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GB2RS AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
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This information is prepared by the Radio Society of Great
Britain and broadcast each Sunday on the 80, 40, and 2 metre bands
by stations in all parts of the country.
This is the GB2RS news broadcast for the week commencing
Sunday, 3rd August.
SOLAR FACTUAL DATA
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There was almost no change in solar parameters during the
period 21st - 27th July, although there was a slight decline in
ionospheric levels. The sunspot count returned to zero after the
23rd. Solar flux levels fell back to around 70 units, which is the
average figure for the last 6 months.
The geomagnetic A index averaged 8 units and it has been at
quiet levels for the last 10 weeks or so. Occasional days such as
the 25th produced unsettled levels around 15 units; these were
balanced by very quiet days such as the 21st and 24th. On those days
the levels were only 4 and 5 units.
Sporadic E levels are now lower than they have been, although
it was still reported for an hour or two on most days in the south.
Spread F appeared during some darkness hours, mainly for northern
stations. The INDA index for the period 14th - 21st July was quiet.
IONOSPHERIC DATA (ENGLAND & WALES)
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The F2 critical frequency daily high fell from an average of
6MHz down to 5.4MHz. It is now clear that in the course of the past
year the general decline has been around 1MHz. A reasonable pattern
is beginning to appear; this shows that heliographic longitudes
between 140 and 50 degrees produce the best ionospheric results and
higher F2 levels than at other times. On this basis the lowest
levels are between 330 and 270 degrees. Occasional random days also
produce poor results. The darkness hour lows are now falling slowly,
and the average for the period was 2.9MHz. Part of the reason for
this fall is the seasonal changes.
IONOSPHERIC DATA (SCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND)
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Data from South Uist is available again after the recent
equipment failures. During the period 18th - 27th July there was a
decline in both the daily highs and the darkness hour lows. The
daily highs averaged 5MHz, varying between 4.7MHz and 5.6MHz. It is
difficult to see any pattern on the solar rotation base map;
variations in the northern part of the UK seem random, whereas clear
patterns are emerging further south. The darkness hour lows averaged
2.4MHz, varying between 3.2MHz on the 20th, and 1.8MHz on the 27th.
Spread F is now appearing on some days, and this is resulting in
poorer conditions.
SOLAR FORECAST
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The only active region at present on the sun crossed the
central meridian yesterday (2nd August). A few sub-flares may result
although very little can be expected of them. Solar flux levels are
expected to remain at around 70 units. The geomagnetic A index
should remain at around the quiet or just unsettled level.
Ionospheric levels may increase slightly this week; however the
daily highs are not expected to exceed 6MHz in the south and 5.5MHz
in the north.
The main Perseids meteor shower takes place between the 10th
and 14th of August, peaking at about 20 hours on the 12th.
The annual RSGB national mobile rally takes place on Sunday 3rd
August, at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire.
The rally will open at 10am and will feature a large trade
exhibition, RSGB bookstall and membership services stand, and a
members' mart. Tables in the members' mart will be available hourly
on a first-come first-served basis. No tables will be available
before 10am.
The rally takes place next to the coach park and entrance is
free. However there is a charge (1 pound 50 per car) for entrance to
the grounds of Woburn park - which has many attractions for the
whole family. The rally will be well signposted and talk-in will be
provided on 2 metres and 70 centimetres by the Dunstable Downs radio
club.
The Rolls-Royce amateur radio club's mobile rally also takes
place on 3rd August. It will be held at the Rolls-Royce sports and
social club in Barnoldswick, and will open at 11am.
The rally will feature all the usual attractions including a
bring and buy stall and instant raffle. Refreshments are provided
and admission is free. There is ample car parking. Talk-in will be
provided on S22 by G3RR.
LATEST MORSE TEST NEWS.
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Here is a list of Morse test centres currently taking bookings
for August, test date first, then the test centre, then the date by
which applications must be received at RSGB HQ. Places will be
allocated strictly on a first-come first-served basis.
DATE TEST CENTRE DEADLINE
20th August Tiffield, Northants 8th August
21st August Telford 8th August
23rd August Dingwall, Ross-shire 8th August
24th August Preston Mobile Rally 8th August
25th August Glasgow 8th August
26th August Bletchley, Buckinghamshire 8th August
28th August Liskeard, Cornwall 8th August
28th August Aberdeen 8th August
29th August Cambridge 8th August
30th August Wigston Magna, Leicester 8th August
30th August Scarborough 8th August
31st August Telford Mobile Rally 8th August
Tests will take place in September, at the following places.
3rd:- Dover
13th:- Ryde, Isle of Wight
Bangor, Gwynedd
14th:- Bletchley Buckinghamshire
Horsham, West Sussex
Rhydyfelin, Mid Glamorgan
16th:- Penarth, South Glamorgan
Louth, Lincolnshire
19th:- Macclesfield
Sheffield
20th:- Nottingham
21st:- Harlow Mobile Rally
22nd:- Glasgow
25th:- Northampton
Telford
Aberdeen
27th:- Fleetwood, Lancashire
Culbokie, Ross-shire
Wigston Magna, Leicester
Deadlines for tests at all these centres in September are given
on the application form. Application forms can be obtained from RSGB
HQ by telephoning Potters Bar (0707) 59015 between 10am and 4pm or
by writing to RSGB, Lambda House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar,
Herts. EN6 3JE.
SATELLITE NEWS.
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The Japanese amateur radio satellite JAS-1 is due to be
launched at 2030 UTC on Thursday 7th August. AMSAT-UK will be
holding pre-launch nets on 3780kHz at 7pm local time each evening up
to the launch.
The Thursday net will commence at 2000GMT - 9pm local time, and
Ron Broadbent G3AAJ will have a direct link with the University of
Surrey which is a secondary command station for JAS-1. More
information from Ron on the evening nets or by writing to AMSAT-UK,
London. E12 5EQ.
On the 4th of May 4 VHF repeaters - GB3BM, GB3MH, GB3PW, and
GB3VT changed channel to resolve a number of interference problems.
This change has proved to be extremely successful. Some 6 weeks
prior to the change, each of the repeater groups was informed of a
scheme to be administered by the RSGB whereby those who needed to
replace crystals could have the cost re-imbursed in exchange for
their old crystals.
Although all the repeater groups were notified of this scheme
some 4 months ago it appears that some repeater group members are
still unaware of it. Anyone in those areas wishing to claim
replacement crystal costs should note that claim forms are available
from the Repeater Management Group. The contact address is:- c/o
Chris Reed G8MFP, Ashlea, London Road, Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby.
CV23 9HX. The offer closes in 2 weeks time, and completed claims
must be returned to G8MFP by 16th August.
The RSGB QSL bureau is closed for the whole of August. Please
do not send any outgoing QSL cards at any time during August.
Four new QSL sub-managers have been appointed for the callsign
groups G0E, G0F, G0G and G0H. Details will be given in the September
issue of Radio Communicaton.
The Cornish UHF beacon GB3CTC is now back on the air having
been out of service since early June for checks and adjustments.
SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS
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Special event stations this week include:-
GB2RI - this callsign has been issued for a DXpedition to the
island of Rockall in mid August. No further details are available at
present - updates will be given via the RSGB Headline News Service
on Potters Bar (0707) 59312 and the RSGB DataBox on Potters Bar
(0707) 52242.
GB2TLS - on 8th, 9th, 10th August from the Leeds Show, at
Roundhay. The station will operate on HF and VHF and is being run by
the White Rose ARC.
GB2MRI - for the Ballymena ARC's operation from Rathlin Island,
between 6th and 10th August. Operation will be on HF, 144 and
430MHz, including fast scan television. Rathlin Island's locator is
IO65VH, and it includes a number of tasty WAB squares. A special QSL
card will be issued via the contact man GI3FFF.
GB0OHM, GB2OHM, GB4OHM, GB1OHM and GB6OHM - all run by the West
Bromwich Central Radio Club throughout August for the Oak House
Museum. Awards will be available, and details can be obtained from
any of the operators.
The Post Office has informed RSGB that the latest callsigns
issued as of Wednesday 31st July were in the G0FH and G1VM series.
LOCAL NEWS.
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SOUTH EAST.
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On Monday 4th August:-
The Southdown ARS meets at 7.30pm for a talk by Louis Varney
G5RV entitled "HF aerials" at the Chaisley Home, Southcliff,
Eastbourne. A large attendance is expected so early arrival is
advised. Details from Jan G4XNL on Eastbourne (0323) 638653.
The Welwyn-Hatfield ARC meets at 7.45pm for a flying
demonstration of radio controlled model aircraft by Dave G0AII. This
will include examples of aerial photography using the models as a
camera platform. The meeting starts a little earlier than usual.
Details from Dave G0AII on Welwyn Garden City (0707) 326138.
The Basingstoke ARC meets at 7.30pm for a surplus equipment
sale at the Forest Ring Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Winklebury,
Basingstoke. Details from Dave G4WIZ on Tadley (07356) 5185.
On Tuesday 5th August:-
The Reading and district ARC meets for a 2 metre fox hunt. The
hunt starts at 7pm and will continue for 2 hours within the National
Grid 10km square SU68. The fox will use the callsign G3ULT/P and
will transmit on 145.325MHz, channel S13. Details from Chris G4CCC
on Reading (0734) 471761.
On Wednesday 6th August:-
The Brighton and district ARC meets at 8pm for a talk by Don
Graham in the Seven Furlong Bar, Brighton Racecourse. Details from
Peter G4IIL on Brighton (0273) 607737
On Thursday 7th August:-
The East Kent RS meets at 7.30pm for a talk on radio kits by
Dave G4KQH at The Cabin, Kings Road, Herne Bay. Details from Brian
G4RIS on Herne Bay (0227) 262042.
The Maidenhead and district ARC meets at 7.30pm for a talk by
G4SVG entitled "Expedition to Andorra" at the Red Cross Hall, The
Crescent, Maidenhead. Details from John G8RYW on Maidenhead (0628)
28463.
On Friday 8th August:-
The Wimbledon and district ARS meets at 7.30pm for the annual
camp briefing at St. Andrews Church Hall, Herbert Road, Wimbledon.
Details from George Cripps G3DWW on 01 540 2180.
SOUTH WEST.
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On Sunday 3rd August:-
The South Dorset RS meets at 2pm for a mobile picnic and car
boot sale near the Springfield public house, Sutton Poyntz,
Weymouth. Talk-in will be provided on S22 and via GB3SD.
On Tuesday 5th August:-
The South Dorset RS meets at 7.30pm for a slow scan TV
presentation at the Army Bridging Camp, Wyke Regis, Weymouth.
Details from Andy G4VBY on Warmwell (0305) 853408.
On Wednesday 6th August:-
The Gloucester ARS meets at 8pm for a talk and demonstration of
Packet Radio and Digipeaters at the St. John Ambulance HQ, 2
Heathville Road, Gloucester. Details from Nick G6AWT on Gloucester
(0452) 504515.
The South Bristol ARC meets for a talk by Pip entitled "Taking
better Photographs" at the Whitchurch Folk House, East Dundry Road,
Whitchurch, Bristol. Details from Len G4RZY on Whitchurch (0272)
834282.
On Friday 8th August:-
The North Bristol ARC meets for a talk by G3TCO at the
Self-help Enterprise, 7 Braemar Crescent, Northville, Bristol.
Details from Alan G4YQQ.
EAST ANGLIA.
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On Monday 4th August:-
The Braintree ARS meets at 7.30pm for a film show at the
Community Association Centre, Victoria Street, Braintree. Details
from Ann on Braintree (0376) 28714.
On Tuesday 5th August:-
The Chelmsford ARS meets at 7.30pm to hear Charlie Newton's
tape slide lecture entitled "Solar Cycle 21". This is a rare
opportunity to hear this lecture, which will be held at the Marconi
College, Arbour Lane, Chelmsford. Details from Andrew G4KQE on
Witham (0376) 83094.
On Wednesday 6th August:-
The South Essex ARS meets at 8pm for a talk by G2FSH entitled
"The early days of radio" at The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island.
Details from Dave G4UVJ on Canvey (0268) 697978.
On Thursday 7th August:-
The Vange ARS meets at 8pm for a bring and buy sale at the
Barstaple Tenants Community Association Hall, Long Riding, Basildon.
Details from G3PLB on Basildon (0268) 24453.
MIDLANDS.
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On Sunday 3rd August:-
The Wolverhampton ARS meets at 11am for a DF hunt starting from
the Childrens' Paddling Pool car park at Tattenhall Rock. The
frequency will be 144.160MHz.
On Monday 4th August:-
The North Staffs. RS meets for a video presentation entitled
"The World of Amateur Radio" at the Harold Clowes Community Centre,
off Dawlish Road, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent. Details from David G6MLI
on Stoke-on-Trent (0782) 335637.
On Tuesday 5th August:-
The Wolverhampton ARC meets for a talk and demonstration of
computer aided PCB design, by Martin G4OLN at the Electricity Sports
Club, St. Mark's Road, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton. Details from Keith
G1OIA on Wolverhampton (0902) 24870.
The Worksop ARS meets at 8pm, but at a new venue. The club now
meets each Tuesday at the Woodhouse Inn, Woodend, Rhodesia, Worksop.
Details from Carole G4ZUN on Worksop (0909) 486614.
On Thursday 7th August:-
The ARC of Nottingham meets at 7.30pm for a 2 metre fox hunt
starting from the Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road,
Nottingham. Details from Jim G4PJZ on Nottingham (0602) 624764.
The Salop ARS meets for a talk by Andy G4ZUI on his recent
visit to the Scilly Isles. Several of the club's activities have
been re-scheduled. Details of the changes and the meeting place from
Simon G0DIY on Shrewsbury (0743) 67799.
NORTH OF ENGLAND
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On Sunday 3rd August:-
The Northumbrian ARC holds its annual Grand Junk Sale at Hagg
Farm, Ellington, near Morpeth. The sale starts at 1pm, and details
can be obtained from G0EVV on Morpeth (0670) 513026.
On Monday 4th August:-
The Central Lancs. ARC meets at 8pm for a talk on electronics
and circuit board design at the Priory Club, Broadfield Drive,
Leyland. Details from Dave G4YWG on Leyland (0772) 432275.
The Northern Amateur Radio Confederation meets at 8.30pm at the
West Manchester club's venue in Astley. Details from Bob G4ARP on
061 652 8617.
The Scarborough ARS meets at 7.30pm for a surplus equipment
sale at the Scarborough Cricket Club on North Marine Road. Details
from Ernest G4FCH on Scarborough (0723) 360404.
On Tuesday 5th August:-
The Bolton ARC meets at 7.30pm for a talk on ex-WD radio
equipment by Keith. Details from Derek G1AEK on 061 794 8021.
The Fylde ARS meets at 7.45pm for a talk by Phil G4OBK entitled
"Top Band DX" at the Kite Club, Blackpool Airport. Details from
Harold G8GG on Lytham (0253) 725717.
The Macclesfield and district RS meets for a talk on contest
operating by Richard G4HGI. Members and their families are invited
on a visit to Port Denorwick Power Station on 20th September.
Details of this and other club activities from Mark G1NUS on
Macclesfield (0625) 24534.
The Wakefield and district RS meets at 7.45pm for a 2 metre DF
practice session at the Ossett Community Centre. Details from Rae
G4JMT on Leeds (0532) 825519.
On Thursday 7th August:-
The Wigan Douglas Valley ARS meets at 8pm for a talk on Old
Wigan by PC Tony Bate at the Standish Conservative Club. Details
from Dave G4GWG on Wigan (0942) 211397.
The Wirral RAYNET group meets at 7.30pm for an extraordinary
general meeting at the YMCA, Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead. All members
are urged to attend. Details from G6FNF on 051 652 4067.
Steve Thompson G4RCH, the RSGB Area Representative for Leeds
South and Morley, intends to compile a local register of lecturers.
Anyone in Region 2, or the adjacent regions 1 and 4 who is willing
to give lectures to clubs is asked to give Steve the following
information:-
Name, address, callsign, and telephone number.
Title and subject of talk or demonstration.
How far you are willing to travel.
This information will be stored in a computer database, so in
terms of the Data Protection Act, anyone who objects to the
information being stored in this way need not send the data in.
When compiled, the list will be available to affiliated club
secretaries on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope.
WALES
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On Sunday 3rd August:-
The Meirion ARC will be holding a fox hunt starting from the
Dolsarau Hall Hotel, near Dolgellau at 3pm. Visiting mobile stations
will be especially welcome.
SCOTLAND
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On Friday 8th August:-
The Aberdeen ARS meets for its second 2 metre fox hunt of the
season. Details from Don GM4GXD on Pitcaple (0467 6) 251.
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