Archive for May, 2014
DX News – 1 June 2014
Shoji, JA7MHZ is on the air from Pohnpei Island in Micronesia, IOTA OC-010, until 5 June. He is using the callsign V63DX and QSLs go via his home callsign. Lisa, KJ6GHN is now operational stroke KH9 from Wake Island, OC-053. She is currently working on Wake and will be there for the next few years. […]
Contest News – 1 June 2014
On Monday 2 June the 80m Club Championships data leg runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number. 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 is a busy one for contests. […]
Propagation News – 1 June 2014
Solar activity was low every day except for the 24th when the only M class solar flare took place, increasing activity to moderate levels. Only 24 C class solar flares occurred during the period. Solar flux levels declined from 118 units on the 24th to 99 by the 28th, which is the lowest level since […]
News for England Midlands – 1 June 2014
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. On Monday the Intermediate course continues and there’s the 80m Club Championship Contest Data leg at 8pm. Tuesday sees a Morse class from 7.45 and at 8.15 preparations are being made […]
News for England North – 1 June 2014
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running the usual Solder Sunday from noon today and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a talk on some applications of APRS by Chris Moulding of Cross Country Radio. On Thursday there’s a meeting of the Grumpy Club with tea and biscuits […]
News for Northern Ireland – 1 June 2014
We start with the very sad news that RSGB Deputy Regional Manager Melvyn Irvine, MI0MSR, passed away suddenly on Thursday evening whilst attending his local club. Melvyn was a faithful member of the Region 8 team and was well known as Jim Bob’s sidekick at rallies the length and breadth of the country. Our thoughts […]
