Archive for May, 2015
Special Events News – 24 May 2015
On 29 May 1815, over 6,000 British cavalry gathered for an inspection beside the river Dender before the battle of Waterloo. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the inspection and the crossing of the river to battle, the Belgian Amateur Radio Society, UBA, will operate special event station OT200GBN. On Friday the 29th, operation will […]
DX News – 24 May 2015
Paulo, CT1FJZ, is currently active from the Congo Republic as TN/CT1FJZ. He has been active so far on 20 metres SSB. No other information or length of stay is available. QSL via the home call. Alan, G3XAQ will be active from Brusubi, The Gambia, as C56XA, from 16 May until 4 June. Operation will be […]
Contest News – 24 May 2015
On Sunday, 24 May, 3rd 70MHz Cumulative runs from 1400 to 1600UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday, the 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes the exchange is the usual signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday, the SHF […]
Propagation News – 24 May 2015
This week has been a mixed bag in terms of solar activity. As predicted, the beginning of the week was unsettled with the Kp index hitting six on the 19th. The solar flux index started the week at 120, but by Thursday it had declined to around 106. Next week it is expected to remain […]
News for England Midlands – 24 May 2015
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its 6m open net on 50.135MHz from 8.30pm tonight and next Sunday. Monday sees a club meeting. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk. Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL […]
News for England North – 24 May 2015
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Wakefield District Radio Society continues its Portable Weekend Away operation, today, and tomorrow, Monday the 25th. The club is holding its AGM on Friday. Contact Darryl, M0LDI, on 07910 208 619. Mexborough and District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for special events on […]
