Archive for 2020
Special Events News – 6 September 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. Members of the Royal Air Force ARS (RAFARS) will be operating GB80BOB from 1 to 28 September to commemorate the […]
Contest News – 6 September 2020
Please remember to check before the contest for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice first and foremost, especially in the instance of local lockdowns. Three RSGB contests take place over this weekend, 5 and 6 […]
Propagation News – 6 September 2020
This last week was characterised by unsettled geomagnetic conditions caused by an incoming high-speed stream for a solar coronal hole. We warned of this in last week’s report, but in view of the small size of the coronal hole, we didn’t really expect its effects to be quite so severe. The solar material impacted the […]
News for England Midlands – 6 September 2020
We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required. Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets at 8.10am on 145.400MHz and GB3CG, followed by a […]
News for England North – 6 September 2020
We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required. Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 11am on 1.940MHz. Most […]
News for Northern Ireland – 6 September 2020
We can confirm that the Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club Annual Radio Rally that was scheduled for 1 November has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, 8 September, Mid-Ulster Amateur Radio Club continues its run of Tuesday night open lectures via Zoom. Details from Dave, 2I0SJV, via email to dcparkinson@icloud.com.
