VHF/UHF Virtual Workshop

/

The SARL and AMSATSA will join forces on Saturday 20 February 2021 to present a virtual VHF/UHF workshop using the BlueJeans platform.

The workshop will run from 10:00 - 13:00 CAT followed by an open discussion on how amateur radio contributes to technology.

Attendance at the workshop will be free for SARL and AMSATSA members and R50 for non-members. Registration details and the programme are available on the SARL and AMSATSA websites. The programme includes the Next Generation 2 Metre Beacons, Complexity of Repeater Systems from a technical perspective, the design of the AMSAT SA dual-band Yagi and its performance, and VHF/UHF dongles for SDR operation.

SARL - http://www.sarl.org.za/

AMSATSA - http://www.amsatsa.org.za/

QSO Today Expo Announces Virtual Live Kit Building Workshops

/
QSO Today Expo Announces Virtual Live Kit Building Workshops

The QSO Today Virtual Ham Radio Expo, scheduled for 13-14 March 2021 has announced that it will offer an exciting “buildathon” of four live virtual kit building workshops.

Workshop instructors will take participants through building a variety of different kits. Kits will be available for purchase and delivered prior to the Expo so attendees can build from the convenience of their homes. Attendees who are unable to participate during the Live period can order and build kits by watching the workshop videos during the on-demand period following the Expo through 12th April 2021.

Read More

Extension to Field Day Rule Waivers from 2020, Add Class D and E Power Limit

/
Extension to Field Day Rule Waivers from 2020, Add Class D and E Power Limit

The COVID-19 pandemic-modified ARRL Field Day rules from 2020 will continue this June with the addition of a power limit imposed on Class D (Home Stations) and Class E (Home Stations-Emergency Power) participants. The news from the ARRL Board’s Programs and Services Committee comes as many clubs and groups are starting preparations for Field Day in earnest. Field Day 2021 will take place on 26-27th June 2021.

Read More