GB2RS News Script - Radio Society of Great Britain



GB2RS NEWS

Sunday 13th of August 2017

The news headlines:

• YOTA 2017 wraps up

• Nominate an upcoming DXer

• RSGB site adds dynamic updates

This weekend sees the end of a fabulous YOTA 2017 week. It has been action-packed and a great success. Eighty young radio amateurs from 26 countries have enjoyed trying out new aspects of amateur radio as well as making new friends. After a tense start at the ISS contact on Tuesday, twelve young radio amateurs were able to put their questions to astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA. It was truly a night to remember for all the participants, everyone present at the YOTA event itself, plus those watching from around the world via the BATC internet video stream. IARU Region 1 President Don Beattie, G3BJ and Hilary Claytonsmith, G4JKS visited the YOTA camp and were impressed by the skills and enthusiasm shown by the YOTA teams. You can see a snapshot of the huge range of activities that have been happening via the YOTA 2017 Daily Diaries at yota-dd

The G5RP Trophy is an annual award to encourage newcomers to HF DXing. The award is not limited to youngsters or the newly-licensed; it is open to anyone who has recently discovered and made significant progress in HF DXing. If you are an established HF DXer and want to recommend someone to be awarded the G5RP Trophy for 2017, now is the time to send in your nomination. This prestigious award will be presented this year at the RSGB Convention on the 13th to 15th October. Please send nominations to Ian Greenshields, G4FSU, by e-mail to ian.greenshields@ to arrive no later than Friday the15th of September.

This week the RSGB has launched its new dynamic updates page. It brings together in one place the live RSGB Facebook, Twitter and YouTube content as well as the latest news feed. This week the news is focusing on YOTA 2017 but in the future it will show the RSGB’s latest breaking news.

From the 16th to the 27th of August, Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society will be holding their annual field event at Milton & District Scout Camp, Bexon Lane, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8HD. Over the two weeks the club will be on the air on the 80m to 70cm bands using their three callsigns G2FJA/P, G5MW/P and G8MWA/P. Anyone who contacts all three callsigns by SSB, data or CW over the two weeks will receive a commemorative certificate either by eQSL or email. On the weekend of the 19th and 20th of August there will be specialised demonstrations at the field using microwaves, antennas, WSPRlite and data. For further updates please visit .uk

Ofcom has issued frequency clearances for four microwave beacons. These are GB3FNM at Farnham on 2.3GHz, GB3LPC at Bampton on 3.4GHz, a move of GB3KEU to Finningley on 5.7GHz and a change to GB3KBQ in Taunton on 10GHz. These are all secondary allocations where RSGB supports and encourages activity. 

The end of the Early Bird discount for bookings at the RSGB’s Convention is fast approaching. The deadline is the 18th of August and the event takes place on the 13th to the 15th of October. The provisional programme is now available on the website, so visit convention for all the latest information.

Marcus Hazel-McGown, MM0ZIF has decided to step down as Regional Manager for Scotland South and the Western Isles. The RSGB would like to thank Marcus for his hard work during his term as Regional Manager. We are of course seeking a replacement Regional Manager and would welcome applications from anyone living in the Region who is keen to represent the Society and help support and develop amateur radio in the area. For further details, please contact RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB via email to gm.dept@.uk

YOTA 2017 ends this weekend and the 80 young radio amateurs from 26 countries will make their way home after a week of operating, visits and construction projects. A quick preview of the amazing CW transceiver that Hans, G0UPL designed for the YOTA teams to build is at yota-vlogs There was lots of activity in the shack on GB17YOTA and, at the time this script was prepared, over 8,000 QSOs were in the log. They also had the first FT8 mode transatlantic contact on 6m on Thursday. More information is at yota-dd 

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

Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest takes place today, the 13th of August, at Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA. There will be a talk in station on S22 and the venue has free car parking. Doors open at 10am and admission is £3.50. There will be trade stands, a car boot area and indoor and field pitches for traders. Lectures will take place during the day. There is catering and a licensed bar on site. Camping is available, on Saturday night only, in an adjacent field. More information from hamfest@.uk

Next Sunday, the 20th, the Rugby ATS Radio Rally takes place at Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PY. Doors open from 10am to 4pm and admission is £3. Sellers can gain access from 8am. There will be a car boot area. Catering is available on site. Details from Tony, G0OLS on 0775 968 4411.

If you have any rally or event information you’d like to appear in future editions of GB2RS News, in RadCom and on the RSGB website, please email full details to radcom@.uk.

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

Special station 4A2MAX from St Maximilian Maria Kolbe Temple in Monterrey on the 13th to the 19th of August. Activity will be on the HF bands and 6 metres SSB, CW and digital modes. Born in 1894, Father Kolbe, SP3RN died on 14 August 1941 at Auschwitz. QSL via Logbook of The World, eQSL and Club Log.

YB72RI is a special callsign celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia until the 17th of August. Activity takes place from all Indonesian provinces and ORARI districts, using YB72RI/0 to YB72RI/9. See YB2RI on for details.

Two Alaskan IOTA islands will be activated by Mike, VE7ACN. He will be operating as AL3/AA7CH from Hinchinbrook Island, NA-042, until the 15th of August and as NL6/AA7CH from Kayak Island, NA-157, from the 18th to the 28th. All QSLs to his Canadian call.

Alex, F4GHS will be operating holiday style from two different locations in the South Cook Islands until the 25th of August. He will use the callsign E51GHS. QSLs go via his home call.

Martti, OH2BH and Henri, OH3JR, signing as OJ0BH and OJ0JR, respectively, will be on the air until the 19th of August, using the new FT8 digital mode from Market Reef.

Now the special event news

Grey Point Fort ARS club station will be transmitting at the 204 NI Field Hospital Family Fun Day at Grey Point Fort today, the 13th of August. All the museums will be open with other attractions such as a climbing wall, military displays, stalls and a band. Everyone is welcome.

Llanelli ARS will be running GB1BPL for this year’s International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend from 0000UTC on the 19th until 2359UTC on the 20th. Activity will be on HF and 2m. QSL is via the bureau. Details on

Fareham & District ARC will be operating GB1GL from the Mary Mouse 2, an automated light vessel moored in Portsmouth Harbour as part of International Lighthouses and Lightships Weekend on the 19th of August. Two stations will be active on HF and VHF from 9am to 6pm. The Lightship is open to the general public for food and drink. The Shack will be in the wardroom on the foredeck if you would like to visit in person.

After being invited by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Humber Fortress DX ARC will be activating GB2SL on the 19th and 20th from Spurn Head Lighthouse for International Lighthouses and Lightships Weekend. This will be only the third activation in the last 10 years and coincides with the full renovation of the Spur High Lighthouse.

Loughton & Epping Forest ARS is all set to activate GB0TBW at the Trinity Buoy Wharf for International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend on the 19th and 20th. This lighthouse is the only lighthouse on the Thames. Visitors are most welcome and there are refreshments available on site. The postcode is E14 0JY, but space for parking is limited.

Colchester Radio Amateurs will be activating GB6NT at Naze Tower at Walton on the Naze on the 19th and 20th of August for International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. Planned operation is 11am on the 19th to 5pm on the 20th using HF, VHF and UHF. All stations in the log will receive an eQSL card; paper cards will be QSLR only. Details are on

Now the contest news

The WAE DX CW contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC today, the 13th of August. Using the 3.5 to 28MHz bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number. EU stations work non-EU stations only.

Today, the 13th, the fifth 70MHz Cumulative Contest runs from 1400 to 1600UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Thursday the 70MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800UTC to 1900UTC. It is immediately followed by the 70MHz UK Activity Contest until 2130UTC. The exchange is the same for both: signal report, serial number and locator.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G3SVW, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 11th of August.

Last week, the solar flux index continued in the mid 70s, with a single sunspot group making its way across the visible disk. Compare and contrast this with the same week last year, when there were actually five sunspot groups visible. This confirms, as it we didn’t know, that Solar Cycle 24 continues to decline. The current estimates for sunspot minimum place it around 2019 to 2020, so get used to more of the same.

The good news last week was that conditions were more geomagnetically stable, with the K index mostly around one after Monday the 7th. This meant that there was DX to be had, including some short-lived openings to the Far East on 20 and 30 metres around 1800hrs. Milton, ZP9CTS in Paraguay was also worked by Tony, G4CJC on Tuesday using the new digital mode FT8 on 10 metres.

Next week may start off unsettled due to another solar coronal hole, which became Earth-facing on Wednesday. This suggests unsettled geomagnetic conditions could occur from Friday the 11th and run in to this weekend. This could spark auroral conditions, but may ultimately result in depressed maximum useable frequencies.

Once the weekend is over, next week should be more settled and conditions may settle. Look for DX openings on 30, 20, and 17 metres, with occasional Sporadic-E openings on higher bands at times.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

The big problem with multiple weather models is that they usually predict ridges of high pressure and troughs across the country at different times. It’s best therefore, to provide generalised operating guidance for the different weather types.

This week, the ridges of high pressure will tend to favour the south of the country for Tropo, principally into the continent and across Biscay to Spain. The troughs and lows usually bring rain scatter and there’s been some good examples with the heavy thundery downpours lately. Look for heavy rain, shown as bright colours on the many online rainfall radars, to get the best from any large storm events.

The Perseids passed their peak at the weekend, but activity will still be high over the next few days for meteor scatter enthusiasts.

Sporadic-E is still hanging on into the last part of the season with a few openings on most days, but not necessarily reachable from the UK. It’s quite likely that the unsettled weather currently bodes well for Sporadic-E, since the powerful upper atmosphere jet streams that drive the rainy weather are also good for Sporadic-E.

The lunar cycle continues on its predictable way. Now, and for the next few years, lowest path losses are coinciding with highest declination in the Northern Hemisphere. This means that Moon windows are longest when losses are at their lowest. This week should be good for EME, with falling losses as we move towards perigee and maximum declination on Friday.

And that’s all from the propagation team this week.

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

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am today and next Sunday on 50.220MHz USB. On Tuesday there’s a club lunch, then the slow CW net around 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Thursday sees a silent key auction. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

Wythall Radio Club is providing car parking communications and running a club stall at Wythall Carnival today, then the regular net at 8pm today and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class and club night. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and / or 7.16MHz SSB ± QRM. Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB and on Friday it’s the third round of the G4ZMC portable competition at Newbold on Avon. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a members-only picnic and outdoor operating session on Monday evening at Crickley Hill from 6pm. The main club net is on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net on 145.475MHz from 7.30pm, often then moving to 80m SSB. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On Friday there’s a cake night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On Thursday it’s the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and Friday sees a screening of TX Factor 16. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@.uk.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. On Tuesday there’s an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@.

South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Sunday the club is at the Rugby ATS rally. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@.

Worksop Amateur Radio Society is holding a social night on Tuesday and a technical night on Thursday. Details from Sue, M6XAK, on 01777 707 992.

South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3GR on Wednesday. On Friday there’s a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.

Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a natter night on Wednesday with G6COL on the air. Thursday sees the club net via GB3LS. Next Saturday sees the shack open plus G6COL on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class, a committee meeting, and is on the air. Details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an open forum on baluns and ATUs. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a barbecue at Fred's with M6ENC. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open meeting discussing holiday experiences. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Hamfest. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is holding a table top sale. For details, email salopamateurradio@.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a demonstration and talk on D-Star, GPS & APRS by Pete, G1CQF. For details, email SolihullRadioClub@

On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. More information from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 7303.

On Saturday Burton Amateur Radio Club has its summer barbecue and fun day. Details from Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG, by email to info@Burton-ARC.co.uk.

On Saturday Rugby ATS is making final preparations for the RATS rally on Sunday. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

On Sunday Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Sunday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS rally. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a quiz night. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for Lighthouses on the Air. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society is meeting on Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday sees a final run-through for SSB Field Day. Details from William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.

Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Wednesday. On Thursday it’s the club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz. Details from Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars@.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.

On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a construction and equipment maintenance night. For details, email info@.

On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on remote locking by John, 2E0WLJ. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20@.

On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is discussing SSB NFD and the 2m Trophy. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night. Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.

On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club has training classes and a normal club night. Details at .

On Thursday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and is on the air. Details from Julian, on 0775 957 7118.

On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.

On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a review of shack test equipment. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.

On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a vintage equipment night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society continues its Foundation course and is having a social and natter night. Contact Charles, on 0790 050 0775.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group is taking part in Lighthouses on the air from Friday the 18th to Sunday the 20th. More information from Elizabeth Forde, via email to elizabethforde64@.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a practical, hands-on tuition night. More information from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.

On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.

On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a talk on a 2m homebrew Yagi. Contact Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to dougie@digitalmaker.co.uk.

On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Details form Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.

Next Saturday and Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is operating GB2LBN at Barns Ness for Lighthouse Weekend. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

We start with a request by Selim, M0XTA, who is looking for amateurs who live in Hammersmith or elsewhere in West London to help find a suitable venue for his planned new Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society, M0XHS. Anyone who would like to help or register their interest in becoming a founder member should e-mail M0XTA@ for more information.

Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is still taking registrations for its Foundation training course taking place over the weekend of 16th and 17th September. The course fee of £27.50 includes two days tuition, sitting the Foundation Exam and membership of the club for a year. It takes place at All Saints House in Chigwell Rise Hainault, Essex. There is car parking available and hot drinks are provided through the day. Contact Marc Litchman on 020 8502 1645. LEFARS has its net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz, and a natter night on Friday. Saturday and Sunday sees GB0TBW on the air at Trinity Buoy Wharf for international Lighthouse and Lightships Weekend. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.

Now for clubs that have several events this week. Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets today and next Sunday at 11am on 145.4MHz ± QRM and 5pm on 3.7MHz ± QRM. On Monday there’s a barbecue at the home of Terry, G4CDY. Wednesday sees a net from 9pm on 70.425MHz. Details from Andy Briers, G0KZT, via email to secretary@.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz from 9.30am. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm and on Friday there’s a net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday on 1.908MHz and another on Tuesday on 145.400MHz. Contact Alan Ralph via email to secretary@padarc.co.uk

Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a social and on the air evening on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has part 2 of the talk on broadcast radio by Pete, M0PSX. Thursday sees an open net on 2m from 7.30pm. Details from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns@taarc.co.uk.

Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club has an informal meeting at Joss Bay on Thursday in lieu of the regular meeting. Friday, Saturday and Sunday see GB1NFL on the air from North Foreland Light house for International Lighthouses on the Air. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary@.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at . Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net on 145.400MHz from 8pm. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@.

On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF@alphadene.co.uk.

On Wednesday Bury St Edmonds Amateur Radio Society is holding a barbecue. Contact Doug, G3MUI, on 01284 760 229.

On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk via Skype on SDR Radio by Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8.30am on 145.275MHz, a cafe meeting at 12.30 and a CW net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

On Thursday Colchester Radio Amateurs has a visit to Wakes Colne Observatory. Contact Tony, 2E0FTQ, on 0783 177 4669.

On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on gliding as a hobby by Kevin, G7BCS. Contact Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.

On Thursday Dover Radio Club is operating at Dover Patrol Monument at St Margarets, near Dover. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.

On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at The Bricklayers Arms, Shamley Green. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.

On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on EME. For details email Steve, G3PND, via info@norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.

On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night. Details form Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.

Next Saturday and Sunday Colchester Radio Amateurs is operating GB6NT from Naze Tower. Contact Tony, 2E0FTQ, on 0783 177 4669.

Next Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society will be running GX4RSE as a Field Day Station at the Island Yacht Club as part of their 35th anniversary. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Poole Radio Society has a stand at the Flight Refuelling Hamfest today. On Friday there’s an activity night. For details, email secretary@.uk.

Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction, operating and natter night on Monday. Next Sunday sees a DF hunt. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.

South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a briefing on Thursday for International Lighthouses and Lightships on the Air weekend, in advance of the event on Saturday and Sunday. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.

Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has its Field Day at Galhampton on Thursday from 7 pm. On Friday there’s a construction and on-air evening at Sparkford. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.

Torbay Amateur Radio Society has an operating night on Friday. Saturday sees the club’s 70th anniversary barbecue. For details, contact John via email to g4vud@.uk.

On Saturday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a 70th Anniversary barbecue at Chudleigh. Details from John, by email to G4VUD@.UK

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. The Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society Hamfest Rally takes place today at Merley. For details, contact John, G4POF, on 0758 250 6336.

On Monday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club has its summer picnic and /P operation. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.

On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.

On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a social evening. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.

On Thursday Newquay Radio Club is discussing poisons. More information from Terry, 2E0XTM, on 01841 540 142.

On Thursday Riviera Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For details email rivieraarc@.

On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.

On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on ICQ podcasts by Martin Butler, M1MRB. Contact Martin, M0SGL, via email to info@.uk.

On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a relax, chat and operating evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd@.

NEWS FOR WALES

On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a discussion night. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.

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