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GB2RS NEWS - Sunday 14th June 2015
The news headlines:
* RadCom Basics launched
* Enrol now for Distance Learning Advanced course
* New RD3000 repeater in Malta
Following the launch of the RSGB's technical e-Supplement, RadCom
Plus in May, the RSGB is delighted to announce that the electronic
New Starters' Newsletter has been re-branded as RadCom Basics.
Designed to help newly-qualified amateurs get started in amateur
radio, RadCom Basics is currently sent to the 2,300 Members who have
subscribed to it. If you are not on the circulation list but would
like to receive RadCom Basics please sign up on the web page
www.rsgb.org/radcom-basics. Over 4000 RSGB Members have downloaded
the first edition of RadCom Plus. If you would like to be notified
when the next edition is available, planned for September, go to
www.rsgb.org/radcom-plus.
Enrolment for the next Bath-Based Advanced Distance Learning Course
closes on the 19th of June. There are plenty of places remaining. The
course comprises of around 20 weekly work packages that include
revision questions, lecture notes, exercises, videos and mock exams,
heading for the December exam. There are no fees for the training but
students must provide their own textbook, have access to the internet
and pay the exam fee at the end of the course, which can be sat at
any local Exam Centre. A GBP 30 deposit is taken to secure a place on
the course and the deposit is refunded to those who stick with the
training in time to help pay for the exam. Those that do not play an
active part in the course agree to donate their deposit to charity.
Further details can be obtained from Steve Hartley, G0FUW, by
e-mailing g0fuw<at> tiscali.co.uk
A new DR3000 repeater has gone on air in Malta. The repeater forms
part of the 9H1BBS repeater system, which consists of two analogue
Kenwood repeaters running on VHF and UHF each with a dedicated
EchoLink System and now joining the setup is a DMR repeater which is
directly linked to the UK c-Bridge. The repeater group would like to
thank G0OLX, G0RDI and G4EML for their help in getting it all set up.
If you are visiting the island for a holiday, full technical details
can be found at www.9h1bbs.zoomshare.com/
If you hear the call CQ Kids Day next weekend, it will be part of the
ARRL's Kids Day on Sunday the 21st of June. Kids Day is a way to
introduce young people to the magic of amateur radio in the USA by
getting them on the air and this year it's on Father's Day on both
sides of the Atlantic. Young people will be getting on the air from
amateur stations all over the USA, so please give them a call and
help these potential new recruits into the hobby.
An RSGB and RCF examinations workshop will be held Saturday the 4th
of July at the BAE Systems site in Great Baddow, near Chelmsford,
Essex. Attendees can learn more about exams and question writing. The
event is aimed at all tutors and other interested parties. Please
note that prior registration is required for site access on the day.
For further details or to book your place, please e-mail
workshop<at>niman.org.uk
Icom UK have announced the latest generation of high end HF
transceiver, called the IC-7851. It has a host of new features and
upgrades and you can read full details on Icom UK's website at
http://www.icomuk.co.uk/News_Article/3508/18475/
And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week
Today, on the 14th of June, the Junction 28 QRP Rally will be held at
the Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire
DE55 7BD. The venue is 10 minutes from M1 junction 28 and the A38.
There will be talk-in on S21 and the doors open at 10am. There will
be trade stands, special interest groups and refreshments on site.
Details from Anya, 2E0BQS on 0115 930 7322.
Today, the 14th of June, the East Suffolk Wireless Rally will be held
at the Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, A14 Eastbound, Nacton, Ipswich,
IP10 0DD. There will be a car boot sale, Bring & Buy as well as
special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. Doors open at 9.30am
and admission is GBP 2. Details from Kevin, G8MXV on 07710 046846.
The South Lancs Summer Rally will be on the 20th of June at
Bickershaw Labour Club, Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw WN2 5TE. Doors
open at 7.30am for traders and 9am for customers, with admission
costing GBP 2. There will be trade stands, a Bring and Buy as well as
special interest groups and catering. Details from Jason, G0IZR on
01942 735 828.
The Newbury and District Amateur Radio rally takes place next Sunday
the 21st of June. This year, essential roadworks on the M4 Junction
13 have closed the roundabout normally used as the main entry and
exit point. This means that there are diversions in place for all
visitors coming from the M4 Westbound, A34 North- and Southbound.
Visitors travelling Eastbound on the M4 can take the slip road to the
showground. All visitors leaving the showground will have to follow
diversion routes. Full details of all these diversions can be found
on the Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society website,
www.nadars.org.uk – follow the rally links. Talk-in will be
available on S22. The rally opens at 9am for visitors and 8am for
sellers, with trade stand and a car boot area including a
demonstration marquee with a display of amateur radio on the air.
Details from Phill on 07771 504 738.
The Barnsley LAMFEST Radio Rally will take place on the 21st of June
in Building 21, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8HJ.
The event is held in aid of The Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Doors open
at 10am and there will be trade stands as well as family
entertainment. Details from Claire on 01226 361 700.
If you have any rally or event information you'd like to appear in
future editions of GB2RS News, in RadCom and on the RSGB website,
please email details to radcom<at>rsgb.org.uk.
Now the special event news
Riverway ARS will be operating GB200W, Golf Bravo Two Hundred
Whiskey, to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the battle of
Waterloo. Operation will take place until the 28th of June and will
be active on all bands from 80m to 70cm where possible. QSLs will be
accepted via EQSL only. Full information about the station may be
found on QRZ.com.
Furness ARS will put GB8CMC on the air to celebrate the 800th
anniversary of the Magna Carta from the 12th to the 26th of June on
the HF bands using a high power station. More information at QRZ.com
The Phoenix Radio Group will also be commemorating the Magna Carta
until the end of the month. Operating as MX0PHX from The Vale of
Belvoir, [pronounced "beever"] the station will be on the HF and VHF
bands; times will vary. Up to date information can be found at
www.M0PHX.org.uk
GM150CM will be on the air on the 21st of June from 9.30am to 5pm at
The Crossness Engines Trust, The Old Works, Thames Water STW,
Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2 9AQ. Admission is GBP 6. It is
recommended that visitors wear flat shoes and trousers to explore the
venue. Details from Richard, G7GLW on 020 73 78 87 96.
During June, Furness ARS will be operating GB125SL to celebrate what
would have been Stan Laurel's 125th birthday. The main activity will
be on his birthday, Tuesday 16th June, with a high power station on
the HF bands, followed by a weekend of activity on Saturday 27th and
Saturday 28th June. More details can be found at
www.fars.org.uk/GB125SL
Gloucester AR&ES will be on the air with GB4FMG on Saturday the 20th
of June from Gloucester Folk Museum as part of the Museums on the Air
event. They plan to operate on HF and 2m.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire ARC will be on the air from
Thornbury and District Museum on the 20th & 27th of June.
The Five Bridges Cluster will be operating from Segedunum Roman Fort
on the 20th and 21st of June from 10am to 4pm as part of the Museums
on the Air event.
Nigel, G0GDA will be operating GB8HMC to celebrate the signing of the
Magna Carta for 7 days from the 15th of June.
GB4WIV will be on the air for the Wartime in the Vale event, a
military vehicle display and wartime re-enactment show at Ashdown
Camp near Badsey in Worcestershire. The event will be on the 20th and
the 21st of June and they plan to use the 10 to 160m bands as well as
6m, 4m, 2m and 70cm.
West Tyrone ARC will be taking part in the International Museums on
the Air weekend from the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, County
Tyrone with GB1AFP. They will be operating with two stations on HF,
VHF/UHF, Echo Link and digital modes from 10am on the 20th of June
until 5pm on the 21st.
If you have news of any future special event stations, please email
details to radcom<at>rsgb.org.uk.
And now the DX news compiled from 425 DX News and other sources
Strumble Head DX & Contest Group is travelling to Ramsey Island, IOTA
EU-124 from 19 to 22 June with three stations on the air. The usual
DX Code of Conduct rules will be adhered to and the regular QSL route
is via M0URX. Please do not send your card to them via the bureau as
they do not need your card, but use Tim's online request service,
OQRS, to get your card sent this way free of charge – or request
direct and donate a couple of dollars to assist with their costs.
A group of four US amateurs will operate as VP2MKV from Montserrat,
NA-103, from the 10th to the 18th of June. They will be active on all
bands from 80m to 2m on SSB, CW and RTTY. QSLs go to N0KV
Chris, F4WBN has returned to the Niger Republic and is on the air as
5U5U. Look for him until the 16th of June on the 6 to 40m bands,
mainly SSB with some RTTY. QSL via his home call.
A team of three operators will be on the air as D4C from Sao Vicente
Island, IOTA AF-086, from the 15th to the 22nd of June. QSL via
IZ4DPV.
A group of operators will be on the air as 6M6M from the Gyeonggi
Province in the Republic of Korea from the 19th of June to the 31st
of July. Activity will be on 6 meters using CW, SSB, FM and digital
modes. QSL via HL2UVH.
John, WA4PSO and Sean, N5PV will be on the air as KP2/homecalls from
St Croix in the US Virgin Islands from the 16th to the 23rd of June.
Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY
and PSK31. QSL via N5PV.
Now the contest news
Today, the 14th, the second 144MHz Backpackers contest runs from 0900
to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the band the exchange is signal
report, serial number and locator.
The Low Power contest organised by Practical Wireless takes place for
8 hours today, running from 0900 to 1600UTC. The maximum power in
this one is 3 watts, so if you are intending to take part in the 3
watt section of the 2m Backpackers' contest you might like to carry
on for an additional three hours at the end to do the full seven
hours of the PW event. The exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.
The French REF DDFM 6m Contest ends its 24 hour run at 1600UTC today,
the 14th. Multipliers are French Departments and French Locator
squares. The exchange is signal report, serial number and the first
four digits of your locator.
On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC.
Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and
locator.
On Thursday the 80m Club Championships runs the SSB leg from 1900 to
2030UTC. The exchange is the usual signal report and serial number.
The biggest VHF contest of the month, the 6m Trophy, runs for 24
hours over next weekend, the 20th and the 21st of June, from 1400 to
1400UTC. It has 6-hour and 24-hour sections for ‘single op fixed'
and ‘single op others', as well as a 24-hour Open (multi-op)
section. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.
The CW leg of the All Asian DX Contest takes place for the full 48
hours of the 20th and the 21st. Exchange a signal report and your
age, with YL operators sending 00. It will be using the 1.8 to 28MHz
bands.
The IRTS 80m Counties contest runs from 1400 to 1700UTC on the 21st
of June. Using SSB and CW, the exchange is signal report and serial
number with EI and GI stations also giving their county.
The Worked All Britain 50MHz Phone contest takes place next Sunday,
the 21st of June, from 0900 to 1500UTC. The exchange is signal
report, serial number and WAB square. Entries need to be with the
contest manager by the 12th of July. Full details of the rules and
logsheets may be obtained from the WAB website
worked-all-britain.org.uk or from the contest manager Tony Beardsley
G3XKT by e-mail aebbooks<at>ntlworld.com. A note to mobiles, please
try to find out your Locator in addition to your WAB Area, as this
contest coincides with part of an RSGB contest.
Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO
on Friday the 12th of June.
HF propagation during last weekend's field day was pretty much as
predicted. Conditions were settled, but there wasn't an awful lot of
DX to be had, with F2 layer openings topping out at 21MHz at times.
This was mainly due to summer HF conditions with lower daytime MUFs.
The beginning of the week saw the very unsettled geomagnetic
conditions we warned you about, with the Kp index hitting five due to
the effects of a solar wind stream from a coronal hole. What no-one
really predicted was the sharp increase in the solar flux index, due
to some new sunspots.
Next week should see the solar flux index sitting around the 120 mark
and reasonably settled geomagnetic conditions with a Kp index of
about two. Nevertheless, the optimum working frequency on paths
around 3,000km may remain at about 14MHz. Forty metres may also be
poor during the day due to high levels of absorption and lower
critical frequencies.
The only bright spot will be the continued seasonal Sporadic-E
openings on 10m. But, as always in the summer, do check the HF bands
after dark as you may find 20m remaining open all night and 15m
offering openings to South America in the late evening.
And now the VHF and up propagation news.
The 5th of June saw 5.7 and 10GHz rain scatter propagation into the
continent for those in the Southeast of England, with QSOs well into
Germany.
The main weather feature this coming week will be a new area of high
pressure to the West of Britain. Later in the week, the models
suggest it will be more centrally placed over the UK. Initially,
Tropo paths are more likely down the western side of Britain and
across Biscay to the Azores, Canaries and western Spain, with a
weaker Tropo event closer to home with possible paths into the near
Continent from Monday.
The Sporadic-E season is now well under way, with almost daily
openings on 50MHz and extensions up to 70 and 144. There was a
widespread opening on 144MHz on the 9th of June that allowed a few UK
stations to work as far as the Balkans, Italy and Portugal.
At this season peak, expect openings outside the traditional late
morning and late afternoon periods and look on 6 and 4m in the late
evening for northerly paths to OY, TF, OX and beyond.
Also don't rule out Es occurring when the K index is higher than
three. While not be so secure, there have been some quite acceptable
Es openings recently with a K index of 4.
And that's all from the propagation team for this week.
And that's the end of the main news for this week prepared by the
Radio Society of Great Britain. Items for inclusion in subsequent
bulletins can be emailed to gb2rs<at>rsgb.org.uk to arrive by
10:00 on the Thursday before transmission.
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