Archive for April, 2017
Rallies and Events News – 9 April 2017
The Northern Amateur Radio Societies Association Exhibition, otherwise known as the Blackpool Rally, takes place Sunday, the 9th of April, in the Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA. There is car parking at the venue and a talk in station will be in operation. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy, special […]
Brian Slatter, G4DF, 16th October 2016
Brian Slatter, G4DF, was the oldest member of Mid-Warwickshire ARS. He passed away on the 16th October 2016. His amateur radio activities, perhaps, would not sufficiently distinguish him, on their own, for much recognition. But it is his working life as an engineer that marks him out as being in the ‘A-list’ for achievement. Brian […]
DX News – 9 April 2017
GW4DVB will be operating as J88PI on a holiday-style DXpedition on Palm Island, IOTA reference NA-025, in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Operation will take place between the 14th and the 23rd of April using a Yaesu FT-991A with 100 watts into a 10m vertical. Operation will be on the 40 to 10m bands using […]
Special Events News – 9 April 2017
A Canadian-led DXpedition-style event will activate the 100 hectare WWI battle site, Vimy Ridge, marking the centenary of the April 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge. A commemorative amateur radio station will continue until dusk on Sunday, the 9th. More information is at www.ve100vimy.ca. R25SRR will be in use throughout April to celebrate the 25th anniversary […]
Contest News – 9 April 2017
On Sunday the 9th, it’s the First 50MHz contest, running from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and post code. On Tuesday the 432MHz FM Activity Contest will take place from 1800 to 1900UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Following on is the […]
Chris Darlington, M0DOL, 17th March 2017
It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of Chris Darlington, M0DOL, on 17th March 2017. Chris was an extremely active member of the amateur community through his QSL design and print business QSLers, as well as on air through his many special event stations and CASHOTA activities. He will be very […]
