The corpse of old sunspot AR2987 exploded yesterday, April 11th, hurling debris directly toward Earth. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded the eruption. The S-shaped magnetic filament at the base of the explosion is a classic “sigmoid structure.” Solar magnetic fields often assume Read more…
Day: 12 April 2022
World Amateur Radio Day….
Every April 18th, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. On this day in 1925 the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris, with members from 25 countries, growing to 160 member societies today. The Read more…
RAC Special Event….
RAC ‘Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day’ special event: On Monday, April 18, 2022, Radio Amateurs of Canada is organizing a special on-air event to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day.Every year on April 18, Radio Amateurs worldwide take to Read more…
NOAA Alerts….
NOAA Alerts Space Weather Message Code: WATA30Serial Number: 203Issue Time: 2022 Apr 11 2153 UTC WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:Apr 12: None (Below G1) Apr 13: None (Below G1) Apr 14: G2 (Moderate) Read more…
RAC: ISED Releases Updated Policy on Amateur Radio and Examinations….
On March 22, 2022, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released updated versions of two important policy documents: RIC-1 – Guide for Examiners Accredited to Conduct Examinations for Amateur Radio Operator Certificates and RIC-3 – Information on the Amateur Radio Service. Both documents Read more…
VK9NT – Norfolk Island….
Apr 12, 2022 [REMINDER] VK3HJ, VK3QB and VK6CQ will be active from Norfolk island as VK9NT during April 14-25, 2022. QRV on 160-10m CW, SSB & FT8. QSL via M0OXO.