2012

Hello Everyone, Well another year closing and a new one about to start. Hard to believe that we are about to start a new year where does the time go?
One thing about the year ahead with the sunspot peak to happen around sometime in 2013, 2012 should have some great time to surf the bands.
So what are your plans for 2012? have you thought about trying something new for the new year a new mode a new band that you may have thought of but never got round to trying like the 902 MHz band. I got into this band early this year and i had passed experience back in the 80's with 900 MHz in the UK with 934 MHz CB that  sadly is no longer about but i will go into this band a bit later.
Have you thought about (if not a member) of joining a local club. If your work scheduled is stopping you you can always join some have a monthly news letter that is worth reading plus your giving support for the the repeaters they run if you use them a lot. of course the main association is the ARRL (American Radio League) They where formed back in 1914 and mainly serve the USA.If your in the UK then you will have the RSGB(Radio Society Of Great Britain) this was formed a year early the the ARRL in 1913. These both serve a great curse and both have great magazine that they send out to members every month. The ARRL have the magazine QST while the RSGB have Radcom.
I would like to end this by wishing everyone a very happy near year and i hope 2012 will be a great year to everyone.
Hope to catch you all on the air.
Good DX and be safe
73 De Steve K4STA/G0OMM