Archive for September, 2017

Also in GB2RS this week…

| September 8, 2017

Following a request from the Radio Society of Kenya, the Kenya state radio regulator has advised that a new 60m allocation has been granted between 5275kHz and 5450kHz on a secondary basis. All modes are permitted, with a maximum power of 400W PEP. Discount rates are available for taking the UK amateur radio exams at […]

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Rallies and Events News – 10 September 2017

| September 8, 2017

The British Amateur Television Convention takes place this weekend at Finningley Amateur Radio Society, The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX. The Torbay Annual Communications Fair is on Sunday, 10 September, at The Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF. There is plenty of free parking on-site. Doors open at 10am, […]

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DX News – 10 September 2017

| September 8, 2017

The 7163 Group will be active as HD8M from Isabela Island in the Galapagos, IOTA reference SA-004, between 14 and 21 September. Activity is planned for the 160 to six metre bands using CW, SSB and digital modes, primarily FT8. QSL via ClubLog OQRS, direct to WB2REM with an SASE or via the bureau through […]

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Special Event News – 10 September 2010

| September 8, 2017

Rugby ARTS will operate GB0RRS until 22 September to celebrate the historic Rugby Radio Station, which operated from 1926 to 2007 at a site near Hillmorton, Rugby. On 16 and 17 September Chatham Historic Dockyard will again be hosting their 1940s weekend. During the event Brian, G0TAR and some Medway ARTS members will be operating […]

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Contest News – 10 September 2017

| September 8, 2017

The WAE DX SSB contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC on Sunday, the 10th. Using the 3.5 to 28MHz bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Note EU stations only work non-EU stations. On Monday the 80m Autumn Series runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using SSB on the 3.5MHz bands the […]

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Propagation News – 10 September 2017

| September 8, 2017

Last week the Sun caught every one out. While NOAA predicted the solar flux index would be in the mid-70s, the sudden appearance of a large number of sunspots pushed it up to 183 on Tuesday, although it had calmed down to 122 by Wednesday. This had a major impact on the bands, with openings […]

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