Archive for October, 2023
Contest News – 8 October 2023
The Oceania DX SSB Contest started at 0600UTC on Saturday 7 October and ended at 0600UTC today, Sunday 8 October. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Both the IARU and RSGB 432MHz to 245GHz Contests started at 1400UTC on Saturday 7 […]
Propagation News – 8 October 2023
Last week progressed quite well from a solar point of view, at least until the morning of Thursday 5 October when the Kp index rose to five. But the Kp high was short-lived and only lasted for one three-hour reporting period. Until this point, it had been around one to three all week, which meant […]
News for England Midlands – 8 October 2023
Bolsover Amateur Radio Society meetings take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover, S44 6PX. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 18 October. Vin, G4KSY, 01246 827135 Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club meets every Friday from 8pm. Members also have a […]
News for England North – 8 October 2023
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting and social evening from 7pm on Monday. On Thursday, there will be a net on 144.5625MHz FM at 7pm. On Saturday, the club will be on the air to celebrate its 110th anniversary. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club will be meeting at the […]
New RSGB Intruder Watch Coordinator
The RSGB is delighted to welcome Vaughan Ravenscroft, M0VRR as its new Intruder Watch Coordinator. There were a number of applicants for this volunteer role and the Society would like to thank them all for their interest and enthusiasm. Thanks must also go to Richard Lamont, G4DYA for his hard work and dedication to this […]
146/147MHz NoV extension
Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146/147MHz NoV for a further year. It is available on a non-interference basis and the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Full licence holders can apply for the 146/147MHz NoV on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/nov
