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Contest News – 27 July 2014
The RSGB IOTA contest is in progress this weekend, coming to a close at 1pm UK time today. Operation is on the 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10m bands, using both CW and phone. The exchange is RST, serial number and IOTA reference, which is EU-005 for mainland Great Britain and EU-115 for Ireland Full […]
Propagation News – 27 July 2014
The Sun had another quiet week, with solar activity very low. Spots were few and there were six successive days when no solar flares were reported until a, small C-class occurred on the 24th. After last week’s precipitate drop, the solar flux was more stable. It began the week at 89 units and ended at […]
Flood at the National Radio Centre – update
We regret that the National Radio Centre will remain shut until Wednesday 30th July due to a burst water pipe. Whilst the plumbing has been repaired, time will be needed to dry out the floor and ensure that it is safe. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Channels in the 144MHz Band to be used for the Commonwealth Games
Following negotiations with the RSGB to minimise the impact on radio amateurs, Ofcom has announced that it will temporarily authorise up to four 25kHz channels, between 144.000MHz and 144.100MHz, for the period 22 July to 4 August 2014, to support the operation of the Commonwealth Games. The frequencies to be used specifically exclude 144.0500MHz (CW […]
Ray Barker, G0FDU, 12 July 2014
I am sad to report that Ray Barker, G0FDU is now SK, having passed away on 12 July 2014. Ray was a very active member of Darenth Valley RS, joining the club in 1987 when he got his A licence. He could be heard daily on 40m, especially with his WAB contacts of which he […]
ARRL marks its hundred years
The American Radio Relay League, or ARRL, has been in existence for 100 years and this weekend has been celebrating its centennial with a convention in its home town of Hartford, Connecticut. Commencing on Thursday 17th there have been dozens of talks, visits to ARRL Headquarters, formal dinners and many more activities. The RSGB extends […]
