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There will be no GB2RS news on Sundays 28th December and 4th January.
GB2RS NEWS
Sunday 21st December 2008
The news headlines
" RSGB News Service Schedule
" Astronaut meeting in Parliament
" RAYNET Personal Accident Insurance
First, a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year to all our
listeners. This will be the last GB2RS broadcast of 2008. But don't
worry, we will be back bringing you the latest amateur radio news in the
New Year. We will be transmitting again from 11 January 2009. Please
note, no news will be read 28 December or 4 January. The Local News this
week covers until 11 January, although a lot of clubs are closed.
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On Tuesday 16 December GB4FUN co-ordinator Carlos Eavis, G0AKI, attended
a very special reception at the Houses of Parliament dedicated to the
magic of space. The occasion was to mark the success Richard Garriott's
trip to the International Space Station and all the educational science
projects he carried out while aboard. Richard, who holds the callsign
W5KWQ, spent a lot of time on amateur radio activities in space,
including a planned contact with Budbrooke School in Warwickshire. Many
of the pupils involved also attended the reception and one young boy,
Matthew Morgan, gave a very moving speech about his experiences. Also at
the reception was Richard's astronaut father Owen Garriott, W5LFL, the
first man to operate amateur radio from space. A fuller report will
appear in the February RadCom.
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RAYNET groups are reminded that the old Personal Accident scheme will
terminate on 31 December. Only those groups who have registered their
members, as per previous announcements, will be covered from 1 January.
Some groups carry their own insurance, or are also members of the
Network, but all others should submit details without delay. Given that
the RSGB at Abbey Court will close from 23 December, details should be
sent direct to gm3zye<at>rsgb.org.uk, preferably as an Excel
spreadsheet, giving the name of the group, the name and contact details
of the controller, list of members by first name, surname, callsign if
any, and age group, divided into under 16yrs, between 16 and 75 yrs, or
over 75 yrs.
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There are a few places still available for the second Bath Buildathon is
to be held on Saturday 17 January 2009. The aim of the event is to
encourage newcomers to have a go at homebrewing radio equipment under
the watchful eye of some very experienced radio constructors. The kit
chosen for the Bath Buildathon is the Brendon DSB Transceiver from Tim
Walford's Somerset range of kits. The QRP transceiver has been
specifically designed for the newcomer so you can be confident that you
will go home with a working 80m voice transceiver. The Buildathon is
planned to run from 9am to 6pm. All soldering and test equipment will be
made available on the day. The cost of the day will be £60 to include
the cost of the kit. If you are interested in joining in the fun, please
contact Steve Hartley, G0FUW on 01225 464394 (7-9pm weekdays), or by
e-mail at G0FUW<at>tiscali.co.uk.
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Today, 21 December, is the 20th anniversary of the Lockerbie RAYNET
call-out in 1988. It was the biggest call-out that GB2RS news reader
G4OLK has been on. He said that the memories will haunt him forever.
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GB4BLC will be on the air as many days as possible during January as
part of Bedworth Lions Club Awareness Month, when G8GMU, otherwise known
as Lion President Brian, opens his home to the public to show the work
of Lions Clubs locally and internationally. Part of this is done through
the medium of amateur radio, which is also demonstrated. They plan to
use 2m FM and, on HF, 80 through to 10m. The official opening by the
Mayor of Nuneaton & Bedworth is on 12 January at 11am.
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Early 2009 is the target for a new joint radio service that will serve
European audiences on shortwave using Digital Radio Mondiale technology.
That's when the BBC World Service and the English-language division of
Deutsche Welle will begin targeting Western and Central Europe with
digital content that will include global news and current affairs,
analysis, documentaries and cultural programs. Digital Radio Mondiale
was developed in Europe as the digital broadcasting system for bands
below 30MHz.
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Now for the news of special events
We have received no details from UK special event stations this week.
Here's advance notice for some special event stations that will be
active before the end of the year.
GB5ONG will be active between 22 December and 4 January. It is being run
to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Nos Galan Races held on New
Year's Eve each year at Mountain Ash near Aberdare. They will be active
on 160, 80, 40 and 20m SSB and possibly PSK31, RTTY and CW. There will
also be a talk in frequency of 145.400MHz available for any visitors.
Operating times/schedules will be available nearer the date on
www.qrz.com. Further details available at www.nosgalan.co.uk.
Listen out for GB2HLB from 26 December to 22 January. This, to celebrate
the bicentenary of the birth of inventor Louis Braille whose tactile
language for the sightless has been adapted world-wide. In dedication to
the Braille bicentenary each QSO made by GB2HLB will receive a special
QSL card depicting Braille and raising awareness of the Royal National
Institute of Blind People. A fund raising web page can be found at
www.justgiving.com/louisbraille.
Japanese special event station 8J1UEC90 is on the air until 12 January.
This is in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the University of
Electro-Communications. QSL only via the bureau.
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And now the HF DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources.
In January and February, Philippe, F4EGS will be on the Ivory Coast, in
the city of Abidjan. Listen out for TU/F4EGS. He plans to use 40 through
to 10m.
Next year, F6KOP will go to the Kerkennah Islands for a DXpedition. A
large group of operators, around 27 of them including a UK amateur, will
be active as TS7C between 8 and19 January on all bands and modes with
six or seven stations. QSL via F4EGD.
Andrew, a member of the RSGB affiliated Craven Radio Amateur Group, will
be operational between 11 to 27 January from Embudu Island in Kaafu
Atoll in the Maldives. Using the callsign 8Q7AK, he will be on SSB and
CW on the 40 through to 10m bands, including WARC frequencies. For
comprehensive details of operating times, suggested frequencies and QSL
information, please check 8Q7AK on QRZ.com.
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Now the contest news
On 23 December from 2000 to 2230 it is the RSGB 50MHz Activity Contest.
You may use all modes and the exchange must be RST, serial number and
locator.
26 to 29 December sees the RSGB Christmas Cumulatives running from 1400
to 1600 each day. Using the 50, 70, 144 and 432MHz bands, you can use
all modes and the exchange must be RST, serial number and locator.
On 30 December from 2000 to 2230 it is the RSGB 70MHz Activity Contest.
You can use all modes on the 70MHz band and the exchange must be RST,
serial number and locator.
The 25th Original QRP Contest takes place on 27 and 28 December from
1500UTC on the Saturday until Sunday on the Sunday. Entrants must take 9
hours minimum rest period in one or two parts. It will be held in the CW
segments of the 80, 40 and 20m bands with the initial call being CQ
OQRP. The exchange is RST, serial number and category. An exchange of
RST is sufficient with stations not in contest. The contest idea is to
promote creative or unconventional QRP-amateur radio like homebrewing or
just doing it without QRO equipment. Full details can be found at
www.qrpcc.de.
The AMSAT Straight Key Night (SKN) on OSCAR is to be held on 1 January.
Starting at 0000 and finishing at 2400. Participating is easy as there
are no rules, no scoring and no need to send in a log. Just operate CW
through any OSCAR between 0000 and 2400UTC on 1 January 2009, using a
straight hand key. In keeping with the friendly nature of this event,
all participants are encouraged to nominate someone they worked for
'Best Fist'. Your nominee need not have the best fist of those you
heard, just of those you worked. Please send your nomination to
w2rs<at>amsat.org. A list of those nominated will appear in The AMSAT
Journal.
The First Class CW Operators Club have devised a CW activity period for
Saturday 3 January that any CW operators are welcome to join in. This
event is for operators using the traditional 'pump' or straight key and
the mechanical 'bug' key. CW operators are invited to operate on the
80m, 40, and 30m bands with your straight key, bug key or any other
mechanical keying device. The event will start at 0000 and finish at
2359. Please send your log by e-mail to g3vtt<at>aol.com or post to
G3VTT, QTHR.
The Irish Radio Transmitters Society (IRTS) 80 metres Counties Contest
takes place on Thursday 1st January 2009. Rules for this contest are
available for download at www.irts.ie/rules.
The fourth running of the CQ DX Marathon begins at 0000UTC on 1 January
and runs through 2359UTC on 31 December 2009. The goal, as always, is to
work as many countries and CQ zones as possible at least once during the
calendar year. Once again they will use a downloadable Microsoft Excel
template which may be filled in and e-mailed to a special address as
your log entry. For complete details, please visit
http://cq-amateur-radio.com.
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Now the solar report for the period from the 8th to the 14th of
December, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS, and Martin Harrison, G3USF.
After 22 consecutive days when the solar disc was spotless a small
sunspot group appeared on the 10th. It was magnetically simple and small
but despite that the group produced numerous sub-flares in the A and B
class range and on the 11th produced a small C class solar flare
increasing activity to low. Unfortunately, the group appeared near the
west limb and 3 days later on the 12th rotated out of sight. This group
belonged to the new sunspot cycle. In fact, out of the last 8 sunspot
groups that have appeared 7 have belonged to the new sunspot cycle.
Solar flux levels increased to 71 units on the 10th and the 12th. The
average was 70 units. The 90 day solar flux average on the 14th was 69
units. That's one unit up on last week. X-ray flux levels remained below
the minimum reporting level, were they have remained since last March.
Geomagnetic activity was very quiet everyday. On the 9th and the 14th
the Ap index was zero. The average was only Ap 2 units. Solar wind data
measured at the ACE spacecraft saw speeds declined from 530 kilometres
per second on the 8th to 320 by the 14th. Particle densities were low
everyday and varied between 1 and 6 particles per cubic centimetre. Bz
showed little movement with the quiet magnetic field and only varied
between minus 6 and plus 6 nanoTeslas.
And finally the solar forecast. This week the quiet side of the Sun is
expected to be looking our way. Solar activity is expected to be very
low, however, if a sunspot group appears that could increase activity to
low. Solar flux levels should be just below the 70 mark with a spotless
Sun or slightly above if any sunspots do appear. Geomagnetic activity is
expected to be unsettled today and tomorrow due to a small coronal hole
disturbance after which quiet conditions should return for the rest of
the week. MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes are expected to
be about 19MHz for the south and 16MHz for the north. The darkness hour
lows should be about 8MHz. A small but reliable winter Sporadic-E season
takes place over the Christmas/New Year period on 28 and 50MHz. That
leads me nicely on to wish all the GB2RS news team at HQ, all the
newsreaders and listeners a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the
New Year from all on the propagation team. Also I would like to thank
the Space Weather Prediction Centre for the solar data, the Rutherford
Appleton Laboratory for the ionospheric data and the British Geological
survey for the magnetic data, without which this weekly report would not
take place. Best seasonal wishes to all.
And that's all for this week from the propagation team.
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Next, the Local News:
Please note that details of all RSGB-affiliated clubs and societies
can be found on the RSGB website, including e-mail addresses
and website links where known.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-EAST and EAST ANGLIA
On Monday 22 December Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is
closed.
On Wednesday 24 December Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society Club
is closed.
On Wednesday 24 December Dover Radio Club is having its Christmas net on
GB3KS from 7.30pm. Contact Brian, G4SAU, by email to
g4sau<at>DARC.org.uk.
On Wednesday 24 December Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is
closed.
On Thursday 25 December and Thursday 1 January King's Lynn Amateur Radio
Club is closed.
On Friday 26 December Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is
closed.
On Friday 26 December Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Friday 2 January Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is having
an informal evening. Contact David Leary, G8JKV on 01223 355254.
On Friday 2 January Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
CQD, RMS Republic and Jack Binns by John, G8DET. Contact Martyn, G1EFL,
on 01245 469 008.
On Friday 2 January Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having
a talk by Steve, G3WZK, on undersea cables.Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737
552 170.
On Friday 2 January Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a round
table evening. Contact Sue, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Saturday 3 January Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the
bunker. Contact Steve, on 0142 720815.
On Wednesday 31 December Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society Club
is closed.
On Wednesday 31 December Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is
closed.
On Monday 5 January Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is
having an operating evening and a talk on equipment safety testing.
Contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday 5 January Burnham Beeches Radio Club is planning for contests.
Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
On Monday 5 January Southdown Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM
at Chaseley. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Monday 5 January Surrey Radio Contact Club is having a talk on
surface wave antennas by Dr Mike Underhill, G3LHZ. Contact Ray, G4FFY,
on 020 8644 7589.
On Tuesday 6 January Andover Radio Amateurs Club is discussing the 24th
Solar Cycle. Contact Martin, M0MWS, on 07776181646.
On Tuesday 6 January Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating from
the shack. Contact Steve, on 0142 720815.
On Tuesday 6 January Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club Is having
a natter nighs and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 023 9247
2846.
On Tuesday 6 January Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having a quiz night
at Sizewell Sports and Social Club. Spouses and partners are invited.
Contact Dave, G4HUP, on 01473 737 717.
On Wednesday 7 January Dover Radio Club is operating and having a natter
night. Contact Brian, G4SAU, by email to g4sau<at>DARC.org.uk.
On Wednesday 7 January Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal,
construction and workshop evening. Contact Mark Taylor, G0LGJ, on 01362
691099.
On Wednesday 7 January Southdown Amateur Radio Society is operating at
Hailsham. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday 7 January Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is
putting GX3WOR on the air. Contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.
On Thursday 8 January Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having an
informal evening. Contact Gerald, G8AKL, on 01487 740794.
On Thursday 8 January King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Ray, G3RSV, by email to ral-g3rsv<at>supanet.com.
On Thursday 8 January Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a talk by RSGB President Colin Thomas on regulatory framework. Contact
Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Friday 9 January Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
modern microscopy by David Johnson of the Biomedical Imaging Unit,
University of Southampton School of Medicine. Contact Quintin, M1ENU, on
023 8078799.
On Friday 9 January Wimbledon and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk by Dennis, G0OLX, on 70cm repeater GB3NS . Contact Jim,
M0CON, on 020 8874 7456.
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-WEST
On Wednesday 24 December South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is closed.
On Wednesday 24 December Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club is
closed.
On Wednesday 24 December Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur
Radio Club is closed.
On Friday 26 December Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a Boxing
Day Net. Contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
On Wednesday 31 December South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is closed.
On Wednesday 31 December Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club is
closed.
On Wednesday 31 December Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur
Radio Club is closed.
On Thursday 1 January Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is closed.
On Friday 2 January Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a New Year's
Operating Night. Contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
On Monday 5 January Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a committee
meeting. Contact Ian, on 01872 561 058.
On Tuesday 6 January West Devon Radio Club is having a welcome back
night. Contact Mr Ritter, M0ZOL, on 01752601823.
On Wednesday 7 January Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a talk on
grid dip oscillators by Graham, G3LAI. Contact Ian, on 01872 561 058.
On Wednesday 7 January Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by
Tony, M0THJ. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274172.
On Wednesday 7 January South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on understanding circuit diagrams by Mat, G7FBD. Contact Len, G4RZY, on
01275 834 282.
On Wednesday 7 January Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a review of the 2008 HF Convention by Peter Robinson, G0EYR. Contact
William, G3WNI, on 01823 666 234.
On Wednesday 7 January Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is having a slideshow of the Italian Lakes by Alan, G8AZT. Contact
Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417048.
On Wednesday 7 January Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club is
having an aerial planning session. Contact Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698.
On Thursday 8 January Swindon and District Amateur Radio Club Is having
a natter night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317750.
On Thursday 8 January Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a photo
gallery by M0WOB. Contact Gary, 2E0BFJ, by email to g.swain<at>tesco.net.
On Friday 9 January Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club has its
inaugural meeting at its new venue, The Burraton Community Centre,
Saltash. New and prospective members are most welcome. Contact Brian,
M0BHG, on 01752 844 321.
On Friday 9 January Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
On Tuesday 23 December Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a Christmas drink at the Pied Bull. Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday 23 December Worcester Radio Amateurs Association is having a
general social, nibbles and giggles evening. Contact Leslie Newth, on
01905 726320.
On Wednesday 24 December Midland Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Wednesday 24 December Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is
closed but there will be a net on 144.6MHz and GB3TF at 0930.
On Thursday 25 December Salop Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Friday 26 December Coventry Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Tuesday 30 December Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is
closed.
On Wednesday 31 December Midland Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Wednesday 31 December Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is
closed but there will be a net on 144.6MHz and GB3TF at 0930.
On Thursday 1 January Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a 2m DF
at 10am starting from the club house. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958
777363.
On Friday 2 January Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is having a
quiz. Contact Pat, G3IKR, on 01386 792 542.
On Friday 2 January Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a tribute
to G2FTK and commences operations of GB4BLC, Bedworth Lions Club.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777363.
On Monday 5 January South Normanton, Alfreton and District Amateur Radio
Club is having an M3 and M6 on the air night. Contact A J Higton,
2E1GWO, on 01773 783658.
On Tuesday 6 January Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a video evening. Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday 7 January Midland Amateur Radio Society is making new
year's resolutions and plans. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.
On Wednesday 7 January South Birmingham Radio Society is having a hot
spud evening and making new year's resolutions. Contact Don, 0121 458
1603.
On Wednesday 7 January Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is
having an open house and on the air evening. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on
01952 299 677.
On Thursday 8 January Lowestoft and District Pye Amateur Radio Club is
having its annual dinner. Contact Charlotte, 2E0BSS, on 01603 626710.
On Thursday 8 January Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Details on the web at www.salop-ARS.org.uk.
On Thursday 8 January Tamworth Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Contact Colin Marks, G4ZPJ, on 01827 700 893.
On Friday 9 January Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a club discussion. Contact Chris, M0BQE, on 01905 776 869.
On Friday 9 January Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a bring
your Christmas presents evening. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777363.
On Friday 9 January South Birmingham Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.
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NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday 22 December Macclesfield And District Radio Society is having
a social evening. Contact Tom, M1EYP, on 01625 612 916.
On Monday 22 December Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having an HF night
and trying to work Santa. Details on the web at www.sheffieldarc.org.uk.
On Monday 22 December South Manchester Radio And Computer Club is having
its monthly technical forum. Contact Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.
On Wednesday 24 December Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Thursday 25 December North Wakefield Radio Club is closed.
On Thursday 25 December Pontefract District Amateur Radio Society is
closed.
On Friday 26 December South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is
closed.
On Monday 29 December Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is open as usual.
Details on the web at www.sheffieldarc.org.uk.
On Wednesday 31 December Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having an
informal on the air evening. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606
553401.
On Thursday 1 January North Wakefield Radio Club is closed.
On Thursday 1 January Pontefract District Amateur Radio Society is
closed.
On Thursday 1 January Tynemouth Radio Club is having an operating night
and Morse classes. Contact Tony, G8YFA, by email to tony.regnart<at>gmail
.com.
On Friday 2 January East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday 2 January South Manchester Radio And Computer Club is closed.
On Sunday 4 January Tynemouth Radio Club is having a "what I got from
Santa" night. Contact Tony, G8YFA, by email to tony.regnart<at>gmail.com.
On Monday 5 January Macclesfield and District Radio Society is having a
planning evening. Contact Tom, M1EYP, on 01625 612 916.
On Monday 5 January Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter night. Contact John Webb, G8RDP, on 01253 876313.
On Tuesday 6 January Chester and District Radio Society is having its
annual general meeting. Contact Barbara Green on 0151 339 9183.
On Tuesday 6 January Pontefract District Amateur Radio Society is making
a Junior J antenna for 70cm. Details on 07594 596 040.
On Tuesday 6 January Stockport Radio Society is having a practical and
mentor evening, looking at "what rig and why?". Contact David, M1ANT, on
0161 456 7832.
On Wednesday 7 January Maltby and District Amateur Radio Society is on
the air. Contact Keith, G1PQW, on 07701 156678.
On Wednesday 7 January Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
Radioactive planning meeting. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606
553401.
On Wednesday 7 January South Notts Amateur Radio Club is looking at
simple maths for radio. Details on the web at www.radioclubs.net/snarc.
On Thursday 8 January Grimsby Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction night with Cliff, G4YHP. Contact Brian Chester, G4DXB, by
email to g4dxb<at>gars.org.uk.
On Thursday 8 January North Wakefield Radio Club is watching the Peter
Island DXpedition video followed by pie and pea supper. Contact Jim
Thornton, G3YDL, by email to events<at>g4nok.org.
On Friday 9 January East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday 9 January South Manchester Radio And Computer Club is having
an aerial clinic with Ron, G3SVW. Contact Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.
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NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday 23 December Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is
having Morse code practice. Contact Norman, on 0131 449 7641.
On Wednesday 24 December Paisley YMCA Amateur Radio Club is taking its
Christmas break.
On Thursday 25 December Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Friday 26 December West Of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Thursday 1 January Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having its
Hogmanay holiday.
On Friday 2 January West Of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Tuesday 6 January Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a club evening. Contact Norman, on 0131 449 7641.
On Wednesday 7 January Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having an open
discussion night, reviewing activities for first half of the club year.
Contact John, GM3CSO, on 01292 443 580.
On Thursday 8 January Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having its junk
sale. Contact Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663.
On Thursday 8 January Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club re-opens with a
shack tidy and PSK31 evening. Contact Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, on 01776
820413.
On Friday 9 January West Of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Contact Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415715512.
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NEWS FOR WALES
On Tuesday 23 December Barry Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Ham Radio Deluxe and associated software by Dave, 2W0RUH. Contact Glyn,
by email to glyndxis<at>talktalk.net.
On Tuesday 6 January Chepstow and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on local loop communications. Contact Mike, GW3YKZ, on
07825 987115.
On Tuesday 6 January Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Thursday 8 January Meirion Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Contact John, MW0VTK, on 07868 738016.
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NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Thursday 8 January Bangor and District Amateur Radio Club annual is
having a quiz night with many prizes up for grabs. Contact Mike, GI4XSF,
on 028 4277 2 383.
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And that's the end of this week's GB2RS news broadcast,
prepared by the Radio Society of Great Britain.
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