| |
M1CUK > NEWS 12.04.08 19:00l 470 Lines 19258 Bytes #999 (0) @ EU
BID : 9E0890M1CUK
Read: GUEST
Subj: rsgb news sunday 13th april
Path: IZ3LSV<IQ0LT<IK2XDE<DB0RES<DK0WUE<GB7FCR
Sent: 080412/1758Z @:GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU #:1870 [Blackpool] FBB-7.03a $:9E0890M1C
From: M1CUK@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU
To : NEWS@EU
GB2RS NEWS
Sunday 13 April
The news headlines
• RSGB AGM in Bristol
• Elvaston Castle rally cancelled
• Curfew to combat repeater abuse
The RSGB AGM takes place on Saturday 19 April from 11am at the Novotel
hotel in Bristol. It will be followed by an EGM. Full details of the
agenda and business for both meetings were circulated to Members
in the April RadCom. Following the AGM there will be a dinner in
celebration of amateur radio. Further details are on the RSGB web site
at www.rsgb.org/agm.
----------------------
The RSGB has been asked to announce that this year's Elvaston Castle
rally has been cancelled. Originally planned for 8 June, the organisers
say that there are various issues to blame, including insurance
problems.
----------------------
Bristol Channel Repeater GB3BC is on curfew. It is being switched off
every night from 11.45pm until 7am until further notice. This is due to
unacceptable levels of night-time repeater abuse. For more information
contact the Keeper, GW8ERA, by email to gw8era@tiscali.co.uk.
----------------------
Friday 18 April is World Amateur Radio Day. This year's theme is Amateur
Radio: A Foundation for Technical Knowledge. World Amateur Radio Day
celebrates the day the International Amateur Radio Union was founded.
More details of World Amateur Radio Day can be obtained from Don, G3BJ,
by email to iaru_region1@btinternet.com.
----------------------
On 21 March amateurs in Bosnia-Herzegovina began using their new E7
callsigns. We understand that at present E7+two and E7+three callsigns
have been issued. From 14 April the country's communications regulator
starts accepting applications for single letter calls. These should
start being issued in May. E7 callsigns replace the T9 series following
an ITU decision announced on 8 August last year.
----------------------
A reminder that there will be an RSGB Train the Trainers session in
Crawley on Saturday 26 April. The course is free of charge to
instructors. For more information, and to register, contact Gavin
Keegan, G6DGK, telephone 01825 722045 or email g6dgk@rsgb.org.uk. It is
important to register as soon as possible. Further Train the Trainer
sessions are scheduled for Wythall on 18 May, Ramsgate on 31 May, and
Chippenham on
7 June. More details are on the Train the Trainers calendar at
www.g8osn.org.uk.
----------------------
Wyre Forest Repeater Group D-Star repeater GB7WF is now operational on
new frequencies. The change was implemented to avoid issues with licence
exempt low power devices on the original input frequency. The input is
now 430.7875MHz and the output is 439.7875MHz. The repeater group say
that GB7WF is the first D-Star repeater in the Midlands. Full details of
the repeater, including coverage data and technical information, is on
the web at www.wfrg.net.
-----------------------
Further to our report in the 30 March GB2RS we understand that BBC Radio
Wales had a successful visit to the Barry Amateur Radio Society. The
resulting feature on amateur radio will be broadcast on BBC Radio
Wales on Saturday 3 May 2008 at 1pm, and repeated on Sunday 4 May at
4.30pm. It will also be available for 7 days to download as a podcast on
the BBC Website.
-----------------------
The QSL Manager for G6AAA to ZZZ and G3EAA to HZZ calls is retiring.
Eddie Murphy, G0VVT, has provided sterling service for many years. He
requests that no further SAEs are sent to him. A replacement QSL Manager
is currently being sought and details will be announced as soon as they
are available.
-----------------------
And now rallies and events for the coming week
On Sunday 13 April the Andover Radio Club Boot Sale takes place at
Wildhern Village Hall and Playing field, SP11 0JE, just off the A343.
Details from Martin, M0MWS, on 01980-612070 or on the web at
www.arac.co.uk.
On Sunday 13 April the Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club has its annual
rally from noon at The Share Centre, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh.
Details from Alan Gault, GI6PYP, on 07771 811484/028 66341108, or by
email to alangault746@btinternet.com.
On Sunday 20 April the UK Microwave Group Spring Round Table takes place
at the University of Bath. Prebooking is essential. Details are at
www.microwavers.org/events.htm.
-----------------------
And now the HF DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources.
A 6-metre DXpedition to Sable Island is scheduled to take place from 25
June until 7 July. VE3IKV, K5AND and W3CMP will be active there as CY0X
using CW SSB. Operation will also occur on 20m and 40m, but at a lower
priority than six. For more information go to www.cy0x.com.
Alfio, IT9EJW/p, and Giovanni, IT9GAC/p, will be QRV on 13 or 20 April,
weather depending, from Faraglioni dei Ciclopi (EU-025). QSLs via
homecalls (d/B). See www.mdxc.org/ciclopi for information.
Maarten, DU9/PA3GZU, will operate from Mindanao Island, OC-130, from 12
April until 12 May. Operation will be holiday style, mostly SSB and
PSK31 on 20m. QSLs via home call, via bureau preferred.
-------------------------
Now the contest news
Tuesday 15 April is the RSGB 1.3 and 2.3GHz activity evening On 16 April
the RSGB 80m Club Championship takes place from 1900 until 2030, on SSB.
The exchange is RS and serial number.
Sunday 19 April sees the EU Sprint contest on SSB from 1600 until 1959,
on the 80, 40 and 20 metre bands. The exchange is your callsign, the
other station's callsign, serial number plus your name or nickname.
------------------------
And now the solar factual data for the period from the 31 March to 6
April, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS and Martin Harrison, G3USF
The three sunspot regions that were visible were magnetically simple and
decayed slowly day by day. The solar disc became spotless on the 4th.
Solar activity was low on the 3rd when two small C class solar flares
occurred. The remaining days saw activity at very low levels. Solar flux
levels decline from 79 units on the 31st to 69 by the 6th. The average
was 76 units. The 90 day solar flux average on the 6th was 72 units,
that’s one unit down on last week. X-ray flux levels declined from A 3.3
units on the 31st to below the minimum recording level on the 5th and
the average was A1.9 units. A large coronal mass ejection took place on
the 5th. It took place on the far side of the Sun and was not directed
towards Earth. The SOHO spacecraft provided some excellent images of the
event. Geomagnetic activity started at quiet levels, the Ap index on the
2nd was only 1 unit. Activity increased in the second half of the 4th
and continued till the end of the period. The most disturbed day was the
5th with an Ap of 21. The average was Ap 9 units. The ACE spacecraft saw
solar wind speeds increase from 310 kilometres per second to 760 by the
5th. Particle densities were low except for the 4th which increased to
15 particles per cubic centimetre. Bz varied between minus 2 and plus 3
nanoTeslas on the quiet days and between minus 14 and plus 10 nanoTeslas
during the disturbance.
For much of the week, HF conditions showed a small improvement when
paths to southern Africa and South America were in particularly good
shape for substantial periods. There were strong east-west openings on
14MHz. F2 daytime critical frequencies increased to 6.3MHz on the 4th
and averaged 5.8MHz. The darkness hour lows averaged 2.5MHz. The
disturbance brought VHF aurora – but only at very high latitudes on the
4th.
And finally the solar forecast. This week the quiet side of the Sun is
expected to be looking our way. Next weekend may see the return of the
sunspot groups that were visible at the end of last month. Solar flux
levels are expected to be around the 70 mark but could increase at the
end of the week to around 80 units. We should see a quiet week this week
geomagnetically speaking. MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes
should be about 19MHz for the south and 16MHz for the north. The
darkness hour lows should be about 9MHz. Paths this week to Australia
should have a maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate
of around 20MHz. The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent
success rate will about 16MHz, the best time to try this path will be
between 0900 and 1300 hours UTC.
And that’s all for this week from the propagation team.
------------------------
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 13 April Andover RAC is holding its Car Boot Sale at Wildhern
Village Hall. Contact Martin, M0MWS, on 01980 612 070, or on the web at
www.arac.co.uk.
On Sunday 13 April Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
weather by Jim Bacon, G3YLA. Contact Dave, G4HUP, on 01473 737 717, or
by email to g4hup@btinternet.com.
On Monday 14 April Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is
having its club net. Contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday 14 April Coulsdon ATS is having a test and swap evening.
Contact Andy, G8JAC, on g8jac@btinternet.com.
On Tuesday 15 April Maidenhead and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a natter night. Contact John, G8RYW, on 01628 628 463, or by email to
g8ryw@tesco.net.
On Tuesday 15 April Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society is
operating HF. Contact Neil, M0ARH, on 01438 217 077.
On Wednesday 16 April Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society is
visiting the Museum of Technology at Hemel Hempstead. Contact Terry,
G0VFW, on 01442 831 491, or by email to terry.g0vfw@ntlworld.com.
On Wednesday 16 April Dover Radio Club is having a social evening at the
Bell Public House. Contact Brian, G4SAU, by email to g4sau@DARC.org.uk.
On Wednesday 16 April Havering and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a talk on rockets by Pete Barrett from HART Rockets. Contact Dave,
2E0EBV, on 07956 594 514.
On Wednesday 16 April 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 16 April North Kent Radio Society is having a talk on
Trinidad. Contact Dave, G4YIB, by email to nkrs@crystaldave.com.
On Wednesday 16 April Reading and District Amateur Radio Club commences
its Intermediate Licence Course. Details from Harry Hogg, by email to
g3ngx@radarc.org.
On Wednesday 16 April Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a round table suggestions evening. Contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.
On Thursday 17 April Bittern DX Group is having its final planning
meeting for GB0GFH, celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Great Fire
of Holt. Contact Keith, G0GFQ, on 01263 588 506, by email to
keith@g0gfq.com, or on the web at www.bittern-dxers.org.uk.
On Thursday 17 April Colchester Radio Amateurs is having a talk by Alan
Cross, G0HKG, on the ZL Special. Contact Kevan, 2E0WMG, on 07766543784
or by email to colchesterradioamateurs@hotmail.co.uk.
On Thursday 17 April Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social at
The Frog and Nightgown, Faygate. Details on the web at www.harc.org.uk.
On Thursday 17 April King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night and 2 metre club net. Contact Ray, G3RSV, on ral-g3rsv@supanet.com,
or on the web at www.klarc.org.uk.
On Thursday 17 April Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is
having its spring junk sale. Contact David, G8UOD, on 01234 742 757.
On Thursday 17 April Sutton and Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on
loops and other small antennas by Professor Mike Underhill, G3LHZ.
Contact John, G0BWV, on 020 8644 9945, or by email to info@scrs.org.uk.
On Friday 18 April 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 18 April Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
night. Contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp@tars.org.uk.
On Friday 18 April Wey Valley Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on
the world of repeaters courtesy of the Guildford Repeater Group. Details
on the web at www.weyvalleyarg.org.uk.
On Saturday 19 April Whitton Amateur Radio Group is running its
Foundation Exam. Contact Chris, 0870 760 5082, or on the web at
www.warg.info.
----------------------
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-WEST
On Monday 14 April Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding its AGM.
Contact Ian, 01872 561 058.
On Tuesday 15 April West Devon Radio Club is having its inaugural night
at the Salvation Army Congress Hall Rooms. Contact Mr Ritter, M0ZOL, on
01752601823.
On Wednesday 16 April South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a
horticultural evening with Mrs Susan Grace. Contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275
834 282.
On Wednesday 16 April Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night. Contact Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, E/W.
On Thursday 17 April Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Contact Gary, 2E0BFJ, by email to g.swain@tesco.net.
On Friday 18 April Bournemouth Radio Society is having an illustrated
talk by Chris McKay on public timekeeping. Contact John, G0HAT, on 07719
700 771.
-------------------
NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
On Monday 14 April Gloucester Amateur Radio And Electronics Society is
having a visit from RSGB Regional manager Dave Gourley, G0MJY. Contact
Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548478, daytime, or on the web at
www.g4aym.org.uk.
On Monday 14 April Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society is having
a talk on mobile aerial matching by Jack, G3VYE. Contact Jack, G3VYE, on
01926 641 988, or by email to g3vye@onetel.com.
On Tuesday 15 April Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
video show. Contact Martin, G3SZJ, on 01332 556 875.
On Tuesday 15 April Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a practical evening. Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday 15 April Wythall Radio Club is having a talk on antenna
modeling by Chris, G0EYO. Contact Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819, or by
email to g0eyo@blueyonder.co.uk, or on the web at
www.wythallradioclub.co.uk.
On Wednesday 16 April Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having its surplus
equipment sale. Contact John, G1TSL, on 01526 323 153.
On Wednesday 16 April Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk by M0TAW on the Whaddon MK7 SAS Paraset. Contact Mike,
G3JKX, on 01952 299 677, or by email to
mjstreetg3jkx@blueyonder.co.uk.
On Thursday 17 April RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club is having a
discussion about software to decode digital modes and Morse code.
Contact Martin, M0MDF, on 01522 752 785, or by email to
martin@farmer4.freeserve.co.uk.
On Thursday 17 April Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
contesting by Malcolm, G0EBD. Details on the web at www.salop-ARS.org.uk.
On Thursday 17 April Tamworth Amateur Radio Society is putting the club
station on air. Contact Colin Marks, G4ZPJ, on 01827 700 893, or by
email to colin.marks2@ntlworld.com.
On Friday 18 April Coventry Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
second round of the 2m DF trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 02476 273 190,
or by email to johng8seq@ntlworld.com.
On Saturday 19 April Lincoln Short-Wave Club is operating GB2CWP at East
Kirkby. Contact John, G1TSL, on 01526 323 153.
----------------------
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday 14 April Angel of the North Radio Amateur Radio Club is having
a talk by Steve Townsley, G7SPN, on voice over IP and SIP proxies.
Contact Nancy, G7UUR, on 07990 760 920 (day), 0191 477 0036 (night), or
by email to nancybone2001@yahoo.co.uk, or on the web at www.anarc.net.
On Monday 14 April Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on slow-scan
television techniques by Bob, M1NUS and Steve, M1DOT. Contact
info@boltonwireless.org.uk.
On Monday 14 April Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a foxhunt plus
pea and pie supper. Contact Trevor, M0TWS.
On Monday 14 April Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
contest discussion led by Dave, G8KBH. Contact Jack, G4BFH, by email to
jack.duddington@btinternet.com.
On Tuesday 15 April Chester and District Radio Society is having a talk
on experiences of working for Cable and Wireless by Les Green. Details
on the web at www.chesterdars.org.uk, or by email to
info@chesterdars.org.uk.
On Tuesday 15 April Stockport Radio Society is having a talk on HF and
APRS mobile with Chris Pomfrett, M0EEG. Contact David, M1ANT, on 0161
456 7832.
On Wednesday 16 April Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
by Tony, G3MAE on the Mini VNA Analyser. Contact Tim, G0TYM, on 01642
711 334, or by email to g0tym@amsat.org, or on the web at
www.radioclubs.net/hambletonars.
On Wednesday 16 April Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
80m Club SSB contest. Contact Sue, G6UQA, on 01482 668 041, or on the
web at www.hornseaarc.co.uk.
On Wednesday 16 April Wirral and District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night at The Ring O'Bells, West Kirby. Contact Tom, G4BKF, on
07050 291 850.
On Friday 18 April East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having its
technical forum. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671, or by email
to alistair.mackay@talk21.com.
On Friday 18 April Mexborough and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk from RSGB DRM Keith Johnson. Contact Sharon, M0BOH.
On Friday 18 April South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a
talk on electronic organs by Dave, G4UGM. Contact Ron, G3SVW, on 0161
969 3999.
On Friday 18 April Tynemouth Radio Club is holding its AGM. Contact
Tony, G8YFA, by email to tony.regnart@gmail.com.
-----------------------
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
From Friday 9 Ma7 the Border Amateur Radio Society changed its meeting
night to the second Friday of the month. For more information contact
Ray Evans, GM0CDV, on 01573 228730.
On Monday 14 April Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
visiting the Scottish Parliament. Contact Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Wednesday 16 April Paisley (YMCA) Amateur Radio Club is having a film
night. Contact Jim, GM3UWX.
On Thursday 17 April Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663, or on the web at
www.aars.freeserve.co.uk.
On Friday 18 April West Of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Details on the web at www.wosars.org.
On Saturday 19 April Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
having a 10 pin bowling night. Contact Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
-----------------------
NEWS FOR WALES
No news items have been received for Wales this week.
-----------------------
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
----------------------
And that’s the end of this week’s GB2RS news broadcast,
prepared by the Radio Society of Great Britain.
-----------------------------------------------
73
Trev,
SysOp gb7fcr.#16.gbr.eu
E-Mail trev@gb7fcr.co.uk
Packet Radio <-> InterNet Gateway
RF & Telnet access
BBS Web Site http://www.gb7fcr.co.uk
WinPack Web Site http://www.winpack.org.uk
Message timed: 18:57 on 12 Apr 08
Message sent using WinPack-Telnet V6.80
Text that follows is a Random Tagline.
Did you really expect mere proof to sway my opinion? HA!
Read previous mail | Read next mail
| |
