Archive for 2017
Contest News – 2 July 2017
The RSGB VHF National Field Day ends its 24 hour run at 1400UTC on Sunday, the 2nd, using the 50 to 1296MHz bands. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Sunday, 2 July, the third 2m Backpackers contest runs from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is […]
Propagation News – 2 July 2017
This week NASA confirmed that we are heading for solar minimum, with the low point expected in 2019-2020. It also said that this may bring more long-lived coronal hole activity. This should come as no surprise to radio amateurs as we have been reporting near-minimum solar flux index levels and the ongoing effects of coronal […]
News for England Midlands – 2 July 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has a net from 10am around 145.575MHz on Sunday and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a club night and Thursday sees a club net from 8pm around 145.575MHz. Contact Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG, via email to info@Burton-ARC.co.uk. Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has […]
News for England North – 2 July 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 talk on amateur astronomy across the spectrum by Robert Williams. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227. Stockport Radio Society is holding a club meeting […]
News for Northern Ireland – 2 July 2017
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
News for Scotland – 2 July 2017
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a VHF radio hands-on session today. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933. On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846. On Wednesday Glenrothes and District Radio Club is checking the caravan and generator. Contact Tam, […]
