Archive for May, 2014
Contest News 18 May 2014
Today is the second and final day of the 144MHz May Contest, which runs until 1200UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and postcode. The first 144MHz Backpackers contest runs today, the 18th, from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The […]
Propagation News 18 May 2014
Several large and complex sunspot regions appeared during the period but none produced any sizeable solar flares. Solar activity was at low levels, with numerous C class solar flares taking place every day. The largest events were C8 class flares on the 10th and 14th. Solar flux levels increased from 152 units to 164 by […]
News for England Midlands 18 May 2014
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Dunstable Downs Radio car boot sale today at Stockwood Park, Luton. Wednesday sees planning for outside and social events plus training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003. Wythall Radio has its club net on 145.225MHz […]
News for England North 18 May 2014
We start with the announcement that Wakefield & District Radio Society is waiving the entry fee for its inaugural annual Construction Competition that honours their founder, Walter Farrar, G3ESP. The competition is open to any radio amateur or interested individual from RSGB Region 4. Projects must be entirely home built from components, must be of […]
News for Northern Ireland 18 May 2014
Next Saturday and Sunday, 24th and 25th May, Grey Point Fort Amateur Radio Society is participating in the secondary CASHOTA weekend. Details from Stephen McFarland, GI4RNP, on 02891 852 731.
News for Scotland 18 May 2014
Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has its Sunday club today and next Sunday from 9am to 1pm. On Tuesday there’s a construction and education night from 7pm and Thursday sees a construction evening. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to mm3gdc@btinternet.com. Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today from 10.30am till late afternoon for […]
