Special Call ZT1T Tom Morgan is using the call ZT1T for the period of the ‘lockdown’ in South Africa. This period also covered the recent SSB WPX Contest. All contacts are uploaded to LOTW. Tom asks that any qsl card requests (see QRZ.com) Read more…
Month: March 2020
Hamvention QSO Party….
Hamvention QSO Party – something new to do! The Dayton Hamvention for 2020 has been cancelled. The WWROF, in cooperation with the Hamvention organizers, wanted to create a fun way for people to celebrate the Hamvention experience over the air Read more…
[RAC-Bulletin] Radio Amateurs of Canada offers new Online Amateur Radio Courses
For immediate release: https://www.rac.ca/radio-amateurs-of-canada-offers-new-online-amateur-radio-courses/ In response to the current Covid-19 crisis, Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce that it is introducing two new online Amateur Radio courses so that individuals can upgrade their qualifications while continuing Read more…
New Zealand (ZL) to use of ZM Callsigns during COVID-19 Lockdown….
At the suggestion of Paul, ZL4TT, we applied to Radio Spectrum Management for, and have been granted, approval to treat the COVID-19 lockdown period as a “special event.” This means that, for the duration of the lock down, New Zealand Amateurs Read more…
Coronavirus Update from Ham Radio Outlet….
Coronavirus Update from Ham Radio Outlet March 24, 2020 As you are aware, stores across the country have closed their doors to the public or restricted access to curb-side pickup only. During these times, Ham Radio Outlet has stayed open and conducted Read more…
IOTA News from OPDX….
29 March, 2020 Island activities: AS-207. (Reminder/NEW) Members of the Russian Robinson Club (RRC) will be active as R207RRC from Kosa Dvukh Pilotov Island (RDA CK-05, WW Loc AP18gg, RRA RR-11-05) in the Chukchi Sea Coast Centre group for the Read more…
DX News from the ARRL….
March 27, 2020 This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all. TURKEY, Read more…
Special Events and Trips….
Netherlands special event Operators Harm PA0HPG, Michel PA0VCC, Ad PA2PCH, Nico PA3ADU, Gerrie PA7TT, Harm PD0GIB, Bert PD2B and Gerard PD2VW will activate amateur radio special event station PA75ASN between April 1st and May 7th. Activity is to commemorate the 75th anniversary Read more…
[RAC-Bulletin] Amateur Radio during the current Global Pandemic
Message from the RAC President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA The Covid-19 pandemic has been a part of our daily lives for several weeks now and will most likely continue to be for some time. The pandemic is of particular concern for Read more…
Special Call Signs….
Turkish special event Members of the Turkish Radio Amateur Club (TRAC)[YM3KB], have activated special event station TC105GL and will be on the air until March 30th. Activity is to commemorate the Gallipoli (GELIBOLU) campaign (March 18, 1915) of World War I. Activity will be Read more…