We had a surge in sunspot activity over the last week, pushing the solar flux index up to a maximum of 178, although it subsequently declined to 147. Solar flare activity was quite subdued after a frantic period from the 13 to the 15 April that saw 40 C-class flares and two M-class flares erupt. […]
The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link. Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for […]
The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link. Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for […]
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary General (KD2JTX) celebrating World Amateur Radio Day in honoring the many achievements of the Amateur Radio service. Operating from the ITU International Amateur Radio Club 4U1ITU, her Excellency had her first contact through QO-100 Satellite. “Human …
Three new Regional Representatives have been co-opted and took up their roles after the RSGB AGM. Each was a District Representative in their region and has stepped up into the Regional Representative role. Brian Jones, GW6ZYI is now RR7 Andrew Jenner, G7KNA is RR11 DR134 Bob Hambly, M0HAF is RR13 We welcome them to their […]
Following the AGM on Saturday, 15 April 2023, a brief Board meeting was held to consider necessary appointments. The Board was aware that Stewart Bryant, G3YSX—who had been in a dual role since the recent resignation of Richard Horton, G4AOJ—had expressed a willingness to continue as Chair if required. It was agreed that Stewart should […]
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: ORTF Paris France 1970
Date of recording: 1970
Frequency: 9.620 MHz
Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
Receiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antenna
Notes: Here is the interval signal of the ORTF in Paris, France circa 1970. In my early days of shortwave listening, their nice clear French language announcement was good practice prior to tackling weaker African signals in the often static ridden tropical bands.
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We are delighted that Ofcom has confirmed that the call sign GB23C can be used for the RSGB’s Coronation SSES. Cray Valley Radio Society members led by Bob, M0MCV and Dave, G4BUO are organising the flagship amateur radio station which will use this call sign from 3-8 May. The SSES will be in the grounds […]
We are glad to announce that DARC is once again hosting its famous HamCamp during upcoming Friedrichshafen fair in Germany from 22nd — 25th June 2023.There will be 160 beds available for youngsters up to 27 years of age and …
