Ben’s presentation Ben will briefly explain the definition of portable operating and give reasons why portable operating has its benefits. He’ll go on to explain a little about his adventures which mainly include SOTA, working DX and contesting…all by operating portable. Ben will run through everything that is packed away in his rucksack to enable […]
Introduction 2022 marks the centenary of the British Broadcasting Corporation and whilst it is well known for its programme making and public service broadcasting, the BBC has also been responsible for introducing a wide range of technological innovations such as CEEFAX, RDS and VERA, Britain’s first videotape recorder. David’s presentation On this Tonight@8 webinar David […]
Do you have some spare time to support fellow radio amateurs? Are you passionate about the future of amateur radio? Do you support the work of the Society? Are you fit, active and full of enthusiasm? Do you like a challenge? The Society currently has a number of volunteer vacancies within the regional representation structure […]
The RSGB was saddened to learn that John Bazley, G3HCT passed away on 11 November in a nursing home in Queensland, Australia. John was President of the RSGB in 1979 and was a Life Member. In 1995 he was made a Life Vice President. He was also the IARU Region 1 representative to the CEPT Working […]
We are very happy that our community is growing and getting bigger every day, but unfortunately, we can’t do it alone anymore and we need help with the organization.
We firmly believe that we will find other youngsters who are …
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenal, who shares the following recordings and notes:
Notes: With roots over 100 years old, the Tropical Radio Telegraph Company (a subsidiary of the United Fruit Company) used to operate a few radiotelephone stations in Central America during the years prior to the Internet. They often could be heard on various shortwave frequencies transmitting a repeating test message so the receiving station could tune them in. I managed to pick up 4 of their stations in the early 1970's. These recordings are from La Lima, Honduras; Managua Nicaragua; and Panama City, Panama. I have not been able to find the one from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, but maybe it will surface later.
Broadcaster: Tropical Radio Telegraph Company (point to point)
Date of recording: unknown
Starting time: unknown
Frequency: various
RX location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
Receiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antenna
The provisional results for the last IARU R1 145 MHz Contest are available on IARU Region 1 VHF & Up Contest Robot:
2022 IARU Reg. 1 145 MHz Contest : 2109 logs from 33 different countries
This is the highest number of logs …
Av. Paulista Consolação, São Paulo (Photo by Gabriel Ramos)
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Paul Walker, who shares the following recording of Radio Cidade Oldies made on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 0405UTC on 10215kHz. Note that this is weak signal DXing as Paul’s reception location was McGrath, Alaska.
