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Contest News – 15 April 2018
The First 50MHz Contest takes place this Sunday morning, 15 April, from 0900 to 1200 UTC. Exchange signal reports, a serial number, your six figure locator and the first two letters of your postcode. All modes can be used, but most activity will be on single sideband. The Worked All Britain Data Contest takes place […]
Propagation News – 15 April 2018
The predicted unsettled geomagnetic conditions arrived on Tuesday and continued with the K-index hitting five on Wednesday. This was due an elongated coronal hole on the Sun, with the escaping plasma causing the solar wind to pick up in both speed and density. The wind peaked at more than 550 kilometres per second and widespread […]
Apply for YOTA 2018 places
Youngsters on the Air 2018 (YOTA) takes place from 8 to 15 August 2018 in South Africa, hosted by the South African Radio League. Applications are now invited from any one aged between 15 and 25 to join Team UK and go on this amazing amateur radio adventure. RSGB is also looking for a team […]
World Amateur Radio Day coming soon
Every 18 April, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. It was on that day in 1925 that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. World Amateur Radio Day is the day when IARU member societies can show their capabilities to the public and enjoy global […]
RSGB clarifies AGM issues
The RSGB has been asked to clarify three issues relating to its AGM, which is to be held on 21 April 2018 in Birmingham. These relate to Special Resolutions, voting by proxy and the President’s role. Further details can be found on the AGM 2018 Calling Notice page. The clarifications are not changes and do […]
CQScotland free electronics kits for kids
CQScotland.com will be providing free electronic kits for accompanied school-age children attending the Scottish Electronics and Radio Convention. It takes place at the Braehead Arena, Glasgow, on 20 May 2018. A dedicated construction area will be set up, and help will be on hand so children should leave with a fully working project. Alternatively, it […]
