GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 11th July 2010

The news headlines

Changes to some GB2RS news readings

Amateur satellite to Investigate Power Line Interference

Thai amateurs to have access to 50MHz for 48 hours

Because no volunteers have come forward to join the depleted 80 metre
news reading team for the North East of England, it has been agreed that
the existing 11am news reading will now be brought forward by 30 minutes
and combined with the North West reading. As from today the new combined
North of England news reading will take place at 10.30am on 3640kHz LSB.
The readers will be headed up by Mark, G0VOF in Blackburn and Melvin,
G0LYZ in Driffield. The reading will be followed by an after-news net
when reception reports will be greatly appreciated.

The RSGB is pleased to announce that two volunteer GB2RS news readers
have come forward to restore the Scottish east coast reading on 80
metres. As from today, 11 July, Alex, GM3ZBE near Leven and John, GM8MHU
in Aberdeen will be reading the news at 11.30am on 3640kHz LSB. After
each reading they will be especially appreciative of reception reports.

Hans van de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV will be giving a presentation on South
Africa's first CubeSat at the AMSAT-UK Colloquium in Guildford, which is
held on 31 July and 1 August. HF radio communication is very susceptible
to noise levels that are created by power lines, electrical
installations and overhead lines used by trains and busses and power
line telecommunication systems. If fact, today there are many
installation that do not necessarily comply with internationally agreed
emission standards. With increasing solar activity interference signals
are propagated over large areas and will interfere with HF
communication. The important mission of the SA AMSAT CubeSat is to
measure the High Frequency noise levels over South Africa and report
these measurements back to a ground station for analysis and action to
reduce these unwanted signals. The information from the tiny satellite
will identify the areas where HF frequency polluters are situated and
will help reduce or eliminate the source. It is also hoped to include a
30kHz linear transponder and an Automatic Packet Reporting System in the
CubeSat. For more information on the AMSAT-UK International Space
Colloquium visit their website at www.uk.amsat.org/colloquium.

The international standards committee responsible for EMC matters,
CISPR, has launched an information-gathering campaign aimed at
determining the extent and seriousness of interference from plasma TV
receivers. Initially they have asked national standards organisations
for this data and, in the UK, BSI contacted our Regulator, Ofcom. They
posed the simple question, asking how many complaints have there been?
Ofcom indicated that they had received only 12 to 15. Over the last few
years, the EMC Committee have received many more complaints from
members, but no recording system is in place. So, we now need your help.
If you have suffered, or are suffering now, from interference from a
plasma TV receiver we need to know. All that you have to do is send a
very brief e-mail to . We only need to know the
number of interference cases, no details, and no names/addresses. Please
act as soon as possible, since the timescale for gathering this
information is very tight.

Amateurs in Thailand will be allowed to use 6 metres during the CQWW VHF
contest. For the 48 hours of the contest on 17 and 18 July, Thai amateur
radio operators will be operating between 50 and 54MHz. This will be the
first use of the 50 to 54MHz allocation by Thai amateurs for 18 years.

Region 1 of the IARU is looking for help to keep their records up to
date. They have asked that Member societies update or verify the
spectrum privileges, especially for 600, 60, 6 and 4 meters as we have
been through a period of change in the recent past. If you are
interested in seeing what spectrum privileges each country has, then
visit www.iaru-r1.org and click on Spectrum and Band Plans on the left
hand side of the page.

Tickets for the National Hamfest are now available online and buying
early can be of benefit. Check out the website
www.nationalhamfest.org.uk to see the various discounts that are
available. The National Hamfest, organised by the RSGB in conjunction
with the Lincoln Short Wave Club, will take place on 1 and 2 October at
the Newark and Nottingham Showground.

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

The South Yorkshire Microwave Round Table finishes today, 11 July.
Organised by the UK Microwave Group and the Finningley Amateur Radio
Society, the event is held at the HQ of the Finningley ARS, near
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Registration facilities and more information
is online at www.g0ghk.co.uk; just follow the links on the left side of
the home page. Prior registration is essential; numbers are limited for
the various workshops and lectures.

Today, 11 July, the 47th Cornish RAC mobile rally takes place at Penair
School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN. There will be trade stands, a Bring &
Buy as well as catering facilities. Doors open at 10.30am and admission
is ?2. Details from Ken, G0FIC, on 01209 821073.

The 2010 McMichael Amateur Radio Rally and Car Boot Sale takes place on
Sunday 18 July at Reading Rugby Club, Sonning Lane. The B4446 is just
off the A4 at Sonning; for satnav users the postcode is RG4 6ST. Car
boot setup is from 8:30am and the gates open at 9.30am. There will be a
large car boot area and plenty of free parking for buyers, as well as a
snack bar and licensed bar. Traders have an indoor area and there will
be demonstrations and displays by special interest groups. Martin Lynch
& Sons will be holding their annual Summer Party at the event again this
year. Car boot pitches cost ?10, admission is ?2 and site rules require
no dogs except guide dogs. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695697.

QRP in the Country is a new event that is being held on 18 July at the
farm of Tim Walford, G3PCJ, at Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset TA10 9NJ.
Entry is free and homebrew radio is the theme. The gates opens at 10am.
In the event of poor weather, all will be under cover in the cattle
sheds! More information from Tim Walford on 01458 241224.

On 18 July, the Macmillan Northampton Hamfest will take place at Roade
Village, Northamptonshire. There is no entry fee, no traders fee, only a
request for donations to Macmillan. All refreshment monies will go to
Macmillan too. Contact G6NYH on 01604 234333.

Now for the news of special events

Castles And Stately Homes On The Air in Northern Ireland will have a
major activation on 16 July. Bobby, MI0RYL has obtained permission to
activate both the Stormont Parliament Buildings and Stormont Castle
within the Stormont estate in Belfast. A special QSL card will be issued
to any contacts that are made. The station should be up and running by
10am with the castle activation number GI022 and WAB No J37.

Also on 16 July, Fir Park Wings and Wheels will put GB0FWW on the air
from Market Rasen in Lincolnshire. GB0WKS will be on the air on 17 July
for the West Kent Society from Tunbridge Wells in Kent.

On 18 July, GB2CPS will be on the air from the Castle Point Show on
Canvey island in Essex and GB6MMR will be on the air from the McMichael
Mobile Rally near Reading.

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

Steve, GW0GEI and Tony, GW4VEQ will be taking part in the IARU contest
this weekend from Anglesey. The RSGB team is GR2HQ and the station on
Anglesey will be one of three 10m SSB stations around the UK. There will
be three stations due to the unpredictability of 10m propagation so the
station with the best propagation can be picked at any time during the
24 hours. Anglesey is a good location for 10m but if there are times
with no Sporadic-E or tropo they are hoping that more local stations
will keep the points rising.

Once again the Strumble Head DX and Contest Group are activating Ramsey
Island, which is IOTA reference EU-124. Using the club call MC0SHL, they
will be on the air from 22 July through to 26 or 27 July, depending on
the tides. This trip also takes in the RSGB IOTA contest where they will
be on the air using the club contest call MW9W over the weekend 24 and
25 July. They will have 3 stations on the air, mostly with SSB, but with
some RTTY and CW thrown in. Full details and photographs of last year's
operation are on the group's website www.mc0shl.com. All QSL requests
should go via the team manager M0URX, see www.m0urx.com.

The Finnish WRTC 2002 group in association with Radio Arcala, OH8X, will
activate four DXCC countries and ITU zones in the IARU HF World
Championship, this weekend, 10 and 11 July. Look out for Greenland with
callsign OX8XX, QSL via OH2BH, Aland Islands with callsign OH0X, QSL via
OH2TA, Iceland with callsign TF4X, QSL via G3SWH and the Azores with
callsign CQ8X, QSL via OH2BH. Following the IARU weekend, and sailing
out from the port of Reykjavik, Iceland, you may catch Martti, OH2BH and
Leena, OH2BE cruising in Greenland waters, zigzagging among the icebergs
for a period of eleven days.

Peter, EI4GZB and Declan, EI9HQ will be out activating Worked All
Ireland Squares on 18 July. Planned squares to be worked are Oscar 33,
34, 35 and 36 around County Dublin. All squares will be activated /MM.
Frequencies to be used will be 14.268, 7.068, 3.680 and 3.760MHz SSB
only plus or minus QRM.

Now the contest news

The IARU HF Championship finishes at 1200UTC today, 11 July, and there
may just be enough time to contact one of the HQ stations for those
valuable last few points. About 60 of Britain's top contesters will be
devoting themselves to the HQ station this year, in a bid to win the
coveted HQ section of the contest. Britain and has never yet been placed
1st, coming in at 5th place last year. The HQ team ask that amateurs try
and work as many HQ stations on as many bands as possible; all you'll
need to give is a signal report and the IARU Zone for Britain, which is
27.

13 July sees the 432MHz UK Activity Contest taking place between 1900
and 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial
number and locator.

The 80m Club Championships continues on 14 July with the SSB leg between
1900 and 2030UTC. Exchange s signal report and serial number.

Low Power Field Day takes place on Sunday 18 July. Using appropriate and
efficient antennas is key to success, because with low power you need to
direct as much as possible of your RF at the right angle for the kind of
distances that you can expect to work. Most QSOs take place around
Britain, but on 40m in particular the Continent will be worked. Of
course you'll need a good pair of ears for this event, because the
signals from some competing stations will be extremely weak. There are
four sections to enter, two for portables and two for fixed stations,
with a total of three trophies to be won. Starting at 0900 and ending at
1600UTC, it's CW only and the exchange is signal report, serial number
and power.

The 70MHz Trophy on also the 18th. Traditionally this event was held in
August, but it has now been brought forward by a month to bring it into
the Sporadic-E season. With the band available to an ever-increasing
number of countries, last year just under 200 stations from twelve
countries appeared in the logs. Compare this to ten years earlier, when
nobody's Best DX was outside of the UK. The number of entries received
has remained remarkably steady though, with 31 in 1999 and 36 in 2009.
Running between 1000 and 1600UTC, all modes may be used and the exchange
is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Worked All Britain QRO 2m Phone contest takes place on Sunday 18
July between 1000 and 1400UTC. Multipliers are WAB squares and DXCC
countries. You don't have to be a member of the award scheme to partake
or give points away. Using all modes in the 2m band the exchange is
signal report, serial number and WAB square.

Now the solar factual data for the period from the 28th of June to the
4th of July, compiled by Neil Clarke, G0CAS on the 5th of July.

A large single spot gradually rotated across the solar disc during the
period. The sunspot is probably the remains of a sunspot group from a
month ago on its last rotation. Solar activity was very low with no
solar flares taking place at all. On the 3rd a series of coronal mass
ejections occurred and was spectacularly captured by the SOHO
spacecraft. The cause of these CMEs was a couple of filaments that
erupted. Solar flux levels decreased slightly from 74 units to 72 by the
3rd. The average was 73. The 90 day solar flux average on the 4th was 75
units, that's the same level as last week. X-ray flux levels showed
little variation day to day and averaged A4.4 units. Geomagnetic
activity was dominated by a recurring coronal hole disturbance that
lasted slightly longer than forecast. The most disturbed day was the
30th with an Ap index of 19 units. The average was Ap 10 units. Solar
wind data from the ACE spacecraft saw solar wind speeds increase from
460 kilometres per second to 710 kilometres per second by the 30th.
Particle densities were low every day. Bz varied between minus 2 and
plus 3 nanoTeslas on the quiet days and between minus 9 and plus 8
nanoTeslas during the disturbance.

The geomagnetic disturbance resulted in a somewhat bumpier ride than
most recent weeks, with MUFs at times degraded at HF, particularly over
east-west paths. However, the bands appeared to have recovered by the
3rd, with the trans-Atlantic path in notably good shape up to 24MHz.
Radio aurora was reported on 6m on several days, but only at high
latitudes.

And now the solar forecast. This week the quiet side of the Sun is
expected to be looking our way. Solar activity should be at very low
levels. Solar flux is expected to be at its lowest level for this solar
rotation and be around the 70 for most of the week. Geomagnetic activity
could be unsettled for the next couple of days due to a recurring
coronal hole. The disturbance should not last too long and its effects
should be rather mild - going on its last rotation is anything to go by.
Quiet conditions should return from midweek onwards. MUFs during
daylight hours at equal latitudes should be around 18MHz for the south
and 15MHz for the north. Darkness hour lows are expected to be about
11MHz. Paths this week to Japan should have a maximum usable frequency
with a 50 per cent success rate of around 17MHz. The optimum working
frequency with a 90 per cent success rate will be about 13MHz. The best
time to try this path will be between 110 and 1400 hours. Sporadic-E
could take place most days. Openings on 144MHz are still possible.
Double hop openings should occur to place like the Middle East, North
Africa, the Caribbean and North America on 50MHz.

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 11 July Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
social meet from 10am. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Monday 12 July Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
visiting Courtyard Books at Bishops Cleeve, with kind permission of
Brian Woodcock, G4CIB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548478, daytime.

On Monday 12 July South Birmingham Radio Society is having a contest
planning meeting. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Monday 12 July Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society is having a
barbecue and night on the air. Contact G0CHO, on 01608 664488.

On Tuesday 13 July Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
.

On Tuesday 13 July Eagle Radio Group is having a talk by Brod, G4RPB,
entitled Shackelton Patrol. Details from Terry, G0SWS, on 01507 478590.

On Tuesday 13 July Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is
operating from 7 - 9pm. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Tuesday 13 July Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having
a kite night, subject to weather conditions. More information from
Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday 13 July Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
fox hunt on 2m. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 019 2642 4465.

On Tuesday 13 July Wythall Radio Club is having a committee meeting.
Details from Christopher Pettitt, G0EYO, by email to
.

On Wednesday 14 July Bolsover Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
the 6m band by Don, G4KXW. For details, send an email to
.

On Wednesday 14 July Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a gentleman's group afternoon. Details on the web at
http://kdars.co.uk.

On Wednesday 14 July Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a talk on
planning permission by M5ZZZ. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788356.

On Wednesday 14 July Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
01214 229 787.

On Thursday 15 July Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is having
a training night. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

On Thursday 15 July RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a shack and
chat night with radio and antenna play. Details from Judy Rowlands, on
07544 456422.

On Friday 16 July Coventry Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the
3rd round of the G2FDC Trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777363.

On Friday 16 July South Birmingham Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Don, on 0121 458 1603.

On Friday 16 July Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction contest. For more information contact Graham Boor, G8NWC,
on 07947 76448.

On Friday 16 July Stenigot Chain Home Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on modern radar techniques by Brian, G7AJP. Contact Steve Burke,
M5ZZZ, on 01507 600202.

On Saturday 17 July Lincoln Short-Wave Club is putting G5FZ on air from
the shack and doing odd jobs. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788356.

On Saturday 17 July RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club commences its
weekend event, operating a special event station at North Coates Flying
School for the Vintage Wings and Wheels Weekend. Details from Judy
Rowlands, on 07544 456422.

On Sunday 18 July Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
social meet from 10am. Details on the web at http://kdars.co.uk.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

Listeners will be pleased to know that John, G0NAJ, one of the North
West team of GB2RS newsreaders is recovering well after open heart and
bypass surgery. Other readers will continue to maintain a nearly full
service in the region although it is unlikely they will be able to read
on 51.530MHz on the 11th. We wish John a speedy and full recovery.

On Monday 12 July Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air
and having a natter night. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0191 477 0036.

On Monday 12 July Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on Summits On
The Air by Tom M1EYP. For details, send an email to
.

On Monday 12 July Scarborough Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
the U2 spy plane by Robert Clutson, G0WHO. Contact Jerry Scarr G6LBL, on
01751 476601.

On Monday 12 July Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding a portable
evening at Whitely Woods & the club fields. For more information contact
Trevor Wood, M0TWS, by email to .

On Tuesday 13 July Chester & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
committee meeting. Details from Barbara Green on 07957 870770.

On Tuesday 13 July Otley Amateur Radio Society is having a members'
presentation. Contact Paul, 2E0PAK, on 07768 996370.

On Wednesday 14 July Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a demo of
Super Duper by G4YTV and taking part in the 80m Sprint SSB. Contact
Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

On Thursday 15 July South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a
general knowledge and electronicsšquiz run by John, G6ISA. Details from
Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.

On Thursday 15 July Wakefield & District Radio Society is on the air and
having a committee meeting. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117.

On Friday 16 July East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a bring in
something interesting evening. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Saturday 17 July Wakefield & District Radio Society continues its
Foundation Licence course. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563117.

On Sunday 18 July Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a low power field
day from 9 until 4pm. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240573.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

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

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

Glenrothes & District ARC member Doug, GM0AIR operates a Morse
Enthusiasts Group Scotland as GM0RSE on Monday and Thursdays at 1800UTC
on 3530 plus or minus QRM.

On Tuesday 13 July Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a
club night. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to .

On Tuesday 13 July Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having
an operating evening. Details from Norman, on 07740 946192.

On Wednesday 14 July West of Scotland (Glasgow) Amateur Radio Society is
working on construction projects and holding licence training. More
information from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

On Thursday 15 July Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society Club is closed. More
information from Lewis, GM4AJR, on 01224 575 663.

On Friday 16 July West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night, including presentations, guest speakers, a raffle and quiz.
More information from Fred Coombes, 2M0BIN, on 01415 715512.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH-EAST

and EAST ANGLIA

On Sunday 11 July Southdown Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2PW at
Polegate Windmill Fete. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

On Monday 12 July Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is having a talk
by RSGB Regional Manager Alison Johnston, G8ROG. More information from
Andy, G8JAC, by email to .

On Tuesday 13 July Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720815.

On Tuesday 13 July Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a club net
night. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Wednesday 14 July Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a barbecue
hosted by Gerry, G7VFV and Mandy. Details from Roger, G3MEH, on 01442
826 651.

On Wednesday 14 July Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a
committee meeting at Danbury. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Wednesday 14 July Darenth Valley Radio Society is on the air and
having a natter night. For more information send an email to Ray,
.

On Wednesday 14 July Farnborough & District Radio Society is having a
talk by Julian, M0XPJ. Details from Derek, G3OFA, by email to
.

On Wednesday 14 July Havering & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
barbecue at Fairkytes Arts Centre. Contact John, M0UKD, on 07817 365354.

On Wednesday 14 July Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal,
construction, and workshop evening, plus taking part in the RSGB clubs
contest. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898678.

On Wednesday 14 July South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD &
radio chat night. Contact Norman, M0FZW, on 01268 692776.

On Wednesday 14 July Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
learning Morse by Nigel Williams, G0RPM. Contact David Sharp, M0XDS, by
email to .

On Wednesday 14 July Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
discussion evening. For more information contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903
753 893.

On Thursday 15 July Colchester Radio Amateurs plan their rally and
events. Details from Kevan, 2E0WMG, on 07766543784.

On Thursday 15 July Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social
evening at The Limeburners Arms, Newbridge. Details are on the web at
www.harc.org.uk.

On Thursday 15 July Lowestoft & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
club night at shack. Details from Phil, G0JSG, on 01502 585448.

On Thursday 15 July Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on
radio controlled model aircraft by Darren Parvin, M0PRV. More
information from John, G0BWV, on 020 8644 9945.

On Friday 16 July Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on RadCom by its Technical Editor, Giles Read, G1MFG.
Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 020 8502 1645.

On Friday 16 July Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having its
Chairman's BBQ at the QTH of Sue, G6YPY. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444
239371.

On Friday 16 July Wey Valley Amateur Radio Group is having a club night.
Details on the web at www.weyvalleyarg.org.uk.

On Saturday 17 July Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society
commences its annual summer get-together weekend event at Aylmers Farm,
Old Harlow. Contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 020 8502 1645.

On Sunday 18 July Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is at the
McMichael Radio Rally. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

On Sunday 18 July South Essex Amateur Radio Society is running a field
event at Castle Point Show, Waterside, Canvey Island. Contact Norman,
M0FZW, on 01268 692776.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Sunday 11 July Cornish Radio Amateur Club is at the Cornish Rally at
Penair School, Truro. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844939.

On Monday 12 July Bristol RSGB Group isn't having a meeting as such
instead is holding a late Christmas meal at the Toby Carvery, Henbury.
Details from Robin, G3TKF, on 01225 420442.

On Monday 12 July Cornish Radio Amateur Club Computer Section is
meeting. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844939.

On Wednesday 14 July Taunton & District Amateur Radio Club is on the
air. Contact William, G3WNI, on 01823 666 234 for more information.

On Wednesday 14 July Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio
Club is on the air. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417048.

On Thursday 15 July South Bristol Amateur Radio Club invites members to
bring in examples of thermionic valves and valve equipment. Contact Len,
G4RZY, on 01275 834 282.

On Thursday 15 July Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having part
2 of the talk on RF measurements by Ian, G8JHC. Contact Den, M0ACM, on
07810 317750.

On Thursday 15 July Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by M6KMW
on "my first year as an amateur". Contact Steve Crask, G7AHP, by email
to .

NEWS FOR WALES

Wrexham ARS has changed venue to Brymbo Sports and Social Complex,
College Hill, Tan-Y-Fron, Wrexham, LL11 5TF. The next meeting is Tuesday
20 July.

On Monday 12 July Llanelli Amateur Radio Society Club is holding a
raffle. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 840292.

On Thursday 15 July Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society is on
the air, when members will be able to familiarise themselves with the
society's new equipment. Details from Glyn, MW5CAD, on 01286 830078.