Archive for March, 2016
Contest News – 13 March 2015
The Worked All Britain 3.5 MHz Phone Contest takes place today, the 13th, from 1800-2200UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB square. Entries need to be with the contest manager by 3 April. Full details of the rules and log sheets are on the WAB website. On Sunday the 13th, the 2nd […]
Propagation News – 13 March 2016
Last week we said that a geo-effective solar coronal hole looked like it might threaten the Earth, and we were right. Its open magnetic field allowed plasma to escape, impacting the Earth on Monday and sending the K-index up to six. This also sparked visible aurora, which were seen in southern UK. This didn’t bode […]
News for England Midlands – 13 March 2016
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Worksop Amateur Radio Society continues its Advanced course tonight and next Sunday. There’s a club night on Tuesday with participation in the UKAC. On Thursday there’s a technical night with a talk on HF propagation and VOAprop. Friday sees the start of the […]
News for England North – 13 March 2016
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the WAB 80m Contest today from 18.00 to 22.00. Tuesday sees a shooting night. The club has had to postpone the surplus sale scheduled for the 16th and it is now a vintage radio evening. […]
News for Northern Ireland – 13 March 2016
On Tuesday Mid-Ulster Amateur Radio Club is building the new club antenna, followed by tea and crumpets. For more details email Dave via muarc.secretary@yahoo.co.uk.
News for Scotland – 13 March 2016
Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has an on-air activity day today. Friday sees a construction night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723. Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society has training, and projects from 10.30am till 2pm today and next Sunday. Thursday sees operating, training and presentations from 7 until 9pm. […]
