This Sunday, 2 February, the 432MHz AFS contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Monday, the 80m Club Championships runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using SSB only the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday, the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs […]
We had a new sunspot group last week, but don’t get too excited—region 2757 was from the old Cycle 24. We know this because it was close to the Sun’s equator and had the older magnetic configuration. As you read or hear this, the spot will be rotating out of view, off of the Sun’s […]
We start with clubs that have more than one event this week. This Sunday and next Sunday, Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net at 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. Tuesday sees slow Morse on 3540kHz and up between 8 and 9pm. More from Derek, G3NKS, by email to secretary@g5bk.uk. Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society […]
We start with clubs that have more than one event this week. Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its club net on 1.940MHz LSB from 11am this Sunday and next Sunday. Contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk. This Sunday and next Sunday, the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society has its morning net on […]
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
Sad news to start this week. Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society are sad to report the death of Shirley, G4HES, on 25 January, aged 84. Many amateurs will remember her from her involvement with RAIBC, and getting many through the RAE together with her late husband Ron, G3NCL. For those requiring further information, please […]
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a net this Sunday and next Sunday on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12 noon. There is an 80m net from 10.30am on Monday, followed by Top Band at 8pm and one on 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. On Wednesday there’s a 20m net at 9.30am and on 80m from 10.30am. […]
We start with news about Laugharne Rally that has been traditionally been held in March. The organisers tell us that due to the parquet floor being damaged by flooding, the rally has been rescheduled. It will be July at the earliest. We’ll bring more details when they become available. Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has its […]
Why not complete an RSGB award in 2020? Awards are open to everyone, whatever your age, licence level and personal interests. Take a look at the range of HF and VHF/UHF awards. Did you know that clubs can apply for awards too? Your club may apply under its club call sign for any award for […]
We’ve released another selection of lectures from the 2019 RSGB Convention for members to enjoy: Mike Richards, G4WNC explores amateur radio and the Raspberry Pi; Nick Totterdell, G4FAL reviews last summer’s highly-successful RSGB Cricket World Cup Radio Marathon; Ian White, GM3SEK revisits his popular 2015 Convention lecture ‘Clean up your shack’; Richard Banester, G4CDN looks […]
