[South Florida DX Association] ROYAL AIR FORCE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY

[Bill]

 From Tony N2MFT


ROYAL AIR FORCE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
             DEFENCE COLLEGE AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING COSFORD
                      WOLVERHAMPTON WV7 3EX ENGLAND

                       VOICE ON THE AIR G8FC/G8RAF
      WEB SITE  www.rafars.org <http://www.rafars.org> and 
http://groups.yahoo.com/rafars-list/
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G3RAF RAFARS CLUB CALL SIGN FOR USE BY NET CONTROLLERS

The following have been authorised to use G3RAF

Jim G4PFR 10 Nov to 31 Jan 2010
Ian M0RGI  1 Feb to 30 April 2010.

CQ DX VK/ZL LAND.
Jim G6PAA 1713 will be QRV with VK6/G6PAA
1 Jan to the 13 Jan 2010. Then ZL/G6PAA from 16 Jan to 1st March 2010.

3/4 APRIL AOTA RAFARS EVENT AIRFIELDS/RAF STATIONS ON THE AIR.

GB2RAF RAF Neatishead Norfolk Sat 1000-1600 only            Contact G4PSH
Call?  RAF Benson  to be confirmed later                    Contact G4SOH
GB2VQJ RAF Holmpton or
GB4VQJ RAF Holmpton                                         Contact G4DQP
GB2MC  RAF Weyborne Norfolk                                 Contact G4FAI
Some of the above list may change depending on support and call-sign
authorisations.

details should also appear in more detail on the RAFARS Website 
www.rafars.org <http://www.rafars.org>


GB2RAF AIR DEFENCE RADAR MUSEUM RAF NEATISHEAD RAFARS PERMANENT S.E.S.
GB2RAF should be QRV every 2nd Saturday of the Month 1000-1500hrs local on
SSB or CW on 80m, or 40m if conditions are poor.
Equipment used Kenwood TS570D 100w output to an inverted V trap dipole.
For contact or Schedule see Terry G4PSH under RAFARS NEWS DESK below.
QSL via RSGB, Services, direct to G4PSH SAE or Eqsl Web.
The Museums Web site is www.radarmuseum.co.uk 
<http://www.radarmuseum.co.uk> or telephone 01692 631485.

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION/SHUTTLES.
7 Feb  Endeavour STS130 to ISS with two gyroscopes and tank assemblies
18 Mar Discovery STS131 to ISS with multi purpose science racks
14 May Atlantis  STS132 to ISS with Mini Research Module for Zarya
29 Jul Endeavour STS133 to ISS with ELC4 MLPM spares
16 Sep Discovery STS134 to ISS with Alpha Magnetic spectrometer.
All Shuttle Flights are subject to delays.
To see it all happening with all the latest news, go to
www.rafars.org <http://www.rafars.org> to Link NASA TV NEWS or just type 
www.nasa.gov <http://www.nasa.gov>

NEW MEMBERS ROYAL AIR FORCE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY.
For Membership details contact: The General Secretary G7JPN, HQ RAFARS,
DCAE Cosford, Wolverhampton, WV7 3EX. Tel: 01902 372722 (Answer phone only)
The HQ office will be checked weekly for mail and messages.
You may also e-mail <rafars.gen.sec at googlemail.com 
<mailto:rafars.gen.sec at googlemail.com>>
Check eligibility for membership by logging onto:
http://www.rafars.org/html/are_you_eligible_to_join_rafar.HTM
then print the application form (PDF file format) on an A4 sheet, fill it
in, enclose the appropriate fee and then post it to the Secretary for
approval and processing.

RAFARS NEWS DESK.
Send your RAFARS EVENTS at LEAST one month in advance or a News Flash to
Terry G4PSH 306 e-mail address
Packet at G4PSH at GB7VLS.#35.GBR.EU <http://35.GBR.EU>, Tel 01692 582064.
or by letter QTHr International Call Books or see www.qrz.com 
<http://www.qrz.com>.
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