Archive for 2019
Special Events News – 6 October 2019
Special call sign GB100HAL has been issued to commemorate 100 years of RAF Halton, in conjunction with the many events that are taking part celebrating the anniversary. The call may also be claimed towards the Airfields on the Air award and is recognised by RAFARS for all their awards. The call sign will be used […]
Contest News – 6 October 2019
This weekend is busy, with several contests taking place over the two days. The IARU 432MHz to 245GHz contest runs for 24 hours, finishing at 1400UTC on Sunday, the 6th. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The Oceania DX SSB Contest runs for 24 hours until 0800UTC this Sunday, […]
Propagation News – 6 October 2019
We had a real mixed bag in terms of HF propagation last week. The middle of the week through to Friday was actually quite good. Peter, G3XJE ran a very comprised 20m WSPR station from the Propagation Studies Committee stand at the National Hamfest and was picked up as far afield as the southern states […]
News for England Midlands – 6 October 2019
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio Club has its net this Sunday and next Sunday from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class, club and workshop evening. More information from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904. Coventry Amateur Radio Society has nets on […]
News for England North – 6 October 2019
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Bury Radio Club has nets this Sunday and next Sunday from 6pm on 144.550MHz. Tuesday sees discussions on the decibel and the S-meter. For details, see buryradiosociety.org.uk. Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has nets this Sunday and next Sunday on 1.940MHz LSB from […]
News for Northern Ireland – 6 September 2019
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
