N***@rsgb.org.uk
2012-06-18 13:10:09 UTC
GB2RS NEWS
Sunday 17th June 2012
The news headlines:
Ofcom announces that a small block of 2m is required for the London 2012
Summer Olympic Games
New Interference Regulations announced to protect London 2012
German amateurs get 472-479kHz band
In the July RadCom it was announced that Ofcom had approached the RSGB
to discuss temporary usage of a few channels on 2m to support the London
2012 Summer Olympic Games. Following negotiations with the RSGB to
minimise the impact on amateurs, Ofcom has now announced that it will
temporarily authorise a small block of 12.5kHz channels on that band.
The frequencies are from 144.0125MHz to 144.1375MHz, but only for the
period 27 July to 28 August 2012. The frequencies specifically exclude
the CW calling frequency, 144.050MHz, and the Meteor Scatter calling
frequency, 144.100MHz. Ofcom are also aware of the various contests on 4
and 7 August and will work with Game users to keep operations to a
minimum on these dates. Usage of this spectrum by Games users will be in
the vicinity of London Olympic venues, and will be limited to handhelds
with a maximum output of 5 watts. Ofcom emphasises that use of Primary
Amateur spectrum is only for the specified time period and does not
constitute a change of usage. The full Ofcom statement can be found at
www.rsgb.org/Olympics.
Ofcom has announced its decision to make the Wireless Telegraphy
(Control of Interference from Apparatus) (the London Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games) Regulations 2012. These Regulations will regulate the
intensity of the electromagnetic energy at which electrical and
electronic apparatus operates, such that it does not cause undue
interference with wireless telegraphy apparatus used for public safety
purposes, within a specified protection area, for the duration of the
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will come into force in July
2012, prior to the commencement of the Games. Copies of the Regulations
will be available via www.legislation.gov.uk.
German amateurs with a Class A licence are now allowed to operate in the
new 472-479kHz band. The power limit is 1W erp, with a maximum signal
bandwidth of 800Hz.
Cyprus is going to hold the EU presidency, for the first time, for the
six months from 1 July. To commemorate the occasion, a number of Cyprus
Amateur Radio Society members have been granted the use of P3EU, which
will only be valid for the six months until 31 December. There will be a
24 hour special event on 1 July. A special QSL card will be available.
Operators will be active on the HF bands using SSB and CW for the 24
hour event and using all modes on the HF and VHF bands during the six
months of P3EU.
The Worked All Britain group would like to thank all the clubs and
individuals who have taken part in the Torch Relay so far. It runs until
27 July, so there's still plenty of time to work stations around the UK
as the torch makes its way to London. Check out the WAB website for full
details, www.worked-all-britain.co.uk. Today the Durham and District
Amateur Radio Society will be operating GX4WAB to commemorate the
Olympic Torch being in Durham in the NZ24 Square. Operation will be on
all HF bands and 2 metres.
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
The 25th Newbury Radio Rally and Boot Sale will be held at the Newbury
Showground, next to junction 13 of the M4 today, 17 June. Doors open at
9am and admission is ?2. There will be trade stands, special interest
groups and a demonstration marquee with display of amateur radio on air.
Hull & District Amateur Radio Society will be holding an open event on
Sunday 24 June at the HADARS Club House, Walton Street Leisure Centre,
Goathland Close, Walton Street, Hull. There will be a Bring and Buy
followed by an auction at 1pm. Doors open for viewing at 10.30am. There
will be a BBQ and refreshments available. Further details from Julian on
07901 230 012.
On Sunday 24 June the West Of England Radio Rally takes place at the
Cheese & Grain, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE. There will be
car parking, catering, disabled facilities, trade stands and an RSGB
book stall. Contact Shaun, G8VPG, on 01225 873 098
Now for the news of special events
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society will be putting GB0BON on air
today, 17 June at Rupert's Viewpoint. It will be the 367th anniversary
of the Battle of Naseby and the third anniversary of GB0BON.
Eddie, G0VVT will be operating from the Belleek Pottery Museum under the
call of GB0BPM today, 17 June for Museums on the Air.
Reading and District Amateur Radio Club will be taking part in Museums
on the Air today, 17 June from the Museum of Berkshire Aviation, Woodley
using the callsign GB2MBA. Visitors are welcome.
Today, 17 June, sees the second and final day of IQ1SV, commemorating
the torpedoing of SS Transylvania in 1917 near the isle of Bergeggi,
Italy, with the loss of 407 lives. Operation is on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15
and 10m, with SSB, CW and PSK31. A commemorative QSL card is available.
Full details are on QRZ.com.
Also today, the Radio club of Binche will activate the Special Event
Station ON44WAR from the historical place of BrÙly-de-Pesches in Belgium
in order to commemorate the Belgian Resistance. Activity will be from
9am to 5pm local time. Full details are on their website, www.on7ry.be.
The Kent Weald Radio Club will be holding a field event at Headcorn
Airfield, Kent, TN17 9HX, until 24 June. This activity will encompass
the two Museums on the Air weekends. Using the callsign of GB1HA, the
station will use HF, VHF & UHF bands. Visitors are welcome to call in to
see the operation.
GB4H will be on the air from Coventry on 23 and 24 June. Run by the
Coventry Amateur Radio Society, they plan to have HF and VHF stations.
On 23 and 24 June, Milton Keynes ARS will be running GB2AMT within
Bletchley Park to recognise both the Centenary of the birth and the
memory of Alan Turing, whose wartime work at the Bletchley Park is well
known. The station will be working all HF bands.
North Wakefield Radio Club will be operating a Special Event Station at
Holt Cross Station, Middleton, Leeds, to commemorate the 200th
anniversary of steam festival at Middleton Light Railway. The station
will be on the air from approximately 9am to 5pm over the weekend of 23
and 24 June. The expected callsign for the event is GB2MLR.
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society will be operating GB2RRM for
International Museums Weekend on 23 and 24 June from the Ramsey Rural
Museum, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire.
And now the DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources
Guernsey may not be not a particularly rare DX entity, but an unusual
prefix will soon be visiting, in the form of GP3ZME/P. Telford &
District ARS are visiting the island from 22-27 June, operating on all
HF, VHF and microwave bands up to 24GHz. They will be active on most
modes including data, PSK etc. More details are on QRZ.com.
Taka, JA8COE, will be active as homecall/8 from Yagishiri Island,
AS-147, between June 16 and 19. Activity will be on 40, 20, 17 and 15
metres, using SSB, PSK and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign, direct or
via the Bureau.
Operators Waldi/SP7IDX and Mek/SP7VC will be active as LA/SP7IDX and
LA/SP7VC from Mageroya Island, EU-044, WW Locator KQ21VC, between June
20 and 29. They plan to have 2 stations on the air - one on the HF bands
and the second on 6m. Operations will be on 80-6m will use SSB and RTTY.
They will also be in the RSGB IOTA Contest on July 28 and 29. They will
be using Win-Test to send QSOs to Clublog in real time. During their
travel to Mageroya Island, there is a possibility to activate Seskaro
Island, EU-139, WW Locator KP15VR, in the evening or night of June 19
and the morning of the 20th. Callsigns there will be SM/SP7VC and
SM/SP7IDX. QSL via their home callsigns. The log will be uploaded in
LoTW.
Dandy, K6ZRH/DU1IMA, will be active as K6ZRH/DU1 from Palawan Island,
OC-128, WLOTA 1612, between June 10th-30th. Activity will be on 40, 20
and 15 metres, SSB. QSL via his home callsign, direct only.
Now the contest news
The 50MHz Trophy finishes today, 17 June, at 1400UTC. Using all modes
the exchanges is signal report, serial number and locator.
The IRTS 80 Counties Contest takes place today, 17 June, from 1400 to
1700UTC. Using SSB and CW, the exchange is signal report and serial
number. EI and GI stations also give their county.
The Worked All Britain 50MHz phone contest takes place today, Sunday 17
June, from 0900 to 1500UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number
and WAB square. Full details of the rules and logsheets may be obtained
from the WAB website, www.worked-all-Britain.co.uk, or from the Contest
Manager, G3XKT, by email to ***@ntlworld.com.
On 19 June the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 1900 to
2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report serial number
and locator.
The SSB leg of the 80m club championships takes place on 21 June from
1900 to 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.
The 50MHz CW Contest is a new event to the calendar. It runs from 0900
to 1200UTC on the morning of Sunday 24 June and the exchange is signal
report, serial number and locator.
In the afternoon of the 24th the 4th 70MHz Cumulative takes place from
1400 to 1600UTC. The exchange is also signal report, serial number and
locator.
The Marconi Memorial Contest runs for 24 hours on the 23rd-24th, from
1400 to 1400UTC. There are single-op and multi-op categories in this CW
event, in which the maximum permitted power is 100 watts. There is also
a 5 watt QRP category. Using the 1.8 to 28MHz contest bands. the
exchange is signal report and serial number.
Finally, the UK?G Cumulative Contest takes place on Sunday 24th.
Activity will be on 5.7, 10 and 24GHz from 1000 to 1600UTC. Using all
modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
And now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 8th to the
14th of June, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on Friday 15th of June.
Thanks to the STEREO Behind spacecraft, which allows us to see sunspot
groups for more than a week before they rotate into Earth view, we had
advance warning of a solar flare producing region. This group rotated
into view on the 9th and produced two M class flares that day. Since
then further M class flares have taken place on the 10th, 13th and the
14th. The remaining days' solar activity was low, with only C class
solar flares occurring. Solar flux levels increased from 124 units on
the 8th to 149 by the 14th. The average was 135 units. The 90 day solar
flux average on the 14th was 118 units, that's one unit up on last week.
X-ray flux levels averaged B6.4 units and increased from B4.7 units on
the 8th to B9.7 by the 14th. Geomagnetic activity started at quiet
levels but, on the 11th, a glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection
increased activity. An Ap index of 16 and 14 units were recorded on the
11th and the 12th respectively. The average was Ap 9 units. Solar wind
data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds decline from 630
kilometres per second on the 8th to 350 by the 14th. Particle densities
were low, except for a brief increase to 14 particles per cubic
centimetre on the 13th and 12 on the 14th. Bz varied between minus 10
and plus 5 nanoTeslas on the 11th and the 12th and between minus and
plus 3 nanoTeslas on the quiet days. Sporadic-E occurred daily on 28, 50
and 70MHz but openings on 144MHz were few and brief and only enjoyed by
parts of the UK.
And finally the solar forecast. This week we still have the active side
of the Sun looking our way. The large active region looks set to
continue producing large solar flares on some days. Solar flux levels
may peak today or tomorrow at around 145 units, levels are then expected
to decline gradually. For the next couple of days, geomagnetic activity
is expected to be at unsettled levels due to a recurring coronal hole.
However, even though activity should be quiet for the remainder of the
period, there is the possibility that a coronal mass ejection could take
place as a result of a large solar flare from the large active region.
MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 25MHz for
the south and 22MHz for the south. Darkness hour lows could be around
15MHz later in the week, but could be several MHz lower at first due to
the coronal hole disturbance. Paths this week to Japan 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 be about 15MHz. Mid morning will be the best time to try this path.
However, MUFs via the long path will be slightly higher and the best
time to try this will be around midday. Sporadic-E is expected to take
place most days with opening up to 144MHz possible in any stronger
openings that take place.
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 email addresses
and website links where known.
[Note to Newsreaders: Please read the local news items appropriate to
the service area of your transmission.]
NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Lincoln
Short-Wave Club is taking part in Museums on the Air at East Kirkby from
10.00 on Sunday 17 June. There's a committee meeting at the shack on
Monday, and on Tuesday the shack sees participation in the 1.3GHz UK AC
from 20.00. A formal meeting takes place at the BSA Club at 20.15 on
Wednesday. Thursday sees the club simplex net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On
Saturday 23 June there's the surgery in the shack from 9am, plus the
weekend Museums on the Air event from 10am at East Kirkby and the 70MHz
Cumulative at the shack from 14.00-16.00. For more information contact
Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Birmingham Radio Society is visiting the Newbury Radio Rally on
Sunday 17 June, then spending Monday getting ready for VHF NFD. Thursday
see training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL, and on Friday there's
shack and aerial work. Contact Don, on 01214 581 603.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 6m Trophy
on the Long Mynd on Sunday 17 June, with G0UFE in charge. On Wednesday
they are planning for NFD and making final arrangements for the
week-long Guernsey DXpedition, which leaves on Friday. Contact Mike,
G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.
Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club has a club net on
Monday from 7pm, on 144.165 USB, vertical polarization. On Wednesday
there is a M3+M6 club net on GB3FR from 7.30pm. On Friday there is an HF
club net on 3.748MHz from 8pm. For more information contact the FELCC
Information Line on 07554 362 020.
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is visiting the Kettering club on
Monday, then taking part in the 80m SSB Club Contest on Thursday. For
more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
Wythall Radio Club is holding an Intermediate exam on Monday, then on
Tuesday there's a free 'n' easy evening. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on
07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a video night on Friday 22
June. On Saturday 23 June they commence their Museums on the Air weekend
event, operating GB4H at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 18
June Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on long
wire & vertical antennas. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.
On Monday 18 June Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
having an informal and newcomers' night. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452
548 478, daytime.
On Tuesday 19 June Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is considering
technical topics. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
***@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday 19 June Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having
a talk on 70cm TV by Albert, G1KSC. More information from Chris, G1ETZ,
on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday 19 June Worcester Radio Amateurs Association is holding a
club net on 145.350MHz FM from 7.30pm. Details from Rich Moles, M0UVA,
via email to ***@m0zoo.co.uk.
On Wednesday 20 June Midland Amateur Radio Society is planning for Field
Day and holding training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808
078 003.
On Thursday 21 June Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is having a
talk on ATUs by Mike, G3TSO. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241
099.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with advance notice that Oldham Amateur Radio Club will be
holding an ARDF event on 30 June at Strinesdale Moor. Registration will
be from 10am. For further information please contact Phil Ellis, M0GIE,
by email to ***@ntlworld.com, or visit the club web site,
www.oarc.org.uk.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Sheffield Amateur
Radio Club is holding a social evening and, if weather permits, a
barbecue, on Monday 18 June. On Thursday they are taking part in the
RSGB 80m SSB Club Contest from the club station, G3RCM. More information
from Peter Day, G3PHO, by email to ***@g3pho.org.uk.
Wakefield & District Radio Society is on the air and holding a committee
meeting on Thursday. On Saturday 23 June the Intermediate and Advanced
courses continue from 13.30. Details from Ken, G8FSO, by email to
***@wdrs.org.uk.
On 22 June East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Friday.
On Saturday 23 June they commence their International Museums Weekend
event, operating GB0ZLB from The Zetland Lifeboat Museum, The Esplanade,
Redcar, TS10 3AH. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642
475 671.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 18
June Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on RAYNET by
Geoff Darby. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Tuesday 19 June Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
field evening on Norland Moor. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341
317.
On Tuesday 19 June Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on antennas for beginners by Ken Hough. Contact Sheila, on 07867 516
836.
On Tuesday 19 June Otley Amateur Radio Society is having a Morse class
by G0WNT. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768 996 370.
On Tuesday 19 June Stockport Radio Society is having a talk on LC
networks and antenna matching by Bernard, G3SHF. More information from
Nigel Roscoe, on 07973 312 699.
On Wednesday 20 June Denby Dale Radio Club is having a presentation on
Kirchhoff's rules by Ian Thompson. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976
220 126.
On Wednesday 20 June Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on The
U2 Incident by G0WHO. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Thursday 21 June Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 80m
SSB Club Contest. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Thursday 21 June Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is on the
air. Details from Rob Hall, M0RBY, on 07876 085 631.
On Thursday 21 June South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding
a SSB BBQ. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday 22 June Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk about
the Old Days by M0WJW. Contact Bob, M6KLO, by email to ***@g0nwm.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. On Wednesday
Glenrothes & DRC is preparing for its forthcoming outdoor activities,
then on Saturday 23 June they commence their weekend event for Museums
on the Air from Scotland's Secret Bunker. Details from Laurie, MM0LJA,
via email to ***@btinternet.com.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is renovating the club's antenna on
Thursday. Friday sees the start of the Museums Weekend event at the
Bennachie Centre. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday 19
June Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is holding Morse code
practice. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.
On Wednesday 20 June Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having
an HF activity night from 19:00 to 22:00. More information from Bob,
GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723, www.cpsarc.com
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with advance notice that Crystal Palace Radio & Electronics
Club will commence its next Foundation training course on Saturday 21
August. It will continue for the next three Saturdays, followed by the
Foundation exam onthe evening of Friday 10 August. The venue for the
training course is the Parish Rooms, St Johns Church, Sylvan Road, Upper
Norwood, SE19 2RX. Details are on the web at www.g3oou.co.uk.
And now for clubs that have several events this week. Bromley & District
Amateur Radio Society is holding an Advanced tutorial on Sunday 17 June.
Tuesday sees a DF hunt in thelocal areabyRichard, G8ITB. Details from
Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Radio Society of Harrow is at Old Redding on Sunday 17 June calling CQ
GX3EFX/P. On Friday, RSGB Regional Manager Alison Johnson, G8ROG and
RSGB Board member Don Beattie, G3BJ are visiting. The venue for this
event is Harrow Arts Centre, Greenhill Room, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch
End HA5 4EA, and all are welcome to attend. More information from Linda,
G7RJL, on 02083 868 586.
East Kent Radio Society is considering computers and amateur radio on
Monday, then on Sunday 24 June it's the Stelling Minnis meeting and
picnic. Details from Karl Davies, M1DFM, on 01227 710 120.
Farnborough & District Radio Society is running a 80m CW net 3.570MHz
from 1pm on Monday, followed by a 2m net on 144.675MHz at 8pm. On
Wednesday there's a slow CW 80m net on 3.570MHz, then on Friday it's the
Top Band net on 1.995MHz from 8pm. Contact Neville, G3SPD, on 01252 404
816.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a club net from 8.30pm on
Tuesday. On Saturday 23 June they are operating GB100MWT from Sandford
Mill to commemorate the opening of New Street and the International
Wireless Conference visit 100 years ago. Marconi & RAF personnel are
particularly invited. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is preparing for Barford Rally on Wednesday,
then taking part in the RSGB 80m SSB Club Championship on Thursday.
Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 678.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a discussion evening
on Wednesday, then taking part in the RSGB 80m SSB Club Championship on
Thursday. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday 17
June Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is running the Newbury
Radio Rally. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Monday 18 June Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on Ham Radio Deluxe by Richard, 2E0XRS. For more information
contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday 18 June Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a talk by Roy,
G8CKN, entitled ``Antennas don't have gain''. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on
01628 625 720.
On Tuesday 19 June Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.
On Tuesday 19 June Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening
with the GB3VH repeater group from 7.30pm at the Rose and Crown Pub,
Sandridge. Contact Ralph, G1BSZ, on 01923 265 572.
On Wednesday 20 June Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
a members' forum. More details from Terry, G0VFW, on 01442 831 491.
On Thursday 21 June Colchester Radio Amateurs are holding a wire antenna
experimental evening with Jeff, G7TAT. More information from Kevan,
2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.
On Thursday 21 June Cray Valley Radio Society is holding its annual DF
hunt around Eltham, South East London. Details from Malcolm Bryan,
G8MCA, on 07906 433 965.
On Thursday 21 June Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
presentation on Yaesu UK by their amateur radio sales person Andre
Ravary. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday 21 June Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is
having a club night at the shack. Details from Lee, 2E1LJL, on 01502 564
242.
On Thursday 21 June Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is looking
at the club project with Richard, G3NII. Details from John Burnett,
M6JBU, on 07860 804 793.
On Thursday 21 June Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk by
Peter Woolhouse, G7PWV, on the RNLI and Thames Lifeboat Operations.
Details from Darren, M0PRV, on 07525 753 702.
On Thursday 21 June Vange ARS is having a talk on the T32C DXpedition to
Kiritimati,Christmas Island, by Fred Curtis, G3SVK. Contact Steve,
G0KVZ, on 01268 552 606.
On Friday 22 June Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
fox hunt trial evening. Contact Ron, G3KBR, on 01223 501 712.
On Friday 22 June Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a windmills
evening at Jack and Jill Windmill. Cyprus Hall is closed. Details from
Rob, 2E0RJA, on 01444 232 129.
On Sunday 24 June Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is
operating GB2AVF at Abridge Village Fete. Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC,
on 02085 021 645.
On Sunday 24 June South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2BM
at Bay Museum for Museums on the Air. Details from Dave, G4UVJ, on 01268
697 978.
On Sunday 24 June Waterlooville Amateur Radio Club is holding a
fundraising night. Contact Rich, G4IBW, on0772 225 002.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Appledore &
District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical demo of the club's new
radio equipment on Monday. On Sunday 24 June, club members are Abbotsham
Fete Transmitting Station. Contact Brian Jewell, M0BRB, on 01237 473 251
for more information.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its 80m net on Monday at 19.45, the 2m
net on Tuesday at 19.45 and a 4m net on Thursday at 19.00. Contact Nick,
2E0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night and
holding a committee meeting on Wednesday. On Sunday 24 June they have a
club table at the West Rally, Cheese and Grain, Frome. Details from Ian,
G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and weekends.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club holds its summer BBQ on Thursday.
Saturday 23 June is the start of the club's International Museums on the
Air weekend, and on Sunday 24 June they're at the West of England Radio
Rally. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 18
June Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding its 2m DF contest.
Details from Paul, G3SDH, on 01761 221 206.
On Wednesday 20 June Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is having a video night. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417 048.
On Thursday 21 June Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a workshop
evening. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday 21 June Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317 750.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Sunday 17 June Carmarthan Amateur Radio Society is holding an open
night. Contact Lloyd, 2W0LLT, on 01239 711 297.
On Monday 18 June Dragon Amateur Radio Club is watching a video on QRP.
More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Tuesday 19 June Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is on the air on 20m
and 40m. Details from Carl Morris, MW0TBB, by email to
***@wrexham-ars.co.uk.
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Sunday 17th June 2012
The news headlines:
Ofcom announces that a small block of 2m is required for the London 2012
Summer Olympic Games
New Interference Regulations announced to protect London 2012
German amateurs get 472-479kHz band
In the July RadCom it was announced that Ofcom had approached the RSGB
to discuss temporary usage of a few channels on 2m to support the London
2012 Summer Olympic Games. Following negotiations with the RSGB to
minimise the impact on amateurs, Ofcom has now announced that it will
temporarily authorise a small block of 12.5kHz channels on that band.
The frequencies are from 144.0125MHz to 144.1375MHz, but only for the
period 27 July to 28 August 2012. The frequencies specifically exclude
the CW calling frequency, 144.050MHz, and the Meteor Scatter calling
frequency, 144.100MHz. Ofcom are also aware of the various contests on 4
and 7 August and will work with Game users to keep operations to a
minimum on these dates. Usage of this spectrum by Games users will be in
the vicinity of London Olympic venues, and will be limited to handhelds
with a maximum output of 5 watts. Ofcom emphasises that use of Primary
Amateur spectrum is only for the specified time period and does not
constitute a change of usage. The full Ofcom statement can be found at
www.rsgb.org/Olympics.
Ofcom has announced its decision to make the Wireless Telegraphy
(Control of Interference from Apparatus) (the London Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games) Regulations 2012. These Regulations will regulate the
intensity of the electromagnetic energy at which electrical and
electronic apparatus operates, such that it does not cause undue
interference with wireless telegraphy apparatus used for public safety
purposes, within a specified protection area, for the duration of the
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will come into force in July
2012, prior to the commencement of the Games. Copies of the Regulations
will be available via www.legislation.gov.uk.
German amateurs with a Class A licence are now allowed to operate in the
new 472-479kHz band. The power limit is 1W erp, with a maximum signal
bandwidth of 800Hz.
Cyprus is going to hold the EU presidency, for the first time, for the
six months from 1 July. To commemorate the occasion, a number of Cyprus
Amateur Radio Society members have been granted the use of P3EU, which
will only be valid for the six months until 31 December. There will be a
24 hour special event on 1 July. A special QSL card will be available.
Operators will be active on the HF bands using SSB and CW for the 24
hour event and using all modes on the HF and VHF bands during the six
months of P3EU.
The Worked All Britain group would like to thank all the clubs and
individuals who have taken part in the Torch Relay so far. It runs until
27 July, so there's still plenty of time to work stations around the UK
as the torch makes its way to London. Check out the WAB website for full
details, www.worked-all-britain.co.uk. Today the Durham and District
Amateur Radio Society will be operating GX4WAB to commemorate the
Olympic Torch being in Durham in the NZ24 Square. Operation will be on
all HF bands and 2 metres.
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
The 25th Newbury Radio Rally and Boot Sale will be held at the Newbury
Showground, next to junction 13 of the M4 today, 17 June. Doors open at
9am and admission is ?2. There will be trade stands, special interest
groups and a demonstration marquee with display of amateur radio on air.
Hull & District Amateur Radio Society will be holding an open event on
Sunday 24 June at the HADARS Club House, Walton Street Leisure Centre,
Goathland Close, Walton Street, Hull. There will be a Bring and Buy
followed by an auction at 1pm. Doors open for viewing at 10.30am. There
will be a BBQ and refreshments available. Further details from Julian on
07901 230 012.
On Sunday 24 June the West Of England Radio Rally takes place at the
Cheese & Grain, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE. There will be
car parking, catering, disabled facilities, trade stands and an RSGB
book stall. Contact Shaun, G8VPG, on 01225 873 098
Now for the news of special events
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society will be putting GB0BON on air
today, 17 June at Rupert's Viewpoint. It will be the 367th anniversary
of the Battle of Naseby and the third anniversary of GB0BON.
Eddie, G0VVT will be operating from the Belleek Pottery Museum under the
call of GB0BPM today, 17 June for Museums on the Air.
Reading and District Amateur Radio Club will be taking part in Museums
on the Air today, 17 June from the Museum of Berkshire Aviation, Woodley
using the callsign GB2MBA. Visitors are welcome.
Today, 17 June, sees the second and final day of IQ1SV, commemorating
the torpedoing of SS Transylvania in 1917 near the isle of Bergeggi,
Italy, with the loss of 407 lives. Operation is on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15
and 10m, with SSB, CW and PSK31. A commemorative QSL card is available.
Full details are on QRZ.com.
Also today, the Radio club of Binche will activate the Special Event
Station ON44WAR from the historical place of BrÙly-de-Pesches in Belgium
in order to commemorate the Belgian Resistance. Activity will be from
9am to 5pm local time. Full details are on their website, www.on7ry.be.
The Kent Weald Radio Club will be holding a field event at Headcorn
Airfield, Kent, TN17 9HX, until 24 June. This activity will encompass
the two Museums on the Air weekends. Using the callsign of GB1HA, the
station will use HF, VHF & UHF bands. Visitors are welcome to call in to
see the operation.
GB4H will be on the air from Coventry on 23 and 24 June. Run by the
Coventry Amateur Radio Society, they plan to have HF and VHF stations.
On 23 and 24 June, Milton Keynes ARS will be running GB2AMT within
Bletchley Park to recognise both the Centenary of the birth and the
memory of Alan Turing, whose wartime work at the Bletchley Park is well
known. The station will be working all HF bands.
North Wakefield Radio Club will be operating a Special Event Station at
Holt Cross Station, Middleton, Leeds, to commemorate the 200th
anniversary of steam festival at Middleton Light Railway. The station
will be on the air from approximately 9am to 5pm over the weekend of 23
and 24 June. The expected callsign for the event is GB2MLR.
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society will be operating GB2RRM for
International Museums Weekend on 23 and 24 June from the Ramsey Rural
Museum, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire.
And now the DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources
Guernsey may not be not a particularly rare DX entity, but an unusual
prefix will soon be visiting, in the form of GP3ZME/P. Telford &
District ARS are visiting the island from 22-27 June, operating on all
HF, VHF and microwave bands up to 24GHz. They will be active on most
modes including data, PSK etc. More details are on QRZ.com.
Taka, JA8COE, will be active as homecall/8 from Yagishiri Island,
AS-147, between June 16 and 19. Activity will be on 40, 20, 17 and 15
metres, using SSB, PSK and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign, direct or
via the Bureau.
Operators Waldi/SP7IDX and Mek/SP7VC will be active as LA/SP7IDX and
LA/SP7VC from Mageroya Island, EU-044, WW Locator KQ21VC, between June
20 and 29. They plan to have 2 stations on the air - one on the HF bands
and the second on 6m. Operations will be on 80-6m will use SSB and RTTY.
They will also be in the RSGB IOTA Contest on July 28 and 29. They will
be using Win-Test to send QSOs to Clublog in real time. During their
travel to Mageroya Island, there is a possibility to activate Seskaro
Island, EU-139, WW Locator KP15VR, in the evening or night of June 19
and the morning of the 20th. Callsigns there will be SM/SP7VC and
SM/SP7IDX. QSL via their home callsigns. The log will be uploaded in
LoTW.
Dandy, K6ZRH/DU1IMA, will be active as K6ZRH/DU1 from Palawan Island,
OC-128, WLOTA 1612, between June 10th-30th. Activity will be on 40, 20
and 15 metres, SSB. QSL via his home callsign, direct only.
Now the contest news
The 50MHz Trophy finishes today, 17 June, at 1400UTC. Using all modes
the exchanges is signal report, serial number and locator.
The IRTS 80 Counties Contest takes place today, 17 June, from 1400 to
1700UTC. Using SSB and CW, the exchange is signal report and serial
number. EI and GI stations also give their county.
The Worked All Britain 50MHz phone contest takes place today, Sunday 17
June, from 0900 to 1500UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number
and WAB square. Full details of the rules and logsheets may be obtained
from the WAB website, www.worked-all-Britain.co.uk, or from the Contest
Manager, G3XKT, by email to ***@ntlworld.com.
On 19 June the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 1900 to
2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report serial number
and locator.
The SSB leg of the 80m club championships takes place on 21 June from
1900 to 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.
The 50MHz CW Contest is a new event to the calendar. It runs from 0900
to 1200UTC on the morning of Sunday 24 June and the exchange is signal
report, serial number and locator.
In the afternoon of the 24th the 4th 70MHz Cumulative takes place from
1400 to 1600UTC. The exchange is also signal report, serial number and
locator.
The Marconi Memorial Contest runs for 24 hours on the 23rd-24th, from
1400 to 1400UTC. There are single-op and multi-op categories in this CW
event, in which the maximum permitted power is 100 watts. There is also
a 5 watt QRP category. Using the 1.8 to 28MHz contest bands. the
exchange is signal report and serial number.
Finally, the UK?G Cumulative Contest takes place on Sunday 24th.
Activity will be on 5.7, 10 and 24GHz from 1000 to 1600UTC. Using all
modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
And now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 8th to the
14th of June, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on Friday 15th of June.
Thanks to the STEREO Behind spacecraft, which allows us to see sunspot
groups for more than a week before they rotate into Earth view, we had
advance warning of a solar flare producing region. This group rotated
into view on the 9th and produced two M class flares that day. Since
then further M class flares have taken place on the 10th, 13th and the
14th. The remaining days' solar activity was low, with only C class
solar flares occurring. Solar flux levels increased from 124 units on
the 8th to 149 by the 14th. The average was 135 units. The 90 day solar
flux average on the 14th was 118 units, that's one unit up on last week.
X-ray flux levels averaged B6.4 units and increased from B4.7 units on
the 8th to B9.7 by the 14th. Geomagnetic activity started at quiet
levels but, on the 11th, a glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection
increased activity. An Ap index of 16 and 14 units were recorded on the
11th and the 12th respectively. The average was Ap 9 units. Solar wind
data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds decline from 630
kilometres per second on the 8th to 350 by the 14th. Particle densities
were low, except for a brief increase to 14 particles per cubic
centimetre on the 13th and 12 on the 14th. Bz varied between minus 10
and plus 5 nanoTeslas on the 11th and the 12th and between minus and
plus 3 nanoTeslas on the quiet days. Sporadic-E occurred daily on 28, 50
and 70MHz but openings on 144MHz were few and brief and only enjoyed by
parts of the UK.
And finally the solar forecast. This week we still have the active side
of the Sun looking our way. The large active region looks set to
continue producing large solar flares on some days. Solar flux levels
may peak today or tomorrow at around 145 units, levels are then expected
to decline gradually. For the next couple of days, geomagnetic activity
is expected to be at unsettled levels due to a recurring coronal hole.
However, even though activity should be quiet for the remainder of the
period, there is the possibility that a coronal mass ejection could take
place as a result of a large solar flare from the large active region.
MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 25MHz for
the south and 22MHz for the south. Darkness hour lows could be around
15MHz later in the week, but could be several MHz lower at first due to
the coronal hole disturbance. Paths this week to Japan 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 be about 15MHz. Mid morning will be the best time to try this path.
However, MUFs via the long path will be slightly higher and the best
time to try this will be around midday. Sporadic-E is expected to take
place most days with opening up to 144MHz possible in any stronger
openings that take place.
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 email addresses
and website links where known.
[Note to Newsreaders: Please read the local news items appropriate to
the service area of your transmission.]
NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Lincoln
Short-Wave Club is taking part in Museums on the Air at East Kirkby from
10.00 on Sunday 17 June. There's a committee meeting at the shack on
Monday, and on Tuesday the shack sees participation in the 1.3GHz UK AC
from 20.00. A formal meeting takes place at the BSA Club at 20.15 on
Wednesday. Thursday sees the club simplex net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On
Saturday 23 June there's the surgery in the shack from 9am, plus the
weekend Museums on the Air event from 10am at East Kirkby and the 70MHz
Cumulative at the shack from 14.00-16.00. For more information contact
Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Birmingham Radio Society is visiting the Newbury Radio Rally on
Sunday 17 June, then spending Monday getting ready for VHF NFD. Thursday
see training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL, and on Friday there's
shack and aerial work. Contact Don, on 01214 581 603.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 6m Trophy
on the Long Mynd on Sunday 17 June, with G0UFE in charge. On Wednesday
they are planning for NFD and making final arrangements for the
week-long Guernsey DXpedition, which leaves on Friday. Contact Mike,
G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.
Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club has a club net on
Monday from 7pm, on 144.165 USB, vertical polarization. On Wednesday
there is a M3+M6 club net on GB3FR from 7.30pm. On Friday there is an HF
club net on 3.748MHz from 8pm. For more information contact the FELCC
Information Line on 07554 362 020.
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is visiting the Kettering club on
Monday, then taking part in the 80m SSB Club Contest on Thursday. For
more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
Wythall Radio Club is holding an Intermediate exam on Monday, then on
Tuesday there's a free 'n' easy evening. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on
07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a video night on Friday 22
June. On Saturday 23 June they commence their Museums on the Air weekend
event, operating GB4H at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 18
June Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on long
wire & vertical antennas. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.
On Monday 18 June Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
having an informal and newcomers' night. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452
548 478, daytime.
On Tuesday 19 June Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is considering
technical topics. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
***@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday 19 June Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having
a talk on 70cm TV by Albert, G1KSC. More information from Chris, G1ETZ,
on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday 19 June Worcester Radio Amateurs Association is holding a
club net on 145.350MHz FM from 7.30pm. Details from Rich Moles, M0UVA,
via email to ***@m0zoo.co.uk.
On Wednesday 20 June Midland Amateur Radio Society is planning for Field
Day and holding training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808
078 003.
On Thursday 21 June Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is having a
talk on ATUs by Mike, G3TSO. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241
099.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with advance notice that Oldham Amateur Radio Club will be
holding an ARDF event on 30 June at Strinesdale Moor. Registration will
be from 10am. For further information please contact Phil Ellis, M0GIE,
by email to ***@ntlworld.com, or visit the club web site,
www.oarc.org.uk.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Sheffield Amateur
Radio Club is holding a social evening and, if weather permits, a
barbecue, on Monday 18 June. On Thursday they are taking part in the
RSGB 80m SSB Club Contest from the club station, G3RCM. More information
from Peter Day, G3PHO, by email to ***@g3pho.org.uk.
Wakefield & District Radio Society is on the air and holding a committee
meeting on Thursday. On Saturday 23 June the Intermediate and Advanced
courses continue from 13.30. Details from Ken, G8FSO, by email to
***@wdrs.org.uk.
On 22 June East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Friday.
On Saturday 23 June they commence their International Museums Weekend
event, operating GB0ZLB from The Zetland Lifeboat Museum, The Esplanade,
Redcar, TS10 3AH. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642
475 671.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 18
June Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on RAYNET by
Geoff Darby. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Tuesday 19 June Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
field evening on Norland Moor. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341
317.
On Tuesday 19 June Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on antennas for beginners by Ken Hough. Contact Sheila, on 07867 516
836.
On Tuesday 19 June Otley Amateur Radio Society is having a Morse class
by G0WNT. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768 996 370.
On Tuesday 19 June Stockport Radio Society is having a talk on LC
networks and antenna matching by Bernard, G3SHF. More information from
Nigel Roscoe, on 07973 312 699.
On Wednesday 20 June Denby Dale Radio Club is having a presentation on
Kirchhoff's rules by Ian Thompson. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976
220 126.
On Wednesday 20 June Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on The
U2 Incident by G0WHO. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Thursday 21 June Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 80m
SSB Club Contest. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Thursday 21 June Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is on the
air. Details from Rob Hall, M0RBY, on 07876 085 631.
On Thursday 21 June South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding
a SSB BBQ. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday 22 June Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk about
the Old Days by M0WJW. Contact Bob, M6KLO, by email to ***@g0nwm.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. On Wednesday
Glenrothes & DRC is preparing for its forthcoming outdoor activities,
then on Saturday 23 June they commence their weekend event for Museums
on the Air from Scotland's Secret Bunker. Details from Laurie, MM0LJA,
via email to ***@btinternet.com.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is renovating the club's antenna on
Thursday. Friday sees the start of the Museums Weekend event at the
Bennachie Centre. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday 19
June Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is holding Morse code
practice. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.
On Wednesday 20 June Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having
an HF activity night from 19:00 to 22:00. More information from Bob,
GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723, www.cpsarc.com
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with advance notice that Crystal Palace Radio & Electronics
Club will commence its next Foundation training course on Saturday 21
August. It will continue for the next three Saturdays, followed by the
Foundation exam onthe evening of Friday 10 August. The venue for the
training course is the Parish Rooms, St Johns Church, Sylvan Road, Upper
Norwood, SE19 2RX. Details are on the web at www.g3oou.co.uk.
And now for clubs that have several events this week. Bromley & District
Amateur Radio Society is holding an Advanced tutorial on Sunday 17 June.
Tuesday sees a DF hunt in thelocal areabyRichard, G8ITB. Details from
Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Radio Society of Harrow is at Old Redding on Sunday 17 June calling CQ
GX3EFX/P. On Friday, RSGB Regional Manager Alison Johnson, G8ROG and
RSGB Board member Don Beattie, G3BJ are visiting. The venue for this
event is Harrow Arts Centre, Greenhill Room, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch
End HA5 4EA, and all are welcome to attend. More information from Linda,
G7RJL, on 02083 868 586.
East Kent Radio Society is considering computers and amateur radio on
Monday, then on Sunday 24 June it's the Stelling Minnis meeting and
picnic. Details from Karl Davies, M1DFM, on 01227 710 120.
Farnborough & District Radio Society is running a 80m CW net 3.570MHz
from 1pm on Monday, followed by a 2m net on 144.675MHz at 8pm. On
Wednesday there's a slow CW 80m net on 3.570MHz, then on Friday it's the
Top Band net on 1.995MHz from 8pm. Contact Neville, G3SPD, on 01252 404
816.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a club net from 8.30pm on
Tuesday. On Saturday 23 June they are operating GB100MWT from Sandford
Mill to commemorate the opening of New Street and the International
Wireless Conference visit 100 years ago. Marconi & RAF personnel are
particularly invited. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is preparing for Barford Rally on Wednesday,
then taking part in the RSGB 80m SSB Club Championship on Thursday.
Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 678.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a discussion evening
on Wednesday, then taking part in the RSGB 80m SSB Club Championship on
Thursday. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday 17
June Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is running the Newbury
Radio Rally. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Monday 18 June Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on Ham Radio Deluxe by Richard, 2E0XRS. For more information
contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday 18 June Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a talk by Roy,
G8CKN, entitled ``Antennas don't have gain''. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on
01628 625 720.
On Tuesday 19 June Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.
On Tuesday 19 June Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening
with the GB3VH repeater group from 7.30pm at the Rose and Crown Pub,
Sandridge. Contact Ralph, G1BSZ, on 01923 265 572.
On Wednesday 20 June Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
a members' forum. More details from Terry, G0VFW, on 01442 831 491.
On Thursday 21 June Colchester Radio Amateurs are holding a wire antenna
experimental evening with Jeff, G7TAT. More information from Kevan,
2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.
On Thursday 21 June Cray Valley Radio Society is holding its annual DF
hunt around Eltham, South East London. Details from Malcolm Bryan,
G8MCA, on 07906 433 965.
On Thursday 21 June Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
presentation on Yaesu UK by their amateur radio sales person Andre
Ravary. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday 21 June Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is
having a club night at the shack. Details from Lee, 2E1LJL, on 01502 564
242.
On Thursday 21 June Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is looking
at the club project with Richard, G3NII. Details from John Burnett,
M6JBU, on 07860 804 793.
On Thursday 21 June Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk by
Peter Woolhouse, G7PWV, on the RNLI and Thames Lifeboat Operations.
Details from Darren, M0PRV, on 07525 753 702.
On Thursday 21 June Vange ARS is having a talk on the T32C DXpedition to
Kiritimati,Christmas Island, by Fred Curtis, G3SVK. Contact Steve,
G0KVZ, on 01268 552 606.
On Friday 22 June Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
fox hunt trial evening. Contact Ron, G3KBR, on 01223 501 712.
On Friday 22 June Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a windmills
evening at Jack and Jill Windmill. Cyprus Hall is closed. Details from
Rob, 2E0RJA, on 01444 232 129.
On Sunday 24 June Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is
operating GB2AVF at Abridge Village Fete. Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC,
on 02085 021 645.
On Sunday 24 June South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2BM
at Bay Museum for Museums on the Air. Details from Dave, G4UVJ, on 01268
697 978.
On Sunday 24 June Waterlooville Amateur Radio Club is holding a
fundraising night. Contact Rich, G4IBW, on0772 225 002.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Appledore &
District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical demo of the club's new
radio equipment on Monday. On Sunday 24 June, club members are Abbotsham
Fete Transmitting Station. Contact Brian Jewell, M0BRB, on 01237 473 251
for more information.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its 80m net on Monday at 19.45, the 2m
net on Tuesday at 19.45 and a 4m net on Thursday at 19.00. Contact Nick,
2E0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night and
holding a committee meeting on Wednesday. On Sunday 24 June they have a
club table at the West Rally, Cheese and Grain, Frome. Details from Ian,
G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and weekends.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club holds its summer BBQ on Thursday.
Saturday 23 June is the start of the club's International Museums on the
Air weekend, and on Sunday 24 June they're at the West of England Radio
Rally. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 18
June Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding its 2m DF contest.
Details from Paul, G3SDH, on 01761 221 206.
On Wednesday 20 June Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is having a video night. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417 048.
On Thursday 21 June Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a workshop
evening. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday 21 June Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317 750.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Sunday 17 June Carmarthan Amateur Radio Society is holding an open
night. Contact Lloyd, 2W0LLT, on 01239 711 297.
On Monday 18 June Dragon Amateur Radio Club is watching a video on QRP.
More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Tuesday 19 June Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is on the air on 20m
and 40m. Details from Carl Morris, MW0TBB, by email to
***@wrexham-ars.co.uk.
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