Archive for June, 2016
Contest News – 12 June 2016
The French DDFM 6m contest finishes its 24 hour run at 1600UTC on Sunday, the 12th. Using SSB, CW and FM the exchange is signal report, serial number and the four digit locator. Multipliers are French départments and French locator squares. The second 144MHz Backpackers contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC on Sunday, the 12th. […]
Propagation News – 12 June 2016
This week saw mixed HF propagation conditions. We were right to predict a geomagnetic disturbance for last weekend, although the plasma hit the Earth right at the end of National Field Day. This led to widespread aurora as the K-index hit five and then six. Propagation during field day was lacklustre due to a lack […]
News for England Midlands – 12 June 2016
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Worksop Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the Backpackers Contest today. Tuesday sees a club night and the UKAC. On Thursday there’s a technical talk on antenna modelling by John, M0JAV. Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684. Wythall Radio Club […]
News for England North – 12 June 2016
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has the first in a series of talks on aerials in all conditions. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036. On Monday Furness Amateur Radio Society is having a social meeting at The Farmers, Newton. Contact Chris, M0KPW, via email to furnessamateurradio@outlook.com. On Monday Macclesfield […]
News for Northern Ireland – 12 Jun 2016
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
News for Scotland – 12 June 2016
Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the Practical Wireless 144MHz QRP Contest today, plus supporting Museums on the Air Weekend by operating GB2MOF at the Museum of Flight, East Fortune. GB2MOF will again be on the air next Saturday. Next Sunday sees an on-air activity day. More information from Bob, […]
