Archive for March, 2016
Special Events News – 6 March 2016
Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club will be operating GB4BSC during British Science Week from the Blue School, Wells. Planned days of operation are Tuesday and Wednesday the 15th and 16th, mainly on 40m. Pontefract and District ARS will be operating GB4SL on 12 March for 28 days to mark the visit of Apollo 17 commander Gene […]
Contest News – 6 March 2016
The ARRL International DX contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC on Sunday, the 6th. Using SSB on the 1.8-28MHz contest bands, the exchange is RS plus Tx power. US stations will also send their state and Canadians their province. The RSGB 144/432MHz contest, a VHF Championship event, ends at 1400UTC Sunday, the 6th. […]
Propagation News – 6 March 2016
Solar activity was at lower levels this week. The Solar Flux Index declined to 91 on the 29th, before recovering toward the end of the week. However, it never quite reached 100. Geomagnetic conditions were reasonably settled, with the A index in single figures and the K index hovering between one and three. This was […]
News for England Midlands – 6 March 2016
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Worksop Amateur Radio Society has its Foundation exam tonight, plus the Advanced course tonight and next Sunday. There’s a club night on Tuesday with participation in the UKAC. Thursday sees a technical night with construction, CW tuition, radio operation and data modes. Contact […]
News for England North – 6 March 2016
Denby Dale Radio Club regrets to announce that the surplus sale advertised for 16 March has had to be postponed and replaced by a vintage radio evening. This week, Denby Dale Radio Club has a night on the air on Wednesday. Next Sunday the club takes part in the WAB 80m Contest. Details from Darran, […]
News for Northern Ireland – 6 March 2016
On Monday Greenisland Electronics Amateur Radio Society is having a presentation on digital mobile radio by John, GI4BWM. More information from Ken McInnes, GI6KDN, on 0747 580 0015.
