The next in the series of the popular 145 Alive events, to promote the use of 145MHz FM, is scheduled to take place on the 11 May 2024, from 1pm to 3pm. The event and the supporting Facebook Group was started by Tim, G5TM and from the start of 2024 has been organised by Mark, M0XIC and John, M0XJA. The last successful event took place in January this year, when over 30 nets operated simultaneously across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern and Southern Ireland. Over 900 QSOs took place, with many amateurs operating portable, mobile or from their club or home QTH. If you would like to take part, and find out more about the event and 145 Alive in general, then join the 145 Alive Facebook Group. If you would like to run a net on the 11 May, contact Mark, M0XIC or John, M0XJA via the Facebook Group.
Mills on the Air Weekend 2024 is coming up on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. The event takes place across the UK every May with more than 300 windmills and watermills usually taking part. For more information, to register, and to view a list of registered stations, visit the website
The RAF Air Cadets are pleased to announce that they are running the ever-popular Blue Ham Radio Communications Exercise in June on the 60m band. The exercise will take place between the 17 and 21 June. Subject to your licence conditions, the Blue Ham team hopes that you can put some time aside to join in with the cadets and staff who will be ready to take your calls. The Blue Ham Team will issue you with a participation certificate if you contact 20 or more special MRE callsigns over the period of the exercise. For more information visit the website Please note that only Full licensees may operate on the 60m band.
More Stories
Via the RSGB: 146/147MHz NoV extension agreed by Ofcom
via Amateur Radio Daily: AO-7 Satellite to Celebrate 50 Years in Orbit
via the ARRL: Amateur Radio Activated for Late Season Hurricane