GB2RS NEWS BROADCAST
Good morning / evening. It's Sunday the 1st of February [1998] and
here is the GB2RS news broadcast, prepared by the RSGB and intended
for all radio amateurs and short-wave listeners.
The following press release was issued by the RSGB on Wednesday the
28th of January:
   'The Radio Society of Great Britain announces today that it has
    concluded the purchase of the title of "Ham Radio Today" from
    Nexus Special Interest Publications as from the March 1998
    edition. Peter Kirby, RSGB's General Manager, commented "The
    presence on the bookstalls of a more general interest publication,
    covering radio communication and related topics, allows us to
    reach a wider section of radio and electronics enthusiasts and
    makes good use of the Society's publishing skills and experience.
    Ham Radio Today has carved a special niche in the radio interest
    sector, and the RSGB has agreed the continuing involvement of
    Chris Lorek as technical adviser. The Magazine will be managed by
    a separate editorial staff, under the leadership of Steve
    Telenius-Lowe, G4JVG, who will work independently of the editorial
    staff of the Society's other publication, RadCom, the editor of
    which will be Steve White, G3ZVW.'
The Society is also elevating its commitment to book production in the
radio and related sectors. To this effect, Mike Dennison, previously
the Managing Editor of RadCom, will take overall responsibility for
the production of both magazines and also for the Society's book
production strategy.
Roger Patey for Nexus commented that after a strategic review it had
been decided Ham Radio Today did not fit comfortably with other titles
in the portfolio. Nexus had therefore decided to dispose of the
publication and to concentrate on its core activities.
The GB2RS broadcast for the 18th of January reported that in this
year's New Year Honours List an MBE was awarded to RSGB member Roy
Gerrard, G3LAZ. Since then, news has reached us that another RSGB
member, Frank Howe, G3FIJ, has also been awarded an MBE. He received
the honour in recognition of services to disabled people and to the
community in Colchester, Essex.
Frank was founder member and the first chairman of the North-east
Essex REMAP, a group of engineers and health workers who design and
manufacture equipment to increase the independence of the disabled.
G3FIJ has also, for many years, provided tuition for partially
sighted, blind and wheelchairbound candidates for the City and Guilds
RAE and RSGB Morse Code test. He has taught RAE and Morse courses for
more than 40 years, and was a founder member of the Colchester Radio
Amateurs club. Congratulations to Frank on this well-deserved honour.
The rules for the RSGB 100 Years of Amateur Radio Awards were
published in the January RadCom. Those interested in the VHF / UHF
award should note that repeater and packet contacts will not be
allowed. This is consistent with all other RSGB VHF/UHF awards.
Mike Voss, GW8ERA, has resigned from the RSGB Repeater Management
Committee for personal and health reasons. Mike has served with great
distinction on the RMC for a considerable time, and had added other
key roles to his responsibilities for repeater matters in Wales. His
expertise and contribution to the technical work of the committee will
be hard to replace.
If any active radio amateur living in Wales is interested in joining
the RMC as Mike's replacement, they are invited to contact the
chairman Chris Goadby, G8HVV, for an informal discussion of the duties
and responsibilities of the role. G8HVV's address is correct in the
RSGB Yearbook.
And now a note for your diary: the RSGB National VHF Convention takes
place on Sunday the 22nd of February at its usual venue, Sandown
Exhibition Centre, Esher in Surrey. Full details, including a
timetable of the VHF lecture streams, can be found in the February
RadCom. Further details can also be obtained by Calling Marcia
Brimson, 2E1DAY, at RSGB HQ on 01707 659015.
LATEST CALLSIGNS
SSL has informed the Society that as of last Wednesday morning, the
latest callsigns allocated were in the M0 Bravo November -- and M1
Charlie Oscar -- series, and Novice calls in the 2 0 Alfa Romeo --
and 2 1 Golf Juliet -- series.
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DX News:
From Barbados, 8P9FX will be active from the 2nd to the 16th of
February using CW and SSB, mostly on 40 and 20 metres.
>From Jan Mayen Island, LA7DFA will operate as JX7DFA from today until
October. He expects to include RTTY, EME, meteor scatter and high
power 6m in his operation.
And from Cambodia, XUF2B, I repeat XUF2B, is now operational and has
authorisation for 30 metres. He will be active on 80 metres soon with
a new antenna.
These DX news items came from the weekly RSGB DX News Sheet, edited by
Chris Page, G4BUE.
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Contest News:
Today, Sunday the 1st of February, the final 80 metre event in the
RSGB LF Cumulative contest takes place.
And on VHF, the 432MHz Fixed / AFS contest takes place today, Sunday
the 1st, from 0900 to 1500 UTC.
The full rules of all RSGB contests may be found in the September 1997
RadCom.
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PROPAGATION NEWS
And now the solar factual data for the period from the 19th to the
25th of January, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS:
Solar activity remained at very low levels except on the 25th when
they increased to moderate, due to an M class solar flare. Solar flux
levels increased from 91 on the 20th to 108 by the 25th. The average
was 96 units. The 90 day solar flux average on the 25th was 97, one
unit up on last week. X-Ray flux levels declined slightly to A7.4 on
the 22nd, but increased to B1.2 by the 25th as the sun became more
active. The average was A9.9. Geomagnetic activity was 'quiet', except
on the 20th and the 25th when activity increased to just 'unsettled'.
The average Ap was 6 units. Solar wind speeds varied between 270 and
420 kilometres per second for the period from the 12th to the 18th of
January. Particle densities varied between 2 and 10 particles per
cubic centimetre, except late on the 15th, when for a short time they
increased to 20. Bz hovered around zero nanoTeslas throughout.
Now the ionospheric data for the period from the 16th to the 22nd of
January. The F2 daytime critical frequencies at Juliusruh varied
between 6.8MHz and 7.4MHz. The average was 7.1MHz. The darkness hour
lows declined slightly from 2.1MHz on the 18th, to 1.6MHz by the 21st.
The average was 1.9MHz. Daytime highs were between 0900 and 1300 UTC.
The darkness hour lows were between 1800 and 2300 UTC every day,
except on the 16th, 19th and 23rd, when they were at 0600 UTC.
And now the solar forecast. This week the quiet side of the sun is
expected to be looking our way. Solar activity should be at very low
levels. Solar flux levels are expected to decline, and be in the 80s.
Geomagnetic activity maybe 'unsettled' for the next couple of days,
after which activity is expected to decline to 'quiet' levels. MUFs
during daylight hours at equal latitudes are expected to be about
23MHz for the south and 20MHz for the north. The darkness hour lows
will be about 7MHz. Paths this week to India are expected to have a
maximum working frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of 25MHz.
However, the optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success
rate will be about 20MHz. The best time to try this path will be 0800
and 1100 UTC. All times used in this report are UTC.
And that's the end of the solar information.
For more on Propagation see http://www.rsgb.org/society/psc.htm
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For Sunday the 1st February 1998
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NEWS FOR WALES
Meeting for Monday the 1st of February:
Dragon Amateur Radio Club meets for a talk by Brian, GW4EXE entitled
'Shipbuilders of Amlwch'. For more details contact John, GW3VVC on
01248 714655.
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Meeting for Sunday the 1st of February:
St Austell Amateur Radio Club meets for a talk by Bert, G3VWK entitled
'Electronic Intelligence in the 40s'. For further details contact
G4TRV on 01726 72951.
Meetings for Monday the 2nd of February:
Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has an RLO visit and
discussion. For more details telephone 01452 618930 during office
hours.
Weston-super-Mare Radio Society has a slide presentation of 'society
bygones'. For further details contact Graham, G8WAR on 01934 415700.
Meetings for Tuesday the 3rd of February:
Plymouth Radio Club meets for a talk by Den, G7NMA entitled 'Update on
forward planning for coming year'. For further details contact G7NMA
on 01752 346158 before 9pm.
South Dorset Radio Society meets for a talk by George, G3AVV entitled
'Reminiscences'. For details contact John, M1BDW on 01305 832057.
Meetings for Wednesday the 4th of February:
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has 10-metre activity evening and
committee meeting. For more details contact 01275 834282.
Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club gathers for a talk by Peter
Chadwick, G3RZP entitled 'Fact and Fallacies of Amateur Radio'. For
further details contact Ian, G0GRI on 01225 864698.
Meetings for Thursday the 5th of February:
Cornish Radio Amateur Club meets for a talk by Roy entitled
'Underground Photography'. For further details contact Robin on
01209 820118.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club meets for a talk by G3ICO entitled 'My Way
with Printed Circuit Boards'. For further details telephone
01460 54657.
Meetings for Friday the 6th of February:
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association meets for a talk by MAGNOX
entitled 'Power Generation'. For further details telephone
01242 241099.
Devizes and District Amateur Radio Club has a 'maths for the RAE'
session. For more details contact Noel, G4TIX on 01380 724533.
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NEWS FOR EAST ANGLIA
Meetings for Wednesday the 4th of February:
Ipswich Radio Club meets for an introduction to club projects. For
more details contact Iain on 01206 396419.
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club gathers for a talk by Victor, G3JNB
entitled 'DXing for the Absolute Beginner'. For more details contact
John, G0VZD on 01953 604769.
Meeting for Thursday the 5th of February:
Colchester Radio Amateurs meets for a talk by Tony, G8LTY entitled
'Recent Happenings'. For further information contact Brian on
01206 822547.
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NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
An experiment in radio teaching over the air will take place in the
Greater Manchester area on Friday the 6th of February at 7.30pm - when
Gordon Adams, G3LEQ will make contact with Laurie, G0MRL. Initially he
will call on 145.425MHz and via the GB3NR repeater on 433.350MHz.
Would-be candidates for the Radio Amateurs' Examination are invited to
listen in. Suitable working frequencies will be announced, and then an
appropriate RAE subject will be dealt with. Legally required listening
breaks will be taken. Ideally, listeners should be equipped with a
note pad, a simple calculator and a copy of the RAE Manual. Further
details can be obtained from Gordon Adams, G3LEQ on 01565 652652.
Meetings for Monday the 2nd of February:
Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting. For
further details contact Ted on 01606 592207.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society gathers for a talk by Bob,
G0LXP entitled 'VHF and UHF Antennas'. For more information write to:
8 The Grove, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2JD.
Meetings for Tuesday the 3rd of February:
Liverpool and District Amateur Radio Society meets for rally
preparations. For more information telephone 0151 722 1178.
Wakefield and District Radio Society meets for a talk entitled
'Upgrading PCs'. For further details contact Ian, M0BFO on
01924 216502.
Warrington Amateur Radio Society gathers for a talk by Albert, G3ZHE
about 'Early Radar'. For further details contact John, G0RPG on
01925 762722.
Meetings for Wednesday the 4th of February:
Derwentside Amateur Radio Club plays host to Rob Mannion, G3XFD editor
of Practical Wireless. For details contact Geoff, G7GJU on
0191 370 2032.
Hornsea Amateur Radio Club meets for a talk by G0DEB entitled '40m/20m
QRP Tx'. For further details telephone 01964 562258.
Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air and construction
evening. For further details contact Ted on 01606 592207.
Meetings for Thursday the 5th of February:
Grimsby Amateur Radio Society gathers for a demonstration by George,
G4EBK entitled 'Antenna Trap Construction'. For further details
contact G4EBK whose details are in the RSGB Yearbook.
Hambleton Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk entitled '6-metres'.
For more details telephone 01845 537547.
Meetings for Friday the 6th of February:
East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a talk by Alistair, G4OLK
about folding antenna masts. For more details contact G4OLK on
01642 475671.
North Ferriby Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air evening. For
further information contact G7PER on 01482 656324.
South Manchester Radio Club meets for a 'Shack Design Evening'. For
further details contact G7FQY on 0161 969 1964.
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NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Meeting for Wednesday the 4th of February:
Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets for a 2-metre rig
clinic with Terry, GI3USS. For details contact Roy, GI0WVN on
01247 460716.
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST
The Harwell Radio and Computing Rally takes place today, Sunday the
1st of February.
The South Essex Amateur Radio Society Radio Rally takes place today,
Sunday the 1st of February, at the Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island,
Essex. Doors open at 10.30am. Features include trade stands, a bring
and buy and Morse tests.
Meetings for Monday the 2nd of February:
Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club meets for a talk by Tim, G3PJD entitled
the 'US Licence'. For further details contact Bob, G7PKD on
01256 461306.
Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk by Dave,
G0DEC about oscilloscopes. For details call Keith, RS173686 on
01376 347736.
Burnham Beeches Radio Club gathers for a 12.5kHz adjustment evening.
For more details contact G6EIL on 01628 625720.
East Kent Radio Society gathers for a talk by Chris, G8GHH entitled
'The ATV Repeater on Sheppey'. For details contact Paul, G3VJF on
01227 742288.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk by Dan Hughes
entitled 'The day to day operation of the Sovereign Harbour Marina'.
For details contact Brian, G4LYU on 01323 840530.
Surrey Radio Contact Club gathers for a talk by G1OEQ entitled
'What's New in Avionics'. For further details contact Berni, G8TB on
0181 660 7517.
Meetings for Tuesday the 3rd of February:
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk by Steve, G7RGG
entitled 'Commercial Satellites'. For further details contact Charles,
G0GJS on 01245 256 654.
Maidstone Amateur Radio Club has dummy Morse tests. For further
information contact Mike, G0VQB on 01634 856765.
Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society gathers for a talk
entitled 'Ionica'. For more details contact Peter, 2E1CRK on
01462 674505.
Meetings for Wednesday the 4th of February:
Aylesbury Vale Radio Society meets for a 'swapmart'. For further
details contact Gerry, G7VFV on 01296 432234.
Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club has a discussion evening. For
further details contact Roy, G4GPX on 01903 753893.
Meetings for Thursday the 5th of February:
Cray Valley Radio Society meets for a talk entitled 'The BRS32525
multi-multi Listener Station'. For further details telephone
0181 265 7735.
Hoddesdon Radio Club has an inter-club 'left foot' Morse competition.
More details from Don, G3JNJ on 0181 292 3678.
Horsham Amateur Radio Club meets for a homebrew evening. For further
details contact David, G4JHI on 01403 252101.
Maidenhead and District Amateur Radio Club gathers for a talk by Bob,
G3LVW entitled 'Using the 16C84 Microchip'. For further details
telephone 01628 485167.
Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society screens contest videos.
For more information contact Derek, G4JLP on 01462 851722.
Waterside Amateur Radio Society has its annual junk sale. For further
details contact Bill, G0WSI on 01703 207180.
Meetings for Friday the 6th of February:
Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club gathers for a talk by Dr
Simon Godsill entitled 'A nice bit of crackling, or can we get a
modern CD from an original 78'. For further details telephone
01223 872258 during evenings.
Dunstable Downs Radio Club has a library night. For more details
telephone 01582 861936.
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a shack night. For further
details contact G3LCF on 0410 586872.
Silverthorn Radio Club has a construction contest. For further details
contact Dave, G0KHC on 0181 505 1871.
Meeting for Saturday the 7th of February:
Maidstone Amateur Radio Club holds RSGB Morse tests. For further
details contact Mike, G0VQB on 01634 856765.
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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
The Kidderminster Radio and Electronics Fair takes place next Sunday,
the 8th of February, at the Kidderminster College, Hoo Road,
Kidderminster, Worcs. Doors open at 10am and features include trade
stands, bring and buy, a flea market, catering and talk-in. For
details telephone 01527 545823.
Meetings for Monday the 2nd of February:
Leicester Radio Society has a 70cms multimode operation. For further
details telephone 01162 313194.
Stourbridge and District Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air
evening. For more details contact Gordon, G0TZV on 01384 395206.
Meetings for Tuesday the 3rd of February:
Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club has an on-the-air
evening. For more details contact Ian, G8SNF on 01509 218259.
Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting. For
further details telephone 01902 751936.
Meetings for Wednesday the 4th of February:
Derby and District Amateur Radio Society has a junk sale. For more
information contact Martin, G3SZJ on 01332 556875.
South Birmingham Radio Society meets for a talk by Tom Hill entitled
'Local History on Wheels'. For further details contact Don on
0121 458 1603.
South Notts Amateur Radio Club an open forum for members only. For
further details telephone 01509 672846.
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society has a committee and
on-the-air evening. For details contact Mike, G3JKX on 01952 299677.
Meetings for Thursday the 5th of February:
Salop Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air evening. For further
details contact G7SBD whose details are in the RSGB Yearbook.
Vale of Evesham Radio Amateurs Club screens a selection of videos. For
further details contact Alasdair, G4NRD on 01386 41508.
Meeting for Friday the 6th of February:
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has a junk sale. For further details
contact Robin, G4JDO on 01203 673999.
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NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Meetings for Friday the 6th of February:
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a junk sale. For further details
contact Robert on 01224 896142.
Banff and District Amateur Radio Club resume regular meetings. For
further details contact GM3DZB, whose details are in the RSGB
Yearbook.
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