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Schools Link volunteers wanted
The RSGB Training and Education Committee Schools Link project is expanding and has vacancies for additional team members and also for the team leader. The aim of Schools Link is to find ways of supporting teachers delivering the curriculum, by providing additional help and materials for those places where radio examples help illuminate it. The […]
Rallies and Events News – 23 October 2016
On Sunday, the 23rd, the Galashiels Rally takes place at the Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels TD1 3JX. Opening time is 11.15am, and admission is £2.50. There will be traders, a bring-and-buy, and refreshments. Details from Jim, GM7LUN, on 01896 850 245, or email mail@gm7lun.co.uk. As mentioned on previous occasions, the North Wales Rally […]
DX News – 23 October 2016
Keith, GM4YXI and Chris, GM3WOJ will be active as V6Z from Chuuk island in Micronesia, which is IOTA reference OC-011, until 1 November. Activity will be on SSB and CW, with extra emphasis on 160m and 80m, and they are looking especially for UK stations. Direct QSLs should be sent to Steve, N3SL. Visit www.v6z2016.com […]
Special Event News – 23 October 2016
Members of the Radio club Admira in Romania are on the air with special event calls YR95HMK and YP95HMK until 15 November to mark the 95th birthday of King Michael. Activity is on 160 to 10 metres using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL direct to YO2KBQ.
Contest News – 23 October 2016
The UKEICC DX contest ends its 24 hour run at 1200UTC on Sunday, the 23rd. Using CW and SSB on the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, RST, serial number and district code form the exchange. On Tuesday the 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, […]
Propagation News – 23 October 2016
Last week the solar flux index fell back to the high 70s. Geomagnetic conditions were unsettled over the weekend, but improved as the week went on. We are well and truly into the autumn HF season now, which is reflected in higher daytime maximum usable frequencies and lower night-time ones. However, we continue to be […]
