SARCFEST
Sunday 7th August - Come along
Everyone is cordially invited to the Summerland ARC Hamfest ("SARCFEST"). at the clubrooms, 414 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill. 11km east of Lismore, off the Bruxner Highway.
Gates open at 8am. Traders entry from 7 am.
Parking via Livotto Drive.
Entry is $2, or $5 for a family. What's on at SARCFEST 2011
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Newsflash
| A Few Sunspots Drive Active 2009 IARU Test |
| While the sunspot numbers over the IARU 2009 weekend were nothing spectacular, there was more than enough activity to keep the bands active, as even 10 meters showed some life at times. Early top scores included John Sluymer VE3EJ and Fernando Martinez EF3A (EA3KU) with 2.28 and 2.29 million points from opposite sides of the Atlantic in the single op Mixed High Power category. read full article |
| CQ WW RTTY Returns For Another Record Year |
| The record setting growth of RTTY contests will likely be on display this weekend as the CQ WW RTTY contest takes over the HF bands for a full 48 hours, kicking off the 2008 trifecta of CQ WW DX contests. The number of logs was up 14% in 2007 and that number is expected to grow even more in this 22nd running of this contest. read full article |
| ARRL Sends Ham Aid Equipment to Haiti |
| Even though the communications infrastructure in earthquake-ravaged Haiti is being rebuilt, there is still need for Amateur Radio communications. To assist in this effort, the ARRL's Ham-Aid program is providing equipment for local amateurs to use. |
| Back To Topband For 2011 CQ 160 CW Contest |
| It's time to head back to the Topband, as the biggest 160 meter contest of the year
arrives this weekend, with the CQ 160 CW test. While it may not have the unbelievable
conditions of two years ago, it's still a chance for expert and newcomer alike to
work a host of DX from all corners of the world. read full article |
| No Repeat CQ WW SSB Champs In Top Single Op Categories |
| The top two single operator prizes in the 2010 CQ WW SSB Contest are wide open affairs
this year, as defending High Power champ HC8A/N6KT and Low Power champ P40A/KK9A won't be trying to
repeat their victories in 2010, leaving the door open for other contest heavyweights. read full article |
| Record Book In Danger In 2010 CQ WPX CW Contest |
| After watching big chunks of the CQ WPX SSB record book get re-written in this year's
contest, it's not too big of a stretch to think that 2010 may bring the same kind of
high scores for the CQ WPX CW Contest this weekend. read full article |