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GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 8th March 2009 The news headlines

* RSGB AGM to be streamed via the BATC website

* Science and Technology Week in Sheffield

* RSGB Convention details

The RSGB AGM 2009 is to be held in Newcastle upon Tyne at the Hotel
Novotel Newcastle Airport on 18 April. Proceedings start with
registration from 11am and the formal part of the AGM at 12 noon. For
the first time, it is planned to live webcast the RSGB AGM over the
internet via the BATC Streamer website. For those unable to travel to
the venue, you will be able to watch the proceedings via the live
streams by going to the BATC website, clicking on Live Events and
choosing the correct stream. Check out www.batc.org.uk.

Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has arranged a full day demonstration of
amateur radio at two Sheffield Schools as part of Science & Technology
Week. The club will visit two local schools on 11 March where members
will be demonstrating amateur radio at HF, VHF and UHF. Where
appropriate to the age of pupils involved, they will demonstrate modes
such as HF SSB, digital communications repeaters and D-Star as well as
computer based modes such as Echolink and IRLP. Students in both
schools will be actively involved as much as possible, for example
exchanging greetings messages, listening and logging callsigns heard on
amateur radio receivers, receiving simple Morse tuition and so on. The
two schools will be linked by VHF FM. Schools anywhere in the world are
invited to make skeds with either or both stations. All interested
should e-mail the SARC Chairman, Peter Day, G3PHO to
scienceatg3pho.org.uk. For further details, take a look at the SARC
website, www.sheffieldarc.org.uk.

This years' RSGB Convention (formerly known as the HFC) will as usual
include the traditional lecture streams, HF, DX, Technical and
Beginners but, for the first time, will also include a full stream of
VHF lectures. Ian, G4FSU is co-ordinating the traditional streams,
while Neil, G3RIR and Reg, G8VHI have plans well in hand for what
promises to be a very interesting stream of VHF lectures. The full
range of UK exams will be available over the weekend along with chances
to take the US exams. Mark, M0DXR, who ran the extremely popular
Contest University sessions at last year's event, is currently working
on running another University session this year. Likewise, the FOC guys
are planning another Morse challenge for you to have a go at. The RSGB
Convention takes place at the Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre in
Bedfordshire over the weekend 9 to 11 October. The sponsors of the RSGB
Convention, Icom UK and Martin Lynch & Sons, will both have the latest
range of equipment on display for you to examine and take away. A
detailed programme will be available in due course including details of
the Partners programme for those not so keen on things radio.

GB3WA, the 70cm repeater located near the village of Kilmington in
South Wiltshire, has been permanently taken out of service. The
repeater needs several of its 30 plus year old cavities replacing as
well as its PA to make it a viable repeater operating at full
capability again. The site is still in need of a suitable mast / tower
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support both the antennas, thus replacing the temporary mast, currently
on site. Unfortunately, the funds are just not available and so the
groups have taken the decision to remove the repeater from the air. If
you would like full details on the story, check out their website at
http://twxrg.web.googlepages.com/home

The Newbury and District Amateur Radio Club are holding an Intermediate
training weekend on 21 and 22 March, with the practical and exam on 25
April. For more information or to register your interest please contact
the course organiser, Steve Elliott, M0SEL on 07799 897 839 or e-mail
s_elliott293atbtinternet.com.

The inaugural meeting for the formation of The Jersey Amateur Radio
Repeater Group will be at the Jersey Amateur Radio Society club house
at La Moye on Wednesday 25 March at 7.30pm. Proposals or nominations
for committee posts can be made in advance or on the night of the
meeting and should be addressed to Rob Luscombe on 07797 923916 or by
email to robialbionatyahoo.co.uk.

Richard Garriott, W5KWQ will be the keynote speaker at the AMSAT TAPR
Banquet during the Dayton Hamvention this year. The Banquet will be on
Friday, 15 May. Richard was aboard the ISS (International Space
Station) in October 2008 and delighted many amateur radio operators and
school children with contacts. He was the sixth private citizen to make
the trip. In addition to the banquet speech, Richard will give a short
presentation at the AMSAT Forum on Saturday morning, and visit the
AMSAT and ARRL booths. If you are attending the Dayton Hamvention this
year, tickets may be purchased for $30 by contacting Martha at the
AMSAT office, see www.amsat.org.

A PowerPoint presentation on the South African amateur radio satellite
due to be launched in the next few weeks is now available. It's a big
document, some 12 megabytes, but interesting with some excellent
photographs. The 80kg satellite includes an AO-51 type VHF up and UHF
down repeater as a secondary payload. Launch may be as early as the end
of March. The web address is
www.amateurradio.org.za/Sumbandila_Intecnet.pdf.

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

Bournemouth Radio Society will be holding its 21st annual sale today,
Sunday 8 March, at the Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams
Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LH. Doors will open at 9.30am and on
display will be new and used radio gear, components and a huge range of
junk and second hand items. Refreshments and free parking will be
available. Contact John, G0HAT on 07719 700 771.

Also today, 8 March, The Wythall Radio and Computer Rally will take
place at Woodrush Sports Centre, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, nr
Birmingham on the A435, just 2 miles from J3 of the M42. Doors open at
10am and entry is £1.50. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy and
refreshments available. Contact Chris, G0EYO on 07710 412 819.

March 14 sees the Lagen Valley ARS Rally taking place at The Village
Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough. Doors open at 11.30am and
there will be trade stands, free car parking and refreshments
available. Contact Jim on GI0DVU, 02892 662270.

Also on 14 March, the Dutch National Radio Flea Market will take place.
Details of the venue were in the March RadCom. Doors open at 9am and
entry is six Euro. More on the website www.radiovlooienmarkt.nl.

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Now for the news of special events

Today, 8 March, special event callsign GB80RBP gets another airing. The
Radio Society of Harrow will be operating from Bentley Priory in
support of a fundraising event for the Bentley Priory Battle of Britain
Trust and the Battle of Britain Fighter Pilots Association. Listen out
for them on the air between 0930 and 1600. Full details at
www.g3efx.org.uk.

Today, 8 March, is the final day of operation for GB0ATC after a
weekend of radio work. Number 49F Greenock Squadron of the Air Training
Corps was one of the first squadrons to be formed in Scotland when the
ATC was originated. The cadets would like as many contacts as possible,
so please, if you hear them, call them through the pile up.

GB2RAF will be on the air from the Air Defence Radar Museum RAF at
Neatishead in Norfolk on Saturday 14 March for Science Week.

Foyle & District Amateur Radio Club have been issued the special event
callsign GB5SPD to celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. They will be on air
from 14 to 20 March. Further details on www.mn0aku.org.

On March 14, GB5CC will be on the air for the Commonwealth Contest from
Throton Heath near Croydon.

A date for the diary. GB6GEO will be on the air from Torbay during the
Geoparks Communication Weekend on 23 and 24 May, along with other UK
Geopark stations around the world. There will be many other attractions
at the Torbay Kent's Cavern site, such as Cave Radio, Satellite
Communications and Amateur TV. GB6GEO will be a 48 hour working
station. SSB will be used during the day because of visitors to the
station and CW will be used during the night time hours. The Geoparks
will be offering a very special commemorative basic radio amateur
certificate for contacting Geopark stations. Full details from Martin
Foster, G3VOF, QTHR or QRZ.COM.

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

A DXpedition to Mozambique will take place from 9 to 13 April. The QSL
Manager is ON4CJK and either via the bureau or direct. More information
regarding the expedition can be obtained at www.c91fc.be.

W5JON will be QRV as J6/W5JON until 11 March from Marigot Bay, which is
IOTA NA-108. Activity is on 160 to 6m SSB. This will include an entry
in the ARRL SSB DX contest. QSL to home call.

Just a reminder that a team of 9 operators will be activating Chatham
Island as ZL7T until 10 March. The four station setup will operate 160
to 10m, using CW, SSB, RTTY and the PSK modes. The ZL7T website is
available at www.zl7t.com. A logsearch will be available on the team's
return and logs will be uploaded to LoTW within 6 months. QSL via
ZL2AL, by the Bureau or direct using the information on QRZ.com.

Eric, KV1J, will once again be active as FP/KV1J from Miquelon, which
is IOTA NA-032 until 9 March. Activity will be on 80 to 10m, all modes.
QSL via his home callsign, direct or via the bureau. Logs will also be
on LoTW and eQSL.

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Now the contest news

On the international contest scene, the ARRL International SSB contest
finishes today, 8 March. Lots of great activity from the USA and this
one is lots of fun for the beginner and experienced operator alike. On
all bands from 1.8 to 28MHz, SSB, the exchange is signal report and
power.

On VHF/UHF, there's the March 144/432MHz contest that finishes today, 8
March, too. Timings are 1400 to 1400 using all modes and the exchange
is signal report, serial number and locator.

On 10 March it is the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest from 2000 to
2230. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and
locator.

On 11 March it is the RSGB 80m club championship, CW leg. From 2000 to
2130, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The RSGB's Commonwealth Contest takes place on 14 and 15 March. The
event has been really enlivened by the Team Competition in recent years
with plenty of friendly competition between the different Commonwealth
areas. This is very much a DXers contest and doesn't require that you
be active for the whole 24 hours if you don't want to be. You should
however be on at the critical times for the critical openings! This is
a CW contest, of course, but don't be put off, it is hardly fast and
furious. If you want to take some first steps into CW contesting, then
this will be a great way to do so, and work some great DX into the
bargain.

India has announced that it will be entering a team in this year's
Contest. This news means that there will be nine Indian stations and
one from Sri Lanka entering this year as well as teams for Australia,
Canada and the Rest of the World. The contest runs from 1000UTC on 14
March to 1000UTC on 15 March.

The final 70MHz Cumulative Contest of the season takes place on 15
March from 2000 to 2230. The exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.

The EA PSK31 Contest takes place on 14 and 15 March on the 10, 15, 20,
40 and 80 metre bands. The exchange is signal report and serial number
for stations outside Spain. Full details appear on the contest website.

Now the solar report for the period from 23 February to 1 March,
compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS, and Martin Harrison, G3USF.

We start this week with the latest smoothed sunspot numbers which are
for May, June and July 2008, which are 3.5, 3.2 and 2.7 respectively.
The trend still remains downward and confirms that sunspot minimum as
not yet been reached. These figures are preliminary and may be subject
to a slight change at a later date. However, we feel the need to
release these figures at the earliest opportunity.

At first the solar disc was spotless but on the 24th a small sunspot
group appeared and lasted till the 26th before it decayed. Solar
activity remained very low. However, while the sunspot group was
visible the solar flux increased by one unit to 71. The average was 70
units. The 90 day solar flux average on the 1st was 70,

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that's one unit up on last week. X-ray flux levels remained below the
minimum reporting level. Geomagnetic activity was quiet, saying that a
small disturbance took place during the 27th; however, the Ap for the
day was only 8 units. This activity was most likely produced by a
low-latitude extension of the southern polar coronal hole. The average
was Ap 5 units. Solar wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind
speeds increase from 380 kilometres per second to 710 by the 27th. Wind
speeds then gradually declined to 400 kilometres per second by the end
of the period. Particle densities were low throughout. Bz varied little
on the quiet days and between minus 6 and plus 10 nanoTeslas on the
27th.

And finally the solar forecast. This week solar activity is expected to
continue at very low levels. Activity will only increase when a larger
and more magnetically complex sunspot group appears than the recent
groups that we have seen so far this year. There are no signs of any
such group appearing yet but as we know on could appear with very
little warning. Solar flux levels should be around the 70 mark for most
of then week. Geomagnetic activity is expected to start at quiet levels
but around Thursday or Friday a small coronal hole disturbance is due
to arrive. The disturbance should be rather short lived and the peak of
the disturbance will take place shortly after it's arrival. MUFs during
daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 18MHz for the south
and 15MHz for the north. The darkness hour lows should be about 8 or
9MHz. Paths this week to India should have a maximum usable frequency
with a 50 per cent success rate of around 23MHz. the optimum working
frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be about 18MHz. The best
time to try this path will be between 1000 and 1500 hours UTC.

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

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Next, the Local News:

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

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

and website links where known.

[Note to newsreaders: Please read the local news items appropriate to
the service area of your

transmission.]

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-EAST

and EAST ANGLIA On Monday 9 March Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society
is having The G6MFM memorial lectu Flying, past and present, by
G4CDY and G4FKK. Contact Andy, G8JAC, by email to
g8jacatbtinternet.com.

On Monday 9 March Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is having
a committee meeting. Contact David, G8UOD, on 01234 742 757.

On Tuesday 10 March Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating from
the shack. Contact Steve, on 0142 720815.

On Tuesday 10 March Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
surface mount techniques by Robin, G3LBA. Contact Malcolm, G8NRP, on
01235 524844.

On Wednesday 11 March Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Contact Roger, G3MEH, on 01442 826 651.

On Wednesday 11 March Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a construction evening. Contact Terry, G0VFW, on 01442 831 491.

On Wednesday 11 March Dover Radio Club is having part 2 of the talk on
basic HF antennas by Ian, G3ROO. Contact Brian, G4SAU, by email to
g4sauatDARC.org.uk.

On Wednesday 11 March Farnborough and District Radio Society is having
an introduction to astronomy by Julian, M3XPJ. Contact Derek G3OFA, by
email to mailatfdrs.org.uk.

On Wednesday 11 March Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having an
inter-club quiz with Clacton and Colchester. Contact James, M0ZZO, on
01255 242 748.

On Wednesday 11 March Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal,
construction and workshop evening. Contact Mark Taylor, G0LGJ, on 01362
691099.

On Wednesday 11 March South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the history of ISS. Contact southessex.ARSatbtinternet.com.

On Wednesday 11 March Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk and
demonstration of the Elecraft K3 transceiver by Keith, G8RPA. Contact
David Sharp, M0XDS, by email to david.sharp1attesco.net.

On Wednesday 11 March Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is
watching a radio DXpedition DVD. Contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.

On Thursday 12 March Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having an
informal evening. The planned talk on the early days of amateur
television has been rescheduled to 26 March. Contact Gerald, G8AKL, on
01487 740794.

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On Thursday 12 March King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night and 2m club net. Contact Ray, G3RSV, by email to
ral-g3rsvatsupanet.com.

On Thursday 12 March Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a talk on Amateur TV by Mike Sanders, G8LES. Contact Pete, G8FRC, on
01189 695 697.

On Thursday 12 March Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk and demonstration of data modes by Ian, G1JCC and Ken,
G4YRF. Contact David, G8UOD, on 01234 742 757.

On Friday 13 March Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having its AGM,
including an address by RSGB President Colin Thomas G3PSM. Contact
Quintin, M1ENU, on 023 8078799.

On Friday 13 March Radio Society Harrow is having a talk on everything
you ever needed to know about computer gaming. Contact Linda, on 020
8368586.

On Friday 13 March Wimbledon and District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on stamp duty by Dennis, M0NDJ. Contact Jim, M0CON, on
020 8874 7456.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-WEST On Monday 9 March Cornish Radio Amateur Club
Computer Section is having a talk on video editing by Clive, G3OCB.
Contact Ian, on 01872 561 058.

On Monday 9 March Exeter Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Contact Paul, M0GMO, on 01392 660246.

On Tuesday 10 March Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club will have its
inaugural meeting at the Peter Street Rooms, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
The location is just behind the shops at Town Street where there is
free parking very close by. Refreshments will be provided and everyone
is very welcome to come along and meet up with other radio operators
whether you are licensed, a short wave listener or just curious about
amateur radio and would like to find out more. For further information
please contact Shaun, M0RTS on 01749 347446 after 6.30pm.

On Tuesday 10 March Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the latest additions to the Heathkit collection of Roger,
M1SAN. Contact Nick Perrin, G3NRH, by email to bnperrinattheiet.org.

On Wednesday 11 March South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is DF hunting.
Contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275 834 282.

On Wednesday 11 March Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a Morse class and operating the club station. Contact William, G3WNI,
on 01823 666 234.

On Wednesday 11 March Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is on the air. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417048.

On Thursday 12 March Swindon and District Amateur Radio Club is having
its construction contest. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317750.

On Thursday 12 March Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
antenna polar patterns by G4DCH. Contact Gary, 2E0BFJ, by email to
g.swainattesco.net.

On Friday 13 March Jersey Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
electronic logging using Logger32. Contact Phil, MJ0JER, on
gj3dvcatgj3dvc.org.je.

On Friday 13 March Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fspattars.org.uk.

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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS On Sunday 8 March South Birmingham Radio Society
is running the club stand at Wythall Radio Rally. Contact Don, on 0121
458 1603.

On Sunday 8 March Worcester Radio Amateurs Association have a stand at
Wythall Rally. Contact Leslie Coyne, M3WRZ, on 01905 764320.

On Monday 9 March Gloucester Amateur Radio And Electronics Society is
operating on VHF and UHF. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548478,
daytime.

On Monday 9 March South Birmingham Radio Society is having a ragchew
and contest meeting. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Monday 9 March South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio
Club is having a test gear night. Contact A J Higton, 2E1GWO, on 01773
783658.

On Monday 9 March Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society is having
a talk on aerial planning applications by John, M0OJG and a test
equipment evening with John, G0JUQ. Contact Jack, G3VYE, on 01926 641
988.

On Tuesday 10 March Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is having
a committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radioatdadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday 10 March Eagle Radio Group is having a presentation by HM
Coast Guard on search and rescue. Contact Terry, G0SWS, on 01507
478590.

On Tuesday 10 March Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is
having a crystal set night including entries for the competition.
Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday 10 March Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding
its AGM. Contact Bernard, M1AUK, on 01926 420 913.

On Tuesday 10 March Worcester Radio Amateurs Association Club is having
a talk and on the air night. Contact Leslie Coyne M3WRZ, on 01905
764320.

On Wednesday 11 March Lincoln Short-Wave Club Is having a natter and
shack activity night. Contact John, G1TSL, on 01526 323 153.

On Wednesday 11 March Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a visit
to the control room at Bournville Lane Police Station. Contact Norman,
G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Wednesday 11 March Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is
having its main construction competition. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952
299 677.

On Thursday 12 March Lowestoft and District Pye Amateur Radio Club is
having an open planning meeting. Contact Charlotte, 2E0BSS, on 01603
626710.

On Thursday 12 March Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a new
project forum with Chris, G7NBP. Details on the web at
www.salop-ARS.org.uk.

On Friday 13 March Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having
a normal meeting. Contact Chris, M0BQE, on 01905 776 869.

On Friday 13 March Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction night for its 2009 project. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958
777363.

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On Friday 13 March Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is having a
general club meeting and chat night. Contact Dave Wilde, G1YAI, on
webmasterathrrarc.com.

On Friday 13 March Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is
having a VHF night on the air. Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 020
8502 1645,.

On Friday 13 March South Birmingham Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Sunday 15 March Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is having a
DF fox hunt for fun, with the first transmission at 10.30. Contact Dave
Wilde, G1YAI, by email to webmasterathrrarc.com.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND On Monday 9 March Angel Of The North
Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on modern communications using the
radio spectrum by Carolyn Crook BSc. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191
477 0036, nancybone2001atyahoo.co.uk.

On Monday 9 March Bolton Wireless Club is having an activity night to
plan for the 2009 contest season on HF and VHF. Contact
boltonwirelessatgmail.com.

On Monday 9 March Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
National Science Week with a club open house. Contact Mike Gordon
G0TKO, on 01709 382479.

On Tuesday 10 March Warrington Amateur Radio Club is preparing for
Norbreck. Contact Roger, M0DWQ, on 07868 000 705.

On Wednesday 11 March Goole Radio and Electronics Society is having a
Science night. Contact Ken G6YYN, on 01757 638539.

On Wednesday 11 March Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a Committee
Meeting. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Wednesday 11 March Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on making RF connections by Rob, G8XMZ. Contact Peter Paul Fox,
G8HAV, on 01606 553401.

On Wednesday 11 March South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on semiconductors and valves. Contact Terry, M0RIA, on the web at
www.radioclubs.net/snarc.

On Thursday 12 March Grimsby Amateur Radio Society is having a test
equipment evening with John, G8WDV. Contact Brian Chester, G4DXB, by
email to g4dxbatgars.org.uk.

On Thursday 12 March Pontefract District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on Dolby surround sound by Ian, G4LUG. Details on 07594
596 040.

On Thursday 12 March South Manchester Radio And Computer Club a is
having a talk on inductance by G3SVW. Contact Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969
3999.

On Thursday 12 March York Radio Club is having an evening of radio exam
instruction. Contact Tony Skaife G4XIV, on 01904 330502.

On Friday 13 March East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a
technical forum. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday 13 March Tynemouth Radio Club is having an operating and
Morse night. Contact Tony, G8YFA, by email to mailatg0nwm.com.

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On Saturday 14 March Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
Commonwealth Contest. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Saturday 14 March South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having a weekend
theory session. Contact Terry, M0RIA, on the web at
www.radioclubs.net/snarc.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND On Tuesday 10 March Livingston and District Amateur
Radio Society is having an operating evening. Contact Norman, on 0131
449 7641.

On Wednesday 11 March Lothians Radio Society is having a talk about
eBay by Peter Bates, GM4BYF. Contact Colin, GM4HWO, by email to
enquiriesatlothiansradiosociety.com.

On Thursday 12 March Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663.

On Thursday 12 March Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is on the air on
PSK31. Contact Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, on 01776 820413.

On Friday 13 March Border Amateur Radio Society meets at its temporary
premises, Horncliffe Memorial Hall, near Berwick-on-Tweed at 7.30 for
8. Contact Derrick Dance, GM4CXP, on 01573 229043.

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

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

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

prepared by the Radio Society of Great Britain.