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Propagation News – 13 September 2015
This week the HF bands were once again plagued by the effects of the high-speed solar wind as a result
News for England Midlands – 13 September 2015
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its 6m
News for England North – 13 September 2015
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
News from Northern Ireland – 13 September 2015
Grey Point Fort Amateur Radio Society will be hosting a barbecue next Saturday evening, 19 September. It will take place
News for Scotland – 13 September 2015
Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training,
News for England South East – 13 September 2015
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Surrey Radio Contact Club has its Top Band
News for England South West – 13 September 2015
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has its annual rally today at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Friday sees a club night, and next
News for Wales – 13 September 2015
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is putting GB1PCA on the air. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
IMPORTANT – Construction Competition
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Clive Ward, G1EUC, 4 September 2015
Clive Ward, G1EUC suddenly became a silent key on Friday 4 September 2015. I learnt of his passing on the
