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DX News – 8 February 2026
Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM from Guyana until 23 February. He is operating CW, SSB and digital modes on the 160 to 6m bands and via satellite. Listen for activity between 2300UTC and 0300UTC during the week, and ‘full time’ during the weekends. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, QRZ.com or directly to […]
Contest News – 8 February 2026
Today, 8 February, the RSGB 432MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 0900UTC to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday, 10 February, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900UTC to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal […]
Propagation News – 8 February 2026
Last week was characterised by a high solar flux index but with a succession of X-class solar flares from active region 4366 on the Sun. Luckily, none of these resulted in a coronal mass ejection so we got away lightly. The solar flux index stood at 178 on Tuesday, 3 February with the result that […]
News for England Midlands – 8 February 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 – 8 February 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. The next net will take place tomorrow, 9 February. Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller. All licence […]
News for Northern Ireland – 8 February 2026
On Friday, Antrim and District Amateur Radio Society will be holding its AGM at Greystone Community Centre, 30 Ballycraigy Road, Antrim, BT41 1PW. The doors will be open from 7.30pm and all are welcome. Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey […]
