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Special Events News – 4 November 2018
Leading up to next week’s Armistice Day commemorations, many special event stations will be on the air. North Queensferry Heritage Trust, with assistance from GM3MDX, is to operate on 40m and 20m on various days from the 4th of November to the 1st of December from the fisherman’s hut next to the North Queensferry Light […]
Contest News – 4 November 2018
The Marconi CW Contest on 2m ends its 24 hour run at 1400UTC today, the 4th. Using the 144MHz band only, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2000UTC, using FM only. It is immediately followed by the all-mode 144MHz UK Activity […]
Propagation News – 4 November 2018
Quieter geomagnetic conditions and a better autumn ionosphere meant HF conditions were quite good this week. GB2RS listeners reported plenty of DX activity during CQ Worldwide last weekend, including openings on 21 and 28MHz at times. While HF propagation was never going to be as good as it is at sunspot maximum, it does show […]
News for England Midlands – 4 November 2018
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has hut maintenance and a committee meeting today. Tuesday sees the 144MHz UKAC, plus CW practice and training. Next Saturday the shack is on the air, with radio operation and projects. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940. Gloucester Amateur Radio […]
News for England North – 4 November 2018
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Central Lancashire Amateur Radio Club has an FM Top Band net today and next Sunday on 1.940MHz from 11am. On Monday there’s a net around 70.450MHz FM at 9pm. Next Saturday there’s an AM net on 1.940MHz from 11am. Contact Peter, G3UCA via email to […]
News for Northern Ireland – 4 November 2018
Grey Point Fort Amateur Radio Society is operating GB1WWC from Carrickfergus Castle for 28 days from Thursday. Permanent special callsign GB0GPF will also be on the air from Grey Point Fort. A special QSL is available. On Friday school children, members of the public, Cubs, Scouts and Guides will be invited to send greetings messages. […]
