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Special Events News – 10 May 2020

| May 7, 2020

Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. GB2SHS for STAY HOME SAFE will be on air until 24 May in support of the NHS and care workers. […]

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Contest News – 10 May 2020

| May 7, 2020

This weekend is busy for contests, but please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This Sunday, the 10th, sees the 70MHz CW contest run from 0900 to 1200UTC. The […]

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Propagation News – 10 May 2020

| May 7, 2020

It was a case of more of the same HF-wise last week. Zero sunspots and no geomagnetic disturbances meant that conditions were average for this point in late spring. The good news is that the sporadic E season has now officially started, and it is living up to its name. That is, it is sporadic! […]

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NRC volunteers offer ‘virtual’ NRC on the air

| May 5, 2020

“We started the daily net on 20 March and since then there have been hundreds of QSOs logged with stations from England, Wales, Ireland, France and Germany.” Nigel Spear, G4RWI “After joining the NRC as a volunteer I realised how much had changed with the hobby and as a result I was reluctant to get […]

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Guernsey Amateur Radio Society (GARS)

| May 4, 2020

The Guernsey Amateur Radio Society (GARS) is holding a weekly “virtual club night” every Friday on 145.525MHz from 7.30pm (1830UTC). We also have an online forum where we can plan things, arrange help, discuss ideas etc. This is proving to be very popular, and we plan to keep it running after the lockdown. Phil Cooper, […]

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Special stations to listen out for on Friday 8 May

| May 4, 2020

Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society, 94th Radio Shack and Waveney Radio will be operating special call-in stations on 2m and 80m, on Friday 8 May. Four special call signs will be on air: GB0RTM and G2TO for the Bury Club; MX0MFR for 94th Radio Shack; and MX0WRR for Waveney Radio. The three groups will […]

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