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Hello to all readers,
With Trev/M1CUK's agreement, I have volunteered to copy/paste the RSGB news
script and this is the GB2RS NEWS for Sunday 28th February 2010.
Please note, to reduce file size, the Local/Club news will follow in a
separate bulletin at GBR.
73 to all
Mike G4FVG at GB7FCR (although using GB7COW as there are forwarding problems
out of FCR at present).
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GB2RS NEWS for Sunday 7th March 2010
The news headlines
* IARU request amateurs stay clear of the emergency frequencies after Chilean
earthquake
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* Open house at Flight Refuelling for National Science Week
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* Sheffield ARS visit local school during National Science Week
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Following the earthquake that struck southern Chile on Saturday 27 February,
IARU Region 2 requests that radio amateurs keep clear of the EmComm
frequencies for earthquake and tsunami information so that those in affected
areas may monitor the frequencies for information. These are 28.300 and
28.500MHz, 21.200 and 21.350MHz, 14.200 and 14.350MHz, 7.050 and 7.095MHz,
3.738 and 3.750MHz. In addition, the worldwide emergency communication centre
of activity frequencies should be monitored, which are 14.300, 18.160 and
21.360MHz. This is a changeable situation and amateurs should check the IARU
website for the latest information.
The Flight Refuelling ARS will once again be holding an open day at their
Society HQ at Merley, near Wimborne Minster in Dorset, on Saturday 20 March as
part of their National Science Week participation. Doors open at 11am and
active demonstrations of most aspects of current amateur radio communications
will be available for viewing by the general public and fellow enthusiasts.
HF, VHF and microwave exhibits, including satellite and EME should feature,
together with other items such as a working high voltage Tesla coil. The theme
for Science Week 2010 is based on The Earth, so grounding will be in there
somewhere. The event will be live webstreamed by members of BATC - last year's
event attracted a peak web audience of over 1000. For more details look at the
www.frars.org.uk website or send an e-mail to jfell<at>tesco.net.
As part of National Science Week, Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is providing
hands-on experience of amateur radio to a local school as well as to the
community at large. On Monday 15 March, the club will hold an open house from
7.30 to 9.30pm at the Sheffield Transport Sports Club, Greenhill Main Road,
Meadowhead Roundabout, Sheffield S8.
The evening will include demonstrations of short wave and VHF/UHF amateur
radio including HF, VHF satellite communications, data modes and the D-Star
repeater system. In addition there will be a display of equipment, amateur
radio videos and printed information. Visitors will be able to meet the club
members and, in particular, obtain information on how to obtain an amateur
radio licence. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other
responsible adult family member
On Wednesday 17 March Sheffield Amateur Radio Club will be at Tapton School,
Crosspool, from 9am to approximately 4.30pm and, by installing two temporary
radio stations and aerials, will put the school on the air for the day. Both
club callsigns will be in use, G2AS and G3RCM. For further information please
send an e-mail to Peter Day, G3PHO, to scienceweek<at>g3pho.org.uk.
2E1EUB will once again be active as 2M1EUB from 20 to 27 March, operating
every amateur radio satellite that he can reach from the Cairngorms National
Park. Also, look for him on 160 and 80m. Check out QRZ.com under 2M1EUB for
more information.
Following its most successful year ever and with record number of visitors
expected in 2010, Bletchley Park is looking for more volunteer tour guides and
stewards. A new volunteer recruitment campaign is being launched at a
recruitment fayre on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 March, starting at 11am, where
the Park's team of tour guides will be on hand to meet potential new recruits
and show them the ropes.
Anyone who has a general interest in the past, or a particular interest in
World War Two, is very welcome to come along to the recruitment fayre for a
no-commitment and informal chat and a guided tour of the Park. Full training
will be given to new volunteers who may choose how much or little time they
are able to give up - weekends, weekdays, once a month, or more often.
Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Niki Holmes Bridges on
01908 272675 or e-mail volunteer<at>bletchleypark.org.uk.
An amateur radio club for members of the Royal British Legion held its first
meeting in Telford. Membership is open to all Royal British Legion members and
those intending to become legion members. If you are interested in joining,
contact Malcolm Seeby, 2E1DJM by e-mail at malcolm2e1djm<at>hotmail.com.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club will be taking part in National Science
week when they put GB2ANG on the air on 15 and 22 March. They will also be
constructing radios on those club nights and visitors are welcome. Contact
Nancy Bone, by e-mail to nancybone2001<at>yahoo.co.uk.
The latest High Speed Telegraphy Honour Roll has been published with three
amateurs, LZ4UU, DJ1YFK and EW8VK, achieving an amazing 1231 characters per
minute. For full details check out www.rufzxp.net.
There are 3 places left on an Intermediate Course starting on 24 March. The
training centre is located at Clay Cross just a few miles south of
Chesterfield and around 3 miles from M1 Junction 29. Tutors are Martin, M1ANW
and Geoff, G7SRI with assistance from Steve, G6IBQ and Tracey, 2E0VWI.
Disabled facilities are available together with easy parking. The website
www.m0oct.com has all the details.
Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is scheduling another Intermediate
Licence Course commencing Monday 19 April through to 28 May. Details from Eric
Curling by e-mail at m0luv<at>radarc.org.
Region 13 is planning another Train the Trainers session. They are looking for
ten candidates and the date and venue will be chosen to suit. Check out the
Region 13 website at www.rsgb-region-13-org.uk for details or contact Jim,
G0EJQ on 01522 532604.
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
Bournemouth Radio Society will be holding its 22nd annual sale today, Sunday 7
March, at the Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road,
Bournemouth BH10 7LH. Doors open at 9.30am and admission is £1.50 per visitor.
All are welcome. Further details from John, G0HAT on 07719 700 771.
Also today, 7 March, the Exeter Radio & Electronics Rally takes places in
America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW, Doors open at 10.30am and
admission is £2. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy and catering on
site. Details from Pete, G3ZVI on 0771 419 8374.
Today, 7 March, sees the Cambridge & District ARC Rally opening at 10am from
the Wood Green Animal Shelter, King's Bush Farm, A1198 London Road,
Godmanchester PE29 2NH. Entry is £3 and there will be trade stands, a Bring &
Buy, special interest groups and activities for the whole family. Contact
David, M0GUM, on 01954 203080.
Saturday 13 March is the date for the Dutch National Radio Flea Market. See
the report in May 2009 RadCom or check out www.radiovlooienmarkt.nl.
Now for the news of special events
Today, 7 March, listen out for GB4BAR for Brickfields Amateur Radio. It will
be on the air from Binstead.
The Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society will be activating GB0VUL
throughout March to promote awareness and publicity of the Vulcan Bomber. The
first week is expected to be mainly CW. The main operation will be 20 and 21
March when a station will be run by Norman, M0JEC from the ATC Hut in St
Michael's Road Newbury. Visitors most welcome. Full details at QRZ.com.
Following a staggering donation of £458,000, the Vulcan will be making
appearances at air shows around the UK. More details can be found at
www.vulcantothesky.org.
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use during March 2010 will be GX4BJC /A & GX4BJC /P
operated /A from Walton on the Naze, in Essex by Herbie, G6XOU. MX1SWL /A
operated /A from Stratton, near Bude in Cornwall by Mike, M0SMJ. All QSL info
is on www.iswl.org.uk or www.qrz.com. ISWL awards are available to all
amateurs and SWLs.
And now the HF DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources.
5R8UI will be active from Madagascar until the end of the year. QSL to IK4ZUI.
Until 10 March, K6HFA will be on the air using both CW and SSB from Samoa,
which is call area 5W. QSL to his home callsign. From 11 to 21 March N7OU and
W7YAQ will be on the air as 5W0OU. QSL via N7OU.
Until 21 March, G3RWF will be on the air from Uganda with the callsign 5X1NH.
QSL via his home callsign. Also from Uganda, 5X7JD will be on the air until 25
May. QSL as directed on air.
Between 8 and 22 March, HA5AO will be on the air from Lesotho using all modes
and bands as 7P8AO. QSL via his home callsign.
DL7AFS and DL7ZG will sign V21ZG from Antigua for 18 days starting 16 March.
They will concentrate on RTTY, PSK31/63 and SSB.
Now the contest news
9 March sees the 432MHz UK Activity Contest from 2000 to 2230UTC using all
modes. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On 10 March, the CW leg of the 80m Club Championship runs between 2000 and
2130UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.
The second session of the 70MHz Cumulative Contest takes place on the 14th
from 1000 to 1200UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial
number and locator.
The RSGB 73rd Commonwealth Contest runs on 13/14 March and several contest
expeditions have already been announced, including 3B9/G3LZQ, 5X1NH by G3RWF,
9G5XA by G3XAQ, J38CW/J38SW by G3VCQ/M3VCQ, J6/G3PJT, J88DR by G3TBK and
VP2MCC by G4FAL. Remember, during the contest they only work Commonwealth
stations, which helps to avoid those big pile-ups of European or US stations.
Many regard this contest as the most gentlemanly of RSGB events. It's a
worldwide 24-hour CW event and a list of Commonwealth Call Areas can be found
at www.rsgbcc.org/hf/information/codes.shtml. The times are 1000 to 1000UTC
and the exchange is signal report, serial number and HQ stations also send HQ.
Now the solar factual data for the period from the 22nd to the 28th of
February, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 1st of March.
February saw sunspots visible every day of the month, a contrast from February
last year when only 6 days saw sunspots visible. Despite sunspots visible
every day during the period, solar activity remained at very low levels with
no solar flares taking place. A large coronal mass ejection took place on the
far side of the Sun on the 28th. Solar flux levels declined from 84 units on
the 22nd to 78 by the 28th. The average was 82. The 90 day solar flux average
on the 28th was 81 units, that's one unit up on last week. X-ray flux levels
declined from A7.6 units on the 23rd to A2.3 by the 28th and average was A5.
Geomagnetic activity was quiet everyday and the average was Ap 2 units. Solar
wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds 290 and 410 kilometres
per second. Particle densities were low throughout. Bz varied no more than
minus and plus 6 nanoTeslas for the period.
And finally the solar forecast. This week solar activity is expected to be
very low to low. Going on past rotational data there is a slight chance that
activity could be moderate. Solar flux levels should be in the 80s for most of
the week, but if any reasonably sized sunspot groups appear then levels could
increase into the 90s. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be quiet everyday
but next weekend could see activity increase due to a recurring coronal hole.
MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 25MHz for the
south and 22MHz for the north. Darkness hour lows should be about 8MHz. Paths
this week to South America should have a maximum usable frequency with a 50
per cent success rate of around 29MHz. The optimum working frequency with a 90
per cent success rate will be about 22MHz. the best time to try this path will
be between 1200 and 1800UTC. Just a reminder that these paths are based on
London, slight variations will take place from different locations around the
UK.
And that's all for this week from the propagation team.
[and for this Main news packet bulletin].
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