
Good morning. It's Sunday the 30th of October and here is the GB2RS news 
broadcast, prepared by the RSGB and intended for all radio amateurs and 
short-wave listeners. 

Now this week's headlines:- 

Council Member Dave Gourley, G0MJY, has resigned 

Novice Licensee interviewed by the BBC 

Possible new record for 10GHz operation

It is with regret that the Radio Society of Great Britain announces the 
resignation from Council of David Gourley, G0MJY. David represented Zone 
'B', Midlands, and his resignation is entirely for personal reasons. The 
President and members of Council would like to thank David Gourley for 
his contribution to the work of Council and to wish him all good luck 
for the future.

The 1995 RSGB President, Clive Trotman, GW4YKL, is to be installed at a 
reception and dinner during the evening of the 14th of January 1995 at 
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan. Anyone requiring tickets should contact Fay 
Huxley at RSGB Headquarters. 

Amateur radio featured in the media last week when BBC Local Radio Three 
Counties visited Sandy Scouts at their Headquarters on Saturday the 15th 
of October. The occasion was Jamboree On The Air weekend when they 
inspected the JOTA Station and interviewed Paul, 2E1BFD for The 
Breakfast Programme, which was transmitted on Monday the 17th of 
October. 

During the week ending the 15th of October, a major tropo opening 
affected all bands from two metres up to the 10GHz band. From inital 
reports many contacts in excess of 400 kilometres were made, with 
possible a new UK record on 10GHz of 1137km, done jointly by Roy, G3FYX 
and Ted, G3JMY both in Bristol and SM6ESG. For three days of the week 
the microwave bands were open right across Europe, with signal levels on 
the 10GHz the strongest that many people can remember. Any one who 
worked any station in Europe during the three days, from 70cm and up, is 
asked to send detailed reports to G3PHO who address is correct in the 
RSGB call book.

The Grampian UHF repeater, GB3BA, located near Stonehaven was returned 
to service on Friday the 21st of October at 10am. It was off air for 24 
hours to rectify a distortion problem in the receiver. The repeater is 
on channel RB1, which has its output on 433.025MHz and input on 
434.625MHz. Any reports on coverage and/or request for further details 
should go to the repeater keeper GM4NHI, whose address correct in the 
RSGB Call Book.

Now some items of HF DX news from the weekly RSGB DX News Sheet which is 
edited by Brendan McCartney, G4DYO.

From Bahrain, G0OAB expects to be active as A92FV from Saturday the 29th 
of October, CW only, but length of stay is unknown.

From Micronesia, WV5S and N5OK will sign V63SH and V63OH respectively, 
from Wednesday the 2nd until Monday the 7th of November. Activity will 
be mainly CW on the WARC and LF bands with some RTTY.

And from Bermuda, K3DI/P9 will be active from Sunday the 6th until 
Friday the 11th of November on all bands, with emphasis on the 
frequencies 7.025, 14.025 and 21.025MHz.

Now the Rally News and we know of one event for today, Sunday the 30th:

This is the Hornsea Amateur Radio Club's East Yorkshire Radio Rally 
which is being held at The Floral Hall, Hornsea, near Kingston upon 
Hull. Doors open at 11am, or from 10.30am for disabled visitors. The 
event features trade stands, a bring and buy stall and special interest 
groups which includes ATV. Refreshments are available and talk-in is on 
two metres, channel S22.

Next, the two events we know for the weekend, Saturday the 5th and 
Sunday the 6th of November:

First the rally for next Saturday the 5th and the Sunday the 6th of 
November:

The North Wales Radio Rally which is to be held at the Aberconwy Centre, 
Llandudno, North Wales. Also for this year the new North Wales Theatre 
will be available. Doors open at 11am, or from 10.30am for disabled 
visitors. The event features trade stands covering radio, electronics 
and computer interests, an RSGB Book and Information Stand, a bring and 
buy stall. Refreshments will be available and talk-in will be on two 
metres, channel S22. For further details contact Tony, GW0NSR, on 01492 
513246.

And now the two events for next Sunday the 6th:

The North Devon Rally which is to be held at the Holsworthy Memorial 
Hall, Holsworthy, Devon. Doors open at 11am, or from 10.30am for 
disabled visitors. The event features trade stands, a bring and buy 
stall. Refreshments will be available and talk-in will be on two metres, 
channel S22. Further details from G8MXI who is QTHR.

The Tyne and Wear Repeater Group Auction which is to be held at the 
Fence Houses and District Community Centre, Fencehouses, near 
Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Doors open at 10.30am for booking 
goods in, The Auction starts at 12 noon. Further details from Brian, 
G8FBQ on 0191 388 2913.

Now news of a Rally cancellation and change of contact details:

The Leeds and District Amateur Radio Society wishes to announce that due 
to circumstances beyond its control the Christmas Rally, scheduled for 
the 4th of December 1994 has had to be cancelled. Further details from 
G0IBU who is QTHR.

The Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club Radio Rally which is to be held 
on Sunday the 20th of November has a change of contact person, the new 
contact is Nick Dingle, G1XNI on 01388 488533.


Now for the HF contest news:

The CQ Worldwide DX SSB Contest finishes at 2359 UTC today, Sunday the 
30th of October.This involves all bands 160 - 10 metres but excluding 
the WARC bands. See the October RadCom page 18 for further details.

The SWL Challenge takes place during this weekend, coinciding with the 
CQ WW DX Contest. See October RadCom page 25 for full details.

The Worked All Britain LF CW Contest takes place today Sunday the 30th 
from 1400 to 1800 UTC on the 160, 80 and 40 metre bands. There are 
sections for Fixed, Portable, Mobile and SWL stations. Full details are 
available from Gordon, G4SKQ whose address is correct in the RSGB Call 
Book or via packet at GB7SYP.

The International Police Association Radio Club (IPARC) World Wide 
Contest is being held next weekend, Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th 
of November. Saturday operation will be CW only and on Sunday the 6th, 
SSB only on 10 to 80 metres, from 0600 to 1000 UTC and from 1400 to 1800 
UTC on both days. Entry logs to DF6VX who is QTHR by the 31st of 
December. Further details from Mike, G3PGA on 01271 860930 or packet at 
GB7SWN.

The HA QRP Contest takes place from 0001 on Saturday 6th until 2359 UTC 
on Sunday the 7th, on 3.5. 3.6MHz CW only. See November RadCom page 19 
for further details.

Next some VHF contest news:

Another RSGB 10GHz Summer Cumulative Contest runs from 0900 to 2100 UTC 
today Sunday the 30th. See April's RadCom for details.

The second RSGB 1.3GHz and 2.3GHz Fixed and Listeners Contest takes 
place today Sunday the 30th from 1700 to 2100 UTC. See September's 
RadCom for details.

The fifth and final event of the RSGB 144MHz CW Cumulative Contest will 
take place from 2030 to 2300 UTC tomorrow, Monday the 31st of October. 
General rules will apply. Use 4422 summary sheet to show scores for each 
day, and the best three days will be totalled. Please send all logs plus 
a single 427 cover sheet for entry. Rule 10 applies. There are two 
sections; the first for single operator or portable entries, and the 
other for listeners. The Adjudicator is David Johnson, G4DHF, 65 West 
Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PA.

The 144MHz CW-Marconi RSGB 24-hour Contest is from 1400 on Saturday the 
5th until 1400 UTC on Sunday the 6th. The RSGB 144MHz CW 6-hour Contest 
is on Sunday the 6th of November, from 0800 to 1400 UTC. See the 
September edition of RadCom, page 82 for further details of both these 
events.


A special event station active this week is ON7FF, Flanders Fields. It 
will be operated by members of the Radio Club Ypres from next Saturday, 
the 5th until Sunday the 13th of November. Further details from G0ABZ 
who is QTHR.


And now the solar factual data:

The period from the 17th to the 24th of October saw a slight decline in 
solar flux with the geomagnetic field increasing to minor storm levels. 
Only one flare of any note was reported - an M3.2/1F on the 19th, 
accompanied by a reported solar wind speed of 1,000Km per second 
together with type 2 and 4 radio sweeps. An aurora on the 23rd, together 
with a late evening sporadic E opening on 10 and 6 metres covering much 
of Europe, caught most people by surprise.

Due to considerable changes in the URSIgram computer distribution system 
now under way, not all the data is at hand for this report. The sunspot 
indices peaked at 93 on the 19th before declining to lower levels with 
the mean being 65 for the period. The solar flux levels declined 
slightly throughout the period from 92 units on the 17th down to 82 
units by the 24th, giving an average of 87 units for the period. The 
electron fluence levels were mainly at moderate levels, but increased to 
high levels by the 24th.  The geomagnetic field started the period at 
very quiet levels, being down to an Ap index of only 2 on the 21st; by 
the 23rd levels had increased considerably up to 'sub storm level' with 
the Ap index reaching 41 units. A coronal hole is thought to be 
responsible for the mag storm. The period averaged an Ap of 15 units. 
The state has been mag alert most of the period. The X-Ray flux has 
declined from B3.0 on the 20th down to A8.7 by the 24th, giving an 
average of B1.6; this is still a good level for this period in the solar 
cycle. The aa indices as reported by the British Geological Survey for 
the period from the 12th to the 18th of October, declined from 32.7 
nanoTeslas on the 12th down to 8.9 nanoTeslas by the 18th, giving an 
average of 20.1 nanoTeslas, about K3 for the period. Bartells rotation 
number 2202 started on the 23rd of October.

I'll repeat the figures. Spots - 65; Flux - 87; Ap index - 15; X-ray 
flux - B1.6.

Now the ionospheric data for Central France:

Not all the data is to hand but the F2 daytime critical frequencies at 
Poitiers as reported by Meudon for the period from the 15th to the 20th 
of October increased every day from 7.1MHz, up to 9.3MHz by the 20th, 
which is the highest level since last February; the period averaged 
8.2MHZ. The darkness hour lows have declined from 3.1MHz down to 2.5MHz 
and averaged 2.9MHz.

The daytime highs are now taking place around noon, with the darkness 
hour lows between 0500 and 0600 hours.

I'll repeat the figures. Highs - 8.2MHz; lows - 2.9MHz.

And lastly the solar forecast: 

This week should see a return of a recurrent coronal hole which could 
give geomagnetic levels up to sub storm today with possible aurora. 
Geomagnetic activity is then expected to steadily decline as the week 
proceeds. Solar flux levels are not expected to change much, being about 
the 83s as the more quieter side of the sun is in view. Ionospheric MUFs 
in the south during daylight hours are expected to reach 21MHz but much 
depends on the mag activity. Darkness hours are expected to be around 
7.0Mhz. North/south paths are expected to improve on these levels, with 
east/west paths becoming easier.

And that's the end of the solar information.

Finally in the main news, SSL has informed the Society that as of last 
Wednesday morning, the latest callsigns allocated were in the G0 Victor 
Juliet and G7 Tango Uniform series, and Novice calls in the 2 0 Alpha 
Juliet and 2 1 Delta Mike series.

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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST


Meetings for Tuesday the 1st of November:

Chichester and District Amateur Radio Club has a Junk Sale. Details from 
G0KNU on 01243 573541.  [O1] Stevenage and District Amateur Radio 
Society has a Discussion Evening plus CW Practice. Details from Peter, 
G7HCL on 01438 724509.

Vale of White Horse Amateur Radio Society has a Discussion Evening, 
starting at 8pm. Visitors are welcome. Details from Ian on 01235 531559.


Meetings for Wednesday the 2nd of November:

Aylesbury Vale Radio Society has a talk entitled 'IBM Computers part 1' 
by G6CDV. Further details from Martyn, G4XZJ on 01296 81097.

Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on'The RSGB 
Liaison Officer' by Ron, G3NCL. Details from Ian, G0RTF on 0494 676391.

Cheshunt and District Amateur Radio Club has a Discussion Evening. For 
further information contact Roger, G4OAA on 01992 464795.

Havering & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk on 'Astronomy' by 
Alan, G6AXO. Details from Brian, G6EBO on 01708 769724.

Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club has a Video entitled 
'Dx-Pedition to North Pole' by G0UFP. Further details from G4GPX on 
01903 753893.


Meetings for Thursday the 3rd of November:

Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a discussion on 'Amateur 
Radio - An Old Man Needing the Kiss of Life'. For further details 
contact Stuart, G0FYX on 01705 472846.

Horsham Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Mr Haydn Jones. Details from 
Peter, G8SUI on 073784 2150.

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society has a Members' Activity 
Night. Details from Paul, G1GSN on 01462 700618.

Vange Amateur Radio Society has a Junk Sale. For further details contact 
Doris, the Club Secretary. Tel: 01268 552606.


Meetings for Friday the 4th of November:

The Radio Society of Harrow has a Nostalgia Night to Celebrate 50 years 
of the club's' History. Further details from Jim, G0AOT on 01895 632377 
(evenings).

Maidstone YMCA Amateur Radio Society has a Junk Sale. Details from John, 
G0RHO on 01622 832259.

Silverthorn Radio Club has a Social Evening. Details from Dave, G0KHC on 
0181 505 1871.


Meeting for Saturday the 5th of November:


The British Amateur Radio Teledata Group (BARTG) has its Annual General 
Meeting at London House, Mecklenburgh Square at 2pm. Contact Peter, 
G6LZB on 01582 36094 for details.



NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST


Meeting for Tuesday the 1st of November:

Salisbury Radio and Electronic Society has a talk. For further details 
contact David, G7GWF on 01722 330971 (evenings and weekends).


Meetings for Wednesday the 2nd of November:

South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a Top Band Activity evening. For 
more information tel: 01275 834282.

Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club has its Constructors' Cup 
Judging night. Details from Ian, G0GRI on 01225 864698 (evenings).


Meeting for Thursday the 3rd of November:

Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has a Club Project 'Testing the Coker 
Receiver' with G3PCJ. Details from Cedric, G4JBL on 01258 473845.


Meetings for Friday the 4th of November:

Cornish Radio Amateur Club has a Bring and Buy Sale. More information 
from Robin, G0MYR, tel: 01209 820118.

Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club has its Annual General Meeting. 
For details contact Brian, tel: 01752 844321.

Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club has a talk and demonstration 
entitled 'Packet Networks' bv John, G3HTA. Details from G3WNI on 01823 
680778.


Meeting for Sunday the 6th of November:

Flight Refuelling (Wimborne) Amateur Radio Society has an RSGB Video 
Evening. For further details contact John, G4POF on 01425 653404.



NEWS FOR EAST ANGLIA


Meeting for Tuesday the 1st of November:

Sudbury and District Radio Amateurs has a talk and demonstration on 
'First Aid' by a member of the St John Ambulance Brigade. Details from 
Tony, G8LTY on 01787 313212 (before 10pm).


Meetings for Wednesday the 2nd of November:

Ipswich Radio Club has a talk entitled 'Communicating Using Esperanto' 
by Grazyna Mitchener, G7SNO at 8pm at the Rose and Crown. Details from 
Shiela, G8HYE on 01473 742072.

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a Construction evening. For further 
details telephone 01603 789792.




Meeting for Thursday the 3rd of November:

Yarmouth Radio Club has a Used Equipment Sale. Details from Tony, G3NHU 
on 01493 721173.



NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS


Meetings for Tuesday the 1st of November:

Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Society has a 'Skittles 
Evening'. Contact G8SNF on 01509 218259 for details.

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has an RSGB Video Evening. Details 
from Peter, G0JEW on 021455 552449.


Meetings for Wednesday 2nd of November:

Derby and District Amateur Radio Society has a Junk Sale. For further 
information contact Hayley, G7PXA on 01773 856904.

South Birmingham Radio Society has its Annual General Meeting at 8pm. 
All members are urged to attend. For further details contact Don on 0121 
458 1603.


Meetings for Thursday the 3rd of November:

Amateur Radio Club of Nottingham has a Forum and On Air evening. Details 
from Simon, G0IEG on 0115 950 1733.

Vale of Evesham Radio Amateurs Club has the 'Brain of Verac' Quiz 
evening. Details from Alisdair on 01386 41508.


Meeting for Friday the 4th of November:

South Notts Amateur Radio Club has a Construction evening. Details from 
Julie, G0SOU on 01509 672734.





Meeting for Saturday the 5th of November:

Salop Amateur Radio Society has a Bonfire Party at the QTH of G7NBP. For 
details contactIan, G7SBD who is QTHR or at GB7PMB.



NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND


Meeting for Monday the 31st of October:

Radio Amateur Technical Engineering Club (RATEC) has a talk entitled 
'Directional Properties of Antennas' by Geoff, G4FAS at 8.15pm. Details 
from Don, G4SFU on 0161 485 3912.

Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has its first committee meeting of this 
year. For further details contact David, G0JJR, tel: 0114 244 6282.

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has two ten-minute talks by 
members. Details from G4BFH who is QTHR.


Meetings for Tuesday the 1st of November:

Liverpool and District Amateur Radio Society has a visit by Clive 
Trotman, GW4YKL, RSGB President Elect for 1995 and Dave, G1VJP, the 
local RLO. For further details contact Ian, G4WWX who is QTHR.

Wakefield and District Radio Society has a Quiz and a pie and pea 
Supper. More details from Roy, G0TBY on 01924 893321.


Meetings for Wednesday the 2nd of November:

Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has a Visit by Clive Trotman, GW4YKL, 
RSGB President Elect for 1995 and Dave, G1VJP, the local RLO. For 
further information contact Ted, G0RBA on 01606 592207.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a Chairman's Night. Further details 
from G3FOO, tel: 0151 644 6094.


Meetings for Thursday the 3rd of November:

Bridlington and District Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Rick, 
G1YVL. For details telephone 01262 671268.

Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a talk entitled 'A Complete QRP 
Station' by Rev George Dobbs, G3RJV. Details from G0FOI on 01274 875038.


Meetings for Friday the 4th of November:

Goole Radio and Electronics Society has a 'A 70 Centimetre PMR 
Conversion night'. For further information contact Steve, G8VHL on 01405 
769130.

South Manchester Radio Club has a talk entitled 'Avionics' by Peter 
Bradbury. For further details contact Edward, G7FQY on 061 969 1964.



NEWS FOR SCOTLAND


Meetings for Tuesday the 1st of November:

Edinburgh University Amateur Radio Club has a Talk entitled 'Packet 
Radio'. Details from Alison, GM0UGG on 0131 668 4618.

Dundee Amateur Radio Club has a talk on 'Beginners' Thoughts on 
Antennas' by Leslie, GM0TGG. Details from GM4FSB who is QTHR.


Meeting for Friday the 4th of November:

Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a Junk Sale. For further details 
contact Martin, GM0JCN, tel 01569 731177.




NEWS FOR WALES


Meeting for Tuesday the 1st of November:

Wrexham Amateur Radio has a Video Night. For further details contact 
David, GW1MVL on 01978 845858.






Meeting for Thursday the 3rd of November:

Meirion Amateur Radio Society has a talk entitled 'Radio in 
Colombia(HK), Croatia(9A) and Bosnia(T9)' by Alan, GW3INW. Further 
details from Maurice, GW3GKZ on 01341 422447.



NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND


Meeting for Friday the 4th of November:

Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society has its Annual Surplus Sale 
which is to be held at Hamilton House, Hamilton Road, Bangor. The event 
features the usual traders, QSL Bureau and refreshments will be 
available. Further details from Keith, GI0SSA who is QTHR.

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