Tag: Event
RSGB CONVENTION 2018
The Convention’s programme of lectures for all interests will be available on the website. Principal sponsor of the event is Martin Lynch & Sons.
2018 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference
The 37th annual ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC) will take place September 14-16 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel. Make reservations now for 3 days of learning and enjoyment. The Digital Communications Conference schedule includes technical and introductory forums, demonstrations, a Saturday evening banquet, and an in-depth Sunday seminar. [su_button url=”http://www.arrl.org/news/view/2018-arrl-tapr-digital-communications-conference-set-for-september-in-albuquerque”]Original…
YOTA South Africa 2018 Participants Urged to Share What They’ve Learned
The 74 delegates to the Youngsters of the Air (YOTA) South Africa 2018 gathering held in early August in South Africa enjoyed what one participant called “a mind-blowing experience.” As the event drew to a close, the event’s patron, Gary Immelman, ZS6YI, reminded the participants that they are Amateur Radio’s future…
Extended Convention early bird discount
The RSGB Convention is at Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, MK7 6BZ, from 12 to 14 October 2018. There will be a vast array of talks and demos, and the chance to rub shoulders with the giants of amateur radio. Early Bird discounts for the RSGB Convention have just been extended to 31 […]
EMF Camp in Hackaday
Jenny G7CKF writes in Hackaday about the Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Camp taking place Aug 31 – Sept 2 at Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Herefordshire
Big turnout to hear radio hams at DEF CON Wireless Village
Thanks to Balint Seeber VK2FUNK the video of the talks given at the DEF CON 26 Wireless Village Special on August 9 is now on YouTube
2018 ARRL/TAPR DCC – Call for Technical Papers and Presentations
The ARRL and TAPR DCC is an international forum for radio amateurs to meet, publish their work, and present new ideas and techniques
Microwave Update – call for papers
Microwave Update (MUD) is an international conference dedicated to microwave equipment design, construction, and operation. It is focused on, but not limited to, amateur radio on the microwave bands
29th KING’S LYNN ARC GREAT EASTERN RADIO RALLY
Talk in on 145.550MHz. Car parking is free. Bring & Buy. Onsite catering.
CORNISH RADIO AMATEUR CLUB RALLY 2018
Bring and Buy. Catering on site.
Rallies and Events News – 15 July 2018
The 22nd Red Rose QRP Festival takes place today, the 15th, at St Joseph’s Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PR. There is easy access from all major motorways plus the A580 and A579 etc. There is car parking, a Bring and Buy, refreshments, a bar and disabled access. Doors open at 11am, or 8.30am for […]
Special Events News – 15 July 2018
Warrington Amateur Radio Club is operating GB2TAC at Hooton Park today. On Tuesday there’s a club night with a talk, technical and practical sessions. Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email to secretary@warc.org.uk. Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having an equipment preparation session on Tuesday. From Thursday to next Sunday GB2BAJ will be on the air from […]
GET YOUR PARK ON!
Announcing GET YOUR PARK ON! A new North America WWFF Park Event.
Three WWFF countries have joined together for Get Your Park ON!, a North America WWFF parks event that coincides with Earth Science Week activities around the globe
ILLW gathering pace
Entries for the 2018 International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend, ILLW, are on schedule with 250 being listed so far
YOTA 2018 – a few weeks away
With only a few weeks to go to YOTA 2018 in South Africa, the SARL YOTA Events Team is hard at work to conclude preparations for a 7-day programme filled with a range of amateur radio related activities, excursions and lots of fun!
Emergency Communications Meeting – Friedrichshafen 2018
The 43rd HamRadio Exhibition at Friedrichshafen attracted 15460 visitors, among them around 20 Emergency Communicators who attended the IARU meeting for Emergency Communicators on Friday 1st June.
After the introduction and Region 1 report, there were interesting presentations followed by a good exchange of information in an Open Forum session which carried on beyond the official closing time of the meeting.
Michal SP9XWM and Chris SP7WME presented on emergency activities in Poland followed by Herbert OE3KJN talking about their activities in ‘Exercise Solar Flare’ where there was good co-operation between Radio Amateurs, the military and service providers. Finally Alberto IK1YLO and Marco IU1GJE spoke about the internet linked DMR network they were working on for disaster use.
The presentations are available on the following links;
Region 1 Emergency Co-Ordinators Report , SP-EMCOM , Exercise Solar Flare ( Austria ) , RNRE DMR Network proposals .
( Content is the opinion of the presenters )
The next Ham Radio on the Bodensee is on June 21-23 2019 and will include another emergency comms meeting.
STOCKPORT RS RALLY 2018
Car parking is available around the venue. Talk-in station. Disabled visitors gaining access at 9.30am. RSGB book stall.
Rallies and Events News – 8 July 2018
The Stockport Radio Society Rally takes place today, the 8th, at Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport SK2 6SQ. Car parking is available around the venue and a talk-in station will be on the air. Doors open at 10am, with disabled visitors gaining access at 9.30am. Entry is £2. There will be trade stands, special […]
Happy 4th of July
May we wish a happy 4th of July to all our American contributors and readers.
2018 UKHAS Conference
Announcing the 2018 UKHAS (UK High Altitude Society) annual conference and general HAB (High Altitude Balloon) get together
Amateur enthusiasts tune in to Newbury radio rally
The Newbury Weekly News reports nearly 1,000 amateur radio enthusiasts descended on Newbury Showground for the town’s 30th radio rally at the weekend on Sunday, June 24
Galt children enjoy Amateur Radio Kids Day
The Galt Herald reports that on Saturday, June 16, a group of Amateur Radio operators held a ham radio event at the Galt library called ‘Kids Day’
Attendance Holds Steady at Hamvention® 2018
Hamvention® marked another successful year in 2018, General Chair Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, told ARRL this week. At 28,417 visitors, Hamvention recorded its third-largest attendance ever in its second year at its still-new location in Xenia, Ohio.“We had a slight decline in attendance, but we think people were waiting to hear about…
South Manchester R & EC – RTL SDR Dongles.
With Phil M1CYV.
Echelford ARS – VU4G Andaman Island DXpedition
With John G4IRN.
Huntingdonshire ARS – Kenwood
With Mark M0DXR.
AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2018 Speakers (to date)
On behalf of the AMSAT-UK Committee I am pleased to announce the list of speakers who have volunteered to present papers at the event
Hastings E & RC – My Lifelong Electronics Hobby
With Rodney.
Farnborough & DRS – VHF Propagation
With Kevin G7BCS.
Dorking & DRS – An Engineer’s Mistrust
With Philp G0LFE.
ZS5 Sprint next Sunday
The ZS5 Sprint is a fun activity to promote contacts between radio amateurs in KwaZulu-Natal and radio amateurs in Southern African countries and will be run from 14:00 to 15:00 UTC on Sunday 1 July 2018
Burton & District Radio Club’s Legendary Summer Barbecue – 21st July
Burton & District Radio Club will be having The Legendary Summer Barbecue 21st July Noon Till Late at Stapenhill Institue 23 Main Street, Burton on Trent, DE15 9AP *FOOD *DRINKS* MUSIC *RADIO *BRING & BUY *JUNK AUCTION *QUIZ *RADIO RAFFLE *TOMBOLA *PLUS AUTHENTIC THAI & CARIBBEAN STREET FOOD! This year we plan to repeat last…
Gloucester AR & ES – DXpedition to Suriname.
With Roger G4BVY.
Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society – SDR Lit Build Part 2.
With Quentin M0OAE.
Hog’s Back ARC – Weather Satellites
With Frank M0AEU.