News
Also in GB2RS this week…
The Quantum Technology Club, in West Lancashire, will be resuming Foundation licence training courses on 11 November 2021. The training sessions will continue on the second and fourth Thursday of the month thereafter, with a few exceptions for holidays. Different topics, as well as practical demonstrations and interactive sessions, will take place. Everyone is welcome, […]
Rallies and Events News – 31 October 2021
Before travelling to any rally or event, please check the event’s website as there may still be alterations or cancellations due to the pandemic. The Holsworthy Radio Rally will take place on the 7th of November at the Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6DH. Doors open at 10am. There will […]
DX News – 31 October 2021
Remo, HB9SHD will be active as 8Q7RM from the Maldives, IOTA reference AS- 013, throughout November. He will operate mainly FT8, with some SSB and slow CW, on the 6 to 40m bands. QSL via his home call either direct or via the bureau, Club Log’s OQRS and Logbook of the World. Richard, NN2T and […]
Special Events News – 31 October 2021
Until the 2nd of November, West of Scotland ARS will be running special event station GB4GDS, celebrating 90 years of the Guide Dog Association. More information about the station can be found on the website. OQ05PHI is the special callsign for the UBA Section de Philippeville to celebrate its 5th anniversary. It will be active until […]
Contest News – 31 October 2021
When operating in contests, please keep yourself and fellow amateurs safe by following relevant pandemic-related government recommendations. The 48-hour CQ World Wide DX SSB contest ends at 2359UTC today, the 31st, using the 1.8 to 28MHz contest bands. The exchange is signal report and your Zone, 14 for the UK. On Monday the data leg […]
Propagation News – 31 October 2021
Well, we had another topsy-turvy week, with the sunspot number going from a lowly 10 to a much more impressive 91. We started last week with a virtually spotless solar surface, but this week the Sun is peppered with spots, with five active regions in place on Thursday. The net result is the maximum usable […]
