If you have been on the HF bands lately, you may have noticed that a number of new prefixes are in use by stations in the Russian Federation. Here is a summary of the changes recently adopted by the Russian telecommunication authorities. * Russian prefixes with the numeral 2 are no longer limited to Kaliningradsk.…
It should be easier to use Amateur Radio while visiting the Russian Federation following their decision to join the CEPT Radio Amateur License agreement. At a recent meeting the Russian State Commission for Radio Frequencies decided that the Russian Federation will join CEPT Recommendation T/R 61-01 (CEPT Radio Amateur License) and ECC/REC/(05)06 (CEPT Novice). The…
Many years ago, when I was SWL (UA0-139-86) I had two great Russian military receivers (see picture below). It was a heavy and very reliable equipment. After a few years (in 1975) I got my first HAM Radio call sign UA0KCE and this equipment never let me down. This Radio I Wish I Still Had…
On Jan 21, 2010, the Russian licensing authority allocated following prefix numbers to neighbouring regions: Digit to call area —————— 2 = 3 5 = 3 7 = 6 8 = 9 More details can be found on the homepage of RW2L at QRZ.com. The Russian government passed a resolution for a administrative reform. UA9G:…
Фото: © Олеся Курпяева За бело-красной ленточкой, огораживающей площадку у кромки леса, тянется вверх ажурная антенна, рядом с ней палатка, а в ней два человека в наушниках отстукивают морзянку… Таких точек в Домодедовском районе Подмосковья в минувшие выходные было 48. Вчера здесь завершился чемпионат мира по радиоспорту. “Для радиолюбителей это событие, как для спортсменов –…