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DX News – 22 November 2020
Ali, EP3CQ will be back to Mogadishu, Somalia for two months. In his spare time he will operate mainly FT8 on various bands as 6O1OO. QSL direct as per the details on QRZ.com.
Contest News – 22 November 2020
Please remember to check before the contest for any new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice. On Tuesday, the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1930 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 2.3 to 10GHz […]
Propagation News – 22 November 2020
Last week was not bad for HF propagation, but probably not as good as the previous period. The solar flux index remained in the mid-to-high 70s, but the upside was that we had quiet geomagnetic conditions, which helped settle the ionosphere. The result was that maximum usable frequencies over 3,000km remained quite high, with 12 […]
Hope QSO parties over Christmas
Following the successful Hope QSO parties earlier in the year, the HF Contest Committee is launching two further short Christmas Hope Party series to run as part of the Society’s Get on the air for Christmas campaign with the NHS. The first starts Monday, 21 December 2020 and the second Monday, 4 January 2021. Each […]
RSGB responds to second Ofcom EMF consultation
RSGB has responded to Ofcom’s second consultation document on limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields. Our response can be found at rsgb.org/emf. Please remember the deadline is tight; all responses need to be in to Ofcom by 5pm on Monday, 16 November 2020. The RSGB encourages you to respond yourself, and thanks all those who have […]
RCF help available
The Trustees of the Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) have noted the surge in newcomers to amateur radio since lockdown. Newcomers may not be aware that RCF is a charity that is committed to supporting radio clubs in schools, colleges and universities. If any readers need help in establishing, resurrecting or improving a school, college or […]
