Archive for 2017
Propagation News – 13 August 2017
Last week, the solar flux index continued in the mid-70s, with a single sunspot group making its way across the visible disk. Compare and contrast this with the same week last year, when there were actually five sunspot groups visible. This confirms, as it we didn’t know, that Solar Cycle 24 continues to decline. The […]
News for England Midlands – 13 August 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am on Sunday and next Sunday on 50.220MHz USB. On Tuesday there’s a club lunch, then the slow CW net around 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Thursday sees a silent key auction. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099. […]
News for England North – 13 August 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a quiz night. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for Lighthouses on the Air. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227. Wirral Amateur Radio Society is […]
News for Northern Ireland – 13 August 2017
Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group is taking part in Lighthouses on the air from Friday, the 18th to Sunday, the 20th. More information from Elizabeth Forde, via email to elizabethforde64@yahoo.com.
News for Scotland – 13 August 2017
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a practical, hands-on tuition night. More information from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933. 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 talk on […]
News for England South-East – 13 August 2017
We start with a request by Selim, M0XTA, who is looking for amateurs who live in Hammersmith or elsewhere in West London to help find a suitable venue for his planned new Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society, M0XHS. Anyone who would like to help or register their interest in becoming a founder member should email M0XTA@outlook.com […]