Archive for June, 2018
DX News – 1 July 2018
The big DX news is that the much-anticipated Baker Island DXpedition is now on the air. KH1/KH7Z is a major effort by the Dateline DX Association with multiple stations simultaneously on the air until next Sunday. Baker Island is IOTA reference OC-089. QSL via K4TSJ direct, ClubLog OQRS or LotW. VE3IKV and W4TAA/VE3MMQ will be […]
Special Events News – 1 July 2018
Lincoln Short Wave Club has GB2CWP on the air this Sunday from 10am for the East Kirkby Squadron Reunion. As mentioned last week, Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is operating its special event station GB13COL all week as part of the 13 Colonies event. Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2NWA […]
Contest News – 1 July 2018
Today is the Canada Day Contest, sponsored by Radio Amateurs of Canada. Running from 0000UTC to 2359UTC this Sunday, 1 July, all modes can be used on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, six and two metre bands. Stations in Canada send a signal report and province or territory. VE0s and stations outside Canada […]
Propagation News – 1 July 2018
As predicted, the geomagnetic K-index hit five last week, although it wasn’t until early morning on the 26th. Conditions then settled as the week progressed. The US Space Weather Prediction Center has the K-index remaining low for the week commencing Sunday, 1 July, so make the most of the settled geomagnetic conditions. Due to a […]
News for England Midlands – 1 July 2018
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net this Sunday and next Sunday from 10am on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there’s a club night and Thursday sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Contact Rob McCracken, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333. Lincoln Short […]
News for England North – 1 July 2018
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale Radio Club has its net on GB3HD from 10.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. Wednesday sees a club night. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227. Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is operating its special event station GB13COL all […]
