UK 1x2 Amateur / Ham Radio Callsigns

Following a Freedom of Information request to Ofcom, by Billy McFarland GM0OBX, the number of amateur radio 1x2 call signs issued has been advised.

Ofcom responded saying that from August 2017 to October 18, 2018, there were 48 of the 1x2 format call signs (e.g. G2TV, M5AB) issued or re-issued.

Ofcom Reply - https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/527106/response/1258604/attach/3/Re%20issue%20of%20amateur%20call%20signs.pdf

ARRL 10m Contest

The ARRL 10 Meter Contest is described as an event 'for Amateurs worldwide to exchange QSO information with as many stations as possible on the 10-metre band'.

This year it will take place during the second weekend of December 2018.

In terms of modes, only CW and SSB are permitted.

More Information - http://www.arrl.org/10-meter

Android App connects to D-STAR

The Peanut App enables you to talk to radio amateurs around the world via an Android device. Some of the rooms are connected to D-STAR reflectors

Among the D-STAR reflectors that can be used are REF001C, REF030C, XRF076B, XRF076F, XRF71L, XRF070C.

The App works with Android 4.x or higher.

Peanut (Google Play) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=peanut.peanut