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Good morning. It's Sunday the 21st of April and here is the GB2RS news
broadcast, prepared by the RSGB and intended for all radio amateurs and
short-wave listeners.

The Annual General Meeting of the Worked All Britain Awards Group will
be held at the Drayton Manor Rally on the 12th of May. WAB members
wishing to make nominations for the committee or proposals for the
agenda may request the appropriate forms from G1NUS, whose address is
correct in the RSGB Call Book. The forms must be returned by the 27th of
April.

The Morse Enthusiasts Group Scotland, "MEGS", will be holding a Samuel
Morse birthday party on Saturday the 27th of April. A special event
station will use the callsigns GB4SAM and GM0RSE, and will be active,
using CW of course, on 20, 40 and 80 metres. The location is the
Auchengillan Scout Camp near Drymen, just north of Glasgow. Visitors are
very welcome and talk-in will be provided on 2 metres channel S22.

Today, the 21st of April, sees the worldwide launch of 'Project Argus',
a full-sky survey organised by SETI, the Search for Extra Terrestrial
Intelligence. Radio amateurs, microwave enthusiasts and amateur
radio-astronomers are switching on their radio telescopes for the
largest and longest search yet of the skies for intelligent life. To
mark the occasion, the SETI League in New Jersey is operating special
event station WA2IKL for one day only from 1600UTC today. For more
information on SETI, see the December 95 RadCom, or write to the UK
coordinators G0ECP or G4KIR, enclosing a large SAE. Both addresses are
correct in the RSGB Call Book.

Now some items of HF DX news from the weekly RSGB DX News Sheet, which
is edited by Chris Page, G4BUE:

>From Cocos Island, a Japanese and Costa Rican group will sign TI9X on HF
and TE9RLI on satellite from the 26th of April until the 4th of May.
Look for them on CW and SSB on all bands 160 to 10 metres, and QSL to
JH1NBN.

>From Jan Mayen island, LA7DFA was planning to sign JX7DFA from the 13th
of April until October this year. Look for him on RTTY and on 160
metres, and QSL to LA7DFA.

And from New Caledonia, F6EYG is active as FK8DH from now until the 4th
of May.

Next the Rally News:

The White Rose Amateur Radio Society Rally takes place at Leeds
University Conference Centre today, Sunday the 21st of April. The event
features an RSGB bookstall and membership information stand and Morse
tests on demand. Doors open at 11.00am or 10.15am for disabled visitors.

Also today, the 21st, the Microwave Round Table takes place at the
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Chilton, near Didcot, Oxfordshire. The
event features comprehensive test equipment to 24 GHz and above,
lectures, a discussion meeting, and a bring and buy stand. Doors open at
10.00am.

The Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club rally takes place in the Killyhelvin
Hotel in Enniskillen on Sunday the 21st. Doors open at 12 noon.

The Dunkerque Rally takes place in the Kursaal, Dunkerque, on Sunday the
21st. The location is convenient for visitors from France, Belgium, the
Netherlands and Germany, and is easily accessible by car from Calais.
The event features many UK and European dealers. Doors open at 10.00am.

Next Saturday, the 27th of April, the Greater Scout Group and West of
Scotland Amateur Radio Society Rally takes place at the Auchengillan
Scout Camp on the A809 Glasgow to Drymen road. Talk-in will be on 2
metres channel S22. For further details call 0141 634 4567.

Also on Saturday the 27th, the Isle of Wight Wireless Museum will be
celebrating Marconi's birthday with a special exhibition of early
Marconi equipment. Special event station GB3WM will also be on the air.
The location is Puckpool Park, Seaview, on the Isle of Wight, and doors
open at 10.00am. Further details from Douglas Byrne, G3KPO, on 01983
567665.

Next Sunday, the 28th of April, the Marske-by-the-Sea radio rally takes
place at the Marske Leisure Centre, in the High Street in
Marske-by-the-Sea, near Redcar. The event features the usual traders and
a bring and buy stand. Doors open at 11.00am and further details may be
obtained from Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475671.

The BATC Rally takes place at the Sports Connexion in Coventry next
Sunday the 28th. The event features outside broadcast TV displays,
traders and a bring and buy stand. Doors open at 10.00am, or 9.30am for
disabled visitors. For further details call Mike, G6IQM, on 01788
890365.

The Prestige Events Computer Fair takes place next Sunday, the 28th, at
Burgess Hall, St Ivo Centre, St Ives, in Cambridgeshire, with doors
opening at 10.00am. For further details, call 01767 682822.

The Bletchley 10 GHz amateur TV repeater, GB3TG, which operates on
channel RT10-3, returned to service earlier this month. It had been off
the air since September due to refurbishment work at the repeater site.

Now for the HF contest news:

The RSGB Low Power Fixed Station contest is taking place on 80 and 40
metres today, Sunday, the 21st, from 0700 to 1100 UTC. The rules are in
last September's RadCom.

The Holyland DX CW and SSB Contest is taking place this weekend, the
20th and 21st of April. Brief rules are on page 21 of the April RadCom.

The fourth of five sessions in the RSGB Slow Speed Cumulative Contest
takes place on Thursday evening, the 25th of April, from 1900 until 2030
UTC. Send CW no faster than 12 words per minute - and never faster than
the other station is sending - between 3540 and 3580 kHz. Novices are
particularly encouraged to take part. The rules are in September's
RadCom.

Next weekend, the 27th and 28th of April, the Helvetia Contest takes
place from 1300 UTC Saturday for 24 hours. Operation is on both CW and
SSB and brief rules are on page 21 of the April RadCom.

And we have no information on any VHF contests either this or next
weekend.

The solar factual data, as broadcast on GB2RS, will be in slightly
abbreviated form starting this week. The complete data will still be
available on the UK packet network. For those who require the complete
data, but have no access to packet, Neil Clarke, G0CAS, who compiles the
data for GB2RS, has kindly agreed to provide the information on an
individual basis.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 8th to the 14th
of April:

Solar flux levels remained steady and averaged 69 units. This is the
first weekly average below 70 since the last minimum in 1986. The 90-day
solar flux average on the 14th was 71 units. The X-Ray flux remained at
A1 units. Geomagnetic activity increased from "quiet" levels on the 8th,
with an Ap index of 4 units, to "active" levels by the 12th and 14th,
with an Ap of 24 and 27 units respectively. The average was Ap 13 units.
No aa indices data were received from the British Geological Survey.

Now the ionospheric data as recorded in Central France. The period from
the 5th to the 11th of April saw the F2 daytime critical frequency
increase from 5.6MHz on the 5th to 7.5MHz by the 10th, but then collapse
to 5.7MHz the following day. The average for the period was 6.4MHz. The
darkness hour lows also increased, and peaked at 3.1MHz on the 8th,
declining to 2.3MHz on the 10th. The average was 2.7MHz. The daytime
highs took place between 1600 and 1900 hours every day except on the
11th, when they were at 1100 hours. The darkness hour lows took place
between 0400 and 0500 hours.

And lastly the solar forecast. This week the slightly more active side
of the sun will be rotating away, so solar activity is expected to
remain at very low levels. The solar flux is expected to decline to the
high 60s. Geomagnetic activity is expected to decline from "unsettled"
levels to "quiet" levels from midweek onwards. Ionospheric MUFs during
daylight hours are expected to be about 17MHz for the south and 15MHz
for the north. The darkness hour lows are expected to be about 11MHz.
The peak of the April Lyrid meteor shower is expected to take place
today and tomorrow.

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 allocated were in the M0 Alfa
Bravo and M1 Alfa Alfa series, and Novice calls in the 2 0 Alfa Oscar
and 2 1 Echo Whiskey series.

Next, the local news.


NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST


Meeting for Monday the 22nd of April:

Brickfields Amateur Radio Society has a fund raising 'sale and auction
evening'. Unfortunately, we were not given a contact number.


Meetings for Tuesday the 23rd of April:

Dorking and District Radio Society meets to discuss the requested change
to the club's Rule 13. For further details contact John, G3AEZ on 01306
631236.

Home Counties ATV Club meets to take a look at some new software. For
further details contact John, G8MNY on 0181 688 3089.

Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club has a talk on 'the History of
Public and Domestic Electricity Supplies' by Dr Mike Pope. Details from
Stuart, G0FYX on 01705 472846.

Verulam Amateur Radio Club gathers for a talk on 'the Present CB Scene'
by Ray, G7SWY. For details contact Walter, G3PMF on 01923 262180.

Waterside Amateur Radio Society has its annual general meeting. Contact
Bill, G0XAZ, on 01703 783170 at the weekend or in the evening for
details.


Meetings for Wednesday the 24th of April:

Cheshunt and District Amateur Radio Club has a construction contest. For
more details telephone [phone].

Darenth Valley Radio Society has a junk sale. Telephone [phone] for
more details.

Fareham and District Amateur Radio Club has a 10 minute talk on valves
by Derrick, G0RKK followed by an on-the-air evening. Contact Andrew,
G0AMS on 01329 235397 for more details.

Farnborough and District Radio Society meets for a talk by Bob, G4JFN
entitled 'QSLing'. More details from Andy, G4XYW on 01344 761184.

Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society has its Annual General
Meeting. Telephone [phone] for further details.

Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club gathers for a talk entitled
'EMC Directives' by Jim, G4XRU. For details telephone [phone].


Meetings for Thursday the 25th of April:

Crowborough Amateur Radio Society has its annual surplus equipment sale.
Contact Pauline, G7SPT on 01892 653782 for further details.

Echelford Amateur Radio Society has a contest forum. For details
telephone [phone].

Edgware and District Amateur Radio Society gathers for a talk entitled
'Howard's Caribbean Cruise' by Howard, G4HMD. For further details
contact Stephen, G0PQB on 0181 953 2164.

Hoddesdon Radio Club gathers for a talk entitled 'Packet and the World'
by John, G4VMR. Details from Don, G3JNJ on 0181 292 3678.

Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has a talk by G3BGL on 'Having
Fun with Oscilloscopes'. For details call Peter, G0PUB on 01734 617388.

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society has a talk entitled 'Auto
Weather Stations' by Steve Tearle. More details from Paul, G1GSN on
01462 700618.

Southgate Amateur Radio Club has an on-the-air evening. Contact Michael,
G0ANN on 01707 850146 for more details.

Three Counties Amateur Radio Club has its Annual General Meeting.
Telephone [phone] for more details.


Meetings for Friday the 26th of April:

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association meets for a talk by Dick, G3WLM
entitled 'New Old Use of Heat'. Call 01242 242336 for further
information.

Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has a talk entitled 'the Listening
Magazine' by Dick, G8VFH. More details from Sheila, G0VNI on 01703
813827.

Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society meets for 'Knots and
Splices' by Jim, G0HHQ. Telephone [phone] for more details.

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air evening. For details
telephone [phone].


NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST


Meeting for Sunday the 21st of April:

Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk on 'Running a
Special Event Station'. Telephone [phone] for more details.


Meeting for Monday the 22nd of April:

Portland Amateur Radio Club has a combined meeting with the Portland
Island Computer Club. More details from Dave, G1OCN on 01305 823373.


Meetings for Tuesday the 23rd of April:

Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk on the 23cm band
by G8NEY. Contact Stuart, G7JIF on 01747 838554 for more details.

Plymouth Radio Club has an ATV presentation by Trev, G3ZYY and Tony,
G8CEQ. For further details contact John, G7HIK on 01752 896501.

Salisbury Amateur Radio Club meets for a talk on 'DF Aerials and
Construction' by G4ZUP. For details telephone [phone].


Meeting for Wednesday the 24th of April:

South Bristol Amateur Radio Club gathers for a talk entitled 'History of
WD and HO Wills - continued'. For further details telephone 01275
834282.


Meeting for Thursday the 25th of April:

Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has an on-the-air evening. For details contact
Cedric, G4JBL on 01258 473845.



NEWS FOR EAST ANGLIA


Meeting for Wednesday the 24th of April:

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has an on-the-air evening. Telephone 01603
789792 for more information.



NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS


Meetings for Monday the 22nd of April:

Leicester Radio Society has an on-the-air evening. Telephone [phone]
7250 for more details.

Stratford upon Avon and District Radio Society gathers for a talk
entitled 'the First Century of Sound Recording' by Brian, G8VXQ. For
further information telephone [phone].


Meetings for Tuesday the 23rd of April:

Bromsgrove Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk on the DX Cluster.
Details from Barry, G0TPG on 01527 542266.

Buxton Radio Amateurs meets for a talk on IOTA by Ken, G3OCA. For
details contact Derek, G4IHO on 01298 25506.

Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club has a DF competition. For
further details contact Alan, G0PHT on 01509 231289.

Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society gathers for a talk entitled
'Aurora' by Bob, G4GEE. Contact G8HRI on 01926 424465 for more details.


Meetings for Wednesday the 24th of April:

Derby and District Amateur Radio Society has a practical demonstration
entitled 'Co-ax, SWR and all that'. Details from Martin, G3SZJ on 01332
556875.

Telford and District Amateur Radio Society has a contest planning
evening. Contact Paul, G2RSA on 01952 261923 for more details.


Meetings for Thursday the 25th of April:

Northampton Radio Club gathers for a talk and display by Eric, G4MZX on
restoring vintage radios to working order. More details from Ron, G0TNM
on 01295 760640.

Salop Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk by the Shrewsbury and
District Model Society. Details from 1 Willington Close, Little
Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury SY1 3RH.



NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND


The Scottish Borders Repeater Group holds its Annual General Meeting on
Sunday the 28th of April. For details telephone [phone] during
office hours.

Meetings for Monday the 22nd of April:

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society has an Internet training evening. For
more information telephone [phone].

Radio Amateurs Technical Engineering Club meets for a talk entitled 'The
Miller Effect and Neutralising' by Harry, G2HW. Further details from
Don, G4SFU on 0161 485 3912.

South Normanton and District Amateur Radio Club has a junk sale. For
details telephone [phone].

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society pays a visit to the
'Illuminations Department'. Telephone [phone] for details.


Meetings for Tuesday the 23rd of April:

Bury Radio Society gathers for a talk entitled 'Tales from the Seven
Seas part 2' by G0PNL. Telephone [phone] for more details.

Chester and District Amateur Radio Society gathers for a talk entitled
'Vintage Radio' by John, G3ETH. Telephone [phone] for more
details.

Liverpool and District Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk by G3AVJ
entitled 'A Maritime Spark Remembers'. Telephone [phone] for more
details.

Manchester and District Amateur Radio Society has a future programmes
forum. Details from Harold, G0VJZ on 0161 338 4412.

Wakefield and District Amateur Radio Society has its annual general
meeting. Further details from G3WWF on 0113 282 5519.

Warrington Amateur Radio Society meets for a talk by George Dobbs, G3RJV
on QRP. Contact John, G0RPG on 01925 762722 for more details.


Meetings for Wednesday the 24th of April:

Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has a pre-Winsford rally team
planning session. For details telephone [phone].

Stockport Radio Society has a Sea Cadets on-the-air evening. For further
details telephone [phone].

Wirral and District Amateur Radio Club meets to discuss the 'Great Egg
Race'. Contact Bob, G4NCI on 0151 606 8989


Meetings for Thursday the 25th of April:

Keighley Amateur Radio Society has a junk sale. Further details from
Kath, G0RLO on 01274 496222.

Tyneside Amateur Radio Society has its Annual General Meeting. For
further details contact Jack, G0DZG on 0191 265 1718.

York Radio Club has a new components and equipment sale in aid of the
RAIBC. Details from Paul Bulmer on 01904 671578.


Meetings for Friday the 26th of April:

East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club has a rally planning session. More
details from Alistair, G4OLK on 01642 475671.

South Manchester Radio Club has a direction finding contest. Telephone
0161 969 1964 for details.



NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

The Scottish Borders Repeater Group holds its Annual General Meeting on
Sunday the 28th of April. For details call 0131 650 4858 during office
hours.


Meeting for Sunday the 21st of April:

Central Scotland FM Group has its Annual General Meeting at the Golden
Circle Hotel, by Bathgate, West Lothian. There'll be a small trade show
from 1100 to 1400. Talk-in on S22. More details from GM3AXX on 01560
482720.


Meeting for Tuesday the 23rd of April:

Dundee Amateur Radio Club has a construction session. For details
telephone [phone].


Meeting for Wednesday the 24th of April:

Lothians Radio Society has a talk on 'Flight Simulation and Scenery
Generation' by Angus Skinner and Graham Clark. Those interested should
telephone [phone].




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