Bob, W7YAQ and Al, K7AR are active as VK9LAA from Lord Howe Island, OC-004, until the 4 October. They are running two stations on the 160 to 6m bands. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, Logbook of the World, or via W7YAQ. Sajid, VA3QY is active as A22EW from his homeland of Botswana until the 8 […]
The UK and Ireland Contest Club DX SSB Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday 30 September and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday 1 October. Using SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Stations from the UK and Ireland also send their District Code. […]
Another week of disrupted solar and geomagnetic conditions saw the Kp index go up and MUFs come down. A period of minor G1 geomagnetic storming was observed on Tuesday the 26 September thanks to an enhanced solar wind stream containing a long-duration southward-facing Bz component. If the solar wind’s Bz magnetic field points south, it […]
Bolsover Amateur Radio Society meetings take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover, S44 6PX. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 4 October. Vin, G4KSY, 01246 827135 Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club meets every Friday from 8pm. Members also have a […]
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting and social evening from 7pm on Monday. On Thursday, there will be a net on 144.5625MHz FM at 7pm. On Saturday, the club will be celebrating its 110th anniversary. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club will be meeting at the Village Hall, Stanley Crook […]
On Sundays, Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a net via the GB3BN repeater from 5pm. On Wednesday, there will be a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Secretary@g4bra.org.uk On Tuesday, Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.375MHZ from 8pm. All amateurs are welcome to join in. secretary@badars.co.uk On Wednesday, Bromley and District […]
The next Tonight@8 live webinar is on Monday 2 October when Lee Volante, G0MTN will give a presentation aimed at newcomers to contesting. He will explore how contesting began, explain why it is rewarding and fun, and demonstrate how anyone can take part in their first contests with equipment they have today. Watch on the […]
On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between 8 and 9pm. On Monday, there is a net via GB3DN […]
RSGB Board Director Ben Lloyd, GW4BML has taken on the challenge of activating 10 summits during 12 days on the remote Scottish islands He will climb some with his partner and fellow radio amateur Martha, and their two-year-old daughter Lyra. This Summits on the Air (SOTA) challenge combines Ben’s favourite hobbies of amateur radio and […]
RadCom Basics Editor Lee Aldridge, G4EJB has retired Over the past few years, Lee has been instrumental in making RadCom Basics a success. His passion for amateur radio and commitment to encouraging newcomers is infectious and has been very well received by readers. The RSGB thanks Lee for his hard work as Editor and is […]
