Archive for January, 2017
Special Events News – 29 January 2017
Wearside Electronics Amateur Radio Society is on the air on Sunday, the 29th, for SOS Weekend. Operation will be on all bands from 10am at the Lifeguard station Marine Way, in the block yard. H2017PFO is a special call issued to the Paphos Radio Club to celebrate Paphos sharing the honour of being European Capital […]
Contest News – 29 January 2017
The CQ World Wide 160m DX contest ends it 48 hour run at 2200UTC today, the 29th. It’s CW only and the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone, which for the UK is 14. W stations also send their State and VE stations their province. The BARTG RTTY Sprint ends its 24 hour run […]
Propagation News – 29 January 2017
Last week saw a flurry of sunspots appear that pushed the solar flux index to 87 on the 22nd. Geomagnetic conditions were unsettled last weekend, but this week has largely seen a respite, with the K-index often being one or even zero. This resulted in good conditions with the maximum useable frequency hitting at least […]
News for England Midlands – 29 January 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225 or GB3WL from 8pm tonight and next Sunday. On Monday there’s a curry night and on Tuesday there’s an Ask the Panel session. Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on […]
News for England North – 29 January 2017
Stockport Radio Society finishes its Foundation course today and commences its Intermediate course next Sunday. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422. On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air, has its Foundation exam and continues its Advanced course. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036. On […]
News for Northern Ireland – 29 January 2017
On Thursday Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on connecting equipment to your PC or laptop by Dr Harry Squance, GI4JTF. For more information contact Norman, GI3YMY, via email to norman.newell@yahoo.com.
