Archive for January, 2017
Contest News – 15 January 2017
On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Thursday, the 19th, the Low Power 70MHz FM contest runs from 1900 to 2000. Using FM only the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Thursday it’s […]
Propagation News – 15 January 2017
The predicted poor geomagnetic conditions last week were not quite so bad, due to the incoming high speed stream from a coronal hole having a mostly north-facing Bz field. This was less likely to couple with the earth’s magnetic field and we didn’t see the very high K indices and poor auroral conditions we expected. […]
News for England Midlands – 15 January 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Red Rose Winter Rally today. On Wednesday there’s training classes plus a discussion on the forthcoming social calendar and rally visits. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003. Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or […]
News for England North – 15 January 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a soldering practical and discussion of the UBA contest. On Wednesday there’s a committee meeting. Details from John E. Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810. Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night on Tuesday. Saturday […]
News for Northern Ireland – 15 January 2017
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
News for Scotland – 15 January 2017
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846. On Wednesday Glenrothes and DRC is having a discussion on AFS. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 07753 526 498. On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a quiz night. Contact Fred Gordon, […]
