Archive for 2016
Special Events News – 7 August 2016
ZV2016RIO will be on the air from Rio de Janeiro until 21 August. Activity is on 160 to 2 metres, except 30 metres, using CW, SSB, FM, PSK, D-Star and some satellites as well. QSL via PY1AA. GB5RC will be on the air to commemorate Radio Caroline broadcasts. The Martello Tower Group, based in Essex, […]
Contest News – 7 August 2016
On Sunday, the 7th, the 432MHz Low Power contest runs from 0800 to 1200UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and postcode. On Tuesday the 432MHz UK Activity Contest will be on the air from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the […]
Propagation News – 7 August 2016
This week saw the effects of yet another solar coronal hole, which pushed the Kp-index to four and five on Wednesday and Thursday. We predicted this last week, but were out by one day. Lacklustre sunspot activity also meant that the IOTA contest saw many contestants staying on 20m and below, with the odd foray […]
News for England Midlands – 7 August 2016
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today and next Sunday. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class, club meeting and committee meeting. Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack. Next Sunday is Wythall’s 50th Year Carnival Special Event. […]
News for England North – 7 August 2016
Stockport Radio Society Stockport will be having a stand at the VW Show in Tatton Park today. Tuesday sees the club 6m net from 7.30pm and on Thursday it’s the 2m net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422. On Sunday Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in […]
News for Northern Ireland – 7 August 2016
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
