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Ham Radio Frequencies

Amateur radio enthusiasts utilize specific frequency bands allocated globally for communication. From Low Frequency (LF) to Very-High Frequencies (VHF), each band has distinct characteristics and propagation conditions. Frequency allocations vary by country and ITU region. Understanding band usage and regulations is crucial for effective communication among ham radio operators worldwide.

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November

sat02nov(nov 2)12:00 pmsun03(nov 3)12:00 pmUkrainian DX Contest12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (3) HF Bands Event Organized By: Ukrainian Contest Club Type:HF ContestModes:CW,SSB

sat09nov(nov 9)12:00 amsun10(nov 10)11:59 pmWorked All Europe DX Contest RTTY12:00 am - 11:59 pm (10) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: DARC Type:HF ContestModes:RTTY Event TagsDARC,WAE

sat09nov(nov 9)7:00 amsun10(nov 10)1:00 pmJapan International DX Contest SSB7:00 am - 1:00 pm (10) HF Bands Event Organized By: JARL Type:HF + VHFModes:SSB

sat09nov(nov 9)12:00 pmsun10(nov 10)11:59 amOK OM DX Contest CW12:00 pm - 11:59 am (10) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: CRC SZR Type:HF ContestModes:CW

sat16nov(nov 16)12:00 pmsun17(nov 17)12:00 pmLZ DX CONTEST12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (17) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: BFRA Type:HF ContestModes:CW,SSB

sat23nov(nov 23)12:00 amsun24(nov 24)11:59 pmCQ WW DX CWCQ World Wide DX Contest CW12:00 am - 11:59 pm (24) HF Bands Event Organized By: CQ Magazine Type:HF ContestModes:CW Event TagsCQ,CQWW,CQWW DX,cw

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[ARRL] - Tuesday November 5 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 11:00 AM Eastern Update:The following information is from the Hurricane Watch Net:The Hurricane Watch Net will be activated today, Tuesday, as planned, with one minor update. After further review of the timing of the storm and the distance from land, we need to modify our plans. All will remain the same with the exception that we will now operate overnight. Activation...
[ARRL] - Friday November 1 2024
ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce that the 19th annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by RT Systems Inc, raised $47,000 for amateur radio STEM education. The event was held from October 18- 24, 2024. In addition to hundreds of views, the auction saw 329 individual bidders vying for equipment, vintage books, “mystery junk boxes” from the ARRL Lab, and more....
[ARRL] - Friday November 1 2024
Solar activity increased this week. Average daily sunspot numberwent from 127.7 to 197.4 and average solar flux from 170.5 to 240.2.Predicted solar flux is 270 on November 1-2, 265 and 260 on November3-4, 250 on November 5-7, 214, 195 and 182 on November 8-10, 172,168, 174 and 165 on November 11-14, and 162 on November 15-16.Predicted planetary A index is 5, 8, 15, and 10 on November 1-4, 5on N...
[RSGB] - Friday November 1 2024
At the recent RAYNET-UK AGM, the Brian Tindill Shield was awarded to RSGB President John McCullagh MBE, GI4BWM for his outstanding contribution to amateur radio and RAYNET in Northern Ireland. It highlighted in particular his outstanding contribution to providing emergency radio coverage during his voluntary service with RAYNET.
[RSGB] - Friday November 1 2024
The latest RSGB Tonight @ 8 webinar is on Monday 4 November. Mike Griffiths will present ‘Listening to the Enemy’ which looks at the experience of Scouser Harry Griffiths, G2DFH and his move to the St Erth receiving station in Cornwall. Like many other radio amateurs, Harry was drafted into the military during World War […]
[RSGB] - Friday November 1 2024
Youngsters on the Air month is fast approaching and the RSGB would love you to take part in this annual event. Special call sign GB24YOTA will be active throughout December. Whether you are an individual, club, school or social group, this is a fantastic opportunity to host the call sign with the aim of getting […]
[RSGB] - Friday November 1 2024
The Society is currently looking to recruit an RSGB member to be the Company Secretary. This volunteer position plays a key role in the Society’s governance and provides vital support in running Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting. Stephen Purser, GW4SHF took on the role temporarily after the previous Company Secretary stepped down. The […]
[RSGB] - Friday November 1 2024
Jamboree on the Air, or JOTA as it is also known, was very busy with large numbers of stations and call signs active across the weekend. The RSGB would like to thank everyone who contacted the Society with details of their stations so they could be added to the RSGB website. It was great to […]
[IARU R3] - Thursday October 31 2024
Uploading Spectrum Monitoring   from  Nov 2023 to Sep 2024 Uploaded the Spectrum Monitor Report: November 2023 ~ September 2024 Monitoring System Monitoring System R3…
[ARRL] - Thursday October 31 2024

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