Archive for September, 2019
Contest News – 22 September 2019
This Sunday, the 22nd, the Practical Wireless 70MHz contest runs from 1200 to 1600UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday, the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2.3 to 10GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and […]
Propagation News – 22 September 2019
We had a relatively settled week, with the Kp index remaining at or below four. The high-speed solar wind was the reason for the K-index increase, but it didn’t significantly degrade HF propagation. We are seeing a change to more autumnal HF conditions with north to south paths opening up quite regularly. The summer doldrums […]
News for England Midlands – 22 September 2019
We start with news from clubs with more than one event this week. Hereford Amateur Radio Society has a net from 11am on 145.4375MHz this Sunday and next Sunday. This Sunday, and on Tuesday and next Sunday there’s a net on 3.77MHz from 10.30am. Details from Duncan, M0OTG, via email to duncanjames@supanet.com. Wythall Radio Club […]
News for England North – 22 September 2019
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Bury Radio Club has its net this Sunday and next Sunday from 6pm on 144.550MHz. Tuesday sees the club HF station on the air. For details, see buryradiosociety.org.uk. Oldham Radio Club has a multi-mode digital net from 9.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. Monday sees […]
News for Northern Ireland – 22 September 2019
Mid-Ulster ARC announces it will shortly be running a Foundation training course. Registration is on Tuesday, 8 October from 6pm at Turkingtons Yard, Mahon Road, Portadown. The practical assessments will take place on Monday, 25 November and the exam on Saturday, the 30th. For details, contact the club secretary, Hazel, MI6WHV.
News for Scotland – 22 September 2019
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is at the Royal Deeside Railway this Sunday. Thursday sees a construction and on-the-air evening. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365. Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting and social evening on Monday. Friday and Saturday sees trips to the National Hamfest. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 […]
