Archive for August, 2013
Special Events News 1 September 2013
GB4AUK will be on the air today from the Isle of Wight supporting Age UK from the grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell. Operated by Brickfields Amateur Radio Society, contacts will earn a point for the Isle of Wight County Award and Castles and Stately Homes on the Air. The WAS location is WAB SZ48 and […]
DX News 1 September 2013
PA1FJ will be active from Chios Island, EU-049, until 9 September, operating portable SV8. He will operate on the 6 to 40m bands using QRP level SSB. QSL via his home callsign. During the coming weeks, Rick, AI5P will be on the air from three different DXCC entities. He can first be worked as HP1/AI5P […]
Contest News 1 September 2013
On Tuesday the 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Next weekend, the 144MHz Trophy takes place from 1400 Saturday to 1400UTC Sunday. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Running from 1300 to 1300UTC on […]
Propagation News 1 September 2013
The number of sunspot groups gradually declined and by the end of the period only three regions were visible. Most groups were small and stable, however, on the 23rd four small C class solar flares took place and there was one on the 29th. Solar flux levels declined from 124 units on the 23rd to […]
England Midlands 1 September 2013
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Today, Central Radio Amateur Circle is having a group trip to Telford Radio Rally. On Saturday it’s the Wychavon Area Amateur Radio Group Open Day. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071. Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Telford Hamfest today. On Wednesday […]
England North 1 September 2013
We start with advance notice that the Annual General Meeting of the UKFM Group Western Repeater Group will be held on Monday 9 September from 7.30pm at Warrington ARC HQ, Grappenhall Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington WA4 2SG. Now for clubs that have several events this week. Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is making final […]
