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Contest News – 23 March 2025
On Tuesday, the 25 March, the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1930 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on 2.3 to 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, the 26 March, the UK and Ireland Contest Club Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, […]
Propagation News – 23 March 2025
Last week was pretty unremarkable from an HF perspective. After the disturbed geomagnetic conditions on the 12 to the 14 when the Kp index rose to five, conditions were a little more settled. The solar flux index hit 204 on the 17 March but then declined back to the 180s. Having said that things were […]
GB2RS News Script for 16 March 2025
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Also in GB2RS this week…
Bletchley Park will be hosting one of its infamous 1940s weekends in May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE day. In tribute to the event, the RSGB National Radio Centre will be operating special event station GB2BP from the 3 to 5 May. Put the date in your diary and make sure you get […]
Rallies and Events News – 16 March 2025
The Biggleswade Swapmeet, organised by the British Vintage Wireless Society, is taking place on Sunday 23 March at The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JH. Doors open to stallholders from 9am, with general entry from 9.30am. Admission is £8. Hot and cold refreshments are available all day. There will be vintage technology […]
Special Events News – 16 March 2025
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be operating the club’s call sign GI3VFW on the Monday 17 March for one week. Members will be operating on all bands on HF, VHF and UHF from Tandragee, County Armagh. The club will also be operating GI3VFW from the 25 to […]
