Archive for 2016

News for Scotland – 9 October 2016

| October 7, 2016

On Sunday Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has an on-air activity day. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723. On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on handhelds and their operation. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846. On Wednesday Glenrothes and DRC is having […]

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News for England South-East – 9 October 2016

| October 7, 2016

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Cambridge and 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 club net on 145.550MHz from 8pm and on Friday there’s a presentation […]

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News for England South-West – 9 October 2016

| October 7, 2016

North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 7pm on GB3BS tonight and next Sunday. On Friday there’s a relax and chat evening, alongside training classes and radio operation. Saturday sees the south-west DMR net from 7pm, Slot2 Talk Group 950. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd@gb3bs.com. Exeter Amateur Radio Society […]

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News for Wales – 9 October 2016

| October 7, 2016

Newport Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 3.705MHz from 10am this Sunday and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a club net on 145.425MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a talk on coal fired power stations by Ross, GW3NWS. Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289. On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having […]

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Ray Blythe, MI0VFO, 30 June 2016

| October 7, 2016
Ray Blythe, MI0VFO, 30 June 2016

The death occurred on the 30th June of Raymond (Ray) Blythe, MI0VFO, late of Bready, Strabane Co Tyrone.  His funeral took place on Sunday 3rd July at 3pm at Leckpatrick Parish Church, Donemana. Ray is survived by his wife Ann, MI3IGO and family. Ray was one of the founding members of the Foyle and District […]

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RadCom Basics August-September 2016, No. 8

| October 4, 2016
RadCom Basics August-September 2016, No. 8

Using the DX Cluster: Part 1 What exactly is the DX Cluster and how do you use it? Getting the most from DXMaps.com DXMaps.com is yet another tool in a radio amateur’s arsenal but how can you get the most out of it? Beginners’ Guide to RTTY RTTY is a machine-to-machine real-time mode that has […]

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