Callum, M0MCX reports that DX Commander is having an open day on Saturday, 17 August 2024. The event will include operating two amateur radio stations. One will be an HF station with a Kenwood TS-990s transceiver. The other station will be an Icom IC-9700 operating on the VHF bands. The stations are located in a […]

Cambridge Repeater Group Rally is taking place today, Sunday 14 July, at Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6RN. The doors open at 9.30am for visitors and at 7.30am for traders. The event features a car boot sale, talk-in, trade stands, clubs and a bring-and-buy area. A free marshalled car park and burger […]

During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, look for TM67JO which will be active for 15 days between the 26 July and the 11 August. The operators will include F1LFL on SSB, F5PZT using FT8 and FT4, and F5TFW on CW. QSL to F1LFL, via the Bureau or directly. Special callsign HB50VC is active until the […]

Eric, KV1J is active as FP/KV1J from Miquelon Island, NA-032, until Tuesday 16 July. Eric is operating primarily using SSB and FT8, plus some CW, RTTY and FT4. He is QRV on the 80 to 6m bands but with a focus on the 12, 10 and 6m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World, Club […]

The IARU HF World Championship started at 1200UTC on Saturday 13 July and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday 14 July. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and ITU zone. Today, the 14 July, the next session of the UK Microwave Group 24, […]

We had another week of reasonably settled geomagnetic conditions and a high solar flux index. The solar flux index was at 214 on Thursday 11 July, while the Kp index has been around 2 to 3 all week. That’s generally good news for HF. However, a small coronal hole is now facing Earth and a […]

Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is meeting for a discussion evening on Wednesday from 8pm. avrs.org.uk On Wednesday, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.5625MHz. All are welcome to join in. bsars.org/history.htm Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a net via the GB3BN repeater from 5pm on Sundays. On Wednesday, the net moves […]

On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The Club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between 8 and 9pm. The Club’s Friday nets take place from 11am […]

The next meeting of Aberdare and District Amateur Radio Society will be held this Friday 19 July at Hirwaun YMCA Hall, CF44 9RB from 6pm. Ian Miles 2W0IWM, info@aberdareradio.club Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend. The club is an approved […]

Don’t forget you can get involved in the new GR2HQ Challenge next weekend, the 13 and 14 July, as part of the IARU HF World Championship contest. You can take part as individuals but also benefit your club, so why not encourage your club members to take part whether they are regular contesters or not. […]

Barford Radio Rally is taking place today 7 July, at Barford Village Hall and Green, Norwich, NR9 4AB. The doors open at 9am for visitors. The event features trade stands, car boot sales, bring and buy, a charity raffle, repeater groups, catering and free car parking. Entry is £2.50 per person but under 16s will […]

Special callsign OR100LGE is in use by members of Liege Radio Club, ON5VL throughout 2024 to celebrate the Club’s 100th anniversary. Look for activity on the 160 to 6m bands using CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL or via ON6YH. QSOs will also be uploaded to Club Log. SK100FRK […]

Bo, OZ1DJJ is active as OX3LX from Greenland until 16 July. He is QRV on the 6 and 4m bands, as well as on the HF bands, often using FT8. QSL via OZ0J. Zsolt, HA8PX is active as S79/HA8PX from Mahe, AF-024, in the Seychelles until Wednesday 10 July. He is operating mainly CW, but […]

VHF National Field Day started at 1400UTC on Saturday 6 July and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday 7 July. Using all modes on the VHF bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Today, the 7 July, the 3rd 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes on the 2m […]

Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting from 7pm every Wednesday. On Thursday, there will be a net on 144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. On Sundays, members have a meeting and social evening from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club will be meeting at the Village Hall, Stanley Crook on Thursday […]

Antrim and District Amateur Radio Society has 2m nets from 9pm on Tuesday and from 8pm on Saturday. Today, the 7 July, members are active from Castle Gardens in Antrim as part of the Parks on the Air programme. adars.co.uk Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month in […]

Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. For details of club activities and nets visit gm0ayr.org Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614 On Thursday, members of Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society are meeting from 7pm for CW practice. Following this there will be an informal meeting from 7.30pm. aars.org.uk Today, […]

On Wednesday, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.5625MHz. All are welcome to join in. bsars.org/history.htm Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a net via the GB3BN repeater from 5pm on Sundays. On Wednesday, members are meeting for a picnic and field operating session. Colin Ashley, M0XCA, Secretary@g4bra.org.uk On Tuesday, from 8pm, […]

On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The Club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between 8 and 9pm. The Club’s Friday nets take place from 11am […]