Archive for April, 2026
DX News – 19 April 2026
Phill, FK1TS is active again as C21TS from Nauru , OC-031, until July. He mainly operates using FT8 but may also try some SSB contacts. QSL via Logbook of the World or OQRS. QSOs are live streamed on Club Log. Tom, VK2TBC will be active as VK0TBC from Casey Station in Antarctica until December. He […]
Contest News – 19 April 2026
On Tuesday, 21 April, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, 22 April, the RSGB 80m Club Championship runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal […]
Propagation News – 19 April 2026
Compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on 16 April, 2026 Last week was characterised by a low Kp index and an equally low solar flux index. The Kp index was predominately below 2 all week thanks to a lack of Earth-directed CMEs, or coronal holes. Unfortunately, that is about to change. The solar index has […]
News for England Midlands – 19 April 2026
Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The club meets at Hillstown Village Hall, S44 6LW from 8pm. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the Society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars Contact Richard, G0RRZ on 07905 868 221 for more information. On Mondays […]
News for England North – 19 April 2026
The OPS-2m-NW Net is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the M0KKN Club. The net takes place fortnightly on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller. All licence levels are welcome to join in. Barnsley and […]
News for Northern Ireland – 19 April 2026
A special 2m net is running every Friday from 8pm until 15 May. Operators will be using special event callsign GB5MMF to raise awareness of the Mae Murray Foundation and the important work the charity does supporting people with disabilities and promoting accessibility. Stations are warmly invited to listen out for and join GB5MMF on the […]
