Archive for 2015
Contest News – 11 October 2015
On Tuesday, the 13th, the 432MHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes the exchange is the usual signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday it’s the CW leg of the 80m Club Sprint running from 1900 to 2000UTC. The exchange is simply the serial number and your name. […]
Propagation News – 11 October 2015
The sun severely disrupted the HF bands again this week. A high-speed solar wind stream with a south-facing Bz magnetic component continued to interact strongly with the Earth’s geomagnetic field. Strong, G3 level geomagnetic storming was observed at high latitudes and the K index hit seven on Wednesday evening. There were long periods on Wednesday […]
News for England Midlands – 11 October 2015
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz and/or 7.16MHz ±QRM. On Friday there’s a video night. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363. Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is operating in the shack on Monday. […]
News for England North – 11 October 2015
We start with advance notice of a Digital Radio User Guidelines session to be staged on 7 November by the UKFMWG. The meeting will take place at the Warrington Amateur Radio Club and will include user friendly advice and hands on equipment, plus a question and answer session. For more information, or to reserve a […]
News for Northern Ireland – 11 October 2015
Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be attending the 2nd Banbridge and South Down District Scouts and activating a Jamboree On The Air station next weekend. The club will be promoting all aspects of amateur radio. This has been a reoccurring event for the Mid Ulster Club to which all members are looking forward to. […]
News for Scotland – 11 October 2015
Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects and operating. Thursday sees operating, training and presentations from 7 until 9pm. Contact Myles Williamson, MM0MYL, on 07890 477 516. On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is holding a club meeting. Contact […]
