Archive for January, 2019

Special Events News – 6 January 2019

rsgb | January 4, 2019

GB2KW is on the air at various times near Inverness until 28 January using vintage KW gear. QSL via Logbook of The World.

Contest News – 6 January 2019

rsgb | January 4, 2019

On Tuesday the 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC, using FM only. It is immediately followed by the all-mode 432MHz UK Activity Contest from 2000 to 2230UTC. The exchange for both contests is signal report, serial number and locator. On Thursday the new 50MHz MGM Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC, using […]

Propagation News – 6 January 2019

rsgb | January 4, 2019

A new sunspot appeared this week, although it belongs to outgoing cycle 24 and is therefore not a sign that the new cycle 25 is under way just yet. We may still have to wait until at least the autumn before that happens. Despite pushing the solar flux index up to 75 on Thursday we […]

News for England Midlands – 9 January 2019

rsgb | January 4, 2019

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has a net from 10am on 145.575MHz this Sunday and next Sunday. Wednesday sees an open club night and on Thursday there’s a net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333. Wythall Radio Club has its […]

News for England North – 6 January 2019

rsgb | January 4, 2019

We start with an announcement by the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society. Meetings at the shack in Ballasalla have resumed and take place every Wednesday. There will be an Advanced exam on Sunday, 17 February, which is open to any one who has passed the Intermediate. Application forms and payments must be received no […]