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Date: Fri, 22 Jul 94 19:09:42 PDT
From: Info-Hams Mailing List and Newsgroup <info-hams@ucsd.edu>
Errors-To: Info-Hams-Errors@UCSD.Edu
Reply-To: Info-Hams@UCSD.Edu
Precedence: Bulk
Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #829
To: Info-Hams
Info-Hams Digest Fri, 22 Jul 94 Volume 94 : Issue 829
Today's Topics:
6 WEEKS to get license
ARLD041 DXCC update
ARLD042 DXCC update
ARLD043 DXCC update
ARLD044 DX news
Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 21 July
GB2RS News 24th July 1994
Nikola Tesla - the true father of Radio
QRP NEWSGROUP?
RS Freq Counter?
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Archives of past issues of the Info-Hams Digest are available
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We trust that readers are intelligent enough to realize that all text
herein consists of personal comments and does not represent the official
policies or positions of any party. Your mileage may vary. So there.
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Date: 22 Jul 1994 11:41:07 GMT
From: agate!blanket.mitre.org!linus.mitre.org!newsflash.mitre.org!appler@ames.arpa
Subject: 6 WEEKS to get license
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I was very worried by all the articles recently on 17 WEEK licences, but not anymore. I JUST RECEIVED my license after only 6 WEEKS!!!! So, I'm not sure what the rest of you are experiencing, but it was only 6 weeks for me.
- Matthew Appler (now KE4PDR)
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Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 20:45:58 EDT
From: psinntp!arrl.org!usenet@uunet.uu.net
Subject: ARLD041 DXCC update
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB DX @ ARL $ARLD041
ARLD041 DXCC update
ZCZC AE39
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 41 ARLD041
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Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 20:47:49 EDT
From: psinntp!arrl.org!usenet@uunet.uu.net
Subject: ARLD042 DXCC update
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB DX @ ARL $ARLD042
ARLD042 DXCC update
ZCZC AE40
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 42 ARLD042
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Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 20:49:42 EDT
From: psinntp!arrl.org!usenet@uunet.uu.net
Subject: ARLD043 DXCC update
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB DX @ ARL $ARLD043
ARLD043 DXCC update
ZCZC AE41
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 43 ARLD043
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Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 18:52:22 MDT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: ARLD044 DX news
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB DX @ ARL $ARLD044
ARLD044 DX news
ZCZC AE42
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 44 ARLD044
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT July 21, 1994
To all radio amateurs
SB DX ARL ARLD044
ARLD044 DX news
The items in this week's bulletin are courtesy of the DXCC Desk, the
OPDX Bulletin, Chuck, KG9N, Joe, NJ1Q, Burton, VP9BP, and the
Contest Corral column in QST. Thanks.
PRINCIPALITY OF SEBORGA. I1RBJ called the DXCC Desk this morning to
say that he had returned from the ITU, and that under agreement with
the ITU and the Italian government, he would now be using the
callsign IS1A/0S1A. This station will be on this weekend. QSL via
I1RBJ. Also, 3A2LF/0S0C will operate CW only on 25 July.
Amateurs are reminded that there is currently no DXCC status for
this one.
The principality of Seborga is located 20 km north of Monaco and is
517 meters above sea level. The principality was established on 20
August, 959 AD. It is about 5 square km in area, and currently has
300 inhabitants.
SVALBARD. Tom, LA4LN, will sign JW4LN, and Magne, LB3RC, will sign
LB3RC/JW from August 1 to 20. This is a scientific expedition and
NOT a radio only DXpedition. QSL info for JW4LN is via LA4LN, Tom
Victor Segalstad, PO Box 15 Kjels, N-0411 Oslo, Norway. QSL
LB3RC/JW via LB3RC, Magne Nicolaysen, Stgaards gate 23 B, N-0474
Oslo, Norway.
CROATIA. Jacky, F2CW, has been working for the Red Cross in Croatia
for the past six months. He has been on as 9A/F2CW, but expects to
receive the call sign 9A5CW soon. Activity has been mainly CW with
sporadic SSB. RTTY, PacTOR and AmTOR operations are in the works.
QSL 9A/F2CW, 9A5CW and T9/F2CW via KC7V.
BAHAMAS. Chuck, KG9N, will be signing his call /C6A from the island
of Abaco. Plans include being active in the North American QSO
Party. He will operate primarily on CW 25 kHz up from the band
edges, but listen for his SSB on 14195 kHz at about 0300z daily.
LIECHTENSTEIN. Members of the PI4COM Contest Group will sign
HB0/PA3ERC July 17 to 24. Ops PA3ERC, PA3BBP, PA3EWP and PA3GBQ plan
to be on 160 through 10 meters with CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via
PA3ERC.
SOUTH KOREA. Del, HL9DC, an American from Ohio, is active from
Wonju, South Korea. His length of stay is unknown. He was heard
recently on 14025 kHz around 1200z. Also check the bottom of 40
meters between 1100 and 1200z. QSL via N7RO.
ARUBA. Hiro, JR4PMX, Jun, JH4RHF, and Kumiko, JR4DUW, plan to be
active for one week starting August 24. Jun will sign P40S and
Kumiko will sign P40YL. Listen for them on all MF/HF bands with
their CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home calls.
EGYPT. Ayman, SU1AY, was on the 14226 DX net around 0000z. QSL via
OE6EEG.
GUAM. Burton, KH2/VP9BP, will be active for the next two years.
QSL direct to Burton S. Paynter, 321 Johnson Road, Naval Hospital,
Agana Heights, Guam 96919, or via the VP9 QSL Bureau. DO NOT send
cards to his Bermuda callbook address.
ZD8LII QSL INFO. AD8V is NOT nor has ever been QSL Manager for
ZD8LII. QSL ZD8LII via G0LII.
THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The SEANET CW Contest, sponsored by the
Singapore ARTS, is from 0000z July 23 to 2400z July 24 on 160
through 10 meters. Send signal report and serial number beginning
with 001 on each band.
The Venezuelan Independence Day Contest on CW, sponsored by the
Radio Club Venezolano, runs from 0000z July 23 to 2400z July 24 on
80 through 10 meters. Exchange signal report and QSO number.
For more information on these two operating events, check page 118
in June QST.
The first Russian DX Contest will coincide with the Goodwill Games
in Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 30 and 31. Special event stations
R1GWG, for Good Will Games, and R1MVI, for M-V Island, will be
active during the contest.
NNNN
/EX
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Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 23:58:52 MDT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 21 July
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
DAILY SUMMARY OF SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY
21 JULY, 1994
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
(Based In-Part On SESC Observational Data)
SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY INDICES FOR 21 JULY, 1994
--------------------------------------------------------
!!BEGIN!! (1.0) S.T.D. Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for DAY 202, 07/21/94
10.7 FLUX=077.3 90-AVG=080 SSN=038 BKI=1433 3101 BAI=010
BGND-XRAY=A1.8 FLU1=2.4E+06 FLU10=1.6E+04 PKI=2343 3223 PAI=013
BOU-DEV=009,045,036,037,029,006,004,006 DEV-AVG=021 NT SWF=00:000
XRAY-MAX= B1.2 @ 0228UT XRAY-MIN= A1.5 @ 1129UT XRAY-AVG= A3.3
NEUTN-MAX= +003% @ 0745UT NEUTN-MIN= -001% @ 2355UT NEUTN-AVG= +0.5%
PCA-MAX= +0.0DB @ 2355UT PCA-MIN= -0.2DB @ 1510UT PCA-AVG= -0.0DB
BOUTF-MAX=55257NT @ 0557UT BOUTF-MIN=55220NT @ 1957UT BOUTF-AVG=55241NT
GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+072,+000,+000
GOES6-MAX=P:+125NT@ 2019UT GOES6-MIN=N:-040NT@ 0901UT G6-AVG=+098,+031,-018
FLUXFCST=STD:075,075,075;SESC:075,075,075 BAI/PAI-FCST=010,010,015/015,020,015
KFCST=2234 1222 3345 2333 27DAY-AP=005,004 27DAY-KP=1211 1222 0101 2113
WARNINGS=
ALERTS=
!!END-DATA!!
NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 20 JUL 94 was 19.1.
The Full Kp Indices for 20 JUL 94 are: 2+ 1+ 3- 2o 2o 2- 1+ 2o
The 3-Hr Ap Indices for 20 JUL 94 are: 9 5 13 8 9 6 5 7
Greater than 2 MeV Electron Fluence for 21 JUL is: 3.6E+08
SYNOPSIS OF ACTIVITY
--------------------
Solar activity was very low. The largest flare reported
since yesterday was a B1/SF at 21/0453Z in Region 7757
(N12E08). This region has changed little. Other regions were
quiet.
Solar activity forecast: solar activity is expected to be
very low. Additional small flares in Region 7757 are possible.
The geomagnetic field was unsettled to active at most
stations from 21/0300-1500Z and quiet otherwise.
Geophysical activity forecast: the geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to unsettled with occasional active
periods.
Event probabilities 22 jul-24 jul
Class M 01/01/01
Class X 01/01/01
Proton 01/01/01
PCAF Green
Geomagnetic activity probabilities 22 jul-24 jul
A. Middle Latitudes
Active 30/30/30
Minor Storm 15/15/15
Major-Severe Storm 05/05/05
B. High Latitudes
Active 30/30/30
Minor Storm 15/15/15
Major-Severe Storm 05/05/05
HF propagation conditions were near-normal over all
regions. Near-normal propagation is expected over the next 24
hours. Mild minor signal degradation may be observed over
transauroral circuits on 23 and 24 July in response to a minor
recurrent disturbance which is expected to influence polar and
high latitude geomagnetic and auroral activity slightly.
COPIES OF JOINT USAF/NOAA SESC SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS
========================================================
REGIONS WITH SUNSPOTS. LOCATIONS VALID AT 21/2400Z JULY
-------------------------------------------------------
NMBR LOCATION LO AREA Z LL NN MAG TYPE
7756 S12W19 359 0000 AXX 00 001 ALPHA
7757 N12E08 332 0170 CSO 05 006 BETA
7758 S13E27 313 0000 AXX 00 001 ALPHA
7753 S12W69 049 PLAGE
REGIONS DUE TO RETURN 22 JULY TO 24 JULY
NMBR LAT LO
7742 S09 231
LISTING OF SOLAR ENERGETIC EVENTS FOR 21 JULY, 1994
---------------------------------------------------
BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP
NONE
POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS FOR 21 JULY, 1994
-------------------------------------------------------
BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV
NO EVENTS OBSERVED
INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 21/2400Z
---------------------------------------------------
ISOLATED HOLES AND POLAR EXTENSIONS
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH CAR TYPE POL AREA OBSN
NONE VISIBLE
SUMMARY OF FLARE EVENTS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
------------------------------------------------
Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn 2695 MHz 8800 MHz 15.4 GHz
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------- --------- ---------
20 Jul: 0022 0038 0048 B3.1 SF 7758 S13E51
0951 0954 0957 B1.0
1320 1328 1337 B6.0 SF 7757 N15E28
REGION FLARE STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
------------------------------------------------
C M X S 1 2 3 4 Total (%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------
Region 7757: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 001 (33.3)
Region 7758: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 001 (33.3)
Uncorrellated: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 001 (33.3)
Total Events: 003 optical and x-ray.
EVENTS WITH SWEEPS AND/OR OPTICAL PHENOMENA FOR THE LAST UTC DAY
----------------------------------------------------------------
Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn Sweeps/Optical Observations
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ ---------------------------
20 Jul: 0022 0038 0048 B3.1 SF 7758 S13E51 III
NOTES:
All times are in Universal Time (UT). Characters preceding begin, max,
and end times are defined as: B = Before, U = Uncertain, A = After.
All times associated with x-ray flares (ex. flares which produce
associated x-ray bursts) refer to the begin, max, and end times of the
x-rays. Flares which are not associated with x-ray signatures use the
optical observations to determine the begin, max, and end times.
Acronyms used to identify sweeps and optical phenomena include:
II = Type II Sweep Frequency Event
III = Type III Sweep
IV = Type IV Sweep
V = Type V Sweep
Continuum = Continuum Radio Event
Loop = Loop Prominence System,
Spray = Limb Spray,
Surge = Bright Limb Surge,
EPL = Eruptive Prominence on the Limb.
** End of Daily Report **
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 18:12:51 +0000
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!demon!llondel.demon.co.uk!dave@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: GB2RS News 24th July 1994
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Good morning. It's Sunday the 24th of July and here is the GB2RS news
broadcast, prepared by the RSGB and intended for all radio amateurs and
short-wave listeners.
First the headlines:-
The new packet rules are clarified,
The very last chance to nominate the Young Amateur of the Year,
And we have some awards news.
A number of packet radio operators have asked for clarification of how
the RA's new unattended operation rules will work in practice. Briefly,
it is now necessary for anyone operating an unattended digital station
to notify their local RIS office of that operation, and to inform them
of how the station can be closed down in an emergency. This could
include the telephone numbers of neighbours, or the whereabouts of an
external mains switch.
The full wording of the new regulations, including the improved licence
conditions for the 1.8 and 50MHz bands, is published in the August
edition of Radio Communication which will be posted to all RSGB members
this week. Non-members who would like a free copy should telephone RSGB
Headquarters on 0707 659015 and ask for the Marketing Department.
The deadline for nominations for the Young Amateur of the Year is next
weekend. If you know of anyone under the age of 18 who could qualify for
this prestigious award, contact RSGB Headquarters urgently for an
application form. Full details of the award and its rules can be found
in the April edition of Radio Communication or from RSGB HQ.
Jack Brooker, G3JMB, has received an RSGB award for confirmed contacts
on 10GHz with stations in 15 locator squares. This is only the second
such award to be issued.
Two short-wave listeners have also received notable 50MHz awards: Bob
Treacher, BRS32525, has been awarded the RSGB 200 squares certificate.
And Netherlands listener, Jan Steenbergen, NL213, has been awarded a
certificate for 140 countries confirmed.
Also on 50MHz, Robert Tweddell, G1RST, has gained the RSGB Senior
transmitting certificate for 60 counties and 20 countries confirmed. He
also has a Standard certificate for 40 counties and 12 countries,
endorsed: 'All auroral contacts'.
Details of the RSGB VHF and UHF awards can be found in the RSGB Call
Book or may be obtained from the VHF Awards Manager, Ian Cornes, G4OUT
whose address is correct in the Call Book.
The Orkney two-metre repeater, GB3OC, will be going off the air for a
thorough overhaul on Friday the 5th of August. The estimated time to
carry out the work is about two months. For further details contact the
repeater keeper GM3IBU, whose address is correct in the RSGB Call Book.
Now some items of HF DX news from the weekly RSGB DX News Sheet which is
edited by Brendan McCartney, G4DYO.
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Date: Fri, 22 Jul 94 06:41:30 GMT
From: netcomsv!netcomsv!skyld!jangus@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Nikola Tesla - the true father of Radio
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <5E2xKHn.bobb67@delphi.com> you write:
>
>
> TESLA
>
> Few people recognize his name today, and even among those who do, the
> words Nikola Tesla are likely to summon up the image of a crackpot
> rather than an authentic scientific genius. But were you aware that
> Tesla was responsible for...
Yeah, genius though he may have been, he was also as crazy as a shit house
rat. One of the better books I have on him is a collection of his writings.
Once you've read what he had to say in his own words, you can see why most
people thougt him to be a crackpot.
Remember, he also came up with the idea of free energy to the masses with
his large resonant transformer project. Just imagine that if he had managed
to finish it, there would not be radio communications as we know it. Period!
As far as the rift between Tesla and Edison, that was partly due to Edison's
"Not-Invented-Here" attitude and partly due to Tesla's unusualy firm belief
of his own infalibility. (Hummm, sort of like the discussions on r.r.a.p)
Tesla, genius or madman? Both!
73 es GM from Jeff
Amateur: WA6FWI@WA6FWI.#SOCA.CA.USA.NOAM | "You have a flair for adding
Internet: jangus@skyld.grendel.com | a fanciful dimension to any
US Mail: PO Box 4425 Carson, CA 90749 | story."
Phone: 1 (310) 324-6080 | Peking Noodle Co.
Hate "Green Card Lottery"? Want to help curb ignorant crossposting on Usenet?
E-mail ckeroack@hamp.hampshire.edu for more information, or read news.groups.
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Date: 22 Jul 1994 13:15:24 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!udel!nntp.sunbelt.net!DDEPEW%CHM.TEC.SC.US@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: QRP NEWSGROUP?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Greetings
Does anyone know of a QRP newsgroup? I have subscribed to a QRP mailing
list on the Net, but keep seeing references to a newsgroup...can't find it...
any help appreciated. Tnx es 73.
Dorr Depew
N4QIX
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Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 11:08:02 GMT
From: pacbell.com!att-out!nntpa!not-for-mail@ames.arpa
Subject: RS Freq Counter?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
OK, OK, quit laughing. Has anyone tried the Rat Shack freq counter? Price
is good. Switchable input impedance. Up to 1 Gig.
--
Wally Blackburn Clinton-Gore - Socialist Leadership
wrb@ccsitn.cb.att.com for the 90s!
Amateur Radio Station AA8DX I'm the NRA.
'91 FXR DoD #1375
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Date: (null)
From: (null)
And from Svalbard, LA4LN and LB3RC will sign JW4LN and LB3RC/JW
respective from the 1st to the 20th of August. Both are taking part in a
scientific expedition but hope to be active on all bands, 10 to 160
metres on CW, SSB and RTTY.
Now the rallies we know of for today, Sunday the 24th of July:
The Colchester Radio and Computer Rally is being held at St Helena
School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, adjacent to the Colchester inner
bypass. The event, which opens at 10am, has trade stands featuring a
wide range of radio and computer items, a car boot sale, an RSGB book
and information stand and a bring and buy stall. RSGB Morse Tests will
be available on demand, but remember to bring two passport size
photographs. Talk-in will be on 2 metres, channel S22.
The Humber Bridge Amateur Radio Rally is being held at the Exhibition
Centre, Freightliner Road, off Clive Sullivan Way, Hull. The site has
easy access and is one mile from the bridge. Doors open at 11am, or
10.30 for disabled visitors. The event features a bring and buy stall.
Refreshments will be available and talk-in will be on 2 metres, channel
S22.
We know of only one rally for next Sunday the 31st of July:
The Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society sixth Annual Rugby Radio Rally is
to be held at the BP Truckstop on the A5, some 2 miles North from
junction 18 of the M1 motorway. The rally starts at 10am. The truckstop
will be open for catering and other facilities throughout the day.
Talk-in will be on 2 metres, channel 22, by GB6CBS. Further details from
Peter on 0455 552449.
Now for the HF contest news:
The Russian DX Contest is scheduled to take place from 2100 UTC on
Friday the 29th until 0900 on Saturday the 30th of July on 3.5 to 28MHz,
excluding the WARC bands. See June RadCom page 20 for full details.
The Islands on the Air (IOTA) CW and SSB Contest runs next weekend from
1200GMT on Saturday the 30th for 24 hours on 3.5 to 28MHz. See March
RadCom page 92 for full details.
Next some VHF contest news:
The RSGB 432MHz Low Power Contest take place today, Sunday the 24th,
from 0800 to 1400UTC. It features four entry sections: single operator
fixed, single operator portable, all others and Listener. See April
RadCom page 80 for details.
The fourth RSGB 10GHz Summer Cumulative Contest takes place from 0900 to
2100 UTC, next Sunday the 31st of July. April's RadCom page 82 has
further details.
The Doncaster 70 centimetre repeater GB3DV on 433.025MHz, channel RB1,
was returned to service on Friday the 15th of July. For further details
and/or reports regarding the repeater, contact G4LUE whose address is
correct in the RSGB'93 Call Book.
Special event stations active this week include:
GB4GS which will be aired from the Goodwin Sands, WAB square TR45,
tomorrow, Monday the 25th, by members of the Radio Club of Thanet.
Operation will be on 80 and 40 metres, from approximately 0815 UTC,
depending on the tide. Another operation is planned for Friday the 12th
of August.
GB5AC, Air Cadets and GB5ATC, Air Training Corps, will be operational
from town of Ayr during the RAF Display being held this weekend. They
will use 40 metres SSB and 2 metre FM on channel S21, until 6pm, today
Sunday the 24th.
The Air Training Corps will also be active as GB4ATC, G3ATC and G8RT at
the Royal Tournament, held at London's Earls Court throughout this week.
GB4SFC will be aired by the Peterlee Amateur Radio Club for the
Cleveland Scouts "Friendship 94 Camp" at Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire.
The event takes place from Friday the 29th of July to Saturday the 6th
of August, during which some 1500 Scouts, many from around the world,
are expected to be attending. Operation will be on all HF bands, CW and
SSB and packet on 2 metres. Visitors will be most welcome. For further
information contact Bill, G4RXR on 091 586 7725.
And now the solar factual data:
The period from the 11th to the 17th of July has seen the passage of a
coronal hole but, in the main, solar activity has been moderate. There
was a B4.4/SF flare on the 13th and the X-Ray flux has risen to
reasonably high levels. The overall geomagnetic activity continues to
decline. Sunspot indices have been high reaching 101 on the 12th, the
highest count since last March. The period meaned at 80. A B4.4/SF solar
flare on the 13th pushed up the solar flux which averaged 82 units. The
90 day flux average on the 17th was 80 units. The geomagnetic levels
have been affected by the passage of a coronal hole which raised levels
up to a sub-storm level of 26 units from the 15th to the 17th. Up to the
15th it was very quiet with levels down to only 2 units. The period
averaged Ap 13.7 units. The state has been 'nil nothing to report'
throughout the period.
The daily aa Indices, as supplied by the British Geological Survey for
the 5th to the 11th of July, have been mainly quiet with periods down to
only 2 nanoTeslas. The only unsettled day was the 7th, with periods up
to 59 nanoTeslas. However, the average of the daily indices for the
period was 13.6 nanoTeslas, about K2. The X-Ray flux has risen to quite
high levels reaching B1.1 on the 15th and 16th with the period averaging
a level of A7.8 units. The monthly average geomagnetic Ap for June was
15 units. The smoothed level for December 1993 was 17.6 units.
I'll repeat the figures. Spots - 80; Flux - 82; Ap index - 13.7; X-ray
flux - A7.8.
We regret that a technical failure on our telex link has resulted in the
absence of the ionospheric data this week.
And lastly the solar forecast:
This week, the more active side of the sun will be looking our way.
Solar flux levels are expected to be about 85, with geomagnetic levels
possibly up to sub storm with an Ap of about 25 units. Ionospheric MUFs
are expected during daylight to be about 21MHz in the south, but
northern stations may be affected by the geomagnetic activity. Darkness
hour levels are expected to be about 14MHz.
And that's the end of the solar information.
Finally in the main news, SSL has informed the Society that as of last
Wednesday morning, the latest callsigns issued were in the G0 Victor
Alpha and G7 Sierra Lima series, and Novice calls in the 2 0 Alpha India
and 2 1 Delta Delta series.
--
GB2RS is prepared by the Radio Society of Great Britain and is broadcast
in the 80m, 40m, 6m and 2m bands.
Tel +44 707 659015 Fax +44 707 645105
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End of Info-Hams Digest V94 #829
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