Lothians Radio Society

25 Oct 2017 - Having fun on a shoestring - Tom Wylie GM4FDM

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

Well-known Scottish DXer Tom Wylie GM4FDM from Paisley returned to the Lothians on 25th October 2017 to talk on Having fun on a shoestring. He described how careful advance planning is essential for any DXpedition and how quite simple antennas can be very effective while saving on weight and complexity. Report

Tom GM4FDM with Ronald PA3EWP in Dakar, Senegal in 2010.

Wed 18 Oct 2017 - LRS Autumn Surplus Equipment Sale - St Fillans Church

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

The LRS Autumn Surplus Equipment Sale was held on 18 Oct at St Fillan's Church with a good turnout and almost everything sold. Full Report.

Norrie GM1CNH was a happy raffle winner!

20 September 2017 - Silent Key - George Burt GM3OXX

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

George GM3OXX in his shack near Turriff in 2010. Photo by Alan GM3PSP.

We have heard with great sadness of the Silent Key at the age of 81 on 20th September of George Burt GM3OXX, formerly of Edinburgh, after a long illness. An outstanding constructor and QRP operator, he held the world 3cm record in 1976.

George's funeral was held at Warriston Crematorium on 6th October 2017. Nine Amateurs attended.

George operating GM3OXX/P on 3cm in 1976.

A full Silent Key for GM3OXX is in preparation. Please send any photos etc to Alan GM3PSP.

Click for full Silent Kay.

27 Sept 2017 - From Holyrood to Hollywood, a Technical Career in Motion Pictures with Kodak - Alan Masson GM3PSP

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

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

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

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

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

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

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

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.