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Special Events News – 11 October 2020

| October 9, 2020

Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. PJ4TEN will be active during October to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bonaire becoming a Special Municipality of the Netherlands […]

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DX News – 11 October 2020

| October 9, 2020

Jerry, F4HJO will be active as F4HJO/p from Brehat Island, IOTA reference EU-074, between 17 and 24 October. He will operate mainly SSB on the 80, 40, 20 and 17m bands. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, Logbook of The World or via his home call, either direct or via the bureau. Take, JG8NQJ will be […]

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Contest News – 11 October 2020

| October 9, 2020

Please remember to check before the contest for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice first and foremost, especially in the instance of local lockdowns. The Oceania DX CW contest ends its 24 hour run at […]

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Propagation News – 11 October 2020

| October 9, 2020

We had another week without a single sunspot appearing on the solar surface. The only upside was that the solar wind was largely calm, which resulted in a settled ionosphere. The solar flux index remained pegged at 71 or 72, reminding us that although NASA says that Solar Cycle 25 has started, we are still […]

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News for England Midlands – 11 October 2020

| October 9, 2020

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place. Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 11am on 14.055MHz. Subject to COVID-19, a club night is planned […]

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News for England North – 11 October 2020

| October 9, 2020

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place. We start with a note from RSGB Regional Representative Kath Wilson, M1CNY of three volunteer vacancies. Deputy regional representatives are needed for Region 31 Cumbria; Region 32 Lancashire, and Region 33 Greater […]

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