Welcome, to the February 2016 edition of the Stockport Radio Society (SRS) Newsletter Written and compiled by SRS members, ‘QUA’ (Have you news of… ?) is your source of news, views and informed opinion on all matters relating to - and about - your hobby.
Diary Dates 2016 Tues 2 Feb - Society Night Sat/Sun 6-7 Feb Intermediate Course Part 1 / 9am to 5pm Thurs 11 Feb - On air from Members QTH Mon 15 Feb Intermediate Course Part 2 / 6.30 to 10.30 Tues 16 Feb - Radio Night Mon 22 Feb Intermediate Course Part 3 / 6.30 to 10.30 Tues 23 Feb - Skills Night
Tues 29 Feb Intermediate Course Part 4 / 6.30 to 10.30 Tues 1 March - Society Night Mon 7 March Intermediate Course Part 5 / 6.30 to 10.30
The Flying Scotsman at Rawtenstall Station with Bury Radio Society transmitting using the callsign GB0ELR Special Callsign for the Flying Scotsman Golf Bravo Zero East Lancashire Railway
Thurs 10 March - On air from Members QTH Mon 14 March Intermediate Course – Exam / 6.30 to 10.30 Tues 15 March - Narsa Prep with SRS Blackpool Team
Website : www.g8srs.co.uk
Tues 22 March – Skills Night
Tel : 07506 904422
Sat/Sun 26-27 March – CQ WW WPX SSB 48hr contest
Email : srswebsite@g8srs.co.uk
Review of Events SRS Links:
AGM 2015 - Re-elected Committee
RSGB - www.rsgb.org
Below is your SRS Committee for 2016 President
Alan Gurnhill
G0ROW
Chairman
Tony Smithies
M0SAV
Vice-Chairman
Steve Holgate
G8YTP
Treasurer
Bernard Naylor
G3SHF
Secretary/Media Manager
Heather Stanley
M6HNS
Programme Co-Ordinator
Tom Spence
M0DCG
Assistant Co-Ordinator
Evan Duffield
M0TJU
Membership Liaison
Nigel Stanley
2E0CKA
Narsa / HF Ladder
Pete Ridley
M1PTR
Outings Co-Ordinator
Kieron Murphy
M5KJM
SRS Rally Organiser
Nigel Roscoe
G0RXA
QRZ Card Co-Ordinator
Carsten Steinhoefel
G0SYP
Awards presented at 2015 AGM
RSGB Region 3 www.rsgb-region-3.org.uk UK FM Group Western www.ukfmgw.org.uk Ofcom www.licensing.ofcom.org.uk ARRL - www.arrl.org QRZ.com - www.qrz.com UK Repeaters www.ukrepeater.net Raynet - www.raynet-uk.net Summits on the air www.sota.org.uk
Local Radio Clubs: GB3PZ.com Macclesfield Wireless Society GX4MWS Manchester Wireless Society G5MS
G4LP Best Club Lecture by a Member/Group Peak Contest Group
Mid Cheshire ARS, G3ZTT
G3YFE Memorial Trophy for Best CW Operator Kieron M5KJM / Evan M0TJU . Tom M0DCG
G2ARX Construction Trophy - Nigel 2E0CKA
North Cheshire RC, G0BAA
Northern Amateur Radio Societies Association (NARSA) Oldham Radio Club RSGB Region 3 Website Radio Millennium Lodge M0RML
Recognition of Achievement Construction - Phil M0HNJ
G3SHW Operation Achievement - PCG for NFD/p
G4APA Contributions to the Society (Training) Pete M0PTB
Rochdale & DARS (R.A.D.A.R.S), G0ROC South Cheshire ARS, G6TW South Lancashire ARC M0SLR South Manchester Radio & Computing Club The Simpson Amateur Radio Society, M0SRA
Recognition of Achievement Construction - Phil M6YXA
Warrington Radio Club
Harry Arnfield Trophy Outstanding Contributions to the Society - Nigel G0RXA
G3VOU Jim Barlow Trophy (HF Ladder) Carsten G0SYP
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West Manchester RC, G4MWC
Review of Events
Limerick Sudden 40m Receiver Kit Review by Bob M6TMA I purchased this kit at the NARSA Blackpool Rally from the G-QRP club, I was attracted to this kit because it has an unusual printed circuit board without any holes. The G-QRP club call it “Limerick Construction”. It is a surface mounted board in that the components are mounted on the surface of the board, although the components used are through hole parts.
I followed the instructions from the manual which was very good. I had no problems and I found it very easy to identify the components. All components positions are clearly marked. The case is made from a number of boards soldered together to make a neat case.
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Phonetic Alphabet I had a great time putting this kit together the quality is excellent and it worked first time. With a short length of wire I received morse code the first time I switch it on.
A / Alpha
N / November
I would have no problem in recommending this kit, Cost to members of the G-QRP Club £38.00 non members £44.00 postage and packing £3.50
B / Bravo
O / Ocar
C / Charlie
P / Papa
D / Delta
Q / Quebec
E / Echo
R / Romeo
F / Foxtrot
S / Sierra
G / Golf
T / Tango
H / Hotel
U / Uniform
I / Indigo
V / Victor
J / Juliet
W / Whiskey
K / Kilo
X / X-ray
L / Lima
Y / Yankee
M / Mike
Z / Zulu
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Members Profile Peter Ridley M1PTR
Membership
I first became interested in Amateur Radio back in 1965 when I built a two valve SW regen receiver. I started collecting QSL cards as an SWL and later bought a National HRO which extended the range of my listening. I still have the HRO though its not used as much. In 1975 I passed the RAE (Radio Amateur's Examination) but regrettably never followed it up with the morse test mainly because my interest moved to other hobbies. I always took a SW RX with me when travelling but it wasn't until 2001 when morse was no longer a licence pre-requisite I applied for a full licence. I have been operation since and now know I should have done this earlier! These days I'm an active member of the Stockport Radio Society and the Peak Contest Group (formerly G50). My base station rig is an ICOM 746, for car use I have a ICOM 706 with a Yaesu FT817 for backpack op.
You can become a member of Stockport Radio Society by completing a membership form and, either emailing it to treasurer@g8srs.co.uk or hand the form to the Treasurer at any Society Meeting.
Payable Annually Dec 1st Senior
£12.00
Family
£12.00
Country
£ 7.00
Pensioner
£ 7.00
Junior
£ 1.00
Meeting Admission
MA5B antenna in the QSL card photograph is now mounted on a homebrew telescopic mast above the house and is used for 20m upwards.
£ 2.00 per meeting. An
annual subscription can be paid - details on request.
For the lower HF bands I use a G5RV and/or half wave dipoles. I have been active from my car using 50W from an ICOM 706
Subs Reminder
Mk11G into a 20m Helical Whip. The location I prefer is 450m a.s.l about 10miles from my QTH and far away from EMI. The pictures right were taken in the month of February. Once or twice a year normally June and August I am fortunate to operate from a friends house near St. Maxime, South France. I have a 10m fishing pole stored there which I use as a vertical antenna for 10,20 & 40m with my ICOM 706Mk11G that I take with me. If you hear me please give me a call. The picture to the right is me operating with the Peak Contest Group at Whitegates Farm.
Just a quick note to remind you that your subs for 2016 were due for renewal on 1 December, 2015 . If you have paid - thank you for your support of Stockport Radio Society. If you have not paid yet, payment must be received by February 29, 2016, for your membership to continue.
Can you please let Nigel 2E0CKA or Bernard G3SHF know that you have paid your subs.. If you would like to pay directly through the bank, please let me know and I will send you the Bank information.
Contact details Nigel m6bbl@btinternet.com
Come down an have a go!!
Bernard treasuer@g8srs.co.uk or call the bat phone 07506 904422
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Courses Foundation
Repeaters
Our next course is taking place in June 2016. Dates as follows.
Saturday & Sunday 11&12 June –9am to 5pm
Sunday 19 June Revision & Exam - 9am to 4pm
If you, a friend, or colleague is interested in taking the foundation course, please email courses@g8srs.co.uk or call the bat phone on 07506 904422 for further information
www.ukfmgw.co.uk
GB3MN
145.650 Mhz FM Analogue Digital Fusion Stockport
GB3SM
433.3250 Mhz FM Analogue Stoke on Trent
Intermediate The next Intermediate course takes place in 2016. The dates are as follows
Saturday & Sunday 6&7 February 9am to 5pm
Monday 15 February 7pm to 10pm
Monday 22 February 7pm to 10pm
Monday 29 February 7pm to 10pm
Monday 7 March 7pm to 10pm
Monday 14 March 6.30pm Examination from 7pm
GB3ST
433.2250 Mhz FM Analogue Stoke on Trent
GB3SE
1297.0750 Mhz FM Analogue Stoke on Trent
Please email courses@g8srs.co.uk if you are interested in taking the next course.
GB3SX
50.790 Mhz FM Analogue Stoke on Trent
GB3MP
Advanced The next advanced course is in the process of being scheduled for late 2016.
145.7500 Mhz FM Analogue Denbigh
GB3MR
433.3500 Mhz FM Analogue Stockport
GB3PZ
430.9000 Mhz FM Analogue Dukinfield
GB7WC
439.4875 Mhz Digital Warrington
GB3WP
430.9375 Mhz FM Analogue Hyde
GB7MA
145.600 Mhz Digital Bury
GB7DV
439.6125 Mhz Digital St Helens
Dates will be confirmed shortly. If you are interested in taking the next course,
GB3VT
please email courses@g8srs.co.uk for more information.
145.7250 Mhz FM Analogue Stoke on Trent
Course Fees
GB3LI
Foundation
433.2500 Mhz FM Analogue Liverpool
£45.00 - Based on a minimum of 6 students Intermediate £90.00 - Based on a minimum of 4 students
GB3LL
Other costs : Kit from Kanga : £26.00 inc P&P / Text Book RSGB : £6.99 plus P&P
Advanced
434.000 Mhz FM Analogue Llandudno
GB3CR
433.1500 Mhz FM Analogue Marches
GB3MF
433.0500 Mhz FM Analogue Macclesfield
GB3MA
433.0250 Mhz FM Analogue Bury
Not Operational - GB3MF/GB7MA
£95.00 - Based on a minimum of 4 students A deposit of £20.00 secures your place on a course Prices correct at publication but maybe subject to change
Email courses@g8srs.co.uk to book or request further information.
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All information provided above is sourced from www.ukfmgw.co.uk If you use a repeater on a regular basis please support them by subscribing to them. Individual £12.50 Family £20.00 per year Information correct as at July 2015
Have you Renewed Your Licence? IS YOUR LICENCE 5 YEARS OLD? HAVE YOU RENEWED IT? Follow these instructions and you can re-validate your licence(s) online http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/radiocommunication-licences/amateur-radio/ Go down the list and find : Amend, Validate or apply for an amateur radio licence online
Frequencies LF (Low Frequency) 2000m : 135.7 - 137.8Khz
Click on that link. Once opened go to : continue to the Ofcom Online Licensing Service
MF (Medium
A new screen then comes up and asks for your username/email address and password.
630m : 472 - 479Khz
Frequency)
Put these in and once accepted, a screen will appear with your licences on – on the right hand side in the actions column, click validate, and you will see your validation date change. Do this for each licence you hold.
160m : 1.81 - 2.0Mhz
You can also amend your licence details here ie change address etc, print out your licence and/or surrender you licence.
HF (High Frequency)
New Members On behalf of the Committee, I would like to welcome Steven and Frank
60m : Consists of 11 spot frequencies check band plan
who are both SWL’s, Robert Smith G4GDG and also welcome back to
40m : 7.0 - 7.2Mhz
SRS Andy M1LOL. We look forward to seeing you at our meetings, and
hearing you on air on our club nets.
80m : 3.5 - 3.8Mhz
30m : 10.1 - 10.15Mhz 20m : 14 - 14.35Mhz 17m : 18.068 - 18.168Mhz
Advanced Course -
15m : 21 - 21.45Mhz
We could like to congratulate Marie M0MLK and John M0JFM for passing their advanced course with merit.
12m : 24.89 - 24.99Mhz
Well Done
Note for operating on 60m
10m : 28 - 29.7Mhz
Only available to advanced licence holders
Club Log (HF Ladder)
VHF (Very High
If you wish to join Club Log and also get entry into the HF Ladder with the end reward of entry in the HF Ladder competition at the end of the year, and you chance to win a trophy for the year, follow the information below. If you wish to join SRS DXCC league in Clublog, please follow these instructions: Register your details with Clublog at www.clublog.org
6m : 50 - 52Mhz
Click ‘settings’ and then go to the ‘clubs’ tab
UHF
Select SRS - Stockport Radio Society and click ‘join club’
70cms : 430.0 - 440Mhz
Your membership of SRS will show as pending until approved by the Administrator
23cms : 1240.0 - 325Mhz
The SRS DXCC League can be viewed from this link http://www.clublog.org/league.php?club=99
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Frequency)
4m : 70 - 70.5Mhz 2m : 144.0 - 146.0Mhz
(Ultra High Frequency)
Final HF Ladder 2015 with Evan M0TJU CW Rank
Callsign
G0SYP M6MPC VK2BJ M0TJU G3SHF M5KJM G3GMM M0DCG GM4UYZ G3ZOD
Carsten S. Mike C. Barry S. Evan D. Bernard N. Kieron M. Eric M. Tom S. Bob G. Graham S.
160m
80m
60m
40m 30m 20m 17m 15m 12m
10m
6m
Slots
0 0 0
63 30 23
0 0 0
79 59 47
14 23 43
61 67 46
42 31 35
69 32 28
25 10 21
54 38 20
32 0 1
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0 0 0
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22 25 0
52 38 44
21 23 12
47 30 32
12 7 21
23 6 13
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14 10
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0 0 24
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0 0 0
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0 0 131
31 9 381
0 1 167
5 0 268
0 0 96
0 0 166
0 14 69
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10m
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Slots
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4 1
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4 0 0
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52 39 33
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0 0 35
0 0 5
0 1 87
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7 0 189
0 0 58
0 0 154
0 0 39
0 0 92
0 1 28
7 2 687
Digimodes Rank
Callsign 1 G0SYP 2 M0TJU 3 M1REK 4 M1PTR 5 GM4UYZ 6 M6MPC
Carsten S. Evan D. Ray K. Pete R. Bob G. Mike C.
40m 30m 20m 17m 15m 12m
SSB Rank
Callsign 2 G0ROW 1 M5KJM
4 M1PTR 3 G0RXA 6 M0TJU 5 GM4UYZ 9 M0DCG 7 M0SAV 8 M1REK 10 G0SYP
VK2BJ 11 2E0CKA 12 M6HNS 13 M6MPC
Alan G. Kieron M. Pete R. Nigel R. Evan D. Bob G. Tom S. Tony S. Ray K. Carsten S. Barry S. Nigel S. Heather S. Mike C.
40m 30m 20m 17m 15m 12m
The summary of the 2015 HF ladder in separate
A big thank you to Evan M0TJU for his continuing help and support with the HF Ladder and various reports for QUA 7
Other Information / Contacts Cheque presentation to Kay from Walthew House by Tony M0SAV along with a gift to share with the staff (guarded carefully by Alan G0ROW), and a letter of thanks from Walthew
Contact Details Stockport Radio Society Walthew House 112 Shaw Heath Stockport SK2 6QS 07506 904422
SRS Emails General Info@g8srs.co.uk
JODRELL BANK
Secretary secretary@g8srs.co.uk Treasurer treasurer@g8srs.co.uk Website / QUA srswebsite@g8srs.co.uk Training Courses courses@g8srs.co.uk Skills Nights/Clothing info@g8srs.co.uk
SRS Trip to Jodrell Bank— April 23, 2016
Contesting peakcontestgroup@g8srs.co.uk
We are planning a trip to Jodrell Bank in Cheshire on April 23 for members wishing to come along - We are putting on a coach that will seat 24 people to take you there and back in comfort. Once there we will be giving a 30 minute talk about the history of Jodrell Bank. Lunch is not included, but you can take your own lunch or eat at the café there. Cost of the trip is £10.00 - Please see Kieron at the society meetings or Tony in Kierons absence if you wish to book your place - Final date for payment is Easter Monday 28 March CHECK OUT OUR DEDICATED CHANNEL STOCKPORT RADIO SOCIETY
Date of Next Issue of QUA 1 April 2016 - Articles to be with QUA by 14 March, 2016 If you have news, events, contest information etc that you would like to share with your fellow members, please email : srswebsite@g8srs.co.uk
Websites SRS www.g8srs.co.uk
Peak Contest Group go to www.g8srs.co.uk and click on Peak Contest Group
Social Media @G8SRS @Peak_Contest
StockportradioSociety peakcontestgroup
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