News
Propagation News
And now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 12th to Thursday the 18th of October, compiled by Neil Clarke G0CAS on Friday the 19th of October Seven new sunspot groups appeared during the period, however, solar activity was low on most days with a number of C class solar flares taking […]
GB2RS News for Sunday, 14 October 2012
Nominations sought for prestigious award Nominations are being invited by the German national radio society, DARC, for the prestigious Horkheimer Prize. The prize consists of an etched glass trophy and a monetary prize for non-personal use. The money is to be spent for the promotion of amateur radio however the recipient chooses. The prize can […]
DX News
Nick, G3RWF, returns to Uganda as 5X1NH from 16 October. Operations will be mostly on a spare time basis, but will include the CQ WW CW DX Contest and the ARRL 10 Meter Contest. QSL via his home call. Members of Workington Amateur Radio Club are mounting a DXpedition to EU-010, South Uist, in the […]
Contest News
The RSGB 1.3GHz UKAC takes place from 1900-2130 on Tuesday. Operating on all modes in the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
Special Events
The town of Knokke was liberated by the Canadian Army in 1944. To commemorate the Canadian Liberation March, ON44CLM will be QRV from 16 October until 15 November. More information is online at www.on44clm.be Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club will be taking part in the JOTA weekend on 20-21 October from their clubhouse at Stanley […]
Rallies and Events
Today, the Hornsea Amateur Radio Club rally takes place at Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, East Yorks HU18 1NQ. Opening at 10am, there are trade stands, a Bring and Buy, RSGB book stall and many other attractions. Details are online at www.hornseaarc.co.uk. Next Saturday, the G QRP Club mini convention is at Rishorth School, […]
