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GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 21st June 2009

The news headlines

* UK Government overlooks RAYNET in emergency plans
* South Africa finally gets 7MHz extensions
* Amateurs celebrate 40th anniversary of Apollo 11

The Government's recent Digital Britain report speaks of the importance
of resilient communications networks and the need for regular tests of
emergency communications systems. Mention is made of a planned major
test in late 2009 to manage and recover from a major loss of network
capability. The RSGB regrets that Government communications planners
seem to have completely overlooked the valuable resource that RAYNET
can offer in such emergency situations. Unfortunately RAYNET does not
seem to be completely integrated into the nation's emergency
communications planning.

The South African Government Gazette of 10 June gives ZA amateurs
access to 7.100 to 7.200MHz. An error in their allocation on 20 metres
has also been corrected, so they now also have 14.225 to 14.350MHz.

A group of radio amateurs are planning a commemorative event to mark
this year's 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Called
Echoes of Apollo, various activities are planned around June and July.
The idea is to hook up people from various locations using moonbounce.
Also planned is an HF radio weekend, with HF stations set up near sites
that took part in the original support for the Apollo 11 mission. The
EME event is planned for 27 June and the HF event is planned for 18 to
20 July.

World Radio Conference WRC-11, originally pencilled in during the
latter half of 2011, will now take place in Geneva between 23 January
and 17 February 2012.

During the next few months GB2RS will carry details of some of the
talks that will be given in the VHF and Up stream at the RSGB
Convention at Wyboston in October. One of the talks will be given by
Grant Hodgson, G8UBN, on a new transverter-less software defined radio
for the VHF bands. A group known as the microwave SDR project group
have, for some time, been working on various aspects of the software
and hardware involved in providing a complete transceiver at VHF and
microwaves by SDR techniques and using direct frequency synthesis.
Grant is a member of that group and will describe the very considerable
progress which has been made to date.

Ofcom has published a report dealing with the effects of interference
caused by power-generating wind turbine farms to UHF and SHF
communications. The report describes a technical study in which a
series of measurements were carried out with regard to the presence of
wind turbines near to wireless services. Some of their findings include
the fact that a single turbine can produce measured fades as large as
3dB for UHF scanning telemetry links and 2dB for fixed links operating
between 1.5 and 18GHz when the turbine lies on the transmitter-receiver
path. Also established is that a wind farm with seventeen turbines can
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measured fades as large as 10 to 15dB for 1% of the time when the wind
farm is on the path. The purpose of the study was to enhance
understanding of the effects of wind turbines near to wireless
Services. The full report is available on the Ofcom website

An RSGB Region 4 Train The Trainers session on 1 August is being hosted
by the Great Lumley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society at their home
venue, Great Lumley Community Centre, Front Street, Great Lumley, near
Chester le Street, County Durham DH3 4JD. It is due to start at 10am
and finish at around 5pm. The session will be lead by Dave Wilson,
M0OBW. Those wishing to attend should please contact Ray, G3ZRK via
e-mail to g3zrkataol.com. Please note closing date for applications
for this free event is Sunday 12 July.

The Bromley & District ARS will be holding an Intermediate Course on 27
June, 4 and 11 July. The third day also has the exam. Details are on
their website, www.bdars.org, or phone 01689 878 089, not after 9pm.

The Leicester Amateur Radio Show has announced a date and venue change.
It is now planned that the 38th Leicester Amateur Radio Show will be
held at Loughborough University, Leicestershire on 12 and 13 September
from 9.30 each day, closing at 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.
Details from Geoff Dover, G4AFJ, on 01455 823 344 or on the web at
www.LARS.org.uk.

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

Today, Sunday 21 June will see the Newbury Radio Rally and Boot Sale at
the Newbury Showground, next to junction 13 of M4, Berkshire. The
Newbury Radio Rally has been running for 22 years and is a specialist
event for anyone interested in radio communications, computing and
electronics. New for 2009 will be a display area of amateur radio
stations, exhibitions, special groups, clubs and societies. Opening
time for visitors is 9am. There is free car parking and entry fees are
£2 for visitors and £10 for a seller's pitch. Details are at
www.nadars.org.uk.

Next weekend, 26 to 28 June, the Hamtronic Show will take place at
Friedrichshafen. Many UK amateurs and traders make the trip to Germany
for the show. The RSGB has a large bookstall at the event. Many
National Societies from all around the world will be attending, and
there will be the usual huge flea market, manufacturers' stands and
evening entertainment.

East Suffolk Wireless Revival, otherwise known as The Ipswich Radio
Rally, takes place at The Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, A14 Eastbound,
Nacton, Ipswich IP10 0DD on Sunday 28 June. There will be a car boot
sale, Bring & Buy, special interest radio groups, local radio clubs,
RSGB bookstall, GB4SWR HF station, excellent food & facilities, easy
parking and talk-in on S22. Doors open at 9.30am and admission is £1.
Contact John, G3XDY on 07710 044858 or check out the website
www.eswr.org.uk.

The West of England Radio Rally will take place on 28 June at the
Cheese & Grain, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE. Doors open
from10am to 3pm and admission is £2. There will be trade stands and an
RSGB bookstall. Contact Shaun, G8VPG, on 01225 873 098.

Now the news of special events

GB0ZLB will be on the air from the Zetland Lifeboat Museum on the
Redcar sea front on 27 and 28 June. HF and VHF stations will be active
and visitors welcome.

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In 1939 the radio equipment of all radio amateurs was ordered to be
confiscated for the duration of the war, but many amateurs became
Voluntary Interceptors in their own homes. These VIs assisted the
Allies in their task of intercepting encrypted Enigma messages
transmitted in Morse code, which were then passed to the code breakers
at Bletchley Park. The Scarborough Special Events group will be on the
air as GB70VI during the weekend 27 to 28 June to mark the commencement
of the amateur radio Voluntary Interceptors scheme. This event will
coincide with Armed Forces Day on 27 June when Scarborough will be
hosting the largest event planned for the region. It will be an
opportunity for everyone to pay tribute to our Armed Forces, past,
present and future. Activity will be on HF SSB and CW. The QSL will
feature a photograph of a Navy four- rotor Enigma machine and the QSL
route is via the Bureau or direct to club call G0OOO.

GB250RB is on air to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of
Robert Burns, Scotland's National Bard. It will be activated throughout
2009. The next event is on 27 and 28 June for Museums on the Air
Weekend, in Ayr, activated by the Ayr and Kilmarnock Radio Clubs.

Over the weekend of 3 to 5 July, Birmingham Scout County will be
holding their `Live the Magic Camp' at Blackwell Court near Bromsgrove
Worcestershire. The camp will be attended by around 3000 Beavers, Cubs,
Scouts and Leaders from the Birmingham area. Apart from the usual
scouting activities, special event station GB4LTM will be active over
the weekend, giving all present a chance to experience amateur radio.
GB4TLM plans to run HF, 2m and 70cm as well as Echolink and will offer
Radio Orienteering as an activity.

GB0LS will be on the air on 4 July at the Luton Scouts in Action event
in St Georges Square, Luton. The event is to promote scouting in the
town and to recruit additional adult volunteers. They will be QRV on
80, 40 and 2m between 1000 and 1630. In addition to amateur radio there
will be pioneering, a climbing and abseil wall, a cooking competition,
activity zones for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and refreshments on
sale. The event will close with a cannonball run race involving all of
the young people.

GB2CPS will be on the air on 21 June from the Castle Point Show on
Canvey Island. Also on 21 June, GB2RI will be on the air from the NEC,
Birmingham for Rotary International. Wellesbourne Wartime Museum will
be on the air on 21 June with the callsign GB4WWM.

27 June sees the Belleek Pottery Museum on the air in County Fermanagh,
Northern Ireland with the callsign GB1BPM. And on 29 June, GB6SSB will
be on the air from Sexeys School in Bruton, Somerset.

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

Tom, PF4T will be active as 8Q7TB from Embudu, Maldives, which is IOTA
reference AS-013, until 24 June. He will operate SSB on 40 and 20
metres. QSL direct via home call or via PA0LEY for bureau QSLs. A log
search will be available at http://8q7tb.pf4t.nl.

5J0BV will be on the air from San Andres until 29 June, The QSL route
is via K7BV for direct cards. Dennis will concentrate on 6 metres, but
he may also be QRV on the HF bands.

S79DF is in the Seychelles for about a year. He is a cook at a
restaurant and is active in his spare time, though currently only on 20
with a dipole, but he hopes to soon have more wires up for other bands.
He has plans for a future IOTA operation from Aldabra Island, which is
IOTA reference AF-025. QSL via IV3TDM.

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Tom, PF4T, will be active as 8Q7TB until 25 June. Activity will be on
40 and 20 SSB. QSL via PF4T, direct to Tom Braam, Hondsrug 210, 8251 VB
Dronten, The Netherlands.

VP9GE and K3SWZ both report that VP9400 will be authorised for use in
Bermuda in June, July and August. This is to celebrate the 400th
anniversary of Bermuda.

Contest News next.

23 June sees the RSGB 50MHz Activity Contest taking place between 1900
and 2130. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.

Next weekend, 27 and 28 June sees the Marconi Memorial HF Contest
taking place between 1400 and 1400. Using CW on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands,
the exchange is Signal Report and serial number.

Finally for this week, 30 June sees the RSGB 70MHz Activity Contest
taking place between 1900 and 2130. Using all modes, the exchange is
signal report, serial number and locator.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 8th to the 14th
of June, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 15th of June.

We start this week with the latest smoothed sunspot numbers which are
for September, October and November 2008 and are 2.2, 1.8 and 1.7
respectively. Statistically, sunspot minimum will have taken place when
the smoothed sunspot number reaches it lowest value. Are we almost
there?

Solar activity was very low with no solar flares taking place at all.
The solar disc was spotless except for the 8th and the 9th when the
smallest of groups appeared. Solar flux levels showed very little
variation and averaged 69 units. The 90 day solar flux average on the
14th was 70 units. That's one unit up on last week. X-ray flux levels
remained below the minimum reporting level everyday. Geomagnetic
activity was quiet throughout. The average was 4 units. Solar wind data
from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds decline from 390
kilometres per second on the 8th to 260 by the 13th. Particle densities
were low every day. Bz varied no more that minus 6 and plus 5
nanoTeslas for the period.

And finally the solar forecast. This week solar activity is expected to
continue at very low levels. If any sunspots appear it would seem
unlikely that they would have any effects on propagation. Solar flux
levels are expected to be around the 70 mark for most of the week.
Geomagnetic activity is expected to be quiet everyday. MUFs during
daylight hours at equal latitudes are expected to be about 19MHz for
the south and 16MHz for the north. The darkness hour lows should be
around 11MHz. Paths this week to India should have a maximum usable
frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of around 23MHz. The optimum
working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be about 18MHz.
The best time to try this path will be between 0800 and 1500 hours UTC.
Sporadic-E is expected to take place most days with openings up to
144MHz possible during the more intense openings. Double hop or even
multi hop openings could take place to the Middle East and North
America or even further afield like last week which brought some
excellent VHF Sporadic-E, including a morning 50MHz opening from the UK
to Japan, which was one of the best ever recorded.

And that's all for this week from the propagation team.

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Next, the Local News:

Please note that details of all RSGB-affiliated clubs and societies

can be found on the RSGB website, including e-mail 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 SOUTH-EAST

and EAST ANGLIA On Sunday 21 June Cambridge and District Amateur Radio
Club is having its 90th Birthday Field Day and Picnic and
bring-and-barbecue at Foxton Village Hall. Contact David Leary, G8JKV
on 01223 355254. On Sunday 21 June Newbury and District Amateur Radio
Society is running the Newbury Radio Rally and Boot Sale. Contact
Richard, G3ZGC, on 01635 46241. On Sunday 21 June South Essex Amateur
Radio Society is at Castle Point Show, operating GB2CPS. Contact Dave
Speechley, G4UVJ, on 01268 697978. On Monday 22 June Hog's Back Amateur
Radio Club is having a visit by RSGB General Manager Peter Kirby,
G0TWW. Contact Simon Lambert, M0XIE, by email to
enquiriesathogsback-arc.org.uk. On Tuesday 23 June Andover Radio
Amateurs Club is having a fox hunt. Contact Martin, M0MWS, on 0777 618
1646. On Tuesday 23 June Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating
from the shack. Contact Steve, on 0142 720815. On Tuesday 23 June
Dorking and District Radio Society is having a talk on using the
International Beacons Project by Leslie Butterfields, G0CIB. Contact
Garth, G3NPC, on 01737 359472. On Tuesday 23 June Horndean and District
Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Hugh, M1ETU on ciphers and
Bletchley Park. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 023 9247 2846. On Wednesday
24 June Farnborough and District Radio Society is having a talk by
Garry on Computing by Surf-IT. Contact Derek G3OFA, by email to
mailatfdrs.org.uk. On Wednesday 24 June Hastings Electronics and
Radio Club is having its club barbecue. Contact Gordon, on 01424 431
909. On Wednesday 24 June Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a demonstration of club radios and accessories. Contact Richard,
G3ZGC, on 01635 46241. On Wednesday 24 June Norfolk Amateur Radio Club
is having an informal night plus construction and Bright Sparks.
Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419204. On Wednesday 24 June
Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on a
DXpedition to Papua New Guinea by Derek, G3KHZ. Contact David Howlett,
M0VTG, by email to padarcattesco.net. On Wednesday 24 June Worthing
and District Amateur Radio Club is having a junk sale run by Barry,
G4GPW. Contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893. On Thursday 25 June
Edgware and District Radio Society is having a talk on Bletchley Park.
Contact Mike, G4RNW, on 020 8950 0658.

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On Thursday 25 June Bittern DX Group is holding its AGM. Contact Keith,
G0GFQ, on 01263 588 506. On Thursday 25 June Huntingdonshire Amateur
Radio Society is having an informal evening. Contact Gerald, G8AKL, on
01487 740794. On Thursday 25 June King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is
having a presentation by Roger Stafford, G4ROJ, on portable working
with airborne aerials. Contact Ray, G3RSV, by email to
ral-g3rsvatsupanet.com. On Thursday 25 June Reading and District
Amateur Radio Club is having a talk and demo by Paul Bigwood, G3WYW, on
the latest Yaesu transceivers. Contact Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday 25 June Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is
planning for VHF NFD. Contact David, G8UOD, on 01234 742 757. On Friday
26 June Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by
Peter, M0DCV, on measuring the Earth's electrostatic field. Contact
David Leary, G8JKV on 01223 355254. On Friday 26 June Itchen Valley
Amateur Radio Club is having a treasure hunt with G4EOW. Contact
Charlie, M0WYM, on 02380 439560. On Friday 26 June some members of
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club are attending Friedrichshafen radio rally
for the weekend. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419204. On Friday
26 June Wimbledon and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Jim, M0CON, on 020 8874 7456. On Saturday
27 June Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk by M0KSJ on his trip
to Red Sands Fort. Contact Bob, 2E0RCV, on 020 8265 7735 after 8pm. On
Saturday 27 June Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is at Ramsey
Rural Museum for the weekend, running special event station GB2RRM.
Contact Gerald, G8AKL, on 01487 740794. On Sunday 28 June Felixstowe
and District Amateur Radio Society is at the ESWR Rally. Contact Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjwatbtinternet.com. On Sunday 28 June Horndean
and District Amateur Radio Club is having a coach trip to Bletchley
Park. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 023 9247 2846.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-WEST On Tuesday 23 June Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio
Society has a VHF on air evening. Contact Nick Perrin, G3NRH, by email
to bnperrinattheiet.org. On Tuesday 23 June West Devon Radio Club is
having a natter night. Contact Jules Cuddy, M1AGY, on 01752291588. On
Wednesday 24 June South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275 834 282. On Wednesday 24 June Taunton and
District Amateur Radio Club is operating the club station and having a
Morse class. Contact William, G3WNI, on 01823 666 234. On Wednesday 24
June Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having a
GeoCaching Tutorial by John, G6RAZ. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454
417048. On Thursday 25 June Newquay and District Amateur Radio Society
is having an operating night and running Foundation training. Contact
Joe Bell, M6JOE, on 01726 891557. On Thursday 25 June Swindon and
District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night. Contact Den,
M0ACM, on 07810 317750.

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On Thursday 25 June Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a committee
meeting. Contact Steve Crask, G7AHP, by email to steveatg7ahp.co.uk.
On Friday 26 June Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the
internet radio linking project. Contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
g6fspattars.org.uk. On Saturday 27 June Appledore and District
Amateur Radio Club is at Abbotsham Fete. Contact Brian Jewell, M0BRB,
on 01237 473251. On Saturday 27 June Trowbridge and District Amateur
Radio Club is at Southwick and North Bradley Scout Fete and on Sunday
is attending the West Rally in Frome. Contact Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864
698, evenings and weekends.

NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS On Monday 22 June Gloucester Amateur Radio And
Electronics Society is operating outdoors. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01452 548478, daytime. On Monday 22 June Leicester Amateur Radio
Society has its quarterly open meeting. Contact the duty committee
member on 07804 595749. On Monday 22 June South Birmingham Radio
Society is having an equipment review and aerial checking evening.
Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603. On Monday 22 June South Normanton
Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is on the air from Crich
Stand. Contact A J Higton, 2E1GWO, on 01773 783658. On Monday 22 June
Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society has a 2m fox hunt starting
at the Home Guard Club. Contact Jack, G3VYE, on 01926 641 988. On
Tuesday 23 June Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is having a is
having an quiz night. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radioatdadars.org.uk. On Tuesday 23 June Loughborough and District
Amateur Radio Club has its third DF of the year. Contact Chris, G1ETZ,
on 01509 504 319. On Wednesday 24 June Midland Amateur Radio Society is
running training classes, having a ragchew and doing equipment checks.
Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787. On Wednesday 24 June South
Notts Amateur Radio Club is having a video night. Contact Terry, M0RIA,
on the web at www.radioclubs.net/snarc. On Wednesday 24 June Telford
and District Amateur Radio Society is planning for VHF NFD. Contact
Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677. On Friday 26 June Bromsgrove and
District Amateur Radio Club is preparing for Museums on the air.
Contact Chris, M0BQE, on 01905 776 869. On Friday 26 June Coventry
Amateur Radio Society is operating on 6m, 4m, VHF, UHF and via
satellites. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777363. On Friday 26 June
Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club has its members' club forum
night. Contact Dave Wilde, G1YAI, on webmasterathrrarc.com. On Friday
26 June Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on Old
Derby by Tony Bowler. Contact Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on 01332 720976. On
Friday 26 June South Birmingham Radio Society is having a construction
evening. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

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NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND On Sunday 21 June Halifax and District
Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the QSL Bureau by Richard,
G3UGF. Contact Anthony Vinters, on 01422 822636. On Monday 22 June
Angel Of The North Amateur Radio Club is having an on the air night.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 4770036. On Monday 22 June Bolton
Wireless Club is having a synchronised 2m DF hunt, meeting at the
Britannia Hotel at 7.30pm. Contact boltonwirelessatgmail.com. On
Monday 22 June Macclesfield and District Radio Society is having a
social and on air evening. Contact Roger Bell, G0GMG, by email to
rogeratgx4mws.com. On Monday 22 June Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is
having a social night and making final plans for the VHF NFD contest.
Contact Trevor Wood, M0TWS, by email to trevorwood6atyahoo.co.uk. On
Monday 22 June Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
radio show and tell night. Contact John Foster, M3WAZ, on 01253 399377.
On Monday 22 June Workington Amateur Radio and IT Group is having a
talk on vertical antennas by Steve, G0MTD. Contact Barry for more
information. On Tuesday 23 June Chester and District Radio Society is
having an outside event at Frodsham Hill. Contact Barbara Green on 0151
339 9183. On Tuesday 23 June Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is
having a film night. Contact Martin Hazel, M0ZIF, on 07852 200232. On
Wednesday 24 June Goole Radio and Electronics Society is having a
contest planning night. Contact Ken G6YYN, on 01757 638539. On
Wednesday 24 June Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has a committee meeting.
Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573. On Wednesday 24 June
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is planning for the VHF NFD contest.
Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606553401. On Thursday 25 June
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having an open discussion
on technical topics. Contact Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999. On Thursday
25 June Wakefield and District Radio Society is having a debrief on the
Woolley Activity Weekend and putting GB6WRS on the air from HQ. Contact
Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117. On Thursday 25 June York Radio Club is
having a rally briefing. Contact Tony Skaife, G4XIV, on 01904 330502.
On Friday 26 June East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is making final
preparations for Museums on the Air. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642
475 671. On Friday 26 June Tynemouth Radio Club is having a radio
equipment sale and bring and buy. Contact Graham Errington, on 07812
172136. On Saturday 27 June East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is
operating GB0ZLB on the Redcar sea front all weekend from the Zetland
Lifeboat Museum. Visitors welcome. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642
475 671. On Saturday 27 June Finningley Amateur Radio Society is having
a VHF operating weekend. Contact Colin, 2E0UBT, on 0172 471 1686. On
Saturday 27 June Wakefield and District Radio Society continues its
Intermediate course continues and it's the last chance to work GB6WRS.
Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117.

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NEWS FOR SCOTLAND On Tuesday 23 June Livingston and District Amateur
Radio Society is having Morse code practice. Contact Norman, on 0131
449 7641. On Wednesday 24 June Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio
Club is having a 20 metre activity night from 7 to 10pm. Contact Bob,
GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723. On Wednesday 24 June Kingdom Amateur Radio
Society is having a shack night. Contact Brian, MM0XBD, on 01383
738905. On Thursday 25 June Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having an
on the air and construction evening. Contact Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224
575 663. On Friday 26 June Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club
is having a normal club night, but please note the fact that it has
changed its meeting night to Friday. Contact Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811
723.

NEWS FOR WALES No news items have been received for Wales this week.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND No news items have been received for Northern
Ireland this week.

And that's the end of this week's GB2RS news broadcast,

prepared by the Radio Society of Great Britain.