Archive for July, 2020

Also in GB2RS this week…

| July 3, 2020

RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB joined the Denby Dale Amateur Radio Club online meeting to hear Dan, KB6NU speak on Having Fun with Morse Code. After Dan’s talk and the question and answer session, the club asked Steve to do a Q&A session. There were a wide range of questions on current topics. Dan’s […]

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Special Events News – 5 July 2020

| July 3, 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. To commemorate their third anniversary, special event stations will be on air during the FT8DMC Activity Days until 31 July. […]

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Contest News – 5 July 2020

| July 3, 2020

Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. On Monday the 80m Club Championships will run from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using CW only, the exchange is signal report, serial […]

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Propagation News – 5 July 2020

| July 3, 2020

This week saw the beginning of a new month and continued sporadic E openings. Traditionally we see a slow down in the number of sporadic E openings in July, but while we are seeing a few periods on 10m when there are no openings, they inevitably reappear. An HF F2-layer opening to Angola occurred on […]

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News for England Midlands – 5 July 2020

| July 3, 2020

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now increasingly including meeting details, where we know them. However, this information should be regarded as tenuous at best, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. Burton Amateur Radio […]

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News for England North – 5 July 2020

| July 3, 2020

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now increasingly including meeting details, where we know them. However, this information should be regarded as tenuous at best, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. Chester and District […]

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