Archive for 2014
Propagation News – 7 December 2014
As predicted, HF conditions were very good for the CQ Worldwide contest last weekend, although NOAA were wrong with their predicted solar flux index. Instead of 135 it was actually 177. There were no major flares or coronal mass ejections to upset the ionosphere with the result that all of the HF bands were very […]
News for England Midlands – 7 December 2014
We start with news that Wythall Radio Club, situated south-west of Birmingham near J3 of M42, will be holding a Foundation Course at their club room on Monday evenings from 8pm onwards, commencing on the 26th January for 6 weeks, with the practical assessments being carried out on Saturday 14th February. The exam will be […]
News for England North – 7 December 2014
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a Foundation exam revision session and continues its Advanced course as normal on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the open net on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317. Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm UKAC on Tuesday. Wednesday […]
News for Northern Ireland – 7 December 2014
Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be holding a Christmas supper from 7pm on Tuesday at the Club’s premises in Turkington’s Yard, Mahon Road, Portadown BT62 3EH. This light-hearted gathering will provide an opportunity for all to catch up on the latest Club gossip over a few sandwiches and a mince pie. The meeting is […]
News for Scotland – 7 December 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. Thursday sees a construction evening. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to mm3gdc@btinternet.com. Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday from 10.30am till late […]
News for England South East – 7 December 2014
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its breakfast club from 9am today. Monday sees a presentation and demo on EMC by G8PUO followed by the Christmas party. On Wednesday there’s a quiz with Peter, G8MSQ. Contact Gordon Hutchinson, 2E0GTG, on 07801 599 470. Loughton […]