Contest News – 15 November 2026

The Worked All Europe DX RTTY Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, 14 November, and ends at 2359UTC today, 15  November.

Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Monday, 16 November, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 2000 to 2200UTC.

Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report.

On Tuesday, 17 November, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC.

Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Thursday, 19 November, the RSGB 70MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC.

Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Saturday, 21 November the RSGB 2nd 1.8MHz Contest runs from 2000 to 2300UTC.

Using CW on the 160m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and district code.

Radiodifusora Nacional de Nicaragua: Circa 1970

Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:

Broadcaster: Radiodifusora Nacional de Nicaragua circa 1970

Frequency: 11.875 MHz

Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

Receiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antenna

Notes: Radiodifusora Nacional de Nicaragua from Managua with identification in Spanish giving frequencies used, 97 MHz FM, 620 kHz medium wave and 11875 kHz shortwave in the 25 metre band. Circa 1970, recorded in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada on 11875 kHz. I would have placed the open mic in front of the speaker of my Hallicrafters S-52 receiver to make this recording.

Radiodifusora Nacional de Nicaragua circa 1970 Dan Greenall Download

News for England Midlands – 15 November 2026

Bolsover Amateur Radio Society meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Hillstown Village Hall, S44 6LW from 8pm. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the Society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars Contact Richard, G0RRZ on 07905 868 221 for more information. Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club has nets […]

News for England North – 15 November 2026

Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club’s regular open net on Thursday is from 7pm on 144.5625MHz. Contact: g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm at Stanley Crook Village Hall. Anyone wishing to study or take exams should visit the Club’s website at barac.org.uk  for all the relevant details. Bolton Wireless Club’s […]

News for Northern Ireland – 15 November 2026

For details of all Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society’s events and activities, visit the Society’s Facebook page or email gi6fzi@yahoo.com For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club events and activities, visit bushvalleyarc.org  or email bushvalleyarc@gmail.com Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group’s regular Tuesday meeting is at 7pm in Carrick Elim Church, North Road, Carrickfergus. For details of […]

News for Scotland – 15 November 2026

Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.740MHz from 2pm on Sundays and Tuesdays. On Thursday, the Society meets at Oakhill, Crescent Lane, Aberdeen AB15 5HY at 7.30pm. For details of the Society’s events, visit aars.org.uk Contact: secretary@aars.uk Ayr Amateur Radio Group’s regular meeting on Fridays is in Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. For […]

News for England South East – 15 November 2026

Andover Radio Amateur Club has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz, starting at 11am. There is also a net on Mondays at 8pm on 145.275MHz. On Tuesday, Club night at Wildhern Village Hall, SP11 0JE, starts at 7.30pm. From 8pm on Thursdays there is a net on GB7KT. More details are available at arac.org.uk Contact: […]

News for England South West – 15 November 2026

Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am on Sundays, followed by a net on 144.260MHz USB at 10.30am and a net via the GB3DN repeater at 11am. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, there is a net via GB3DN from 11am. Tomorrow, 16 November, the Club meets at Appledore Football […]

News for Wales – 15 November 2026

Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesdays from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend, CF32 9DY. The Club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to study and take their amateur radio exams. More details can be found on the Club’s Facebook page. Contact: Rob, GW0RVR, 01656 338 449,  […]

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