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GB2RS NEWS
Sunday 14th April 2013
The news headlines:
* World Amateur Radio Day
* New RSGB website to go live
* GU100RSGB on the air later this week
On 18 April, World Amateur Radio Day celebrates the forming of the
International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) on 18 April 1925. This year
the theme is Entering Its Second Century of Disaster Communications.
This commemorates the first known use of amateur radio in a disaster
situation when, in March 1913, the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio
flooded its banks, killing more than 100 people. According to local
newspapers, Herbert Akerberg, a 15-year-old from Hilltop, Ohio used his
home radio transmitter to send SOS calls via Morse code for nearly 72
hours. His actions were highly commended by the city authorities and
his achievement widely heralded over the country as a new contribution
to the comparatively new science of radio.
After almost a year of planning and building a new site by a small team
led by Alan, G0TLK, we are pleased to announce the new RSGB site will
be going live at the end of this week at www.rsgb.org. It's not yet
complete and development work will continue. We need authors,
particularly for the technical section, and good quality pictures. If
you want to help please contact the RSGB General Manager, Graham
Coomber, G0NBI by e-mail at graham....@rsgb.org.uk.
G100RSGB, the special event callsign celebrating the RSGB Centenary,
stays in Region 11 again this week. Today, 14 April, Torbay ARS are
running a 24 hour HF station in Newton Abbot using SSB, digital modes
and FM. Monday sees Taunton & District ARS running CW and SSB on the 10
to 40m bands. Tuesday the callsign moves to Sidmouth where Norman
Lockyer Observatory will be running HF, 6m and 70cm using SSB, PSK31 &
ROS. Wednesday sees Exmouth ARC putting the callsign on the air. On
Thursday 18 April, West Devon RC will be running CW and SSB on 70cm, 2,
6, 10, 20 and 40m from Plymouth. Friday 19 April and Riviera ARC will
be on the air from Torquay using the 2, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 40 and 80m
bands on CW, SSB, PSK and SSTV. Next weekend, 20 and 21 April, the
callsgin moves to Guernsey and changes to GU100RSGB. The club will be
on the HF bands as well as 6m to 70cm using SSB, RTTY, PSK, Satellite,
WSJT and SSTV. Details of how to get your QSL card are on the website,
www.rsgb.org.uk.
On Thursday, the RSGB gave a presentation to staff at Ofcom entitled
the RSGB's first 100 years. It celebrated the history of the Society,
its relationship with the regulator and what amateur radio can achieve
in today's world. After the talk, which was presented by Jim Lee,
G4AEH, Ofcom's Head of Business Radio, Paul Jarvis, thanked the Society
for the presentation and said it showed the amateur hobby in an
excellent light.
On Tuesday 9 April, the count took place for the re-establishment of
the RAIBC committee. The ballot was overseen and conducted by the RSGB.
Brian Tuffill was elected Chairman and Terry Baldwin was appointed
equipment manager with Mr Maunder and Mr Watts elected as Committee
Members. The count was conducted by Carlos Eavis, G3VHF and Mark
Allgar, M1MPA from the RSGB staff and an independent
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast scrutiniser Bill Pyle, G8IAY. The
RAIBC were represented by Terry Baldwin who took no part in the count
process.
The latest Region One IARU Monitoring System newsletter reports a
Russian over the horizon radar has been transmitting between 3.555 to
3.590 and 3.750 to 3.785MHz. The signal is always 35kHz wide with its
location believed to be in the area of Makhachkala in the Caspian Sea.
A letter has been sent to the Russian Radio Society asking for
assistance in ending the operation of this radar system. An Iran based
over the horizon radar has been interfering with amateur radio
operations on the 10m band. This radar is on the air daily on 28.000 to
29.700MHz transmitting bursts that are 60kHz wide. The splatter from
the signal often covers spectrum 500kHz or more in bandwidth. The
German Department of Post and Telecommunications has sent an official
complaint to its counterpart in Iran. The Dutch Datawell buoys are
still operating illegally on 10 meters. If you happen across signals in
the amateur radio bands that you know do not belong there, please send
a report to the Intruder Watch Coordinator for the nation that you live
in, see www.iaru-r1.org for more information.
The Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio will be celebrating
International Marconi Day and the tower will be open from 11am to 4pm.
The callsign will be EI0MAR. The tower was the site for an experimental
Marconi Station in 1905. All visitors are welcome, licensed amateurs,
SWLs and anyone with an interest in radio. The museum is located in the
Martello Towel, Howth Harbour, Fingal, County Dublin.
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
A WW2 Air Forces Radar Reunion will be held at Blackpool from Friday,
12 April to Monday 15 April. Operators, mechanics, filter room and
airbourne radar visitors welcome. Day visitors are also welcome. For
further details please contact Jim Ward, G0DGG, 17Valley Walk, Croxley
Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 3TA.
On 21 April, the West London Radio & Electronics Show will take place
at Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames TW16
5AQ. Doors open at 10am and there will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy
and special interest groups Details from Paul, M0CJX on 08451 650 351.
On 21 April the RADARS Rally And Surplus Equipment Sale will be held in
The Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2TP. Doors open at
10.30am and entry is �2. There will be trade stands and a Bring & Buy.
Details from ra...@ripon.org.uk.
Now for the news of special events
Gordano Amateur Radio Club will be operating GB5IMD, an International
Marconi Day special event station, on all bands from 10 to 80m from
Flat Holm Island in the Bristol Channel on 20 April. On the 19th and
21st the club will be operating as GW0GRG/P.
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society will be operating from the
old Marconi receive only station at Tywyn, on the west coast of Wales,
on 20 April. Using GB100TMD they will be on the air from 0001 until
2359UTC on all bands from Top Band to 28MHz using both SSB and CW. They
will also be using CW only around 474kHz. Visitors are welcome and may
operate too. For more details contact Simon Taylor, 2E0CHV on 01588
673053, evenings only.
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast Cleddau ARS will be operating a
special event station, GC0SYG/MM, from on-board the Stena Europe Irish
Sea ferry in memory of the 101st Titanic remembrance weekend until
2359UTC on 14 April. The ferry will travel between Fishguard in Wales
and Rosslare in Eire and the station will operate on 40m and 20m
primarily using CW and SSB with and some PSK31. Spots will be made via
clusters.
The Radio Society of Harrow will be running GX3EFX and displaying
period radio equipment at the 1940's Family Experience Weekend on 14
April at the Lincolnsfield Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, WD23 2ES.
On Saturday 20 April, Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society will be
running a special event station during the St George's Day Youth
Festival in the Piece Hall, Halifax. The callsign GB4HPH will be active
between 10am and 4pm on 40m. It is also hoped to activate the callsign
on Friday 19th on 2m. QSL cards will be issued via the RSGB's QSL
bureau only if requested.
On 20 April, Southport and District Amateur Radio Club will be
operating an International Marconi Day special event station under the
club callsign G2OA on various HF and VHF bands using CW, SSB and FM.
The station will be located at the club house in Scarisbrick. Visitors
are very welcome to attend and for directions see www.sadarc.org.uk.
And now the DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources
Rob, J6/N7QT and Frans, J69DS will be active from St Lucia, IOTA
reference NA-108 until 16 April. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY or
PSK on the 10 to 80m bands with field portable activity and lightweight
antennas from beaches or mountain tops. QSL J6/N7QT via his home
callsign either direct or via the bureau, LoTW and eQSL and QSL J69DS
direct only.
Brian, GW4DVB will be active as J8/G4DVB from Palm Island, which is
IOTA reference NA-025 until 20 April. [
The ZK3N DXpedition to Tokelau has been brought forward and Hans,
DL6JGN and Guenter, DL2AWG will now be active on 15 to 30 April. They
will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on the 10 to 80m bands. QSL via
DL2AWG.
Maurizio, IK2GZU will be back in Tanzania until 8 May. He will be
working on electrical installations in the local hospital and
orphanage. In his spare time he plans to reactivate his 5H3MB callsign.
QSLs go via his home callsign.
Mario CT1FTR will be in Khartoum, Sudan until June. He is signing
ST2FT.
Rick AI5P is off to the Caribbean and will first visit Dominica until
20 April. While there he will use the callsign J75PX. Then he travels
to Martinique until 30 April where his call will be TO5PX. QSLs are via
his home callsign.
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast Now the contest news
On 16 April the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 1900 to
2130UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.
The data leg of the 80m Club Championships takes place on 18 April from
1900 to 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.
The Spring EU Sprint Contests SSB leg takes place on Saturday 20th.
Running from 1600 to 2000UTC on the 3.5 to 14MHz bands, the exchange is
both callsigns, serial number and name. Note there is no signal report
in this exchange.
On Sunday 21st the second of five UK Microwave Group Low Band contests
takes place between 1000 and 1600UTC. The bands for this one are 23cm,
13cm and 9cm and the exchange is signal report, serial number and
locator.
And now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 5th to
Thursday the 11th of April compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on Friday the
12th of April.
During the period many sunspot groups were visible with up to ten
groups on the 5th, some of these groups were large and looked rather
threatening. Right at the start of the period, an impulsive M2 solar
flare took place and then, at the end of the period, a much larger M6
solar flare occurred. An Earth directed coronal mass ejection was
associated with this flare. Solar flux levels increased from 134 units
on the 5th to 148 by the 10th. The average was 140 units. The 90 day
solar flux average on the 11th was 113 units, that's one unit down on
last week. X-ray flux levels increased from B3.6 units on the 5th to B7
by the 10th. The average was B5.1 units. Geomagnetic activity was quiet
everyday with an average of Ap 4 units. Solar wind data from the ACE
spacecraft saw solar wind speeds increase erratically from a slow 250
kilometres per second on the 5th to 500 by the 11th. Particle densities
were low everyday except for the 10th, which increased to 20 particles
per cubic centimetre. Bz never varied more than minus 7 and plus 8
nanoTeslas for the entire period.
And finally the solar forecast for the coming week. Later this week the
quiet side of the Sun is expected to be rotating into view. Solar
activity is expected to be low but activity could increase to moderate
levels with the occasional M class solar flare taking place. Solar flux
levels should decline and be around the 100 mark later in the week.
Geomagnetic activity could be at 'storm levels' due to the coronal mass
ejection that departed the Sun on the 11th. Activity should then
decline for the rest of the period to quiet levels. MUFs during
daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 23MHz for the south
and 20MHz for the north. Darkness hour lows are expected to be about
11MHz. Paths this week to the east coast of North America should have a
maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of around
22MHz. The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate
will be about 17MHz. The best time to try this path will be between
1600 and 2100 hours UTC.
And that's all for another week from the propagation team.
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast
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 Northampton Radio Club is arranging an intensive
Foundation level training course weekend for anyone interested in
becoming involved in amateur radio. Further information can be obtained
from Bob, M0HAF, by e-mail to ken...@gmail.com.
On Sunday 14 April Wythall Radio Club is running a Special Event
Station at Stoke Prior Steam Fair, then at 8pm there's a club net on
145.225MHz. On 16 April there is a Morse class at 7.45pm and then at
8.30pm Callum, M0MCX will talk on Knots for Beginners. On Thursday the
club is taking part in the 80m Club Championships Contest. On Friday is
a shack social at 7.30pm. Next Sunday, the 21st, the club is visiting
the Kempton rally setting off at 8am. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on
07710 412 819.
On Monday 15 April Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club
has VHF SSB club net on 144.165MHz USB, using vertical polarisation,
starting at 7.30pm. On Wednesday there's an M3+M6 club net on GB3FR
repeater at 8pm and Friday a club net on the GB3FR repeater at 8pm. Non
members are welcome on all nets. Contact the FELCC Information Line on
07554 362 020 for more information.
On Monday 15 April Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee
meeting at 7.30pm followed by participation in the 1.3GHz UK Activity
Contest on Tuesday from 8pm. On Wednesday the club has a formal meeting
and on Thursday there's a club simplex net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. On
Saturday 20 April it's the shack morning and mentoring from 9am. For
more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
On Monday 15 April Northampton Radio Club is holding its weekly club
net on 145.4625MHz starting at 8:00pm, then on Thursday it's the club
meeting. Anyone interested in taking up amateur radio is welcome to
attend. More information from John, G4CZB by e-mail to
g4...@hotmail.com
On Monday 15 April South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting
with the shack on the air. Tuesday sees the coffee morning talking
place from 11am to 1 pm. On Thursday there are training classes with
Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there's work to be done in the Shack
and on the aerials. Details from Mick Cleary, G7RRP on 07595 696 359.
On Monday 15 April Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding the
Annual General Meeting. On Thursday the club is taking part in the 80m
Club Championship from 1900 to 2030UTC. For more information contact
Peter D Rivers, G4XEX on 01858 432 105.
On Monday 15 April Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has
an evening of VHF operating and construction. More information from
Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699595 daytime.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7 30pm, all are welcome. More information from Robert
Bird, by email to spirit...@hotmail.co.uk.
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast On Tuesday 16 April Derby & District
Amateur Radio Society has an illustrated talk on the work of the RAIBC.
Contact Richard Buckby, by email to ra...@dadars.org.uk for more
information.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society has a 23cm contest
night. Details from Miles Hall, G4GSB by e- mail at g4...@gmx.com.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is on the air
from the club room. More information from Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504
319.
On Wednesday 17 April Midland Amateur Radio Society has a general
meeting when the shack will be open and training classes available.
Details from Norman, G8BHE on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an informal
evening. Contact Nigel, M0CVO on 01476 402 550.
On Wednesday South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having an on the air and
natter night. More information from Terry, M0RIA on 01159 372 942.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on
what 472kHz & 5MHz is all about. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677
for more information.
On Thursday 18 April Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a talk on
the GJ6YB IOTA Expedition by G4FKA. Details from Derek Thom, G3NKS on
01242 241099.
On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
Details on the club website at www.salop-ars.org.uk.
On Friday 19 April Coventry Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
2nd Round of the 2m DF trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363
for more details.
On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club starts a 3 day
camping and caravan weekend with a fox hunt on Saturday starting at
10am. Details from Dave Wilde, G1YAI, by e-mail to
trea...@hrrarc.com.
On Saturday 20 April Rugby ATS has a talk on valves and classical
electronics. More information from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578940.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Sunday 14 April North Cheshire RC is looking at loft antennas on 21
April they are taking part in Maritime Radio Day. More information from
Jill Gourley, by e-mail to jillg...@aol.com.
On Tuesday 16 April Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
the first /P evening of the year at Blackshaw Head above Hebden Bridge.
On Saturday 20 April GB4HPH will be on the air from the St George's Day
Youth Festival in The Piece Hall, Halifax. Details from Martin, M0GQB,
on 01422 341 317.
On Monday 15 April Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a
demonstration of D-star Equipment by John Cranston. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding an open forum on club
activities and what do members want in the future? More information
from Peter Day, G3PHO, by email to sa...@g3pho.org.uk.
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast On Monday Workington and District
Radio and IT Group Club will be on the air. For more information get in
touch with Barry Easdon, G0RZI, on 01946 812 092.
On Tuesday 16 April Chester & District Radio Society will have a talk
on Software Defined Radio by Chris Seward G0PJX. Contact Bruce
Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825 for more information.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society has a talk on Collecting Military
Radio Gear with John Kay. Details from Nigel Roscoe on 07973 312 699.
On Wednesday 17 April Denby Dale Radio Club is having a talk on Mobile
Antennas by Richard, G3UGF. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220
126.
On Thursday 18 April South Manchester Radio and Computer Club will be
hearing from Elaine, 2E1BVS on A Chance Encounter, A DXpedition to the
Shetlands. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday 19 April East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a
components catalogues evening. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday 19 April Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club has a talk in the RF
noise bridge. More details from Bob, M0KLO, by e-mail to
ma...@g0nwm.com.
NORTHERN IRELAND
On Sunday 14 April the normal Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club meeting has
been postponed until the 21st at Navan Fort Caf� to coincide with the
Marconi Day event. On Tuesday there is a shack night and on Saturday
MN0VFW will be on the air for two days for International Marconi Day.
Contact Brian Burns, MI0TGO, by email to muarc.s...@yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday 16 April Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a club evening. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.
On Thursday 18 April Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a
construction night. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365 for
more information.
On Friday 19 April Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is taking
part in the Vulcan Weekend at the Museum of Flight running GB2VEF. More
information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Friday 19 April West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a talk
from Derek Kozel AG6PO on Software Defined Radio. He will demonstrate
the use of a �10 USB receiver that covers 24MHz to 1766MHz and compare
a variety of software packages capable of decoding a myriad of
different voice and data modes. Details from Sam, GM4BGS on 07771 554
035.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
On Monday 15 April Farnborough & District Radio Society is running 80m
slow speed CW at 1pm on 3.57MHz and a Top Band net on 1.995MHz at 8pm.
On Wednesday there is more slow speed CW on 1.995MHz. More information
from Neville, G4SPD on 01252 404 816.
On Monday 15 April Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a
talk on 473kHz by Alan, G3NYK. On Saturday the club is at the
volunteering festival. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
p...@btinternet.com.
On Tuesday 16 April Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk
on ADS-B. On Saturday 20 it's the Intermediate course. Details from
Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday 17 April Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a talk that deals
with questions on VOIP, limited antenna space and talking to amateurs
using your computer when Mark, G0LGJ talks about Echolink and D-Star.
On Saturday the club is taking part in International Marconi Day.
Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 678.
On Thursday 18 April Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society visit
Bedford School Planetarium and on Saturday it's the club dinner at
Stratton House Hotel. Details from John Burnett, 2E0OAK on 07860 804
793.
On Sunday 14 April Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club is looking at
Technology in Retail Stores with Bob, M0KER. Details from Tim, G3PJD on
07754 132859,
On Monday 15 April Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a
visit from the RSGB Regional Manager. For more information contact
John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a talk from Don, G3XTT on how
to work DX. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720 for more information.
On Monday 15 April Maidstone YMCA Amateur Radio Society has a normal
club meeting. Details from Ian Hope, 2E0IJH, by e-mail to
in...@g3trf.org.
On Tuesday 16 April Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.
On Tuesday Stevenage & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on the
kilo as a standard by Martin, G8KDF. Contact Martin Juhe, M0XJP, on
07973 793 770 for more information.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Rod G0IAL and Roger
M0RKB on nuts. screws, washers and bolts. Contact Ralph, G1BSZ, on
01923 265 572.
On Wednesday 17 April Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society has a
members forum where members can bring along their radio equipment. More
details from Terry, G0VFW, on 01442 831 491.
On Wednesday Dover Radio Club is looking at operating from difficult
locations with Ian, G3ROO. More information from Pete, M0PKH by e-mail
to peter.h...@sky.com.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Mike,
G3LHZ, on a small high power, wide band un-tuned loop monopole. Contact
John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232 for more details.
On Thursday 18 April Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society has a
club night. Details from Charles G4VSZ on 07982 244 788.
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast On Thursday Colchester Radio Amateurs
has a talk on film archives by Vic, 2E0CHX. More information from
Kevan, 2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding its AGM. Details from
Malcolm Bryan, G8MCA, on 07906 433 965.
On Thursday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a surplus
equipment sale/auction evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472
846.
On Thursday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in
the 80m Club Championships. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737 for
more information.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society has a talk on the Sun and HF
propogation by Dr Colin Forsyth from the Mullard Space Science
Laboratory. Details from John, G0BWV on 020 8644 9945.
On Friday 19 April Farnborough & District Radio Society has a 2m net on
144.675MhHz FM at8pm.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has Morse revision with
Mike, G3VAK. Details from Mike Mundy, G1TDL, on 01444 246 899.
On Saturday 20 April Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society will be operating
GX0MWT from Sandford Mill for International Marconi Day. Contact
Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.
On Saturday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a Spring Auction
Sale. Details from Gordon on 01424 431 909.
On Sunday 21 April East Kent Radio Society will be at the Kempton Park
Radio Rally. Details from Karl Davies, M1DFM, on 01227 710 120.
On Sunday Radio Society of Harrow will be on the air with GX3EFX/P from
Old Redding. More information from Linda, G7RJL on 02083 868 586.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday 15 April Exeter Amateur Radio Society has a Monday HF net on
3.675MHz at 7.45pm. On Tuesday it's the turn of 2m on 145.575MHz at
7.45pm then on Thursday the 4m net is on 70.425MHz at 7pm. Contact
Nick, 2E0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Tuesday 16 April Riviera Amateur Radio Club will put MX0RIV on the
air. On Wednesday there is a 2m net on 145.425MHz at 8pm. On Friday the
club will put G100RSGB on the air. Contact Alan Wyatt, G2DXU, by email
to rivie...@gmail.com.
On Monday 15 April Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding a
construction and natter night. The on Saturday they are taking part in
International Marconi Day on Brean Down with GB0IMD. Details from Paul,
G3SDH, on 01761 221 206.
On Thursday 18 April Cornish Radio Amateur Club has cancelled the usual
workshop evening. On Friday it is set up for GB4IMD at Perranworthal
Church Hall. The station will be on the air on Saturday and dismantled
on Sunday. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Wednesday 17 April Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club has a video night. On Friday there is a 2m net at 8pm. Contact
Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417 048.
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast On Sunday 14 April Poldhu Amateur
Radio Club has a talk by Des Prouse on The future of Goonhilly. Further
details from Keith Matthew, G0WYS by e-mail to g0...@yahoo.co.uk
On Monday 15 April Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk
on integrated data logging for RAYNET by Steve, G6SQX. Contact Brian
Jewell, M0BRB, on 01237 473 251 for more information.
On Thursday 18 April Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is planning
to activate the local repeater on VHF and UHF from the club room.
Contact Brian, M0BHG, on 01752 844 321.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a Cheese and Wine
Evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday 18 April Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club has an
activity night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317 750.
On Thursday 18 April Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE on 01935 825791.
On Friday 19 April Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night with an 80m net. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by
email to g6...@tars.org.uk.
On Saturday 20 April Plymouth RC is taking part in International
Marconi Day from 0001 to 2359UTC . More information from Robert
Goodhall on 01752 777888.
On Sunday 21 April Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has a talk
on high altitude balloons by Jules G0NZO. Details from John, G4POF by
e-mail to g4...@hotmail.com
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday 15 April Dragon Amateur Radio Club has a talk on First Aid
with Neil Adam, MW6BKS from the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team. More
information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Tuesday 16 April Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has an open night.
Details from Lloyd, 2W0LLT, on 01239 711 297.
On Tuesday 16 April Wrexham Amateur Radio Society has a talk on my
shack. Details from Frank Bailey, M1EYH, by email to
fcbai...@btinternet.com.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast
Sunday 14th April 2013
The news headlines:
* World Amateur Radio Day
* New RSGB website to go live
* GU100RSGB on the air later this week
On 18 April, World Amateur Radio Day celebrates the forming of the
International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) on 18 April 1925. This year
the theme is Entering Its Second Century of Disaster Communications.
This commemorates the first known use of amateur radio in a disaster
situation when, in March 1913, the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio
flooded its banks, killing more than 100 people. According to local
newspapers, Herbert Akerberg, a 15-year-old from Hilltop, Ohio used his
home radio transmitter to send SOS calls via Morse code for nearly 72
hours. His actions were highly commended by the city authorities and
his achievement widely heralded over the country as a new contribution
to the comparatively new science of radio.
After almost a year of planning and building a new site by a small team
led by Alan, G0TLK, we are pleased to announce the new RSGB site will
be going live at the end of this week at www.rsgb.org. It's not yet
complete and development work will continue. We need authors,
particularly for the technical section, and good quality pictures. If
you want to help please contact the RSGB General Manager, Graham
Coomber, G0NBI by e-mail at graham....@rsgb.org.uk.
G100RSGB, the special event callsign celebrating the RSGB Centenary,
stays in Region 11 again this week. Today, 14 April, Torbay ARS are
running a 24 hour HF station in Newton Abbot using SSB, digital modes
and FM. Monday sees Taunton & District ARS running CW and SSB on the 10
to 40m bands. Tuesday the callsign moves to Sidmouth where Norman
Lockyer Observatory will be running HF, 6m and 70cm using SSB, PSK31 &
ROS. Wednesday sees Exmouth ARC putting the callsign on the air. On
Thursday 18 April, West Devon RC will be running CW and SSB on 70cm, 2,
6, 10, 20 and 40m from Plymouth. Friday 19 April and Riviera ARC will
be on the air from Torquay using the 2, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 40 and 80m
bands on CW, SSB, PSK and SSTV. Next weekend, 20 and 21 April, the
callsgin moves to Guernsey and changes to GU100RSGB. The club will be
on the HF bands as well as 6m to 70cm using SSB, RTTY, PSK, Satellite,
WSJT and SSTV. Details of how to get your QSL card are on the website,
www.rsgb.org.uk.
On Thursday, the RSGB gave a presentation to staff at Ofcom entitled
the RSGB's first 100 years. It celebrated the history of the Society,
its relationship with the regulator and what amateur radio can achieve
in today's world. After the talk, which was presented by Jim Lee,
G4AEH, Ofcom's Head of Business Radio, Paul Jarvis, thanked the Society
for the presentation and said it showed the amateur hobby in an
excellent light.
On Tuesday 9 April, the count took place for the re-establishment of
the RAIBC committee. The ballot was overseen and conducted by the RSGB.
Brian Tuffill was elected Chairman and Terry Baldwin was appointed
equipment manager with Mr Maunder and Mr Watts elected as Committee
Members. The count was conducted by Carlos Eavis, G3VHF and Mark
Allgar, M1MPA from the RSGB staff and an independent
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast scrutiniser Bill Pyle, G8IAY. The
RAIBC were represented by Terry Baldwin who took no part in the count
process.
The latest Region One IARU Monitoring System newsletter reports a
Russian over the horizon radar has been transmitting between 3.555 to
3.590 and 3.750 to 3.785MHz. The signal is always 35kHz wide with its
location believed to be in the area of Makhachkala in the Caspian Sea.
A letter has been sent to the Russian Radio Society asking for
assistance in ending the operation of this radar system. An Iran based
over the horizon radar has been interfering with amateur radio
operations on the 10m band. This radar is on the air daily on 28.000 to
29.700MHz transmitting bursts that are 60kHz wide. The splatter from
the signal often covers spectrum 500kHz or more in bandwidth. The
German Department of Post and Telecommunications has sent an official
complaint to its counterpart in Iran. The Dutch Datawell buoys are
still operating illegally on 10 meters. If you happen across signals in
the amateur radio bands that you know do not belong there, please send
a report to the Intruder Watch Coordinator for the nation that you live
in, see www.iaru-r1.org for more information.
The Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio will be celebrating
International Marconi Day and the tower will be open from 11am to 4pm.
The callsign will be EI0MAR. The tower was the site for an experimental
Marconi Station in 1905. All visitors are welcome, licensed amateurs,
SWLs and anyone with an interest in radio. The museum is located in the
Martello Towel, Howth Harbour, Fingal, County Dublin.
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
A WW2 Air Forces Radar Reunion will be held at Blackpool from Friday,
12 April to Monday 15 April. Operators, mechanics, filter room and
airbourne radar visitors welcome. Day visitors are also welcome. For
further details please contact Jim Ward, G0DGG, 17Valley Walk, Croxley
Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 3TA.
On 21 April, the West London Radio & Electronics Show will take place
at Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames TW16
5AQ. Doors open at 10am and there will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy
and special interest groups Details from Paul, M0CJX on 08451 650 351.
On 21 April the RADARS Rally And Surplus Equipment Sale will be held in
The Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2TP. Doors open at
10.30am and entry is �2. There will be trade stands and a Bring & Buy.
Details from ra...@ripon.org.uk.
Now for the news of special events
Gordano Amateur Radio Club will be operating GB5IMD, an International
Marconi Day special event station, on all bands from 10 to 80m from
Flat Holm Island in the Bristol Channel on 20 April. On the 19th and
21st the club will be operating as GW0GRG/P.
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society will be operating from the
old Marconi receive only station at Tywyn, on the west coast of Wales,
on 20 April. Using GB100TMD they will be on the air from 0001 until
2359UTC on all bands from Top Band to 28MHz using both SSB and CW. They
will also be using CW only around 474kHz. Visitors are welcome and may
operate too. For more details contact Simon Taylor, 2E0CHV on 01588
673053, evenings only.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast Cleddau ARS will be operating a
special event station, GC0SYG/MM, from on-board the Stena Europe Irish
Sea ferry in memory of the 101st Titanic remembrance weekend until
2359UTC on 14 April. The ferry will travel between Fishguard in Wales
and Rosslare in Eire and the station will operate on 40m and 20m
primarily using CW and SSB with and some PSK31. Spots will be made via
clusters.
The Radio Society of Harrow will be running GX3EFX and displaying
period radio equipment at the 1940's Family Experience Weekend on 14
April at the Lincolnsfield Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, WD23 2ES.
On Saturday 20 April, Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society will be
running a special event station during the St George's Day Youth
Festival in the Piece Hall, Halifax. The callsign GB4HPH will be active
between 10am and 4pm on 40m. It is also hoped to activate the callsign
on Friday 19th on 2m. QSL cards will be issued via the RSGB's QSL
bureau only if requested.
On 20 April, Southport and District Amateur Radio Club will be
operating an International Marconi Day special event station under the
club callsign G2OA on various HF and VHF bands using CW, SSB and FM.
The station will be located at the club house in Scarisbrick. Visitors
are very welcome to attend and for directions see www.sadarc.org.uk.
And now the DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources
Rob, J6/N7QT and Frans, J69DS will be active from St Lucia, IOTA
reference NA-108 until 16 April. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY or
PSK on the 10 to 80m bands with field portable activity and lightweight
antennas from beaches or mountain tops. QSL J6/N7QT via his home
callsign either direct or via the bureau, LoTW and eQSL and QSL J69DS
direct only.
Brian, GW4DVB will be active as J8/G4DVB from Palm Island, which is
IOTA reference NA-025 until 20 April. [
The ZK3N DXpedition to Tokelau has been brought forward and Hans,
DL6JGN and Guenter, DL2AWG will now be active on 15 to 30 April. They
will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on the 10 to 80m bands. QSL via
DL2AWG.
Maurizio, IK2GZU will be back in Tanzania until 8 May. He will be
working on electrical installations in the local hospital and
orphanage. In his spare time he plans to reactivate his 5H3MB callsign.
QSLs go via his home callsign.
Mario CT1FTR will be in Khartoum, Sudan until June. He is signing
ST2FT.
Rick AI5P is off to the Caribbean and will first visit Dominica until
20 April. While there he will use the callsign J75PX. Then he travels
to Martinique until 30 April where his call will be TO5PX. QSLs are via
his home callsign.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast Now the contest news
On 16 April the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 1900 to
2130UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.
The data leg of the 80m Club Championships takes place on 18 April from
1900 to 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.
The Spring EU Sprint Contests SSB leg takes place on Saturday 20th.
Running from 1600 to 2000UTC on the 3.5 to 14MHz bands, the exchange is
both callsigns, serial number and name. Note there is no signal report
in this exchange.
On Sunday 21st the second of five UK Microwave Group Low Band contests
takes place between 1000 and 1600UTC. The bands for this one are 23cm,
13cm and 9cm and the exchange is signal report, serial number and
locator.
And now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 5th to
Thursday the 11th of April compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on Friday the
12th of April.
During the period many sunspot groups were visible with up to ten
groups on the 5th, some of these groups were large and looked rather
threatening. Right at the start of the period, an impulsive M2 solar
flare took place and then, at the end of the period, a much larger M6
solar flare occurred. An Earth directed coronal mass ejection was
associated with this flare. Solar flux levels increased from 134 units
on the 5th to 148 by the 10th. The average was 140 units. The 90 day
solar flux average on the 11th was 113 units, that's one unit down on
last week. X-ray flux levels increased from B3.6 units on the 5th to B7
by the 10th. The average was B5.1 units. Geomagnetic activity was quiet
everyday with an average of Ap 4 units. Solar wind data from the ACE
spacecraft saw solar wind speeds increase erratically from a slow 250
kilometres per second on the 5th to 500 by the 11th. Particle densities
were low everyday except for the 10th, which increased to 20 particles
per cubic centimetre. Bz never varied more than minus 7 and plus 8
nanoTeslas for the entire period.
And finally the solar forecast for the coming week. Later this week the
quiet side of the Sun is expected to be rotating into view. Solar
activity is expected to be low but activity could increase to moderate
levels with the occasional M class solar flare taking place. Solar flux
levels should decline and be around the 100 mark later in the week.
Geomagnetic activity could be at 'storm levels' due to the coronal mass
ejection that departed the Sun on the 11th. Activity should then
decline for the rest of the period to quiet levels. MUFs during
daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 23MHz for the south
and 20MHz for the north. Darkness hour lows are expected to be about
11MHz. Paths this week to the east coast of North America should have a
maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of around
22MHz. The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate
will be about 17MHz. The best time to try this path will be between
1600 and 2100 hours UTC.
And that's all for another week from the propagation team.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast
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 Northampton Radio Club is arranging an intensive
Foundation level training course weekend for anyone interested in
becoming involved in amateur radio. Further information can be obtained
from Bob, M0HAF, by e-mail to ken...@gmail.com.
On Sunday 14 April Wythall Radio Club is running a Special Event
Station at Stoke Prior Steam Fair, then at 8pm there's a club net on
145.225MHz. On 16 April there is a Morse class at 7.45pm and then at
8.30pm Callum, M0MCX will talk on Knots for Beginners. On Thursday the
club is taking part in the 80m Club Championships Contest. On Friday is
a shack social at 7.30pm. Next Sunday, the 21st, the club is visiting
the Kempton rally setting off at 8am. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on
07710 412 819.
On Monday 15 April Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club
has VHF SSB club net on 144.165MHz USB, using vertical polarisation,
starting at 7.30pm. On Wednesday there's an M3+M6 club net on GB3FR
repeater at 8pm and Friday a club net on the GB3FR repeater at 8pm. Non
members are welcome on all nets. Contact the FELCC Information Line on
07554 362 020 for more information.
On Monday 15 April Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee
meeting at 7.30pm followed by participation in the 1.3GHz UK Activity
Contest on Tuesday from 8pm. On Wednesday the club has a formal meeting
and on Thursday there's a club simplex net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. On
Saturday 20 April it's the shack morning and mentoring from 9am. For
more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
On Monday 15 April Northampton Radio Club is holding its weekly club
net on 145.4625MHz starting at 8:00pm, then on Thursday it's the club
meeting. Anyone interested in taking up amateur radio is welcome to
attend. More information from John, G4CZB by e-mail to
g4...@hotmail.com
On Monday 15 April South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting
with the shack on the air. Tuesday sees the coffee morning talking
place from 11am to 1 pm. On Thursday there are training classes with
Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there's work to be done in the Shack
and on the aerials. Details from Mick Cleary, G7RRP on 07595 696 359.
On Monday 15 April Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding the
Annual General Meeting. On Thursday the club is taking part in the 80m
Club Championship from 1900 to 2030UTC. For more information contact
Peter D Rivers, G4XEX on 01858 432 105.
On Monday 15 April Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has
an evening of VHF operating and construction. More information from
Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699595 daytime.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7 30pm, all are welcome. More information from Robert
Bird, by email to spirit...@hotmail.co.uk.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast On Tuesday 16 April Derby & District
Amateur Radio Society has an illustrated talk on the work of the RAIBC.
Contact Richard Buckby, by email to ra...@dadars.org.uk for more
information.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society has a 23cm contest
night. Details from Miles Hall, G4GSB by e- mail at g4...@gmx.com.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is on the air
from the club room. More information from Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504
319.
On Wednesday 17 April Midland Amateur Radio Society has a general
meeting when the shack will be open and training classes available.
Details from Norman, G8BHE on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an informal
evening. Contact Nigel, M0CVO on 01476 402 550.
On Wednesday South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having an on the air and
natter night. More information from Terry, M0RIA on 01159 372 942.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on
what 472kHz & 5MHz is all about. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677
for more information.
On Thursday 18 April Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a talk on
the GJ6YB IOTA Expedition by G4FKA. Details from Derek Thom, G3NKS on
01242 241099.
On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
Details on the club website at www.salop-ars.org.uk.
On Friday 19 April Coventry Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
2nd Round of the 2m DF trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363
for more details.
On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club starts a 3 day
camping and caravan weekend with a fox hunt on Saturday starting at
10am. Details from Dave Wilde, G1YAI, by e-mail to
trea...@hrrarc.com.
On Saturday 20 April Rugby ATS has a talk on valves and classical
electronics. More information from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578940.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Sunday 14 April North Cheshire RC is looking at loft antennas on 21
April they are taking part in Maritime Radio Day. More information from
Jill Gourley, by e-mail to jillg...@aol.com.
On Tuesday 16 April Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
the first /P evening of the year at Blackshaw Head above Hebden Bridge.
On Saturday 20 April GB4HPH will be on the air from the St George's Day
Youth Festival in The Piece Hall, Halifax. Details from Martin, M0GQB,
on 01422 341 317.
On Monday 15 April Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a
demonstration of D-star Equipment by John Cranston. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding an open forum on club
activities and what do members want in the future? More information
from Peter Day, G3PHO, by email to sa...@g3pho.org.uk.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast On Monday Workington and District
Radio and IT Group Club will be on the air. For more information get in
touch with Barry Easdon, G0RZI, on 01946 812 092.
On Tuesday 16 April Chester & District Radio Society will have a talk
on Software Defined Radio by Chris Seward G0PJX. Contact Bruce
Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825 for more information.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society has a talk on Collecting Military
Radio Gear with John Kay. Details from Nigel Roscoe on 07973 312 699.
On Wednesday 17 April Denby Dale Radio Club is having a talk on Mobile
Antennas by Richard, G3UGF. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220
126.
On Thursday 18 April South Manchester Radio and Computer Club will be
hearing from Elaine, 2E1BVS on A Chance Encounter, A DXpedition to the
Shetlands. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday 19 April East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a
components catalogues evening. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday 19 April Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club has a talk in the RF
noise bridge. More details from Bob, M0KLO, by e-mail to
ma...@g0nwm.com.
NORTHERN IRELAND
On Sunday 14 April the normal Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club meeting has
been postponed until the 21st at Navan Fort Caf� to coincide with the
Marconi Day event. On Tuesday there is a shack night and on Saturday
MN0VFW will be on the air for two days for International Marconi Day.
Contact Brian Burns, MI0TGO, by email to muarc.s...@yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday 16 April Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a club evening. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.
On Thursday 18 April Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a
construction night. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365 for
more information.
On Friday 19 April Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is taking
part in the Vulcan Weekend at the Museum of Flight running GB2VEF. More
information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Friday 19 April West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a talk
from Derek Kozel AG6PO on Software Defined Radio. He will demonstrate
the use of a �10 USB receiver that covers 24MHz to 1766MHz and compare
a variety of software packages capable of decoding a myriad of
different voice and data modes. Details from Sam, GM4BGS on 07771 554
035.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
On Monday 15 April Farnborough & District Radio Society is running 80m
slow speed CW at 1pm on 3.57MHz and a Top Band net on 1.995MHz at 8pm.
On Wednesday there is more slow speed CW on 1.995MHz. More information
from Neville, G4SPD on 01252 404 816.
On Monday 15 April Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a
talk on 473kHz by Alan, G3NYK. On Saturday the club is at the
volunteering festival. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
p...@btinternet.com.
On Tuesday 16 April Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk
on ADS-B. On Saturday 20 it's the Intermediate course. Details from
Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday 17 April Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a talk that deals
with questions on VOIP, limited antenna space and talking to amateurs
using your computer when Mark, G0LGJ talks about Echolink and D-Star.
On Saturday the club is taking part in International Marconi Day.
Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 678.
On Thursday 18 April Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society visit
Bedford School Planetarium and on Saturday it's the club dinner at
Stratton House Hotel. Details from John Burnett, 2E0OAK on 07860 804
793.
On Sunday 14 April Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club is looking at
Technology in Retail Stores with Bob, M0KER. Details from Tim, G3PJD on
07754 132859,
On Monday 15 April Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a
visit from the RSGB Regional Manager. For more information contact
John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a talk from Don, G3XTT on how
to work DX. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720 for more information.
On Monday 15 April Maidstone YMCA Amateur Radio Society has a normal
club meeting. Details from Ian Hope, 2E0IJH, by e-mail to
in...@g3trf.org.
On Tuesday 16 April Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.
On Tuesday Stevenage & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on the
kilo as a standard by Martin, G8KDF. Contact Martin Juhe, M0XJP, on
07973 793 770 for more information.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Rod G0IAL and Roger
M0RKB on nuts. screws, washers and bolts. Contact Ralph, G1BSZ, on
01923 265 572.
On Wednesday 17 April Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society has a
members forum where members can bring along their radio equipment. More
details from Terry, G0VFW, on 01442 831 491.
On Wednesday Dover Radio Club is looking at operating from difficult
locations with Ian, G3ROO. More information from Pete, M0PKH by e-mail
to peter.h...@sky.com.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Mike,
G3LHZ, on a small high power, wide band un-tuned loop monopole. Contact
John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232 for more details.
On Thursday 18 April Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society has a
club night. Details from Charles G4VSZ on 07982 244 788.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast On Thursday Colchester Radio Amateurs
has a talk on film archives by Vic, 2E0CHX. More information from
Kevan, 2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding its AGM. Details from
Malcolm Bryan, G8MCA, on 07906 433 965.
On Thursday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a surplus
equipment sale/auction evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472
846.
On Thursday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in
the 80m Club Championships. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737 for
more information.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society has a talk on the Sun and HF
propogation by Dr Colin Forsyth from the Mullard Space Science
Laboratory. Details from John, G0BWV on 020 8644 9945.
On Friday 19 April Farnborough & District Radio Society has a 2m net on
144.675MhHz FM at8pm.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has Morse revision with
Mike, G3VAK. Details from Mike Mundy, G1TDL, on 01444 246 899.
On Saturday 20 April Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society will be operating
GX0MWT from Sandford Mill for International Marconi Day. Contact
Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.
On Saturday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a Spring Auction
Sale. Details from Gordon on 01424 431 909.
On Sunday 21 April East Kent Radio Society will be at the Kempton Park
Radio Rally. Details from Karl Davies, M1DFM, on 01227 710 120.
On Sunday Radio Society of Harrow will be on the air with GX3EFX/P from
Old Redding. More information from Linda, G7RJL on 02083 868 586.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday 15 April Exeter Amateur Radio Society has a Monday HF net on
3.675MHz at 7.45pm. On Tuesday it's the turn of 2m on 145.575MHz at
7.45pm then on Thursday the 4m net is on 70.425MHz at 7pm. Contact
Nick, 2E0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Tuesday 16 April Riviera Amateur Radio Club will put MX0RIV on the
air. On Wednesday there is a 2m net on 145.425MHz at 8pm. On Friday the
club will put G100RSGB on the air. Contact Alan Wyatt, G2DXU, by email
to rivie...@gmail.com.
On Monday 15 April Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding a
construction and natter night. The on Saturday they are taking part in
International Marconi Day on Brean Down with GB0IMD. Details from Paul,
G3SDH, on 01761 221 206.
On Thursday 18 April Cornish Radio Amateur Club has cancelled the usual
workshop evening. On Friday it is set up for GB4IMD at Perranworthal
Church Hall. The station will be on the air on Saturday and dismantled
on Sunday. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Wednesday 17 April Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club has a video night. On Friday there is a 2m net at 8pm. Contact
Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417 048.
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2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast On Sunday 14 April Poldhu Amateur
Radio Club has a talk by Des Prouse on The future of Goonhilly. Further
details from Keith Matthew, G0WYS by e-mail to g0...@yahoo.co.uk
On Monday 15 April Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk
on integrated data logging for RAYNET by Steve, G6SQX. Contact Brian
Jewell, M0BRB, on 01237 473 251 for more information.
On Thursday 18 April Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is planning
to activate the local repeater on VHF and UHF from the club room.
Contact Brian, M0BHG, on 01752 844 321.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a Cheese and Wine
Evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday 18 April Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club has an
activity night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317 750.
On Thursday 18 April Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE on 01935 825791.
On Friday 19 April Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night with an 80m net. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by
email to g6...@tars.org.uk.
On Saturday 20 April Plymouth RC is taking part in International
Marconi Day from 0001 to 2359UTC . More information from Robert
Goodhall on 01752 777888.
On Sunday 21 April Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has a talk
on high altitude balloons by Jules G0NZO. Details from John, G4POF by
e-mail to g4...@hotmail.com
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday 15 April Dragon Amateur Radio Club has a talk on First Aid
with Neil Adam, MW6BKS from the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team. More
information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Tuesday 16 April Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has an open night.
Details from Lloyd, 2W0LLT, on 01239 711 297.
On Tuesday 16 April Wrexham Amateur Radio Society has a talk on my
shack. Details from Frank Bailey, M1EYH, by email to
fcbai...@btinternet.com.
Copyright � RSGB 2013. Not for public release before Monday 15 April
2013 except as a GB2RS broadcast
Spike
Apr 30, 2013, 3:17:15 AM4/30/13
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On Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:00:21 -0400, Newsdesk wrote:
> GB2RS NEWS
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> Sunday 14th April 2013
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> GB2RS NEWS
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> Sunday 14th April 2013
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Spike
J1MBO...
May 2, 2013, 3:43:06 PM5/2/13
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Radio and electronics professionals to be banned from the hobby ???? ....
Jim GM4DHJ in the shack...
May 3, 2013, 3:12:19 PM5/3/13
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Len and Brian are all very smart... they have been exploiting my total lack
of interest in what Ofcom are doing.......
of interest in what Ofcom are doing.......
Jim GM4DHJ ...
Aug 9, 2021, 4:17:18 PM8/9/21
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On 02/05/2013 20:43, J1MBO... wrote:
> Radio and electronics professionals to be banned from the hobby ???? ....
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this is what we want ...
> Radio and electronics professionals to be banned from the hobby ???? ....
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