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Propagation News – 23 February 2020

The week got off to a good start with the ARRL International DX CW contest. Contacts into the western US states from the UK, including California, Washington and Colorado, were all possible on 20 metres. On Tuesday the Earth was hit by a high-speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole, which sent the Kp […]
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News for England Midlands – 23 February 2020

Just a reminder that all UK amateurs are required to revalidate their licence with Ofcom at least every five years. If it has been a while since you did that, go to ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence or email spectrum.licensing@ofcom.org.uk. The process doesn’t take very long. Now to clubs that have more than one event this week Today and […]
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News for England North – 23 February 2020

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 today and next Sunday. Contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net today and next Sunday from 10.30am on 3,637kHz SSB. […]
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News for England South-East – 23 February 2020

Thurrock Acorns ARC. Has recently change the venue, meeting day and times, along with the 2m FM net day. This means the information published in the March RadCom is now incorrect. The changes can be found on the Acorns website at taarc.co.uk/this-year or contact Dave, M5ABP, by email to acorns@taarc.co.uk We continue now with clubs […]
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News for England South-West – 23 February 2020

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. […]
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News for Wales – 23 February 2020

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Pencoed Amateur Radio Club table-top sales scheduled to take place on the 8 March has been cancelled. Details from Madeline on 0773 837 5775. Today and next Sunday, Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society Club has a net on the 80m band using SSB at 2.30pm.Tuesday sees a club night. More from […]
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Exam forms update

We have updated exam handouts EX307 and EX308 used for Foundation and Intermediate exams to address a typo that occurred in earlier versions of the HF and VHF bandplans. The forms are now available for download from the exam forms page on our website. In order to be certain that tutors and candidates are using […]
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Snips – News For Scotland – 16th February

The news headlines:

  • Storm Ciara prevents 40m GB2RS news reading
  • Get involved in British Science Week
  • Second mock Full licence exam available

GB2RS Script – HERE .

RALLY

Today Lomond Radio Club are attending the Lomond Rally. On Thursday there’s a club night. More from Barrie, GM4HEL, by email to gm0kzx@googlemail.com.

CLUB NEWS

Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society club has a meeting from 10am to 2pm this Sunday and next Sunday including CW lessons. Thursday is the AGM. For details, email Jess, MM2RCR at secretary@gm6nx.com.

On Monday Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio Club has a club net operating evening. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.

On Tuesday Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio has a club activity and training night. Contact Len, GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo@gmail.com.

On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.

On Tuesday Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society has a night in the shack, setting up the radio cabin for another year. Contact Paul, GM8HWZ, on 0796 717 1189.

On Wednesday the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder Group meeting, and on Friday there will be a talk by Craig – MM6ZKO on GUI and 13cms. For further information contact Jack, GM4COX, at wosars.club.

On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting. Contact Fred, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.

On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is on the air. More from Clive, GM4FZH, by email to info@GM4RIV.org.

On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group has a club night. Please check club website for updates, or contact Derek, MM0OVD, on 0744 793 1941.

On Friday Mid-Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club night, tuition and radio operations. Details at mlars.co.uk.

On Saturday Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night with a CW class at 6.45pm, and the main meeting with a speaker from 7.15pm. Contact John, GM0OTI, via email to InvernessRadioSociety@gmail.com.

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