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DX News – 17 March 2019
Cezar, VE3LYC will be active as VE3LYC/KL7 from Little Diomede Island, IOTA reference NA-150, between 18t and 26 March. Plans are to operate CW and SSB on the 40 to 17m bands QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, or via his home call sign either direct or via the bureau. Alex, 5B4ALX will be active as […]
Special Events News – 17 March 2019
This Sunday, the 17th, Army, Sea and Air Cadet units in the UK will be carrying out Exercise Blue Ham 19 as part of a weekend of activity. Operating on the 5MHz shared band, operation is expected from 8am to 5pm. QSO exchange details can be found at alphacharlie.org.uk/exercise-blue-ham and amateurs may claim a certificate […]
Contest News – 17 March 2019
The Russian DX Contest ends its 24 hour run at 1200UTC this Sunday, the 17th. It uses CW and SSB only on the 1.8 to 28MHz contest bands. The exchange is signal report and serial number, with Russian stations also sending their oblast code. The BARTG HF RTTY Contest ends its 48 hour run at […]
Propagation News – 17 March 2019
There is life in the old dog yet! The lone spotted region on the visible disk of the Sun managed to produce a minor C1.3 flare on 8 March. Although not a noteworthy event as far as peak X-ray strength, the flare was associated with an eruption and what appears to be a faint coronal […]
Amateur Radio Development Leader
The RSGB is looking to recruit to a voluntary leadership position in the newly-formed Amateur Radio Development Committee (ARDC). The post holder will play a key role in contributing towards meeting strategic priorities under Strategy 2022, especially Growth, Participation and Diversity. As well as leading on existing elements within the committee, the Chair will develop […]
Contact Cadets on 60m
Next weekend, 16 and 17 March 2019, Army, Navy and Air cadet units in the UK will be carrying out Exercise Blue Ham 19. Operating on the 5MHz shared band, the expected period of operation will be from 8am to 5pm both days. QSO exchange details can be found at alphacharlie.org.uk/exercise-blue-ham. Amateur operators may claim […]
