Archive for July, 2016
Contest News – 24 July 2016
On Tuesday the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on all bands 2.3GHz and up, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday the 50MHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and […]
Propagation News – 24 July 2016
There was plenty of solar action this week. The solar flux index climbed to 108 on Thursday thanks to a slew of sunspots. Plus we had incoming plasma from a coronal mass ejection that sent the K-index up to five for nine hours in the early hours of Wednesday 20th. There have also been some […]
News for England Midlands – 24 July 2016
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Salop Amateur Radio Society has its summer barbecue today. On Tuesday it’s the club CW net from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm. On Thursday there’s a calibration night. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com. Today and next Sunday […]
News for England North – 24 July 2016
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is working on its 2m halo project on Monday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activation of square SD35, Fluke Hall. Details from John E. Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810. Stockport Radio Society is holding a skills night […]
News for Northern Ireland – 24 July 2016
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
News for Scotland – 24 July 2016
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a training and operating evening. Saturday sees the Field Day. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846. On Wednesday Glenrothes and DRC is meeting in Leven to discuss radio-related subjects. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498. On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is […]