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GB2RS NEWS Sunday 3 June


The news headlines


* Amateur becomes Mayor of Cambridge


* Canadians lose 136kHz and 5MHz


* Major product launches at Dayton Hamvention


Jenny Bailey, G0VQH, became Mayor of Cambridge in the local council
election on 24 May. Jenny was first elected to Cambridge City Council
in 2002, serving East Chesterton ward and becoming an executive
councillor. She has spent the past 12 months as deputy Mayor. Apart
from her usual civic duties, she hopes to bring a better understanding
of amateur radio to local and national government.


Since 2001, a number of special, time-limited authorisations have been
granted to some Canadian radio amateurs to conduct experiments on 136
kHz and at 5 MHz. All of these special authorisations will expire and
transmissions must cease on 30 June, 2007. Further special
authorisations will depend on the outcomes of WRC-2007, scheduled for
22 October - 16 November. At the suggestion of Canada, the agenda
includes a new, worldwide, secondary Amateur allocation at 135.7 -
137.8 kHz. A secondary allocation near 5 MHz may also arise at
WRC-2007
as a consideration in the review of radio services in the band 4 - 10
MHz.


A number of major companies chose last weekend's Dayton Hamvention to
launch new products. Elecraft, FlexRadio, Icom, TenTec, Kenwood and
Yaesu all announced new transceivers. Dishtronix and Tokyo Hy-Power
announced kilowatt-class solid state linears, and other well-known
names such as MFJ and Palstar also had new offerings. Look for news of
these and other new products in forthcoming issues of RadCom.


CNN International is to end its analogue satellite distribution in
Europe on 4 June, when its current contract with Astra expires. CNNI
is
already available free-to-air via other satellites and even
terrestrially via DVB-T in some areas. The analogue satellite
transmissions at 19.2 degrees East are still used by around half the
satellite viewers in Germany, but SES Astra wants to phase out the
analogue services and complete its transition to digital.


Current DAB radios may be unable to receive anything in a few years
time, according to Pure Digital. This is due to the introduction of
DAB
Plus, which uses the new AAC Plus audio coding. The new DAB standard
is
incompatible with existing DAB receivers, and will render them
obsolete. The new coding system is twice as efficient as the MP2
system
currently in use, meaning that the number of channels per multiplex
could double. Manufacturers are expected to quietly switch to
producing
dual standard receivers before any changeover occurs. The British DAB
system is unlikely to be affected for many years.


And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
[Note
to newsreaders: please exercise your judgement on which of the 3 June
events to read, based on your service area and time of transmission].


2 On Sunday 3 June the Red Rose QRP Festival takes place from 11am at
Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton, Manchester. Details form Les,
G4HZJ, on 01942 870634.


On Sunday 3 June the Spalding & DARS Annual Rally takes place from
10am
at the Sir John Gleed Technical School, Halmer Gardens, Spalding.
Details form Ambrose, M0DJA, on 07989 636 520. On Sunday 10 June the
Elvaston Castle National Radio Rally takes place from 9am at Elvaston
Castle Country Park, Elvaston, Derby. Details from Les on 01332 559965
or on the web at www.elvastonrally.co.uk. More details of these and
future events can be found on pages 88 and 89 of the June edition of
RadCom. Now for the news of the special events


GB1EPC will be active until 28 June to celebrate the European PSK Club
1st year birthday. EPC number is EPC#2000. The station will be setup
at
Bridge Street in Glasgow. Anyone is welcome to operate at the station.
PSK modes only of course. QSL-cards via MM0DFV. Roger Greengrass,
G4NRG, plans to operate as GM4NRG/P from the Isle of Lismore Scotland,
EU-008, from approximately 3 to 15 June. He will try and put a spot on
the DX cluster when operational. Operation will be on HF and 6m,
holiday style, on SSB and digital modes. QSL via home call. On 9 and
10
June several members of the Marcon section of ARI in Italy will join
the operations relevant to the Museum Ships Weekend 2007, in
coordination with A.R.M.I. (Italian Mariners Radioamateurs
Association). This weekend will see the simultaneous activation of
many
military and commercial ships around the world. The Bolsover Amateur
Radio Society will be operating as GB2PF on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12
August to commemorate the birthday of local man Peter Fidler, who was
a
famous surveyor in Canada in the 1790s. The club intends to operate as
many bands as possible, HF, VHF and UHF, from the new club shack
located at the Coalite Sports and Social Club, Moor Lane, Bolsover.
And
now the HF DX news compiled from 425 DX News, the Ohio-Penn DX
Bulletin
and other sources.


In June and July 1944 the BBC war correspondents used the tower of the
chateau at Creully as a radio studio, from where the first reports of
the Battle of Normandy were broadcasted. Look for special callsign
TM5BBC to be aired again from Creully on until the 15 June. QSL via
F2UW.


Simone, IZ4DYQ will be active as IA5/IZ4DYQ from Elba Island (EU-028)
until 13 July. He plans to operate mainly SSB on 20 and 40 metres. QSL
via home call, bureau preferred.


The Polish 3B6 Agalega Islands DXpedition Team is on course to start
operation on Tuesday 5 June. In an announcement by team leader Witek,
SP9MRO, the group's call sign was confirmed as 3B6DX. Operation will
be
for ten or more days, with the team leaving the area on Monday 18
June.
For more details and updates, visit www.3b6.godx.eu/.


Maciek, WQ7X, will be active as VP5/WQ7X to the 5 June. He plans to
operate CW and SSB on 10 to 80 metres. QSL via home call.


Jim, VQ9JC, ND9M, will be active as VQ97JC through to the 5 June from
Diego Garcia. Jim can only operate during his spare time, which
normally means 1200 to 1730 UTC although he will try and arrange
occasional evening working. QSL via ND9M, direct or bureau, but cards
will not be printed at least until after he returns home in August.


3 Special event station TM2RHC, which stands for 2nd Regiment
Helicoptere Combat, will be active on 10 to 24 June before and during
an air show at Le Luc le Cannet, France. QSL via F4EUN.


ARI Versilia will activate special event station II5MD on 11 to 13
June
for the "Meucci Day". Antonio Meucci was recognized as the first
inventor of the telephone by the United States Congress in its
resolution 269 dated 11 June 2002. QSL via operator's instructions.


The Yankee Clipper Contest Club celebrates its 30th anniversary and
its
members may sign homecall/30 (eg K1RX/30) for the rest of the year. A
special certificate will be available for contacting at least 10
members; details can be found at www.yccc.org.


Richard, M0EAZ, is currently sailing across the Atlantic and regularly
checks in to the Maritime Mobile net on 14.300MHz at 2100z each
evening. His signals are reported as good, despite using just 100W to
a
back-stay antenna, and would welcome calls.


Celebrating the 750th anniversary of Krakow's city rights is HF750C,
which will be active until 30 June. QSL via SP9BRP. Expect also a
large
number of local operators to use special prefix SN0 during the year.


Now the contest news


The RSGB 80m Club Championships takes place between 1900 to 2030 on 4
June on the 3.5MHz band, data modes. The exchange takes the form of
the
RST and serial number. The ANARTS RTTY contest takes place between
0000
and 2359 on 9 and 10 June on 3.5 to 28 MHz bands. The exchange takes
the form of RST, Time UTC and CQ.


The RSGB 144MHz activity and club championship takes place between
2000
to 2230 on 5 June, all modes. The exchange takes the form of RST,
serial number and locator.


The RSGB 144MHz Backpackers contest takes place between 0900 to 1300
on
10 June on 10 June, all modes. The exchange takes the form of RST,
serial number and locator.


The Practical Wireless 144MHz QPR contest takes place between 0900 to
1600 on 10 June, all modes. The exchange takes the form of RST, serial
number and locator.


Now the solar factual data for the period from 21 to the 27 May
compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS. Despite a magnetically complex sunspot
group that was visible it failed to produce any solar flares. Solar
activity was very low. Gradually the sunspot group decayed and by the
24th it had disappeared. Solar flux levels declined from 73 units on
the 21st to 67 by the 27th. The average was 70 units. The 90 day solar
flux average on the 27th was 73, that's one unit down on last week.
X-ray flux levels was A2.2 units on the 21st but then declined to
below
the A1 level for the remainder of the period. Geomagnetic activity
started at quiet levels with an Ap index of 6 units on the 21st.
Activity increased to sub-storm levels on the 23rd, this disturbance
is
possibly due to a filament disappearance on the 19th of May. A
high-speed coronal hole disturbance caught the original disturbance
and
this lasted through to the 27th. The most disturbed day was the 23rd
with an Ap of 42 units. The average was Ap 19 units. The ACE
spacecraft
saw solar wind speeds increased from 430 kilometres per second on the
23rd to 750 by the 26th. Particle densities were low except for the
22nd, which increased to 36 particles per cubic centimetre on the
22nd.
Bz varied between minus 11 and plus 7 nanoTeslas during the
disappearing filament disturbance and between minus and plus 7
nanoTeslas during the coronal hole disturbance the next day.


4 The magnetic disturbances resulted in periods when HF propagation
was
markedly degraded, particularly over the North America path. Auroral
propagation occurred at 50 and 144MHz from late morning on the 23rd,
resuming on the 24th. Sporadic-E was reported at 28 and 50MHz on most
days. There were several reports of double-hop contacts with the
eastern Mediterranean area on Six, while the new Athens 4-metre beacon
was heard in the UK for the first time.


And finally the solar forecast. This week the quiet side of the Sun is
expected to be looking our way. Solar activity is expected to be very
low. Solar flux levels should slowly decline and by next weekend be
around the 70 mark. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be unsettled
today and tomorrow due to a recurring coronal hole. Activity will then
decline to quiet levels for the remainder of the period. MUFs during
daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 18MHz for the south
and 15MHz for the north. The darkness hour lows should be about 10MHz.
Paths this week to Australia should have a maximum usable frequency
with a 50 per cent success rate of around 20MHz. The optimum working
frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be about 16MHz. The
best
time to try this path will be between 0900 and 1200 hours UTC.
Sporadic-E should take place almost daily with openings on 28MHz and
50MHz. Openings on 70MHz can be expected on some days and openings on
144MHz cannot be ruled out. And that's all for this week from the
propagation team.


5 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 Calling all Isle of Wight Radio Amateurs. The RSGB
Roadshow featuring the President Angus Annan, MM1CCR, the General
Manager Peter Kirby, G0TWW, your Regional Manager Gavin Keegan, G6DGK
and


your local RSGB representative Chris Brown, G0DWE will be holding an
open meeting at the Camphill Club, Quarry View, Camphill, Newport, IOW
on Tuesday 3 July commencing at 7.30. All Radio Amateurs on the Island
are invited to attend. On Sunday 3 June Radio Society Of Harrow is
operating GB2DHH at the DeHavilland Heritage Museum, London Colney,
from 10am. Contact Linda, G7RJL, on 020 8386 8586, or on the web at
www.g3efx.org.uk or Chris 01895 621 310. On Monday 4 June Braintree
and
District Amateur Radio Society is having an aerial clinic and 70cm
aerial testing evening. Contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.


On Monday 4 June Cray Valley Radio Society is taking part in the 80m
club data championship. Contact Bob, BRS32525, on 020 8265 7735 after
8pm. On Monday 4 June Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on ESWR Planning with Steve, M1ACB. Contact Paul, G4YQC,
by email to . On Monday 4 June Southdown Amateur
Radio Society is having a talk by John, G3DQY, on getting S9 to ZL and
about GB2PW, Chaseley. Contact John, G3DQY, on 0124424319, or by email
to . On Monday 4 June Surrey Radio Contact Club is
having a BBQ at G3ZPB's. Contact Ray, G4FFY, on 020 8644 7589. On
Tuesday 5 June Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a table top
sale. Contact Colin, G0TRM, on 01245 223 835, ,
or on the web at www.g0mwt.org.uk. On Tuesday 5 June Cray Valley Radio
Society is taking part in the 2m club championship. Contact Bob,
BRS32525, on 020 8265 7735 after 8pm. On Tuesday 5 June Horndean and
District Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening. Contact
Stuart,
G0FYX, on 023 9247 2846, or on the web at www.hdarc.co.uk. On Tuesday
5
June Leiston Amateur Radio Club is visiting the Orfordness BBC
Transmitter site. Contact Dave, G4HUP, on 01473 737 717,
. On Tuesday 5 June Stevenage and District Amateur
Radio Society is having a talk on the Lifetime Licence by Dave, G4ETG.
Contact Neil, M0ARH, on 01438 217 077. On Wednesday 6 June Dover Radio
Club is having an operating and natter night. Contact Brian, G4SAU, by
email to . On Wednesday 6 June Fareham and District
Amateur Radio Club is having operating and natter night with G3VEF and
G8KGI. Contact Jim, M1JJN.


6 On Wednesday 6 June Havering and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk by Oliver, G3TPJ, on test equipment. Contact Dave,
2E0EBV, on 07956 594 514.


On Wednesday 6 June Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Rob
Mannion, G3XFD, Editor of Practical Wireless. Contact Mark Taylor,
G0LGJ, on 01362 691099, or by email to . On Wednesday
6
June Southdown Amateur Radio Society is operating at Halisham. Contact
John, G3DQY, on 0124424319, or by email to . On
Wednesday 6 June Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is planning
for the PW Contest. Contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893. On Thursday
7
June Cray Valley Radio Society is having the G3VLX auction and
planning
for VHF Field Day. Contact Bob, BRS32525, on 020 8265 7735 after 8pm.
On Thursday 7 June Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
recorded sound by John Weller, G0GNA. Contact or on the web at
www.harc.org.uk. On Thursday 7 June Shefford and District Amateur
Radio
Society is planning for VHF National Field Day. Contact David, G8UOD,
on 01234 742 757. On Friday 8 June Cambridge and District Amateur
Radio
Club is having a foxhunt. Contact David, G8JKV. On Friday 8 June
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk by Don, G4TKR.
Contact Mike, G4MIX, on 01304 813 175, .


On Friday 8 June Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is
having a review of the Canvey Island and Dunstable Downs Rallies by
John, G0VEH and Marc, G0TOC. Contact Marc, G0TOC, on 020 8502 1645, or
by email to . On Friday 8 June Mid-Sussex Amateur
Radio Society is having an APRS demo by Bob, G0BUX. Contact Sue,
G6YPY,
on 01273 845 103, or by email to .


On Friday 8 June Radio Society Of Harrow is having a talk and
demonstration of slow scan TV by Kelly, M1KFM, Don G0ACK and Ray,
G0BSP. Contact Linda, G7RJL, on 020 8386 8586, or on the web at
www.g3efx.org.uk or Chris 01895 621 310. On Friday 8 June Wimbledon
and
District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on a Desert Island
Radio DIY project by Reg, M1EEK. Contact Jim, M0CON, on 020 8874 7456.

On Saturday 9 June Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is
operating GB2AVF at the Abridge Village Fete, Abridge, Essex. Contact
Marc, G0TOC, on 020 8502 1645, or by email to . On
Sunday 10 June Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is taking
part
in the PW 144MHz QRP contest. Contact David, G8JKV.


On Sunday 10 June Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is taking part in
the Practical Wireless 144MHz QRP contest. Contact Sue, G6YPY, on
01273
845 103, or by email to . On Sunday 10 June
Southdown
Amateur Radio Society is operating at the Beachy Head Site. Contact
John, G3DQY, on 0124424319, or by email to .


NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-WEST


On Tuesday 5 June Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society is running
its Intermediate training from 1900 - 2130. Contact Tony, G3PFM, on
01202 622 262.


7 On Wednesday 6 June Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having a fox hunt.
Details by email from .


On Wednesday 6 June South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a
technical matters evening. Contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275 834 282. On
Wednesday 6 June Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club is having a
club open forum. Contact William, G3WNI, on 01823 666 234, or by email
to . On Wednesday 6 June Thornbury and South
Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having a mobile foxhunt in the
Thornbury area. Contact Tony, G0WMB, by email to .
On Wednesday 6 June Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk on monitoring air traffic control with an airband radio
by Mike Beale, M5CBS. Contact Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, E/W. On
Thursday 7 June Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a talk by Wayne
Gannon on RAF RF. Contact Ian, 01872 561 058. On Thursday 7 June
Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact Brian,
M0BHG, on 01752 844 321. On Thursday 7 June Swindon and District
Amateur Radio Club is having a BBQ . Contact Mike, M5CBS, on 01793 826
465. On Thursday 7 June Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
capacitors by Robert, G0RYL. Contact Derek, 01935 414 452, or by email
to . On Friday 8 June Jersey Amateur Radio Society
is working outside on the club antennas, towers and building. Contact
Phil, MJ0JER, by email to .


NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS


On Sunday 3 June Wythall Radio Club is having its summer fox hunt.
Contact Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819, or by email to
, or on the web at www.wythallradioclub.co.uk.


On Monday 4 June Stourbridge and District Amateur Radio Society is on
the air. Contact John, M1EJG, on 01562 700 513. On Tuesday 5 June
Derby
and District Amateur Radio Society is having its junk sale. Contact
Martin, G3SZJ, on 01332 556 875. On Tuesday 5 June Loughborough and
District Amateur Radio Club is erecting 160m aerials on college field.
Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319. On Tuesday 5 June Wythall
Radio
Club is taking part in the 2m Club Championship from the shack.
Contact
Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819, or by email to ,
or on the web at www.wythallradioclub.co.uk. On Wednesday 6 June
Lincoln Short Wave Club is having a microlight evening at Wickenby
Airfield. Contact John, G1TSL, on 01526 323 153.


On Wednesday 6 June Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a general
meeting at Church Hall, Pershore Road, Birmingham. Contact 01953
458844. On Thursday 7 June Salop Amateur Radio Society is having its
third fox hunt. Contact Glenda, G1YJB, on 01939 235 412.


8 On Thursday 7 June Stafford and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a shack night. Contact Graeme, G4NVH, on 01785 604 534, or by
email to .


On Friday 8 June Hucknall Rolls-Royce Amateur Radio Club is having a
club forum. Contact Carl, M0XBE, on 07979 092 447, or on the web at
www.hrrarc.com. On Sunday 10 June Stourbridge and District Amateur
Radio Society is attending the Alveston Rally. Contact John, M1EJG, on
01562 700 513. NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND


On Monday 4 June Grimsby Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
80m data Club Contest. Contact Brian, G4DXB, on 01472 231 383. On
Monday 4 June Macclesfield and District Radio Society is having an
aerial construction evening. Contact Tom, M1EYP, on 01625 612 916,
, or on the web at www.gx4mws.com. On Monday 4
June South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having its monthly
technical forum. Contact Ron, on 0161 969 3999. On Monday 4 June
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having its AGM followed by
an inquest on HF Field Day. Contact Jack, G4BFH, by email to
. On Tuesday 5 June Chester and District
Radio Society is having a talk on modern day simple code by John
Langan. Details on the web at www.chesterdars.org.uk,
. On Tuesday 5 June Stockport Radio Society is
having a presentation on microwaves, the world above 1GHz by Peter
Day,
G3PHO. Contact David, M1ANT, on 0161 456 7832. On Tuesday 5 June
Wakefield and District Amateur Radio Society is having a radio trivia
quiz with G4CLI, competing for a prize donated by Steve, 2E0NFK.
Contact Dave, G4CLI, on 07748 221 855, or by email to
. On Wednesday 6 June Great Lumley Amateur Radio And
Electronics Society is on the air. Contact Nancy, 0191 477 0036, 07990
760 920, or by email to .


On Thursday 7 June Grimsby Amateur Radio Society is having an RSGB
Video Night. Contact Brian, G4DXB, on 01472 231 383. On Friday 8 June
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having members mini
lectures. Contact Ron, on 0161 969 3999. On Friday 8 June Tynemouth
Radio Club is having an operating and Morse night. Contact Tony,
G8YFA,
by email to . On Saturday 9 June Hull and
District Amateur Radio Society is running a Foundation course at
Walton
St Leisure Centre, Hull. Contact Mr Penny on 01482 504618. NEWS FOR
SCOTLAND


On Sunday 3 June Dundee Amateur Radio Club is taking part in CW
National Field Day. Contact Martin, MM0DUN, on
, or on the web at
www.dundee-amateur-radio.co.uk. On Thursday 7 June Aberdeen Amateur
Radio Society is having a junk sale. Contact Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224
575 663, or on the web at www.aars.freeserve.co.uk.


9 On Sunday 10 June Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in the Practical Wireless 144MHz QRP Contest. Contact Bob,
GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.


NEWS FOR WALES


On Wednesday 6 June Conwy Valley Amateur Radio Club is having its AGM
followed by a talk by Ian Wright, GW0VML, on DXpeditions to
lighthouses. Contact Wynne, GW6PMC, on 01745 855 068. 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.



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