Archive for October, 2016

Propagation News – 30 October 2016

| October 28, 2016

Last week was characterised by low sunspot activity, but very unsettled geomagnetic conditions. The solar flux index was in the mid to high 70s, but the K index was five or six for days on end, and even peaked at seven. This was high enough for automatic visible aurora e-mail warnings to be sent out […]

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News for England Midlands – 30 October 2016

| October 28, 2016

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Worksop Amateur Radio Society continues its Intermediate course today and next Sunday. On Monday there’s the UKAC plus a club night, and Thursday sees a technical night with construction, Morse training, radio operation and data modes. Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684. Wythall […]

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News for England North – 30 October 2016

| October 28, 2016

On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is holding an Advanced exam and is on the air. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036. On Monday Furness Amateur Radio Society is holding a social meeting at the Farmers Arms, Newton. More details from Chris, M0KPW, via email to info@fars.org.uk. On Monday Macclesfield […]

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News for Northern Ireland – 30 October 2016

| October 28, 2016

On Thursday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its annual surplus sale. For more information contact Norman, GI3YMY, via email to norman.newell@yahoo.com. Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club announces that registration will be open from 1-10 November for its Foundation course. Training will take place at Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club, Turkingtons Yard, Mahon […]

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News for Scotland – 30 October 2016

| October 28, 2016

We start with news that registration is now open for this year’s Scottish Microwave Round Table, which will be held at the Museum of Communication, Burntisland from 9.30am on Saturday the 12th of November. Organised by the Lothians Radio Society, there will be an excellent program of talks, a constructors’ contest and an equipment test […]

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News for England South-East – 30 October 2016

| October 28, 2016

Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has nets today and next Sunday from 8.30am on 144.180MHz USB, from 10.30am on 7.0875MHz or 3.620MHz LSB, and from 11.30am on 145.550MHz FM. Wednesday sees a net from 8pm on 145.550MHz FM. Contact Ian, M0HTA, via email to publicity@cdarc.co.uk. Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz […]

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