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GB2RS NEWS
Sunday 6th January 2013
The news headlines:
Happy New Year
Centenary station G100RSGB operational
472kHz and 5MHz NoVs available to Full licensees
The news team and all the staff at RSGB HQ would like to wish our
newsreaders, listeners and online readers a very Happy New Year. We
would like to remind listeners that the deadline for news items is 10am
on Thursday mornings and we welcome your news every week. The GB2RS
script is uploaded to the Members Only area of the RSGB website on
Friday afternoons and placed in the public area on Mondays.
RSGB President Dave Wilson, M0OBW, opened the year-long operation of the
RSGB Centenary station, GB100RSGB, on 1 January as it was being hosted
by the Widnes & Runcorn ARC. During the year the callsign will be
operated by many different clubs and groups as it moves around the 13
RSGB Regions. Today and tomorrow, 6 and 7 January, the G100RSGB callsign
will be operated by Workington & District ARS; on 8 & 9 January it's the
turn of South Cheshire ARS; 10 January sees Oldham ARC operating the
special event station and, finally for this week, Furness ARS have the
callsign from 11 to 13 January. Although intentionally a celebration for
all to enjoy, there is an associated RSGB Centenary Award. The rules for
this have been amended this week to allow contacts with the station to
count for points on a Region/Band basis. Please check
www.rsgb.org/centenary/ for further information.
UK Full Licence holders can apply for 472kHz and 5MHz Notices of
Variation online at www.rsgb.org/operating. Click on Notices of
Variation in the right hand column. Both NoVs became effective on 1
January 2013.
Sadly, we've received a report that an FT-897, serial number 7L860208,
has gone missing from the Finningley Amateur Radio Society clubhouse.
Please contact the Secretary by e-mail to stuar...@yahoo.co.uk if you
come across it.
UKube-1, the UK Space Agency's first satellite, has booked its journey
into space on a Russian Soyuz-2 rocket. The launch is expected to take
place in Kazakhstan in March 2013. UKube-1 has also completed thermal
vacuum testing to verify the spacecraft operation in a simulated space
environment. UKube-1 will carry a set of AMSAT-UK FUNcube boards to
provide a 435/145MHz linear transponder and a 145.915MHz BPSK telemetry
beacon for educational outreach.
Many radio clubs took part in the International Museums Weekend special
event in 2012. In 2013, this event will take place on the double
weekends of 15 & 16 and 22 & 23 June. Radio amateurs are encouraged to
participate in this event by setting up stations in their local museums.
Organiser Harry, M1BYT asks that all those intending to take part in the
event should register their museum via the web form on the website
www.ukradioamateur.co.uk/imw.
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
There are no rallies taking place this weekend and the first rally of
the year will be the Red Rose Winter Rally on 13 January in the George H
Carnell Leisure Centre, Kingsway Park, M41 7FJ. The venue is easily
accessible from M60 J9. Doors open at 11am and there will be trade
stands, special interest groups, a Bring & Buy and an RSGB bookstand.
More details from Steve on 07502 295 141.
It is with regret that the Wakefield & District Radio Society must
announce the annual Northern Cross Rally, which was scheduled for Sunday
17 February, has had to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond their
control. For more information, contact the Chairman and Rally Manager,
Ken Quinn, G8FSO, on 07 900 563 117.
Now for the news of special events
RNLI SOS Radio week runs from 19 to 27 January and more than 25 stations
have registered to take part. For full details of those stations, check
out the website at www.sosradioweek.org.uk.
Pontefract & District ARS will be operating GB0SRW from 19 to 27 January
as part of RNLI SOS Radio week. The club will operate on the 2, 4, 20
and 40m bands. QSLs will be sent but only on receipt of a card either
direct to G0BPK or via the bureau to GB0SRW. Full details are on
QRZ.com.
Today, 6 January, the Icom club of Vienna supports an event known as
Kids Day. It's an opportunity for young people to become acquainted with
amateur radio via a hands-on experience. If you have the time and
inclination please tune in to 14.285MHz or thereabouts and give them a
call. They will be using the callsign OE1KIDS and would be very pleased
to hear from you.
Throughout 2013, Irish families and clans will be coming together in
many events to celebrate their history and heritage in The Gathering.
Irish amateur radio stations, both north and south of the border, will
be participating. The special event callsign EI13CLAN will be active
throughout the year and there will be a variety of awards and other
activities, details of which will be posted on the IRTS website,
www.irts.ie/thegathering.
And now the DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources
4T4RDP will be active until 13 January as part of the 2013 Dakar Rally.
They will be using SSB, CW, RTTY and digital modes on the 6 to 80 metre
bands. QSL via OA4O.
W6HGF/J8 will be on the air from St Vincent, IOTA NA-109, between 9 and
24 January. His operation will be focused on RTTY using dipoles and a
travelling beam. QSL direct to his home callsign, via Logbook of the
World or ClubLog.
DF3ZS and DL1QW will be active as stroke 5Z4 from Diani Beach, Kenya,
between 7 and 20 January. Their operation will be holiday style on 10
through to 80 metres using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home
callsign, direct or via the DARC Bureau.
Max, DJ4EL will operate as V31ME from Belize until 17 January, making a
side trip to Long Caye, IOTA NA-123, until 12 January.
A number of Japanese operators will be on the air from Palau from 9 to14
January. Callsigns to look for are T88SM, T88CP and T88HK. Activity will
be on all bands from 10 to 80m using SSB and CW. QSLs go via their home
callsigns.
Now the contest news
The ARRL RTTY Roundup will be making the datamodes portions of the HF
bands busy today, 6 January. Activity is on all datamodes and finishes
at 2359 tonight. In this event you can work everyone. There are low- and
high-power categories for single- and multi-operator stations, but no
single-band entries. Entrants are limited to a single transmitter,
irrespective of section. Send a signal report and serial number. US
stations will send a signal report and their 2-letter State code, while
Canadian stations will send a signal report and their 3-letter Province
code.
The 432MHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 2000 to 2230UTC on 8
January. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.
And now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 14th of
December to Thursday the 3rd of January, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS
on Friday the 4th of January.
Solar activity was mostly low with only low strength C class solar
flares taking place on most days. The largest solar flare was a C4,
which occurred on Christmas Day. On several days the activity was very
low, notably around the end of December. Solar flux levels declined
slightly from 122 units at the start of the period to just above 100
units by the 29th. The 90 day solar flux average on the 3rd of January
was 117 units, that's a decline of 28 units from exactly 12 months ago.
X-ray flux levels showed little variation day to day and varied between
B2 and B4 units. Geomagnetic activity was quiet every day. The most
disturbed day was the 17th with an Ap index of only ten units. In fact,
this was the only day in December with the Ap in double figures. Solar
wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw normal solar wind speeds, which
varied between 270 and 500 kilometres per second. Particle densities
were low every day except for the 30th, which increased briefly to
nearly 100 particles per cubic centimetre. Bz never varied more that
minus and plus 10 nanoTeslas. There was some Sporadic-E propagation into
Europe on 28 and 50MHz on some days and on others F2 openings to Asia,
Australia and North America.
And finally the solar forecast for the coming year. Twenty thirteen
should see the maximum for sunspot cycle 24; this is expected to take
place during late spring or early summer. We are already in the maximum
phase of the cycle. Most, but not every maximum sees a `double peak';
the first took place in February 2012 with a smoothed sunspot number of
66.9. Levels are still declining, and the latest figure for May 2012 is
61.7. If that turns out to be the maximum, it will be the lowest maximum
since sunspot cycle number 6 that peaked in May 1816 with a smoothed
sunspot number of 59. At sunspot maximum the Sun's polar magnetic field
reverses. The polar regions change and become the opposite magnetic
polarity to what they had been for about the last 11 years. This process
takes between 12 and 24 months to complete. This is thought to be the
one of the reasons why solar activity is not as intense during this
period, and the reason behind the double peak. During the last maximum
the first, higher peak took place in the April 2000, with a smoothed
sunspot number 121. The second, lower peak took place in November 2002,
at 116, before continuing to sunspot minimum. Comparing this sunspot
cycle with the last for the number of X class solar flares, 120 took
place during the last cycle and only 8 so far for this cycle. They were
331 days with the daily solar flux figure above 200 flux units during
the last cycle, with the highest of 289 units on the 26th of October
2003. The highest daily figure so far for this for this cycle is only
182 units, which occurred on the 7th of November 2011.
During the summer months MUFs will reach their daily highs during the
evening but during the autumn and winter months will take place around
local midday. The daily highs are expected to peak probably for this
cycle next autumn. Sporadic-E will take place on most days from May to
late August.
And that's all for this week from the propagation team.
Next, the Local News:
Please note that details of all RSGB-affiliated clubs and societies
can be found on the RSGB website, including email addresses
and website links where known.
[Note to Newsreaders: Please read the local news items appropriate to
the service area of your transmission.]
NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio
Club is holding a club net on 145.225MHz today and next Sunday. On
Tuesday there's a Morse class at 19.45 and a committee meeting at 20.30.
Friday sees the shack social from 19.30, and next Sunday they're taking
part in the 80m AFS CW Contest. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412
819.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is running an open net on
145.250.00MHz from 7 30pm on Monday. Tuesday sees an open net on
70.475.00MHz from 7 30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email to
spirit...@hotmail.co.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding its AGM on Wednesday. The simplex
club net is on 145.375MHz from 20.00 on Tuesday. Next Saturday sees the
surgery and mentoring from 0900. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Birmingham Radio Society is holding its regular coffee morning on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees a meeting in the main hall to discuss New Year
resolutions. Training classes are on Thursday with Dave Murphy, G8OWL,
while Friday sees shack and aerial work. Contact Mick Cleary, G7RRP, on
07595 696 359.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society invites members to bring
their 4m gear to see about getting a 4m net started. Details from Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to ra...@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club will discuss ideas
for the new year. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Worcester Radio Amateurs Association is holding a table top
sale. Details from Rich Moles, M0UVA, via email to
secr...@m0zoo.co.uk.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078
003.
On Wednesday South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having a video night.
Contact Robin, G4NDM, on 01159 372 942.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is discussing
winter projects. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a video night.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with two items of advance news. South Tyneside Amateur Radio
Society is starting Foundation and Intermediate courses this month. For
more information contact Darren, 2E0MTY, on 07511 968 073, or email
starsra...@yahoo.co.uk.
Bury Radio Society will commence a Foundation course on Tuesday 29
January. It will run for 8 weeks, including the exam. For more
information please contact Norman, G1HHU on 07525 932 729 or email
trai...@BuryRadioSociety.org.uk.
Now for the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Angel of the
North Amateur Radio Club commences enrolment for its Foundation and
Intermediate courses. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is looking at microcontroller
projects including a hands-on demo by John Collins, G8JHG. More
information from Peter Day, G3PHO, by email to sa...@g3pho.org.uk.
On Monday South Tyneside Amateur Radio Society is having a night on the
air. Details from 2E0MTY, on 07511 968 073.
On Monday Workington and District Radio and IT Group is on the air and
having a club meeting. Details from Barry Easdon, G0RZI, on 01946 812
092.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society is on the air and continues its
Intermediate training. Contact Paul, M0PKW, on 07768 996 370.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a night on the air on
145.575MHz. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a PC
clinic with Dave, G4UGM. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is looking at Tyneside's secret
war. Contact Bob, M6KLO, by email to ma...@g0nwm.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club commences is Intermediate course on
Tuesday. On Thursday there's a display and demo in association with
Craigavon Borough Council and the BBC for the televised `Stargaze Live'
programme from Oxford Island, Craigavon. Next Sunday there's a talk by
guest speaker John, Mi0DFG / ZE5JS / Z25JS on amateur radio in Rhodesia
/ Zimbabwe and the need for homebrew radio. Contact Brian Burns, MI0TGO,
by email to muarc.s...@yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
evening. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.
On Wednesday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a presentation on
computer generated logging. Details from Tom Ferguson, GM1OST, on 01292
532 088.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society Video Evening at the Edinburgh Cine
& Video Society, 23a Fettes Row, Edinburgh. Details form Alan J. Masson,
GM3PSP, on 0131 623 4580.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz night and
SD workshop. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a normal
club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Worthing &
District Amateur Radio Club has its monthly breakfast meeting at the
Goring CafĘ at 9am today. On Wednesday there's a talk on portable
magnetic loops by Phil, G4UDU. Next Sunday they're taking part in the
AFS contest, CW. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.
Farnborough & District Radio Society is running a slow Morse net on
Monday from 13.00 hrs on 3.570MHz, then the G2DX Top Band net on
1.995MHz from 8pm. All are welcome. On Wednesday there's a natter night
and Friday sees a net from 8pm on 144.675MHz. Contact Neville, G3SPD, on
01252 404 816.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM on Monday at
Chaseley. Wednesday sees an operating evening at the Hailsham shack.
Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is running its 70cm net on GB3ER from
8.30pm on Tuesday. The Foundation course is on Thursday at Danbury
Village Hall. Friday sees reminiscences of the life of G5HF, SK, from
7.30 at Great Baddow Parish Hall. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469
008.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday Thames
Amateur Radio Group holds its club net on GB3DA from 8pm. Details from
Pete Sipple, M0PSX, on 07940 579 116.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night on the topic of what radio presents we had for Christmas. For more
information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is doing its contest planning.
Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
On Monday Surrey Radio Contact Club is having a talk on practical Yagi
design by Alton Antennas. Contact John, G3MCX, on 02086 883 322.
On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack. For more
information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.
On Tuesday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz and preparing
for the rally. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for the Canvey
Rally. Contact Dave, G4UVJ, on 01268 697 978.
On Wednesday Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
general meeting & members' forum. More details from Terry, G0VFW, on
01442 831 491.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a show and
tell evening. Details from Kevan, 2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on datamodes
by Nigel, G0RPM, including a live demonstration provided an antenna can
be erected. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, by email to g8...@arrl.net.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the secrets of 3D imaging by Simon Lambert, M0XIE. Details from Pete,
G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Friday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having its annual
dinner. Details from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
aspects of Japanese culture by Peter, M0DCV. Contact Ron, G3KBR, on
01223 501 712.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is watching the T32C
DXpedition DVD. Details from Liz, M0ACL, on 02380 254 599.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a round table
discussion of events for 2013. Contact Mike Mundy, G1TDL, on 01444 246
899.
On Friday Radio Society of Harrow is having a talk on 40 years of
technical things at the BBC by Tony, G0OVA. More information from Linda,
G7RJL, on 02083 868 586.
On Friday Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society invites members to
report on their radio activities over Christmas and the New Year.
Contact Andrew Maish, G4ADM, on 02083 353 434.
On Saturday Verulam Amateur Radio Club commences its four Foundation
course. Contact Ralph, G1BSZ, on 01923 265 572.
Next Sunday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the AFS Contest
CW. Details are on the web at www.harc.org.uk.
Next Sunday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is having its
New Year's carvery dinner. Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 02085 021
645.
Next Sunday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in
the Affiliated Societies Team Contest CW. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635
862 737.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Exeter Amateur
Radio Society has its Monday HF net at 19.45 on 3.675MHz, the Tuesday 2m
net on 145.575MHz at 19.45 and the Thursday 4m net on 70.425MHz at
19.00. Contact Nick, 2E0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Riviera Amateur Radio Club has changed its regular meeting at HQ to
19:30 on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club 2m net on 145.425MHz from
20.00. Contact Alan Wyatt, G2DXU, by email to rivie...@gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Wednesday
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417 048.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club welcomes its new
members with an introduction meeting and will also have a programme
planning meeting. Contact Brian, M0BHG, on 01752 844 321.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on kite
antennas by Henryk, M0HTB. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838
695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk.
Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317 750.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a quiz by M0WOB. Details
from George Davis, G3ICO, on 01935 425 669.
On Friday Guernsey Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas dinner
at Pier 17. Contact Tom Burnett, 2U0TKB, on 07781 405 083.
On Friday Poole Radio Society is watching DXpedition DVDs. More
information from Bill Coombes, G4ERV, by email to
secr...@g4prs.org.uk.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and 80m
club net. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
g6...@tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
Today, Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk
sale at Waunfawr Hall. Note that the club is closed on Thursday. Details
from Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is planning for the AFS Contest.
More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday 7 January Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
Copyright ż RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 7 January
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast.
Sunday 6th January 2013
The news headlines:
Happy New Year
Centenary station G100RSGB operational
472kHz and 5MHz NoVs available to Full licensees
The news team and all the staff at RSGB HQ would like to wish our
newsreaders, listeners and online readers a very Happy New Year. We
would like to remind listeners that the deadline for news items is 10am
on Thursday mornings and we welcome your news every week. The GB2RS
script is uploaded to the Members Only area of the RSGB website on
Friday afternoons and placed in the public area on Mondays.
RSGB President Dave Wilson, M0OBW, opened the year-long operation of the
RSGB Centenary station, GB100RSGB, on 1 January as it was being hosted
by the Widnes & Runcorn ARC. During the year the callsign will be
operated by many different clubs and groups as it moves around the 13
RSGB Regions. Today and tomorrow, 6 and 7 January, the G100RSGB callsign
will be operated by Workington & District ARS; on 8 & 9 January it's the
turn of South Cheshire ARS; 10 January sees Oldham ARC operating the
special event station and, finally for this week, Furness ARS have the
callsign from 11 to 13 January. Although intentionally a celebration for
all to enjoy, there is an associated RSGB Centenary Award. The rules for
this have been amended this week to allow contacts with the station to
count for points on a Region/Band basis. Please check
www.rsgb.org/centenary/ for further information.
UK Full Licence holders can apply for 472kHz and 5MHz Notices of
Variation online at www.rsgb.org/operating. Click on Notices of
Variation in the right hand column. Both NoVs became effective on 1
January 2013.
Sadly, we've received a report that an FT-897, serial number 7L860208,
has gone missing from the Finningley Amateur Radio Society clubhouse.
Please contact the Secretary by e-mail to stuar...@yahoo.co.uk if you
come across it.
UKube-1, the UK Space Agency's first satellite, has booked its journey
into space on a Russian Soyuz-2 rocket. The launch is expected to take
place in Kazakhstan in March 2013. UKube-1 has also completed thermal
vacuum testing to verify the spacecraft operation in a simulated space
environment. UKube-1 will carry a set of AMSAT-UK FUNcube boards to
provide a 435/145MHz linear transponder and a 145.915MHz BPSK telemetry
beacon for educational outreach.
Many radio clubs took part in the International Museums Weekend special
event in 2012. In 2013, this event will take place on the double
weekends of 15 & 16 and 22 & 23 June. Radio amateurs are encouraged to
participate in this event by setting up stations in their local museums.
Organiser Harry, M1BYT asks that all those intending to take part in the
event should register their museum via the web form on the website
www.ukradioamateur.co.uk/imw.
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
There are no rallies taking place this weekend and the first rally of
the year will be the Red Rose Winter Rally on 13 January in the George H
Carnell Leisure Centre, Kingsway Park, M41 7FJ. The venue is easily
accessible from M60 J9. Doors open at 11am and there will be trade
stands, special interest groups, a Bring & Buy and an RSGB bookstand.
More details from Steve on 07502 295 141.
It is with regret that the Wakefield & District Radio Society must
announce the annual Northern Cross Rally, which was scheduled for Sunday
17 February, has had to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond their
control. For more information, contact the Chairman and Rally Manager,
Ken Quinn, G8FSO, on 07 900 563 117.
Now for the news of special events
RNLI SOS Radio week runs from 19 to 27 January and more than 25 stations
have registered to take part. For full details of those stations, check
out the website at www.sosradioweek.org.uk.
Pontefract & District ARS will be operating GB0SRW from 19 to 27 January
as part of RNLI SOS Radio week. The club will operate on the 2, 4, 20
and 40m bands. QSLs will be sent but only on receipt of a card either
direct to G0BPK or via the bureau to GB0SRW. Full details are on
QRZ.com.
Today, 6 January, the Icom club of Vienna supports an event known as
Kids Day. It's an opportunity for young people to become acquainted with
amateur radio via a hands-on experience. If you have the time and
inclination please tune in to 14.285MHz or thereabouts and give them a
call. They will be using the callsign OE1KIDS and would be very pleased
to hear from you.
Throughout 2013, Irish families and clans will be coming together in
many events to celebrate their history and heritage in The Gathering.
Irish amateur radio stations, both north and south of the border, will
be participating. The special event callsign EI13CLAN will be active
throughout the year and there will be a variety of awards and other
activities, details of which will be posted on the IRTS website,
www.irts.ie/thegathering.
And now the DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources
4T4RDP will be active until 13 January as part of the 2013 Dakar Rally.
They will be using SSB, CW, RTTY and digital modes on the 6 to 80 metre
bands. QSL via OA4O.
W6HGF/J8 will be on the air from St Vincent, IOTA NA-109, between 9 and
24 January. His operation will be focused on RTTY using dipoles and a
travelling beam. QSL direct to his home callsign, via Logbook of the
World or ClubLog.
DF3ZS and DL1QW will be active as stroke 5Z4 from Diani Beach, Kenya,
between 7 and 20 January. Their operation will be holiday style on 10
through to 80 metres using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home
callsign, direct or via the DARC Bureau.
Max, DJ4EL will operate as V31ME from Belize until 17 January, making a
side trip to Long Caye, IOTA NA-123, until 12 January.
A number of Japanese operators will be on the air from Palau from 9 to14
January. Callsigns to look for are T88SM, T88CP and T88HK. Activity will
be on all bands from 10 to 80m using SSB and CW. QSLs go via their home
callsigns.
Now the contest news
The ARRL RTTY Roundup will be making the datamodes portions of the HF
bands busy today, 6 January. Activity is on all datamodes and finishes
at 2359 tonight. In this event you can work everyone. There are low- and
high-power categories for single- and multi-operator stations, but no
single-band entries. Entrants are limited to a single transmitter,
irrespective of section. Send a signal report and serial number. US
stations will send a signal report and their 2-letter State code, while
Canadian stations will send a signal report and their 3-letter Province
code.
The 432MHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 2000 to 2230UTC on 8
January. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.
And now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 14th of
December to Thursday the 3rd of January, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS
on Friday the 4th of January.
Solar activity was mostly low with only low strength C class solar
flares taking place on most days. The largest solar flare was a C4,
which occurred on Christmas Day. On several days the activity was very
low, notably around the end of December. Solar flux levels declined
slightly from 122 units at the start of the period to just above 100
units by the 29th. The 90 day solar flux average on the 3rd of January
was 117 units, that's a decline of 28 units from exactly 12 months ago.
X-ray flux levels showed little variation day to day and varied between
B2 and B4 units. Geomagnetic activity was quiet every day. The most
disturbed day was the 17th with an Ap index of only ten units. In fact,
this was the only day in December with the Ap in double figures. Solar
wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw normal solar wind speeds, which
varied between 270 and 500 kilometres per second. Particle densities
were low every day except for the 30th, which increased briefly to
nearly 100 particles per cubic centimetre. Bz never varied more that
minus and plus 10 nanoTeslas. There was some Sporadic-E propagation into
Europe on 28 and 50MHz on some days and on others F2 openings to Asia,
Australia and North America.
And finally the solar forecast for the coming year. Twenty thirteen
should see the maximum for sunspot cycle 24; this is expected to take
place during late spring or early summer. We are already in the maximum
phase of the cycle. Most, but not every maximum sees a `double peak';
the first took place in February 2012 with a smoothed sunspot number of
66.9. Levels are still declining, and the latest figure for May 2012 is
61.7. If that turns out to be the maximum, it will be the lowest maximum
since sunspot cycle number 6 that peaked in May 1816 with a smoothed
sunspot number of 59. At sunspot maximum the Sun's polar magnetic field
reverses. The polar regions change and become the opposite magnetic
polarity to what they had been for about the last 11 years. This process
takes between 12 and 24 months to complete. This is thought to be the
one of the reasons why solar activity is not as intense during this
period, and the reason behind the double peak. During the last maximum
the first, higher peak took place in the April 2000, with a smoothed
sunspot number 121. The second, lower peak took place in November 2002,
at 116, before continuing to sunspot minimum. Comparing this sunspot
cycle with the last for the number of X class solar flares, 120 took
place during the last cycle and only 8 so far for this cycle. They were
331 days with the daily solar flux figure above 200 flux units during
the last cycle, with the highest of 289 units on the 26th of October
2003. The highest daily figure so far for this for this cycle is only
182 units, which occurred on the 7th of November 2011.
During the summer months MUFs will reach their daily highs during the
evening but during the autumn and winter months will take place around
local midday. The daily highs are expected to peak probably for this
cycle next autumn. Sporadic-E will take place on most days from May to
late August.
And that's all for this week from the propagation team.
Next, the Local News:
Please note that details of all RSGB-affiliated clubs and societies
can be found on the RSGB website, including email addresses
and website links where known.
[Note to Newsreaders: Please read the local news items appropriate to
the service area of your transmission.]
NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio
Club is holding a club net on 145.225MHz today and next Sunday. On
Tuesday there's a Morse class at 19.45 and a committee meeting at 20.30.
Friday sees the shack social from 19.30, and next Sunday they're taking
part in the 80m AFS CW Contest. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412
819.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is running an open net on
145.250.00MHz from 7 30pm on Monday. Tuesday sees an open net on
70.475.00MHz from 7 30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email to
spirit...@hotmail.co.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding its AGM on Wednesday. The simplex
club net is on 145.375MHz from 20.00 on Tuesday. Next Saturday sees the
surgery and mentoring from 0900. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Birmingham Radio Society is holding its regular coffee morning on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees a meeting in the main hall to discuss New Year
resolutions. Training classes are on Thursday with Dave Murphy, G8OWL,
while Friday sees shack and aerial work. Contact Mick Cleary, G7RRP, on
07595 696 359.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society invites members to bring
their 4m gear to see about getting a 4m net started. Details from Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to ra...@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club will discuss ideas
for the new year. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Worcester Radio Amateurs Association is holding a table top
sale. Details from Rich Moles, M0UVA, via email to
secr...@m0zoo.co.uk.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078
003.
On Wednesday South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having a video night.
Contact Robin, G4NDM, on 01159 372 942.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is discussing
winter projects. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a video night.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with two items of advance news. South Tyneside Amateur Radio
Society is starting Foundation and Intermediate courses this month. For
more information contact Darren, 2E0MTY, on 07511 968 073, or email
starsra...@yahoo.co.uk.
Bury Radio Society will commence a Foundation course on Tuesday 29
January. It will run for 8 weeks, including the exam. For more
information please contact Norman, G1HHU on 07525 932 729 or email
trai...@BuryRadioSociety.org.uk.
Now for the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Angel of the
North Amateur Radio Club commences enrolment for its Foundation and
Intermediate courses. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is looking at microcontroller
projects including a hands-on demo by John Collins, G8JHG. More
information from Peter Day, G3PHO, by email to sa...@g3pho.org.uk.
On Monday South Tyneside Amateur Radio Society is having a night on the
air. Details from 2E0MTY, on 07511 968 073.
On Monday Workington and District Radio and IT Group is on the air and
having a club meeting. Details from Barry Easdon, G0RZI, on 01946 812
092.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society is on the air and continues its
Intermediate training. Contact Paul, M0PKW, on 07768 996 370.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a night on the air on
145.575MHz. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a PC
clinic with Dave, G4UGM. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is looking at Tyneside's secret
war. Contact Bob, M6KLO, by email to ma...@g0nwm.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club commences is Intermediate course on
Tuesday. On Thursday there's a display and demo in association with
Craigavon Borough Council and the BBC for the televised `Stargaze Live'
programme from Oxford Island, Craigavon. Next Sunday there's a talk by
guest speaker John, Mi0DFG / ZE5JS / Z25JS on amateur radio in Rhodesia
/ Zimbabwe and the need for homebrew radio. Contact Brian Burns, MI0TGO,
by email to muarc.s...@yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
evening. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.
On Wednesday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a presentation on
computer generated logging. Details from Tom Ferguson, GM1OST, on 01292
532 088.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society Video Evening at the Edinburgh Cine
& Video Society, 23a Fettes Row, Edinburgh. Details form Alan J. Masson,
GM3PSP, on 0131 623 4580.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz night and
SD workshop. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a normal
club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Worthing &
District Amateur Radio Club has its monthly breakfast meeting at the
Goring CafĘ at 9am today. On Wednesday there's a talk on portable
magnetic loops by Phil, G4UDU. Next Sunday they're taking part in the
AFS contest, CW. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.
Farnborough & District Radio Society is running a slow Morse net on
Monday from 13.00 hrs on 3.570MHz, then the G2DX Top Band net on
1.995MHz from 8pm. All are welcome. On Wednesday there's a natter night
and Friday sees a net from 8pm on 144.675MHz. Contact Neville, G3SPD, on
01252 404 816.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM on Monday at
Chaseley. Wednesday sees an operating evening at the Hailsham shack.
Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is running its 70cm net on GB3ER from
8.30pm on Tuesday. The Foundation course is on Thursday at Danbury
Village Hall. Friday sees reminiscences of the life of G5HF, SK, from
7.30 at Great Baddow Parish Hall. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469
008.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday Thames
Amateur Radio Group holds its club net on GB3DA from 8pm. Details from
Pete Sipple, M0PSX, on 07940 579 116.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night on the topic of what radio presents we had for Christmas. For more
information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is doing its contest planning.
Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
On Monday Surrey Radio Contact Club is having a talk on practical Yagi
design by Alton Antennas. Contact John, G3MCX, on 02086 883 322.
On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack. For more
information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.
On Tuesday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz and preparing
for the rally. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for the Canvey
Rally. Contact Dave, G4UVJ, on 01268 697 978.
On Wednesday Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
general meeting & members' forum. More details from Terry, G0VFW, on
01442 831 491.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a show and
tell evening. Details from Kevan, 2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on datamodes
by Nigel, G0RPM, including a live demonstration provided an antenna can
be erected. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, by email to g8...@arrl.net.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the secrets of 3D imaging by Simon Lambert, M0XIE. Details from Pete,
G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Friday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having its annual
dinner. Details from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
aspects of Japanese culture by Peter, M0DCV. Contact Ron, G3KBR, on
01223 501 712.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is watching the T32C
DXpedition DVD. Details from Liz, M0ACL, on 02380 254 599.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a round table
discussion of events for 2013. Contact Mike Mundy, G1TDL, on 01444 246
899.
On Friday Radio Society of Harrow is having a talk on 40 years of
technical things at the BBC by Tony, G0OVA. More information from Linda,
G7RJL, on 02083 868 586.
On Friday Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society invites members to
report on their radio activities over Christmas and the New Year.
Contact Andrew Maish, G4ADM, on 02083 353 434.
On Saturday Verulam Amateur Radio Club commences its four Foundation
course. Contact Ralph, G1BSZ, on 01923 265 572.
Next Sunday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the AFS Contest
CW. Details are on the web at www.harc.org.uk.
Next Sunday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is having its
New Year's carvery dinner. Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 02085 021
645.
Next Sunday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in
the Affiliated Societies Team Contest CW. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635
862 737.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Exeter Amateur
Radio Society has its Monday HF net at 19.45 on 3.675MHz, the Tuesday 2m
net on 145.575MHz at 19.45 and the Thursday 4m net on 70.425MHz at
19.00. Contact Nick, 2E0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Riviera Amateur Radio Club has changed its regular meeting at HQ to
19:30 on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club 2m net on 145.425MHz from
20.00. Contact Alan Wyatt, G2DXU, by email to rivie...@gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Wednesday
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417 048.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club welcomes its new
members with an introduction meeting and will also have a programme
planning meeting. Contact Brian, M0BHG, on 01752 844 321.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on kite
antennas by Henryk, M0HTB. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838
695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk.
Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317 750.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a quiz by M0WOB. Details
from George Davis, G3ICO, on 01935 425 669.
On Friday Guernsey Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas dinner
at Pier 17. Contact Tom Burnett, 2U0TKB, on 07781 405 083.
On Friday Poole Radio Society is watching DXpedition DVDs. More
information from Bill Coombes, G4ERV, by email to
secr...@g4prs.org.uk.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and 80m
club net. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
g6...@tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
Today, Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk
sale at Waunfawr Hall. Note that the club is closed on Thursday. Details
from Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is planning for the AFS Contest.
More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday 7 January Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
Copyright ż RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 7 January
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast.
jim stewart
Jan 7, 2013, 1:48:32 PM1/7/13
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> Sunday 6th January 2013
>
> The news headlines:
>
> Happy New Year
>
jim stewart
Jan 7, 2013, 1:51:43 PM1/7/13
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> Sadly, we've received a report that an FT-897, serial number 7L860208,
> has gone missing from the Finningley Amateur Radio Society clubhouse.
> Please contact the Secretary by e-mail to stuar...@yahoo.co.uk if you
> come across it.
>
g4KfK
Jan 7, 2013, 1:51:45 PM1/7/13
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Scotland?
jim stewart
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Sounds good to me.
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Can I upgrade ? ...
Jan 7, 2013, 3:30:47 PM1/7/13
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"FranK Turner-Smith G3VKI" <g3...@turner-smith.co.uK> wrote in message
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> "jim stewart" <jim.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:JVEGs.1322$1L6....@fx07.fr7...
>>
>> "g4KfK" <mike.ga...@googlemail.com> wrote in message
>> news:3e7d1b27-0ca2-4078...@b16g2000vbh.googlegroups.com...
>> On Jan 7, 6:48 pm, "jim stewart" <jim.gm4...@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>>> > Sunday 6th January 2013
>>>
>>> > The news headlines:
>>>
>>> > Happy New Year
>>>
>>> wait a minute....that was Tuesday......
>>
>>>Yeah - but aren't the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th public holidays in
>>>Scotland?
>>
>> five day piss up I would call it ..........
>>
> Sounds good to me.
but does it sound good to your liver? ........
> news:JVEGs.1322$1L6....@fx07.fr7...
>>
>> "g4KfK" <mike.ga...@googlemail.com> wrote in message
>> news:3e7d1b27-0ca2-4078...@b16g2000vbh.googlegroups.com...
>> On Jan 7, 6:48 pm, "jim stewart" <jim.gm4...@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>>> > Sunday 6th January 2013
>>>
>>> > The news headlines:
>>>
>>> > Happy New Year
>>>
>>> wait a minute....that was Tuesday......
>>
>>>Yeah - but aren't the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th public holidays in
>>>Scotland?
>>
>> five day piss up I would call it ..........
>>
> Sounds good to me.
FranK Turner-Smith G3VKI
Jan 8, 2013, 10:53:18 AM1/8/13
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"Can I upgrade ? ..." <jim.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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Dunno, it's probably too pickled to care by now.
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