GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 1st May 2011

The news headlines:

Radio Spectrum for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Talk in for the RSGB AGM in Derby

Two more operations approved for DXCC

As expected, the RSGB has been approached by Ofcom to help determine
sections of the 70cm amateur band that could be released for a limited
period around the London 2012 Games next year. As a secondary user of
the band, we as radio amateurs have no specific rights to any of those
frequencies. Rather than just imposing changes, Ofcom has approached the
Society in the spirit of cooperation to work together to solve the
problem. The RSGB intends to work constructively on this matter to reach
agreement with Ofcom on the segments that can be released on a temporary
basis. Ofcom has given clear and unambiguous assurance that the segments
used will be returned once the London 2012 Games are over. The RSGB is
looking closely at how the spectrum is used in the designated
geographical areas in and around London, Weymouth and South Essex in
order to minimise the impact. We will be responding to Ofcom shortly.
The RSGB's response is being coordinated within the RSGB Spectrum Forum
by Murray Niman, G6JYB.

Arrangements have been made for a talk-in station for those attending
the RSGB's AGM in Derby on 14 May. It will be available on 145.550MHz
from about 8am through to 12 noon and the callsign will be G2DJ, Golf 2
Delta Juliet. If you are planning to attend the AGM by bus from Derby,
the information on the hotel's website that was printed in RadCom seems
to be a little out of date. The local services are run by Trent Barton
and their website at www.trentbarton.co.uk is most helpful. Check out
the V2 service, which looks to be the one that stops closest to the
Menzies Mickleover Court Hotel. Tickets for the amateur radio dinner on
Saturday evening are still available from the RSGB online shop.

Two operations on Tristan Da Cunha and Gough have been approved for DXCC
credit. The two are the 2010 ZD9AH operation and the 2010 and 2011 ZD9T
operation. If you had these operations rejected in a recent application,
please send an e-mail to the ARRL DXCC Desk. Updates will be posted in
Logbook of The World accounts as well as online on the daily listings.

May 2011 will be the month for chasing castles and stately homes on air.
The weekend of the 21st and 22nd will be the international castles
weekend from 1am on the 21st to 11pm on the 22nd. For UK stations,
information can be found at www.cashota.co.uk as well as links to
regional activity.

The planned operation of ARISSat-1 on 11 and 12 April from inside the
International Space Station as part of the commemoration of the 50th
anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight was, unfortunately, not successful.
It appears that no terrestrial station reported hearing transmissions.

The Group for Earth Observation is holding its annual symposium at the
National Space Centre, Leicester next Saturday, 7 May. Doors open for
registration at 9am and both members and non-members are welcome. There
is a charge of ?12 for admission, which includes a car-parking pass and
a free ticket for entry to the National Space Centre exhibition areas.
There will be a number of presentations on weather satellites and their
reception, live imaging, demonstrations help and problem solving.
Members of the renowned Dutch Satellite Workgroup will be in attendance.
More details from www.geo-web.org.uk.

Early notice of a forthcoming event that may be of interest to UK
intermediate students and any keen home brew enthusiast. The Torbay
Amateur Radio Society will be hosting a Buildathon on Sunday 5 June in
Newton Abbott, Devon. The project is a Manhatten-style 40m Sudden
receiver with VFO. The Bath Buildathon Crew will be providing tools and
test equipment, as well as assistingon the day. Enquiries to Pam
Halliwell via the Torbay website www.tars.org.uk.

The Royal Naval Amateur Radio Society will run a Special Event station
at the open day in HMS Collingwood on Saturday 4 June. The callsign to
be used is GB6COD, Collingwood Open Day. The station will be operational
on all amateur bands from 1.8MHz to 440MHz. The Society headquarters
station will be open for viewing from 9.30am to 6pm on the day. A number
of demonstrations will be taking place using amateur radio and amateur
television. The open day will feature the Royal Navy Field Gun
Competition. Additional attractions will include a display from the
Royal Marines Band, Collingwood, a free fun fair and much more. Advanced
tickets will be available from Gosport and Fareham Tourist Information
Offices and Portsmouth News Offices from May 2011.

Could any members or clubs planning to take part in this year's Mills on
the Air over the weekend 14 and 15 May to please register their details
on the Denby Dale ARS on the website www.g4cdd.net or get in touch with
Gerald, G3SDY via e-mail to as soon as possible.

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

The Dambusters Hamfest will take place today, 1 May, at Thorpe Camp
Visitor Centre, Coningsby, Lincs LN4 4PE. Entry is ?3 and under 12s are
free. There is also free parking and overnight camping is available. The
doors open at 10am and there will be an RSGB bookstall.

Monday 2 May sees the Dartmoor Radio Rally take place at Tavistock
College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD. Doors open at 10.30am
and there will be trade stands and a bring & Buy. More details can be
obtained from Peter, M1AYI on 01822 860277.

On Sunday 8 May, the Magnum Radio Rally will take place at the Magnum
Leisure Centre, Harbourside, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8PP. There will be
trade stands, a Bring & Buy and special interest groups. Doors open at
10.30am and admission is ?4. Details from Helen, MM0HLN, on 0787 332
7597.

Advanced notice now of the 1st Leicester RS Grand Clearance and Bring &
Buy that will be held at the Leicester Radio Society HQ, Groby Road,
Leicester. There is approximately ?2000 of donated radio equipment for
disposal as well as a Bring & Buy. Doors open 10am to 4pm. Details of
equipment available and further details from Alex on 0753 120 1640.

Now for the news of special events

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival will still be taking place today
and tomorrow, 1 and 2 May. Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society is
celebrating this event by running three Special Event stations, GB3SWF
will be located at Strathisla distillery in Keith, GB2SWF will be at the
Craigellachie Distillery and GB4SWF will be at Cragganmore Distillery. A
commemorative QSL card will be sent to all stations that contact the
club during the weekend.

Sands Contest Group is running a special event station to celebrate the
Royal Wedding. Weather permitting they hope to run four stations using
the callsign GB4HRH. They will be on air between 10am and 5pm today, 1
May. All QSL cards should be sent as EQSL. Details are available on
QRZ.com.

On Sunday 8 May, the Whitton Amateur Radio Group will be presenting
amateur radio to the public using the special event callsign GB2IKE in
Bushy Park as part of an open day called Chestnut Sunday at Bushy Park,
located in-between Teddington and Hampton Court Palace in Middlesex.
Whitton Amateur Radio Group has the Royal Parks to thank for allowing
the station to be situated in the park and it is likely that these will
be the first radio transmissions from this location since the base was
operational in WW2.

Ballymena ARC will be participating in the Steam Traction Rally, at
Shanes Castle, Antrim on 1 and 2 May. They will be putting on displays
of amateur radio for the public as well as activating the castle as part
of castles and stately homes on the air Northern Ireland. The club will
be using callsign GN4KPT, utilising all modes and bands.

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

Francois, ON4LO will be active on 10 to 40m SSB as F/ON4LO/P between 22
April and 4 June. He plans to operate from a few lighthouses during his
trip. QSL via his home callsign, direct or bureau.

Look for Noel, OO4O to be active as OZ/OO4O from Fyn Island, which is
IOTA reference EU-172, on 1 to 6 May. He will operate mainly SSB on the
HF bands. QSL via the Belgian QSL bureau to ON4APU and LoTW.

Phil, F4EGS will be active again as TT8PK from N'djamena, Chad between
15 April and 15 June. He will be QRV in his spare time. Last year he
operated mainly CW on 10 to 80m. QSL via F4EGS, direct or via bureau.

Members of the Camb-Hams will be activating the Isle of Arran between 1
and 8 May. They will be operating as GS3PYE/P and GS6PYE/P. Activity
will be on all bands from 70cm to 160m. For VHF, the island lies in
IO75.

Now the contest news

The action this week begins on the 2nd with the SSB leg of the 80m Club
Championships between 1900 and 2030UTC. The exchange, as usual, is
signal report and serial number.

Then on the 3rd it's the 2m UK Activity Contest between 1900 and
2130UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.



On the following weekend there are three RSGB events, but with distinct
overlaps. The biggie is the 432MHz-234GHz Trophy contest on 7-8th, which
is the event in which the really serious UHF/microwavers get their
kicks. Running for 24 hours from 1400 to 1400, the exchange is signal
report, serial number and locator.

If you're not equipped for umpteen bands or don't want to spend 24 hours
contesting, the 432MHz Trophy contest is a separate event that runs for
the first eight hours of the 432MHz-234GHz Trophy may be of interest.
Running from 1400 to 2200UTC and using all modes, the exchange is signal
report, serial number and locator.

The 10GHz Trophy contest takes place on the Sunday, coinciding with the
last eight hours of the 432MHz - 234GHz Trophy.

Italian events dominate the non-RSGB scene. On 7-8th, The ARI
International DX Contest takes place for 24 hours. Work everyone using
CW, SSB and RTTY exchanging a report and serial number. Instead of a
serial number, Italian stations give a 2-letter Province code and there
are 110 of them to collect as multipliers. Single-op single-mode entries
are allowed, but not single band.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 18th to the 24th
of April, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 25th of April.

Solar activity was low everyday except for the 22nd when two M1 solar
flares took place. Small sudden ionospheric disturbances took place but
no coronal mass ejections; therefore their effect on propagation was
minimal. Solar flux levels increased slightly from 111 units on the 18th
and the 19th to 119 by the 23rd. The average was 115 units. The 90 day
solar flux average on the 24th was 106, that's three units up on last
week. X-ray flux levels hovered around the B4 mark for most of the week
but increased to B8.4 on the 22nd. The average was B4.6. Geomagnetic
activity started at unsettled levels with the Ap index at 10 units on
the 18th and 16 units on the 20th. The average was Ap 8 units. Solar
wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds increase from
320 kilometres per second to 570 by the 20th. Speeds then gradually
declined. Particle densities increased to 41 particles per cubic
centimetre on the 18th but then declined for the rest of the period. Bz
varied between minus 12 and plus 13 nanoTeslas on the 20th which was the
most disturbed day and between minus and plus 4 nanoTeslas when the
field was quiet.

And now the solar forecast. This week the quieter side of the Sun is
expected to be facing our way. Solar activity should be at low levels on
some days. Solar flux levels are expected to around the 110 mark for
most of the week. Geomagnetic activity should be at quiet levels all
week but a coronal hole disturbance could commence right at the end of
the forecast period and certainly at the start of the following week.
MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 23MHz for
the south and 20MHz for the north. Darkness hour lows are expected to be
around 11MHz. Paths this week to the Middle East should have a maximum
usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of about 25MHz. The
optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate of around
19MHz. The best time to try this path will be between 1100 and 1600
hours. If any double hop Sporadic-E openings take place on 28 and 50MHz
then the Middle East could be worked by that mode, but it could be just
a bit too early in the season for that.

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 email addresses

and website links where known.

[Note to Newsreaders: Please read the local news items appropriate to
the service area of your transmission.]

NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS

The Midland Amateur Radio Society will be running a field day over the
weekend of 14 and 15 May, starting at around 0800UTC finishing on the
Sunday at 1200UTC. The callsign will be GB8OTH, Oscar Tango Hotel.
Operating will be on 80, 40, 20, 10, 6, 4, 2m and 70cm. More information
via club website www.radioclubs.net/mars/.

On Monday 2 May, Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronic Society will be
operating from Crinkley Hill. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY on 01452 548478,
daytime, for more information.

On Monday 2 May, Lincoln Short Wave Club, will put GB2CWF on the air
from East Kirkby. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO on 01427
788356.

On Monday 2 May, South Birmingham Radio Society will have no meeting due
to the bank holiday. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Monday 2 May, South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club
have no meeting due to the bank holiday. More details on the club from A
Lawrence, 2E0BQS by e-mail to .

On Tuesday 3 May, Derby & District Amateur Radio Society will be holding
a Junk Sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by e-mail to .

On Tuesday 3 May, Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club
will be taking part in the club quiz part 2 organised by Ron G7ZRT. More
detail from Chris M0MFP on 01507 442240.

On Tuesday 3 May, Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club are holding
an Open Forum on the types and use of meters. More information from
Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday 4 May, Hinckley Amateur Radio Society has a social evening.
Details from John, M0JAV, on 07836 731544.

On Wednesday 4 May, Lincoln Short Wave Club, is having a natter night
and putting G5FZ on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788356.

On Wednesday 4 May, Midland Amateur Radio Society has the shack on the
air and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Wednesday 4 May, South Birmingham Radio Society has a lecture in the
main hall. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Wednesday 4 May, South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an
informal evening. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402550.

On Wednesday 4 May, Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a
Committee & HF, VHF on the air evening. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952
299 677.

On Thursday 5 May, Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is holding
the second of this seasons fox hunts, starting at 7.15pm from the club
car park at Hucknall. Contact Dave Wilde, G1YAI on 0844 4355593.

On Thursday 5 May the 37th Annual General Meeting of the Leicestershire
Repeater Group will be held 8pm promptly in The Brant Inn, Overdale
Avenue, Groby, Leicestershire, LE6 0DU.

On Thursday 5 May, Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
More information on the web at www.salop-ars.org.uk.

On Thursday 5 May, South Birmingham Radio Society is having training
classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Friday 6 May, Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
AGM. Contact Chris, M0BQE on 01905 776 869.

On Friday 6 May, Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the
RSGB QSL Bureau by Richard Constantine, G3UGF. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777363.

On Friday 6 May, Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is holding a
Windows 7 Forum. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on 01332 720976.

On Friday 6 May, South Birmingham Radio Society is having a construction
evening. Contact Don on 0121 458 1603.

On Saturday 7 May, Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a Saturday morning in the
shack. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788356.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND,

On Monday 2 May, Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has no club due
to the bank holiday. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR on 0191 477 0036.

On Monday 2 May, Grimsby Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
RSGB 80m Club Championship contest. Contact Cliff G4YHP on 01472 328
830.

On Monday 2 May, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the RSGB
80m Club Championship contest. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV on 01377
240573.

On Monday 2 May, Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding a social
evening & taking part in the RSGB 80m Club Championship contest. More
information from Peter Day, G3PHO, by e-mail to .

On Monday 2 May, Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has no meeting
due to the bank holiday. More details on the web at www.tcars.org.uk.

On Tuesday 3 May, Chester & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
daytime radio operations at Hanmer Arms Hotel, Hanmer. Details from
Barbara Green on 07957 870770.

On Tuesday 3 May, Stockport RS is having a talk on PCBs with Pete
Ridley, M1PTR. Contact Nigel Roscoe on 07973 312 699.

On Wednesday 4 May, Denby Dale Radio Club is having a talk on the RSGB
QSL Bureau by Richard, G3UGF. Contact Richard, M0RBG on 07976 220126.

On Wednesday 4 May, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Awards and DXing by G3LZQ. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV on 01377
240573.

On Thursday 5 May, Grimsby Amateur Radio Society is holding the 1st DF
Hunt. Contact Cliff, G4YHP on 01472 328 830.

On Thursday 5 May, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is visiting Bletchley
Park. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Thursday 5 May, Keighley Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Shirley, M6SAK on 01535 652781.

On Thursday 5 May, Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having an
explanation of the solar forecast. Contact Rob Hall, M0RBYon 0787 608
5631.

On Thursday 5 May, South Manchester Radio & Communications Club is
having a talk entitles Audacity by Bill, G4NOL. Details from Ron, G3SVW
on 0161 969 3999.

On Thursday 5 May, Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a
barbecue, tickets available from John G7JTH. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, 07900
563117.

On Friday 6 May, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a night on
the air. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Saturday 7 May, Wakefield & District Radio Society is continuing the
Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced licence courses from 1.30pm.
Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, 07900 563117.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

The Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be holding a Foundation course
over 1 weekend towards the end of May. The course is open to anyone who
wishes to take the first step on the amateur radio ladder. If you are
interested you must attend the registration night on Wednesday 4 May
from 7.30 to 8.30pm at The Place Initiative, Ardress Park, Portadown
BT62 3TP. More details can be found at www.muarc.com or by contacting
Martin, MI0YMF on 02832852712.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

On Tuesday 3 May, Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a club evening. Contact Norman, on 07740 946192.

On Wednesday 4 May, Ayr ARG, is having a visit by Dave Wilson, President
of RSGB. Details from Tom Ferguson, GM1OST on 01292 532 088.

On Wednesday 4 May, Glenrothes & District Radio Club is now back at the
Football Pavilion in Thornton at their normal meeting time of 7.15pm.
The repairs due to burst pipes have been made good. Details from Dave
Francis on 01383 823878.

On Wednesday 4 May, West of Scotland (Glasgow) Amateur Radio Society is
having an evening of homebrew projects and licence training. More
information from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN on 01415 715512.

On Thursday 5 May, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a junk sale.
More information from Lewis, GM4AJR on 01224 575 663.

On Friday 6 May, Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is holding a
normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ on 01875 811 723.

On Friday 6 May, West of Scotland (Glasgow) Amateur Radio Society is
having presentations, a quiz and a raffle. More information from Fred
Coombes, 2M0BIN on 01415 715512.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST AND EAST ANGLIA

On Sunday 1 May, Bedford and District Amateur Radio Club members will be
going to the Old Warden Spring Show. Contact Bob Leask, G3XNG by e-mail
to g4ceotalk21.com.

On Sunday 1 May, Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is holding the
Sunday morning breakfast meeting in Goring cafe. Contact Phil, G4UDU on
01903 816684.

On Monday 2 May, Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having an
evening equipment testing and Mills weekend planning. For more
information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.

On Monday 2 May, Burnham Beeches Radio Club is taking part in the RSGB
80m Club Championship contest 7 till 9pm. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628
625 720.

On Monday 2 May, Coalhouse Fort Amateur Radio Society is having an Open
Day. Details from John Parker, M1DUC by e-mail to
.

On Monday 2 May, Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has no
meeting due to the bank holiday. More information from Paul, G4YQC by
email to .

On Monday 2 May, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the RSGB
80m Club Championship contest. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV on 01603
898678.

On Tuesday 3 May, Bedford and District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
AGM. Contact Bob Leask, G3XNG by e-mail to g4ceotalk21.com.

On Tuesday 3 May, Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Astronomy by John Greenwood. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Tuesday 3 May, Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee
meeting at 8pm. Contact Tony, 2EOWAP on 01727 853087.

On Wednesday 4 May, Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
a general meeting and CW training session. Contact Terry, G0VFW on 01442
831 491.

On Wednesday 4 May, Havering & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on HMS King George V by Bart Kent. Details from John, M0UKD on
07890 222 111.

On Wednesday 4 May, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club, is having a talk on
digital signal processor noise cancellation products by Graham
Somerville, M3ZGS from BHI. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV on 01603
898678.

On Wednesday 4 May, Southdown Amateur Radio Society is operating at the
Hailsham shack. Details from John, G3DQY on 01424 424 319.

On Wednesday 4 May, Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
DVD evening. Contact Phil, G4UDU on 01903 816684.

On Thursday 5 May, Cray Valley Radio Society is having a half & half
meeting. There will be a demo and on-air operating with the club radios
presented by Guy Roberts, G0UKN and an Overview of Yahoo groups by Kevin
Jenkins M0KSJ. Contact Bob, M0MCV on 020 8265 7735 after 8pm.

On Thursday 5 May, Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX on 023 9247 2846.

On Thursday 5 May, Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Software Defined Radio by Chris Smith, G4NUX. Details are on the web at
www.harc.org.uk.

On Thursday 5 May, King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club night
and 2m club net. Contact Ray, G3RSV by e-mail to .

On Thursday 5 May, Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is closed
for local elections. Details from David, G8UOD, on 01234 742 757.

On Thursday 5 May, Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social with
GB3VH at 7.30pm in the White Horse, Sandridge. Contact Tony,2EOWAP on
01727 853087.

On Friday 6 May, Crystal Palace Radio & Electronic Club is having an
Introduction to D-Star by Chris Howard, 2E0CTH. Contact Bob, G3OOU on
01737 552 170.

On Friday 6 May, Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio
night & table top sale. Contact Peter, G4AKG on 01444 239371.

On Friday 6 May, Wey Valley Amateur Radio Group has a talk on Bletchley
Park by Ray Goff, G4FON. Details on the web at www.weyvalleyarg.org.uk.

On Saturday 7 May, Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
For more information contact Steve on 01424 720815.

On Saturday and Sunday 7 and 8 May, East Kent RS is taking part in the
Windmills on the Air event. Contact Karl Davies, M1DFM on 01227 710120.

On Saturday 7 May, Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is putting
Worthing Museum on the air with the callsign GB2WM. Contact Phil, G4UDU
on 01903 816684.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Sunday 1 May, Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a special event
station at Perranporth airfield using the callsign GR4CRC. Details from
Steve, G7VOH on 01209 844939.

On Tuesday 3 May, Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is having a VHF
evening & preparing for Mills weekend. Contact Tony, G0GFL on 01258
860741.

On Tuesday 3 May, Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee
meeting. Details from Steve, G7VOH on 01209 844939.

On Wednesday 4 May, Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding the main
meeting at St Agnes Coast Watch Station. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on
01209 844939.

On Wednesday 4 May, Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk and
demonstration on The Self-balancing-vehicle by Alec Jefford, G8GON.
Contact Muriel, G8UWE on 01395 264872.

On Wednesday 4 May, Taunton & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk in The Thermionic Valve part 2 by Mike Coles, M0CIE. Contact
William, G3WNI on 01823 666 234 for more information.

On Wednesday 4 May, Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club
is having a talk on WAB by Stan, G0RYM. Contact Tony, G0WMB on 01454
417048.

On Wednesday 4 May, Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on SWLing Broadcast Stations by Nick Dewhurst. Details from Ian,
G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and weekends.

On Thursday 5 May, South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a
committee meeting. Contact Andrew Jenner, G7KNA on 07838 695471

On Thursday 5 May, Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a DF
Contest. Contact Den, M0ACM on 07810 317750.

On Thursday 5 May, Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on My Kite
Aerials by M0WOB. Contact Steve Crask, G7AHP by email to
.

On Friday 6 May, North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an evening called
Shack Ergonomics or Fitting It All In!. More information from Dick on
01454 218362.

On Friday 6 May, Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by e-mail to
.

On Saturday 7 May, Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is taking part
in the Mills weekend from Sturminster Newton Mill. Contact Tony, G0GFL
on 01258 860741.

NEWS FOR WALES

On Monday 2 May, Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a a chat night on
club matters. Contact Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF on 07833 620733.

On Monday 2 May, Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed due to the
bank haoliday.. Contact Craig, MW0MXT on 01269 840292.

On Tuesday 3 May, Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on What
have you got under your cap by Patrick Glyn, MW0BNB. More information on
the web at www.wrexham-ars.co.uk or Patrick, 2W0HUU on 07947 701 927.

On Wednesday 4 May, Conwy Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the history of radio from day one by David Roberts, GW8NZN. Contact
Wynne, GW6PMC on 01745 855 068.