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GB2RS NEWS
Sunday 10th May 2009
The news headlines
" CEPT Appointment for RSGB President
" IARU thanks broadcasters who moved from 7MHz
" Dayton Hamvention to be streamed live
The RSGB President, Colin Thomas, G3PSM is to lead key discussions at
the 2011 World Radio Conference. He has been appointed CEPT Lead
Coordinator for the 500kHz proposal, which is Agenda Item 1.23, at the
WRC-11 conference. This appointment is unusual in that agenda item
coordinators are normally selected from administrations, ie Ofcom. This
is a great honour for Colin and the role that the RSGB and the IARU play
within the international telecommunications community.
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The International Amateur Radio Union has thanked short wave
broadcasters for achieving a high degree of migration away from the
now-worldwide amateur-exclusive band of 7100 to 7200kHz by the mandated
date of 29 March. IARU Secretary Dave Sumner, K1ZZ, has been quick to
acknowledge the compliance by most broadcasters to QSY out of that band,
as required by a decision of the World Radio Conference in 2003. He also
noted that he is certain that the few remaining broadcast transmitters
operating on 7200kHz and below will be addressed in the coming weeks.
The departure of broadcasting from this spectrum has resulted in an
enormous improvement in the usefulness of 40 metres for amateur radio
communication.
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Anyone who cannot attend the Dayton Hamvention next weekend can still
see what's there thanks to Tom Medlin, W5KUB. For the 7th year running,
Tom will be streaming live video and audio of this show to radio
amateurs worldwide. Tom's transmissions will go live on 13 May at
1300GMT for his 500 mile drive from Memphis, Tennessee to the Hara Arena
in Dayton. He will then be streaming on Thursday as he sets up in the
flea market and then for the entire Hamvention. The broadcast will end
as he gets back home on Sunday night. In addition to the video, the site
has a chat room where you can talk with other hams around the world. You
will find it online at www.w5kub.com. The RSGB will be represented in
Dayton on stand 437 in the ballroom of the HARA arena.
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An RSGB Train the Trainers session will take place on Sunday 5 July,
hosted at the Britannia Bolton Hotel, Beaumont Road, Bolton BL3 4TA,
home of the Bolton Wireless Club. The Train the Trainers scheme offers
guidance on running courses and teaching techniques and helps tutors
enhance the standard of their Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced
license courses. Dave Wilson, M0OBW and Dave Bibby, G1PIX, will be
presenting the all-day course, which is free of charge to attendees. For
more information and to register, contact Kath Wilson, M1CNY by e-mail
to dwilson@btinternet.com or call 01270 761608. Demand is expected to be
high, so it is important to register as soon as possible
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The current design of International Reply Coupons, also known as IRCs,
will expire at the end of year. Unlike the old style coupons, the
current types all have an expiry date, giving them a maximum life of 3
years. If you purchased a current IRC today, they will still expire on
31 December 2009. The current issue is known as the Beijing 2 IRC and
may be exchanged up to 31 December 2009, which is the date printed on
coupon. In principle, Beijing 2 coupons will no longer be sold from 31
August 2009. The new international reply coupon will be known as the
Nairobi Model and is due to go on sale from 1 July 2009. It will be
valid for exchange until 31 December 2013. Some 2.2 million
International Reply Coupons are sold each year by 121 postal
administrations. While not all countries sell IRCs, all the postal
operators of the Universal Postal Union's 191 member countries, and
their territories, are required to exchange them.
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With an Advanced exam scheduled for early June this year, Steve Hartley,
G0FUW and his team are able to squeeze in an extra Foundation course
before the schools close for the summer. The Bath course will run from
Thursday 11 June to Thursday 23 July between 7 and 9pm each week. Anyone
interested in joining in should contact Steve on 01225 464394 between 7
and 9pm weekdays or via e-mail g0fuw@tiscali.co.uk.
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The M1PAC Echolink node in Keighley West Yorkshire (IO93AU) has been
approved by Ofcom. The link will be on 144.825MHz with a CTCSS tone of
77Hz. The station is 700 feet ASL, the antenna is 10m above ground and
is omnidirectional so it should be available to a wide range of users in
the area.
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And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week.
The Dayton Hamvention is taking place between 15 and 17 May in Dayton,
Ohio. The RSGB will have a book stall at the event.
On 17 May, the Dunstable Downs Radio Club National Amateur Radio Car
Boot Sale will take place at Stockwood Park, Luton. Gates open at 9am
and car parking is £2. More details at www.ddrcbootsale.org.
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Now for the news of special events
Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society will be holding a special event
station GB4HM at Howsham Mill, North Yorkshire on Sunday 10 May 2009.
The mill is run by the Renewable Heritage Trust who have installed an
Archimedean Screw that provides 25kW of power, so the special event
station will be running on sustainable water power. It is hoped to be
QRV on 80m, 20m, 6m, 4m and 2m.
On 10 May, GB2 WBM will be on the air from West Blatchington Mill.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club will be running a special
event station from the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh to
celebrate 10 years of the Scottish Parliament. They will be using the
callsign GB10SP and will be active on 16 and 17 May from 9am to 5pm each
day. The club was invited to run the Special Event Station by Jim Hume
MSP, MM0DXH, who is also a member of the Radio Club. They will be active
on 40 metres and possibly the 80 and 20 metre bands using Yaesu 1000MPs
and amplifiers giving 400 watts on both bands. Special QSL cards will be
sent to acknowledge every contact.
Newbury & District ARS club will be activating the call GB0VUL for
Vulcan to the Sky on 16 and 17 May from New Greenham Arts, 113
Lindenmuth Way, New Greenham Park, Newbury RG19 6HN. This promises to be
a very large event with the club trying to get on as many bands as
possible. All members of local clubs are welcome to attend.
The Barry Amateur Radio Society will be active as GB100BP from Sully,
Wales on until 31 May. The special callsign celebrates 100 years of
British Petroleum. QSL via GW0ANA.
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And now the HF DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources.
Chris, ZL1CT will be operating as ZK2V from Niue, which is IOTA
reference OC-040 from 16 May to 20 June. He'll be there during the
island's cyclone season so there may be a few electrical storm
interruptions. Activity will be mainly on the 80, 40, 20 and 15m bands
using CW and SSB, with some WARC band and RTTY activity. QSL via N3SL.
A team of seven amateurs will be QRV as 9A0CI from Palagruza Island
until 16 May. They also plan to activate other islands in the group
during the trip. QSL via DE0MST direct or via the bureau.
5H1HP and 5H1MS will be active from Zanzibar Island, which is IOTA
reference AF-032 from 16 May to 2 June. They will operate on 2m EME and
MS, with activity also on the HF bands and 6 metres. QSL via DL2NUD and
DL9MS respectively.
Bill, WD2E and Sofia, AI4KQ will be active as WD2E/4 will be active from
the Dry Tortugas Islands, which is IOTA reference NA-079, until 14 May.
QSL via WD2E, direct or via the bureau.
YS1G will be on the air from El Salvador between 16 and 23 May. Most
activity will be on CW, although when a fourth member of the team
arrives there will be some SSB activity. QSL via G3TXF. The log will be
uploaded to LoTW.
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Now the contest news
On 12 May, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest takes place between 1900
and 2130. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.
On 13 May, the RSGB 80m Club Championship takes place from 1900 to 2030.
Using data modes, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
Over the weekend of 16 and 17 May, the RSGB 144MHz Contest takes place
from 1400 to 1400. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report,
serial number, locator and postcode, for example MK.
On 17 May, the RSGB 144MHz Backpackers contest takes place between 1100
and 1500. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number,
locator and postcode, for example MK.
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And now the solar factual data for the period from the 27th of April to
the 3rd of May, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on 4th of May.
The solar disc was spotless except on the 29th and the 30th when a small
sunspot group appeared. The group belonged to the old cycle. Solar
activity was very low. However, a number of small sub-flares originated
from the sunspot group. The solar flux averaged 69 units but on the days
the small sunspot group was visible it increased to 70 units. The 90 day
solar flux average on the 3rd was 70, that's the same level as last
week. X-ray flux levels remained below the minimum reporting level.
Geomagnetic activity was quiet everyday and the average was Ap 4 units.
Solar wind data provided by the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds
vary between 280 and 390 kilometres per second. Particle densities were
low throughout. Bz varied no more than minus 4 and plus 6 nanoTeslas for
the period.
And finally the solar forecast. Solar activity is expected to continue
at very lows. With no long term increase in activity expected the solar
disc could be spotless on most days. Solar flux levels should be around
the 70 mark all week. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be mostly
quiet everyday. MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes should be
around 18MHz for the south and 15MHz for the north. The darkness hour
lows should be about 9MHz. Paths this week to South Africa should have a
maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of about 24MHz.
The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be
around 18MHz. The best time to try this path will be between 0700 and
1600 hours UTC. Sporadic-E could take place occasionally during the
coming week. In general terms there is a suggestion that the summer
sporadic-E seasons are somewhat better during the sunspot minimum years.
Will this summer hold to that?
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 Sunday 10 May Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is
operating GB2WTM from Woodbridge Tide Mill for National Mills Day.
Contact Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.
On Monday 11 May Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is planning a DF
hunt. Contact Andy, G8JAC, by email to g8jac@btinternet.com.
On Monday 11 May Surrey Radio Contact Club is having an SMD master class
and project construction evening. Contact Ray, G4FFY, on 020 8644 7589.
On Tuesday 12 May Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating from
the shack. Contact Steve on 0142 720815.
On Tuesday 12 May Harwell Amateur Radio Society has its inaugural
meeting in its new clubroom. Contact Malcolm, G8NRP on 01235 524844.
On Wednesday 13 May Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a
presentation on IT networking by M0PSH. Contact Roger, G3MEH on 01442
826 651.
On Wednesday 13 May Farnborough and District Radio Society is having an
evening with Kevin, G7BCS. Contact Derek G3OFA, by email to
mail@fdrs.org.uk.
On Wednesday 13 May Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a
talk on the streets of Harwich by David Whittle. Contact James, M0ZZO on
01255 242 748.
On Wednesday 13 May Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal,
construction and workshop evening. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV on 01603
419204.
On Wednesday 13 May South Essex Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact southessex.ARS@btinternet.com.
On Wednesday 13 May Southgate Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact
David Sharp M0XDS. by email to david.sharp1@tesco.net.
On Wednesday 13 May Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is planning
for Windmills on the air. Contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.
On Thursday 14 May Bittern DX Group is having an informal evening.
Contact Keith, G0GFQ, on 01263 588506.
On Thursday 14 May Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
one-man DXpeditioning by John Warburton, G4IRN. Contact John, G4GSC on
01784 451898.
On Thursday 14 May Edgware and District Radio Society is having a talk
on setting up a station. Contact Mike Stewart, G4RNW on 020 8950 0658.
On Thursday 14 May Horsham Amateur Radio Club has its Thursday evening
fox hunt. Details on the web at www.harc.org.uk.
On Thursday 14 May Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having an
informal evening. Contact Gerald, G8AKL on 01487 740794.
On Thursday 14 May King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club night
and 2m club net. Contact Ray, G3RSV by email to ral-g3rsv@supanet.com.
On Thursday 14 May Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk by Jim Carter, G0LHZ. Contact Pete, G8FRC on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday 14 May Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is having
a talk about contesting. Contact David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday 15 May Wey Valley Amateur Radio Group Club has its
construction contest. Details on the web at www.weyvalleyarg.org.uk.
On Saturday 16 May Verulam Amateur Radio Club is participating in the
144MHz contest. Contact Ralph on 01923 265572.
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-WEST
On Monday 11 May Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a talk on sound
recording and editing by Peter, G3WKP. Contact Steve, G7VOH on 01209
844939.
On Tuesday 12 May West Devon Radio Club is having a natter night.
Contact Jules Cuddy, M1AGY on 01752291588.
On Wednesday 13 May Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on radar development by Chuck, G0MDK. Contact Nick Perrin, G3NRH by
email to bnperrin@theiet.org.
On Wednesday 13 May South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a survey
of shack equipment to ascertain repair and replacement requirements.
Contact Len, G4RZY on 01275 834 282.
On Wednesday 13 May Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club is operating
the club station and holding Morse classes. Contact William, G3WNI on
01823 666 234.
On Thursday 14 May Swindon and District Amateur Radio Club is preparing
for the 144MHz contest. Contact Den, M0ACM on 07810 317750.
On Thursday 14 May Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on amateur
radio and broadcasting by G3MYM. Contact Gary, 2E0BFJ by email to
g.swain@tesco.net.
On Friday 15 May Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
Contact Dave, G6FSP by email to g6fsp@tars.org.uk.
On Friday 15 May Bournemouth Radio Society is having a talk by Peter
Jensen, VK2AQJ on his replica Paraset and other projects. Visitors are
welcome. Contact John, G0HAT on 07719 700771.
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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
On Monday 11 May Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is
having a general natter night and workshop evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY
on 01452 548478, daytime.
On Monday 11 May Leicester Amateur Radio Society is looking at digimodes
and putting the club project to work with Mike, G4SJX. Contact Linda,
G8VQM on 07804 595749.
On Monday 11 May South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio
Club is having a fox hunt. Contact A J Higton, 2E1GWO on 01773 783658.
On Monday 11 May Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society is holding
an EGM, AGM and surplus sale. Contact Jack, G3VYE on 01926 641 988.
On Tuesday 12 May Derby and District Amateur Radio Society has a
Committee Meeting. Contact Richard Buckby by email at
radio@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday 12 May Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having
its first 2009 2m DF. Contact Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday 12 May Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is visiting the
communications research laboratories at Warwick University. Contact
Bernard, M1AUK on 01926 420 913.
On Tuesday 12 May Worcester Radio Amateurs Association is on the air and
having a talk. Contact Leslie Coyne M3WRZ on 01905 764320.
On Wednesday 13 May Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a talk on contest
software by Jeremie Simon, F4ARU. Contact Pam Rose, 01427 788356.
On Wednesday 13 May South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having a coffee
and QSL cards evening. Contact Terry, M0RIA, on the web at
www.radioclubs.net/snarc.
On Wednesday 13 May Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is having
a surplus sale with G8UGL in the chair. Contact Mike, G3JKX on 01952 299
677.
On Friday 15 May Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is looking
at different rigs. Contact Chris, M0BQE on 01905 776 869.
On Friday 15 May Coventry Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
first round of the G4ZMC Trophy at Cathiron Lane. Contact John, G8SEQ on
07958 777363.
On Friday 15 May Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is having a
general club meeting. Contact Dave Wilde, G1YAI by email to
webmaster@hrrarc.com.
On Friday 15 May Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society has its annual
construction contest. Contact Geoff, G3STG on 01664 480 733.
On Friday 15 May Worcester Radio Amateurs Association commences its
annual vintage military vehicle camp and family weekend in association
with VMARS. Contact Leslie Coyne, M3WRZ on 01905 764320.
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NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Sunday 10 May Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on fault
finding by Peter, G3PHO. Contact Mike Gordon, G0TKO on 01709 382479.
On Monday 11 May Angel Of The North Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 4770036.
On Monday 11 May Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on D-Star by
Darren, G7LWT. Contact boltonwireless@gmail.com.
On Monday 11 May Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on aerials by John, M3WAZ. Contact John Foster, M3WAZ on 01253
399377.
On Tuesday 12 May Finningley Amateur Radio Society is having an
introduction to antenna modelling with MMANA by Dave G3VZE. Contact
Colin, 2E0UBT on 0172 471 1686.
On Tuesday 12 May Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a junk
sale and auction. Contact Martin Hazel, M0ZIF on 07852 200232.
On Tuesday 12 May Warrington Amateur Radio Club has part two of the talk
by Paul, M0XPD, on beginners luck with SDR. Contact Roger, M0DWQ on
07868 000 705.
On Wednesday 13 May Goole Radio and Electronics Society is having an
ARDF competition. Contact Ken, G6YYN on 01757 638539.
On Wednesday 13 May Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 80m
CC data activity night. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV on 01377 240573.
On Thursday 14 May South Manchester Radio And Computer Club is having a
talk on X25 and use of DX clusters by Keith, G3RTU. Contact Ron, G3SVW
on 0161 969 3999.
On Friday 15 May East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Alistair, G4OLK on 01642 475 671.
On Friday 15 May Wakefield and District Radio Society is having a mini
DXpedition to Britain's highest pub, The Tam Hill Inn. Contact Ken,
2E0SSQ on 07900 563117.
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NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday 12 May Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on the SoftRock approach to software defined radio by GM3YEH.
Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to mm3gdc@btinternet.com.
On Wednesday 13 May Kingdom Amateur Radio Society is having a shack
night. Contact Brian, MM0XBD on 01383 738905.
On Wednesday 13 May Lothians Radio Society is having a talk on the
design, history, operation and care of Racal receivers by Colin, GM4WHO,
Dave, GM4ZNX and Ian, GM0UHC. Contact Colin, GM4HWO by email to
enquiries@lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday 13 May Paisley YMCA Amateur Radio Club is looking at
interrogative QTU. Contact Bill Anderson, 2M0BZZ on 01505 613633.
On Thursday 14 May Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction and on the air evening. Contact Lewis, GM4AJR on 01224 575
663.
On Saturday 16 May Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having
a Scottish Parliament special event weekend. Contact Bob, GM4UYZ on
01875 811 723.
Advanced notice now that on Tuesday 19 May Grampian Repeater Group is
having its AGM. Contact George Anderson, GM0VGI, on 01224 702804.
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NEWS FOR WALES
No news items have been received for Wales this week.
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NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
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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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