GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 18th April 2010

The news headlines

KP4AO works EME with the Arecibo radio telescope

Youth Net on GB3LC

Problems on the Central Scotland Repeaters being dealt with

The Arecibo Observatory Amateur Radio Club will put the 1000-foot radio
telescope on the air for three days for 432MHz EME. The scheduled times
of operation for the final day today, 18 April, are 1840 - 2125UTC.
Using the callsign KP4AO and 400W the transmit frequency is 432.045MHz
and receive frequency is 432.050 to 432.060MHz. KP4AO can be heard with
a small hand-held Yagi pointed at the moon and a good receiver. A 15dBi
antenna and 100 watts will be enough to work them on CW. Operators at
KP4AO will do their best to work as many stations as possible. Each
session will start with a brief announcement and CQ in SSB. SSB QSOs may
continue for 30 minutes to an hour if the QSO rate remains high. The
mode will be shifted to CW as soon as it is judged that higher QSO rates
would result. They will listen for calls at frequencies 5-15kHz higher
than the transmit frequency and even higher if QRM warrants. The
operators ask that if you've already worked them in any mode, please do
not call again to give others a chance. On 18 April, if they reach a
condition where most calling stations have been worked and they judge
that operating in the digital mode JT65B would produce a higher QSO
rate, they will switch to JT65B.

Friskney & East Lincolnshire Communications Club Youth Net for Under 16s
will take place on 12 May, 9 June and 14 July, starting at 1930BST on
433.225MHz, the GB3LC repeater. All young people in the area are welcome
to join in.

Following the ongoing jamming and abuse problems on a number of Central
Scotland FM Group repeaters, a meeting has taken place between Ofcom,
the repeater group and the RSGB to discuss options to address the
problem. Ofcom has indicated that the problem is under active
investigation and as a result enforcement action has been taken against
one individual resulting in the forfeiture of equipment and a number of
others being warned of their conduct. The investigations are still
ongoing and Ofcom has asked that any evidence of abuse is in the first
instance forwarded to GM8HBY to co-ordinate information rather than
create duplicate reports. This should be done by e-mail at
or by post to GM8HBY who is QTHR. Ofcom have also
reminded repeater users not to respond to any abuse of jamming heard on
the repeaters.

The Amateur Radio Section of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and
the Documentary Archives Radio Communications and QSL Collection will
operate OE10M during the weekend 23 to 25 April. OE10M is an official
International Marconi Day station and contacts made on Saturday, 24
April are valid for the IMD Award. QSL via OE-Bureau or direct to
OE1WHC. Cards without an SAE & new IRC or 1 US dollar to cover postage
will be processed via Bureau.

The Easter Harlaxton amateur radio get-together and field day had to be
postponed due to bad weather. Organiser Jim, M0JHW has now re-arranged
the event for 22 and 23 May. It's at the same venue, 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.šMore details nearer the time.

Over the weekend 24 and 25 April, The Radio Society of Harrow are
demonstrating radio communications using the club call GX3EFX and
displaying 1940s radio equipment at the Family Forties Experience
Weekend event, 1940s House Bushey, Hertfordshire. The site was the
former wartime HQ of 8th USAAF Fighter Command. Further information from
the Society's website at www.g3efx.org.uk.

Every year, amateur radio operators all over the world celebrate 18
April as World Amateur Radio Day. This marks the anniversary of the
formation of the International Amateur Radio Union formation in 1925.
The WARD Award is available from the Polish Radio Amateurs' Journal QTC.
Details available on the QTC website, www.pga.pzk.pl.

The 23rd International Marconi Day will take place on 24 April. Although
not a contest, awards can be obtained and full details will be found at
www.gb4imd.org.uk. For a station to be counted towards an award by
applicants, that station must be registered by contacting the webmaster
by e-mail to prior to the event with full
details of the station. In order to qualify as an Award Station,
operations should take place from a site which either used Marconi
equipment prior to his death in 1937 or from which Marconi carried out
experiments during the same period.

The IEEE have organised a lecture by Dr Eli Brooker on Amazing
Breakthroughs in Radar and Phased Arrays in the Sir David Davies Lecture
Theatre, Roberts Building, Torrington Place, University College London
at 1800 on Wednesday 21 April. Dr. Brookner is a distinguished lecturer
of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society and has been
involved in many aspects of radar technology. He was awarded the IEEE
Dennis J. Picard medal in 2006 for outstanding accomplishments in
advancing the fields of radar technologies and has received many other
awards.

The Great Lumley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has changed its
name to the Durham and District Amateur Radio Society. The club meets at
the Finchale Training College, Durham DH1 5RX every Wednesday from 7 -
9pm. Contact David, M0BPM on 0191 3888113 or Malcolm, M1CKU on 0191
4401792 for more details.

The Verulam Amateur Radio Club still has a few places left on their
evening class Foundation course that starts on Thursday 22 April. As a
direct result of a generous Grassroots Grant, the total cost (including
the exam fee) is just ?25. Please contact Brian, G3YKB on 01923 228121
for more details or to book a place.

The G-QRP club's first Valve Day of the year takes place today, Sunday
18 April, from 2pm until 10pm on all phone or CW QRP frequencies. Just
use a low power valve or tube transmitter, AT5, KW, homebrew or
commercial, crystal or VFO and maybe a valve receiver, if you have one.
It's not a contest, just an activity period and a chance to celebrate
the contribution of valves to the world of radio. It's a good time to
find World War 2 B2s, Spy and Parasets on the air. All comments and
photographs should be sent by e-mail to by 30 April.

Bury Radio Society have places on the Intermediate Course starting
Tuesday 18 May at 7.30pm. If you would like to book a place or require
further details, please contact Norman, G1HHU on 07525 932729 or by
e-mail to .

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

Today, Sunday 18 April, the West London Radio & Electronics Show will
take place at Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on
Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ. Talk in is available and there's free car
parking. The doors open at 9.50am for disabled guests and 10am for other
visitors. There will be the usual trade stands, Bring & Buy, special
interest groups as well as lectures. Details from Paul, M0CJX, on 0845
165 0351.

The Andover Radio Amateur Club Boot Sale takes place on 25 April at
Wildhern Village Hall and Playing Field, SP11 0JE, north of Andover just
off the A343. Talk in will be on S22. There is plenty of car parking and
the entry fee is ?1.50. For sellers it is ?6 per boot/table, ?8 inside
the hall. Details from Martin, M0MWS, 01980 612070.

On 25 April, the 26th Yeovil QRP Convention takes place at Digby Hall,
Hound St, Sherborne, Dorset. Digby Hall adjoins the central shopping car
parking. Talk in will be on S22. There is ample car parking and the
doors open at 9.30am. There will be lectures as well as trade stands and
a Bring & Buy. Details from Robert on 01935 706715.

Now for the news of special events

GB0GAF will be on the air from the Great Alne Festival in Warwickshire
on 20 April.

GB4MBP and GB0MD will be on the air on 22 April as part of the
International Marconi Day activities. The first will be on the air from
the Lizard in Cornwall and the second station from Kent.

Three stations will be on the air on 23 April. GB4MIW will be on the air
from the Isle of Wight for Marconi Day. The GB0VVV will be on the air
from Newark for Vulcan, Victor, Valient. Finally on 23 April, GB8MD will
be on the air from Towyn in North Wales for Marconi Day.

Aberdare and District ARS will be running special event station GBOGMD
for Marconi Day on 24 April. The station hopes to be active between 23
and 25 April on most HF bands at various times depending on conditions.
SSB and PSK/RTTY will be used.

The Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be transmitting from the Navan
Centre, Armagh as part of the International Marconi Weekend on 24 and 25
April. This will also be the club's first annual social field day of the
year with a barbecue on 24th and over night camp on the site. Visitors
welcome.

From 24 to 27 April there will be an IOTA activation from The Isle of
Eigg on the west coast of Scotland. This is a joint activation by
members of Kilmarnock and Loudoun ARC and South Cheshire ARS. The call
will be GM6TW/P, the club call of SCARS info at QRZ.com. QSL via Paul,
G0UZP.

On 24 April, GB5FHC will be on the air from the Fraserburgh Heritage
Centre. GB8IMD is on the air for international Marconi Day from
Netheravon Camp in Wiltshire. On the same day, GB0MGT is on the air from
old Harlow in Essex, MGY was the callsign of the Titanic. Finally on 24
April, GB5LT will be on the air from Luttrells Tower in Southampton.

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

Helmut, DL7VOX will be active as DL7VOX/P from Usedom Island and
lighthouse, which is IOTA reference EU-129, between 22 April and 11 May.
He will operate mainly CW on the HF bands, using 100 watts and wire
antennas. QSL via DL7VOX, direct or bureau.



Three members of the Yamato Amateur Club, Mat, JA1JQY, Sasi, JA1KJW and
Kuni, JA8VE will be QRV from New Britain Island, which is IOTA reference
OC-008, until 23 April. They will set up two stations and operate all
bands from 160 to 10m using CW and SSB. P29VJY, QSL via JA1JQY, P29VKJ,
QSL via JA1KJW and P29VEK QSL via JA8VE.

Now the contest news

The UHF UK Activity Contest & Club Championship takes place between 1900
and 2130UTC on 20 April. Using all modes on the 1.3 and 2.3GHz bands,
the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.



The data leg of the 80m Club Championships takes place on 22 April
between 1900 and 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial
number.

The OK1WC Memorial Contest will take place on 24 April from 0400 to 0700
on the 160, 80 and 40m bands. No logs are required and the results are
sent via the internet. For more information go to www.hamradio.cz/ok1wc/
where the rules are available.

The SP DX RTTY contest takes place over 24 and 25 April between 1200 and
1200UTC. Using the 3.5 to 28MHz bands, the exchange is signal report and
serial number. SP stations send their Province code too.

On 27 April, the 50MHz UK Activity Contest & Club Championship takes
place between 1900 and 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal
report, serial report and locator.

Now the solar factual data for the period from the 5th to the 11th of
April, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 13th of April.

At the start of the period there were three spotted regions on the solar
disc, by the end there was none. All the groups were small and produced
no solar flares. Solar flux levels declined from 79 units on the 5th to
75 by the 10th. The average was 75. The 90 day solar flux average on the
11th was 83, the same level as last week. X-ray flux levels varied
little day to day and averaged A3.6 units. Normally geomagnetic activity
around sunspot minimum is relatively straight forward to forecast but on
occasions a coronal mass ejection can take place and head directly
towards Earth. Mention was made in last weeks report about a coronal
mass ejection that was heading in our direction which had originated
from the B7 solar flare on the 3rd. The size of the magnetic storm that
followed surprised most forecasters. The Ap index on the 5th and the 6th
was 49 and 46 units respectively. This was the result of the Bz
remaining negative for long periods, particularly on the 5th. On the 7th
a coronal hole disturbance arrived to keep the magnetic disturbance
continuing. Eventually by the 10th the magnetic field had returned to
quiet levels with an Ap index of 3 units. The average was Ap 21 units,
making it the most disturbed week since December 2006. Solar wind data
from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds increase dramatically 500
kilometres per second to around 760 in less than 30 minutes. Speeds
peaked at 817 kilometres per second later in the day. Speeds then
gradually declined to around 360 kilometres per second by the 10th.
Particle densities remained low throughout. Bz on the 5th fluctuated
between minus 16 and plus 20 nanoTeslas, and between minus 2 and plus 3
nanoTeslas on the quietest day.

Auroral propagation at 50, 70 and 144MHz occurred on the 5th, 6th and
7th. As usual, high latitude stations were most favoured, but contacts
were reported at least as far south as central England. Meanwhile, HF
MUFs were depressed by several MHz. East-west paths were the most
affected, with normal values not fully restored until the 10th. However,
during the early phase of the disturbance, conditions to the south
benefited from some pre auroral enhancement towards Africa and South
America. Just a quick note on the Solar Dynamics Observatory, everything
is still progressing well.

And finally the solar forecast. This week solar activity is expected to
be very low to low. Solar flux levels should be around the 80 mark for
most of the week. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be quiet all week.
MUFs during daylight hours at equal latitudes are expected to be about
22MHz for the south and 19MHz for the north. Darkness hour lows should
be around 10MHz. Paths this week to the Middle East should have a
maximum usable frequency with a 50 per cent success rate of around
21MHz. The optimum working frequency with a 90 per cent success rate
will be about 16MHz. The best time to try this path will be between 1000
and 1700 hours. Following a good winter Sporadic-E season and openings
over the last week, further openings could take place over the coming we
as we approach the start of the summer season.

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 18 April Bolsover Amateur Radio Society is holding its 8pm
Sunday night net on Bolsover 70cm repeater to celebrate the 6th birthday
of GB3RB. For details, send an email to .

On Monday 19 April Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
operating club equipment. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548478,
daytime.

On Monday 19 April South Birmingham Radio Society is having a committee
meeting. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Monday 19 April Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858
432105.

On Tuesday 20 April Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
video show. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to .

On Tuesday 20 April Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having
a talk about WAB by Dave, G4IAR. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.

On Wednesday 21 April Bolsover Amateur Radio Society is looking at fox
hunting. For details, send an email to .

On Wednesday 21 April Hinckley Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Details from John, M0JAV, on 07836 731544.

On Wednesday 21 April Lincoln Short-Wave Club is putting G5FZ on the air
and having a natter night. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO,
on 01427 788356.

On Wednesday 21 April Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a field
day planning evening and holding training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 01214 229 787.

On Wednesday 21 April South Notts Amateur Radio Club is on the air and
practicing Morse. Details from Terry, M0RIA, via the web at
www.radioclubs.net/snarc.

On Wednesday 21 April Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is
discussing the club equipment and book stock, including what can be
borrowed and lending rules. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Thursday 22 April RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club is having a chat
night with radio and antenna play, plus taking part in the 80m Club
Contest. Details from Judy Rowlands, M6LQO, on 0754 445 6422.

On Thursday 22 April Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Pat
McAlistair, G3YFK, on receivers. Details on the club website at
www.salop-ars.org.uk.

On Friday 23 April Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
committee meeting. Contact Chris, M0BQE on 01905 776 869.

On Friday 23 April Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a quiz
night. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777363.

On Friday 23 April Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a
magical mystery talk by Adrian Price. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA,
on 01332 720976.

On Friday 23 April South Birmingham Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Saturday 24 April RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club commences its
weekend event of the V Force Re-union at Newark Air Museum, operating
GB0VVV. Details from Judy Rowlands, M6LQO, on 0754 445 6422.

On Saturday 24 April South Notts Amateur Radio Club commences its
Foundation and Intermediate theory weekend and Exam. Details from Terry,
M0RIA, via the web at www.radioclubs.net/snarc.

On Saturday 24 April Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is taking
part in the International Marconi Day from Tywyn, Cardigan Bay, Wales.
Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

On Monday 19 April Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air
and preparing for the exam. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Monday 19 April Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on DIY
radar by G8AGN. For more information contact Trevor Wood, M0TWS, by
email to .

On Southport & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on bicycle
mobile operation by G4AKC and G7LPW. More information from Derek Hughes,
G7LFC, on 01695 573870.

On Monday 19 April Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by G8RDP entitled who'd have a shack like this? Details from John
Foster, 2E0EZY, on 01253 399377.

On Tuesday 20 April Chester & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
a surplus sale. Details from Barbara Green on 07957 870770.

On Tuesday 20 April Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on software defined radio by Martin, M0GQB. Contact Anthony
Vinters, on 01422 822636.

On Tuesday 20 April Otley Amateur Radio Society is having a member's
presentation. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768 996370.

On Wednesday 21 April Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is holding
an Advanced licence exam. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Wednesday 21 April Denby Dale Radio Club is having a talk on
waterways by Geoff, G0PFH. Contact Gerald, G3SDY, on 01484 602905.

On Wednesday 21 April Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is holding its first
foxhunt with G4YTV and G3RMX. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377
240573.

On Wednesday 21 April Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by G8ATB, asking how good are your dummy load and SWR meter?
Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553401.

On Thursday 22 April Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
80m CC data, home stations. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377
240573.

On Thursday 22 April South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having
a bring your microphone and Morse key night. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
0161 969 3999.

On Thursday 22 April Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a talk
by Dave, G4CLI, on the W&DRS node. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117.

On Thursday 22 April York Radio Club is holding Foundation lessons.
Details from Tony Skaife, G4XIV, on 01904 330502.

On Friday 23 April East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. For
more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Saturday 24 April Otley Amateur Radio Society commences 24 hours of
operation for Marconi Day. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768 996370.

On Saturday 24 April Wakefield & District Radio Society continues its
Foundation Licence course. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Over the weekend of 24 and 25 April the Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club
will be transmitting from the Navan Centre, Armagh as part of the
International Marconi Weekend. This will also be the club's first annual
social field day of the year with a barbecue on 24th and over night camp
on the site. Visitors are welcome.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

On Tuesday 20 April Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a club evening. For more information contact Norman, on 07740
946192.

On Wednesday 21 April Paisley YMCA Amateur Radio Club is holding an
Advanced Licence exam. Contact Bill Anderson, 2M0BZZ, on 01505 613633.

On Thursday 22 April Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
50 years of QRM by Kit, GM4EMX. More information from Lewis, GM4AJR, on
01224 575 663.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-EAST

and EAST ANGLIA

On Monday 19 April Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
its construction contest. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on
01787 460 947.

On Monday 19 April Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having an equipment
testing evening. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.

On Monday 19 April Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a visit by RadCom editor Elaine Richards, G4LFM. It's a different venue
this week, the talk takes place at 8pm at the Kesgrave Conference
Centre, Ipswich, IP5 1JF. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
.

On Tuesday 20 April Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720815.

On Tuesday 20 April Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on transistors by Ruth, M0UYR. Details from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689
878089.

On Tuesday 20 April Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a club
net night. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Tuesday 20 April Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on SOTA
by M0TAZ. Details from Ralph, on 01923 265572.

On Tuesday 20 April Waterlooville Amateur Radio Club is running an exam
course. Details from Rich, G4IBW, on 02392 680852.

On Wednesday 21 April Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is on the
air and holding a CW training session. More details from Terry, G0VFW,
on 01442 831 491.

On Wednesday 21 April Dover Radio Club is holding an Advanced
Examination and having a natter and operating night. For more
information contact Brian, G4SAU, by email to .

On Wednesday 21 April Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
operating from the K3LR super station by Mark Haynes, M0DXR. Details
from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419204.

On Wednesday 21 April Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on fixing things, including adhesives, solders and brazing by
Norman Billingham, M0EBI. For more information contact Roy, G4GPX, on
01903 753 893.

On Thursday 22 April Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night, bring & buy and CW practice evening. Contact John, G4GSC, on
01784 451898.

On Thursday 22 April Edgware & District Radio Society is looking at
simple contesting. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 0208 950 0658.

On Thursday 22 April King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night and 2m club net. Contact Ray, G3RSV, by email to
.

On Thursday 22 April Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is at
the shack. Details from Phil, G0JSG, on 01502 585448.

On Thursday 22 April Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is visiting
the Martin Lynch Emporium at Chertsey. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on
01189 695 697.

On Thursday 22 April Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a talk on GB4FUN by Carlos, G0AKI. Details from David, G8UOD, on 01234
742 757.

On Friday 23 April Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having an
introduction to internet telephony by Geoff Morgan, G3ROG. Contact
Charlie, M0WYM, on 02380 439560.

On Friday 23 April Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a fox hunt
instead of the usual meeting at Cyprus Hall. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on
01444 239371.

On Friday 23 April Radio Society of Harrow is having a long weekend at
the 1940s House at Bushey. More information from Linda, G7RJL, on 0208
386 8586.

On Saturday 24 April Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is operating
GX0MWT for International Marconi Day from Sandford Mill. Contact Martyn,
G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Saturday 24 April Gorleston Amateur Radio Society is holding its
lunch time meeting at the Short Blue Hotel, Gorleston. Contact David,
G3OEP, on 01493 662 323.

On Saturday 24 April Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is having a
spring auction of used & surplus equipment. Details from Gordon, on
01424 431 909.

On Sunday 25 April Andover Radio Amateurs Club is holding its boot sale.
Details from Martin, M0MWS, on 07776 181646.

On Sunday 25 April Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is attending
the Andover Radio Club boot sale. Details from Richard, G3ZGC, on 01635
46241.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Tuesday 20 April Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is having an HF
evening in the club shack. Contact Tony, G0GFL, on 01258 860741.

On Tuesday 20 April West Devon Radio Club is discussing its summer trip.
All are welcome. Further information from Jules Cuddy, M1AGY, on 01752
291588.

On Wednesday 21 April Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is having a video night. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417048.

On Wednesday 21 April Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having
a natter night. Details from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and
weekends.

On Thursday 22 April South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a
surplus equipment sale conducted by Fred, G7LPP. Contact Len, G4RZY, on
01275 834 282.

On Thursday 22 April Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317750.

On Friday 23 April Cornish Radio Amateur Club is setting up for
International Marconi Day. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844939.

On Friday 23 April North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
silicon wafer technology by David Eastlake, M6DJE. Details from Dick on
01454 218362.

On Friday 23 April Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
night. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
.

On Saturday 24 April Cornish Radio Amateur Club is taking part in
International Marconi Day. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844939.

On Sunday 25 April Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is attending the
Yeovil QRP Rally at Sherborne. Contact Tony, G0GFL, on 01258 860741.

NEWS FOR WALES

On Monday 19 April Dragon Amateur Radio Club is preparing for
International Marconi Day. More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF,
on 01248 362229.

On Monday 19 April Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 840292.

On Tuesday 20 April Carmarthan Amateur Radio Society is preparing for
the radio communication exams. Contact Alastair Underwood, GW0AJU, on
01267 290822.

On Tuesday 20 April Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a visit by
RSGB President Dave Wilson. For more information contact Glyn, MW0BNB,
via the web at www.qsl.net/wars.

On Saturday 24 April Aberdare & District Amateur Radio Society is
operating GBOGMD for International Marconi Day. Details at
www.radioclubs.net/aadars.