Archive for December, 2015
Contest News – 20 December 2015
The 6m Marathon from the UK Six Metre Group ends on 31 January. There is no contest exchange, however the normal QSO data must be recorded. The scoring is one point per unique four digit locator worked. Logs are submitted via the UKSMG website in ADIF format. The Christmas Cumulatives take place from Saturday the […]
Propagation News – 20 December 2015
The smoothed sunspot number for December is 46.1. This time last year it was 63.7, which shows how we are sliding down solar cycle 24. Coronal mass ejections and coronal holes continue to cause problems at times, with the K-index hitting five on Tuesday the 15th. As the incoming plasma hits the earth you can […]
News for England Midlands – 20 December 2015
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Worksop Amateur Radio Society has a YOTA day and special event station today. On Tuesday there’s a club night and the UKAC, whilst Wednesday sees VHF and UHF activities from 8pm. More information from Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684. Coventry Amateur Radio […]
News for England North – 20 December 2015
Wakefield and District Radio Society will be closed over the holiday season, reopening on Friday, 8 January. Details from Stu, M0TNG, on 0796 623 8638. South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has its technical forum on Monday and is closed on Thursday. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999. On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur […]
News for Northern Ireland – 20 December 2015
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
News for Scotland – 20 December
Glenrothes and DRC and Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society are closed this week. Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society is open on Christmas Eve from 7pm for operating, presentations and training. Contact Myles Williamson, MM0MYL, on 07890 477 516.
