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Contest News – 18 September 2016

| September 16, 2016

On Sunday the 18th, the 2nd 70MHz contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the band the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also Sunday the 18th, this time from 1700 to 2100UTC, the BARTG Sprint 75 takes place. Using RTTY only on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands, the exchange […]

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Propagation News – 18 September 2016

| September 16, 2016

The solar flux index followed the NOAA prediction this week, declining to 85 by Thursday. Geomagnetic conditions were regrettably not as settled as we would have liked, with the K-index hitting three at times thanks to a continued high speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole. Luckily, no Earth-directed coronal mass ejections were observed […]

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News for England Midlands – 18 September 2016

| September 16, 2016

On Sunday the 18th, Midland Amateur Radio Society is attending the Weston-super-Mare Radio Rally. On Wednesday it’s an on-the-air night with a review of DMR and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003. This Sunday and next, Worksop Amateur Radio Society is running an Intermediate Course from 6 to 7.30pm. On Tuesday […]

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News for England North – 18 September 2016

| September 16, 2016

On Sunday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is at the Great Northern Hamfest. On Monday the club is on the air, debriefing from the rally, and preparing for Railways on the Air. The Intermediate course also continues. Next weekend, the 24th and 25th, it’s Railways on the Air from Bowes Railway, Springwell Road, […]

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News for Northern Ireland – 18 September 2016

| September 16, 2016

DIGICON 16 will take place on 24 September at Portadown Golf Club, 192 Gilford Road, Portadown BT63 5LF. Doors are open from 10.30am to 5pm and admittance is £3. The day’s agenda will consist of talks on digital voice and other digital modes. There will also be an RSGB book stall. More information from Philip […]

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News for Scotland – 18 September 2016

| September 16, 2016

On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846. On Wednesday Glenrothes and DRC is having a contest talk. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498. On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz night. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on […]

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