Archive for May, 2020
Special Events News – 17 May 2020
Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. GB2SHS for STAY HOME SAFE will be on air until 24 May in support of the NHS and care workers. […]
Contest News – 17 May 2020
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This weekend, the 144MHz May Contest ends its 24 hour run at 1400UTC this Sunday, the 17th. Using all modes, the exchange […]
Propagation News – 17 May 2020
We had another week dominated by sporadic E openings. While the Sun remained quiet with zero sunspots, sporadic E proved to be the major mode of propagation. It offered both single and multi-hop openings, with 10m being open to Spain, Portugal and beyond on most days. Likely multi-hop paths have seen openings to Chad, Mauritania, […]
News for England Midlands – 17 May 2020
Northampton Radio Club has daily nets on 145.3625MHz from 10.30am and weekday nets on 145.3625MHz from 6pm. For details, email president@northamptonradioclub.co.uk. Lincoln Short Wave Club is running daily Fusion nets starting at 2pm on GB3LM, then QSYing to a clear digital frequency. Tuesday sees the club net at 9.30am on GB3LM. On Wednesday there’s an […]
News for England North – 17 May 2020
Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running daily open nets from 9am around 145.425MHz. There are also nets on Sundays from 2pm, also around 145.425MHz. Tuesday sees an open net from 8pm around 145.425MHz. For details, email secretary@warc.org.uk. South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net from 10.30am on 3,637kHz SSB this Sunday and next […]
News for Northern Ireland – 17 May 2020
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club says meetings will resume when it is safe. Social isolation does not mean you have to be lonely: we are at an advantage as our knowledge and skills allow us to communicate. More importantly, stay safe, follow all the guidance from official sources, but don’t forget those who are alone […]
