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GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 27th February 2011

The news headlines:

* Radio amateurs at work following New Zealand earthquake

* Radio amateurs killed by Somali pirates

* Progress on a band near to 500 kHz

Following the earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand this week,
a small team of amateur radio operators are helping to keep the lines
of communication open. A report on the frequencies in use is yet to be
received but Amateur Radio Emergency Communications team member Richard
Smart, ZL4FZ said 10 radio amateurs are using their two emergency
broadcast vans to keep rescue teams and Civil Defence staff in touch.
He said one is at a major welfare centre providing portable
communication so they can talk to Civil Defence and the other vehicle
is en-route to assist search and rescue teams in an area where
communications are poor. Richard, ZL4FZ said amateur radio operators
from around the country are volunteering to help out and others are
sending updates on the disaster to families of people in Christchurch
who are overseas. The RSGB has sent a message of support to the New
Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters, the country's national body
for radio amateurs.

It has been announced that four Americans including three amateur radio
operators who were being held hostage on their yacht by pirates off the
coast of Oman have been killed. Scott Adam, K9ESO and his wife Jean,
KF6RVB, along with Bob Riggle, KE7IIV and Phylis Macay were on board
the vessel Quest when pirates boarded their vessel on 18 February. Our
thoughts are with their family and friends.

The ITU Conference Preparatory Meeting, or CPM, for the World
Radiocommunication Conference 2012, or WRC-12, has completed its work
on the agenda item that considers an allocation of up to 15kHz in the
band 415 - 526.5kHz. Three options, one of which is no allocation to
the amateurs, are proposed. Whilst initially it was hoped that spectrum
around and near to 500kHz could be allocated for amateur use, the
maritime service has identified a new requirement for this part of the
spectrum. Because of this there is no support from national
administrations like Ofcom to support amateur allocation in this part
of the spectrum. One of the remaining options agreed by the ITU CPM is
the so-called Method A, originally put forward by the RSGB. This is for
an allocation of up to 15kHz between 472kHz and 487kHz. The Americans,
Canadians and others within their regional group, CITEL, favour a
different option, Method B, which is for a split allocation between 461
- 469kHz and 471 - 478kHz, totalling 15kHz. Method A is the main option
being considered within CEPT, which has yet to reach what it terms a
European Common Proposal on the option. None of this preparatory work
affects our temporary access to 501 - 504kHz, apart from the tests that
have been carried out by the maritime service in respect of their
proposed new system. UK amateurs who wish to experiment at this part of
the spectrum can still obtain an NoV from Ofcom. Further information is
at www.rsgb.org/spectrumforum/mf/srp501.php.

A member of The Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network has received two
months' funding to examine how RAYNET could best use data
communications to support Police and other User Services. Howard
Winter, G1BYY, a member of Mid-Herts RAYNET, made an application to the
Vodafone World of Difference Scheme

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in November. An increasing demand from User Services for RAYNET to
provide data links has led many groups to experiment and train on a
variety of digital systems. RAYNET members are now using APRS to track
vehicles responding to incidents in remote locations, transmitting
photographs from the scenes of emergencies and sending data files back
to Gold Control. Howard will spend two months undertaking his own
research and experimentation, collating the work that has already been
done by RAYNET Groups and comparing the experiences of members
experimenting with data. He will be producing documents that will be
available nationally, to groups of all affiliations. RAYNET Groups of
all affiliations are being asked to share their experiences of data
communications to help Howard with his task, which begins in March.
Contact Howard Winter by email to .

It seems that radio amateurs may find themselves targets for so-called
copper thefts. In the last two years the price of copper has risen by
300% with other metals also experiencing higher prices. We've heard
from an amateur in Yorkshire who's been a victim of one of these copper
thefts when all his cabling was stolen overnight. That included the
coax and ladder line used for a G5RV antenna. Other amateurs are being
encouraged to make sure access to cables is restricted and that their
installations are as secure as possible.

The Mid-Pennine Raynet Group is seeking members to re-establish a
RAYNET presence in East Lancashire. The group's operating area will be
the boroughs of Rossendale, Burnley, Pendle and Hyndburn. Further
information is available by sending an email to
.

Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club will be celebrating the Pearl Anniversary
of their radio rally on 17 April. They invite anyone who was at the
Club's first Rally in April 1982 or others that followed in the next
three decades to contact the Club with memories and any memorabilia.
Cliff, GI4CZW was Secretary in 1982, when he sent news of the first
rally to Short Wave Magazine and he has gathered memorabilia down the
years. More is welcome for a display at the thirtieth rally in the
SHARE Centre on Sunday 17 April. Contact Michael by email to
.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
Anyone working the club callsign G5FZ will receive a limited edition
QSL card that will cease after 31 December 2011.

Air Cadets of Chester 610 squadron are holding a radio weekend with the
help of the Chester and District Amateur Radio Society who are setting
up VHF, UHF and HF stations on 19 and 20 March. They are asking radio
amateurs to listen out for their station and call in to encourage the
young people taking part over the weekend. Cadets will be able to get
hands on experience of operating radio transmitting and receiving
equipment in speech, Morse code and digital modes on both amateur and
air cadet frequencies. This event will see the launch of the Squadron's
own permanent radio station under the supervision of Corporal Neil
Hosker of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

GB3XD is a new 6m repeater, on the air from locator IO93WH. The output
frequency is 50.730MHz and the input frequency is 51.230MHz with a
CTCSS tone of 71.9Hz. All reports should be sent to G7AJP via GB3XD
itself or via the 70cm repeater GB3LC. The new 6m repeater is supported
by the Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club. More detail
can be found on www.qrz.com.

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

Today, 27 February, Rainham Radio Rally will take place at Rainham
School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0BX. Doors
open at 10.00am. More details from Trevor, G6YLW, 0771 7678 795.

Also today, 27 February, Swansea ARS Rally will be held at Court
Herbert Sports Centre, Neath Abbey, Neath SA10 7BE. Doors open at
10.30am and entry is £2 with free car parking. There will be trade
stands and a Bring & Buy along with special interest groups. Details
from Roger, GW4HSH, on 01792 404422.

The Bournemouth Radio Society will be holding their 23rd annual sale on
Sunday 6 March at The Kinson Community Centre in Millams Road,
Bournemouth. Doors open at 9.30pm and the sale closes at 2.30pm.
Admission is £1.50. Refreshments will be available. Further details
from .

The Exeter Radio & Electronics Rally will take place on 6 March in
America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW. Doors open at
10.30am, with disabled access from 10.15. Admission is £2. There will
be trade stands and a Bring & Buy. All profits from the event are
shared between GB3SW, GB3EW and GB3EX, the local 2m and 70cm repeaters.
Contact Pete, G3ZVI on 07714 198374.

Now for the news of special events

The 90 Speke Squadron ATC Radio Club are holding a radio day in support
of Marie Curie Cancer Research on 5 March using the special event
callsign GB0MAC and the club callsign MX0NAC. They intend to operate on
the HF and VHF bands and will be using SSB and PSK modes from 10am to
10pm.

EG8ISS will be on the air until 11 March from Las Palmas in Gran
Canaria, which is IOTA reference AF-004. Activity is to celebrate the
first ARISS contact with one of the Institute for Technological
Development and Innovation in Communications facilities on campus. The
special event station will be on the HF bands, from 10 to 40m using CW,
SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. Activities are also planned for VHF and the
satellites AO-27, SO-50, AO-51 and VO-52. There is a special QSL card
designed for this event that will be automatically mailed to your
QRZ.com address. More info is available on QRZ.com under EG8ISS.

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

The XF4 DXpedition has been assigned callsign 4A4A. A team of 9
operators will take to the air from Isla Socorro from 4 to 19 March.
They plan to use 10m through to 160m with CW, SSB some digital modes.
More on line at www.revillagigedo2011.com.

Dennis, WA2USA plans to be active as WA2USA/4 until 3 March from St
George Island, which is IOTA reference NA-085. He will be on 10m to
160m using RTTY, CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign, either direct
or via the bureau.

Operators Phil, G3SWH and Jim, G3RTE will be active from West Island in
the Cocos, Keeling Islands until 5 March. The Cocos, Keeling Islands
count as OC-003 for IOTA purposes. Both operators will use the single
callsign of VK9C/G6AY. Their activity will be on CW only on all bands
from 10 to 80m. There will be no 160, 6 metres or EME activity. QSL via
G3SWH, either direct with SAE and adequate return postage, via Phil's
website for a bureau reply or via the Bureau.

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Now the contest news

The CQ WW 160m SSB Contest finishes at 2200UTC today, 27 February. The
exchange is signal report and CQ Zone.

The SSB leg of the REF Contest finishes at 1800UTC today, 27 February.
Work French stations only, send a report and serial number, and expect
to receive a report and a Department code (or prefix from French
overseas territories). There are no separate categories for different
power levels and only a few entry categories. Single-op stations can
enter single- or multi-band, while multi-op stations can make a single-
transmitter all-band entry only.

Today, 27 February, the 70MHz Cumulative Contest takes place from 1000
to 1200UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial
number and locator.

The 144MHz UK Activity Contest takes place on 1 March from 2000 to
2230UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.

On the weekend of 5-6th the 144/432MHz contest takes place between 1400
and 1400UTC. It has 6-and 24- hour categories. It's one of the earliest
contests of the year in which a few hardy souls or groups are likely to
brave the elements and operate portable for 24 hours. The exchange is
signal report, serial number and locator.

The ARRL International DX Contest takes place next weekend, 5 and 6
March between 0000 and 2359UTC. Work W/VE stations only, in as many of
the 48 contiguous States and Provinces as possible. Send a signal
report and your transmitter power, and expect to receive a signal
report and 2-letter State or 3-letter Province code.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 14th to the 20th
of February, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 21st of February

Ever since it became obvious that we were climbing out of the long
sunspot minimum that we have just gone through, timely warnings were
made if warranted in this report that the Sun would suddenly spring
into high activity. Well this happened during the period. Three large
sunspot groups dominated the solar disc that increased solar activity
to high levels, when on the 15th an X2 solar flare occurred and with it
a large coronal mass ejection. This is the first X class solar flare
since the 14th of December 2006. Also nine M class solar flares and
dozens of C class flares took place during the period along with
numerous sudden ionospheric disturbances. Solar flux levels increased
from 113 units on the 14th to peak at 125 by the 18th. That's the
highest daily figure sine May 2005. Levels quickly declined to 105 by
the 20th by when one of the large sunspot groups had rotated out of
sight. The average was 113 units. The 90 day solar flux average on the
20th was 86 units, that's two units up on last week. X-ray flux levels
increased from B5 units on the 14th to B8.1 by the 18th. The average
was B5.3 units.

Along with all the solar flare activity several coronal mass ejections
took place, all travelling towards Earth at different speeds. It would
appear that two arrived at about the same time on the 18th. Until then
geomagnetic activity was quiet but increased during the early hours of
the 18th. During the height of the storm the Bz

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remained positive or northward, which meant that it did not couple into
the Earth's magnetic field which is also northward, that's why the
needle of a compass points northwards. Given that and the time of the
arrival, very little in the way of auroral contacts were reported.
Visually it was also disappointing, given that most of the UK was
covered by cloud. This is despite the extensive coverage on the
national TV news. If the Bz was southward or negative then it would
have been a different story. The Ap index for the 18th was a mere 17
units. The remaining days were quiet and the average was Ap 7 units.
Solar wind speeds increased to 710 kilometres per second around midday
on the 18th. Particle densities were low except for a brief increase to
11 particles per cubic centimetre early on the 18th. Bz fluctuated
between minus 14 and plus 27 nanoTeslas early on the 18th, otherwise
only modest variations were observed. Strangely, on the 18th, MUFs
reached around 35MHz, which is about 10MHz higher than forecasted.
Normally, levels would be depressed under such conditions but on this
occasion the ionosphere benefited from the storm.

And now the solar forecast. This week solar activity is expected to be
very low to low. However, going on previous rotations and the present
upsurge in activity on the Sun, activity could increase. The latest
SEREO spacecraft shows a large sunspot group that should be in view
this week. Solar flux levels are expected to be in the 80s for most of
the week but could increase later in the week. Geomagnetic activity
should be at quiet levels for the first half of the week but then
increase due to a recurring coronal hole. MUFs during daylight hours at
equal latitudes should be around 22MHz for the south and 19MHz for the
north. Darkness hour lows should be about 9MHz. Paths this week to
Japan should have a maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent success
rate of about 19MHz. The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent
success rate will be around 14MHz. The best time to try this path will
be between 0800 and 1000 hours.

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 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

On Monday 28 February Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
having an informal evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548478,
daytime.

On Monday 28 February South Birmingham Radio Society is making repairs
to the trailer and horse box. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Monday 28 February South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio
Club is having an informal night. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, by
email to .

On Monday 28 February Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society is
having a skittles & buffet evening. Contact G0CHO, on 01608 664488.

On Tuesday 1 March Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
junk sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to .

On Tuesday 1 March Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club
is having a talk on antennas by Colin, G4DDI. Contact Chris, M0MFP, on
01507 442240.

On Tuesday 1 March Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding its annual dinner. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509
504 319.

On Wednesday 2 March Hinckley Amateur Radio Society is having a social
evening with an open forum to consider next year's program. Details
from John, M0JAV, on 07836 731544.

On Wednesday 2 March Lincoln Short-Wave Club is discussing the CQ WW
WPX contest. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427
788356.

On Wednesday 2 March Midland Amateur Radio Society is having an open
meeting, on the air and running training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Wednesday 2 March South Birmingham Radio Society is having a lecture
in the main hall. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Wednesday 2 March Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is
putting G3ZME on the air and having a committee meeting. Contact Mike,
G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Thursday 3 March South Birmingham Radio Society is holding training
classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Friday 4 March Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
the work of Myton Hospice by Clair McDowell. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777363.

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On Friday 4 March Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is having a
General Club Meeting. More information from Dave Wilde, G1YAI, on 0844
4355593.

On Friday 4 March Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is working on its
RSGB project. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on 01332 720976.

On Friday 4 March South Birmingham Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Saturday 5 March Lincoln Short-Wave Club is in the shack. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788356.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

On Monday 28 February Bolton Wireless Club is having a members' show
and tell evening. For details, send an email to
.

On Monday 28 February Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having
an update on the forthcoming DXpedition to the Isle of Arran. More
information from Roger Bell, M0GMG, on 0771 258 9163.

On Monday 28 February Scarborough Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on basic radio measurements by Bob Alders, M0GAP. Details from
Jerry Scarr, G6LBL, on 01751 476601.

On Monday 28 February Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having an open
evening for a visit by the local Cubs and Brownies groups. More
information from Peter Day, G3PHO, by email to .

On Monday 28 February South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is
holding its monthly technical forum. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 0161
969 3999.

On Monday 28 February Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on spy radio by John, G8RDP. Details on the web at
www.tcars.org.uk.

On Tuesday 1 March Chester & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk at Burley Hall on amateur radio licensing & exams by Keith
Williams, GW4OKT. Details from Barbara Green on 07957 870770.

On Tuesday 1 March Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is meeting
to discuss the club's /P working evenings around the district and ways
to attract people to the hobby. Contact Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341317.

On Tuesday 1 March Otley Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
144MHz UKAC as G3XNO. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768 996370.

On Tuesday 1 March Stockport Radio Society is having a new licensees
evening and taking part in the St David's day local net. More
information from Nigel Roscoe, on 07973 312 699.

On Wednesday 2 March Denby Dale Radio Club is having a visit by RSGB
Region 4 Manager Harold Scrivens, G0UGE. Details from Richard, M0RBG,
on 07976 220126.

On Wednesday 2 March Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is watching a DVD.
Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Wednesday 2 March Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the seven and a quarter inch railway by M6MHD. Contact Peter
Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553401.

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On Thursday 3 March Grimsby Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Contact Cliff, G4YHP, on 01472 328 830.

On Thursday 3 March Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
night on the air. Details from Rob Hall, M0RBY, on 0787 608 5631.

On Thursday 3 March South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having
a PC clinic with Dave, G4UGM. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969
3999.

On Friday 4 March East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.

On Saturday 5 March 90 Speke squadron ATC Radio Club is having a radio
day in support of Marie Curie cancer research, operating HF and VHF, as
GB0MAC and MX0NAC. Details from Norman, M0NOW, QTHR.

On Sunday 6 March Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a
mobile DXing event, meeting at Pym Chair for 9.30am. More information
from Roger Bell, M0GMG, on 0771 258 9163.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

On Thursday 3 March Bangor & District Amateur Radio Club is hosting a
talk by Brian Clarke on the history of Marconi's involvement with the
merchant navy. Contact Mike, GI4XSF, on 028 4277 2383.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

On Tuesday 1 March Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a club evening. Details from Norman, on 07740 946192.

On Wednesday 2 March West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having
homebrew projects and licence training with the Solder Group . More
information from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

On Thursday 3 March Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk
sale. More information from Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663.

On Friday 4 March West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having
presentations, guest speakers, a quiz and a raffle. More information
from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

On Sunday 27 February Horsham Amateur Radio Club is holding a morning
fox hunt. Details are on the web at www.harc.org.uk.

On Tuesday 1 March Andover Radio Amateurs Club is having a club night.
Details from Martin, M0MWS, on 07776 181646.

On Tuesday 1 March Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
IOTA by Martin Atherton, G3ZAY. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469
008.

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On Tuesday 1 March Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 023 9247
2846.

On Wednesday 2 March Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
working with SMD components by Dave, G4HUP. Details from Dave, G4HUP,
on 0777 764 8448.

On Wednesday 2 March Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
how, why and which connectors to use by Mark, G0LGJ. Details from Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898678.

On Wednesday 2 March Southdown Amateur Radio Society is operating at
the Hailsham shack. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

On Wednesday 2 March Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
round table forum. Contact Phil, G4UDU, on 01903 816684.

On Thursday 3 March Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
look at Morse for all abilities. Details from Ron Huntsman, on 012233
501712.

On Thursday 3 March Cray Valley Radio Society is holding its
construction contest, presided over by Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ. Details
from Bob, M0MCV, on 020 8265 7735 after 8pm.

On Thursday 3 March Horsham Amateur Radio Club is holding a used
equipment sale. Details are on the web at www.harc.org.uk.

On Thursday 3 March King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night and 2m club net. Contact Ray, G3RSV, by email to
.

On Thursday 3 March Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is
having a club night at the shack. Details from Lee, 2E1LJL, on 01502
564242.

On Thursday 3 March Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
wireless workshop evening, considering what antenna to put up. Details
from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

On Thursday 3 March Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a talk on the Bombe by John Harper. Details from David, G8UOD, on 01234
742 757.

On Friday 4 March Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having a
talk on building and using the Ten- Tec 1330 by Martin, M1MRB. Contact
Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

On Friday 4 March Harlow & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
general chat night. More information from R C White, G0AGO, by email to
.

On Friday 4 March Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio
night. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239371.

On Friday 4 March Wey Valley Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on HF
transmitters at the BBC by Tony Crake. Details on the web at
www.weyvalleyarg.org.uk.

On Sunday 6 March Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
breakfast meeting in Goring. Contact Phil, G4UDU, on 01903 816684.

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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Monday 28 February Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk by Tim
Walford, G3PCJ, on his latest homebrew kits. Details from Robin, G3TKF,
on 01225 420442.

On Monday 28 February Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from Nick, on 01363 775756.

On Tuesday 1 March West Devon Radio Club is having a talk on antennas
by Paul Brock, 2E0XVI. Further information from Jules Cuddy, M1AGY, on
01752 291588.

On Wednesday 2 March Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having an
introduction to its Foundation course. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on
01209 844939.

On Wednesday 2 March Taunton & District Amateur Radio Club is having
part 1 of a talk by Mike Coles, M0CIE, on the thermionic valve. Contact
William, G3WNI, on 01823 666 234 for more information.

On Wednesday 2 March Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is having a talk by Rex, G4RAE, on bow he got into amateur radio.
Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417048.

On Wednesday 2 March Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club s having
a talk on budget loop antennas by Chris, G0AQL and Charles, G4JQX.
Details from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and weekends.

On Thursday 3 March South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a
homebrew evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695471.

On Thursday 3 March Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
activity night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317750.

On Thursday 3 March Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by M6DGM
on his new shack. Contact Steve Crask, G7AHP, by email to
.

On Friday 4 March North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a bring
and buy sale. Details from Dick, on 01454 218362.

On Friday 4 March Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Brian, M0BHG, on 01752 844321.

On Friday 4 March Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
.

On Saturday 5 March Cornish Radio Amateur Club commences its Foundation
course. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844939.

NEWS FOR WALES

On Tuesday 1 March Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
More information from Patrick, 2W0HUU, on 07947 701 927.