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GB2RS NEWS
Sunday 20th June 2010
The news headlines
• Errors on the 5MHz NoV
• Special event callsign for the National Hamfest
• VHF and Up stream at the RSGB Convention
If you have renewed your 5MHz Notice of Variation licence with Ofcom,
you may have noticed a mistake on the paperwork. Your callsign might
have an extra letter added, for example G4LFM will have become GE4LFM.
If this has happened you need to contact Ofcom as soon as possible to
correct this error. They will re-issue paperwork accordingly with your
correct callsign. Please note that you must contact Ofcom direct and not
the RSGB as only Ofcom can correct the error.
The National Hamfest is run by the RSGB in conjunction with Lincoln
Short Wave Club on 1 and 2 October.
Lincoln Short Wave Club has been issued with GB10NH for the show and for
use during HAM WEEK UK when it will be activated from the club’s HQ near
Lincoln. At the National Hamfest, the station will be running
from the Information Tent. The operators would like all visiting
amateurs and SWLs to bring a QSL to pin on the visitors' board in the
tent.
The RSGB Convention that takes place between 8 and 10 October. There
will be a wide variety of talks and lectures over the weekend. Many
visitors will have worked and recognise the call GM4CXM on VHF and UHF
and know that Ray works long distances seemingly easily. He certainly is
one among a growing band in GM-land who are active on the higher bands.
Well, Ray will tell you it isn't always easy to work these long
distances but it can be done with perseverance and attention to detail
in operating procedures as well as with the right equipment. As part of
the VHF and UP stream Ray will be giving a guide to DXing and contesting
on 23cm and 70cm. His talk will cover equipment, antennas, operating
tips and other resources to work DX over 700km every day. His talk is
aimed at beginners but that doesn’t mean that many old hands won’t learn
a thing or two as well.
The Technical stream at the RSGB Convention has announced that there
will be a talk on Electrical Safety for the Radio Amateur by Rupert
Thorogood, G3KKT. He will describe the changes with the coming into
effect of the 17th Edition in 2008, especially regarding Additional
Protection. Rupert will demonstrate the full range of tests that are to
be carried out on RCDs and there will be a handout on how to approach
nuisance tripping. Rupert is an ideal lecturer for this subject as he is
a registered Electrical Inspector, a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of
the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
Dave Bourne, the QSL sub manager for the BRS, short wave listener series
of QSL cards is stepping down from his post, which he has held for 35
years. The Society and the listening community is greatly indebted to
Dave. His place is being taken by another long time avid listener, Rob
Small, BRS8841. All cards waiting and collection envelopes have been
transferred to the new manager whose details can be found in the members
section of the RSGB website and will appear in the 2011 RSGB Yearbook.
This year sees the 25th AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium and Jim
Heck, G3WGM is looking for pictures of the early years. The first event
was held in Harrow School. It later moved to the University of
Surrey and recently to the Holiday Inn at Guildford. Jim is looking to
have a display of early pictures at this year’s event, which takes place
on 31 July and 1 August. If you have any pictures of the early years
please let Jim know by email to g3wgm@amsat.org. The Colloquium is open
to all radio amateurs and short wave listeners. For further details see
www.uk.amsat.org/colloquium.
South Bristol ARC will be starting a new Intermediate course on 1 July.
The venue is the Community Centre, rear of 122 to 124 Novers Park Road,
Filwood, Bristol. The lead instructor will be Andrew Jenner, G7KNA
and he will be holding an induction session on Thursday 24 June.
Candidates are invited to contact Andrew by e-mail to g7kna@ukfsn.org.uk
as soon as possible in order to have their names registered.
One of the North-West team of GB2RS readers, John G0NAJ, had open heart
surgery on Tuesday 15 May. We wish him all the best, and look forward to
his return on GB2RS. In the meantime, the other readers should be able
to maintain a nearly full service, although they may not be able to read
on 51.530MHz on the evening of 11 July.
On Sunday 20 June, Adrian Johnson, M0NOD, will be cycling the 54 mile
London to Brighton bike ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation. He
will be taking along his handheld and accessing GB3HY and GB3SR
along the route. He asks that local amateurs listen for his calls and
have a quick chat.
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
Today, Sunday 20 June, sees the Newbury Radio Rally and Boot Sale at
Newbury Showground, next to M4 junction 13. There will be a big display
area of amateur radio stations, exhibitions, special groups, clubs and
societies. Talk in is on S22, car parking is free and admission is £2.
Details from rally@nadars.org.uk.
The West Of England Radio Rally takes place on Sunday 27 June at the
Cheese & Grain, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE. There will be
trade stands, an RSGB bookstall as well as catering facilities and
easy access for disabled visitors. Further details from Shaun, G8VPG, on
01225 873 098.
The Hamtronic show in Friedrichshafen, Germany takes place from Friday
25 June until Sunday 27. For the first time as part of the international
radio operator exhibition there will be a Contest University dedicated
to
training beginners and professionals. The 35th annual show also happens
to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the German
Amateur Radio Club, DARC. There will be the usual strong RSGB
presence at Friedrichshafen including a large book stall.
Now for the news of special events
GB2GP will be on the air from Gilwell Park, the headquarters of the
Scout Association, today, 20 June. They hope to be running on all the
usual HF and VHF frequencies as well as EchoLink. They should be found
at or
around the Scout frequencies, the most common of which are 3.690, 7.090
and 14.290MHz.
Today, 20 June, Chorley and District Amateur Radio Society will be
putting on special event station GB0AH from Astley Hall Museum, Astley
Park, Chorley, from 9.30am to 6.30pm. This is celebrating International
Museums on the Air and they will be active on HF & 2 metres.
Jack, G3PWK will be operating GB70AAF for the Anniversary Airborne
Forces on 22, 26 & 27 June.
Scarborough Special Events Group will be on the air as GB1AFD for Armed
Forces Day, over the weekend of 26 and 27 June. Scarborough will host a
parade of more than 400 soldiers celebrating their recent return
from Afghanistan. The town's adopted Warship HMS Explorer will be in the
bay and there will be fly past by a Spitfire.
Each year on 23 June the Old Cornwall Society holds midsummer bonfire
celebrations whose origins date back over centuries. The Callington
Amateur Radio Society is co-ordinating special event stations linking
the
Cornish sites and those in other countries. If you would like to be part
of this project please contact Mike Bailiff, M0XGG by e-mail to
mike@m0xgg.eclipse.co.uk or telephone 01822 834 373.
And now the HF DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources.
Four members of Yamakto ARC will operate from Yap Island, which is IOTA
reference OC-012, between 22 and 29 June. They will operate 6m through
to 160m using SSB, CW, RTTY. Callsigns will be within the V63 range and
you should listen for QSL information.
J48S will be active from Skopelos Island, which is IOTA reference
EU-072, from 19 to 26 June. QSL via SV2FPU. More details can be found on
www.qrz.com.
Vincent, F5MJV will be in Djibouti until at least until 2011 and more
probably until 2012. His callsign will be J28JV. At first he will be on
air on Friday and Saturday from his military location. He is hoping to
be able to set up an antenna at home so he will be on the air also in
the evenings. QSL via F5NQL and full details appear on QRZ.com.
Now the contest news
The 50MHz Trophy contest is taking place today, 20 June, until 1400UTC.
The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On 22 June it is the 50MHz UK Activity Contest, which runs from 1900 to
2130UTC. You can use all modes on the band and the exchange is signal
report, serial number and locator.
24 June sees another leg in the 80m Club Championship. This SSB leg
takes place between 1900 and 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and
serial number.
The 4th 70MHz Cumulative contest takes place on 27 June between 100 and
1200UTC. Using all modes on the band, the exchange is signal report,
serial number and locator.
Finally for this week, the 14th Marconi Memorial contest tales place on
26 and 27 June from 1400 to 1400UTC. Using CW on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands,
the exchange is signal report and serial number. There are sections for
three differing power levels and single- and multi-operator stations.
Now the solar factual data for the period from the 7th to the 13th of
June, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on 14 of June.
Solar activity started like recent weeks at very low levels. The solar
disc had sunspots visible every day.
During the 11th a new group emerged and grew rapidly. Early the next
morning it produced a M2/SN solar flare taking solar activity to
moderate levels. A further M class flare occurred on the 13th from a
different
sunspot group. Solar flux levels increased from 69 units on the 7th to
76 by the 12th and the 13th. The average was 71 units. The 90 day solar
flux average on the 13th was 76 units, that’s two units down on last
week. X-ray flux levels increased and peaked at B1.3 units and the
average was A7.4. Geomagnetic activity was quiet every day and the
average was Ap 5 units. Solar wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw
solar
wind speeds decline to 290 kilometres per second by the 9th. Wind
velocities then increased back to around 450 kilometres per second
during the 13th. Particle densities were low throughout. Bz varied no
more than
minus 4 and plus 6 nanoTeslas during the period.
HF propagation was good for the season and the stage of the cycle.
Sporadic-E occurred every day, including a 50MHz opening between Japan
and Europe and one on 144MHz between the UK and Greece on 144MHz on the
morning of the 11th.
And now the solar forecast. This week the slightly more active side of
the Sun is expected to be looking our way. Solar activity is expected to
be at very low levels though. There is as always the possibility that
activity could increase unexpectedly. Solar flux levels should be in the
70’s for most of the week. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be quiet
until towards next weekend when a recurring coronal hole is expected to
arrive and last over the weekend. MUFs during daylight hours at equal
latitude should be around 18MHz for the south and 15MHz for the north.
Darkness hour lows are expected to be about 11MHz. Paths this week to
South America should have a maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent
success rate of around 25MHz.
The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be
about 19MHz. The best time to try this path will be between 1500 and
2100 hours. Sporadic-E is expected to take place most days with openings
to 144MHz during the more intense openings.
And that’s all for this week from the propagation team.
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