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Worthing and District Amateur Radio club weekly up-date – Friday 17th June 2016

*** Club diary for the coming weeks ***

• Club Evening – Wed 22nd June – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Outside On the Air – Wed 29th June – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm • Sunday Breakfast – Sun 3rd July – 9:00 am – 10:00 am • Club Evening – Wed 6th July – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • On the Air Weekend – Fri 8th – Sun 10th July – 3:00 pm • Club Evening – Wed 13th July – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Outside On the Air – Wed 20th July – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm • Club Evening – Wed 27th July – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Outside On the Air – Wed 3rd August – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm • Sunday Breakfast – Sun 7th August – 9:00 am – 10:00 am • Club Evening – Wed 10th August – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Club BBQ – Wed 17th August – 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm • Club Evening – Wed 24th August – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Fox Hunt – Wed 31st August – 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm • Club Evening – Wed 7th September – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Club Evening – Wed 14th September – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Club Evening – Wed 21st September – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Lecture by Rob Mannion, G3XFD – Wed 28th September – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • Annual General Meeting – Wed 5th October – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm • The Year Ahead Discussion – Wed 12th October – 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

more info on the WADARC web site: www.wadarc.org.uk

*** Other news ***

Special Event Stations

Fire Station Open Day, Ardshell Road, Worthing – 10am to 4pm, Sat 23rd July

Up-coming contests

VHF Field Day: Fri 1st – Sun 3rd July (location and times TBC) SSB Field Day: Fri 2nd – Sun 4th September (location and times TBC) check out WADARC web-site for up-dates: www.wadarc.org.uk

Band-plan changes (1 june 2016):

http://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2016/06/03/band-plan-changes-from-1-june-2016/

This weeks summary radio prop. news from the RSGB solar forecast (by G0KYA, G3YLA & G4BAO):

(http://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/propagation-news/2016/06/17/propagation-news-19-june-2016/)

* fantastic six metre propagation including Multi-hop sporadic E across the Atlantic (Arizona and south to Texas)

* HF dominated yet again by unsettled geomagnetic conditions.

* more unsettled geomagnetic conditions likely.

* Noon-time F2 layer maximum usable frequencies over a 3,000km path are hitting 18.2MHz at times

* 20 metres remaining open during the night

* VHF and up propagation – stream activity over Europe this week will be weaker and therefore any sporadic E produced may be more fleeting; so not such a good week.

* prospects for tropo are marginal

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NOTE: WADARC 40 metre Thursday morning net starts at 11:00 (local time) Frequency 7.106MHz +-QRM

Note: for an MP3 version of the RSGB Bulletin search for “G4NJH + RSGB”

on Google.

Or listen to the bulletin on 145.525 MHz 09:30 on Sunday mornings from WADARC members G8MSQ or G0TLU. After the broadcast why not call in to let them know you were listening.

If you have any news that you would like to be included in these weekly e-mails please let me know.

The latest Ragchew is available on the Club’s website at:

http://www.wadarc.org.uk/ragchew/april-june-2016-ragchew

RSGB Clubs Newsletter:

http://rsgb.org/main/blog/all-regions/region-9/2016/06/10/news-for-england-south-east-12-june-2016/

check out these World’s Best Ever Dronies (Drone Selfies):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZOgy5V9imI

keep listening to the bands … good luck, low noise and good DX 🙂

Jonathan

G1EXG

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ARLD025 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by NY3B, QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.  Thanks to all.

MAURITIUS, 3B8.  Robert, M0RCX is QRV as 3B8/M0RCX until July 14.

Activity is on the HF bands and 6 meters using SSB and various digital modes.  QSL via EB7DX.

AZERBAIJAN, 4J.  Special event stations 4JF1BAKU, 4JF1EU and 4KF1BAKU are QRV until June 19 during the first Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku.  QSL 4JF1BAKU via 4J4K, 4JF1EU direct via 4J3DJ, and 4KF1BAKU via 4J6RO.

SAMOA, 5W.  Tom, KC0W is QRV as 5W0COW.  Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using only CW.  This includes activity in all major CW contests.  His length of stay is unknown.  QSL to home call.

MALDIVES, 8Q.  Wolfgang, DK1HW will be QRV as 8Q7HW from Mushimasgali Island, IOTA AS-013, from June 20 to 28.  Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands using CW, SSB and PSK31.  QSL to home call.

NEPAL, 9N.  Nobuaki, JA0JHQ is QRV as 9N7NH from Kathmandu until June 20.  Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using mainly CW, SSB and possibly RTTY.  This includes being an entry in the All Asian DX CW contest.  QSL to home call.

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA.  Special event station DR777RI is QRV until the end of 2016 to mark the 777th anniversary of the town of Rinteln.  QSL via DL8OBQ.

SAINT BARTHELEMY, FJ.  Dave, W9DR and Tom, W9AEB are QRV as FJ/home calls until June 29.  Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW and SSB.  They will have a 6-meter beacon on 50115.7 kHz.  QSL to home calls.

6. LUCIA, J6. Steve, NY3B will be QRV as J6/NY3B from Rodney Bay from June 22 to July 4. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 15 meters, and 10 meters if conditions permit, using CW and SSB.  QSL via operator’s instructions.

AUSTRIA, OE.  Special event station OE2016EURO is QRV until July 10 during the European Football Championship.  QSL via bureau.

GREECE, SV.  Dave, GM0LVI is QRV as SV8/GM0LVI/p from Zakynthos Island, IOTA EU-052, until July 6.  Activity is on the HF bands running 10 watts.  QSL to home call.

PALAU, T8.  Katsu, JE6DND will be QRV as T88HK from Koror Island, IOTA OC-009, from June 18 to 21.  Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes.  QSL direct to home call.

ICELAND, TF.  Alan, W4MQC is QRV as TF/W4MQC from the Troll Peninsula until the end of July.  Activity is holiday style mostly on 30 meters, but also on 40 and 20 meters as well.  QSL to home call.

CORSICA, TK.  Chris, F5OHM will be QRV as TK/F5OHM from Vico from June 19 to 24.  Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using CW and SSB.  QSL to home call.

MICRONESIA, V6.  Sho, JA7MHZ and Masahiko, JA7EPO are QRV as V63DX and V63IX, respectively, from Pohnpei Island, IOTA OC-010, until June 25.  Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using PSK and JT65.  QSL to home calls.

MACAO, XX9.  Gerben, PG5M will be QRV as XX9TGM from the Grand Coloane Resort, IOTA AS-075, from June 20 to 27.  Activity will be on the HF bands using only CW.  QSL to home call.

INDONESIA, YB.  A large group of operators are QRV as YB8O from various Banggai Islands, IOTA OC-208, until June 20.  Activity is on

40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL via YB8RW.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, SMIRK 6-Meter Contest, All Asian DX CW Contest, Ukrainian DX Classic RTTY Contest, ARR BPSK63 Contest, AGCW VHF/UHF CW Contest, IARU Region 1 50 MHz Contest, West Virginia QSO Party, Kid’s Day SSB Contest, Feld Hell Sprint and WAB

50 MHz Phone will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest is scheduled for June 20. The CWops Mini-CWT CW Test, Phone Fray and SKCC CW Sprint are scheduled for June 22.

The ARRL National Parks on the Air event runs during all of 2016 to mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

Please see June QST, page 86, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest Web sites for details.

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We have just published the full programme for 2016 including lectures, practical and discussion evenings as well as a number of on the air evenings, at the hall and at other locations. We also have a full training programme for the year running 6 Foundation and 3 Intermediate courses each with exams and starting an Advanced course in September for the exam in March 2017.

Worthing and District Amateur Radio club weekly up-date

** Saturday 5th December 2015 **

*** Club diary for the coming weeks ***

* Sunday December 6 @ 09:00 – 10:00 – Sunday Breakfast

* Wednesday December 9 @ 20:00 – 22:00 – Club Evening

* Wednesday December 16 @ 20:00 – 22:00 – WADARC Christmas Evening – British Legion Lancing

* The normal 40 metre net will be run on Christmas Eve (24th) 11.00am onwards as usual, on 7.106MHz +-QRM.

* Thursday December 24 @ 21:30 – 23:59 – Santa Claus Net – 80m

* Friday December 25 @ 10:00 – 12:00 – Christmas Day net – 2m

(S21 that is 145.525 MHz 10am to around midday Christmas Day)

* there are no WADARC net/s planed for Boxing Day.

* Sunday January 3 @ 09:00 – 10:00 – Sunday Breakfast

* Wednesday January 6 @ 20:00 – 22:00 – Club Evening

* Wednesday January 13 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Soldering Workshop

*** Other news ***

The date for the WADARC Christmas meal (same venue as usual: Lancing British Legion Hall) is 16th Dec – tickets avaliable from Peter G8MSQ

This weeks radio prop. news from the RSGB solar forecast (by G0KYA, G4BAO & G3YLA):

* there was unsettled geomagnetic conditions this week

* expect the same this week – so concentrate on the lower bands e.g. 40,

80 and 160m

(listen out for radio station 1130 kHz WBBR in New York at night / early morning – good top-band indicator)

* ‘VHF and up’: good tropo for the 2m UK AC contest last week

* good tropo prospects for VHF / UHF expected this week (may be good for 70cm UK AC contest on tuesday eve)

* geminids meteor shower peaks next sunday 13th dec.

NOTE: WADARC 40 metre Thursday morning net starts at 11:00 (local time) Frequency 7.106MHz +-QRM

Note: for an MP3 version of the RSGB Bulletin search for “G4NJH + RSGB”

on Google.

Or listen to the bulletin on 145.525 MHz 09:30 on Sunday mornings from WADARC members G8MSQ or G0TLU. After the broadcast please call in to let them know you are listening.

If you have any news that you would like to be included in these weekly e-mails please let me know.

last thoughts

Please remember to check the validation of your licence on Ofcoms web site.

There is a list of revoked calls on the site (… anoyingly its not in any particular order so you have to go through the whole thing to check your not on it!)

Jonathan

G1EXG

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ARLD048 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.

Thanks to all.

BOTSWANA, A2.  Gopan, M0XUU/VU3HPF will be QRV as A25GR from December 22 to 30.  He will operate CW and SSB on 40, 30, 20 and 17 meters.  QSL to home call, M0XUU.

MADEIRA ISLAND, CT9.  The Madeira Island REP (Rede dos Emissores

Portugueses) delegation to the IARU will be active from December 17 to 23 with the call CQ90IARU, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union.

BRAZIL, PY.  ZY70FEB is the last of the 12 special calls to remember Brazil’s expeditionary force that fought in Italy with Allied powers during World War II.  QSL direct or via bureau to PS7AB, or LoTW or eQSL.

ANTARCTICA, CE9.  8T2BH is QRV by VU3BPZ until mid-December 2016 at the Bharati Research Station.  He plans to be on 20, 17, 15 and 10 meters using SSB.  QSL via I1HYW.

SABLE ISLAND, CY0.  CY0/VA1AXC is QRV in his spare time until the end of January, 2016.  Look for him on 20 meters using SSB during his evening hours, 2100-2300Z.

THAILAND, HS.  HS90IARU is the RAST special event station celebrating the 90th IARU Anniversary with activity all this month.

QSL via E21EIC and LoTW.

SRI LANKA, 4S.  Bernd, DK7TF and Juergen, DH6ICE from the Lufthansa Amateur Radio Club Frankfurt (LARC) are QRV as 4S7DLG until December 6.  QSL via DK8ZZ.

BAHRAIN, A9.  A93AR/45 and A92AA/45 are celebrating Bahrain’s National Day until December 18.  QSL both calls via A92AA.

GUINEA-BISSAU, J5.  Livio, IZ3BUR is active as J52HF until December 10.  He operates during his spare time, mostly on 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB.  QSL via I3LDP, OQRS.

LATVIA, YL.  Latvian Radio Amateur League (LRAL) members YL2BJ, YL2PP and YL3DQ are now QRV as YL90IARU commemorating the 90th anniversary of the IARU.  QSL via YL2GN.

LESOTHO, 7P.  Heli, DD0VR will be active as 7P8VR from January 4 to 7, 2016.  Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10 meters.  QSL via his home call sign, direct or by the Bureau.

BARBADOS, 8P.  Ernest, J69AZ will be active as 8P9JB from December

15 to January 5, 2016.  Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters, QRP.

QSL via home call, direct.

HAITI, HH.  Joel, N5JR is QRV as HH2/N5JR until December 14.

Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters, including 60 meters, with an emphasis on RTTY and the new bands.  QSL to his home call sign via LoTW, by the Bureau or direct.

MAYOTTE, FH.  Pat, F2DX will be QRV as FH/F2DX from March 18 to 24, 2016.  Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters.  QSL via F2DX, LoTW, OQRS, direct or by the Bureau.

4. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Ted, K8AQM will be active as V47TR from Timothy Bay Resort on St. Kitts (NA-104) from February 13 to 21, 2016. Activity will be holiday style on 20 to 10 meters, including

17 and 12 meters, using CW and SSB.  QSL via his home call sign.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The ARRL 160 Meter Contest, TARA RTTY Melee, Wake-Up QRP Sprint, TOPS Activity Contest, AWA Bruce Kelley

1929 QSO Party, Ten-Meter RTTY Contest, SARL Digital Contest and the CQC Great CO Snowshoe Run are all on tap for this weekend.  Please see December QST page 69 and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.

Worthing and District Amateur Radio club weekly up-date

** Friday 27th November 2015 **

*** Club diary for the coming weeks ***

* Wednesday December 2 @ 20:00 – 22:00 – Radio Testing Evening – Phil G4UDU

* Sunday December 6 @ 09:00 – 10:00 – Sunday Breakfast

* Wednesday December 9 @ 20:00 – 22:00 – Club Evening

* Wednesday December 16 @ 20:00 – 22:00 – WADARC Christmas Evening – British Legion Lancing

* The normal 40 metre net will be run on Christmas Eve (24th) 11.00am onwards as usual, on 7.106MHz +-QRM.

* Thursday December 24 @ 21:30 – 23:59 – Santa Claus Net – 80m

* Friday December 25 @ 10:00 – 12:00 – Christmas Day net – 2m

(S21 that is 145.525 MHz 10am to around midday Christmas Day)

* there are no WADARC net/s planed for Boxing Day.

* Sunday January 3 @ 09:00 – 10:00 – Sunday Breakfast

* Wednesday January 6 @ 20:00 – 22:00 – Club Evening

*** Other news ***

The date for the WADARC Christmas meal (same venue as usual: Lancing British Legion Hall) is 16th Dec – tickets avaliable from Peter G8MSQ

This weeks radio prop. news from the RSGB solar forecast (by G0KYA, G4BAO & G3YLA):

* last week was geomagntically quite – leading to settled LF and HF conditions

* good time of year to enjoy the LF bands

* e.g. listen out for radio station 1130 kHz WBBR in New York at night / early morning – good top-band indicator

* CQ contest this weekend – all bands expected to be good

* ‘VHF and up’: poor / flat VHF / UHF conditions expected again this week

NOTE: WADARC 40 metre Thursday morning net starts at 11:00 (local time) Frequency 7.106MHz +-QRM

Note: for an MP3 version of the RSGB Bulletin search for “G4NJH + RSGB”

on Google.

Or listen to the bulletin on 145.525 MHz 09:30 on Sunday mornings from WADARC members G8MSQ or G0TLU. After the broadcast please call in to let them know you are listening.

If you have any news that you would like to be included in these weekly e-mails please let me know.

The latest Ragchew is available on the Club’s website at:

http://www.wadarc.org.uk/cms/index.php/ragchew/133-ragchew-april-to-may-2016

Jonathan

G1EXG

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ARLD047 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by CO8TW, F8DVD, W3UR, QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.  Thanks to all.

TUNISIA, 3V.  Ash, KF5EYY will be QRV as 3V8SS in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest on all bands.  QSL via LX1NO.

AZERBAIJAN, 4K.  Alim, 4K6FO will be QRV in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest on all bands.  QSL via DC9RI.

MALAWI, 7Q.  Karl, DK2WV is QRV as 7Q7VW from the Radio Dinosaur FM station in Karonga until December 2.  Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL to home call.

CHINA, BY.  A large group of operators will be QRV as BY5CD in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Multi/Multi entry.  QSL direct to BD4HF.

EASTER ISLAND, CE0Y.  Yan, RZ3FW and Sergey, R4WAA are QRV as CE0Y/RZ3FW and CE0Y/R4WAA, respectively, from Cabanos Honu Nui, IOTA SA-001, until December 2.  Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB and digital modes.  This includes being active as a Multi/Single entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest.

QSL via operators’ instructions.

CUBA, CO.  Juna, CO8TW will be QRV in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Single Op/Single Band/Low Power entry on 20 meters.

QSL to home call.

FRANCE, F.  Francois, F8DVD will be QRV with special event call TM21COP from November 29 to December 13 during the 21st session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.  Activity will be on

40 to 10 meters using SSB.  QSL via operator’s instructions.

GUINEA-BISSAU, J5.  Livio, IZ3BUR is QRV as J52HF from the Cumura Hospital until December 10.  Activity is in his spare time mainly on 20, 15, 10 and 6 meters using SSB and PSK31.  QSL via I3LDP.

OGASAWARA, JD1.  Take, JA1UII is QRV as JD1BON from Chichi-Jima Island, IOTA AS-031, until December 5.  Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.  This includes being active in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest.  QSL to home call.

MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0.  A group of operators will be QRV as AH0K from Tinian Island, IOTA OC-086, in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest.  QSL via OH6GDX.

ARUBA, P4.  John, W2GD is QRV as P40W from Santa Cruz until December 1.  Activity is on the HF bands using CW and SSB.  This includes being active in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry.  QSL direct to N2MM.  In addition, look for Tom, K1KI, Stephen, K6AW, Robert, N5KO and John, W6LD to be QRV in the contest as P40L.  QSL via WA3FRP.

PALAU, T8.  Kiichi, JF1LUT will be QRV as T88IK from the VIP Guest Hotel on Koror Island, IOTA OC-009, from November 30 to December 6.

Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using SSB.  QSL to home call.

KALININGRAD, UA2.  Members of the UA2 Contest Club will be QRV as UA2F in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest.  QSL via operator’s instructions.

ANTIGUA, V2.  Bud, AA3B is QRV as V26K until November 30.  Activity is on the HF bands using CW.  This includes being active in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry.

QSL to home call.

MICRONESIA, V6.  Sho, JA7HMZ  plans to be QRV as V63DX from Pohnpei Island, IOTA OC-010, from November 27 to December 5.  Activity will be on the HF bands with a focus on 160 meters.  This includes being active as V6A in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest.  QSL direct to home call.

INDIA, VU.  Pai, VU2PAI will be QRV in the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest as a Single Op/All Band/High Power entry.  QSL direct to home call.

INDONESIA, YB.  Dennis, K7BV will be QRV with members of the YE2A Team during the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Multi Single/High Power entry.  QSL via operators’ instructions.

EL SALVADOR, YS.  Members of the Club de Radioficionados del El Salvador are QRV as YS90IARU until December 31 in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the IARU.  Activity is on all HF bands.  QSL via W3HNK.

ALBANIA, ZA.  Operators Barichek, YU7CM, Keki, YT7DQ and Tibor, YT5Z are QRV as ZA/home calls on 160, 40, and 10 meters, respectively, until December 1.  This includes being active in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as Single Band entries.  QSL ZA/YT5Z via YU1FW and all others to home calls.

OPERATIONS APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT.  The following operations are approved for DXCC Credit:  Togo, 5V7BJ and 5V7MP, 2014 operations; Bhutan, A52CVX, 2015 operation; Ogasawara, JD1BOX, 2014 operation; Benin, TY4AB, 2015 operation; Benin, TY2AC, operation running from

2015 to 2018; and Marshall Islands, V73D, 2015 operation.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The ARRL EME Contest, CQ World Wide DX CW Contest and NCCC Sprint are all on tap for this weekend.  Please see November 2015 QST, page 91 and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for details.

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