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GB2RS AMATEUR RADIO NEWS
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This information is prepared by the Radio Society of Great
Britain and broadcast on Sundays on the 80, 40 and 2 metre bands
from stations throughout the British Isles.
This is the GB2RS amateur radio news for the week
commencing Sunday, 21st September.
We begin this week with some important news for members of
the Society who are disabled. The Society has recently agreed an
interim Morse test procedure for candidates who require a
special type of examination. Prospective disabled candidates who
are in possession of a standard Morse test application form are
asked to complete the form and send it direct to the Society's
Chief Morse Examiner, Mr. Neville Ianson G3GDO, 6 Maple Close,
Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0DW.
Now here is a list of Morse test centres that will be
taking bookings for tests in October and November. As we have
mentioned before, places are allocated strictly on a first-come
first-served basis. The deadlines for applications for the first
batch of tests is 3rd October.
So here are the dates for the first batch of tests:-
23rd October Kettering, Northamptonshire
24th October North Watford, Hertfordshire
Leicester Amateur Radio Show
25th October near Macclesfield, Cheshire
York
26th October Leconfield, North Humberside
Deadline for the next batch of applications is 10th
October. Here are the dates:-
27th October University of Bristol
Croydon
28th October Glasgow
For tests in the next group the deadline is 17th October.
Here are the dates and venues:-
5th November Billingham, Cleveland
8th November Ryde, Isle of Wight
9th November Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd
13th November Tiffield, Northamptonshire
14th November Wanstead, London
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
The deadline for the next batch is 26th October. Here are
the dates and venues:-
18th November Penarth, South Glamorgan
22nd November Wigston Magna, Leicester
Applications for any Morse tests must be made on the
application forms available from RSGB HQ by telephoning Potters
Bar (0707) 59015 between 10am and 4pm or by writing to the
address given at the end of this file.
SATELLITE NEWS
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Now for some important news from AMSAT-UK. We are informed
by this group that amateurs MUST NOT use the satellite Oscar 10
for the time being. At the moment we're not sure of the reason
why but we gather it will be for some months before it can be
used again. This ban also applies if the satellite is in Mode B.
More information will be given in GB2RS next week.
SOLAR FACTUAL DATA
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During the period 8th to 14th September amgnetic storm
developed, caused by a coronal hole passage. The sunspot count
again declined to zero. Solar flux levels are very steady at 68
units. During the period, geomagnetic activity was quiet until
12th September, when a sub-storm suddenly developed, reaching an
A index of 45 units. This dropped rapidly to 11 units by the
14th. The solar wind particle input increased slightly during
the storm. The INDA index for the period 25th to 31st August was
unsettled and it was quiet during the period 1st to 7th
September.
IONOSPHERIC DATA (ENGLAND AND WALES)
------------------------------------
The F2 critical frequencies at Appleton continued to
decline, averaging 5.3MHz. Thes dropped from 5.9MHZ on 8th
September, to just 4MHz on the 12th. This was due to the
sub-storm, which appears to have had its major effects on the
mid latitudes. The darkness hour lows also declined during the
period but this was in part due to seasonal influences,
averaging only 2.3MHz. There were a number of odd periods of
sporadic E, along with total absorption and a little spread F,
which did not help matters from the 10th to 14th September.
IONOSPHERIC DATA (SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND)
------------------------------------------------
Over the same period, the F2 critical levels at South Uist
steadily declined, with daylight levels dropping from 5.5MHz on
the 8th to only 4.2MHz on the 12th. They recovered slightly to
4.5Hz on the 14th and it was probably due to the geomagnetic
storm during this period. The darkness hour lows continued to
decline, averaging 1.7MHz, due mainly to seasonal changes.
Current levels are very much the same as the same period last
year, although there have been periods of total absorption
lasting up to 5 hours on the 12th. There was also a little
sporadic E and some spread F, which indicates that the dark
hours have been very unsettled.
SOLAR FORECAST
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Solar activity is expected to remain at a very low level.
Due to the equinox period, geomagnetic levels are expected to
increase and this will affect ionospheric conditions generally
but will have a greater effect in the north. Solar flux levels
are not expected to change from their present 68 units. During
daylight hours in the south, the F2 critical frequency level is
expected to be about 5.3MHz, corresponding to MUFs of about
16MHz. In the north, the level is expected to be 4.5MHz, with
MUFs of 14MHz. For the darkness hours, the south could reach
critical levels of 2.1MHz or MUFs of 6.5MHz. However, higher
noise levels are expected during more northern contacts.
MAIN NEWS
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The Harlow Mobile Rally takes place today, 21st September,
at the Harlow Sports Centre. The rally is open from 10am till
5pm. There is free parking, a trade show, exhibits by special
interest groups, a bring and buy stand and licenced bar and
refreshments. Talk-in will be available on S22.
The Repeater Management Group of the RSGB is looking for
volunteers to act as corresponding members, one in Northern
Ireland and the other in the London and Hertfordshire area. The
main responsibilities of the volunteers will be to liase between
the Society's VHF Committee and repeater groups in these areas.
If you feel you would like to help the Society in this way,
please send a stamped addressed envelope to the Chairman,
Repeater Management Group, Mike Dennison, G3XDV, 5 Lambs Walk,
Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4PJ, for further details.
Now for some news of a possible new repeater on Emley Moor.
It is proposed that the Emley Moor IBA station should be
considered as a site for a 24cm television repeater. In an
effort to discover how much enthusiasm there is for this
project, a meeting has been organised for the 24th of September
at 7:30pm at the Emley Moor transmitting station, National Grid
Reference SE 122128. All interested parties are invited to
attend.
SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS
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Special event stations to listen for this week include:-
GM3USR - from the Magnum Leisure Centre at Cunningham in
Scotland. The Cunningham and district ARC is erecting permanent
HF and VHF aerials on the roof of the leisure centre, which is
now the club's headquarters. During today (21st September) the
club will be running a commemorative station, working on all
bands and all modes to celebrate their move to the new building
and the Magnum's 10th anniversary.
GB8oo - run by the Maxwelltown ARC, operating from St.
Michael's Church Hall, Dumfries, to celebrate 800 years as a
Royal Borough. There will be activity on 160 and 10 metres and
also on 2 metres FM, SSB and CW. A special QSL card will be sent
for all contacts made, including SWL reports, until 28th
September.
GB4 and GB8NSY - run by the New Scotland Yard ARS. Activity
will be on HF, VHF and UHF. This is to commemorate the 5th
anniversary of amateur radio operation from the Metropolitan
Police HQ in London. For security reasons the station is not
open to the public, but QSL cards will be available.
GB4EMC - operated at the Enfield Town Show by the Southgate
ARC. Activity will be on all HF bands with an emphasis on 80
metres and also on 144MHz. Operation will be between 1pm and 6pm
today (21st September).
Gb2MFM - operating from the Military Vehicle and Amateur
Radio Rally at Monkton Farley Nine, near Bath, on 27th and 28th
September. Operation will be on SSB, FM and CW on 80 to
metres. There will be talk-in on S16 and local repeaters will be
monitored. More information from Chris G6WTX.
Here is some news for amateurs active on the 18MHz band.
They will appreciate that USA amateurs do not as yet have access
to this band. However, in a recent approach to the FCC it became
apparent that it was unlikely that American amateurs would be
granted access to the 18MHz band until 1989. This is because of
operation of Government services. Access to the 18MHz band is
currently enjoyed by some 57 other nations.
The ARRL recently announced a special DX century award to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of DXCC, which takes place next
year. The ARRL also announced that it would consider the
possibility of restructuring the DXCC award, perhaps with a new
award to replace the present DXCC.
The Post Office has informed the Society that the latest
callsigns issued as of Wednesday 17th September were in the G0FS
and G1WE series.
LOCAL NEWS
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SOUTH EAST
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The Barking Radio and Electronics Society still has a few
places left on its RAE course for candidates wishing to take the
May 1987 exam. Details from Paul G4ULK on 01 553 1172.
On Tuesday 23rd September:-
The Dorking and district RS meets at 8pm for a talk on
RAYNET at Ashcombe School, Ashcombe Road, Dorking. Details from
John G3AEZ on 0306 77 236.
The Verulam ARC meets at 7:30pm for a talk by Ken Willis
G8VR entitled "Meteor Scatter" at the RAF Association HQ, New
Kent Road, off Marlborough Road, St. Albans. Details from Gerry
G4OBH on St. Albans 52003.
The Harpenden ARC meets at 8pm for a lecture by Roy Wolf of
the Hertfordshire County Emergency Planning team entitled "The
Role of the Radio Amateur in Emergency Planning" at the Silver
Cup Public House. Details from Peter G1BJC on Harpenden (0582 7)
2455.
On Wednesday 24th September:-
The Chiltern ARC meets at 8pm sharp for a talk by Chris
Bartram G4DGU on EME communications (Moonbounce) at the Science
Block of the Sir William Ramsey School, Hazlemere, High Wycombe.
Details from Phil G4XVP on 0494 35275.
The Fareham and district ARC meets for a lecture entitled
"Home brewing the legal limit on 144MHz" by Andrew G4XZL at the
Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, Portchester.
Details from Alan G3CCB on Fareham 288139.
On Thursday 25th September:-
The Southgate ARC meets at 7:45pm for an informal evening
at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Green Lane, Winchcombe Hill,
London N21. Details from Dave G4YLL on 0992 30051.
The Edgeware and district RC meets at 8pm for a talk on
floating QTH construction by Tom Morgan G0CAJ at the Watling
Community Centre, 145 Orange Hill Road, Burnt Oak. Details from
John G4RMD on Hatfield 64342.
On Friday 26th September:-
The Wimbledon and district RS meets at 7:30pm for a talk by
Pat Hawker G3VA entitled "Clandestine Radio" at St. Andrews
Hall, Herbert Road, Wimbledon. Details from George G3DWW on 01
542 2180.
The Itchen Valley ARS meets at 7:30pm for a talk by Chris
G4BUE on QRP operating at the Scout Hut, Brickfield Lane,
Chandlers Ford. Details from Maurice G1IPQ on Southampton
(0703) 736784.
On Sunday 28th September:-
The Marconi RS will be holding an equipment and car boot
sale between 1:30 and 4pm at the Grove, Warrants Lane, Stanmore.
Details from Mike G6IKO.
SOUTH WEST
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On Wednesday 24th September:-
The Gordano ARC meets at 8pm for a talk by Russell G3MFL on
amateur radio in Papua New Guinea and the Bird of Paradise
Award at the Ship, Redcliff Bay, Portishead.
On Friday 26th September:-
The North Bristol ARC meets at 7pm for a display of QSL
cards, both old and new at the Self-help Enterprise, 7, Braemar
Crescent, Northville, Bristol. Details from Alan G4YQQ on 0272
690404.
On Monday 29th September:-
A RAYNET radio exercise is to be undertaken throughout the
south west (RAYNET zone 7) using HF and VHF. Details about this
exercise from your RAYNET group controller or Brian Smith G4ETN
(who is the zone 7 representative) on 0278 683300.
EAST ANGLIA
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On Monday 22nd September:-
The Felixtowe and district ARS meets at 8pm for a talk
entitled "Computing for amateur radio" by Alan Melia G3NYK of
British Telecom Research Laboratories. This will be held at the
Feathers public house, Walton High Street, Walton, Felixtowe.
Details from Paul G4YQC.
On Wednesday 24th September:-
The Norfolk ARC meets at 8pm for a surplus equipment
auction at the Valley Drive Commnity Centre, 97 Plumstead Road,
Norwich. Details from Andy G4WTR on Norwich 610874.
MIDLANDS
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On Monday 22nd September:-
The Stratford-upon-Avon ARC meets at 7:30pm for a
presentation on RAYNET by the chairman of the RSGB RAYNET
committee Geoff Griffiths G3STG at the Baptist Church, Payton
Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Details from G8OVC on Stratford
750584.
On Tuesday 23rd September:-
The Mid-Warwickshire ARS meets for a talk entitled "A Night
With Norman G8CXL" at 61 Emscote Road, Warwick. Details from
Stan G6XRI on Kenilworth 53099.
The Wolverhampton ARS meets for a talk by Glen Ross G8MWR
on antennae and feeders at the Wolverhampton Electricity Sports
and Social Club, St. Mark's Road, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton.
Details from Keith G1OIA on Wolverhampton 24870.
On Wednesday 24th September:-
The Derby and district ARS meets at 7:30pm for an evening
called "Back to Basics" at 119 Green Lane, Derby. Details from
Jack G3KQF on Derby (0332) 772361.
The Hinckley amateur radio and electronics society has a
last minute change of programme. The talk by Bob Titterington
G3ORY will now take place on Wednesday 8th October. This means
that their meeting at 7:30pm on 24th September at the John
Cleveland Community College, Butt Lane, Hinckley will now be a
natter night. Details from Bob Bennett G8BFF on Earl Shilton
46493.
On Thursday 25th September:-
The ARC of Nottingham meets at 7:30pm for a 2 metre
"anything goes" foxhunt at the Sherwood Community Centre,
Mansfield Road, Nottingham. Details from Jim G4PJZ on Nottingham
624764.
On Friday 25th September:-
The Wigston ARC meets at 8pm for a talk on RFI by Bob G8SOZ
at Wigston United Reform Church, Long Street, Wigston,
Leicester. Details from Roy G6HAJ on Leicester 403105.
NORTH OF ENGLAND
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Slow Morse classes are taking place on Wednesday evenings
of the Autumn term at the Stockport College of Art and
Technology. Details from Walter G4YYV on Southport 79825.
On Sunday 21st September:-
The North Cheshire RC holds a mini market including a talk
by G1NCR, a bring and buy, together with a car boot sale between
11am and 4pm at the Morley Green Social Clb, Morley Green,
Wilmslow.
The West Manchester RC meets at 8pm for a junk sale at the
Athley and Tilsley Miners' Welfare Club. Details from David
G1IOO on Bolton 24104.
On Tuesday 23rd September:-
The Warrington ARC is organising a visit to HMS Inskip at
Preston. Details from Paul G0CBN on 0925 814005.
The Chester and district RS meets at 8pm for a talk on how
the local IBA radio station - Marcher Sound - operates at the
Chester Rugby Union Football Club, Hare Lane, Vicars Cross,
Chester. Details from Dave G6IFA on Chester 336639.
The York ARC meets at the Ashcroft Hotel for a talk on fast
scan television by Clive G8EQZ. Details from Colin G1FTA on York
704634.
On Wednesday 24th September:-
The White Rose ARS meets at 8pm for a video on satellite
communication in the Moortown Rugby Union Football Club,
Alwoodley, Leeds. Details from Kevin G4ATZ on 0937 842790.
On Thursday 25th September:-
The Glossop and district ARG meets at 8pm for a
demonstration of modern amateur radio equipment. Details from
Eric G4EIC.
On Friday 26th September:-
The Maltby ARS meets at 7:30pm in the Community Centre,
Clifford Road, Hellerby, Rotherham. The club will be
entertaining members of the Worksop radio club. Details from
Peter G4BVV on Rotherham 812678.
WALES
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On Tuesday 23rd September:-
The Chepstow and district ARS meets for a talk by G8NNU and
friends on packet radio. The club has now moved back to its old
room - Room D103 at the leisure centre, Crossway Green,
Chepstow. Details from GW1FJI on 0291 2 2808.
Further information on amateur radio may be obtained by
writing to:- RSGB, Lambda House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar,
Hertfordshire, EN6 3JE or by telephoning Potters Bar (0707)
59015 between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
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