Archive for 2018
Contest News – 28 January 2018
The CQ WW 160m DX Contest ends its 48 hour run at 2200UTC on the 28th. Using CW only on the 1.8MHz band, the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone, with US stations sending their state and Canadian stations sending their province. Remember that D region absorption will render the band pretty much useless […]
Propagation News – 28 January 2018
News last week that the Republic of Kosovo (Z6) has been added to the DXCC list of current entities meant that QSOs with the new prefix were in demand. With Z60A on the air from Pristina until 4 February, there has been a sudden interest in propagation paths to the country! VOACAP Online shows that […]
News for England Midlands – 28 January 2018
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio Club has its net at 8pm this Sunday and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class then a talk on radio astronomy. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819. On Monday Leicester Radio Society is […]
News for England North – 28 January 2018
We start with news that Keighley RAYNET Group, are giving radio communications for the LDWA Rombald Stride Winter Challenge, which takes place on 3 February. It’s a 23 mile challenge, starting and finishing in Guiseley. Now for clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am […]
News for Northern Ireland – 28 January 2018
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
News for Scotland – 28 January 2018
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a talk. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933. On Wednesday Glenrothes and DRC is watching the latest TX factor episode. More details from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to dougie@digitalmaker.co.uk. On Wednesday Perth and District Amateur Radio Group is having a normal club night, and all are […]
