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The RSGB website now has these details online. The RSGB’s reply to Ofcom has been added to its special focus page on the Ofcom licence review. Along with other recent representations, this will enable Ofcom to finalise the new licence later this month. The RSGB Spectrum Forum pages have also been updated with the January […]
Rallies and Events News – 11 February 2024
The MIDCARS Radioactive Rally is being held today, the 11 February, at Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG. The doors open at 10am and admission is £5. There will be a wide variety of trader stalls covering every aspect of amateur radio. Raffles will be held throughout the Rally. Refreshments and snacks will […]
Special Events News – 11 February 2024
In celebration of World Radio Day, special callsign AO100RADIO will be on the air from Spain until the 29 February. For more information see QRZ.com The Royal Netherlands Army Signal Regiment is celebrating its 150th anniversary on the 14 and 15 February. Cadets, servicemen, amateurs and veterans will be on the air for 36 hours […]
DX News – 11 February 2024
Francis, F6BWJ is active as FM/F6BWJ from Martinique, NA-107, until the 11 March. He will operate CW on the 80 to 10m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World or via the Bureau to his home call. Gerard, F2JD is active as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras until the 21 March 2024. He will operate CW, SSB, […]
Contest News – 11 February 2024
On Tuesday 13 February, the 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday 13 February, the 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal […]
Propagation News – 11 February 2024
A large sunspot region has been turning into an Earth-facing position and now looks like it could be threatening. Active region 3576 has already emitted a couple of low-class solar flares but could be poised for even more. An M5.1 solar flare was detected around region 3575 on the 7 February as well. Updated imagery […]
