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Wed 9th Jan - Video Evening - The Undersea War

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

The first meeting of the Lothians Radio Society in 2013 was the annual Video Evening, presented by Peter Dick GM4DTH on 9th January at the Edinburgh Cine & Video Society in Fettes Row. The event startred with a matinee screening of the German feature film Das Boot (The Boat). The main programme was a compilation of German, American and British films on submarine warfare and radar in WWII. This was followed by two videos shot by Peter at LRS portable contest stations in recent years. On display was a hologram of the underwater wreck of the HMS Royal Oak in Scapa Flow, Orkney, brought by Prof. Tom Stevenson from the Museum of Communication in Burntisland. Click for Full Report.

28 Nov 2012 - Getting Started on Six Metres

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

Brian Howie GM4DIJ

At the  meeting of the Lothians Radio Society on 28th November 2012 Brian Howie GM4DIJ talked on "Getting Started on Six Metres". He covered the history of the availability of the 50MHz band to amateurs, the equipment and aerials necessary to operate it, and the many types of propagation which can occur on "the Magic Band". Full report in development.

12th Dec 2012 - LRS Christmas Curry

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

14th Nov 2012 - President's Address - Amateur Radio Spotting Systems

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

Andy Sinclair MM0FMF

At the LRS meeting on 14th November 201 our new president, Andy Sinclair MM0FMF presented his President's Address - "Amateur Radio Spotting Systems" including applications for SOTA - Summits On The Air. Click for full report.

21 Oct 2012 - LRS at Galashiels Rally

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

The Lothians Radio Society had a promotional table at the Galashiels Rally on 21st October 2012.

Click for full report in Society Activities

20 Oct 2012 - JOTA - Jamboree On The Air

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

John GM8OTI operating GB0BSS at Bonaly Camp while Cubs from the 4th Braid Group look on.

The Lothians Radio Society operated GB0BSS in JOTA-2012 at Bonaly Scout Camp near Colinton on Saturday 20th October. The operators were John GM8OTI and Alan GM3PSP. 25 QSOs were made on 40m, 20m and 2m including 9 overseas countries. The Scouts and Cubs were given the opportunity to speak into the microphone. Full report with photos in Society Activities. 

31st Oct 2012 - APSS Radio & Radar Collection

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

This impressive item was described at the meeting. Photo courtesy of the APSS website. 

At the LRS meeting on 31st October 2012 Bob Thomson described the collection of Radio, Radar and Avionic items looked after by the Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland (APSS). The collection consists of items belonging to the National Museums of Scotland (NMS) as well as items owned by APSS. They are based at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune in East Lothian and are open to the public every Wednesday during museum opening dates. 

Click for full report.  See also the APSS website.

17th Oct 2012 - Surplus Equipment Sale

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

A nice 18-ele 70cm yagi was one of the items sold.

L-R: Pete GM4BYF, Peter GM4DTH, Brian GM8BJF

There was a record attendance of 37, including many visitors from other clubs,  for the LRS autumn Surplus Equipment Sale on Wednesday 17th October at St Fillans Church Hall. A lot of equipment changed hands and the evening was enjoyed by all present. Click for full report with photos.