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* Data and Repeater committees merged
* Chesterfield & District Scouts get lottery grant
* Amateurs in Household Cavalry pageant
* Public funds for Galileo
* GB2BQY success from Bath
* Repeater Management Committee Vacancy
* Rallies and Events
* Special Event News
Data and Repeater committees merged
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A study of the work of the Data Communications Committee and the Repeater
Management Committee has revealed increasingly common ground, especially
where internet gateways and internet linking to repeaters are concerned.
Advances are also being made towards the introduction of digital modes
such as D-Star and APCO25 that amongst other newer technologies can carry
both voice and data streams.
With this in mind it has been agreed that a new committee based on the
Repeater Management Committee structure and to be known as the Emerging
Technology Co-ordination Committee will replace the DCC and RMC with
immediate affect.
The new committee will be chaired by John McCullagh, GI4BWM, with Iain
Philipps, G0RDI as Vice-Chairman. Other committee members will include
current Regional Repeater Managers and Steve Morton, G8SFR, who will
continue to co-ordinate Internet Gateway applications.
Applications for Notices of Variation should continue to be submitted via
the current Data Communications and Repeater Management Committee
websites until further notice.
Chesterfield & District Scouts get lottery grant
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Chesterfield & District Scouts Amateur Radio Club has recently received a
National Lottery Grant from the Awards for All Fund for £9,959.00.
New radio equipment, computers, a portable generator and a mini marquee
will be bought. The grant will be used to build upon the clubs aims and
objectives in developing amateur radio within scouting and guiding in the
Chesterfield and surrounding areas.
The club intend to support scouting members in gaining their amateur
radio licence, through training and development of their skills. They
also want to develop Amateur Radio Direction Finding, ARDF, by purchasing
equipment which will allow the club to demonstrate amateur radio within
the scouting and guiding community in Derbyshire.
The Scout Radio Club usually meets once a month at varying locations in
the Chesterfield area.
Amateurs in Household Cavalry pageant
Two members of the Worcester Radio Amateurs Association took part in the
Household Cavalry pageant on 12 June.
John Griffiths, M3XER and Jem Carvil, M3JEM, are both owners of military
vehicles once used by the Cavalry. John and his wife Anne are owners of
an Alvis Saracen Armoured Command Post dating from 1956. Jem is the owner
of a very rare Daimler Ferret Scout Car.
The event marked the official opening of the Household Cavalry Museum on
Horse Guards Parade by Her Majesty the Queen. The Pageant brought to life
the Household Cavalry's rich history through re-enactments and ceremonial
displays, from its formation in 1661 to the present day. A commentary was
provided by Michael Portillo. Stephen Fry recorded seven different voices
including that of Samuel Pepys and King George III, and Dame Judi Dench
provided the voice of Queen Victoria.
Public funds for Galileo
EU governments have agreed that the troubled Galileo satellite navigation
network needs to be built with public funds if it is to get off the
ground.
Its 30 satellites will beam radio signals to receivers on the ground,
helping users pinpoint their locations. The contract for the first four
satellites proper in the final constellation was awarded at the end of
2004. Under the new arrangement, the public sector would now order the
remaining 26.
During the course of the next six years, this will require Europe's
ministers to release an extra one billion euros over and above the funds
they were probably going to have to make available under the
public-private partnership (PPP) originally envisaged.
Concerns have been voiced by the amateur community because Galileo uses
frequencies within the 23cm band.
GB2BQY success from Bath
Trowbridge and DARC, G2BQY, for the second time in three years entered
the May RSGB 144MHz contest, operating portable from a former RAF
airfield near Bath.
The event, which was held on 19 to 20 May was planned by David, M0GHZ and
Chris, G0HFX, who supplied this equipment. David has been keen to
encourage greater participation by club members in VHF events, which has
also generated activity in the RSGB Club Championships.
This recent contest activity proved to be a huge success for the club
with 19 members taking part. A handful operated the station while others
provided assistance in station assembly, aerial and tent erection,
logging and catering. The club amassed 305 QSO and some 93 multipliers.
Repeater Management Committee Vacancy
Following the resignation of Bill Mahoney, G3TZM, after 21 years service
to the Repeater Management Committee, a new committee member is sought
for the West Midlands Area.
The Chairman and Members of the RMC would wish to place on record their
sincere thanks to Bill for his long and loyal service to the repeater
community and wish him all the very best for the future.
Duties of committee members include dealing with all repeater issues in
their area, advising on feasibility and vetting of proposals, liaison
with local repeater groups, representing the RMC at rallies and
attendance at RMC meetings.
Those RSGB members interested in applying for this interesting position
should send their CV detailing experience in amateur radio and
particularly in respect of repeaters to John McCullagh, GI4BWM, the RMC
Chairman. John can be contacted by email at gi4bwm@ukrepeater.net or by
post via RSGB HQ. The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 July.
Rallies and Events
On Sunday 17 June the Newbury and District ARS rally and boot sale takes
place from 9.30 at the Newbury Showground, near M4 Junction 13. Email
carboot@nadars.org.uk for more information.
On Sunday 17 June the East Suffolk Wireless Revival takes place from 9.30
at Suffolk Showground, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich. More details from John,
G3XDY, on 01473 717830 or Steve, M1ACB, on 07720 412648.
On Sunday 17 June Bangor and District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
40th Anniversary Radio and Computer Rally at Crawfordsburn Country Club,
Crawfordsburn Village. Doors open at 11:30. For more details, contact
Mike, GI4XSF, on 028 4277 2 383.
From Friday 22 to Sunday 24 June the Hamtronic rally takes place in
Friedrichshafen, Germany.
On Sunday 24 June the West of England Radio Rally takes place at from
10am at the 'Cheese & Grain', Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset. Details
from Shaun, G8VPG on 01225 873 098, or email
rallymanager@westrally.org.uk.
More details of these and future events can be found on the Rallies and
Events page.
Special Event News
Nine Alpha Zero Seven Papa, 9A07P, special event station will be active
on all bands and modes until 31 December to celebrate the city of
Djurdjevac. Full story on a special QSL card. All QSOs will be confirmed
automatically via the bureau.
GB1EPC will be active until 28 June to celebrate the European PSK Club
1st birthday. EPC number is 2000. The station will be setup at Bridge
Street in Glasgow. Anyone is welcome to operate at the station, PSK modes
only of course. QSL cards via MM0DFV.
A veterans weekend using call sign GB2VET will be held on 3 to 5 August
at the East Park Holderness Road Hull East Yorkshire. All veterans from
the Navy, Army and Air force along with members of the public are invited
to the event. The show will include outdoor displays by all the three
services, military equipment and a veteran Spitfire from WW2 will be on
display. Working on VHF and HF depending on the conditions at the time.
Any person willing to help with this event, or for more information
contact G0SWO RAFARS 2912, or telephone 01482 351907.
The Bolsover Amateur Radio Society will be operating as GB2PF on Saturday
11 and Sunday 12 August to commemorate the birthday of local man Peter
Fidler, who was a famous surveyor in Canada in the 1790s. The club
intends to operate as many bands as possible, HF, VHF and UHF, from the
new club shack located at the Coalite Sports and Social Club, Moor Lane,
Bolsover.
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