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]]> Info rec.radio.info Admin http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153924 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153857&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:00:13 GMT SARL NEWS - SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2010 You are listening to ZS6SRL, the official radio station of the South African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South Africa, with a news bulletin every Sunday at 08:15 CAT in Afrikaans and at 08:30 CAT in English. To listen to a web stream,... SARL NEWS - SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2010

You are listening to ZS6SRL, the official radio station of the South
African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South
Africa, with a news bulletin every Sunday at 08:15 CAT in Afrikaans and
at 08:30 CAT in English. To listen to a web stream, visit
www.sarl.org.za, click on 'ARMI' and follow the links for details.
PLEASE NOTE: for audio via Echolink, connect to ZS0JPL-R.

You can download this bulletin and previous ones from www.sarl.org.za
and also subscribe to receive future bulletins by e-mail.

Your newsreader this morning is (name), (call sign), on 145,725 and
7,066 MHz from Pretoria, with relays on 7,066 and 3,695 MHz SSB.

In the news today:

NEW LICENCE FEE STRUCTURE TABLED IN GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

SARLNEWS HAS VACANCIES

SARL MEMBERSHIP TOUCHES 1 200

You are listening to ZS6SRL. Stay tuned for more details on these and
other important and interesting news items.

NEW LICENCE FEE STRUCTURE TABLED IN GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

On Friday 27 August ICASA published the new licence fee structure in
the Government Gazette no 33 495. The minimum fee for any radio licence
is R120. The new fee structure will become effective on 1 April 2011,
at the start of ICASA's financial year. All licenses in the amateur
service will cost R120 per annum from that date.

On 29 April 2009, the SARL submitted a memorandum to ICASA objecting to
the proposed increases and argued that it would not be in the interest
of retired persons and the youth. However, ICASA declined the SARL
proposals for lower fees. Putting the new fee in perspective, it is
well within the average inflation figure of the past 25 years,
amounting to less than 8% per annum increase.

>From 1 April the following licenses will increase to R120 per annum: .
ZU, ZR and ZS licenses . Beacon licence . Change of call sign request .
Special event licence . Listener licence . Repeater station including
radio link . Digipeater/bulletin board . Experimental station for
weather satellite reception and retransmission.

There is a discount for advance payments as follows: If the licence is
paid 2 years in advance it will cost R240; 3 years R329; 4 years R419
and 5 years R500.

SARLNEWS HAS VACANCIES

SARL News has vacancies for bulletin compilers, editors and
translators. The successful candidates must have enthusiasm and
language ability in English or Afrikaans or both. The reward is the
satisfaction of seeing the bulletin in print and being read on the air.
SARL News is produced by teams working with George Honiball. Currently
each team works every second month. News is collated on Friday
afternoons and Saturday mornings, then edited and translated and
finally checked by George before being distributed on the internet on
Saturday evenings. If you would like to get some experience in editing,
call George on 012 664 4155. Your assistance will be appreciated.

SARL MEMBERSHIP TOUCHES 1 200

August 31 was the cutoff date for paying the SARL 2010/2011 membership
fee. The number of paid-up members was touching the 1 200 mark, and
will by now have been exceeded. If you have not paid your SARL
subscription you have another 7 days' grace to do so before losing all
benefits.

Please don't let this happen and pay those few rand in the next day or
so. If you lost the invoice or the reminder that was sent a few days
ago, call Mariska on 011 765 2393 on Monday morning.

RTA TO BE OPENED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NRF

Dr Robin Drennan, Executive Director of the National Research
Foundation, will deliver the opening address at the SARL Radio
Technology in Action 2010 on Saturday 18 September at the National
Amateur Radio Centre. He will also inaugurate the real-time space
weather display that is being installed in collaboration with the
Hermanus Magnetic Observatory. The hardware has been donated by Acer
South Africa.

The full programme can be downloaded from www.sarl.org.za. Click on RTA
and follow the links. If you would like a copy in your mailbox, send an
email to with RTA in the subject line.

VK2DGR RELEASES ROYALTY-FREE DIGITAL VOICE CODEC

An exciting development is taking place in the world of amateur radio
digital audio. David Rowe, VK5DGR, announced the release of Version 0.1
alpha of Codec2, which is a fully function 2 550 bits per second codec
for amateur radio digital voice.

Codec2 is an open-source low bit rate speech codec released under the
GNU Lesser General Public License designed for communications quality
speech use. Applications include low bandwidth HF and VHF digital
radio. Its supporters say that Codec2 fills a gap in open source, free
speech voice codecs operating below the 5 000 bps rate. When you listen
to some sample audio in both male and female voices, you have to
believe that Rowe has succeeded. You can hear it on Amateur Radio
Mirror International later this morning.

Those who support Codec2 claim that the lack of a copyright-free codec
has impeded the development of amateur radio digital voice
communications on both the HF and VHF bands. They hope that Codec2 will
eventually be incorporated into DV software such as WinDRM and FDMDV
which has so far relied on a non-open source codec.

DID YOU MISS THE ISAT PRESENTATION?

If you missed the ISAT presentation by John Williscroft, ZS6EF, you can
listen to it on www.amsatsa.org.za. The presentation describes an
imaginary CubeSat and was devised by John to stimulate the discussion
which ensued on last Sunday's SAT Network. You can still submit your
ideas of what should be considered for inclusion in the payload on the
planned satellite. Send your comments to .

RADIO ZS IN THE MAIL

As always, the latest edition of Radio ZS contains plenty to read. You
will enjoy reading about adding AM to the FT-102 by André Botes,
ZS2ACP, and building a foot switch for contest operation, by Kevin
McDonald, ZS6KMD. If you sported a flag on your car during the World
Cup, there is an interesting recycling project titled Recycling the
World Cup by John Williscroft, ZS6EF. Take a trip to Friedrichshafen
with Dennis Green, read about amateur radio and the World Cup, about
satellites and to QSL or not to QSL. The July/August edition is on its
way to you. If you are not a member and want to see what you are
missing, send an email to with RadioZS in the subject
line and we will mail you a complimentary trial copy. A warning to
members: if you have not renewed by 10 September, you will lose access
to the member pages and the online version of Radio ZS.

INVITATION TO ATTEND HABEX 2010 SECOND TEST LAUNCH

On 24 July 2010, Sci Bono in co-operation with radio amateurs
unsuccessfully tested the High Altitude Balloon Experiment Payload,
also known as HABEX. The payload was lost through electronic failure
and we had to return to the workbench to fix all the problems.

Radio amateur clubs and individuals are invited to attend the second
attempt at success by the hopeful team.

Details are as follows:

Venue: Klerksdorp Airport FAKD Time : 07:00-13:00 CAT Date: 25
September 2010.

Details of the payload will be posted on the SARL forum and you are
invited to share in the fun.

PROPAGATION REPORT

Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the solar activity is still at low
levels. A rash of small sunspots is breaking out across the sun's
northern hemisphere. Unfortunately they all appear to be fairly
inactive. The effective sunspot number is expected to be less than 10
for the coming week.

20 m will provide the best opportunities for DX followed by 40 m. With
the change of season 15 m is also starting to show signs of life.
Conditions to India will be good from late afternoon until after
sunset. During sunset it will be good towards Europe. Contacts with the
USA are still challenging. Contacts with Australia and New Zealand are
possible at sunrise on 20 m and on 40 m after sunset. Weak 15 m
openings to Brazil and South America are possible during the
afternoons.

For the CW and digital enthusiasts, 30 m may be very rewarding with
openings to many parts of the world.

Locally 40 m is the workhorse for contacts around the country with 30 m
also very useful for contacts over the longer distances. 80 m will be
best during the early mornings and late afternoons and over the shorter
distances.

80 m is the frequency of choice during the evenings.

Please visit www.spaceweather.co.za for further information.

DIARY OF EVENTS

10 September - Last day to pay SARL membership fees; 18 September - RTA
symposium at the NARC; 25 September - Launch of HABEX at Klerksdorp.

SARL News invites clubs and individuals to submit news items of
interest to radio amateurs and shortwave listeners. Submit news items -
if possible - in both English and Afrikaans to
www.sarl.org.za/newsinbox.asp, not later than the Thursday preceding
the bulletin date.

The SARL also invites you to listen to Amateur Radio Mirror
International every Sunday morning at 10:00 CAT on 145,750 MHz in the
Pretoria area, with relays on 7 082, 7 205 and 17 560 kHz. There is
also a podcast by ZS6RO.For a web-stream and Echolink by ZS6FCS, visit
www.sarl.org.za, click on 'ARMI' and follow the links. A repeat
transmission can be heard on Mondays at 22:05 CAT on 3 215 kHz. Sentech
sponsors the ARMI transmissions on the non-amateur frequencies.

You have listened to a bulletin of the South African Radio League,
compiled by Gustav, ZS6BWN, and edited by Hester van der Walt.

Thank you for listening, 73.

/EX

]]> Info No Name http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153857 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153831&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:00:24 GMT GB2RS NEWS Sunday 5th September 2010 The news headlines Further areas of Pakistan connected by amateur radio Come and try amateur radio direction finding near Wellwyn Garden City GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 5th September 2010

The news headlines

Further areas of Pakistan connected by amateur radio

Come and try amateur radio direction finding near Wellwyn Garden City

DXpedition to the Isle of Arran

AP2AUM from the Pakistan Amateur Radio Society reports that emergency
communications support has been extended in the past week to include
three more villages. The next stage is to move a repeater installed at
Changla and re-install it at Malakand Heights. This will then be linked
to a cross band repeater at Nowshera, which in turn is connected to the
PARS VHF repeater. The linking of so many repeaters will cause a tail
squelch delay but given the circumstances and lack of proper equipment
it cannot be helped. This will be the first time that the Swat Valley
will be connected with the rest of the country through 2m repeaters.

A come and try ARDF event will be held at Sherrardspark Wood near Welwyn
Garden City on Sunday 12 September. It is being organised in conjunction
with an orienteering event. The session starts at 12 noon. The venue is
off the B197, which runs alongside the A1(M) between junctions 5 and 6.
Parking is at grid reference TL228142. Final details will be posted at
www.rsgb.org.uk/radiosport/ardf/

>From 18 September, members of Sands Contest Group and Workington Radio
Club along with Brendon Minish, EI6IZ will be visiting the Isle of Arran
off the coast of south western Scotland, operating under the callsign
MS0SCG. They plan to operate on VHF, HF, SSB, CW and data modes. The
location is IOTA island number EU123 and SCOTIA island number CS14.

A new Network Affiliated RAYNET Group is being formed in the mid-Pennine
region of Lancashire.š The envisaged operating area will be the boroughs
of Rossendale, Hyndburn and Burnley. Members of the amateur radio
community who are interested in joining are invited to contact
for further information.

Kettering & District ARS have a Kenwood TM-V71E FM Dual Band transceiver
that has gone missing, presumed stolen on or about 17 August. The serial
number is A9100019. If you have any information about the radio, please
either contact the club or Northamptonshire Police, reference
NB12284/10.

Bolton Wireless Club have organised a coach trip to the National Hamfest
at Newark on Saturday 2 October. There are a few places left on the
trip, if you are interested please e-mail .

Bromley & District ARS will be running an Advanced course starting in
September, the exact date and day of week to be decided by those
enrolling. The Course will be held on a midweek evening and run for
about 16 weeks in Orpington, London Borough of Bromley. Expressions of
interest and questions can be e-mailed to .

Bromley & District ARS will also be holding a Foundation Course on
Saturday 16 October and Saturday 6 November at the Victory Social Club
Kechill Gardens, Hayes, Bromley. Further details on the website
www.bdars.org or by e-mail from .

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

The annual Telford HamFest takes place today, Sunday 5 September, at
Telford Enginuity, Coalbrookdale, Telford, with the sat nav location TF8
7DU. As well as the varied traders and specialist groups that will be
present, a guest speaker, Nick Miers, from Bletchley Park Code Breakers
Centre will be giving a presentation covering the World War 2 activities
at that famous Centre, and bringing an original German Enigma machine
for a hands-on demonstration. The rally opens at 10:30am, with a talk-in
facility on 2 metres and via the local repeater GB3TF, using the
callsign GB4THF. Further information from Martyn, G3UKV on 01952 255416,
or via the group's website www.telfordhamfest.co.uk

A boot sale and open day organised by North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group
will be held at the Muckleburgh Collection military museum, Weybourne,
Norfolk on Sunday 12 September. For one day only, admission to the
museum will be free, it is normally ?6. The Radio Hut, restaurant and
shop will be open to visitors. There will also be a sale of surplus
equipment from the museum's stores and from the Group's radio
collection. Army surplus CLANSMAN equipment will also be on sale. Boot
sale pitches cost ?5. Set-up will be from 8am. Free public admission
from 10am. The Radio Hut, containing the Group's unique collection of
all-service communications equipment will be open all day and members of
the Group will be pleased to welcome visiting amateurs to the hut. All
enquiries to Bob Finch, G0HYZ, on 01263 838198. More details are
available on www.gb2mc.co.uk.

The Gatwick Family Radio Weekend will be held on 11 and 12 September at
Hunters Moon, close to Gatwick on the A217, RH6 0HU, TQ262438. Bring
some vintage-ish radio with you if you can and military vehicles of all
radio types are welcome. There will be special interest groups and
plenty to interest the family including a Saturday night barbecue and
large bonfire. More details from Mike, M1CCF, on 0208 654 2582.

Torbay Annual Communications Fair will take place on 12 September at
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF. There will be
trade stands, a Bring and Buy as well as an RSGB Bookstall.

Now for the news of special events

It is hoped that the Orkney Wireless Museum amateur radio station will
be in operation from its premises at Kiln Corner, Kirkwall between
Thursday 2 September and Wednesday 8 September during the 20th Orkney
International Science Festival. Using the callsign GB2OWM, probable
operating periods will be weekdays and Sunday afternoons between 2.30
and 4.30pm and Saturday morning between 10am and 12.30pm. Operation will
be primarily on HF SSB. More information can be obtained from Bill,
GM3IBU by e-mail to .

To celebrate the 497th Anniversary of the Battle of Flodden, GB2BCL will
be active on most HF bands on Sunday 12 September from Barmoor Castle,
Lowick, Northumberland. Event manger Roy, G0AXJ says visitors are
welcome to the station, which will be active from 10am to 7pm situated
at the Barmoor Castle West entrance gate. Talk-in will be available on
2m through GB3BT on 145.700MHz.š For more information please contact Roy
on 0788 426 2029.

Glasgow and Clyde RAYNET group will be operational over the weekend of
18 and 19 September under the group callsign GM0RAY to raise funds for
the British Wireless for the Blind during the Transmission weekend. The
group will be transmitting from Carman Hill, which is located South of
Loch Lomond above the town of Alexandria. Operation will be on 80, 40,
20 and 17m as well as the 2m band. For further info contact Paul Lucas
on 0776 827 1736.

At the Bentley Priory public open days in Stanmore, NW London, Radio
Society of Harrow will be demonstrating amateur radio, ATV streaming via
GB3BH and displaying some WWII communications equipment. The RAF Amateur
Radio Society will have a stand and also will be running nets using
GB1RBP throughout the main public open day on Saturday 11th. For further
information please see www.bentleypriory.org.

The Appledore & District ARC will operate GB2AC at the open day on 11
September at Arlington Court in North Devon, owned by the National
Trust. The station will be operational on all HF bands.

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

Ulli, DD2ML and Martina, DD7MR, will operate as 5P5L from Lolland Island
near Denmark, which is IOTA reference EU-029 until 18 September. QSL via
DD2ML.

Thomas, OZ/DL4VM, will be on the air, mainly with CW, on 40m, 30, 15 and
6m from North Jutlandic island, IOTA reference EU-171 between 5 and 17
September. QSL via his home callsign either direct or via the bureau.

George, K3GV/VY2, will be active from Prince Edward Island, which is
IOTA reference NA-029, mostly on 15m and 20m throughout September. QSL
via his home callsign either direct or via the bureau.

Juergen, VO2/NF6J, will be on Battle Island, which is in the
Newfoundland Province South group of islands, until 10 September. QSL
via his home callsign.

Now the contest news

The ever-popular SSB Field Day finishes at 1300UTC today, 5 September.
The event covers the 3.5 to 28MHz bands and the exchange is signal
report and serial number.

Also finishing today, 5 September, on VHF, is the 144MHz Trophy. This
finishes at 1400UTC. Another contest that's on 144MHz is the 5th
Backpacker Contest, which takes place today from 1100 to 1500UTC. It's
all modes with an exchange of signal report, serial number and locator.

Overlapping the two RSGB 2m events taking place on Sunday 5th is the WAB
144MHz QRP Phone Contest. Multipliers are WAB squares and DXCC
countries. The event takes place between 1000 and 1400UTC and the
exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB square.

On 7 September, between 1900 and 2130UTC, the 144MHz UK Activity Contest
takes place. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial
number and locator.

The 80m Club Sprint SSB leg takes place on 9 September from 1900 to
2030UTC. The exchange is serial number and name.

The IARU Region 1 International Amateur Television Contest takes place
from 1800UTC on 11 September until 1200UTC on the 12th. Operation is
fast scan, on all bands from 70cm upwards. The video exchange is the
callsign and 4 digits. The phone exchange includes the report, serial
number and locator. Details and full rules are on the web at
www.batc.org.uk.

The 2nd 70MHz Contest takes place on Sunday 12th from 0900 to 1200UTC.
For many years this contest typically attracted between 16 and 21
entries, but last year it shot up to 28. A sign of the times perhaps,
with more and more people in more and more countries coming onto the
band. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Following the success of the first 75 Baud Sprint and many requests for
a second, BARTG is running a second Sprint 75 on 18 September between
1700 and 2100UTC. On the 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10m bands using RTTY 75
Baud only, the rules and scoring can be found on the BARTG website
http://bartg.co.uk/.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 23rd to the 29th
of August, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 30th of August.

Solar activity was at very low levels for the week. No solar flares took
place at all. The solar disc was spotless on the 23rd but on the 24th a
large singe spot rotated into view. Solar flux levels declined slightly
from 75 units on the 23rd to 72 by the 28th. The average was 74 units.
The 90 day solar flux average on the 29th was at the same level as last
week at 77 units. X-ray flux levels varied little day to day and
averaged A6 units. Geomagnetic activity started at quiet levels on the
23rd with an Ap index of 5 units but overnight into the 24th a coronal
hole disturbance arrived. The most disturbed day was the 25th with an Ap
index of 20 units. Quiet conditions returned on the 29th with an Ap of
only 2 units. The average was Ap 11 units. Solar wind data from the ACE
spacecraft saw solar wind speeds increase from a slow 270 kilometres per
second on the 23rd to a fast 710 by the next day. Speeds remained fast
until the 29th when they declined to 430 by the end of the day. Particle
densities increased to very high levels with 82 particles per cubic
centimetre measured late on the 23rd. By the 26th particles had declined
to 1 particle per cubic centimetre where they remained for the rest of
the period. Bz during the disturbance fluctuated between minus 14 and
plus 17 nanoTeslas and between minus and plus 2 nanoTeslas once the
magnetic field had quietened down on the 29th.

And now the solar forecast. This week the slightly more active side of
the Sun is expected to be looking our way. Solar activity though, will
probably remain at very low levels but there may be a increased chance
of activity increasing. Solar flux levels are expected to be in the low
80's for most of the week. Geomagnetic activity should be mostly quiet
everyday, saying that, the next couple of days could be slightly
unsettled due to a small recurring coronal hole. MUFs during daylight
hours at equal latitudes should be around 21MHz for the south and 18MHz
for the north. Darkness hour lows are expected to be about 10MHz. Paths
this week to the east coast of North America 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
15MHz. The best time to try this path will be between 1600 and 2100
hours. Every week these predications are for a quiet geomagnetic field,
any increase in geomagnetic activity will decrease the MUF by several
megaHertz, particularly on paths that go over or close to the polar
regions. Paths over the equator to the southern hemisphere will be the
least effected.

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

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 MIDLANDS

On Sunday 5 September Midland Amateur Radio Society is visiting the
Telford Hamfest. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Sunday 5 September South Birmingham Radio Society has a club stand at
the Telford Hamfest. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Sunday 5 September Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is
holding a BBQ and Fun day at the Portakabin, no set format, just run
what you bring. For more information contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on
07947 76448.

On Sunday 5 September Telford & District Amateur Radio Society will be
organising the Telford Hamfest. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Monday 6 September Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
holding its AGM. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548478, daytime.

On Monday 6 September South Birmingham Radio Society will be unpacking
the trailer after the rally and holding a review of the event. Contact
Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Monday 6 September Wythall Radio Club will be holding the Advanced
Course Session 2. Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email to
.

On Tuesday 7 September Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a Junk Sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to .

On Tuesday 7 September Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications
Club hope to have a talk and demonstration on Echo-link. Contact Chris,
M0MFP, on 01507 442240.

On Tuesday 7 September Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding an Open Forum on EMC. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.

On Tuesday 7 September South Notts Amateur Radio Club will take part in
the 144MHz UK Activity Contest contest. Details from Terry, M0RIA, via
the web at www.radioclubs.net/snarc.

On Tuesday 7 September Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society will
take part in the 144MHz UK Activity Contest at the Portakabin. For more
information contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 07947 76448.

On Tuesday 7 September Wythall Radio Club will take part in the 144MHz
UK Activity Contest. Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email
to .

On Wednesday 8 September Lincoln Short-Wave Club will put G5FZ on the
air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788356.

On Wednesday 8 September Midland Amateur Radio Society will be having a
committee meeting, training classes and summer social. Details from
Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Wednesday 8 September South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having a
construction project evening. Details from Terry, M0RIA, via the web at
www.radioclubs.net/snarc.

On Wednesday 8 September Telford & District Amateur Radio Society
discuss the next members' project. What is your idea? Contact Mike,
G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Friday 10 September Coventry Amateur Radio Society is holding the 4th
Round of the G2FDC Trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777363.

On Friday 10 September South Birmingham Radio Society is having a
construction evening and ragchew. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Saturday 11 September Lincoln Short-Wave Club will have G5FZ on air
from the shack and will also be jobs around the shack. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788356.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

On Monday 6 September Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club invites
members and visitors to come along and take to the Air whilst
preparations are made for the Churches and Chapels on the Air event.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Monday 6 September Scarborough Amateur Radio Society has a talk By
G0VXE on LogBook of the world. Details from Jerry Scarr, G6LBL, on 01751
476601.

On Monday 6 September Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding a Social
Evening & Foundation Licence ``taster'' course session. For more
information contact Trevor Wood, M0TWS, by email to
.

On Tuesday 7 September Chester & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a bring and tell evening. Details from Barbara Green on 07957
870770.

On Tuesday 7 September Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society has arranged
a social evening. For more information contact Martin Hazel, M0ZIF, on
01524 581381.

On Tuesday 7 September Otley Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
144MHz UK Activity Contest & holding a Foundation Exam. Contact Paul,
2E0PAK, on 07768 996370.

On Wednesday 8 September Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having an SSB
Field Day Washup. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Thursday 9 September Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
80m SSB Club Sprint Contest. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377
240573.

On Thursday 9 September South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has an
open subject forum. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.

On Thursday 9 September Wakefield & District Radio Society is inviting
members and visitors to come along and play with some of the new
equipment the recent grant has provided. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900
563117.

On Friday 10 September Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is taking
part in a Heritage Open Day at Whitehall Road Methodist Church. Contact
Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Friday 10 September East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club has a technical
forum. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Saturday 11 September Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is taking
part in the Churches and Chapels on the Air event. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Saturday 11 September Wakefield & District Radio Society continues
the Foundation Licence Course from 1.30pm. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900
563117.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

On Tuesday 7 September Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is
holding a Club Evening. Details from Norman, 07740 946192,
uk.groups.yahoo/group/ms0liv

On Wednesday 8 September Lothians Radio Society will enjoy the
President's address on Home Brew /P by Dr John Cooke, GM8OTI. Contact
Andy Sinclair, by email to .

On Wednesday 8 September Paisley YMCA Amateur Radio Club will have a
training evening. Contact Bill Anderson, 2M0BZZ, on 01505 613633.

On Wednesday 8 September West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will be
holding an evening of construction projects and licence training. More
information from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

On Thursday 9 September Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society will be on the
air and has beginners' CW lessons available. More information from
Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663.

On Friday 10 September Borders Amateur Radio Society will make the final
preparations for the special event station GB2BCL. More information from
Ray, GM0CDV, on 01573 228730.

On Friday 10 September West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having
presentations, guest speakers, a raffle and a quiz. More information
from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

GB2RS welcomes information from all RSGB affiliated clubs. We invite
club secretaries to e-mail details of forthcoming meetings to
.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

On Sunday 5 September Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society
will be putting GB2EFF on the air for the Epping Forest Festival,
Chingford Plain. Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 020 8502 1645.

On Sunday 5 September Norfolk Amateur Radio Club will be holding the
Gala Day as part of their SSB Field Day activities. Details from Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898678.

On Sunday 5 September Verulam Amateur Radio Club will be running the
Dunstable Downs National Trust demo station. Details from Ralph, on
01923 265572.

On Monday 6 September Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club will be enjoying an
additional monthly informal meeting. Details from Clive, G4ODM, on 01256
326050.

On Monday 6 September Burnham Beeches Radio Club will be running a
foxhunt. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.

On Monday 6 September Southdown Amateur Radio Society will be enjoying a
talk and DVD at Chaseley on 70 years of the TV at Ally Pally. Details
from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

On Monday 6 September Surrey Radio Contact Club will be having a club
talk. More information from Ray, G4FFY, on 01732 357474.

On Monday 6 September Verulam Amateur Radio Club has a committee meeting
planned. Details from Ralph, on 01923 265572.

On Tuesday 7 September Andover Radio Amateurs Club will be holding a
club night. Details from Martin, M0MWS, on 07776 181646.

On Tuesday 7 September Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be in the
shack. For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720815.

On Tuesday 7 September Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society will be having a
talk by Peter Best, G8BLS, on the WWII Arnhem Operation radio failure.
Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Tuesday 7 September Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a
Natter night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 023 9247
2846.

On Tuesday 7 September Leiston Amateur Radio Club have an introduction
to PIC programming by Dave Powis, G4HUP. More information from Dave,
G4HUP, 0777 764 8448,

On Wednesday 8 September Aylesbury Vale Radio Society has a discussion
evening. Details from Roger, G3MEH, on 01442 826 651.

On Wednesday 8 September Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society will
have a shack planning evening. More details from Terry, G0VFW, on 01442
831 491.

On Wednesday 8 September Darenth Valley Radio Society will be on the air
as well as enjoying a natter night. For more information send an email
to Ray, .

On Wednesday 8 September Farnborough & District Radio Society has a club
night meeting planned. Details from Derek, G3OFA, by email to
.

On Wednesday 8 September Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group has a talk
by Paul Howe of Trinity House. Information from Kevan, 2E0WMG on 0776
654 3784.

On Wednesday 8 September Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has an informal
evening including construction and workshop activities. Details from
Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898678.

On Wednesday 8 September South Essex Amateur Radio Society has a
presentation on Marine & Offshore Radio Part 2 by Dave, G4UVJ. Contact
Norman, M0FZW, on 01268 692776.

On Wednesday 8 September Southdown Amateur Radio Society will be
operating at Hailsham shack. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

On Wednesday 8 September Southgate Amateur Radio Club will be taking
part in The Great Erg Race. Contact David Sharp, M0XDS, by email to
.

On Wednesday 8 September Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club will be
holding a discussion evening on how the club did in the SSB Field Day.
For more information contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.

On Thursday 9 September Bittern DX Group will be holding an informal
meeting. Details from Linda, G0AJJ, on 01692 404154.

On Thursday 9 September Echelford Amateur Radio Society will be having a
talk by Paul Matthews, G4AWZ on Solar Powered Shacks. Contact John,
G4GSC, on 01784 451898.

On Thursday 9 September Edgware & District Radio Society will be having
a talk by John, G3SJE on his journey through the ICE age. More
information from Mike, G4RNW, on 0208 950 0658.

On Thursday 9 September Lowestoft & District Amateur Radio Club will
enjoy a club night at the shack. Details from Phil, G0JSG, on 01502
585448.

On Thursday 9 September Radio Society of Harrow starts a four day event
at Bentley Priory using the callsign GB1RBP. More information from
Linda, G7RJL, on 0208 386 8586.

On Thursday 9 September Reading & District Amateur Radio Club have a
talk on flying PNG at its hair-raising best by Colin Couston, M0XSM.
Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

On Thursday 9 September Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society
welcomes everyone back after the summer break. Details from David,
G8UOD, on 01234 742 757.

On Friday 10 September Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has a club night
planned. Contact Charlie, M0WYM, on 02380 439560.

On Friday 10 September Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society
has a vsit by Mark Francis G0GBY of Waters & Stanton. Contact Marc
Litchman, G0TOC, on 020 8502 1645.

On Friday 10 September Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a radio
night organised. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239371.

On Friday 10 September Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society has a
Summer Camp Debrief. Contact Jim, M0CON, on 020 8874 7456.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Tuesday 7 September West Devon RC Club has a review night looking at
winter events and project discussion. You can expect the usual natter
and refreshments. All welcome. Further information from Jules Cuddy,
M1AGY, on 01752 291588.

On Wednesday 8 September Taunton & District Amateur Radio Club will have
an SSB Field Day debrief. Contact William, G3WNI, on 01823 666 234 for
more information.

On Wednesday 8 September Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club will be on the air. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417048.

On Thursday 9 September South Bristol Amateur Radio Club will have a
talk on Military Wireless by Luke, M3VHV. Contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275
834 282.

On Thursday 9 September Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Heathkit by M1SAN. Contact Steve Crask, G7AHP, by email to
.

On Friday 10 September North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a talk
entitled Underground Affairs by Paul G8YMM. Details from Dick on 01454
218362.

NEWS FOR WALES

On Monday 6 September Dragon Amateur Radio Club has a discussion night
planned. More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620733.

On Monday 6 September Llanelli Amateur Radio Society will be on the air.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 840292.


]]> Info Newsdesk@rsgb.org.uk http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153831 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153668&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:00:14 GMT SARL NEWS - SUNDAY 29 August 2010 You are listening to ZS6SRL, the official radio station of the South African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South Africa, with a news bulletin every Sunday at 08:15 CAT in Afrikaans and at 08:30 CAT in English. To listen to a web stream,... SARL NEWS - SUNDAY 29 August 2010

You are listening to ZS6SRL, the official radio station of the South
African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South
Africa, with a news bulletin every Sunday at 08:15 CAT in Afrikaans and
at 08:30 CAT in English. To listen to a web stream, visit
www.sarl.org.za, click on 'ARMI' and follow the links for details.
PLEASE NOTE: for audio via Echolink, connect to ZS0JPL-R.

You can download this bulletin and previous ones from www.sarl.org.za
and also subscribe to receive future bulletins by e-mail.

Your newsreader this morning is (name), (call sign), on 145,725 and
7,066 MHz from Pretoria, with relays on 7,066 and 3,695 MHz SSB.

SILENT KEY

Jac Roux, ZS6QA, for 32 years a member of the Pretoria Amateur Radio
Club and very involved in motor rallies, became silent key on 26
August. Our condolences to his wife Ann, daughters Clair and Jessica

(PAUSE)

In the news today:

SAT NETWORK

US AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICES CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF SERVICE

WHERE HAVE OUR TECHNOLOGISTS GONE?

You are listening to ZS6SRL. Stay tuned for more details on these and
other important and interesting news items.

SAT NETWORK

SA AMSAT's first SAT NETWORK will be on the air this evening at 19:30.
Join the discussion on the payload options for the proposed SA AMSAT
CubeSat. John Williscroft, ZS6EF, will introduce the subject with a
presentation on an imaginary satellite and its multi payloads built on
the back of fold-out solar panels. The idea is to set the scene for a
useful discussion. By courtesy of the SARL, SAT NETWORK will be
facilitated by the same team as the President's Net and Intecnet on
repeaters in the Cape Town area, the Eastern Cape repeater network,
Durban and Gauteng and North West. Marten, ZS6ZY, will relay on 3 718
kHz and Chris, ZS6FCS, will take care of Echolink and the Webcast.
Clubs wishing to arrange a last minute link for their repeater should
send an email to by 11:00 this morning.

US AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICES CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF SERVICE

The US Amateur Radio Emergency Service, ARES, will be celebrating its
75th anniversary from September through December 2010. This programme
of the ARRL has provided "ham radio" emergency communications for
agencies such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, countless
Emergency Operations Centers and other responders in the worst of
times.

Their specially trained radio communications volunteers give thousands
of hours of community service for free. The fastest way to turn an
emergency into a disaster is to lose communications. In events from ice
storms to Hurricane Katrina and Haiti, when normal communications
systems were down or overloaded, the Radio Amateurs in the ARES
programmes filled requests for communications aid. The first mention of
an organized Amateur Radio emergency response organisation appeared in
the September 1935 issue of QST Magazine.

ZU LICENSE IS AN INTRODUCTION INTO AMATEUR RADIO

When the SARL convinced the authorities at the time that South Africa
needed an introductory license to introduce teenagers into amateur
radio it was with that understanding that the ZU license was introduced
as a stepping stone into amateur radio for young people who had not yet
reached the educational level to be able to study for the ZS or class A
license. While the regulations did not pin down an age limit, it is
still perceived by ICASA that the ZU license is aimed at the young.

In the past imposing an age limit has been suggested. Should it be 18,
should it be 25 which is the current age limit for SARL student
membership. With the current rewrite of the regulations, all radio
regulations, the question will undoubtedly be raised again. We have to
wait and see what will come out of the wash when the draft regulations
are published for comment in the Government Gazette. When is still
unknown, perhaps in the next few months. Draft regulations are gazetted
for comment. Comments are then considered before the final regulations
are promulgated.

The ZU license stands apart from novice licenses in other countries and
is not internationally recognized. The SARL is still standing by its
original request to the then regulatory authorities and urge clubs to
promote the ZU license as an introduction to amateur radio for young
people. That is what is always was meant to be.

If you would like to comment and share your views send an email to


WHERE HAVE OUR TECHNOLOGISTS GONE?

It is difficult to believe that only entries from overseas have been
received in the Innovation competition that is being sponsored by the
SA Amateur Radio Development Trust and ICOM. "Innovation in Amateur
Radio" is an eighteen month project aimed at promoting innovation in
Amateur Radio. "While Amateur Radio is one of the oldest and still the
most rewarding of all the scientific hobbies, there comes a time when
one has to look at innovation, new ideas and new technologies to keep
the activities relevant and exciting". This is the view of Hannes
Coetzee, ZS6BZP, a technologist and a member of the Board of Trustees
of SAARDT. Hannes was one of the principle architects of the Amateur
Radio payload on SumbandilaSat.

Radio amateurs and technologists are invited to submit projects that
will innovate amateur radio whether is it software, amateur radio and
the Internet, the development of compact HF antennas for flat and
complex dwellers or innovation in Emergency Communications. Read more
about it on www.amateurradio.org.za and visit the innovations page. See
how D-star is changing the amateur radio experience in other countries.


COMPETITION NEWS

The ZS6JVT 40 metre HF Youth Spring competition will take place on
Saturday 4 September between 10:00 and 12:00 CAT.

Please carefully read the rules in the Competition Handbook prior to
joining the competition. The frequencies to be used are 7,130 - 7,200
MHz. Competitors are earnestly requested not to use just one frequency,
please move around.

ZS6JVT will be on the lookout for other young friends on 40 m and wish
one and all strength for the competition.

CLUB NEWS

At the AGM of the Magalies Radioamateur Club held on 22 August, the
following members were elected to serve on the committee for the
2010/2011 period: Chairman: Thys Maree, ZS6MJM; Vice Chairman: Nic
Smit, ZR6NSP; Secretary: Johann Du Plessis, ZS6PSS; Treasurer/finance:
Louis Mitchell, ZS6LWM; Technical: Sam van Zyl, ZS6JZ; Teenspanning:
Marko Nel, ZS6MJ.

Many thanks to the previous committee for their leadership and work
during the past year and strength to the new committee for the year
ahead.

ACHIEVEMENT IN ANOTHER FIELD

Nico Schoonwinkel, ZS4NS, from an amateur family in Welkom, is known
for his achievements on the 6 m band. He and his son Coenie, were
members of a team of marksmen who took part in an air gun and .22 rifle
target shooting competition from 26 July to 6 August in Plzen of the
Czech Republic. Nico brought back one medal, Coenie a few môre and the
team the gold medal. Congratulations, weel done!

PROPAGATION REPORT

Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the solar activity is still at low
levels. Currently Sunspot 1 101 is big but quiet. The effective sunspot
number is expected to be less than 10 for the coming week.

20 m will provide the best opportunities for DX followed by 40 m.
Conditions to India will be good from the late afternoons till after
sunset. During sunset it will be good towards Europa. Contacts with the
USA are still challenging. Contacts with Australia and New Zealand are
possible at sunrise on 20 m and on 40 m after sunset. Weak 15 m
openings to Brazil and South America are possible during the
afternoons.

For the CW and digital enthusiasts 30 m may be very rewarding with
openings to many parts of the world.

Locally is 40 m the work horse for contacts around the country with 30
m also being very useful for contacts over the longer distances. 80 m
will be best during the early mornings, late afternoons and evenings as
well as over the shorter distances.

Please visit www.spaceweather.co.za for further information.

DIARY OF EVENTS

29 August - SATNET at 19:30 on the air; 31 August - Closing date for
submission of proposals for the 2011 SARL Contest Manual; 4 September -
ZS6JVT 40 metre HF Youth Spring competition between 10:00 and 12:00
CAT; 18 September - RTA symposium in Gauteng.

SARL News invites clubs and individuals to submit news items of
interest to radio amateurs and shortwave listeners. Submit news items -
if possible - in both English and Afrikaans to
www.sarl.org.za/newsinbox.asp, not later than the Thursday preceding
the bulletin date.

The SARL also invites you to listen to Amateur Radio Mirror
International every Sunday morning at 10:00 CAT on 145,750 MHz in the
Pretoria-area, with relays on 7 082, 7 205 and 17 560 kHz. There is
also a podcast by ZS6RO.For a web-stream and Echolink by ZS6FCS, visit
www.sarl.org.za, click on 'ARMI' and follow the links. A repeat
transmission can be heard on Mondays at 22:05 CAT on 3 215 kHz. Sentech
sponsors the ARMI transmissions on the non-amateur frequencies.

You have listened to a bulletin of the South African Radio League,
compiled by George, ZS6NE.

Thank you for listening, 73.

/EX

To edit or remove your entry from this mailing list go to
www.sarl.org.za/members/admin/maildat.asp.

]]> Info No Name http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153668 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153637&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00:15 GMT GB2RS NEWS Sunday 29th August 2010 The news headlines Final preparations underway for SSB Field Day Amateurs assisting in Pakistan floods GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 29th August 2010

The news headlines

Final preparations underway for SSB Field Day

Amateurs assisting in Pakistan floods

Deep space lecture for the RSGB Convention

The ever-popular RSGB SSB Field Day taking place on 4 and 5 September
starts the month's HF contesting. There are Open and Restricted
sections, the Restricted having become slightly more popular than the
Open over the past decade. In recent times the winning team in the Open
section have generally logged well over 1000 QSOs, while the winning
Restricted team have generally logged about 1000 QSOs. A spot of advice
to participants, have a suitable number ready to give participants in
the All Asia DX Contest that runs concurrently. The Asians will be
looking for your age, rather than a serial number. Unfortunately, the
long range forecast looks like unsettled weather for the whole country,
so it could be a rather damp, but enjoyable, event.

The IARU reports that the medical and food support being provided to
those affected by the flood disaster in Pakistan is being assisted by
the combined efforts of radio amateurs, a group of four wheel drive
enthusiasts and the Pakistan Academy of Family Physicians. More than 20
amateurs are keeping lines of communications open and the plan is to
increase this number. With both landlines and mobile phone services
failed in the flood affected areas, most of the radio traffic is through
a 2m repeater that is now linked to two homebrewed 2m/70cm cross-band
repeaters extending coverage to a radius of almost 300 miles. A few
stations are monitoring 7.040MHz but due to poor propagation it is
currently of little use, but should be kept clear for disaster use.
Pakistan's national radio society is seeking to finalise arrangements
including those from neighbouring countries to contribute to and help
sustain the emergency communications that will be required for a
considerable time to come

There will be a lecture on deep space reception techniques covering the
2.2, 8.4 and 32GHz bands by Paul Marsh, M0EYT at the RSGB Convention. He
plans to give an overview as to what can be received with a modest
ground station using a small dish. There is also the matter of locating
the deep space object and dish pointing. Paul will show how to
accurately point your antenna. The lecture should be of interest to weak
signal microwavers, frequency and time fans and software defined radio
users. The RSGB Convention takes place on 8th to 10th October at Horwood
House near Milton Keynes and Paul's lecture will take place on Sunday
10th at 2pm. More details can be found at
www.rsgb.org.uk/rsgbconvention.

At the end of last week, the Montenegrin Amateur Radio Pool was accepted
as an IARU Member Society.

India's amateur radio operators now have access to the 6m band. The new
allocation says 50 to 54MHz on F1B, F2B, F3E, F3C modes using 25 watts.
Indian amateurs are hoping there is a mistake and are seeking
clarification as previous allocations allowed CW and SSB among other
modes on VHF/UHF. The other interesting development is that 400 watts DC
input power has been allowed on all HF bands for the General class
licence. Earlier the limit was 150 watts input with 400 watts being
allowed in very small sub-bands for the old Advanced class licence
holders.

The 22nd Foundation course run by the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society
starts on 2nd September at the Danbury Village Hall near Chelmsford and
will run for 6 Thursday evenings. A 5 week Advanced revision course
starts on Thursday 28th October, with the exam taking place on Monday
22nd November. To book a place on a course contact Clive, G1EUC on 01245
224577 or by e-mail to .

Following success in the June Advanced exam, a number of local amateurs
have asked if a Morse class can be run in Bath. Steve Hartley, G0FUW,
has agreed to arrange a course if there is sufficient interest. It is
proposed to run the classes one evening each week 7 to 9pm from early
September. Costs will be limited to classroom hire so the more that take
part, the less it will cost. If there are any would-be key bashers in
the Bath area they should contact Steve on 01225 464394 between 7 and
9pm or via e-mail to

For the week starting 18th September, members of Sands Contest Group and
Workington Radio Club along with Brendon Minish, EI6IZ will be visiting
the Isle of Arran off the coast of south western Scotland, operating
under the callsign MS0SCG. They plan to operate on VHF, HF, SSB, CW and
data modes. The location is IOTA island number EU123 and SCOTIA island
number CS14.š

It is hoped that the Orkney Wireless Museum amateur radio station will
be in operation from its premises at Kiln Corner, Kirkwall between
Thursday 2 September and Wednesday 8 September during the 20th Orkney
International Science Festival. Using the callsign GB2OWM, probable
operating periods will be weekdays and Sunday afternoons between 2.30
and 4.30pm and Saturday morning between 10am and 12.30pm. Operation
will be primarily on HF SSB. More information can be obtained from Bill,
GM3IBU by e-mail to .

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

Today, 29 August, the Milton Keynes ARS Rally takes place at Bletchley
Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB. There will be
trade stands, special interest groups and entry is ?2 for adults and 50p
for youngsters under 14 years of age. Doors open at 9.30am. Why not make
this a family day and visit the Bletchley Park museum too? Details from
Steve Goodall, G6KJU, on 07866 673 192.

Tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday, 30 August, the Huntingdonshire ARS Rally
is being held at the St Neots Community College, Barford Rd, St Neots,
PE19 2SH. Doors open at 10am and you will find trade stands, an RSGB
bookstall and a Bring and Buy amongst the attractions.

The annual Telford HamFest takes place on Sunday 5 September at Telford
Enginuity, Coalbrookdale, Telford, with the sat nav location TF8 7DU. As
well as the varied traders and specialist groups that will be present, a
guest speaker, Nick Miers, from Bletchley Park Code Breakers Centre will
be giving a presentation covering the World War 2 activities at that
famous Centre, and bringing an original German Enigma machine for a
hands-on demonstration. The rally opens at 10:30am, with a talk-in
facility on 2 metres and via the local repeater GB3TF, using the
callsign GB4THF. Further information from Martyn, G3UKV on 01952 255416,
or via the group's website www.telfordhamfest.co.uk

Now for the news of special events

1st September sees the start of several special event licences. GB2BCL
will be on the air from Barmoor Castle in Northumberland, GB0PC is part
of the Peterlee Carnival and GB0SMA will be active from Stowe Maries
Aerodrome in Maldon.

GB4BLR will be on the air from 3 September at the Battlefield Line
Railway in Leicestershire and GB2LGR will be active from Langar Airfield
in Nottinghamshire.

Then from 5 September, GB2EFF will be on the air for the Epping Forest
Festival.

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

VK6LC will be operational as XV2LC from 10 September from Ho Chi Minh
City and as XV4LC from the Mekong Delta. Listen out for him primarily on
CW with some SSB. QSL via VK6LC.

IZ4AKS/3B9 will be active stroke from Rodriguez Island until 4
September. His operation will be holiday style on 40 through to 10
meters SSB with the possibly of some RTTY and CW as well. QSL direct
only to IZ4AKS at his Callbook address.

Niels, OZ7FOC, is going to hit the airwaves from Samos between 29 August
and 3 September. QSL via homecall.

Four Australian amateurs will be on Vanuatu, YJ, until 2 September. This
will be a fairly low-key operation, running just 100 watts to verticals
and dipoles, but is one of the few expeditions slated for September.

Laci, HA0HW, will sign J48HW from Thassos Island until 7 September. QSL
via HA0HW.

Moving on to another non-RSGB events, the All Asian DX SSB contest kicks
off on 4th and 5th. Exchange a signal report plus your age. If shy about
their age, YL ops can send `00'.

Now the contest news

The IRTS 2m Counties Autumn Contest takes place today, Sunday 29 August.
If you're outside EI/GI, work EIs and GIs only, giving them a signal
report and serial number. Expect to receive a signal report, serial
number and their county. In the 2008 and 2009 running of this contest no
entries at all were received from outside of EI, so if a UK station had
made just one QSO it would have put him in top spot. That said, if any
GIs are active, their proximity to EI means you'll have to do well to
beat them. It's only 2 hours long between 1300 and 1500UTC but you can
use all modes on the 2m band.

Tuesday, 31 August, sees the 70MHz UK Activity Contest take place
between 1900 and 2130. You can use any mode on the band and your
exchange should be signal report, serial number and locator.

The ever-popular SSB Field Day on 4th and 5th starts September's HF
contesting. There are Open and Restricted sections, the Restricted
having become slightly more popular than the Open over the past decade,
>From 1300 to 1300UTC, the event covers the 3.5 to 28MHz bands and the
exhcnage is signal report and serial number.

On VHF, the first weekend of the month is a busy one, with the 144MHz
Trophy on 4th and 5th and the final 144MHz Backpacker of 2010 on the
5th. To ensure there is a period during which weak-signal QSOs can take
place between Backpacker entrants, there's a period of peace and calm in
the final hour after the 144MHz Trophy ends. The 144MHz Trophy takes
place between 1400 and 1400UTC using all modes. The exchange is signal
report, serial number and locator. For the backpacker Contest, the times
are 1100 to 1500 UTC, again all modes with an exchange of signal report,
serial number and locator.

Overlapping the two RSGB 2m events taking place on Sunday 5th is the WAB
144MHz QRP, meaning 10 watts, Phone Contest. Multipliers are WAB squares
and DXCC countries. The event take place between 1000 and 1400UTC and
the exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB square.

Moving on to another non-RSGB events, the All Asian DX SSB contest kicks
us off on 4th and 5th. Exchange a signal report plus your age. If shy
about their age, YL ops can send `00'.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 6th to the 22nd
of August, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 23rd of August.

Solar activity for the first three days started at low levels with C
class solar flares taking place on those days. The largest flare was a
C4 which occurred on the 18th, when the spot group had rotated out of
sight a day earlier. The remaining days activity declined to very low
levels. The solar disc became spotless on the 21st and the 22nd. Solar
flux levels declined from 85 units on the 16th to 75 by the 22nd. The
average was 79 units. The 90 day solar flux average on the 22nd was the
same level as last week at 77 units. X-ray flux levels declined from
B1.4 units on the 16th and the 17th to A4.9 by the 22nd. The average was
A8.2 units. Despite several coronal mass ejections caught on camera by
the SOHO spacecraft none headed our way and geomagnetic activity
remained at quiet levels everyday with the average was Ap 5 units. Solar
wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds declined
gradually from 410 kilometres per second on the 16th to a slow 260 by
the 22nd. Particle densities were low throughout. Bz with a quiet
magnetic showed variations no more than minus 6 and plus 5 nanoTeslas
for the period.

And now the solar forecast. This week the slightly more active side of
the Sun is expected to be looking our way. Solar activity on occasions
could increase to low, but most days should remain at very low levels.
Solar flux levels are expected to be into the 80's for most of the week
or the 90's if any substantial groups unexpectedly appear. Geomagnetic
activity is expected to be at quiet levels everyday. MUFs during
daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 21MHz for the south
and 18MHz for the north. Darkness hour lows should be about 10MHz. Paths
this week to Japan should have a maximum usable frequency with a 50 per
cent success rate of around 19MHz. The optimum working frequency with a
90 per cent success rate will be about 15MHz. The best time to try this
path will be between 1000 and 1300 hours. Just a remainder that the
summer sporadic-E season is just about over but for the coming few
weeks, short localised openings can still take place on some days. Also,
the winter season will take place from the middle of December to the
middle of January. GB2RS will remind you nearer the time.

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



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 MIDLANDS

On Sunday 29 August, Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a
Social Meeting. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Monday 30 August, Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society plan
to enjoy Bank Holiday operating at Crickley Hill. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY,
on 01452 548478, daytime.

On Monday 30 August, South Birmingham Radio Society has no meeting due
to the Bank Holiday. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Tuesday 31 August, Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has a Night
on the Air. Contact Richard Buckby, by e-mail to .

On Tuesday 31 August, Wythall Radio Club has a Natter and On Air night
arranged. Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by e-mail to
.

On Wednesday 1 September, Bolsover Amateur Radio Society has a natter
night planned. For details, send an e-mail to .

On Wednesday 1, September Lincoln Short-Wave Club will have an SSB Field
Day briefing. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427
788356.

On Wednesday 1 September, Midland Amateur Radio Society will be on the
air and enjoying a ragchew. Training classes will also take place.
Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Wednesday 1 September, South Birmingham Radio Society has a lecture
in the main hall. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Wednesday 1 September, South Notts Amateur Radio Club has a talk on
inductors by G4EDX. Details from Terry, M0RIA, via the web at
www.radioclubs.net/snarc.

On Wednesday 1 September, Telford & District Amateur Radio Society
HamFest - final prep. Night. + Committee (if time). Contact Mike, G3JKX,
on 01952 299 677.

On Friday 3 September, Coventry Amateur Radio Society has a talk on
military radios by Ivan Thomas, M0IRT. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958
777363.

On Friday 3 September, Lincoln Short-Wave Club will be preparing the SSB
Field Day site from 3pm. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO,
on 01427 788356.

On Friday 3 September, South Birmingham Radio Society has planned a
construction evening and ragchew. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September, Lincoln Short-Wave Club will be
taking part in SSB Field Day. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788356.

On Saturday 4 September Telford & District Amateur Radio Society will be
setting up for the Telford Hamfest. Setup starts at 5pm. Contact Mike,
G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Saturday 4 September, Wythall Radio Club has Session 1 of the
Advanced Course. Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by e-mail to
.

On Sunday 5 September, Midland Amateur Radio Society will be visiting
the Telford Hamfest. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Sunday 5 September, South Birmingham Radio Society has a club stand
at the Telford Hamfest. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Sunday 5 September, Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has a
barbecue and Fun Day organised at the Portakabin. For more information
contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 07947 76448.

On Sunday 5 September, Telford & District Amateur Radio Society will be
involved in the Telford Hamfest. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

GB2RS welcomes information from all RSGB affiliated clubs. We invite
club secretaries to e-mail details of forthcoming meetings to
.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

On Monday 30 August, Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has no
meeting due to the Bank Holdiay. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477
0036.

On Monday 30 August, Scarborough Amateur Radio Society has no meeting
due to the Bank Holiday. Details from Jerry Scarr, G6LBL, on 01751
476601.

On Monday 30 August, Sheffield Amateur Radio Club are putting the final
preparations together for SSB Field Day. There is also a social evening.
For more information contact Trevor Wood, M0TWS, by e-mail to
.

On Tuesday 31 August, Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society will enjoy a
film night. For more information contact Martin Hazel, M0ZIF, on 01524
581381.

On Tuesday 31 August, Otley Amateur Radio Society will be taking part in
the 70MHz UK Activity Contest. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768 996370.

On Wednesday 1 September, Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is
holding its AGM. Contact Anthony Vinters, on 01422 822636.

On Wednesday 1 September, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has a talk on the
Audio Signal Generator Project by Bob, M0GAP. Contact Gordon MacNaught,
G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Thursday 2 September, Brigg & District Amateur Radio Club will be
enjoying the Moonbounce experience with Howard Ling, G4CCH. Details from
John, 2E0III, on 01652 632938.

On Thursday 2 September, South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a
talk on WSPR by Ron, G3SVW. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.

On Friday 3 September, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club has a night on
the air. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday 3 September Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is setting up and
getting ready to take part in the SSB Field Day. Contact Gordon
MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club will be
taking part in SSB Field Day. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377
240573.

On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September Ripon & District Amateur Radio
Society will be taking part in SSB Field day using the callsign G4SJM.
They have designed a special QSL card for the event. More information
from Rob Hall, M0RBY, on 0787 608 5631.

]]> Info Newsdesk@rsgb.org.uk http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153637 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153618&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:20:11 GMT Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) Report 1724 - August 27 2010 Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1724 with a release date of Friday, August 27 2010 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1. The following is a Q-S-T. The last suspects in the murder of Gary Haas, N5VGH, and his wife Linda are captured, more on ham... Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) Report 1724 - August 27 2010

Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1724 with a release date of
Friday, August 27 2010 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.

The following is a Q-S-T. The last suspects in the murder of Gary
Haas, N5VGH, and his wife Linda are captured, more on ham radios role
in the wake of massive flooding in Pakistan, India gives its hams
access to 6 meters, baby monitors purchased in the United states are
causing havoc to two way radio communications across Japan and Cody
Anderson, KI4FUV is presented the 25th annual Amateur Radio Newsline
Young Ham of the Year Award at the Huntsville Hamfest. Come join in
the celebration on Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) report number 1724
coming your way right now.


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RADIO CRIME: ALLEGED MURDERERS OF N5VGH AND HIS WIFE CAPTURED

The last two of three alleged killers of Gary Haas, N5VGH, and his wife
Linda have been captured in Arizona. Amateur Radio Newsline's Mark
Abramowicz, NT3V, is here with the details:

--

Authorities in Arizona say it was the suspicions of a forest ranger about
an unattended campfire and a vehicle backed into trees which helped lead to
the arrests of John McCluskey and Casslyn Welch.

They say the two were hiding out in a campground southeast of the Sunrise
Ski Resort in Apache County, Arizona, when the ranger made the discovery
and called federal authorities.

After checking the license plate of the car, authorities found it matched a
vehicle missing from Santa Rosa, New Mexico and suspected McCluskey and
Welch were responsible for the theft.

Investigators say the car came from an area where authorities discovered
the bodies of Gary Haas and his wife in a burned-out trailer.

In charging documents released by the U.S. Attorney's office in New Mexico,
graphic details of events leading up to the couple's murder were spelled
out.

Investigators say McCluskey, Welch, and another man, identified as Tracy
Allen Province carjacked the couple's pickup truck and their camper trailer
on Aug. 2 at a rest area off Interstate 40 in Quay County, New Mexico.

Authorities allege the trio forced the couple to drive to an area between
Tucumcari and Santa Rosa, New Mexico where they stopped. It was there,
investigators say, McCluskey took the couple at gunpoint to the camper
trailer and shot them, killing both.

With the bodies still in the camper, the fugitives drove to a remote area
of Guadalupe County in New Mexico where they unhitched the camper trailer
and set it on fire with the couple's bodies still inside. The burned out
trailer with the couple's remains inside was found August 4th.

That led to a massive manhunt for McCluskey, Province and Welch. It is
believed Welch helped McCluskey and Province and another inmate, Daniel
Renwick to escape from a private prison in Arizona.

Renwick split from all of them right away and was captured in Colorado a
few days after the breakout.
Province then split from the couple and was captured in Wyoming on Aug. 10.
McCluskey and Welch, who were first cousins and fiancées, remained on the
lam for another nine days.

All are jailed in lieu of very high bail and facing a host of serious
charges ranging from kidnapping to murder.

For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Mark Abramowicz, NT3V.

--

If found guilty at a federal trial, McCluskey, Province and Welch would
face either life in prison without the possibility of parole or death by
lethal injection. (ARNewsline(tm) from US Marshall's Office Press Release)

**

HAM HELP: ASSISTANCE ASKED TO FIND MISSING ARIZONA HAM

Police and family members are asking for the public's help to locate David
Wile, KE7SWL, of Glendale Arizona. Wile was last seen on Saturday, August
21st at around 11:30 a.m. at his home near 43rd and Maryland Avenues in
Glendale.

David Wile, KE7SWL, is a white male, 30-years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall,
weighing between 180 and 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. ABC
15 dot com says that his silver 2003 Honda Accord, with Arizona license
plate 505 VGA, is also missing.

KE7SWL's brother is Alun Wile. He told ABC 15 dot com that he became
worried after David missed a competition that he was scheduled to attend on
Saturday at Paragon Dance Studio in Tempe, Arizona.

Anyone with information on David Wile's where-abouts is asked to contact
the Glendale Arizona Police Department. A photo of David Wile is on-line
at tinyurl.com/37tcdu8 (KE7JDO, AMC15.com, QRZ.com)

**

RESCUE RADIO: HAM HELPS HAM IN ARKANSAS ROAD ATTACK

Whether it was road rage or an attempted robbery nobody is quite sure. But
on the morning of August 22nd, David Terrell, N5YLG, was driving on
Interstate 30 between Texarkana, Texas, and Malvern Arkansas when someone
rammed the rear of his car two or three times. Terrell works for a drug
company delivering to nursing homes and hospitals. Luckily his company car
is a retired police cruiser that had the speed to outrun the would-be
attackers.

At the time of the skirmish, Terrell was in an area where there is no cell
phone coverage. However he was able to contact Timothy Leet, K5RQO
through the 147.120 repeater in Benton Arkansas. Leet, who is a former
emergency dispatcher was able to make phone contact with the Arkansas State
Police and Clark County Sherriff's office. Working with the sheriff, he
was able to coordinate an intercept to assist N5YLJ. Authorities located
Terrell and found that was alright except for some aches and pains. At
airtime, the person or persons who rammed Terrell's car are still at
large. (KC5JUQ)

**

RESCUE RADIO: HAM RADIO CONTINUES TO ASSIST IN PAKISTAN FLOODING

Ham radio continues as a lifeline in the flooding situation in
Pakistan. WIA newsman Jim Linton, VK3PC, has the latest:

--

The medical and food support being provided to the many people affected by
the flood disaster in Pakistan affecting six million people is being
assisted by the combined efforts of radio amateurs, a group of four wheel
drive enthusiasts.

Around a quarter of the country has been affected by the floods over the
last three weeks that were triggered by intense summer monsoon rainfall
swelling the Indus River into Pakistan's worst ever flood.

The United Nations estimates 20 million have been affected in
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh provinces and 1600 lives lost.

One of those involved with the Pakistan Amateur Radio Society emergency
communications effort is Asad Marwat, AP2AUM. He reports that more than 20
hams are keeping lines of communications open and the plan is to increase
this to 30 in a week's time.

With both landlines and mobile phone services failed in the flood affected
areas, he said that most of the radio traffic is through a 2-metre band
repeater which is now linked to two homebrewed 2m/70cm cross-band repeaters
or translators extending coverage area.

PARS has teamed up with the Islamabad Jeep Club which is a group with
members who own and drive 4WD sport utility vehicles. Their expertise in
driving on most difficult terrains is proving to be of great assistance to
deliver essential relief supplies and medical help immediately after the
flood. They are also working in collaboration with the Pakistan Academy of
Family Physicians.

I'm Jim Linton, VK3PC

--

Word is that ham radio operations in support of flood relief efforts will
be ongoing for the foreseeable future. (WIA News)

**

WORLDBEAT: UK REGULATOR OFCOM WILL STILL PROTECT THE HAM BANDS

Some good news on the interference mitigation front for hams in the United
Kingdom. The Radio Society of Great Britain has obtained clarification
from telecommunications regulator Ofcom about the changes in
responsibilities for interference investigation.

In a nutshell. the position of Ofcom is that the British Broadcasting
Corporation is now responsible for investigating interference affecting
domestic UK television and radio broadcast reception. The Ofcom website
provides some initial advice to those experiencing problems with TV and
radio reception and a link to the BBC to report interference and request
assistance.

However, and this is very important to UK hams. Ofcom remains responsible
for investigating interference to the amateur service, and to broadcast
services originating outside the UK.

Ofcom tells the RSGB that its website is undergoing significant changes,
but that the new site will make clear the division
of responsibilities. It will also include a web form for reporting
interference to the amateur service. In the meantime, the web form for
reporting cases of abuse on amateur frequencies can also be used for
reporting interference, for example from BPL related devices.

As reported several weeks ago, an initial news release from Ofcom had
stated it was turning interference mitigation over to the BBC. Because of
the incomplete wording in the release, many hams in nthe British Isles were
fearful that protecting the amateur bands from interference would no longer
be an Ofcom responsibility. However, Ofcom now says this is not the case.

**

RESTRUCTURING: INDIA GIVES ITS HAMS 6 METERS

Hams in India have been granted a new allocation on 6 meters. According to
the Ohio Penn DX Newsletter, the new allocation permits F1B, F2B, F3E, F3C
modes from 50 to 54 MHz using 25 watts maximum power. Modes overlooked or
purposely not allowed are CW, SSB and several others popular on the VHF and
UHF bands.

In addition to the new 6 meter allocation, India's licensing structure has
now been restructured with only two classes of license. These are the
Restricted and the General and both will be issued with either a 20 years
or lifetime license term. (VU2PTT, OPDX)

**

BREAK 1

From the United States of America, We are the Amateur Radio Newsline,
heard on bulletin stations around the world including the Reading Club and
its W3BN station serving the city of Reading Pennsylvania.

(5 sec pause here)


**

WITH NEWSLINE: THE 2010 YHOTY AWARD PRESENTED TO CODY ANDERSON KI4FUV

Saturday, August 21st was a special day for 17 year old Cody Anderson,
KI4FUV, when he was presented the 25th annual Amateur Radio Newsline Young
Ham of the Year Award. The ceremony took place before a packed house at
the 2010 Huntsville Hamfest and was emceed by Amateur Radio Newsline's
producer Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF. He enumerated some of the points that the
judging committee considered in selecting Cody Anderson for the award:

--

WA6ITF: "He answers calls with the Harriman Fire Department as a volunteer
Explorer, and with as much concern for life and property as the paid staff,
and serves his fellow man with concern and passion.

His nominator sums it up this way: 'Cody is a mature and outstanding young
man who demonstrates unselfish work for his community and for others, and
is truly an ambassador of amateur radio and its role in public service.' "

--

But it was Rich Moseson, W2VU, of corporate underwriter CQ Magazine who
told the crowd of Cody Anderson's life saving action:

--

W2VU: "His radio club had sponsored a CPR class and he took the
class. And just a couple of months later he was out providing
communications for a race when a runner who had just passed his check point
collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. Cody, after calling for help on
his radio, along with another runner, performed CPR until the Paramedics
got there. Due to their efforts and the quick radio response, that runner
recovered completely."

--

And with all these accolades, Cody Anderson's acceptance speech was what
those who know this amazing 17 year old have come to expect:

--

KI4FUV: "I would just like to say that I appreciate Amateur Radio
Newsline, Yaesu and CQ Magazine for all that they have done for me, and I'm
just honored to receive the award and I appreciate it."

--

In addition to a plaque from Amateur Radio Newsline, Cody received several
gifts from the awards corporate underwriters. Vertex Standard gave Cody
his trip to the Huntsville Hamfest along with a Yaesu FT-817ND back-packer
transceiver. Heil Sound provided Cody with an ultra-lightweight mic and
earphone boomset. CQ awarded Cody with an expense paid week at Spacecamp
Huntsville that KI4FUV generously donated back to the Spacecamp Scholarship
Office. This so that it can be used to provide tuition to Spacecamp to
some needy youngster at some future date.

Also present at the ceremony were two former Young Ham of the Year
recipients. Christopher Arthur, NB4V and Andrea Hartlage, KG4IUM, had
words of praise for Cody and we will have that part of the story in next
weeks Amateur Radio Newsline report. Meantime, our thanks to Chairman
Charlie Emmerson, N4OKL and his staff at the Huntsville Hamfest for once
again hosting this years Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham of the Year
Award. (ARNewsline)

**

RESCUE RADIO: SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

September is National Preparedness Month and if you haven't done so
already, you might want to consider joining your radio club or repeater
group to the National Preparedness Month Coalition.

National Preparedness Month is designed to encourage Americans to take
simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and
communities. Membership in the National Preparedness Month Coalition is
open at no cost to all public and private sector organizations. By joining
the Coalition your organization would agree to promote emergency
preparedness during the month of September.

Once you register you will receive access to the National Preparedness
Month Web site where you can find a toolkit that includes templates,
resources, and tips to assist you with promoting emergency preparedness.
You will also find an National Preparedness Month calendar where you can
post your events and see what other organizations are doing in your
community. In addition, can share your success stories and read about the
successes of others.

To learn more about National Preparedness Month visit www.ready.gov. So
far, more than 2,800 organizations have signed up. The goal is
3,200. (READY Campaign release)

**

RADIO TERRORISM: KRKO TOWERS REINSTALLED

Two towers a a Washington state radio station's transmitter site that were
toppled last September in an apparent act of eco-terrorism were to be
reinstalled on August 16th. A spokesman for KRKO 1380-AM that serves the
Everett area said on August 12th that the 349-foot and 199-foot towers will
be lifted by crane at the station's site and restore the station to full
power.

Station General Manager Andy Skotdal told the HeraldNet that even though it
took longer that he expected, he was proud that the station never stopped
broadcasting. Skotdal said that his staff had the ability to transmit in
multiple ways, from that and other sites.

Last September, the two radio towers were toppled by heavy equipment. A
cloth was hung on a fence nearby with a message that read: "Wassup? Sno
Cty? ELF"

ELF is the acronym for the Earth Liberation Front, a known eco-terrorism
group. (RBR)

**

RADIO LAW: US-PURCHASED BABY MONITORS INTERFEREING WITH RADIO COMMS IN JA

Two way radio communications used by taxi and other motor vehicle drivers
in Japan are being affected by disruptions caused by baby monitors on
United States operated military bases. Officials in Tokyo said that U-S
purchased baby monitors used by parents on bases were emitting signals
strong enough to interfere with other nearby domestic Japanese
transmissions.

According to the Japanese internal affairs and communications ministry, the
devices emit strong signals on the same frequencies as those used for
mobile telephones and other two-way radio communications in that nation.
The devices have disrupted local taxi communications near bases
in Okinawa, Tokyo, Kanagawa and other areas, the ministry added.

A U-S official said the military discouraged the use of US-bought baby
monitors by its personnel. The US has some 47,000 military personnel
stationed at bases in Japan. (WIA News)

**

RADIO LAW: FCC SAYS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OVERALL ON NTHE INCREASE

The FCC has released its report on inquiries and complaints processed by
the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau during the first quarter of
2010. The total number of inquiries for all four reported categories
increased more than 7%, from 24,496 in the 4th quarter of 2009 to 26,240 in
the first quarter of 2010. The bulk of the radio and television
broadcasting inquiries, 52%, pertained to broadcast programming issues.

Complaints for the first quarter of 2010 rose 2305 overall to 177,589,
driven by a giant 1259% increase in radio and television complaints to
132,416. The majority of complaints involved broadcast indecency as the
Commission received 127,655 out of 130,651 indecency complaints. (FCC)

**

RADIO MEMORIAL: PA CLUB TO HOLD ON-AIR 911 OPERATION

Look for special event station N3U slash United Flight 93 will be on the
air between September 9th to the 13th. This to commemorate the lives lost
in the wanton acts of terrorism against the United States by agents of al
Quida that took place on September 11, 2001.

This operation is to be sponsored by the Blair Amateur Radio Society, W3PN,
along with various local, state and government agencies. These include the
City of Altoona, Blair County Pennsylvania, the Red Cross and several
others. Operators at N3U will include W3BTX, W3TEF and other W3PN club
members.

Listen for N3U slash United Flight 93 on 160 through 6 meters using CW and
SSB. QSL N3U/Flt 93 via W3PN, by the Bureau or direct. Please include
Self Addressed Stamped Envelope with enough postage to reach your location.

For more details, see the call N3U, the Pennsylvania Memorial Station For
the Sept 11th, 2001 Attacks on QRZ.com. (Via e-mail)

**

BREAK 2

This is ham radio news for today's radio amateur. From the United States
of America, We are the Amateur Radio Newsline with links to the world from
our only official website at www.arnewsline.org and being relayed by the
volunteer services of the following radio amateur:

(5 sec pause here)

**

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: SILICOM GRAPHITE LION BATTERY HOLDS DOUBLE THE POWER

Imagine doubling or tripling the time you can operate your H-T on a single
battery charge. Researchers at Austria's Institute for Chemistry and
Technology of Materials of Graz University of Technology have developed a
new method that utilizes silicon for lithium-ion batteries. Its storage
capacity is ten times higher than the graphite substrate which has been
used up to now, and promises considerable improvements for users.

In the newly developed process, researchers utilize a silicon-containing
gel and apply it to the graphite substrate material. In this way the
graphite works as a buffer, cushioning the big changes in volume of the
silicon during the uptake and transfer of lithium ions. As silicon has a
lithium-ion storage capacity some ten times higher than the up-to-now
commercially used graphite, the new material can store more than double the
quantity of lithium ions without changes to the battery lifetime.

The new findings came to light in the "NanoPoliBat" EU project. They have
been recently submitted to the patent office by researchers together with
their co-operation partner Varta Microbattery. (Science OnLine)

**

WORLDBEAT: NEW AM TRANSMITTER TESTED ON YAP

And word that V6AI at 1491kHz from Colonia on the island of Yap in the
Federated States of Micronesia will be back on the air with 10,000 Watts of
non directional power, possibly by the time you hear this newscast. This,
after the former AM transmitter malfunctioned on January 20, 2009 requiring
it to be replaced.

Since then, the station has been operating as 500 Watts FM only as KUTE on
88.1 MHz. But due to the terrain the majority of the people of Yap,
especially those in the outlining villages and the neighboring islands,
have had no radio reception from the government for over 19 months.

Even after the new Nautel transmitter passes proof of performance, AM radio
will not be in full operation and may discontinue broadcasting from time to
time. This, until such time as new programs are produced and an approved
schedule is in place. (W8HDU)

**

HAM RADIO IN SPACE: SO67 OPERATIONAL ON ALMOST A DAILY BASIS

Turning to ham radio news from space, the Sumbandillasat SO-67 South
African ham radio satellite is again operational over that nation on almost
a daily basis. However, its availability is somewhat limited due the
current image downloading schedule. More details are on line at
www.amsatsa.org.za. (SARL)

**

HAM RADIO IN SPACE: TWO ARISSATS TO HEAD TO RUSSIA IN SEPTEMBER

Two ARISSat Amateur Radio satellites should be shipped to Russia in
September with a launch slated for January 2011. Both birds are now
manifested on Progress 41P to get ARISSat's to the ISS.

Actually four ARISSat satellites have been assembled in Orlando,
Florida. The two Russian flight units are assembled, electronics are
undergoing operational tests, software is close to being the final version
and the team expects to have the satellite complete and ready for vibration
tests shortly. However no date has been finalized for the vibration test
to take place.

According to the team building the birds NASA has been very instrumental in
getting ARISSat an export license, arranging for transportation to Russia
and helping clarify how the satellite will be attached to the Progress
vessel. Shipping the two satellites to Russia in September will provide
enough time to install the Kursk experiment, test their battery with the
satellite and do additional tests before shipping to Baikonur Cosmodrome in
Kazakhstan for launch. (WA4SXM)

**

RADIOSPORTS: IARU REGION 3 ARDF CHAMPIONSHIP IN AUSTRALIA IN 2011

From the radiosports page comes word that planning has begun for this
Biennial IARU Region 3 Amateur Radio Direction Finding or ARDF
Championships to be held in Australia in late 2011. This, with the
Wireless Institute of Australia hosting the games.

The 2011 event will be held in regional Victoria State although an exact
location and venue is yet to be announced. Wireless Institute of Australia
ARDF Coordinator and an International Class Referee Jack Bramham, VK3WWW,
has taken on responsibility for the organization and management of the
event. He is assisted by the resources of the Victorian ARDF Group with
the Wireless Institute of Australia providing administrative support.

The same event was held down-under back in 2003 and had the assistance of a
number of amateur radio groups not normally involved with ARDF. Organizers
have indicated the same approach will be taken when the Amateur Radio
Direction Finding Championships return to Australia in 2011. (VK3PC)

**

DX

In DX, the Saba 2010 team has completed all preparations for the activation
of Saba beginning beginning on October 10th. As you know by now, that is
the likely date that the Netherlands Antilles will cease to exist and
several new DXCC entities will be created. One of those new countries
should be Saba/St. Eustatius due to their close proximity. Although, this
is not a 100% certainty, the ham radio team believes that this is likely
enough to plan the operation. More information is on line at www dot
saba2010 dot com.

Meantime, DK1II is on the air from Fiji as 3D2II through September
10th. His operation is limited to his spare time because he is involved
with the Rotary Club of Lautoka project. He's reportedly operating CW
using an Elecraft K3 and DX-Wire pole for 10 through 40 meters. QSL via
his home callsign or the Logbook of the World.

G0OPA, will be active as 8P9LJ between September 12th and November 8th. No
other details of his operation are known at this time. If you work him,
QSL as directed on the air.

DF5UG, will be operational from West Malaysia, East Malaysia and Brunei for
the next three weeks. Callsigns to listen out for are 9M2QQ, 9M8QQ and
V85QQ. Again QSL this one as directed on the air.

N7OU is returning to Rarotonga and will be operational as E51NOU between
October 18th and November 13th. Operations will be on 40 through 10 meters
as time permits. QSL via N7OU.

Members of the Virginia DX Century Club will be active from Gunantanamo
Bay, Cuba, between October 5 to the 19th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL each operator via his home call as directed on
the air.

Lastly, K3LP will be active stroke HI7 from Punta Cana in the Dominican
Republic through October 4th. His operation will be limited as this is a
family holiday, so look for him during the late evening and early morning
hours only. QSL via his home callsign.

(Above from various DX news sources)

**

THAT FINAL ITEM: ARES TURNS 75

And finally this week, its Happy Birthday to ARES as the service turns
75. Pete Summers, KL2GY, has the details:

--

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service, ARES, will be celebrating its 75th
anniversary from September through December 2010. This program of the
ARRL the national association for Amateur Radio has provided "ham radio
"
emergency communications for agencies such as the American Red Cross,
Salvation Army, countless Emergency Operations Centers and other responders
in the worst of times.

Their specially trained radio communications volunteers give thousands of
hours of community service for free. Right here in your community, or
maybe even in your neighborhood the Amateur Radio Emergency Service has
been providing this service for many years.

The fastest way to turn an emergency into a disaster is to loose
communications. In events from ice storms to Hurricane Katrina and Haiti,
when normal communications systems were down or overloaded, the Amateur
Radio operators of the ARES programs filled requests for communications aid.

Over the years the program name and equipment has changed but the vision
remains. The modern communications nets that ARES can quickly create to
blanket whole regions - without the need for other infrastructure - remain
critical in emergency planning. In the first hours and days of a major
event, Amateur Radio is often the source of initial information on the
type, scope and reactions needed to save lives. Recognition of this
capability led to formal agreements with DHS, FEMA, NOAA and other federal,
state and local agencies. When the Internet, cell phone and electricity go
out they call on us, the hams.

The first mention of an organized Amateur Radio emergency response
organization appears in the September 1935 issue of QST Magazine. We are
75, and still growing.

--

You can hear and download the full 4 minute version of this report at
www.arrl.org/ares-anniversary. Meantime, we say a very happy 75th birthday
ARES, and congratulations to all who have participated in this ham radio
gift of public service to all of mankind. (ARES)

**

NEWSCAST CLOSE

With thanks to Alan Labs, AMSAT, the ARRL, the CGC Communicator, CQ
Magazine, the FCC, the Ohio Penn DX Bulletin, Radio Netherlands, Rain, the
RSGB, the Southgate News and Australia's W-I-A News, that's all from the
Amateur Radio Newsline(tm). Our e-mail address is
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For now, with Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, at the editors desk, I'm Don
Carlson,
KQ6FM, in Reno, Nevada, saying 73 and we thank you for listening.

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]]> Info William M. Pasternak http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153618 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153456&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:47:43 GMT San Francisco broadcaster Dave McElhatton, born December 8, 1928, died
August 23, 2010.

When in high school, I listened to him broadcasting “Music 'Til Dawn”.

In the early '60s, I took a six-week cross-country trip on a
motorcycle. While on The Road, I'd call KCBS and Dave would put me on
the air – “Motorcycle Lew! Where Are You Now?” – during his morning
program to relate my adventures. On return, we did a fifteen-minute
interview in the Palace Hotel studio. Appreciative of the publicity,
the motorcycle manufacturer gave me a new top-of-the-line machine.

]]> Info Lew D. Serbin http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153456 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153410&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:00:25 GMT SARL NEWS - SUNDAY 22 August 2010 You are listening to ZS6SRL, the official radio station of the South African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South Africa, with a news bulletin every Sunday at 08:15 CAT in Afrikaans and at 08:30 CAT in English. To listen to a web stream,... SARL NEWS - SUNDAY 22 August 2010

You are listening to ZS6SRL, the official radio station of the South
African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South
Africa, with a news bulletin every Sunday at 08:15 CAT in Afrikaans and
at 08:30 CAT in English. To listen to a web stream, visit
www.sarl.org.za, click on 'ARMI' and follow the links for details.
PLEASE NOTE: for audio via Echolink, connect to ZS0JPL-R.

You can download this bulletin and previous ones from www.sarl.org.za
and also subscribe to receive future bulletins by e-mail.

Your newsreader this morning is (name), (call sign), on 145,725 and
7,066 MHz from Pretoria, with relays on 7,066 and 3,695 MHz SSB.

SILENT KEY

Louw du Plessis - ZR6ATZ passed away very suddenly at home on Monday
16th August 2010 at the age of 66. He will be sorely missed by his Wife
Gwen, children and Grandchildren.

Senator Fransesco Cossiga, IqFCG, passed away on Tuesday the 17th in
Rome. After being Italian minister of Interior affairs, he later became
Prime Minister and then President of Italy from 1985 to 1992.

During his tenure as President he operated a station from his offices
He was quite active as a DXer and hê was member of the "CQ Hall of
fame".

Our sincerest condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased.


(PAUSE)

In the news today:

ARRL/TAPR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE

SAT NETWORK

ANOTHER LOOK AT PLT REGULATIONS

You are listening to ZS6SRL. Stay tuned for more details on these and
other important and interesting news items.

ARRL/TAPR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE

Aficionados of digital communications are gearing up for the 29th
annual ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC), September
24-26 near Portland, Oregon. The ARRL/TAPR DCC is an international
forum for radio amateurs to meet, publish their work and present new
ideas and techniques. Presenters and attendees will have the
opportunity to exchange ideas and learn about recent hardware and
software advances, theories, experimental results, and practical
applications.

The DCC is for all levels of technical experience - not just for the
expert. Not only is the three day conference technically stimulating,
it is a weekend of fun for all who have more than a casual interest in
any aspect of amateur digital electronics and communications;
introductory sessions are scheduled throughout the conference to
introduce new technical topics for both beginners and experts. Topics
at the DCC include, but are not limited to: Software defined radio
(SDR); digital voice (D-STAR, P25, WinDRM, FDMDV, G4GUO); digital
satellite communications; Global Position System (GPS); precision
timing; Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS); short messaging (a
mode of APRS); Digital Signal Processing (DSP); HF digital modes;
Internet interoperability with Amateur Radio networks; spread spectrum;
IEEE 802.11 and other license-exempt systems adaptable for Amateur
Radio; using TCP/IP networking over Amateur Radio; mesh and
peer-to-peer wireless networking; emergency and Homeland Defense backup
digital communications; using Linux in Amateur Radio; updates on AX.25,
and other wireless networking protocols.

SAT NETWORK

SA AMSAT has introduced SAT NETWORK, a regular discussion on satellite
on an INTECNET basis. The first SAT NETWORK will discuss the payload
options for the proposed SA AMSAT payload. It will be on the air on
Sunday 29 August 2010 at 19:30. John Williscroft, ZS6EF, will introduce
the subject with a presentation on an imaginary satellite and its multi
payloads built on the back of fold-out solar panels. The idea is to set
the scene for a useful discussion. You are invited to join the
discussion. By courtesy of the SARL, SAT NETWORK will be facilitated by
the same team as the President's Net and Intecnet on a repeater in the
Cape Town area, the Eastern Cape repeater network, Durban and Gauteng.
Marten, ZS6ZY, will relay ob 3 718 kHz and Chris, ZS6FCS, will take
care of Echolink and the Webcast.

SO67 OPERATIONAL ON ALMOST A DAILY BASIS

SO67 will be operational over South African on almost a daily basis.
The availability over South Africa is somewhat limited due the current
image downloading schedule. Details are on www.amsatsa.org.za.

WHO SAYS CHRISTMAS COMES ONLY ONCE A YEAR?

For Fred Scheepers, ZS1FCS, it came early this when he was the lucky
winner at the Cape Town Radio Technology in Action 2010 event of a
surprise package donated by Kobus Conradie, ZS1K, of Let's Play Radio.
Kobus donated a Yaesu FT60E, Twin-band Wide Receive Handheld
Transceiver. The radio valued at R1 900 was one of the many prizes in
the attendance draw. Attending a RTA can be more than fun, it could be
profitable. Thanks to Kobus and congratulations to Fred.

ANOTHER LOOK AT PLT REGULATIONS

Towards the end of last year, ICASA technical staff finalised the PLT
regulations and submitted them to the ICASA board for approval and
publication in the Government Gazette. From the discussion at the SABS
TC73 committee dealing with EMC matters held last week it appears that
Workgroup 6 who originally dealt with PLT will have an opportunity to
relook at the draft before it will be resubmitted to the ICASA Board.
The delays were brought about by changes on the ICASA Board with the
designated councillor having retired. The SARL is represented on TC73
and our representative is the convener of workgroup 6. The current
draft, while not including all the SARL proposals, includes a
reasonable mitigation clause should interference affect HF users in an
area where PLT is employed.

PROPAGATION REPORT

Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the solar activity is still at low
levels. The sun is nearly blank of sunspots and the current streak of
daily spots which stands at 53 may soon come to an end. The effective
sunspot number is expected to be less than 25 for the coming week.

20 m will provide the best opportunities for DX followed by 40 m.
Conditions to India will be good from the late afternoons till after
sunset. During sunset it will be good towards Europa. Contacts with the
USA are still challenging. Contacts with Australia and New Zealand are
possible at sunrise on 20 m and on 40 m after sunset. Weak 15 m
openings to Brazil and South America are possible during the
afternoons.

For the CW and digital enthusiasts 30 m may be very rewarding with
openings to many parts of the world.

Locally is 40 m the work horse for contacts around the country with 30
m also being very useful for contacts over the longer distances. 80 m
will be best during the early mornings, late afternoons and during the
evenings as well as over the shorter distances.

Please visit www.spaceweather.co.za for further information.

DIARY OF EVENTS

21/22 August - International Lighthouse weekend; 24 August - Logs for
the YL sprint to be in to ; 29 August - SATNET
at 19:30 on the air; 31 August - Closing date for submission of
proposals for the 2011 SARL Contest Manual.

SARL News invites clubs and individuals to submit news items of
interest to radio amateurs and shortwave listeners. Submit news items -
if possible - in both English and Afrikaans to
www.sarl.org.za/newsinbox.asp, not later than the Thursday preceding
the bulletin date.

The SARL also invites you to listen to Amateur Radio Mirror
International every Sunday morning at 10:00 CAT on 145,750 MHz in the
Pretoria-area, with relays on 7 082, 7 205 and 17 560 kHz. There is
also a podcast by ZS6RO.For a web-stream and Echolink by ZS6FCS, visit
www.sarl.org.za, click on 'ARMI' and follow the links. A repeat
transmission can be heard on Mondays at 22:05 CAT on 3 215 kHz. Sentech
sponsors the ARMI transmissions on the non-amateur frequencies.

You have listened to a bulletin of the South African Radio League,
compiled by George, ZS6NE.

Thank you for listening, 73.

/EX

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]]> Info No Name http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153410 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153384&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:14 GMT GB2RS NEWS Sunday 22nd August 2010 The news headlines Ofcom clarifies interference investigation changes AO-51 comes back into service after break GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 22nd August 2010

The news headlines

Ofcom clarifies interference investigation changes

AO-51 comes back into service after break

National Hamfest Award

The Society has now obtained clarification from Ofcom about the changes
in responsibilities for interference investigation. The position is that
the BBC is now responsible for investigating interference affecting
domestic TV & radio broadcast reception. The Ofcom website provides some
initial advice to those experiencing problems with TV & radio reception
and a link to the BBC to report interference & request assistance. Ofcom
remains responsible for investigating interference to the amateur
service, and to broadcast services originating outside the UK. Ofcom
tells us that its website is undergoing significant changes, but that
the new site will make clear the division of responsibilities, and
include a web form for reporting interference to the amateur service. In
the meantime, the web form for reporting cases of abuse on amateur
frequencies can also be used for reporting interference, for example,
from PLA devices.

Vice-President of Operations, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, reports that
after a brief outage aboard AO-51, the amateur radio satellite has been
restored to service. The cross band 145.92 to 435.300MHz repeater is set
to run with the 67Hz tone required to activate the satellite. Power
output was reported as 740 milliwatts.

The National Hamfest co-hosts, The Lincoln Short Wave Club, will offer
an award for the Ham Week UK. A special event station is being set up
for the National Hamfest. GB10NH will be on air from 28 September until
10 October. The station will be mainly on 40m and 80m, although some 2m
operation is also likely. To gain the award, stations must work GB10NH
and four other UK special event or club callsigns. It is open to all
amateurs and short wave listeners. No QSLs will be required. Other
special event stations that plan to be on the air during Ham Week UK
include GB2GW at Gleaston Water Mill, Ulverston, GB2RAF from the RAF Air
Defence Radar Museum at RAF Neatishead Norfolk, GB2SPY in Dover and
Furness Amateur Radio Society with G4ARF using Field Day aerials. Claims
to be made to Lincoln Short Wave Club, BSA Social Club, Aisthorpe,
Lincoln LN1 2SG. More information can be obtained by e-mailing
.

IARU representatives have a busy schedule with CEPT and WRC-12
preparatory meetings. Representatives from the UK need to attend these
meetings to protect existing amateur radio services and to progress
WRC-12 agenda items. CEPT Spectrum Engineering 24 is a group that
studies, amongst other matters, Short Range Devices, Ultra Wide Band and
Short Range Radars. Some of these devices are of particular interest to
the amateur services, with most short range devices active within the
70cm band. Vehicle anti-collision radars use 24 and 76GHz and talks are
aimed at ensuring that no interference is caused to the amateur
services. Peter Chadwick, G3RZP will be present at the next meeting that
takes place in Montegrotto, Italy between the 30 August and 3 September.
A meeting of CEPT Conference Preparatory Team Project Team C will take
place in Kristiansand, Norway between 1 and 3 September. This group is
studying a number of WRC-12 agenda items including 1.23, which is the
proposal for an amateur allocation around 500kHz. Colin Thomas, G3PSM is
the CEPT Coordinator for this item and national delegations will include
John, Gould G3WKL.

The Irish Radio Transmitters Society has asked that amateurs and short
wave listeners keep a listening watch around 28.265MHz FM as there have
been incursions by churches on this frequency heard throughout Europe at
up to 5 and 9 plus 20dB. The IRTS is collecting information on these
broadcasts to send to the national regulator, ComReg. All information
can be sent to Ger McNamara, EI4GXB who is the IRTS IARUMS co-ordinator
by e-mail to at ei4gxb@gmail.

GB50ATG has been on the air as part of the British Amateur Radio
Teledata Group's Golden Jubilee. The station has been operated a
different locations all around the UK for the last years and made nearly
8000 QSOs during that time. Special QSLs and awards are available. Check
the BARTG website for full details.

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

Today, 22 August, the Wildern Boot Sale Andover, takes place at Wildern
Village Hall. The nearest postcode for the event is SP11 0JE for satnav
users. Doors open at 10am and the entry fee is ?1.50. Pitches are ?6 and
tables in the hall ?8. Details from Martin Smith on 01980 612 070.

Also on today, 22 August, the Rugby Annual Radio Rally takes place at
Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby CV23 9PX. Doors open from 10am
to 4pm and entry is ?2. Contact Tony on 07759 684 411.

Next Sunday, 29 August, the Milton Keynes ARS Rally takes place at
Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB. There
will be trade stands, special interest groups and entry is ?2 for adults
and 50p for youngsters under 14 years of age. Doors open at 9.30am. Why
not make this a family day and visit the Betchley Park museum too?
Details from Steve Goodall, G6KJU, on 07866 673 192.

On Bank Holiday Monday, 30 August, the Huntingdonshire ARS Rally is
being held at the St Neots Community College, Barford Rd, St Neots, PE19
2SH. Doors open at 10am and you will find trade stands, an RSGB
bookstall and a Bring and Buy amongst the attractions.

Now for the news of special events

Today, 22 August, is the final day for this year's International
Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend event. Listen out for the hundreds of
stations before they go off air for another year. Members of South
Tyneside ARS will be running GB2SJ from Souter lighthouse, working all
modes and bands. They will also have a special event station on the air
to help raise awareness and support for the RNLI and, in particular,
Sunderland lifeboat. This event runs from 11am today, 22 August, until
4pm. The callsign for this event is GB1SLB. Visitors are, as usual,
welcome at both events and the organizers of GB1SLB would like to thank
Snowdonia radio for the donation of antennas for the event. There will
be demonstrations by RNLI lifeboats, lifeguards and RAF rescue
helicopter so it will be a fun day for all the family.

Cray Valley Radio Society will be celebrating a Festival of Amateur
Radio from the highest point in South London on Saturday 28 August
between 12 noon and 6pm, located in the garden of The Bull Hotel,
Shooters Hill, London, SE18. For further information contact Cliff G4HSU
by e-mail to . Please quote GB4SH in the header line.

8J6AIRA will be on the air to celebrate the founding of the city Aira on
Kyushu Island, is IOTA reference AS-077, from 23 to 31 August. QSL via
JARL bureau.

John, G3XYF is coordinating information for the annual Churches and
Chapels on the Air event that takes place this year on Saturday 11
September. If you are planning to put your local church or chapel on the
air, please e-mail John with the information to . For
more information on Churches and Chapels on the Air, go to
www.wacral.org.

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

YJ0VK will be the call of the forthcoming DXpedition to Vanuatu. The
team is made up of four Australian amateurs who will be operating from
27 August to 2 September. They will be operating on HF from Vanuatu's
main Island of Efate and special attention will be paid to the WARC
bands. More information along with QSL routing is available on line at
yj0vk.vkham.com.

GB1OL will be on the air from the island of Westray in Orkney until 27
August. This is IOTA reference EU-009. For QSL information, please check
out qrz.com.

Rolf, SV8/DL6ZFG/P will be operating from Corfu, IOTA reference EU-052,
from 21 to 28 August. He will be operating holiday style with his IC706,
100 watts and a triple-leg for 20m. QSL via DL6ZFG.

Fred, SV8/PA1FJ/P is going to hit the airwaves from Kythira, IOTA
reference EU-113, from 23 to 30 August. QSL via his home callsign either
direct or via the bureau. Fred is also happy to eQSL.

Now the contest news

Today, 22 August, the 4th 2m Backpacker Contest takes place. It is the
contest in which you also have to exchange the first two letters of your
postcode. Activity is between 1100 and 1500UTC and the exchange is
signal report, serial number, locator and postcode.

On 24 August it's the 50MHz UK Activity Contest, which runs from 1900 to
2130UTC. You can use any mode and your exchange must be signal report,
serial number and locator.

The RSGB 80m Club Sprint series started this month with the CW leg on
the 12th. Now it's the turn of SSB on 25 August. Work everyone, but
remember that once you have made a QSO as the result of calling CQ, you
have to vacate the frequency. Remember also that the contest exchange is
different for the Club Sprints, being serial number and your name but no
signal report. The event takes place between 1900 and 2030UTC.

The IRTS 2m Counties Autumn Contest takes place on Sunday 29 August. If
you're outside EI/GI, work EIs and GIs only, giving them a signal report
and serial number. Expect to receive a signal report, serial number and
their county. In the 2008 and 2009 running of this contest no entries at
all were received from outside of EI, so if a UK station had made just
one QSO it would have put him in top spot. That said, if any GIs are
active, their proximity to EI means you'll have to do well to beat them.
It's only 2 hours long between 1300 and 1500UTC but you can use all
modes on the 2m band.

31 August sees the 70MHZ UK Activity Contest take place between 1900 and
2130. You can use any mode on the band and your exchange should be
signal report, serial number and locator.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 9th to the 15th
of August, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 16th of August.

First, the latest smoothed monthly sunspot numbers for November,
December 2009 and January 2010 are now available and are 7.6, 8.3 and
9.3. Sunspot minimum took place in November 2008 with a smoothed monthly
sunspot number of 1.7. The smoothed monthly solar flux minimum occurred
a month early with a figure of 68.2 solar flux units. There is also a
geomagnetic cycle which is almost in line with the sunspot cycle. This
minimum took place in August 2009 with a smoothed monthly Ap index of
3.8 unit.

The solar disc had 4 or 5 sunspot groups visible for the first few days.
That's the highest number of groups visible so far this cycle. This
dropped to only 2 groups by the 14th and the 15th. Solar activity
started at very low levels but on the 14th and the 15th increased to low
when C class solar flares took place on both days. The C4 solar flare on
the 14th was associated with a coronal mass ejection. Solar flux levels
hovered around the mid 80's all week and the average was 85 units. The
90 day solar flux average on the 15th was 77 units. That's one unit up
on last week. X-ray flux levels varied little day to day and averaged B1
units. Geomagnetic activity started at just unsettled levels with an Ap
index on 10 units on the 9th and the 11th. The most likely cause was the
arrival of a weak coronal mass ejection that left the Sun on the 7th.
The average was Ap 5 units. Solar wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw
solar wind speeds increase to 500 kilometres per second on the 10th and
the 11th but then declined to 330 by the 13th. Particle densities were
low every day. Bz varied no more than minus 6 and plus 7 nanoTeslas at
the start of the period and between minus 4 and plus 2 nanoTeslas on the
quiet days.

And now the solar forecast. This week solar activity is expected to be
at very low levels. There is a slight chance that activity could
increase to low with the occasional C class solar flare taking place.
Solar flux levels should be in the low 80's for most of the week. For
the next couple of days geomagnetic activity should be unsettled due to
a recurring coronal hole. Expect an Ap index in the teens for both days.
Activity is expected to decline to quiet levels for the remainder of the
period. MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes should be about
19MHz for the south and 16MHz for the north. Darkness hour low should be
around 10MHz. Paths this week to South Africa should have a maximum
usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of around 26MHz. The
optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be about
21MHz. The best time to try this path will be between 1100 and 1600
hours. The second half of August normally signals the end of the summer
sporadic-E season. Saying that, opening should still take place on some
days, however, openings will be shorter in duration and less intense now
with openings on 144MHz not expected.

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

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 MIDLANDS

On Sunday 22 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a social meeting. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Sunday 22 August Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is visiting the
Rugby Radio Rally. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX,
on 01858 432105.

On Monday 23 August Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
closed. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548478, daytime.

On Monday 23 August South Birmingham Radio Society is having a contest
planning meeting and aerial review. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Monday 23 August Wythall Radio Club continues its Foundation course.
Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email to
.

On Tuesday 24 August Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has a
technical topics evening. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
.

On Tuesday 24 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its
operating night. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Tuesday 24 August Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509
504 319.

On Tuesday 24 August Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has its
chairman's barbecue. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 019 2642 4465.

On Tuesday 24 August Wythall Radio Club is having a natter night and is
on the air. Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email to
.

On Wednesday 25 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a gentleman's group afternoon. Details on the web at
http://kdars.co.uk.

On Wednesday 25 August Lincoln Short-Wave Club is putting G5FZ on the
air and planning for contests. More information from Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788356.

On Wednesday 25 August Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding training
classes and planning what rallies to visit. Details from Norman, G8BHE,
on 01214 229 787.

On Wednesday 25 August Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a foxhunt at Telford Town Park. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299
677.

On Thursday 26 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a training night. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Thursday 26 August Wythall Radio Club is holding a Foundation exam.
Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email to
.

On Friday 27 August Coventry Amateur Radio Society is operating 6m, 4m
and satellites.. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777363.

On Friday 27 August South Birmingham Radio Society has a construction
evening. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Saturday 28 August Lincoln Short-Wave Club is putting G5FZ on the air
and doing jobs around the shack. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788356.

On Saturday 28 August Wythall Radio Club commences its weekend event,
running a special event station at Landrover Show, Stoneleigh. Details
from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email to .

On Sunday 29 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a social meeting. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

On Monday 23 August Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air
and having a natter night. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Monday 23 August Bolton Wireless Club has a 2m direction finding
event starting from the Britannia Hotel. For details, send an email to
.

On Monday 23 August South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has its
monthly technical forum. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.

On Tuesday 24 August Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a
social evening. For more information contact Martin Hazel, M0ZIF, on
01524 581381.

On Tuesday 24 August Otley Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
50MHz UKAC and having a natter night. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768
996370.

On Wednesday 25 August Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
80m SSB Club Sprint. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Thursday 26 August Preston Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Richard, M0RDZ, on 0785 587 3566.

On Thursday 26 August Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is on the
air and having a natter night. More information from Rob Hall, M0RBY, on
0787 608 5631.

On Thursday 26 August Scarborough Amateur Radio Society is closed.
Details from Jerry Scarr, G6LBL, on 01751 476601.

On Thursday 26 August South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having
a talk on the Bletchley Park expedition by Dave, G4UGM. Details from
Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.

On Thursday 26 August Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a
talk on antennas by Dave Evans, G0EVA. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900
563117.

On Friday 27 August East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
components catalogues evening. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Saturday 28 August Wakefield & District Radio Society continues its
Foundation course. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117.

On NW Wednesday 25 August Chorley & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on repeaters by RSGB President Dave Wilson, M0OBW. Contact
Alan, G4PF, on 07740 582316.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

On Tuesday 24 August Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a
club night. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to .

On Tuesday 24 August Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is
having Morse code practice. Details from Norman, on 07740 946192.

On Wednesday 25 August West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has
construction projects and licence training. More information from Fred
Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

On Thursday 26 August Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk.
More information from Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663.

On Friday 27 August West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having
presentations, guest speakers, a raffle and a quiz. More information
from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

On Sunday 22 August Andover Radio Amateurs Club has its autumn boot
sale. Details from Martin, M0MWS, on 07776 181646.

On Sunday 22 August Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is taking part
in Lighthouse Weekend at Beachy Head lighthouse. For more information go
to www.mkars.org.uk.

On Monday 23 August Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is having a
portable night. For more information go to www.mkars.org.uk.

On Tuesday 24 August Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a club
net night. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Tuesday 24 August Dorking & District Radio Society is having a fish
and chip supper. Contact Garth, G3NPC, on 01737 359472.

On Tuesday 24 August Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk
on interference by Paul, G0VEP. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 023 9247 2846.

On Wednesday 25 August Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is looking at
interference problems. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.

On Wednesday 25 August Darenth Valley Radio Society is preparing for HF
field day. For more information send an email to Ray, .

On Wednesday 25 August Farnborough & District Radio Society is having a
club night. Details from Derek, G3OFA, by email to
.

On Wednesday 25 August Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is
looking at the G6ALU 80m SSB kit. Details from Richard, G3ZGC, on 01635
46241.

On Wednesday 25 August Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has an informal,
construction, workshop and Bright Sparks evening. Details from Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898678.

On Wednesday 25 August Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is putting
GX3WOR on the air for the 80m SSB Sprint contest. For more information
contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.

On Thursday 26 August Bittern Dx Group Club meeting planning SSB Field
Day. Details from Linda, G0AJJ, on 01692 404154.

On Thursday 26 August Edgware & District Radio Society is having a
natter night. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 0208 950 0658.

On Thursday 26 August King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night and 2m club net. Contact Ray, G3RSV, by email to
.

On Thursday 26 August Lowestoft & District Amateur Radio Club is having
a club night at the shack. Details from Phil, G0JSG, on 01502 585448.

On Friday 27 August Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Charlie, M0WYM, on 02380 439560.

On Friday 27 August Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a
visit by RSGB Region 12 Manager Phillip Brooks, G4NZQ and RSGB Essex
Deputy Regional Manager Mark Sanderson M0IEO. Contact Marc Litchman,
G0TOC, on 020 8502 1645.

On Friday 27 August Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio
night and table top sale. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239371.

On Friday 27 August Waterlooville Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
electronic warfare. Details from Rich, G4IBW, on 02392 680852.

On Friday 27 August Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is
closed. Contact Jim, M0CON, on 020 8874 7456.

On Saturday 28 August Gorleston Amateur Radio Society has its lunch time
meeting at the Short Blue Hotel, Gorleston. Contact David, G3OEP, on
01493 662 323.

On Sunday 29 August Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is holding its
annual rally at Bletchley Park. For more information go to
www.mkars.org.uk.

On Sunday 29 August Radio Society of Harrow is running its weekend
event, operating GX3EFX/P at the Harrow Museum for the Harrow in Leaf
show. More information from Linda, G7RJL, on 0208 386 8586.

On Sunday 29 August Edgware & District Radio Society is visiting
Bletchley Park for the Milton Keynes ARS rally. More information from
Mike, G4RNW, on 0208 950 0658.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Tuesday 24 August West Devon Radio Club is having a backyard and loft
antenna evening. All are welcome. Further information from Jules Cuddy,
M1AGY, on 01752 291588.

On Wednesday 25 August Taunton & District Amateur Radio Club is
operating the club station. Contact William, G3WNI, on 01823 666 234 for
more information.

On Wednesday 25 August Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is on the air. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417048.

On Thursday 26 August South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an on the air
evening supervised by David, G7PKJ. Contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275 834
282.

On Thursday 26 August Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317750.

On Thursday 26 August Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact
Steve Crask, G7AHP, by email to .

On Friday 27 August North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a t-shirt
and polo shirt printing evening and a committee meeting. Details from
Dick on 01454 218362.

NEWS FOR WALES

On Monday 23 August Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a junk sale
and club raffle. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 840292.


]]> Info Newsdesk@rsgb.org.uk http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153384 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153233&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:00:18 GMT SARL NEWS - SUNDAY 15 August 2010 You are listening to ZS6SRL, the official radio station of the South African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South Africa, with a news bulletin every Sunday at 08:15 CAT in Afrikaans and at 08:30 CAT in English. To listen to a web stream,... SARL NEWS - SUNDAY 15 August 2010

You are listening to ZS6SRL, the official radio station of the South
African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South
Africa, with a news bulletin every Sunday at 08:15 CAT in Afrikaans and
at 08:30 CAT in English. To listen to a web stream, visit
www.sarl.org.za, click on 'ARMI' and follow the links for details.
PLEASE NOTE: for audio via Echolink, connect to ZS0JPL-R.

You can download this bulletin and previous ones from www.sarl.org.za
and also subscribe to receive future bulletins by e-mail.

Your newsreader this morning is (name), (call sign), on 145,725 and
7,066 MHz from Pretoria, with relays on 7,066 and 3,695 MHz SSB.

SILENT KEY

Bill Gibson, ZS6ZC, also known as "Uncle Bill" to many radio amateurs,
has become silent key on Monday the 9th of August after a long illness.


Our sincerest condolences to his relatives and friends.

(PAUSE)

In the news today:

RTA GOES TO PORT ELIZABETH NEXT SATURDAY

SA AMSAT CUBESAT PROJECT REMAINS NAMELESS

ICASA WRITING NEW REGULATIONS

You are listening to ZS6SRL. Stay tuned for more details on these and
other important and interesting news items.

RTA GOES TO PORT ELIZABETH NEXT SATURDAY

The SARL Radio Technology in action 2010 symposium will be held in Port
Elizabeth on Saturday 21 August on the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University North campus. The venue is in building 23, lecture theatre
M223.

The programme covers a wide range of interests. Find out how DSP can
improve the audio from your receiver, get up to date with space weather
research in South Africa, understand what the SKA project will hold for
science in South Africa, learn about the first 3 unit CubeSat being
built at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and how to get
started on Amateur Radio Direction Finding.

The registration fee, payable at the door, is only R50 which includes
refreshments and a light finger lunch. It also includes entry into the
attendance prize competition sponsored by RS Components and others.
Learners and students enter free on presentation of their student
cards.

The full programme can be down loaded from www.sarl.org.za. Click on
the RTA button in the left hand menu on the home page. A map is also
available from the RTA pages. To get a programme mailed to you, send an
email to with PE RTA in the subject line.

Don't miss this great annual SARL event.

SA AMSAT CUBESAT PROJECT REMAINS NAMELESS

The SA AMSAT committee this week reviewed all the names proposed for
its CubeSat project but found none of the names proposed suitable for
the project. The committee decided to hold the naming of the project
until the payloads have been finalised. Many different payload options
were discussed but no final decision was made. The committee however
narrowed down the options for a payload to two. The first option is
centered around a payload that would promote satellite use by radio
amateurs in South Africa and the second option is a project of a
scientific nature that would also have appeal to the education sector.

The committee also decided to hold regular satellite nets to be called
SATNET. It will be run on the basis of the Intecnet with host stations
in various cities. The first SATNET is planned for Sunday 29 August at
19:30. The question of payloads for the CubeSat project will be the
subject for discussion. More details will be on www.amsatsa.org.za and
will be included in next week's SARL NEWS.

ICASA WRITING NEW REGULATIONS

ICASA is writing new regulations for all radio services. The
regulations will complement the Table of Frequency Allocations
published last week in the Government Gazette. In addition
supplementary band plans will be developed which, in the case of
amateur radio, will cover the amateur frequency allocations and specify
the conditions under which the bands may be used, such as modes and
permitted power levels.

In the table of frequency allocations amateur radio acquired a VLF
allocation namely from 135,7 - 137,8 kHz. Use of this allocation will
however have to wait till the supplementary band plan is promulgated.
At the SARL - ICASA liaison meeting held during last week ICASA agreed
as an interim measure to add the VLF allocation to the current radio
regulations. This would require a notice in the Government Gazette.
ICASA undertook to have this completed by the next liaison meeting in
early November.

The SARL requested ICASA to expedite the SADC agreement which would
allow radio Amateurs in SADC countries to operate in each other's
countries without the need for additional licenses or permits. As the
SARL requested this action over a year ago, ICASA was urged to complete
the agreement as soon as possible, also before the next meeting. The
Chairman of the meeting indicated that this was already in place for
commercial vehicle travelling across borders and that he would expedite
the process.

Since the establishment of the Liaison committee a number of issues
have been resolved including the expansion of the 40 metre band,
operation in South Africa by all licensed amateurs during the recent
World Cup Soccer event, operation by delegates attending the 2011 IARU
Region One conference in August 2011 and simplification for applying
permission to operate Spread Spectrum.

PAID-UP MEMBERSHIP REACHES 1 100

During the past week the paid up membership reached 1 100. However this
is still a long way off the 1 600 target. If you have not yet renewed
please do so as soon as possible before August 31. If you have already
renewed, thank you for your support. If you would like to join as a new
member, call Mariska at 011 675 2393 on Monday to get the details or
visit www.sarl.org.za.

CONTEST NEWS

The results of the SARL 80 m Club Contest held on Wednesday 28 July
have been released. The committee received 20 logs from three clubs.
The committee is concerned about the lack of participation by other
clubs.

1st West Rand ARC with 215 points from 14 logs; 2nd The ZS Contest
Group with 79 points from 2 logs; 3rd The Southern African Antique
Wireless Association with 56 points from 4 logs.

Thank you to all the participants, the next 80 metre Club contest is
the digital contest on 29 September.

INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE WEEKEND

The Overberg Amateur Radio Club will be operating from Danger Point on
International Lighthouse Weekend - 21/22 August. Other club members,
ZS1AZ, ZR1NET & ZS1HR will be operating from Cape Infanta. Please call
in if you hear them.

RAE COURSE

The Kempton Park Amateur Technical Society has started with their Class
A RAE course for the October exam. On the 21st August 2010 they will
present the HF operator's training in view of their HF assessment on
the 9th October 2010. Any student is welcome to join them for these two
days. Look at the club web page at www.zs6kts.co.za for contact
information.

PROPAGATION REPORT

Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the solar activity is still at low
levels. August 11th marked the 46th day in a row with an official NOAA
Sunspot number and this represents a new record for Solar Cycle 24.
With the continuous stream of new sunspots, it looks like the record
will stretch even longer. The previous best was set March 5th, 2010
with 45 days. On Wednesday there were 5 visible sunspot groups (1 093,
1 095, 1 096, 1 097 and 1 098). It now looks like only 1 093 and 1 098
remaining as the others have faded to simple magnetic plages. Sunspot 1
093 is an interesting double sunspot. The effective sunspot number is
expected to be less than 25 for the coming week.

20 m will provide the best opportunities for DX followed by 40 m.
Conditions to India will be good from the late afternoons till after
sunset. During sunset it will be good towards Europa. Contacts with the
USA are still challenging. Contacts with Australia and New Zealand are
possible at sunrise on 20 m and on 40 m after sunset. Weak 15 m
openings to Brazil and South America are possible during the
afternoons.

For the CW and digital enthusiasts 30 m may be very rewarding with
openings to many parts of the world.

Locally is 40 m the work horse for contacts around the country with 30
m also being very useful for contacts over the longer distances. 80 m
will be best during the early mornings and late afternoons as well as
over the shorter distances.

80 m is the frequency of choice during the evenings.

Please visit www.spaceweather.co.za for further information.

DIARY OF EVENTS

16 August - Logs for SARL HF phone competition must be in; 21 August -
RTA symposium in Port Elizabeth; 21 August - HF operators course in
Kempton Park, visit www.zs6kts.co.za for information; 21/22 August -
International Lighthouse weekend; 24 August - Logs for the YL sprint to
be in to ; 29 August - SATNET at 19:30 on the
air; 31 August - Closing date for submission of proposals for the 2011
SARL Contest Manual.

SARL News invites clubs and individuals to submit news items of
interest to radio amateurs and shortwave listeners. Submit news items -
if possible - in both English and Afrikaans to
www.sarl.org.za/newsinbox.asp, not later than the Thursday preceding
the bulletin date.

The SARL also invites you to listen to Amateur Radio Mirror
International every Sunday morning at 10:00 CAT on 145,750 MHz in the
Pretoria-area, with relays on 7 082, 7 205 and 17 560 kHz. There is
also a podcast by ZS6RO.For a web-stream and Echolink by ZS6FCS, visit
www.sarl.org.za, click on 'ARMI' and follow the links. A repeat
transmission can be heard on Mondays at 22:05 CAT on 3 215 kHz. Sentech
sponsors the ARMI transmissions on the non-amateur frequencies.

You have listened to a bulletin of the South African Radio League,
compiled by George, ZS6NE.

Thank you for listening, 73.

/EX

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]]> Info No Name http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153233 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153205&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:00:14 GMT GB2RS NEWS Sunday 15th August 2010 The news headlines New national amateur radio society for Egypt RSGB Convention bookings up GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 15th August 2010

The news headlines

New national amateur radio society for Egypt

RSGB Convention bookings up

BATC special television activity day

The Egyptian Radio Amateurs Society for Development, ERASD, has been set
up as the new national official representative body for radio amateurs
in Egypt. According to the IARU Region 1 website, even though amateur
radio has been present in Egypt since the early 1920s, there was no
officially recognised society to represent radio amateurs in that
nation. More information about it is online at www.qsl.net/eara.

The early bird savings available for the RSGB Convention bookings have
been extended until 1 September. Bookings are up on last year but this
is no problem as the new venue, Horwood House near Milton Keynes, is a
larger venue. Check out the RSGB Convention website for details of
tickets, overnight stays and lecture stream details at
www.rsgb.org.uk/rsgbconvention.

The BATC is sponsoring a special television activity day on 22 August.
Called Network Day, high power ATV stations will be located on high
sites at Winter Hill, North Yorkshire Moors, Merryton Low, Brown Clee
and Cambridge. A number of other stations will be active from North
London and the Lincolnshire Wolds. These stations will all be equipped
with analogue FM equipment and some will also have digital ATV
transmitters. This is a great opportunity to contact many high power
stations with equipment for 23cm, 13cm and 3cm. Several stations will
have high power 70cm digital transmitters using 2 megasamples per second
QPSK on 436 or 437MHz. Digital free to air DVB-S satellite receivers are
very low cost and simple to install on your existing 23cm system and
Network Day is a good opportunity to set up a digital receiver. The
intention is to link some of the stations and create a network to relay
signals over long distances. So dust off your ATV receivers and
transmitters and try a contact with one of the stations. Call in for
talkback will be 144.750MHz with working channels close by. This event
coincides with the 5.7GHz cumulative contest and several of the stations
will be working on the same high sites. Information and list of stations
can be found at www.batc.org.uk/forum/

Gerald Wells, known as Gerry, is the curator of the British Vintage
Wireless and Television Museum in Dulwich, London, which was featured in
the December 2008 RadCom. His museum is not open to the general public,
but guided tours are available by appointment. Dan Shepherd has recently
finished making a radio documentary about Gerry for the BBC World
Service. The programme will be broadcast at 9am BST on 20 August,
although it is worth checking the BBC World Service website nearer the
date as the schedule can change.

Following success in the June Advanced exam, a number of local amateurs
have asked if a Morse class can be run in Bath. Steve Hartley, G0FUW,
has agreed to arrange a course if there is sufficient interest. It is
proposed to run the classes one evening each week 7 to 9pm from early
September. Costs will be limited to classroom hire so the more that take
part, the less it will cost. If there are any would-be key bashers in
the Bath area they should contact Steve on 01225 464394 between 7 and
9pm or via email to .

Videos of the presentations given at the 25th AMSAT-UK International
Space Colloquium are now available on the web. They can be viewed and
downloaded at www.batc.tv. Click on the Film Archive icon and then
select a 2010 AMSAT video. The presentation given by RSGB Microwave
Manager Murray Niman, G6JYB, called 2010 AMSAT What's New provides a
good overview of the process involved in getting new amateur and amateur
satellite service allocations. Currently there are no global primary
amateur bands between 146MHz and 24GHz.

The summer Harlaxton amateur radio get-together and field day will take
place on 28 and 29 August at the Sports and Social club, Harlaxton, near
Grantham, which is postcode NG32 1HX. There will be amateur radio
operations that visitors can join as well as plenty of tea and coffee. A
barbecue is planned for the Saturday afternoon.š

Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society, based in Market Harborough, is
having an open evening. The club would like to invite anyone who has an
interest in radio or electronics of any kind to visit them between 7 and
9pm on Monday 16 August in the Village Hall at Great Bowden. They plan
to have a range of amateur radio equipment on display for the evening
from VHF and UHF to short wave receivers and scanners. The operation
will demonstrate voice, data, television and Morse communications.

John, G3XYF is coordinating information for the annual Churches and
Chapels on the Air event that takes place this year on Saturday 11
September. If you are planning to put your local church or chapel on the
air, please email John with the information to . For
more information on Churches and Chapels on the Air, go to
www.wacral.org.

The Plymouth Training Team is planning to run an Intermediate level
amateur radio course in the near future. Potential candidates should
contact Bob, G7NHB on 01752 343177 or by email to .

Tamworth Amateur Radio Society will be starting a Foundation course on
11 September for three Saturdays. Enrolment is on Thursday 2 September
between 8 and 9pm at St. Francis Church, Masefield Drive, Tamworth.
Further details can be obtained from Bob, G1BCZ, via email to
.

Leicester DX Amateur Radio Group is holding a field weekend from 20 to
22 August at Tilton on the Hill. Visitors will be very welcome. Contact
Ellen, M6LDX by email to or phone on 0788 524
5391 for details.

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

The Friskney & East Lincolnshire Communications Club Rally takes place
today, 15 August, at the Friskney Village Hall, Church Road, Friskney,
Lincs. This is about 6.5 miles south of Skegness. Doors open from 10am
to 2.30pm and entry is ?1.50. Details from Bren, 2E0BDS, on 01754 820
204.

Next weekend, on 22 August, the Wildern Boot Sale Andover, takes place
at Wildern Village Hall. The nearest postcode for the event is SP11 0JE
for satnav users. Doors open at 10am and the entry fee is ?1.50. Pitches
are ?6 and tables in the hall ?8. Details from Martin Smith on 01980 612
070.

Also on 22 August, the Rugby Annual Radio Rally takes place at
Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby CV23 9PX. Doors open from 10am
to 4pm and the entry is ?2. Contact Tony on 07759 684 411.

Now for the news of special events

Swansea ARS will be operating on the Helwick lightship at Swansea Marina
on Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 August, for International Lighthouse
and Lightship Weekend. Final planning for the event will take place at
the preceding club meeting on the 19th. For details, please contact
Roger, GW4HSH on 01792 404422.

Preston ARS is also taking part in the International Lighthouse and
Lightship Weekend on 21 and 22 August from Ploverscar lighthouse in the
Morecambe Bay area using the call GB2PSL. The plan to use the 80, 40 and
20m bands as well as 2m. More details can be found on qrz.com.

South Tyneside Amateur Radio Society will be working from Souter
lighthouse with the callsign GB2SJ over the International Lighthouse and
Lightship Weekend on 21 and 22 August. South Tyneside ARS will be
working all modes and bands including data modes. Visitors are always
welcome. Details can be found on the club website at
www.starsradio.co.uk.

There are hundreds more stations going on the air from lighthouses and
lightships all around the world for the International Lighthouse and
Lightship Weekend on 21 and 22 August. For a full list of those stations
taking part and other information on awards, visit http://illw.net.

PA10WSF will be on the air until 30 August to mark the World Statues
Festival in Arnhem taking place on 28 and 29 August. It will be
operating mainly CW and several digital modes. A special QSL is
available via bureau, direct or by eQSL.

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

There will be an IOTA expedition to Bothnian Sea Island, IOTA reference
EU-126, between 19 and 22 August. Using the callsign OH9AA/P, they plan
to use a Spiderbeam and ground plane. Then the team plan to put SI0TA on
the air from Seskarà in northern Sweden from 23 to 25 August. Check out
the website www.iota.eu.tt.

Steve McAdams, GJ7DNI will be driving across France in a 1959 Commer
camper van and will be working holiday style on the 40 and 80m bands
between 16 and 30 August. He will be using 100 watts.

IK2NCJ will be active as D4C from Sao Vicente Island, which is IOTA
reference AF-086, Cape Verde until 26 August. QSL via CT1ESV via the
bureau, IZ4DPV direct or via LoTW.

Now the contest news

This coming week is a relatively quiet time for contesting. The final 4m
Cumulative of the year takes place today, Sunday 15 August, between 1400
and 1600UTC. There's only a slim chance of Sporadic-E propagation in
this one, because it's very late in the season. Using all modes, the
exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

In the WAE DX CW Contest, European stations work non-Europeans only.
This takes place this weekend from 0000 on the 14th to 2350UTC on the
15th using all bands from 3.5 to 28MHz. The exchange is signal report
and serial number.

On 17 August, the UHF UK Activity Contest takes place between 1900 and
2130UTC. Activity is on the 1.3 and 2.3GHz bands using all modes. The
exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On the 22nd the 4th 2m Backpacker Contest is one in which you also have
to exchange the first two letters of your postcode. Activity is between
1100 and 1500UTC and the exchange is signal report, serial number and
locator.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 2nd to the 8th of
August, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 9th of August.

Solar activity varied between very low and moderate. A C class solar
flare occurred on the 5th taking activity to low and then on the 7th to
moderate when a M1 solar flare took place. A coronal mass ejection was
associated with this flare. Solar flux levels were in the low 80's most
days and averaged 83 units. The 90 day solar flux average on the 8th was
76 units. That's one unit up on last week. X-ray flux levels averaged B1
units and varied little day to day. Geomagnetic activity started at
quiet levels, then at around 1700 hours on the 3rd a geomagnetic storm
commenced, this last thorough till the 5th. This was in response to a
solar flare and an erupting filament that took place around the same
time on the 1st. Both produced a coronal mass ejection. The 4th saw an
Ap index of 42 units; this was the most disturbed day since the
beginning of April. By the 6th activity had returned to quiet levels for
the remainder of the period. The average was Ap 13 units. Solar wind
data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds increase from 400
kilometres per second to 610 by the evening of the 3rd. Speeds then
gradually declined to 320 kilometres per second by the end of the
period. Particle densities were low except for the 4th which increased
to 20 particles per cubic centimetre. Bz varied between minus and plus 4
nanoTeslas on the quiet days and between minus 12 and plus 15 nanoTeslas
during the mag storm.

Bz remained negative for long periods which helped produce a VHF radio
aurora between the evening of the 3rd and early on the 5th. Many
contacts were reported, mostly on 50MHz, reaching all parts of Britain
at times. Unfortunately, these mag storms are good news for the VHF
operators but bad news for the HF men, when on the 5th MUFs dropped by
several megahertz.

And now the solar forecast. This week solar activity is expected to be
mostly very low. However, activity could increase on occasions to low,
like it as done in recent weeks. Solar flux levels should be in the 80's
for most of the week. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be quiet every
day. A coronal hole disturbance is expected to arrive late in the day
next Sunday, the 22nd. MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes
should be about 19MHz for the south and 16MHz for the north. 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 about 20MHz.
The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be
around 15MHz. The best time to try this path will be between 1000 and
1700 hours.

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

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 MIDLANDS

On Sunday 15 August Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club
has its rally. Contact Chris, M0MFP, on 01507 442240.

On Sunday 15 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a social meeting. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Monday 16 August Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
having a picnic and is operating at Saul Junction Canal. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01452 548478, daytime.

On Monday 16 August South Birmingham Radio Society is having a natter
night. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Monday 16 August Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has an open
evening with displays, demonstrations and refreshments. For more
information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432105.

On Monday 16 August Wythall Radio Club continues its Foundation course.
Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email to
.

On Tuesday 17 August Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
quiz night. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to .

On Tuesday 17 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has an
operating night. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Tuesday 17 August Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has an
HF operating night.. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504
319.

On Tuesday 17 August Wythall Radio Club Homebrew. Details from
Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email to .

On Wednesday 18 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a gentleman's group afternoon. Details on the web at
http://kdars.co.uk.

On Wednesday 18 August Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a natter night
and is putting G5FZ on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788356.

On Wednesday 18 August Midland Amateur Radio Society is on the air and
holding training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Wednesday 18 August Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is
preparing for HamFest. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Thursday 19 August Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is having its
Mobileers meet. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241099.

On Thursday 19 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is
holding a training night. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Friday 20 August Coventry Amateur Radio Society has the 3rd round of
the G4ZMC Trophy at Hartshill Hayes. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958
777363.

On Friday 20 August South Birmingham Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Friday 20 August Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having
an antenna natter night. For more information contact Graham Boor,
G8NWC, on 07947 76448.

On Friday 20 August Stenigot Chain Home Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on planning permission for the radio amateur by Steve, M5ZZZ.
Details from Steve Burke, M5ZZZ, on 01673 857703.

On Saturday 21 August Lincoln Short-Wave Club is putting G5FZ on the air
and doing jobs around the shack. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788356.

On Sunday 22 August Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a social meeting. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Sunday 22 August Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is attending
the Rugby Radio Rally. For more information contact Peter D Rivers,
G4XEX, on 01858 432105.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

On Monday 16 August Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air
and having a natter night. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Monday 16 August Scarborough Amateur Radio Society is having its
final SSB NFD and digital evening. Details from Jerry Scarr, G6LBL, on
01751 476601.

On Monday 16 August Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding its grand
summer junk sale. For more information contact Trevor Wood, M0TWS, by
email to .

On Monday 16 August Workington and District Radio and IT Group is having
a demo of meters and test equipment and how to use them by Glyn, M0XUH.
For more information get in touch with Barry Easdon, G0RZI, on 01946
812092.

On Tuesday 17 August Chester & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a radio picnic with portable operations at Burleydam Brewers Fayre,
Little Sutton. Details from Barbara Green on 07957 870770.

On Tuesday 17 August Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is working
/P at Blackstone Edge. Contact Anthony Vinters, on 01422 822636.

On Tuesday 17 August Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a
committee meeting. For more information contact Martin Hazel, M0ZIF, on
01524 581381.

On Tuesday 17 August Otley Amateur Radio Society is holding an open
shack night. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768 996370.

On Wednesday 18 August Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a fox hunt.
Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Thursday 19 August South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a
talk on road transport by Peter, G0BHP. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 0161
969 3999.

On Thursday 19 August Wakefield & District Radio Society is on the air
and holding a committee meeting. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117.

On Friday 20 August East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. For
more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Saturday 21 August Wakefield & District Radio Society continues its
Foundation course. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117.

On Thursday 19 August Brigg & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on operating from the Caribbeanšby Graham, M0AEP. Details from
John, 2E0III, on 01652 632938.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

No news has been received for Northern Ireland this week.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

On Tuesday 17 August Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a club evening. Details from Norman, on 07740 946192.,
uk.groups.yahoo/group/ms0liv

On Wednesday 18 August West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is working
on construction projects and conducting licence training. More
information from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

On Thursday 19 August Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is visiting
Blaikies Quay coastguard station. More information from Lewis, GM4AJR,
on 01224 575 663.

On Friday 20 August West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having
presentations, guest speakers, a raffle and a quiz. More information
from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

On Saturday 21 August Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society taking part in
International Lighthouse Weekend as GB2GNL from Walker Park. Contact
Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663.

On Saturday 21 August Ayr Amateur Radio Group commences its weekend
event, taking part in International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend at
Turnberry, Ayrshire. Details from Tom Ferguson, GM1OST, on 01292 532
088.

On Saturday 21 August Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
operating GB2LBN from Barns Ness for Lighthouse Weekend. More
information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

On Monday 16 August Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a natter night.
Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.

On Monday 16 August Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society Shack open
night. For more information go to www.mkars.org.uk.

On Monday 16 August Surrey Radio Contact Club is having a fix-it and
natter night. More information from Ray, G4FFY, on 01732 357474.

On Tuesday 17 August Andover Radio Amateurs Club is having a club night.
Details from Martin, M0MWS, on 07776 181646.

On Tuesday 17 August Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a
bring something interesting evening. Details from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689
878089.

On Tuesday 17 August Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a club
net night. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Wednesday 18 August Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is closed.
For more information contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.

On Thursday 19 August Colchester Radio Amateurs has a barbecue and is
operating portable on School Field. More information from Kevan, 2E0WMG,
on 07766 543784.

On Thursday 19 August Cray Valley Radio Society is having a natter
night. Details from Bob, 2E0RCV, on 020 8265 7735 after 8pm.

On Thursday 19 August Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social
evening at The King's Head, Rudgewick. Details are on the web at
www.harc.org.uk.

On Thursday 19 August King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night and 2m club net. Contact Ray, G3RSV, by email to
.

On Thursday 19 August Lowestoft & District Amateur Radio Club has a club
night at the shack. Details from Phil, G0JSG, on 01502 585448.

On Thursday 19 August Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on
amateur television by John Stockley, G8MNY. More information from John,
G0BWV, on 020 8644 9945.

On Friday 20 August Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio
night. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239371.

On Friday 20 August Wey Valley Amateur Radio Group is having a club
night. Details on the web at www.weyvalleyarg.org.uk.

On Saturday 21 August Bittern DX Group commences its weekend event
operating GB2BML for Blakeney Mariners' Light as part of ILLW. Details
from Linda, G0AJJ, on 01692 404154.

On Saturday 21 August King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club starts its weekend
event at Hunstanton Lighthouse for Lighthouses on the Air. Contact Ray,
G3RSV, by email to .

On Saturday 21 August Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club begins its
weekend event, operating GB8SL at Shoreham lighthouse station. For more
information contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.

On Sunday 22 August Andover Radio Amateurs Club has its autumn boot
sale. Details from Martin, M0MWS, on 07776 181646.

On Sunday 22 August Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is operating
from Beachy Head lighthouse for Lighthouse weekend. For more information
go to www.mkars.org.uk.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Sunday 15 August Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club celebrates
its 25th anniversary. Contact Brian Jewell, M0BRB, on 01237 473251 for
more information.

On Sunday 15 August Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. Details from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and
weekends.

On Monday 16 August Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is operating
GB2ARC and having a natter night. Contact Brian Jewell, M0BRB, on 01237
473251 for more information.

On Wednesday 18 August Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is having a video night. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417048.

On Thursday 19 August South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its summer
darts match, organised by Fred, G7LPP. Contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275 834
282.

On Thursday 19 August Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317750.

On Thursday 19 August Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
Tone Rx by G3PCJ. Contact Steve Crask, G7AHP, by email to
.

On Friday 20 August North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a data
modes operating evening led by Mathew, G0ECM. Details from Dick on 01454
218362.

NEWS FOR WALES

On Sunday 15 August Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society is
operating from Criccieth lifeboat station as part of their RNLI open
day. Details from Glyn, MW5CAD, on 01286 830078.

On Monday 16 August Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on a
panadapter for the Elecraft K3 by GW0ETF. More information from Stewart
Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620733.

On Monday 16 August Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD
Night. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 840292.

On Thursday 19 August Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society has
its annual quiz and fun night. Details from Glyn, MW5CAD, on 01286
830078.


]]> Info Newsdesk@rsgb.org.uk http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153205 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=153199&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:42:44 GMT Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) Report 1722 - August 13 2010 Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1722 with a release date of Friday, August 13 2010 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1. The following is a QST. Authorities across the West search for the killers of a ham radio operator and his wife in rural New... Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) Report 1722 - August 13 2010

Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1722 with a release date of
Friday, August 13 2010 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.

The following is a QST. Authorities across the West search for the
killers of a ham radio operator and his wife in rural New Mexico. Also
the FCC refuses to make the unauthorized use of a ham radio call a
form of identity theft or to expand voice privileges on 15 meters.
Find out the details on Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) report number 1722
coming your way right now.


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RADIO CRIME: POLICE IN SOUTHWEST SEARCH FOR MURDERERS OF HAM OPERATOR
ANDHIS WIFE

Authorities across the Western United States and Canada are searching
for an escaped convict and his accomplice who may have been involved
in the brutal murder of Gary Haas N5VGH and his wife Linda. This
after their bodies were found in their burned out travel trailer in
Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Amateur Radio Newsline's Bill Pasternak,
WA6ITF, has the latest on this developing story:

--

The badly burned skeletal remains of a couple believed to be Gary, N5VGH,
and Linda Haas were found by a rancher in a charred trailer near Santa
Rosa, New Mexico, on Wednesday, August 4th. State Police have confirmed
that an Oklahoma couple by that name owned the trailer as well as a pick-up
truck that was later found abandoned in Albuquerque.

New Mexico State Police Major Robert Shilling said on Saturday, August 7th
that 45 year old John McCluskey has been linked through forensic evidence
to the couple's remains. Shilling declined to provide specifics and would
not say whether police think the other two people McCluskey is believed to
have been traveling with, Tracy Province and Casslyn Mae Welch, are also
tied to the killings.

Province was captured on August 9th in Wyoming. Also arrested was Claudia
Washburn, who is the mother of John McCluskey. She was taken into custody
in Jake's Corner, Arizona on allegations that she provided financial and
other types aid in the flight of her son, as well as Province, and Welch.

With Province now behind bars, most involved in the search believe that
McClusky and Welch are hiding out in the Yellowstone Park area of Montana
or Wyoming or may have even crossed into Canada. But in a bizarre twist,
U.S. Marshals for Arizona say the escaped inmate and his fiancée may be as
far away as Arkansas. Authorities say that a couple who robbed a store in
Gentry, Arkansas on Wednesday morning, August 11th fit the description of
John McCluskey and his fiancée, Casslyn Welch. Gentry is in northwest
Arkansas, near Bentonville, where Welch's mother lives. Police are
reportedly trying to obtain surveillance video from the robbery. No
matter where they are, McCluskey and Welch are considered to be armed and
extremely dangerous.

The two victims, Gary and Linda Haas were from Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Gary
Haas and was believed to be a member of Tecumseh Amateur Radio Club.

According to a search warrant affidavit obtained by The Oklahoman
newspaper, a relative told authorities that the Haas were traveling to
Colorado for their annual camping trip. The relative told police they
typically camped in state parks and they would often stay near Santa Rosa.

For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, in the newsroom
in Los Angeles.


--

More on this story as soon as news updates are made available.

(KRQE, The Oaklahoman, NewsOK.com, US Marshalls Office release)

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RADIO LAW: FCC SAYS NO TO PART 97 ID THEFT RULES CHANGE REQUEST

The FCC has dismissed a request from a California ham who wanted to make
the unauthorized use of a ham radio call sign a form of identity theft
covered under Part 97 of the the Amateur Service rules.

Back in November of 2009, Eric Hilding, K6VVA, of Morgan Hill, had filed a
petition for rulemaking that requested Part 97 be amended to prohibit the
false or unauthorized use of an amateur radio call sign. According to the
dismissal order, the petition primarily expressed concern about the
misappropriation of call signs on internet bulletin boards.

In his petition Hilding stated that this should be considered a form of
identity theft. He proposed that Part 97 be amended to prohibit any
misrepresentation or unauthorized use of someone else's amateur call sign
over the public airwaves, on Internet packet cluster system postings,
cellular or non-cellular telephone connections, electronic based
communications or print media formats of any other nature.

But in dismissing Hilding's rules change request the FCC stated that Part
97 regulates only the Amateur Radio service. As such and that controlling
other forms of communications would be beyond the scope of Part 97. Also,
since Part 97 already prohibits amateur stations from transmitting false
identification, the FCC concludes that the rules already in place address
the misuse of amateur call signs to the appropriate extent, and that
Hilding's petition presents no grounds for amending it. (FCC)

**

RADIO LAW: FCC TURNS DOWN PETRION TO EXPAND VOICE PRIOVELEGES ON 15 METERS

The Federal Communications Commission has turned down a request from a New
York ham to expand the spectrum available on 15 meters for phone operation.

In his December 2009 petition to the regulatory agency, Richard Ebeling,
K2UTC, of White Plains had
proposed that the segment of the 15 meter amateur service band authorized
to General Class and Amateur Extra Class licensees for voice emissions be
increased by seventy-five and fifty kilohertz, respectively. In his
petition Ebeling primarily argued that the frequency segment that General
Class licensees may use for phone emissions in the 15 m band should be
returned to what it was prior to the Commission's Incentive
Licensing decision in 1967, which he believed unfairly disadvantaged
General Class licensees.

But in its August 9th dismissal order the FCC noted that it had recently
extended the spectrum amateur stations could use for voice communications
in various amateur bands. In particular, the spectrum that General Class
licensees may use for phone emissions in the 15 meter band was increased by
twenty-five kilohertz. The FCC noted that Ebeling's Petition did not that
action, or otherwise present evidence that the current amount of spectrum
in the 15 meter band available for voice communications is inadequate.
(FCC)

**

RADIO LAW: ARRL FILES MOTION TO DENY LICENSES FOR RECON ROBOTICS ROBOTS IN
AMATEUR 70 CM BAND

The ARRL is again saying no to sharing the amateur radio spectrum with
public safety robots. On August 4th the League filed a Petition to Deny
Applications with the FCC to reject 68 pending Public Safety Pool license
applications associated with the ReconRobotics Video and Audio Surveillance
System.

Each license application is accompanied by a waiver request to permit
operation of the devices in the 433 to 445 MHz band. The applications were
coordinated by APCO International Inc Licensing Services and would allow
the use of the Recon Scout product currently being marketed by
ReconRobotics pursuant to an FCC waiver. APCO International Inc Licensing
Services is the frequency coordinator for the public safety land mobile
radio services --

Dan Henderson, N1ND, is the ARRL's Regulatory Information Manager. He says
that while several issues factor into the League's Petition to Deny these
applications, most notable is that the Commission has not acted on an
earlier ARRL Petition for Reconsideration in WP Docket 08-63, which has
been pending since March of this year. Henderson sat that petition raises
issues that should be addressed prior to any action on the individual
applications. He says that granting applications based on the Docket 08-63
waiver, which is not final, would be premature.

Henderson goes on to note that there is the potential for significant
interference from these devices to licensed operations in the amateur 70 cm
band. Therefore the ARRL urges the FCC to take thoughtful and expedient
action on our Petition for Reconsideration. (ARRL)

**

BREAK 1

From the United States of America, We are the Amateur Radio Newsline,
heard on bulletin stations around the world including the W3UU repeater of
the Harrisburg Amateur Radio Club of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

(5 sec pause here)


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RADIO LAW: MIDWEST CITY RESCINDS VIOLATION NOTICE ISSUED TO LOCAL HAM

A follow-up to the story of the ham in Midwest City, Oklahoma who had been
sent a notice by the town last June asserting that he was in violation of a
local ordinance regarding radio frequency interference. That ham, now
identified as David Box, K5DBX, has been posting on the situation to
QRZ.com, and the latest is he reports is good but not great.

The good part is that on the evening of August 4th, Box says that he
received an email from Midwest City and the office of its City Manager,
that retracted the Notice and Order left at his address in June. The bad
news is that the city has decided to retain the ordinance as written.

Box says that he has provided to the city, what he considers to be a more
suitable solution through redrafting the ordinance to bring it into
compliance with the Communications Act, rather than direct conflict with
it. He says that he will have to see how the city will responds and
address this portion of the matter.

By way of background, you may remember that two weeks ago we reported that
ARRL General Counsel Christopher D. Imlay, W3KD, had written to Midwest
City's political leaders. Imlay letter stated categorically that the city
had absolutely no legal ground on which to enact or enforce its ordinance.
He went on to state that Midwest City's ordinance 27-3(9), which purports
to regulate RFI is preempted on its face by federal oversight and is
therefore the city's ordinance is null and void. He also expressed his
hope that it will not be necessary to submit the Midwest City ordinance to
the FCC by way of a Request for a Declaratory Ruling but warned that would
be the ARRL's planned course of action unless the ordinance is rescinded.

So far Midwest City has refused to comply with Imlay's demand to withdraw
the RFI ordinance. But in his letter retracting the citation issued to
Box, Midwest City Assistant City Attorney Randal Homburg says that in the
event there are future complaints from any citizen about a neighbor's use
of these licensed devices, the city will direct the complaining party to
file their complaints with the FCC. (K5DBX via QRZ.com, ARNewsline(tm),
ARRL)

**

RADIO POLITICS: ARRL BOD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Some highlights from the recent ARRL Board of Directors Meeting held in
Windsor, Connecticut. Of major concern to ham radio was a report from
General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, that the recently released National
Broadband Plan could affect the amateur spectrum near 2.3 GHz. In hisd
report W3KD noted that nothing is sacred and even spectrum occupied by the
Department of Defense is being challenged.

On a more positive note, ARRL Legislative Consultant John Chwat reported
that his office had received more than 2400 letters from amateurs
supporting HR 2160 and S 1755. He noted that there are only a few more
weeks left in the 111th Congress and that the ARRL must continue efforts
its efforts to have the House consider these bills. He also reported on
the progress of legislation concerning the tax deduction for personal
vehicle mileage on behalf of charitable organizations and the ARRL's
efforts to avoid impact on mobile operating in distracted-driving
legislation.

The complete Minutes of the 2010 Second Meeting of the ARRL Board of
Directors are available on the ARRL Web site. Its at www.arrl.org. (ARRL)

**

RADIO LAW: MONTGOMERY ALABAMA BANS NON EMERGENCY MOBILE COMMS

Hams operating mobile in Montgomery, Alabama, have won a rather narrow
partial exclusion to the city's tough new distracted driver law, but only
during emergencies. This after the Montgomery City Council passes an
ordinance making hand-held cell phone use, including texting while driving
a secondary offense.

Once the distracted driving ordinance takes effect in the coming weeks, a
driver would have to violate one of the primary rules of the road, such as
speeding or running a stop sign while using a cellphone before he or she
could be cited for distracted driving.

The ordinance does allow for some exceptions. These include someone using
their cell phone to report a traffic accident or a crime. Emergency
personnel, employees of utility companies and an operator of an amateur
radio are also excluded from the new ordinance, but only as long as their
communications devices are being used during an actual emergency.

Whats not clear is whether the new ordinance applies only to cellular and
texting devices or to other two way radio gear as well. In other words,
would charting on your local repeater with a mic in your hand while driving
be considered a distracted driving practice and subject to the new
law? And if it does, how would a police officer be able to determine if
the ham radio was or was not of an emergency nature let alone what
constitutes an emergency in any given instance. (montgomeryadvertiser.com)

**


RADIO ACCIDENTS: HIGH WINDS FELL WWVA TOWERS

One of the nations legendary AM broadcast stations was taken off the air on
Wednesday, August 4th by the fury of Mother Nature. At about around 4 in
the afternoon all three of Wheeling West Virginia's WWVA broadcast towers
were knocked down due to severe storms and winds in excess of 70
mph. Weather experts say wind speeds at the top of the 400 foot towers
could have been in excess of 100 mph at the time of the incident.

WWVA first began broadcasting in at 2:00 a.m. on December 13, 1926 using a
home-built 50-watt transmitter in the basement of the home of inventor John
Stroebel. One week earlier, the Federal Communications Commission had
granted a broadcast license on 860 kHz to the radio station WWVA. In May
1941, the FCC moved WWVA to 1170 kHz, and in August of that same year,
granted the ultimate power for AM stations of 50,000 watts and making it
the most powerful AM station in the entire state of West Virginia.

In reality, the stations three tower directional array is located in
near-by St. Clairsville, Ohio with its studio in Wheeling. According to a
statement on the stations website, engineering crews are working to get
some temporary antennas in place as soon as possible, so the station can
return the programming to the 1170 signal. In the meantime, WWVA's
programming can be heard on the 1400 kHz signal of its sister station WBBD
which normally plays Adult Standards.

WWVA is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications. Images of the
fallen array are on line at tinyurl.com/ towersdown (WWVA.com, Wikipedia)

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THE SOCIAL SCENE: SWODXA DINNER MOVES TO NEW LOCATION FOR 2011

Turning to the ham radio social scene, 'Southwest Ohio DX Association
president Don DuBon, N6JRL, has announced that 26th annual DX Dinner will
be held on Friday, May 20, 2011in conjunction with Dayton Hamvention. The
new venue for this longtime gathering will be the Dayton Marriott located at
1414 S. Patterson Boulevard. DuBon says that the Marriott has been
recently remodeled and has a much larger capacity than the previous
location. More information is on-line at www.SWODXA.org. (OPDX)

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THE SOCIAL SCENE: THIRD ANNUAL ASIA PACIFIC DX CONVENTION NOV. 5 - 7

The 3rd Asia Pacific DX Convention or APDXC will be held at the Osaka
International House in Osaka, Japan, between November 5th and the
7th. Presentations will be conducted in English and will include
discussions on some recent DXpeditions along with technical
discussions. There will also be an opportunity to join a tour to visit the
Icom factory and participate in a technical session led by the Icom High
Frequency radio design team. Program details and updates will be posted on
line at www.apdxc.org as they become available. (OPDX)

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RADIO BUSINESS: CQ VHF MAGAZINE INTRODUCES NEW WEB DESIGN

And continuing its company-wide update of its magazine websites, CQ
Communications, Inc. has announced the launch of a new and
easier-to-navigate website for CQ VHF magazine. Like the recently updated
sites for WorldRadio Online and Popular Communications, the new CQ VHF site
features a cleaner look and a streamlined user interface to make it quicker
and easier for visitors to find what they are looking for.

The CQ VHF Website update coincides with posting of the highlights for the
Summer 2010 issue. Current highlights include sample pages in full-color
layout. This to give prospective readers the ability to see what the
magazine itself looks like in print. Also on the updated site are segments
of previous issues reaching back to 2006.

CQ VHF is a quarterly magazine edited by Joe Lynch, N6CL devoted to "Ham
Radio Above 50 MHz." First published in 1996, it combines articles
designed for newcomers with historical and technical features best
appreciated by more experienced VHF operators. You can browse the new web
layout at www.cq-vhf.com. (CQ Publishing)

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BREAK 2

This is ham radio news for today's radio amateur. From the United States
of America, We are the Amateur Radio Newsline with links to the world from
our only official website at www.arnewsline.org and being relayed by the
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CHANGING TECHNOLOGY: NZ ATV TO BE FORCED TO GO DIGITAL

Digital Amateur Television is coming to New Zealand, but not necessarily
because the Kiwi ham community wants to make the change. Jim Meachen,
ZL2BHF, is here with the details:

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Hams down here in New Zealand will soon be forced to go digital if they
wish to continue Amateur Fast Scan Television operations. This after our
nations government regulators announce that all analogue modulated TV
transmissions in the VHF and UHF broadcast bands, which include Channel 39
used by ham
radio, will close down in March 2015, or at some earlier date. At that time
the upper end of the New Zealand UHF television allocation will be cleared
of television, so that the vacated spectrum can be used for next-generation
mobile communications.

One consequence of these decisions is that the existing television
transmissions will need to convert to digital so as to fit into about half
of the present spectrum, requiring that their transmission parameters need
to be more closely defined than at present. For the Amateur Television
service this means that each Radio License for analogue-modulated TV needs
to be replaced by a Spectrum License for analogue-modulated TV. As part of
the process, our government telecommunications regulator has cancelled all
of the existing Radio Licenses for Channel 39 TV Repeaters. Operators of
Channel 39 TV Repeaters need to close them down to avoid receiving an
Infringement Notices from the regulatory agency.

Those wishing to operate their analogue-modulated Channel 39 ATV repeaters
between now and the 2015 Digital TV Switch-Over, will be required to apply
for a Spectrum License. However this Spectrum License for analog ATV
transmitters will only exist until the Analogue shut down date. Ham Radio
access to New Zealand Channel 39 which runs from 614 to 622 MHz was made by
footnote to the nations telecommunications regulations many years ago when
a chunk of the 432 MHz band was taken from the amateur radio service.

For the Amateur Radio Newsline, Im Jim Meachen, ZL2BHF, in Auckland

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At airtime, its not known how many of the nations Amateur Television
Repeaters will apply for a new Spectrum License to at least temporarily
keep their analog systems operational and on the air. (NZART, ZL2BHF)


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HAM RADIO IN SPACE: AO-51 BACK IN SERVICE AFTER OUTAGE

Turning to ham radio space related matters, AMSAT Vice-President of
Operations, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, reports that after a brief outage
aboard AO-51 reported on Saturday, July 31 that the ham radio satellite had
been restored to service. The 145.92 slash 435.300 repeater was set to run
with the 67 Hz tone required to activate the satellite. Power output was
reported as 740 milliwatts. (ANS)

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HAM RADIO IN SPACE: AMSAT UK SPACE COLLOQUIOM VIDEOS ON-LINE

Videos of the presentations given at the recent 25th AMSAT-UK International
Space Colloquium are now available on the web courtesy of the British
Amateur Television Club. This includes a short video produced by the BATV
group showing how club members go about covering events such as the
colloquium using a lot of pro-sumer grade audio and video gear to bring you
close to broadcast quality pictures and sound. These productions can be
viewed and download them at www.batc.tv. Simply click on the 'Film
Archive' icon and then select an 2010 AMSAT video. (GB2RS, Southgate)

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WORLDBEAT: EUROPE HAMS TOLD TO LISTEN FOR CHURCHERS ON 10 METER FM

Amateurs and SWL's across Europe are being asked to keep an ear on or about
28.265 FM. This for transmissions believed to be coming from churches with
transmitters capable of delivering a signal strength well over
S-9. Reception reports and all other information should be sent to the
IRTS Intruder Watch Coordinator Ger McNamara, EI4GXB. His e-mail address
is ei4gxb (at) gmail (dot) com. (IRTS)

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THE CONTREST CORNER: ICOM UK TO HOST CONTEST UNIVERSITY UK IN OCTOBER

From the radiosports desk cones word that Icom UK will again be sponsoring
Contest University UK on Saturday October 9th, This, in conjunction with
the 2010 RSGB Convention, which will be held at the new venue of Horwood
House near Milton Keynes.

Now in its 3rd year, Contest University UK is based on the highly
successful international format that has seen many radio amateurs
throughout the world learn about this exciting facet of amateur radio from
experienced practitioners. As such it's a place where European hams can
learn all the skills and secrets to start their journey in becoming a
contester, and learn some of the secrets to stay ahead of competitors.

If you have any questions regarding Contest University UK, please contact
course director Mark
Haynes, M0DXR atby e-mail to mark.haynes (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk.
(GB2RS)

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DX

In DX, word that YJ0VK will be the call of the upcoming DXpedition to
Vanuatu. The team is made up of four Australian hams who will be operating
from August 27th through to September 2nd. on the High Frequency bands
from Vanuatu's main Island of Efate. Special attention will be paid to the
WARC bands. More information along with QSL routing is available on line
at yj0vk.vkham.com

FK8IK, will be on the Chesterfields Islands as part of a scientific
expedition through August 19th. Look
for him to be active during his spare time on 80 through 10 meters using CW
with 100 watts into various dipoles. QSL only via his home address of P.O.
Box 14639, 98803 Noumea, New Caledpnia.

EA4DB is reportedly operating from the Seychelles as S79DB. Modes used
are CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on 40 through 10 meters. QSL to his home call
either direct or electronically via Logbook to the World or eQSL.

IW0QO, is working from portable 9A from Losinj Island. He should be there
through August 18th. QSL via his home callsign either direct or via the
bureau.

DK2MT plans to be active stroke F from Oleron Island until the 20th
August. If you make contact. QSL via his home DK2MT direct or via the
bureau.

Lastly, W2GD, will be active from Aruba as P40W between November 22nd and
December 1st. His operation will include the CQWW DX CW Contest on November
27th and 28th as a Single-Op All-Band entry. Operations outside of the
contest will be on 160, 30, 17 and 12 meters as time permits. QSL via
Logbook of the World or direct to N2MM. Logs will be loaded on Logbook of
the World on his return to
the USA.

(Above from various DX news sources)

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THAT FINAL ITEM: FIRST TUBSAT TO BE MUSIC SAT

National Public Radio says that one of the first of the do it yourself low
orbit satellite kits from Interorbital Systems has been purchased by
professional astronomer. Alex Antunes says that he will use it to create
natures own music from space.

As reported a few weeks ago here on Amateur Radio Newsline,
California-based Interorbital Systems, is offering a personal satellite kit
for $8000 called TubeSat that includes a ride into space. Now in an N-P-R
interview Antunes says that the sun interacts with the Earth's magnetic
field in the ionosphere and causes all sorts of activity. He says that his
goal is to use his satellite to put something in orbit to convert that
interaction directly to sound data so we can hear it.

The first TubeSats along with an amateur radio CubeSat are currently slated
to launch on an Interorbital Neptune 30 rocket from Tonga at the end of
this year. You can listen to the NPR interview with astronomer Alex Antunes
at tinyurl.com/musicsat (NPR)

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