Archive for 2015
UKube-1 completes mission
UKube-1 has now completed its nominal mission following over 14 months of operations. Launched in July 2014, UKube-1 is a technology demonstration mission aimed at attracting and training future generations of engineers and engaging with students. Although the UK Space Agency-supported mission phase has ended, discussion is underway with AMSAT-UK about the possibility of taking […]
World Radiocommunication Conference
Amateur radio’s interests will be well represented when the 2015 ITU World Radiocommunication Conference convenes on 2 November in Geneva, Switzerland. Held every three or four years, the conferences review and, if necessary, revise the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of the radio frequency spectrum. Delegates will consider several items of interest […]
Rallies and Events News – 1 November 2015
The inaugural radio rally organised by Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club takes place on Sunday, 1 November, in the United Services Club premises at 8 Roe Mill Road, Limavady, Co. Londonderry BT49 9DF. The RSGB President, John Gould, G3WKL, will be attending. Doors open at 11am and admission is £3, which includes entry into a raffle. […]
Special Event News – 1 November 2015
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of becoming a member of the Council of Europe on 9 November 1995, The Council of Europe Radio Amateur Club, TP2CE, in cooperation with the Amateur Radio Operators of Macedonia, will put Z38CE on the air between 7 and 13 November. QSL via F5LGF.
DX News – 1 November 2015
Felix, DL5XL, will once again be active as DP1POL from the German Neumayer Antarctic Station III between November 2015 and February 2016. Activity will be on all HF bands using mainly CW and possibly some SSB and digital modes. QSL via DL1ZBO or Logbook of the World. Marcus, DL1MH, is expected to be active as […]
Contest News – 1 November 2015
On Tuesday the 144MHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the band the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Wednesday sees the UK EI CC take place from 2000 to 2100UTC. This is the SSB leg using the 80m band. The exchange is your four letter […]
