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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, 7th September.
The annual Lincoln Hamfest - run by the Lincoln Short Wave Club
- takes place today, 7th September at the Lincolnshire Showground.
This year's event opens at 10.30am and features over 70 trade
and special interest stands including AMSAT-UK, BARTG, RAOTA and the
grand bring-and-buy stall. The RSGB will be in attendance providing
a bookstall and the usual membership services and RAFARS will be
running a demonstration station and rig check facility.
There is plenty to interest the whole family with
demonstrations of model aircraft and cars, childrens videos, Punch
and Judy and a judo demonstration for the more energetic.
Refreshments will be provided by new caterers this year and there
will be a real ale bar.
Chris Jones G6AJL of BBC Radio Lincolnshire - who incidentally
was the first BBC local radio presenter to be a licenced radio
amateur - will be presenting his "Sunday Search" programme live from
the Hamfest between 11am and 1pm.
The Lincolnshire Showground is situated on the main A15 about 4
miles north of the city and is easily reached from all main routes
via the new outer ring road. Talk-in will be provided on S22 by the
West Lincolnshire RAYNET group and there is ample car parking space.
SCOTAM '86 the annual Scottish amateur radio convention takes
place next Sunday, 13th September at the Lomond Centre, Glenrothes,
Fife.
The convention will be opened formally at 11am by Alan Deveraux
GM8VJV and chairman of the Scottish tourist board. All usual traders
will be represented and the RSGB will be in attendance providing
membership services and a bookstall. The lecture programme will
include "50MHz achievements and expectations" by Ray Cracknell
G2AHU; "Antenna tuning units" by Peter Chadwick, G3RZP; and "HF
contesting and DXing" by GM3YOR. There will be full bar and
restaurant facilities and talk-in will be provided on S22. Further
details from GM3YBQ on Kirkcaldy (0592) 265789.
MORSE TESTS
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Here is a list of Morse test centres currently taking bookings
for tests in October. The deadline for applications varies according
to the date of the test. Places will be allocated strictly on a
first-come first-served basis.
11th Mapperley, Notts
12th Horsham, West Sussex
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
15th Reading, Berkshire
17th Wood Green, London N22
18th Liskeard, Cornwall
Bangor, Gwynedd
The closing date for the above centres is 19th September.
23rd Kettering, Northants
24th Watford, Herts
Leicester Amateur Radio Show (day 1)
25th York
Leicester Amateur Radio Show (day 2)
The closing date for the above centres is 3rd October.
27th Bristol, Avon
Croydon, Surrey
28th Margate, Kent
The closing date for the above centres is 10th October.
Dates and deadlines for all of the Morse test centres presently
available are given on the application form. Forms can be obtained
from the RSGB by telephoning Potters Bar (0707) 59015 between 10am
and 4pm Monday to Friday or by writing to the address given at the
end of this file.
SOLAR FACTUAL DATA
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The period 21st to 31st August has seen a steady but moderate
sunspot count of 11. The solar flux varies little lately and is
averaging 68.4 units.
The geomagnetic A index has been has been as high as the
sub-storm level of 25 unit on the 21st and 22nd but has declined
steadily over the period to the unsettled level of around 14 units.
The average for the period was 17 units, being the most disturbed
period since last February. The activity was caused by a 60 degree
long filament disintegration in the sun's southern hemisphere.
The INDA index for the 18th to 24th August was unsettled with
the 22nd being being a very disturbed day. A level of 48 units and a
strong solar wind particle input level was recorded.
The provisional mean sunspot number for August was 7.4. There
was a maximum of 14 on the 23rd and zeroes on the 10th, 15th, 18th
and 19th.
IONOSPHERIC DATA (ENGLAND & WALES)
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The F2 critical frequencies have varied little over the period.
The 28th and 29th were at 5.8MHz and the average for the period was
5.4MHz. Surprisingly, sporadic E is still being reported on many
days, lasting 11 hours on the 27th and 4 hours on the 28th.
The darkness hour lows are continuing to decline and follow
seasonal changes. They varied little and averaged 2.3MHz. Spread F
has been reported at odd times but is not serious.
IONOSPHERIC DATA (SCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND)
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Daytime F2 critical frequencies averaged 4.6MHz with the only
high day being the 28th, at 5.1MHz, but this was offset by the 25th
and 30th at 4.2MHz.
The darkness hour lows are continuing to fall and are following
the seasonal changes; they are now averaging 1.6MHz. The total
absorption and sporadic E during the early morning hours was
associated with the magnetic disturbance of the 21st to 23rd August.
It is possible that these were due to a weak aurora. Spread F has
returned and was reported on every day. Sporadic E was reported to
have lasted for 6 hours on the 27th.
SOLAR FORECAST
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The very disturbed geomagnetic conditions of late are expected
to die down generally but midnight conditions could still be
disturbed and daytime conditions unsettled.
Ionospheric levels are expected to recover during daylight
hours but the seasonal variations for the darkness hours are likely
to result in a decline in critical levels as winter approaches.
The general solar activity is expected to be very low this week
as the spotless face of the sun will be looking our way. The F2
daylight critical frequencies are expected to be higher than of late
and they could well reach 6.5MHz - or a MUF of 20MHz in the south
and 5.4MHz - or a MUF of 17MHz in the north.
The closing date for application forms for special Jamboree On
the Air (JOTA), is first post on Monday 22nd September. No
applications can be accepted after that date. Applications must be
made on the official form which is available from RSGB HQ.
A list of JOTA stations will be available at the beginning of
October. To obtain your copy please send a large 24 pence stamped
addressed envelope marked "JOTA list" to the Membership Services
department at RSGB HQ.
SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS
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Special event stations this week include:-
GB2LRS - throughout today (7th September) from Hastingwood
Common, near Harlow, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the
Loughton and district ARS. Special QSL cards will be available.
GB4SFS - on Saturday 13th September at Sandwell Fire Service
open day. The station will be run by the West Bromwich Central RC
and will be operational from 9am until 5pm on HF and VHF.
GB4DBF on 13th and 14th September to mark the forthcoming
establishment of the Douglas Bader Foundation - a rehabilitation and
sports facility at Simpson, near Milton Keynes and will be active on
HF and VHF. Special QSL cards, signed by Lady Joan Bader, will be
available for all contacts.
GB2WHC - run by the Welwyn-Hatfield club at next Sunday's
Welwyn-Hatfield water carnival. Activity will be on HF and VHF.
SATELLITE NEWS
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AMSAT-UK is now on Prestel; MBX no 019896741. Messages may be
left on the mailbox, which is checked nightly. Soon there will be 5
pages of information available on Micronet 800 Clubspot and we will
give you more information as soon as these are available.
The publication of the latest issue of Oscar News - the
AMSAT-UK journal - has been delayed in order to include latest JAS-1
launch details and orbital information. Orbital trackers for JAS-1
are now available and the next orbital calendar will contain the
orbit details and EQXs.
The JAS-1 "Fuji" technical and operating manual will be
available from AMSAT-UK in about 3 to 4 weeks time. In the meantime,
the general information on the amateur satellite scene and the work
of AMSAT is available by sending a large stamped addressed envelope
to AMSAT-UK, London E12 5EQ.
The Post Office has informed the RSGB that the latest callsigns
issued as of Wednesday 3rd September were in the G0FO and G1WB
series.
LOCAL NEWS.
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SOUTH EAST.
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On Monday 8th September:-
The Milton Keynes and district ARS meets at 7:30pm for a talk
by the USAF entitled "American Scientists & Their Discoveries" at
The Meeting Place, Hodge Lea, North Milton Keynes. Details from Dave
G3ZPA on Milton Keynes (0908) 501310.
On Wednesday 10th September:-
The Cheshunt and district ARC meets at 8pm for a DF hunt with
Peter G1KQA. Details from John G4VMR on Dane End (0920 84) 250.
The Fareham and district ARC meets for a talk on mountaineering
by Peter G1MCP at the Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove,
Portchester. Details from Alan G3CCB on Fareham (0329) 288139.
The Worthing and district ARC meets at 7:30pm for a computer
evening at Lancing Parish Hall, South Street, Worthing. Details from
Roy Jones G4SWH, PO Box 599, Worthing.
On Thursday 11th September:-
The Edgeware and district RS meets at 8pm for a talk on relays
by Eric G3GC at the Watling Community Centre, 145 Orange Hill Road,
Burnt Oak. Details from John G4RMD on Hatfield (0707 2) 64342.
On Friday 12th September:-
The Wimbledon and district ARS meets at 7:30pm for a video
presentation entitled "Professional Model Making" by G4PGA at St.
Andrews Church Hall, Herbert Road, Wimbledon. Details from George
Cripps G3DWW on 01 540 2180.
Enrolment for RAE courses at Fareham takes place from the 8th
to 10th September at the Fareham Adult Education Centre. Details
from the centre on Fareham (0329) 288139.
The RAE course at the East Herts College in Turnford starts on
Tuesday 23rd September. Enrolment takes place this Tuesday, 9th
September from 2:30pm to 4:30pm and from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Alternatively, students may enrol on the first night. Details from
the tutor, Derek Norman on Hoddesdon (0992) 466451.
SOUTH WEST.
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On Monday 8th September:-
The Cornish RAC's Computer Section meets at 7:30pm for a
demonstration of the BT "Tonto" Terminal at Treleigh Church Hall,
off the old Redruth by-pass.
On Wednesday 10th September:-
The Exmouth ARC meets at 7:30pm for a discussion evening
entitled "What is it?" at the Scout Hut, Marpool Hill, Exmouth.
Details from Hugh G4RUT.
The South Bristol ARC meets for a talk and demonstration of
Cellular Radio by John, G3PTO at the Whitchurch Folk House, East
Dundry Road, Whitchurch. Details from Len on Whitchurch (0272)
834282.
On Friday 12th September:-
The North Bristol ARC meets for a bring and buy night at the
Self-help Enterprise, 7 Braemar Crescent, Northville, Bristol.
Details from Alan G4YQQ.
Advance notice is given of the South Dorset Radio Society's
25th Anniversary Dinner. This will take place at the Streamside
Hotel in Weymouth on 10th October but numbers must be given to the
hotel by 10th September. Anyone interested is asked to contact
Konrad on Dorchester (0305) 67596.
EAST ANGLIA.
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On Wednesday 10th September:-
The Norfolk ARC has a visit to the Yarmouth Coastguard Station.
Details from Andy Morris G4WTR on Norwich (0603) 610874.
On Friday 12th September:-
The Cambridge and district ARC meets at 7:30pm for a talk by
G6KND at the Colleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge.
Details from G1ALF on Cambridge (0223) 359240.
MIDLANDS.
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On Monday 8th September:-
The Atherstone ARC meets at 7:30pm for a night on the air at
Atherstone Upper School, Long Street, Atherstone. Details from John
G4IWA on Atherstone (0827 7) 3670.
The Droitwich ARC meets for a talk on slow scan TV - the one
that had to be cancelled last month. Details from G4PQZ on Droitwich
(0905) 773181.
The Dudley ARC meets at 7:45pm for a surplus equipment evening
at the Allied Centre, Dudley. Details from John G4NRA on
Kingswinford (0384) 278300.
On Tuesday 9th September:-
The Mid-Warwickshire ARS meets for a talk by G0CHO entitled,
"Making your own PCBs" at 61 Emscote Road, Warwick. Details from
Stan G6XRI on Kenilworth (0926) 53099.
The Wolverhampton ARC meets for a discussion on discone
antennas at the Electricity Sports Club, St. Mark's Road, Chapel
Ash, Wolverhampton. Details from Keith G1OIA on Wolverhampton (0902)
24870.
The Worksop ARS has a visit to a Sheffield Brewery. Details
from Carole G4ZUN on Worksop (0909) 486614.
On Wednesday 10th September:-
The Lincoln Shortwave Club meets at 8pm for a talk on
"Aromatherapy" by Billy G6TUT at the City Engineers' Club, Waterside
South, Lincoln. This talk is aimed primarily at the YL and XYL
members but they may bring their OMs along. Details from Pam G4STO
on Gainsborough (0427) 788356.
The Telford and district ARS meets at 8pm for a members' forum
at the Dawley Bank Community Centre, Telford. Details from Tom G8PZZ
on Telford (0952) 35407.
Enrolment takes place at 7pm for Morse classes at the Selly
Park Centre, Pershore Road, Selly Park, Birmingham. The classes will
be held each Wednesday at 7:15pm. Details from Roy G4IUX on 021 475
8403.
On Thursday 11th September:-
The ARC of Nottingham meets at 7:30pm for a talk on CW by Ron
G4NZU entitled "The Best Thing since Sliced Bread" at the Sherwood
Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Nottingham. Details from Jim G4PJZ
on Nottingham (0602) 624764.
On Friday 12th September:-
The Coventry ARS meets for a treasure hunt and barbecue.
Details from Robin Tew G4JDO on Coventry (0203) 73999.
NORTH OF ENGLAND
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On Sunday 7th September:-
The North Cheshire RC meets at 8:30pm for a talk and
demonstration of the new GB3MN repeater by G6MNB at the Morley Green
Social Club, Morley Green, Wilmslow. Details from G4WCE on 061 980
5173.
On Monday 8th September:-
The Sheffield ARC meets at 8:15pm for an illustrated talk by
G3PHO entitled "Iceland on foot" at the Firth Park Pavilion. Details
from Peter Cardwell on Sheffield (0742) 581766.
The South Cheshire ARS meets at 8pm for a video night at the
Sports Club, Goddards Street, Crewe. Details from Chris G1CUV on
Kidsgrove (0781 6) 73185.
On Tuesday 9th September:-
The Chester and District RS meets at 8pm for a talk by Mike
G0CES on his recent amateur operation from Peking, China at the
Chester Rugby Club, Hare Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester. Details from
Dave G6IFA on Chester (0244) 336639.
The Wakefield and district ARS meets at 7:30pm to start work on
its 2 metre antenna project at the Ossett Community Centre. Details
from Rae G4JMT on Leeds (0532) 825549.
The Warrington ARC meets at 8pm for a junk auction under the
hammer of Ron G3MMD at the Grappenhall Community Centre, Bellhouse
Lane, Grappenhall. Details from Paul Forester G0CBN on Warrington
(0925) 814005.
The York RC meets for a rig test evening under the guidance of
John G4FUO at the Ashcroft Hotel. Details from Colin Perrott G1FTA
on York (0904) 704634.
On Wednesday 10th September:-
The White Rose ARS meets at 8pm for a "meet the committee"
evening at the Moortown Rugby Club, Moss Valley, King Lane,
Alwoodley, Leeds. Details from Kevin G4ATZ on Wetherby (0937)
842790.
The Southport college of art and technology begins enrolment
for the forthcoming Morse course. Enrolment will be between 7 and
9pm. Details from Walter G4YYV on Southport (0704) 79825.
On Thursday 11th September:-
The Skelmersdale and district ARC meets at 8pm for their AGM at
the Beacon Inn, Beacon Lane, Dalton. Details from John G1EUH on
Skelmersdale (0695) 632654.
The North Wakefield RC meets at 8pm for a junk sale at the
White Horse public house, Fall Lane, East Ardsley. Details from
Steve G4RCH on Morley (0532) 536633.
On Friday 12th September:-
The Maltby ARS meets at 7pm for a quiz night at the Hellaby
Community Hall, Clifford Road, Hellaby. Details from G4BVV on
Rotherham (0709) 812678.
WALES
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Enrolment is taking place for RAE classes at the Brynglas
Community College up until the start date of the 23rd September.
Details from the centre or from Robert Johns GW4NXD on Pontypool
(0495 5) 56348.
On Wednesday 10th September:-
The Ebbw Vale College of Further Education's RAE course starts
at 7:30pm. Enrolment may still be possible. Details from Eric
Williams GW1NKE on Ebbw Vale (0495) 302083.
SCOTLAND
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On Thursday 11th September:-
The Cunningham and district ARC meets at 7pm for the first time
at its new venue, the Green Room of the Magnum Leisure Centre.
Details from GM0ECU.
On Friday 12th September:-
The Aberdeen ARS meets at 7:30pm for an illustrated talk on
RAYNET by GM8GDN and GM4NHI at 35 Thistle Lane, Aberdeen. Details
from Don GM4GXD on Pitcaple (0467 6) 251.
The West of Scotland ARS meets at 8pm for an illustrated talk
by GM0BFW entitled "Spanish Fly" at 154 Ingram Street, Glasgow.
Details from Alan GM0EFH on 041 959 4786.
NORTHERN IRELAND
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On Monday 8th September:-
The Lagan Valley ARS holds its AGM at 7:30pm at Rathvarna
Teachers' Centre, Pond Park Road, Lisburn, County Antrim. Details
from Jim GI4TCS on Hillsborough (0846) 682474.
Further information on amateur radio may be obtained by
writing to:- RSGB, Lambda House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, Herts.
EN6 3JE, or by telephoning Potters Bar (0707) 59015 between 10am and
4pm Monday to Friday.
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