Archive for 2020
Special Events News – 14 June 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. GB100MZX will be operated by Chelmsford ARS to celebrate the landmark broadcast made by Dame Nellie Melba on 15 June […]
Contest News – 14 June 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. The 144MHz Backpackers contest scheduled for this Sunday, the 14th, is cancelled. The IARU ATV contest ends its 30 hour run at […]
Propagation News – 14 June 2020
Well, we’ve finally got a good Solar Cycle 25 sunspot to talk about! Region 2765 was a big one with a number of spots appearing, taking the sunspot number to 17 at one point. But by the time it had rotated into the centre of the Sun, the spot had started to decline a little. […]
News for England Midlands – 14 June 2020
Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 8pm on 145.575MHz. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 7pm on 14.550MHz. On Wednesday there’s an open net from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz FM and on Thursday there’s an open net from 8pm on 145.750MHz FM. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333. […]
News for England North – 14 June 2020
Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has nets from 9.30am on 145.575MHz. Contact Gerald, G3SDY, on 01484 602 905 Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its net on Sundays from 11am on 1.940MHz. Contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk. Chester and District Radio Society members are often monitoring 144.300MHz and 3.605MHz for any calls. On […]
News for Northern Ireland – 14 June 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 […]
