Archive for January, 2018
Special Event News – 7 January 2018
On 7 January, MX0YHA and MX0PHX will celebrate Russian Christmas from high ground in North Yorkshire and in the East Midlands. They will use the 2m FM band, as well as 40m and 20m if conditions allow. A special downloadable self-service QSL card is available—follow the links on www.phoenixarc.org.uk. Alex, UA1OJL is stationed at the […]
Contest News – 7 January 2018
The ARRL RTTY Roundup ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC this Sunday, 7 January. Using the 2.5 to 28MHz bands the exchange is signal report and serial number. US stations send their state, Canadian stations send their province. The CW AFS contest takes place this Sunday, 7 January, from 1400 to 1800UTC. Using the […]
Propagation News – 7 January 2018
Last week the solar flux index (SFI) hovered around the 70 mark, reflecting the lack of sunspots. Given that the SFI doesn’t really fall below about 65-66 at sunspot minimum, this shows the distinct lack of solar activity at this time. This meant that the lower bands were the ones to see the most activity, […]
News for England Midlands – 7 January 2018
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has its net this Sunday and next Sunday on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a shack night and on Thursday there’s a club net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Mike Lewis, M0XMX, on 0785 068 5961. Rugby ATS is holding a […]
News for England North – 7 January 2018
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227. Stockport Radio Society has its net on Tuesday from 7.30pm on 51.550MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net from 7.30pm on […]
News for Northern Ireland – 7 January 2018
The position of DRM 82 for Co. Down has become available, as Bobby, MI0RYL will be stepping down in 2018. If you would be interested in volunteering as part of an active Region 8 team then contact Philip Hosey, MI0MSO, via email to rm8@rsgb.org.uk.
