Archive for July, 2020

DX News – 2 August 2020

| July 31, 2020

Tony, OH1TD is active again from his summer QTH on Korpo Island, IOTA reference EU-096, until September. QSL via his home call sign, either direct or via the bureau. Mike, XW2DX is currently active as XW2DX from Vientiane and will be staying in Laos for the next few years. He is allowed to operate on […]

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Contest News – 2 August 2020

| July 31, 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. This Sunday, the 2nd, the 432MHz Low Power Contest is single operator only from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes, the […]

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Propagation News – 2 August 2020

| July 31, 2020

The Sun showed signs of coming back to life this week with not one, but two, sunspot groups. The sunspot number climbed to 22, representing two spots in two separate groups, and the solar flux index rose to 73. This wasn’t really enough to make much of a difference to HF propagation though, but it […]

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News for England Midlands – 2 August 2020

| July 31, 2020

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, this information should be regarded as optimistic, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. The Leicester area is […]

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News for England North – 2 August 2020

| July 31, 2020

Guidance relating to the COVID-19 pandemic is changing rapidly and on an area-by-area basis as this bulletin was being written. We strongly advise you to check with organisers before considering whether to take part in any events, and above all to observe all local and national restrictions including social distancing. Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club […]

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News for Northern Ireland – 2 August 2020

| July 31, 2020

Mid-Ulster ARC continues its run of Tuesday night open lectures via Zoom with Victor Mitchell, GI4ONL on the topic of The History and Appreciation of Morse. Everyone is welcome. For the zoom details please email Dave, 2I0SJV via dcparkinson@icloud.com. West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club says meetings will resume when it is safe. Social isolation does […]

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