Archive for May, 2018
Special Event News – 6 May 2018
May is RNLI SOS week month and many stations will be on the air for part or all of the month from RNLI-related locations, such as lifeboat stations, up and down the country. Details of all the registered stations taking part can be found at sosradioweek.org.uk and there are a variety of free awards available […]
Contest News – 6 May 2018
The ARI International DX contest ends its 24 hour run this Sunday, the 6th, at 1200UTC. Using CW, phone, RTTY on the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, signal report and serial number forms the basic exchange, with Italian stations also sending their province code. Also ending its 24 hour run this Sunday, at 1400UTC, is […]
Propagation News – 6 May 2018
The sun remained spotless last week and the latest projections place sunspot minimum sometime around mid-2019. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center says solar cycle 24 is declining more quickly than originally forecast, but expect the current solar conditions to last for at least another 12 to 18 months. On the bright side, quieter geomagnetic conditions […]
News for England Midlands – 6 May 2018
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.575MHz at 10am this Sunday and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a shack night and Thursday sees a club net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Mike Lewis, M0XMX on 0785 068 5961. Rugby ATS […]
News for England North – 6 May 2018
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale Radio Club has its net on GB3HD from 10.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activity for Mills on the Air, and next Sunday from 10am it’s also the WAB contest. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227. […]
News for Northern Ireland – 6 May 2018
On Tuesday Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group is having a talk by Mr George Busby on the Gilnahirk listeners. There will be tea and coffee provided and all are very welcome. More details from Elizabeth Forde, on 0785 544 2839.
