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Propagation News
And now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 14th to Thursday the 20th of September, compiled by Neil Clarke on Friday the 21st of September. As forecast, the quiet side of the Sun was looking our way and with it solar activity was at very low levels, at least till the […]
Contest News
Today, Sunday 23rd, the Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest runs from 1200 to 1600UTC. It has a Low Power section, that’s 10 watts in this contest, and Open sections. Scoring is 1 point per contact, multiplied by the number of Locator squares worked. Using all modes on the band, the exchange is signal report, serial number […]
Rallies & Events
The Great Northern Hamfest takes place today, 23 September, at the Barnsley Metrodome, Queens Road, Barnsley. The post code for those with a satnav is S71 1AN. Follow the large brown Metrodome signs from the A roads into town. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and clubs, disabled facilities, family attractions, prize draw, […]
DX News
The World-Wide DX Group will operate as 3D2C from the remote South Pacific atoll of Conway Reef. This DXpedition will take place from 24 September to 5 October. They plan to target European contacts during those periods when propagation is possible and will ask Japan and North America to stand by during those brief periods […]
Special Events
To celebrate the 39th Ryder Cup, GB39RC will be operational from Verulam Golf Club in St Albans until 30 September. Operation will be on 10, 15, 20 and 40m using mostly CW and RTTY. Full details of the QSL route is given on QRZ.com. Taking part in Railways on the Air over this weekend will […]
GB2RS Headlines 16 September 2012
Final hours of the Contest General Rules Proposals The consultation on Contest General Rules proposals is in its final hours, closing at 2359 BST today, 16 September. It is open to all RSGB members. Full details appear at www.rsgb.org/main/pages/?id=contest-general-rules-proposals. Request for proposals to fund a radio propagation-related project The RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee is inviting […]
