Contest News – 24 September 2023

The CQ Worldwide DX RTTY Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday 23 September and ends at 2359UTC today,  24 September. Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone. The UK is in Zone 14. Today, the 24 September, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 […]

News for Northern Ireland – 24 September 2023

Today, the 24 September, Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society is active for Railways on the Air from Drumawhey Miniature Railway. For more information about the Society please visit its Facebook page. gi6fzi@yahoo.com Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club meets on the air on the GB3WT repeater every Monday evening at 7.30pm. There will always be […]

News for Scotland – 24 September 2023

Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. The next meeting will be held on Friday 6 October. For details of club activities and nets visit the website Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614 Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club usually meets on the first Friday of the month […]

News for England South-East – 24 September 2023

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 Today, the 24 September, Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is active for Railways on the Air. On Tuesday, the Society is meeting at its clubhouse from 8pm. […]

News for England South-West – 24 September 2023

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 […]

News for Wales – 24 September 2023

The 48th Welsh Radio Rally will take place on Sunday 1 October. The venue will be Llanwern High School, Hartridge Farm Road, Newport, South Wales. NP18 2YE. The doors will be open for visitors from 8am for traders, and from 10am for visitors. Entry is £3. Free parking, bring and buy and refreshments will be […]

RSGB Convention keynote speaker and programme

It is just three weeks until the RSGB 2023 Convention so grab a coffee and browse the great line-up of speakers at this year’s event. The keynote and after-dinner speaker is Colonel John Doody FBCS FCMI CITP ACIIS MIOD who has the unique experience of having held appointments in Defence, the Intelligence Services and Industry. John […]

Trophy Manager vacancy for individual or small team

After serving for nine years, the RSGB Trophy Manager is retiring and we are looking for a new volunteer for this role. Although traditionally an individual role, the tasks of the Trophy Manager could also be carried out by a small team. Working in close relationship with the three Contest Committees and the RSGB General Manager, the […]

WWV Fort Collins, Colorado: Pre 1971

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

Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

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

Notes: Prior to July 1, 1971, time and standard frequency station WWV in Fort Collins, Colorado was giving ID's in Morse code as well as voice every 5 minutes. They were best heard here in southern Ontario, Canada on 10 and 15 MHz.

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