GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 25th September 2011

The news headlines:

* National Hamfest starts on 30 September

* T32C DXpedition to go ahead despite equipment difficulties

* RSGB Convention adds more lectures

Former BBC weatherman, Jim Bacon G3YLA will open the National Hamfest
this year. The ceremony takes place at 10am on Friday, 30 September,
when the main exhibition hall will open. Gates open at 9.30am for
access to the Bring and Buy and Car Boot area. The Bring and Buy is
bigger this year and arrangements have been made to speed up check-in.
Forms may be downloaded from the website so that you can book in
quicker. Check in is from 9.30, half an hour earlier than the main
exhibition hall. If you are looking for a lift to the National Hamfest,
or can offer one, e-mail and your details
will appear on the Car Sharing and Lifts page on the website. US
microphone manufacturer Bob Heil will conduct a workshop each day of
the show as part of the lecture stream. An interview with Bob can be
downloaded from the National Hamfest website. Full details with
directions are at www.nationalhamfest.org.uk.

The 5 star DXers Association's T32C expedition to Kiritimati due to
start on 28 September has hit some logistical problems. The container
with its 6 tonnes of kit got as far as T30, Tarawa, but onward shipping
to T32 has proved impossible. The DXpedition will go ahead anyway
because thanks to the global sponsor, Yaesu, ten FT-450D radios will be
carried as luggage by the team along with several lightweight linears.
The operators will also take enough hardware to set up verticals and
vertical arrays for all bands 10 through to 160m. All the computer
equipment was to be hand-carried in any case, so daily log updates to
ClubLog will be unaffected. Unfortunately, unless the container makes
an unlikely late arrival on the island, 6m EME will have to be
abandoned, and they will not have the 4-square arrays for 30 and 40m.
Keep an eye on the website at www.t32c.com for updates

The RSGB Convention takes place on 7 to 9 October and there is just 1
week remaining for bookings. The latest news from the programme is that
Bob NQ1R from the ARRL will provide a virtual tour of the ARRL and Tom
GM4DOZ will speak about radio astronomy and its roots in amateur radio.
With the unfortunate difficulties the T32C DXpedition has getting
equipment to the island, the lecture from Steve Nichols on the reality
of propagation to increase your chances of working this DXpedition is
sure to be a popular one. Full details of the most up to date
timetable, details of the lectures and booking information can be found
at www.rsgb.org/rsgbconvention.

The British Astronomical Association is organising a 'meteor watch'
exercise for the coming Draconids shower, between 7 and 9 October. It
would be interesting to compare meteor scatter counts against activity
reported by visual observers up and down the country. The Draconids are
not normally a large event but are subject to occasional outbursts and
there has been speculation that this year could produce one of these.
Observations are requested across the three days: 7, 8 and 9 October.
Preferably these would be around-the clock, but if this is not possible
between 1500 and 2300UTC on the three days. Counts in 15-minute bins
will be appropriate for most of the time but on the evening of 8
October, most likely between 1800 and 2100UTC the rates may be changing
very quickly and so it would be advantageous to have the counts in
5-minute bins. It is very important that receiver settings and antenna
alignment are kept constant throughout the period of observation. If
possible, the beam of the antenna should be directed towards the mid-
point of the great circle path joining the transmitter and receiver
locations. Paul Hyde, G4CSD the BAA Coordinator for the Radio Astronomy
Group, will be consolidating the observations into a single report
which will be sent to all participants. Please contact him by e-mail at
radiogroup@ britastro.org for further information on how to submit
reports.

NASA is giving the public the power to vicariously journey through the
solar system using a new interactive Web-based tool. The Eyes on the
Solar System interface combines video game technology and NASA data to
create an environment for users to ride along with agency spacecraft
and explore the cosmos. Screen graphics and information such as planet
locations and spacecraft manoeuvres use actual space mission data. You
can begin your ride at http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eyes/.

A new Newsletter has been launched to support the growing number of
5MHz operating permissions globally. The 5MHz Newsletter is edited by
Paul Gaskell, G4MWO, one of the original RSGB 5MHz team. It aims to be
both an accurate information source of news about 5MHz and a platform
for exchange of ideas, be they theoretical, operational, constructional
or just general comments about the band. You can freely access the 5MHz
Newsletter from Google Documents at http://tinyurl.com/6fkhcmf.
Although originating in the UK, the 5MHz Newsletter invites world-wide
interest, both in readers and contributors. Understandably all that we
ask is when contributing items of news concerning new 5MHz permissions
or allocations, that the contributor can provide a means of official
verification of such. It is hoped to produce the 5MHz Newsletter on a
quarterly basis, its size being dependent of course on news and other
relevant contributions from 5MHz operators and listeners around the
world. For those without Internet access wishing to have a paper copy
of the 5MHz Newsletter, a Self-Addressed Envelope of sufficient size to
take folded A4 sheets, together with adequate postage, or IRCs in the
case of outside of the UK, will bring a copy of the latest edition.
Requests should be addressed to G4MWO, who is QTHR in the UK Callbook
and on QRZ.com

Did you know that a real life radio amateur was involved in the famous
1961 recording of Tony Hancock's The Radio Ham? His name was Alan
Florence. He was just 18 years of age and was working as a recently
appointed sound engineer at Star Sound Studios off Baker Street in
London. These days he is also known on the bands as G7CDK and although
he wasn't licensed back in 1961, Alan claims that the experience did
have some influence on him taking the RAE in later years. Saturday 1
October will be the 50th anniversary of the Pye recording. The Radio
Ham was never made for radio but not to be out done, the digital
station BBC Radio 4 Extra will be broadcasting The Radio Ham and the
equally famous Blood Donor between 1400 and 1500BST on Saturday 1
October. The shows can also be heard online at
www.bbc.co.uk/radio4extra and on the BBC Radioplayer for seven days
after transmission. Last year RSGB member and BBC presenter Jim Lee,
G4AEH, brought Alan, G7CDK together with the show's iconic writers
Galton and Simpson, to remember the events of the 1 October 1961.
Extracts from the interview, in which the writers reveal why they chose
the radio ham scenario will be broadcast as a series of shorts or
fillers between the pre-recorded announcements, throughout the day.

There have been a few technical difficulties at the printers and, as a
result, the October issue of RadCom will be posting a week late. Our
apologies to Members but this is entirely out of our hands. The posting
date of the November issue is unaffected and that will still post on
Monday 17 October as planned.

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

The National Hamfest organised by the RSGB in association with the
Lincoln Short Wave Club takes place on Friday 30 September and Saturday
1 October. The venue is the George Stephenson Pavilion, Newark and
Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY,
which is close to the junction of A1/A46/A17. There will be trade
stands, a Bring and Buy, special interest groups, an RSGB bookstall,
lectures and a car boot area. Full details of the rally may be found at
www.nationalhamfest.org.uk.

The RSGB Convention takes place at Horwood House near Milton Keynes on
7 to 9 October. Five lectures streams are available on both Saturday
and Sunday, totalling 65 lectures to choose from. There is also a
Partners Programme for those not interested in the radio events of the
weekend with a trip to Stowe Landscape Gardens and Milton Keynes. Both
UK and US exams are available over the weekend, see
www.rsgb.org/rsgbconvention for full details.

Now for the news of special events

Throughout September, special event station GB2JB, will be on the air
to commemorate the life and birth place of Jack Binns, radio operator
of the Passenger Ship Republic in 1909. Operation will be from Coney
Court, Brigg and is run by Brigg & District Amateur Radio Club.

The Crewe Heritage Centre ARC will be taking part in the Railways on
the Air on 25 September. They will be operating two stations using SSB
and Digimodes from the First Class carriage of the Advanced Passenger
Train prototype that is on permanent display at the centre. Using
GB4CHC the club hope to work as many stations as possible during the
two days on all HF bands.

This year Justices of the Peace in England and Wales are celebrating
their 650th anniversary of serving the community. The Scarborough
Special Events Group will be on the air as GB650JP over the weekend of
1 and 2 October, to mark the anniversary. QSL cards will be sent via
the Bureau. Anyone requiring a direct QSL can apply via the club
callsign G0OOO. SWL listener reports are also welcomed.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of HMS Belfast's arrival in the Pool
of London, in October 1971, the London Group of the RNARS will be
active as GB40HMSB between 1 October and 31 December. A commemorative
QSL card will be available in the New Year. And now the HF DX news
compiled from 425 DX News and other sources

A Belgian group plan to activate on Rockall, EU-189, around 27 or 28
September. Hoping for good weather and calm seas, during the four day
voyage to EU189 they will be one the air as ON4ATW/MM. Details at
www.rockall.be.

IN3VZE will once again be active from Malawi as 7Q7CE until 3 October.
His operation will be holiday style on 10 through to 80 metres using
SSB and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign, either via the Bureau or
direct.

Operators from the Cambridge University Wireless Society will be active
from Miquelon, which is IOTA reference NA-032, until 29 September. Look
for FP/M0BLF, FP/G3ZAY, FP/G4EAG, FP/M0TOC, FP/M0VFC and FP/M1BXF all
bands, CW & SSB.

A team of 8 amateur radio operators from Australia and the USA will be
activating YJ0VK from Port Vila on Efate Island between 30 September
and 12 October. Earlier updates indicate that the team will operate
with 3 stations on bands from 10 to 160m, using CW, SSB and RTTY or
PSK31. They do not have plans to activate 6m. The YJ0VK team has
obtained authorization to operate on 60m.

Preparations for the large multi-national 3D2R DXpedition to Rotuma are
going according to plan. They expect to be on the air from 27 September
to 7 October. They will be active on 10 to 160m using CW, SSB, RTTY,
PSK and SSTV, plus 6 and 2m EME, with a focus on Europe and Africa when
propagation permits. QSL via YT1AD. www.yt1ad.info/3d2r/index.html.

Now the contest news

The 48 hour CQWW RTTY DX Contest comes to a close today, 25 September,
at 2359UTC. The exchange is signal report and CQ Zone * Britain is 14.
Some rare countries ought to be active in this one. There are too many
entry categories to list here though.

The Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest takes place for four hours today,
Sunday 25 September, from 1200 to 1600UTC. It has sections for Low
Power (10W max) and Full Legal. The exchange is signal report, serial
number and locator.

Tuesday 27 September sees the 50MHz UK Activity Contest take place
between 1900 and 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal
report, serial number and locator. At the same time on Tuesday 27
September the SHF UK Activity Contest takes place. Using all modes on
the 2.3 to 10GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.

Thursday 29 September sees the CW leg of the 80m Club Sprint taking
place from 1900 to 2030UTC. The exchange is both callsigns, serial
number and name. The 1.2/2.3GHz Trophy Contest takes place for eight
hours on Saturday 1 October. After several years of modest but steady
participation, the number of entries to this event increased
substantially last year, even though propagation was nothing special
and the weather was awful. Using all modes from 1400 to 2200UTC, the
exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Oceania DX SSB Contest runs for 24 hours from 0800 on 1 October to
0800UTC on 2 October. QSOs with stations in Oceania are the only ones
that count for points, which basically means working VK, ZL and the
Pacific islands. The exchange is signal report and serial number.

The Worked All Britain HF Contest runs on 20m to 10m for 24 hours from
1200UTC on 1 October to 1200UTC on 2 October. Using all modes on the 14
to 28MHz bands, UK stations send a report, serial number and WAB area,
while non-UK stations send report, serial number and DXCC country.
Inter-UK QSOs do not count for points in this one.

The IARU 432MHz-248GHz Contest runs for 24 hours from 1400UTC on 1
October to 1400UTC on 2 October. The exchange is signal report, serial
number and locator. The first six hours coincides with the RSGB
1.2GHz/2.3GHz Trophy Contest. From 1600UTC to 2000UTC the SSB leg of
the EU Sprint takes place. Being a sprint, of course there's a QSY
rule. It says that if you make a QSO as a result of calling CQ or QRZ,
you then have to QSY a minimum of 2kHz before you can make another QSO.
And please don't forget that the exchange includes both callsigns.

The 21/28MHz Contest takes place on Sunday 2 October. The planned
deletion of this event from the contest calendar may have contributed
to the substantial increase in entries in all sections last year. They
are hoping for similar results this year. Taking place from 0700 to
1900UTC and using CW and SSB on the two bands, the exchange is signal
report, serial number and district.

And now the solar factual data for the period from the 12th to the 18th
of September, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 19th of September.

The Sun had many groups visible everyday, for example, the 15th had 11
groups visible. Many of these groups were producing C class solar
flares. In total over one hundred took place. Most days an M class
solar flare was expected but never took place, but on the 12th and the
14th a C9 flare occurred, failing by fractions to reach the M class
category. Small sudden ionospheric disturbances took place along with a
number of coronal mass ejections, one of which headed our way, more on
the later. Solar flux levels increased from 124 units on the 12th to
150 by the 18th. The average was 135. The 90 day solar flux average on
the 18th was 103, that's three units up on last week. X-ray flux levels
increased from B5.3 units on the 13th to B9.2 by the 18th. The average
was B6.9 units. The first disturbance arrived on the 12th when the Ap
index was 27 units and 17 units the next day, this was in response to a
coronal hole. As mentioned earlier, one of the coronal mass ejections
arrived early on the 17th when the Ap was 32 units. The source was a C9
solar flare taking place on the 14th. There were some quiet days also,
for example, on the 16th the Ap was only 2 units. The average was Ap 13
units. Solar wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds
decline form 680 kilometres per second on the 12th to 350 by early on
the 17th. Particle densities were low except for a brief rise to 18
particles per cubic centimetre on the 17th. Bz varied between minus and
plus 3 nanoTeslas on the quieter days and between minus 12 and plus 14
nanoTeslas on the 17th. Once the disturbance of the 12th and the 13th
had ended HF propagation reached or exceeded predicted values for most
of the time, with 28MHz open at times and openings to all continents on
24MHz. On the 17th MUFs of around 33MHz were recorded.

And now the solar forecast. The Sun is going through a restructuring
phase where what was the quiet side of the Sun is now the active side
on its return a couple of weeks later. This week solar activity should
be at low levels but there is the chance that activity could rise to
moderate levels. Solar flux levels should be around the 120s or even
higher. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be at quiet levels barring
any Earth directed coronal mass ejections till towards next weekend
when a small coronal hole disturbance is expected. MUFs during daylight
hours at equal latitudes should be around 26MHz for the south and 23MHz
for the north. Darkness hour lows should be about 11MHz. Paths this
week to the Middle East should have a maximum usable frequency with a
50 per cent success rate of around 29MHz. The optimum working frequency
with a 90 per cent success rate will be about 24MHz. The best time to
try this path will be between 1000 and 1500 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 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 On Sunday 25 September, Hinckley Amateur Radio
Society has a talk on Railways on the Air by John, M0JAV. Details from
John, M0JAV, on 07836 731 544.

On Monday 26 September, Derby RAYNET Amateur Radio Group has no meeting
as they are on RAYNET duties. Contact Martin, G7MKS, by e-mail at


On Monday 26 September, Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronic Society
will be contacting Brian, G4CIB and Leta, G4RHK on Lundy from the new
shack. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548 478, daytime.

On Monday 26 September, Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a National Hamfest
meeting at the Newark Showground. For more information contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

On Monday 26 September, South Birmingham Radio Society is holding a
Field Day planning meeting and open night. Contact Don, on 01214 581
603. On Monday 26 September, Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has
a general meeting. More information from Robert Bird, by email to
.

On Tuesday 27 September, Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has a
Night on the Air. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
.

On Tuesday 27 September, Lincoln Short-Wave Club is preparing for the
National Hamfest on site. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO,
on 01427 788 356.

On Tuesday 27 September, Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding a practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.

On Tuesday 27 September, Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on computer topics by Dave, G8UIO. Details from Don,
G4CYG on 01926 424 465.

On Tuesday 27 September, Worcester Radio Amateur Association is holding
a construction night looking at high altitude balloon construction.
Details from Rich Moles, M0UVA, by e-mail to

On Wednesday 28 September, Lincoln Short-Wave Club is preparing on site
for the National Hamfest 2011. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

On Wednesday 28 September, Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a
debrief and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229
787.

On Wednesday 28 September, Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a video evening. Details from Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Thursday 29 September, Lincoln Short-Wave Club has more preparations
for the National Hamfest. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO,
on 01427 788 356.

On Thursday 29 September, South Birmingham Radio Society is having
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Don, on 01214 581
603.

On Friday 30 September, Coventry Amateur Radio Society has a radio
workshop planned. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

On Friday 30 September, Lincoln Short-Wave Club is at the National
Hamfest in the Newark Showground. For more information contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

On Friday 30 September, South Birmingham Radio Society has a visit to
the National Hamfest planned. Contact Don on 01214 581 603.

On Friday 30 September, South Birmingham Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Don on 01214 581 603.

On Saturday 1 October, Midland Amateur Radio Society has a visit to
National Hamfest at Newark and Lincoln showground organised. Details
from Norman, G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Saturday 1 October, South Birmingham Amateur Radio Society is
visiting the National Hamfest at Newark and Lincoln Showground. Contact
Don, on 01214 581 603. On Saturday 1 October, Worcester Radio Amateur
Association has a club trip to the National Hamfest organised. Contact
Rich Moles, M0UVA, by email to .

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND On Monday 26 September, Angel of the
North Amateur Radio Club has a talk at 7.30 pm. All welcome. Details
from Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Monday 26 September, Bolton Wireless Club has a talk on Software
Defined Radio with Chris G4HYG and Ian G0CTO. For details, send an
email to .

On Monday 26 September, Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding a Mini
Fleamarket & Quiz or video night. Details from Peter Day, G3PHO, by
e-mail to

On Monday 26 September, South Manchester Radio & Computing Club is
holding a technical forum. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

On Monday 26 September, Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a
talk on Construction. Details on the web at www.tcars.org.uk.

On Tuesday 27 September, Chester & District Amateur Radio Society has
an operating evening. Details from Barbara Green on 07957 870 770.

On Wednesday 28 September, Hambleton Amateur Radio Society
(Northallerton) has a talk on Valve Theory by Tony, G8FLV. Details from
Tony Wilson, G3MAE on 01609 881530

On Wednesday 28 September, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity evening with a DVD. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377
240 573.

On Thursday 29 September, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
the 80m Club Sprint CW contest. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on
01377 240 573.

On Thursday 29 September, Ripon & DARS is having an on the air and club
night. Details from Rob Hall, M0RBY, on 0787 608 5631.

On Thursday 29 September, South Manchester Radio & Computing Club is
having a talk on Flanders Swann by Graham, G8TXW. Details from Ron,
G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

On Thursday 29 September, Wakefield & District Radio Society is having
a social evening and going on the air from the HQ. Details from Ken,
2E0SSQ, on 07900 563 117.

On Friday 30 September, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a
technical forum. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642
475 671.

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

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND On Tuesday 27 September, Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur
Radio Club is holding a club night. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to
.

On Tuesday 27 September, Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is
running Morse code practice. Information from Norman, on 07740 946 192.

On Wednesday 28 September, Lothians Radio Society is attending a talk
on WWW - Words, Wires, Waves & the World-Wide Web at the Museum of
Communication, Burntisland by Prof. Tom Stevenson. Details from Andy
Sinclair, by e-mail to .

On Thursday 29 September, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a
quiz. More information from Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA On Sunday 25 September,
Coalhouse Fort Amateur Radio Society is holding an Open Day.
Information from John Parker, M1DUC, by e-mail to
.

On Tuesday 27 September, Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is having an
evening in the shack. For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720
815.

On Tuesday 27 September, Chelmsford ARS is having a club net night.
Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Tuesday 27 September, Dorking & District Radio Society has a talk on
The STEPPIR Antenna by Rob Barter, M0ZAF. Contact Garth, G3NPC, on
01737 359 472.

On Tuesday 27 September, Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a
shack activity night. Contact Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.

On Wednesday 28 September, Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is
holding a night on the air with CW practice. More from Terry, G0VFW on
01442 831 491.

On Wednesday 28 September, Crawley Amateur Radio Club has a talk on
FFT's and the PC in your Shack. More information from John, G3VLH, on
01342 714 402.

On Wednesday 28 September, Hastings Electronics & Radio Club has a talk
byJohn, G0MTJ entitles Baird revisited. Details from Gordon, on 01424
431 909. On Wednesday 28 September, Newbury & District Amateur Radio
Society has a talk on The Effect of Solar Activity on Radio Propagation
by Dr Lucie Green. Details from Rob, G4LMW on 01635 862 737.

On Wednesday 28 September, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has an informal
evening. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 678.

On Wednesday 28 September, Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club will
put GX3WOR on the air. Details from Phil, G4UDU on 01903 816 684.

On Thursday 29 September, Bittern DX Group has a club meeting at
Pinewood Park Leisure Club. Details from Linda, G0AJJ, on 01692 404
154.

On Thursday 29 September, Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club
is holding a club night at the shack. Information from Lee, 2E1LJL on
01502 564 242.

On Thursday 29 September, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
the RSGB 80m Club Sprint CW contest. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV on
01603 898 678.

On Friday 30 September, Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a talk by
Tony, G3NPF on home construction. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239
371.

On Friday 30 September, Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on QRP and the FOXX-3 kit by Eric, G0KRT. Details from
Andrew Maish, G4ADM on 020 8335 3434.

On Saturday 1 October, Crystal Palace Radio & Electronics Club
continues its Foundation training course. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737
552 170.

On Sunday 2 October, Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is holding
the Sunday Morning Breakfast Meeting at the Goring Café. Details from
Phil, G4UDU on 01903 816 684.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST On Monday 26 September, Bristol RSGB Group has
a talk from Mike an historian from a well known government
establishment in Cheltenham. Details from Robin, G3TKF, on 01225 420
442.

On Monday 26 September, Exeter Amateur Radio Society has a club night
at the Moose Centre. Details from Nick, 2E0NRJ on 01363 775 756.

On Wednesday 28 September, Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur
Radio Club is holding an on the air night. Information from Tony, G0WMB
on 01454 417 048.

On Thursday 29 September, South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an on
the air evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.

On Thursday 29 September, Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club has an
activity night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317 750.

On Friday 30 September, North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a
committee meetingDetails from Paul, on 0117 908 9795. On Friday 30
September, Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting. For more
information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to .

NEWS FOR WALES

On Thursday 29 September, Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society
is having a club night on the air with David, 2W0EDW on 145.500 then
145.550MHz. Details from Ray GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.