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DX News – 24 July 2022
Ian, G3WVG will participate in the IOTA Contest as MN5A from Rathlin Island, EU-122 on the 30 and 31 July. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS and Logbook of The World. Henning, OZ2I will operate CW as EJ7EE from Bere Island [Bear], EU-121, between the 29 and 31 July. On the 1 and 2 August he […]
Contest News – 24 July 2022
On Tuesday the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2.3 to 10GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Thursday sees the data leg of the 80m Club Championships run from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using RTTY and PSK63, the exchange is signal report and […]
Propagation News – 24 July 2022
Last week was almost a repeat performance of the previous week. We had very disturbed geomagnetic conditions on Tuesday, with the Kp index hitting five. But then other days, like Wednesday, when conditions were much more settled. The solar flux index declined from its high of 176 last Saturday to 133 on Thursday. The Sun’s […]
Direct to Full examination syllabus
We are pleased to announce the publication of the new Direct to Full examination syllabus. Enrolments for the Direct to Full examinations will open in January 2023, six months after the publication of the new syllabus. More information about the changes and the full syllabus can be found at: rsgb.org/direct-to-full
National Radio Centre seeks volunteers
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park is looking to recruit volunteers, particularly for duties on Mondays, Thursdays and at the weekend. If you think this volunteer role is for you, or you want more information, please contact the NRC co-ordinator, Martyn, G0GMB on nrc.support@rsgb.org.uk.
Antarctic Stations due to be active
The Argentine Antarctic Stations at San Martin, AN-016, Belgrano II, AN-016, and Marambio, AN-013, are expected to be active on 14.190MHz every Saturday in July between 1300 and 1800UTC. Look for the call signs LU1ZD, LU1ZG and LU4ZS respectively. QSL all three stations via LU4DXU.
