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GB2RS NEWS
Sunday 10 February
The news headlines
• More time and power for 500kHz enthusiasts
• Spectrum Forum web site has moved
• New amateur antennas in space
There is good news this week for those experimenting on the MF band 501
to 504kHz. Following representations made by the RSGB, OfCom have
extended the validity of all Notices of Variation by one year to 28
February 2009. At the same time the maximum permitted power has also
been increased to 1W ERP from 100mW ERP. The full statement from Ofcom,
including details of how to apply for a Notice of Variation, can be
found on the Ofcom web site.
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The Spectrum Forum web site has been moved. It is now contained within
the main RSGB website. The Spectrum Forum site contains information,
news and some archive matter on amateur spectrum management matters.
Material includes band plans, award programmes, the DXpedition Fund and
many
other items. The new address is www.rsgb.org/spectrumforum/. For the
time being links are being put on some old pages to the new site. We
recommend you ensure that you update any browser bookmarks as soon as
possible.
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Amateur radio in space received a boost in the early hours of Friday 8
February when Space Shuttle Atlantis delivered the Columbus module into
orbit. Columbus carries 23cm and 13cm antennas which will soon be
used to enhance the onboard amateur radio station. This successful
expansion of capabilities is the result of over five years of hard work
by the ARISS Europe team. For more information on the antennas and how
they will be used, go to www.ariss-eu.org.
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The weekend of 16 and 17 February sees the annual Guiding radio event
Thinking Day on the Air. Many special event and club callsigns will be
aired during that weekend. These include GB4FGN at Green's Windmill in
Nottingham; GB0CDG in Congresbury, Somerset; GB0EYG, East Yorkshire
Guides; GB0SWG, South Woodham Ferrers, GB1GG in Scarborough; GB4ALV at
HMS Collingwood and GB8BG at Beaconsfield. Further details of Thinking
Day on the Air can be found on the web at www.guides-on-theair.co.uk.
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Peter Thulesen, OX3XR, is looking for contacts on 5MHz which is newly
available in Greenland. He is licensed to use the same seven spot
frequencies used in the UK. He has listened daily on 5MHz but has not
yet heard any UK activity. Stations in the North of the UK might just
manage contacts with him using CW during daylight, but contacts are
likely to be more successful in the evening once both the UK and
Greenland are in darkness. He is keen to work UK stations on 5MHz and if
you wish to make a schedule with him, Peter can be emailed at
ox3xr@greennet.gl.
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The Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society are celebrating their
60th anniversary year in 2008/9 and invite past members to contact the
Secretary David Lloyd, G8UOD, with their memories and photographs
from the early years. Phone David on 01234 742757 or email him at
davide.lloyd@ntlworld.com.
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Organisers of ‘SOS Radio Week', held during January have asked us to
thank the many radio amateurs who had contacts with participating
stations. These stations were sponsored and were raising money for the
RNLI so every contact was valuable. The fund-raising stations themselves
are also thanked. Details of how these stations should submit their
sponsorship money can be found at www.sadarc.org.uk. Individuals can
also
make a direct donation to SOS Radio Week via this web site.
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A Deputy Regional Manager is required for District 135, Lincolnshire.
Any Lincolnshire-based RSGB member with a few hours to spare could
become part of this successful team. Please contact Region 13 Regional
Manager Jim Stevenson, G0EJQ, on 012522-806935 for more information.
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We regret to announce that we gave the wrong contact details for week’s
item about Churches and Chapels On The Air. The correct email address
for further information is g3xyf@btconnect.com.
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And now for the details of rallies for the coming week
On Sunday 10 February, the Harwell Radio and Computing Rally is at
Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Road, Didcot. Details can be obtained
from Ann, G8NVI, on 01235 816379, email ann.stevens@btinternet.com, or
on the web at www.g3pia.org.uk.
The 17th Northern Cross rally will be held at The Sports Centre, Thornes
Park, Wakefield on Sunday 10 February. Plenty of car parking is
available and the opening time is 10.30, or 10.15 for disabled visitors.
Details from John, G7JTH, on 01924 251822 or by email to
G7JTH@wdrs.org.uk.
More details of these and future events can be found in the February
edition of RadCom.
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Now for the news of special events
As part of Antarctic Week 2008, GB0ANT will be on the air to raise
awareness of Global Warming and Climate Change issues. The station will
run from 11 to 29 February and has a reference number of WAP-072
for the International Polar Year award. Further information can be found
at www.charlesm0oxo.piczo.com.
GB0WW will be active during February from near Weedon in
Northamptonshire The site is the location of the memorial to the birth
of radar. This was invented on 26 February 1935 by Robert Watson Watt
and Arnold Wilkins.
GB0RDF will also operate from Borough Hill in Daventry where radar
experiments were carried out.
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And now the HF DX news compiled from 425 DX News, the Ohio-Penn DX
Bulletin and other sources.
This week’s major DXpedition is VP6DX on Ducie Island, part of the
Pacific islands of Pitcairn. The team have travelled to the area and
expect to start operating this week. They will stay for about two weeks,
depending on weather conditions. This will include operation on the ARRL
CW Contest. All bands will be used from 160 to 6 metres, using SSB and
CW, with RTTY on 30 and 20 metres. There is much more information on the
web at ducie2008.dl1mgb.com.
TI9K is a large expedition to Isla de Coco which is expected to run
until 14 February. Six or seven stations should be on the air for 24
hours a day on all HF bands, plus 60 metres and 6 metres. Modes are SSB,
CW,
RTTY and PSK31. Full details can be found on the Internet at
www.ti9.eu.com.
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Now the contest news
The CQ Worldwide RTTY WPX Contest ends at 2359UTC on Sunday 10 February.
The bands from 3.5 to 28MHz may be used and the exchange is RST and
serial number.
On Sunday 10 February a session of the RSGB 70MHz Cumulatives take place
from 1000 to 1200UTC. All modes are permitted and the exchange is RST,
serial number and locator.
On Tuesday 12 February, there is the RSGB 432MHz Activity Contest
between 2000 and 2230UTC. All modes are permitted and the exchange is
RST, serial number and locator.
Wednesday 13 February sees the RSGB 80 metre Club Championship. This is
a data modes event held between 2000 and 2130UTC. The exchange is RST
and serial number.
Over the weekend 16 and 17 February, the ARRL DX CW Contest takes place,
starting at 0000UTC on the Saturday and ending at 2359 on Sunday. All
bands are used between topband and 10 metres, and the exchange is RST
and power in watts.
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And now the solar factual data for the period from 28 January to the 3
February, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS.
The solar disc was spotless on the 28th, but on the 29th a small sunspot
group appeared bringing to an end a 20 day period when the Sun was
spotless. Solar activity was very low. Solar flux levels increased
slightly from 71 units to 73, and the average was 72 units. The 90 day
solar flux average on the 3rd was 75 units, that’s one unit up on last
week. X-ray flux levels remained below the minimum level throughout.
Geomagnetic activity started at quiet levels with an Ap index of only 2
units on the 28th and the 30th.
However, as forecast a recurring coronal hole disturbance started during
the evening of the 1st. The most disturbed day was the 2nd when the Ap
was 19 units. The average was Ap 9 units. The ACE spacecraft saw solar
wind speeds increase from 310 to 710 kilometres per second by the 2nd.
Particle densities were low except on the 31st when they increased to 35
particles per cubic centimetre. Bz varied between minus 3 and plus 4
nanoTeslas on the quiet days and between minus 10 and plus 9 nanoTeslas
during the disturbance.
HF conditions remained relatively good until the geomagnetic disturbance
lowered MUFs, particularly over high-latitude paths. Even so, there were
good openings on 14MHz to the Far East in the mornings and the West
Coast of North America in the afternoons. VK was workable on frequencies
as high as 21MHz. There was little or no DX on 28MHz, but openings to
continental Europe were reported on several days. There was auroral
propagation on 50 and 144MHz on the evening of the 1st, but it appears
to have been restricted to high latitudes.
And finally the solar forecast. The quiet side of the Sun is expected to
be looking our way this week. The solar disc could be spotless on some
days. Solar activity is expected to be very low. Solar flux levels
should
decline and be around the 70 mark later in the week. The geomagnetic
field is expected to be at active levels until after midweek. This is in
response to a recurring coronal hole. Quiet conditions should prevail
over next weekend. 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 around 7MHz. Paths this week to the Middle East should
have a maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of about
20MHz. The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate
should be around 16MHz. The best time to try this path will be
between 0900 and 1500 hours UTC.
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 11 February Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is
running its club net. Contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday 11 February Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is looking
at the DF receiver project by Terry, G4CDY. Contact Andy, G8JAC, on
g8jac@btinternet.com.
On Tuesday 12 February Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a trip to
UES in Holt. Contact Mark Taylor, G0LGJ, on 01362 691099, or by email to
narc@g0lgj.co.uk.
On Wednesday 13 February Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is working on the
club project, is on the air and having a discussion evening. Contact
Roger, G3MEH, on 01442 826 651, or by email to roger@g3meh.com.
On Wednesday 13 February Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society is
on the air. Contact Terry, G0VFW, on 01442 506 344, or by email to
terry.g0vfw@ntlworld.com.
On Wednesday 13 February Dover Radio Club is having a talk on D-Star by
Don, G4TKR. Contact Brian, G4SAU, by email to g4sau@DARC.org.uk.
On Wednesday 13 February Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having
a talk on the use of television in the military by Adrian Hills. Contact
James, M0ZZO, on 01255 242 746.
On Wednesday 13 February Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is having
its AGM. Contact Gordon, 01424 431 909, or by email to
gordon@gsweet.fsnet.co.uk.
On Wednesday 13 February Havering and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk about, and demo of, the Icom 7000. Contact Dave, 2E0EBV,
on 07956 594 514.
On Wednesday 13 February Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an
informal. evening Contact Mark Taylor, G0LGJ, on 01362 691099, or by
email to narc@g0lgj.co.uk.
On Wednesday 13 February South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a
rally report by Ken, G0BBN. Details on the web at www.southessex.ARS.btin
ternet.co.uk, or by email to
southessex.ARS@btinternet.com.
On Thursday 14 February Echelford Amateur Radio Society is running its
construction contest. Contact John Osborne, G4GSC, on 01784 451898.
On Thursday 14 February King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having an
informal evening and running the 2m club net. Contact Andy, G1KLP, on or
on the web at www.klarc.org.uk.
On Thursday 14 February Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk and demo on antennas by Eddie Searle, G3VMY. Contact Pete,
G8FRC, on 01189 695 697, or on the web at www.radarc.org.
On Thursday 14 February Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk by its construction contest winner. Contact David, G8UOD,
on 01234 742 757.
On Friday 15 February Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio
night and table top sale. Contact Sue, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103, or by
email to sue@figgerit.co.uk.
On Friday 15 February Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating night. Contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp@tars.org.uk.
On Friday 15 February Wey Valley Amateur Radio Group Computer is having
a talk by Olof Lundberg, G0CKV on interfacing and ham radio. Details on
the web at www.weyvalleyarg.org.uk.
On Saturday 16 February Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is taking part
in TODTA. Contact Liz, M0ACL, on 02380 254599.
On Saturday 16 February Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
TODTA. Contact Mark Taylor, G0LGJ, on 01362 691099, or by email to
narc@g0lgj.co.uk.
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-WEST
On Tuesday 12 February Chippenham District Amateur Radio Club is having
a short talk on building an Rx loop from 10kHz to 50MHz. Contact Ian,
G0GRI, on 01225 846 698 evenings and weekends, or on the web
at www.g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday 12 February Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a meeting of
the computer section. Talk by Clive G3OCB on computer security. Contact
Ian, 01872 561 058.
On Tuesday 12 February Poldhu Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by
RSGB General Manager Peter Kirby, G0TWW. Contact Keith, G0WYS, on 01326
574 441.
On Tuesday 12 February South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having an
open night, and on Wednesday 13 February a technical matters forum with
Len, G4RZY. Contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275 834 282.
On Wednesday 13 February Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club will be
operating the club station. Contact William, G3WNI, on 01823 666 234, or
by email to g3wni@btinternet.com.
On Wednesday 13 February Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur
Radio Club is on the air. Contact Tony, G0WMB, by email to
tonytsgarc@beeb.net.
On Thursday 14 February Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
using test equipment by G7LNJ. Contact Gary, 2E0BFJ, by email to
g.swain@tesco.net.
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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
On Monday 11 February Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society
is having a Morse practice and VHF operating evening. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01452 548478, daytime.
On Monday 11 February Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society is
having a presentation on radio past and present by John, G8HJS. Contact
Jack, G3VYE, on 01926 641 988.
On Tuesday 12 February Eagle Radio Group is having a talk by the RAF
Bomb Disposal Unit. Contact Terry, G0SWS, on 07979 733 640.
On Tuesday 12 February Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is
having mini talks on Resistance by Ian, G8SNF, and "My radio interest"
by Mick, M0GDW. Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday 12 February Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having
a meet the members night. Contact Bernard, M1AUK, on 01926 420 913.
On Wednesday 13 February Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is
working on the society project with G0VXG. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952
299 677, or by email to mjstreetg3jkx@blueyonder.co.uk.
On Thursday 14 February Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a demo of data modes. Contact Chris, M0BQE, on 01905 776 869,
m0bqe@hotmail.com.
On Thursday 14 February Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Details on the web at www.salop-ARS.org.uk.
On Thursday 14 February Tamworth Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction night. Contact Colin Marks, G4ZPJ, on 01827 700 893,
colin.marks2@ntlworld.com.
On Friday 15 February Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a night
out at the black museum, Coventry. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 02476 273
190, or by email to johng8seq@ntlworld.com.
On Sunday 17 February Spalding District Amateur Radio Society is having
a junk sale. Details on the web at www.sdars.org.uk or
secretary@sdars.org.uk.
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NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Sunday 10 February Halton Radio Club is having a club meeting.
Contact Sam on 01928 714 231, or on the web at www.whcf.org.uk/membergrou
ps/hrc.
On Sunday 10 February Wakefield and District Amateur Radio Society is
attending the Northern Cross Rally. Contact Dave, G4CLI, on 07748 221
855, or by email to g4cli@hotmail.co.uk.
On Monday 11 February Bolton Wireless Club is having an activity night.
Contact g1oneclub@hotmail.co.uk.
On Monday 11 February Macclesfield and District Radio Society is on the
air and having a social evening. Contact Tom, M1EYP, on 01625 612 916,
tommyread@hotmail.com, or on the web at www.gx4mws.com.
On Monday 11 February Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having
a talk on lighting detection by Bill Maddox, M0WCM. Contact Jack, G4BFH,
by email to jack.duddington@btinternet.com.
On Tuesday 12 February Bury Radio Society is having a talk about amateur
radio exhibitions in Europe and the USA by Keith, G3RTU. Contact Mike,
G4GSY, on 0161 761 5083.
On Tuesday 12 February Pontefract District Amateur Radio Society is
having a construction evening, completing the PIC-based keyer project.
Contact Colin, G0NQE, on 01977 677 006, info@pontefractradioclub.org.
On Tuesday 12 February Wakefield and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a rally debrief. Contact Dave, G4CLI, on 07748 221 855, or by
email to g4cli@hotmail.co.uk.
On Wednesday 13 February Wirral and District Amateur Radio Club is
having an introduction to D-Star by Geoff, G4WUA. Contact Tom, G4BKF, on
07050 291 850.
On Friday 15 February South Manchester Radio And Computer Club is having
a talk by Dave, G4UGM on an Iambic keyer in visual basic. Contact Ron,
G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.
On Friday 15 February Tynemouth Radio Club is having a pie and peas
supper with Graham, M0GAE. Contact Tony, G8YFA, by email to
tony.regnart@gmail.com.
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NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Wednesday 13 February Lothians Radio Society is having a receiver
night. Contact Toby, MM0TSS, on 07739 742 367, enquiries@lothiansradiosoc
iety.com, or on the web at www.lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday 14 February Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is on the air and
having a construction evening. Contact Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663,
or on the web at www.aars.freeserve.co.uk.
On Friday 15 February Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
having a radio check night with John, MM0JXI. Contact Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
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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
On Friday 15 February Ballymena Amateur Radio Club Annual is having its
Winter Bring and Buy Sale at Ahoghill Community Centre. Contact Jeffrey,
GI4HCN, on 02825 659 769.
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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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