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27 Sept 2017 - From Holyrood to Hollywood, a Technical Career in Motion Pictures with Kodak - Alan Masson GM3PSP
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Alan Masson GM3PSP gave an autobiographical talk about his career in the Motion Picture Division at Kodak in the UK and the USA at the meeting of the LRS on 27th September 2017 at the Museum of Communication in Burntisland. As well as his chemistry training, which was vital in film processing issues, his radio hobby was useful in projects with film sound tracks. Full Report.
Alan meets R2D2
13 Sept 2017 - LRS Presidential Address 'Frequency Standards' by Brian Flynn GM8BJF
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Brian Flynn GM8BJF gave his Presidential Address on the subject of 'Frequency (and Time) Standards' at the first meeting of the new club year on Wednesday 13th September 2017 at the Braid Hills Hotel. Click for Full Report.
2-3 Sept 2017 - RSGB 2m Trophy Contest at Gatehouse of Fleet
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The GM3HAM/P contest group of the LRS took part in the RSGB 2m Trophy Contest from our usual site in the hills near Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries & Galloway. The main innovation was the use of a 2 x 17-element M2 beam providing high gain with good beamwidth. Rig: FT-736R + valve linear 400W. Entry:
Valid QSOs: 239
Claimed points: 85552
Best DX: OZ1BEF at 851km.
Countries: G, GM, GI, GW, GU, F, ON, PA, DL & OZ
After a nice Saturday, the Sunday Wx was dreadful with 3in deep water in the Scout tent.
Friday night dinner etc in the Masonic Arms - Pete GM4BYF, Alan GM3PSP, Peter GM4DTH, Danny GM6CMQ, Mike GM4IGS and Norrie GM1CNH. On Saturday morning we were joined by Andy MM0FMF and on Sunday morning by Brian GM8BJF. REPORT.
Wed 23 Aug - LRS Pub Night 4
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There were nine LRS members at PN4 on 23rd August including Alan GM3PSP who took this photo.
During the summer break in July and August we held our Summer Pub Nights at 'Wee' Bennet's Bar on the corner of Maxwell St at Morningside Station at 8:00pm on normal club nights - Wednesdays 12th & 26th July and 9th & 23rd August. More PN Photos.
PN1 on 12th July was the best attended.
PN2 on 26th July.
11 Aug 2017 - Pete GM4BYF at Cockenzie Mini Rally
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LRS Member Pete GM4BYF had a well-stocked table of ju.. surplus equipment for sale. (Hold the front page)!
General view of the Mini-Rally
4 Aug 2017 - RSGB VHF NFD - GM3HAM/P Wins 6m & 4m - Leading GM Restricted Section
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The GM3HAM/P Contest Group of the Lothians Radio Society had another excellent result in RSGB VHF NFD in 2017. Operating in the Restricted Section we were:
Leading Scottish station (Cockenzie Quaich)
1st Place on 50MHz (Certificate)
1st Place on 70MHz (Certificate)
4th Place on 144MHz
3rd Place on 1.2GHz
Congratulations to all the operators.
Click for full table of results.
1-2 July 2017 - GM3HAM/P - VHF NFD - Gatehouse of Fleet
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VHF NFD 2017 at Gatehouse of Fleet was another success for the LRS with good wx most of the time and good scores on 50MHz, 70MHz, 144MHz and 1296MHz in the Restricted section. We were joined by Mike GM4IGS from Troon and Terry GM3WUX from Glasgow as operators on 6m & 4m. On the Friday after setting up our tents we spent the evening in the Masonic Arms in Gatehouse. On Saturday Colin GM4HWO provided his usual outstanding bacon rolls breakfast and a very enjoyable barbecue in the evening.
Checked and submitted scores:
Band QSOs Points Best-DX Loc km
6m 95 33451 CT1BOH IM58js 1834
4m 72 26404 SP9HWY JO90nh 1642
2m 159 53796 F6KCP/P JN18ou 839
23cm 22 7598 G5LK/P IO01qd 556
More photos by GM4DTH & GM3PSP in Full Report .
Peter GM4DTH, Norrie GM1CNH & Danny GM6CMQ.
GM3WUX 4 metre Quad Demo
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We have just learned of two YouTube videos of our good friend Terry GM3WUX demonstrating his 6-element 4 metre quad antenna at a meeting of the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society. Click for:
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