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GB2RS NEWS

 

Sunday 22nd December 2013

 

[Notes to Newsreaders: Feel free to alter the start of the first news story if you plan to operate a net under your own callsign in lieu of the GB2RS News on 29 December and/or 5 January. 
 
Season’s greetings from the GB2RS Editorial Team: Elaine Richards, G4LFM (who compiles the Main News) and Giles Read, G1MFG (who puts together the Local News section).]

 

The news headlines: 

  • Last GB2RS of 2013
  • RSGB Past President becomes SK
  • Special prefix announced for Scottish stations
 

This is the last GB2RS broadcast of 2013. There will be no news readings on 29 December or 5 January. We will be back on Sunday 12 January, bringing you the all the latest amateur radio news. We would like to take this opportunity to send warm season's greetings to all our listeners and wish everyone a prosperous New Year. The RSGB HQ will close for the Christmas and New Year holiday at noon on 24 December. It will re-open on 2 January. You will be pleased to know that the National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will continue to be open Thursday to Sunday throughout December and January, whenever Bletchley Park is open. Please check the website before travelling. We would like to thank those volunteers who continue to give their time to keep the NRC open and on the air.

The RSGB is saddened to hear that RSGB Past President Tim Hughes, G3GVV is now a Silent Key. Tim served on the RSGB Council in the late 1960s. He became President in 1972 and worked tirelessly in international affairs for the RSGB, attending a number of IARU and ITU conferences. He later became Secretary of IARU Region 1, taking over when John Allaway, G3FKM became unable to continue through ill health in 1998. He remained active and on the air until the last few months of his life and passed away peacefully at home on 13 December at the age of 95. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

Ofcom has advised that licensed amateurs with a main station address in Scotland will be allowed to use the special prefix A instead of the usual M for the period from Burns Night to St Andrews Day during 2014. Further details will be published on the Ofcom and RSGB websites as they become available, and a Notice of Variation will be available for download from the RSGB website in the New Year.

The KW Radios Yahoo group is dedicated to restoring and using equipment made by KW Electronics. It is planning its first KW Weekend on 4 and 5 January. This offers a chance to bring some of those shack and barn finds back into use, keep the shack warm and have a little fun on the first winter weekend of 2014. Weekend centres of activity will be plus or minus 10kHz of 7.1 and 14.3MHz for phone and FISTS activity centres for CW. Owners are encouraged to use all bands, and to share KW serial numbers to help the group build up a better picture of KW ownership in the 21st century.

The RSGB Board has appointed Ken Hatton, G3VBA as GB2RS Manager with effect from 1 January. Ken first became interested in amateur radio as a schoolboy and has been licensed 47 years. He told GB2RS that he is proud to become GB3RS manager following on from Gordon, G3LEQ, whose contribution to the news service has been immense.

The special event callsign celebrating the RSGB Centenary will be operated today by MI0MSR Ballymoney using PSK 31 and RTTY on the 20, 17, 15 and 10m bands. On Monday and Tuesday, Hilltop Radio Group will operate from Castlederg using the 10 to 40m bands with SSB and PSK signals. On Christmas Day and Boxing Day it’s the turn of MI0WJC in Coleraine using SSB, FM and PSK on the 40m, 20m & 2m bands. Friday and Saturday sees Grey Point Fort ARS operating from Helens Bay using CW, SSB, FM and PSK on the 10 to 160m bands as well as 2 m and 70cm. The penultimate day of operation is by the Castles & Stately Homes on the Air team from Milltown using CW, SSB and PSK on the 15, 20, 40 and 80m bands. Finally for this Centenary year, on 31 December, GI0AZB will operate from Dungiven using SSB and FM on 10 to 40m as well as 2m and 70cm. Details of how to get your QSL card are on the RSGB website, www.rsgb.org.uk, under the Operating drop down menu, clicking on Centenary Station. The RSGB would like to thank every operator who has taken part in the Centenary Year, making it better than was ever hoped.

Brian Justin, WA1ZMS/4 is an active participant in the ARRL’s WD2XSH 600 meter experimental project and will transmit voice and music on 486kHz as WG2XFQ on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and again on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Transmissions will begin at 0001UTC and end at 2359UTC. Justin will use an AM audio loop modulating his vintage-style, homebrew transmitter to honour Reginald Fessenden’s Christmas Eve 1906 AM voice transmission.

And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week

The Bath Buildathon takes place on 4 January. Booking is essential and the project is the 20m PSK RSGB Centenary Receiver. Intermediate practical assessments will also be available on the day. Contact Steve Hartley, G0FUW, via G0FUW@tiscali.co.uk.

Now for the news of special events

3 January 2014 is the official opening of Bedworth Lions Awareness Month and GB4BLC will be on the air from 11am. Further information for this event can be obtained from G8GMU QTHR or 07801 862 686.

SOS Radio Week 2014 will take place between 25 January and 2 February. Stations wishing to take part in the event should visit www.sosradioweek.org.uk and register using the online registration form.

And now the DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources

Alan Doyle, G0FAU will be in Accra, Ghana using the callsign 9G5AD from 9 January 2014 for an initial period of 3 weeks. He will be operating a 100W Kenwood TS-570S with a Pro Whip antenna or a Carolina Windom for 20 metres.

Felix, DL5XL will be working at the German Antarctic station Neumayer III until 8 February. He will operate mainly CW as DP1POL in his spare time. QSL via DL1ZBO, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Logsearch on Club Log. Holger, DH1HB will be located at the same research station until February 2015, and will be QRV as DP0GVN. QSL via DL5EBE.

Sigi, DK9FN will be active again as H40FN, mainly on CW, from Temotu Province from 21 December to 10 January. This year he will operate from Lomlom Island, IOTA OC-065. QSL via DK9FN, which is a new route, direct or bureau.

Alex, DL1NX/PY2SEX will be active as JW/PY2SEX from Spitsbergen, EU-026, Svalbard, on 24-25 December. He plans to operate mainly CW and SSB on 40-10 metres. QSL via DL1NX.

Nao, JN1RVS will be active as PJ5/K6NAO from St Eustatius, NA-145, on 22-29 December. He will operate CW and RTTY/PSK on 40-10 metres. QSL via JA1HGY; logsearch and OQRS on Club Log.

Raimundo, PT7CG will be active as ZX8DX from Ilha Grande de Santa Isabel, SA-025, on 26-30 December. QSL via his home call.

Dietmar, DL3DXX will be active as V5/DL3DXX from Namibia from 24 December to 8 January. He will operate CW only on 160-10 metres. QSL via home call.

Steve, VE3OC, to be active holiday style as VP5/VE3OC from Providenciales, Caicos Islands, NA-002, on 18-27 December. QSL via home call, direct only, and eQSL.

Now the contest news

The UK Six Metre Group Winter Marathon continues over the Christmas period, ending on 31 January 2014. It’s a 100% locator square chase, with no points for individual QSOs, but as well as normal QSOs you can claim the squares worked in other 6m contests over the period. The exchange is signal report and locator.

The Christmas Cumulatives take place for two hours on Thursday to Sunday the 26 to 29th. Activity is on all bands from 6m to 70cm and the exchange is RST, serial number and locator.

The DARC Christmas Contest runs for 2� hours on Boxing Day morning. Operating on CW and SSB, the exchange is RST plus serial number. DLs also send DOK or NM.

The RAC Canada Winter Contest takes place for the full 24 hours of Saturday the 28th. There are numerous entry categories and everyone can work everyone. Concentrate on working Canadians because Canadian Provinces and Territories are where the multipliers are. Use all contest bands from 160m to 2m on CW and phone; the exchange is RST plus serial number, with VEs also sending their Province code. This event has a festive Wallpaper Alert, because from the UK in 2012 only six entries from England were submitted and there were no logs from GW, GM, GI etc.

The IRTS 80m Counties contest takes place on the afternoon of New Year’s Day. Work anyone, but EI/GI/2I/MI stations are worth more points, and collect counties for multipliers. Use CW or phone on 80m only; the exchange is RST and serial number, plus County for stations on the island.

The ARRL RTTY Roundup takes place on the weekend of the 4th to 5th, but operate for no more than 24 of the 30 hours. Work everyone, sending a signal report and serial number. US and Canadian stations will also send their State or Province code. On the same weekend the European Association’s CW 160m QSO Party takes place. There are two sessions, the first on Saturday evening and the second in the early hours of Sunday morning. You can work the same stations in each session. The exchange depends on whether you are a member of an affiliated club. In the UK that means FOC, FISTS, G-QRP and the Essex CW Club. If you are, send RST + name + club + membership number; if not, send RST + name + NM for non member.

Tuesday the 7th sees the 144MHz UKAC from 2000 to 2230. Using all modes, the exchange is serial number and locator.

The CW AFS contest is on Sunday 12 January from 1400-1800. Using CW on 80m, exchange RST and serial number.

Now the solar factual data for the period from Friday the 613th to Thursday the 19th of December, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on Friday the 20th of December.

During the period several new sunspot regions appeared but none were capable of producing anything stronger than small C class solar flares, which had no effect on propagation. However, with less than an hour to go before the end of the period an impulsive M3 class solar flare took place from a region that is just starting to rotate into view. Solar flux levels declined slightly from 163 units on the 13th to 153 by the 19th. The average was 158 units. The 90 day solar flux average on the 19th was 140 units, which is five units up on the previous week. X-ray flux levels varied little day to day and averaged B7.1 units. Geomagnetic activity was quiet every day except for the 14th, which increased slightly due to a small recurring coronal hole. The Ap index was 12 units and the average was Ap 4 units. Solar wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds increase from a slow 270 kilometres per second on the 13th to 610 by the next day. Speeds then gradually declined to 340 by the 18th. Particle densities were low most days but increased to 108 particles per cubic centimetre on the 13th. On the quiet days the Bz varied between minus 4 and plus 3 nanoTeslas and between minus 12 and plus 14 nanoTeslas on the 14th which was the most disturbed day.

Finally, the solar forecast. For the next two weeks solar activity is expected to be mostly at low levels but there is a chance that activity could increase, mostly to moderate levels on some days. Solar flux levels are expected to be around the 160s for most of the period but could increase slightly during the second week. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be mostly quiet, however, two coronal hole disturbances are expected to increase activity, the first on the 26th and the 27th of December and again on the 3rd and the 4th of January. MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 30MHz or slightly higher. Darkness hour lows should be about 7MHz. Paths for the next two weeks to the east coast of North America should have a maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of around 34MHz. The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be about 28MHz. The best time to try this path will be between 1200 and 1700 UTC. A short but reliable sporadic E season takes place during the Christmas and New Year period, with openings up to 50MHz.

Good DX for 2014 to everybody. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

[Note to Newsreaders: would you prefer the Local News to start on a new page as it always has done, or run straight on after the Main News? Please let us know via GB2RS@RSGB.org.uk. Thanks – G1MFG.]

 

Next, the Local News:

Please note that details of all RSGB-affiliated clubs and societies 
can be found on the RSGB website, including email addresses 
and website links where known.

[Note to Newsreaders: Please read the local news items appropriate to the service area of your transmission.] 

NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS

This week’s broadcast contains news of events until Sunday 12 January, because of the Christmas break.

Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm today and each Sunday. On Monday there’s a curry night at the Monsoon. Tuesday at 8pm sees the start of the Christmas Contest. The regular Shack Social is on each Friday. On Friday 27th there is a Christmas fox hunt at 7.30pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is closed up to and including Monday 6 January.  Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its Christmas party on Monday 23 December. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is closed on the 24th and 30th. Saturday 4 January and Tuesday 7 January see a junk sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is closed on 24 December and is holding a natter night on Tuesday 7 January. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 50MHz UK Activity Contest, radio operation and projects on Tuesday 24th. The invitation on Saturday 28th is to show off your shiny new toys. Tuesday 31 December sees the 70MHz UK Activity Contest, radio operation and projects. There’s a talk on Saturday 4th, and on Tuesday 7 January it’s the 144MHz UK Activity Contest 144MHz, radio operation and projects. Saturday 11 January sees PIC/Arduino/PC problem solving, C programming and general assistance. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Midland Amateur Radio Society is closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The meeting on Wednesday 8 January is devoted to new toys, a ragchew, putting the shack on the air and training classes. Saturday 11 January sees a committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is closed on Christmas Day and has a club net on New Year’s Day at 3pm on 144.600MHz � QRM. Wednesday 8 January sees GX3ZME on the air plus a committee meeting. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a review of the year on Friday 27 December. Contact Chris, M0BQE on 01905 776 869.

On Friday 27 December Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is holding a members’ forum evening. Contact Dave Wilde, G1YAI, by email to treasurer@hrrarc.com.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has the first round of the G2FDC 2m DF Trophy from 10am on New Year’s Day. Friday 3 January sees the start of Bedworth Lions Awareness Month. The club net is on Monday 6 January at 8pm on 145.375MHz and there’s a video night on Friday 10 January. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

South Birmingham Radio Society is closed on New Year’s Day. The regular coffee mornings resume on Tuesday 7 January at 11am and Thursday 9 January sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a repeater net on GB3LM on Thursday 2 January. Tuesday 7th sees the 144MHz UKAC Contest from the shack at 8pm. There are further shack activities and a natter night on Wednesday 8, and Thursday 9 January sees a simplex club net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

On Monday 6 January Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is closed. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.

On Monday 6 January Central Radio Amateur Circle is taking part in the 144MHz UKAC Contest. Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.

On Wednesday 8 January South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM and prize-giving. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.

On Thursday 9 January RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. More information from Bob, G3VCA, on 0791 166 250.

On Sunday 12 January Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is taking part in the AFS CW contest. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099. 

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

This week’s broadcast contains news of events until Sunday 12 January, because of the Christmas break.

Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Monday December 23rd and 30th, plus Monday 6th January. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.

Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening on Monday 23 December. More information from Peter Day, G3PHO, by email to sarc@g3pho.org.uk.

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has its 2m FM net on Monday 23 December at 8pm. There’s no meeting on 30 December, but Monday 6 January sees a club night. Contact John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

Workington and District Radio and IT Group has its Christmas dinner on Monday 23 December. On Monday 6 January there’s a club meeting and on the air evening. For more information get in touch with Barry Easdon, G0RZI, on 01946 812 092.

Chester & District Radio Society is closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Tuesday 7 January sees a surplus sale. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is closed on Tuesday 24 December and has its Christmas Net on 2m at 2pm on Sunday 29 December. It’s closed again on Tuesday 31 December but there’s a natter night and discussion evening on Tuesday 7 January with Sharon, M6TKU. Details from John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on 07940 815 659.

Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is closed on 24 and 31 December. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.

Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is closed on Christmas Day but has a general discussion evening on New Year’s Eve. Wednesday 8 January is an ask the panel evening. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is closed on Boxing Day and has an informal post-Christmas chat on 2 January. Thursday 9 January sees a PC Clinic with Dave, G4UGM. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

On Sunday 29 December Stockport Radio Society is holding an open morning and putting a special event station on the air from Walthew House. Details from Nigel Roscoe, on 07973 312 699.

Denby Dale Radio Club is closed on New Year’s Day. There’s a night on the air on Wednesday 8 January on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.

East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Friday 3 January and has a bring in something interesting evening on Friday the 10th. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society is recycling Christmas cards on Friday 3 January. Friday 10 January sees the start of the Foundation course. Details from Darrell, G0FUO, on 0788 742 3221. 

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

On Thursday 9 January Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is partnering the BBC at this years 'Stargaze' event from The Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra. Focusing on satellites, they will have both hardware and software on display with hopefully a live demonstration using a FUNcube dongle. On Sunday 12 January there will be a talk by George Busby on the Secret Listeners of Gilnahirk, reflecting on the involvement of radio amateurs intercepting enemy radio signals during WWII. Contact Brian Burns, MI0TGO, by email to muarc.secretary@yahoo.co.uk. 

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

This week’s broadcast contains news of events until Sunday 12 January, because of the Christmas break.

Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society Club is closed on Thursday 26th December and Thursday 2nd January. Thursday 9th January sees a junk sale. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.

Stirling District Amateur Radio Society has its weekly club meetings on Thursday the 2nd and Thursday the 9th January. The club is open on Sunday the 5th and Sunday the 12th January from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects and operating. More information from John McGowan, by email to gm0fsv@gm6nx.com.

On Tuesday 7 January Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club evening. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.

Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a surplus equipment sale on Wednesday 8 January. Contact Ralph Riddiough, GM4SQO, on 01292 285 281.

On Wednesday 8 January Lothians Radio Society is having a video evening at the Edinburgh Cine & Video Society. Contact Alan J Masson, GM3PSP, on 0131 623 4580.

On Friday 10 January Border Amateur Radio Society is holding its club dinner. More information from Alex, GM8BDX, on 01890 830 607.

On Friday 10 January Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.  

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

This week’s broadcast contains news of events until Sunday 12 January, because of the Christmas break.

Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club holds its 80m Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, and the Christmas Day net is on 2m. There’s no meeting on New Year’s Day, but the monthly breakfast meeting takes place at the Goring Caf� as usual on Sunday 5 January. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.

Dover Radio Club is closed on Christmas Day. On Wednesday 8 January members are invited to chow off their Christmas gadgets. Details from Pete, M0PKH, by email to peter.halloway@sky.com

Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM on Boxing Day. There’s a night in the shack on Thursday 2 January and the Christmas Meal at the Jolly Sailors is on Thursday the 9th. Contact Tim Ward, 2E0TJW, on 07810 481 182.

Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is closed on Friday 27 December. On Friday 10 January there’s a dip into the RSGB archives with Colin, G8TMV, looking at the race to cross the Atlantic. Contact David, M0ZEB, on 01353 778 093.

On Friday 27 December Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on basic astronomy by Steve, M0DYR. Thursday 9 January sees a welcome back meeting. Contact John Burnett, 2E0OAK, in 07860 804 793.

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack on Saturday 4 January and Tuesday 7 January. On Monday 6 January there’s a natter night. For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.

Southdown Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM at Chaseley on Monday 6 January. Wednesday the 8th sees the Hailsham shack on the air. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

On Sunday 22 December Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is holding a Christmas construction party.  Contact Denis, M0ZDE, by email to contact@m0tfc.org.

Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having a natter in the shack on Monday 23 December. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is closed on Christmas Day. Contact Gordon, on 01424 431 909.

Havering & District Amateur Radio Club is closed on Christmas Day. Details from John, M0UKD, on 07890 222 111.

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is also closed on Christmas Day. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 678.

On Friday 27 December Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is closed. Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 02085 021 645.

Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is closed on Friday 27 December. Contact Andrew Maish, G4ADM, on 02083 353 434.

On Thursday 2 January Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night and social and activities evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

On Thursday 2 January Radio Society of Harrow is putting GX3EFX on the air. More information from Linda, G7RJL, on 02083 868 586.

Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a contest special evening on Monday 6 January, deciding what contests to enter in 2014. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.

On Monday 6 January Surrey Radio Contact Club is having a talk on GB3NS by Denis Stanton, G0OLX. Details from John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

On Tuesday 7 January Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on building a remotely operated station by John Regnault, G4SWX. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Tuesday 7 January Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz and preparing for the rally. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.

On Wednesday 8 January Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a show & tell evening. Contact Michael Topple, 2E0GUI, by email to michael.2e0gui@gmail.com.

On Wednesday 8 January Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a bring & show evening. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, by email to g8rpa@arrl.net.

On Wednesday 8 January Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a discussion evening. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.

On Thursday 9 January Edgware & District Radio Society Club is holding its AGM. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.

On Thursday 9 January Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter night. Contact Chrissie Turner, by email to hilderstoneclub@gmail.com.

On Thursday 9 January Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on civil defence in the Thames Valley by David Oliver. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

On Friday 10 January Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on understanding the G5RV by Mike of Alton Antennas. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799. 

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

This week’s broadcast contains news of events until Sunday 12 January, because of the Christmas break.

On Monday 23 December Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having a bring in something interesting night in the Moose Centre from 7pm. The 2m net is on Christmas Eve on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm and again on Tuesday 7 January. The HF net is on Monday 6 January on 3.675MHz at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.

Torbay Amateur Radio Society is closed on Friday 27 December. On Friday 3 and 10 January there’s a natter night. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp@tars.org.uk.

On Thursday 2 January South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is exchanging New Year’s Greetings. Thursday 9 January sees a ladies’ night, looking at patchwork quilting and other crafts. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.

Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an activity night on Thursday 2 January. Thursday 9 January sees the DVD, QRT 500 kc/s. Details from Kevin, G6FOP, online at www.sdarc.net.

On Monday 23 December Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club has its Zepp Net on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4pm on 145.450MHz. On Wednesday there’s a net via GB3DN at 4pm. The HF net is on Friday at 4pm on 7.185MHz � QRM. Contact Brian Jewell, M0BRB, on 01237 473 251 for more information.

On Friday 27 December Riviera Amateur Radio Club 2m net on 145.525 20.00. Contact Alan Wyatt, G2DXU, by email to rivieraarc@gmail.com.

Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club operates the following nets on VHF and HF: The Zepp Net is on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1600 on 145.450MHz. Wednesday via GB3DN, 1600 local time. The HF net is on Friday at 1600 local time on 7.185MHz � QRM. Contact Brian Jewell, M0BRB, on 01237 473 251 for more information.

On Wednesday 8 January Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a natter and on the air night. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.

On Thursday 9 January Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is watching a DVD. More information from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791. 

NEWS FOR WALES

This week’s broadcast contains news of events until Sunday 12 January, because of the Christmas break.

Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed on Monday 23 and 30 December. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.

On Thursday 26 December North Wales Radio Society is closed. Contact Liz Cabban, by email to lizcabban@vodafoneemail.co.uk.

Aberystwyth Club is holding a Junk Sale on Sunday January 5 at Waunfawr Hall, Aberystwyth from 11.00 till 2.00.

On Monday 6 January Dragon Amateur Radio Club is watching a film and planning for AFS. More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.

On Thursday 9 January Marches Amateur Radio Society is having Morse practice plus a natter and on the air night. Contact the club secretary via email to marchesars@hotmail.co.uk. 


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