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The Lothians Spring Junk Sale was held on Wednesday, April 13th at St Fillans Church Hall.  

L-R: Norrie GM1CNH auctions as Colin GM4HWO, Jack GM1CQC and Andy GM7HUD watch.

 

Many visitors from other clubs joined LRS members to pick up bargains, including a strong contingent from the Livingston club. A selection of photographs can be viewed in Meeting Reports. 

 

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At the LRS meeting on 23rd March 2010 Dave Burke GM6SZJ talked about "Operating VP8AQA from Faraday Base, Antarctica" and showed many slides of his three years there. Dave was electrician / boatman at Faraday Base from 1981 till 1984 with the British Antarctic Survey. He also doubled up as relief radio operator (presumably when not working the DX on the ham bands)! A full report with photographs is posted in Meeting Reports.

 

 

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Ray James GM4CXM from Bearsden presented a very interesting and comprehensive talk,  "A Beginner's Guide to DXing & Contesting on 23cm & 70cm" on 9th March.  

 

Ray's talk provided an overview of radio equipment, feeders, antennas and the use of modern web-based attributes in order to maximize your results. Propagation modes including aircraft reflection, meteor scatter and moonbounce were covered as well as operating hints and tips.

A full report with photographs and many useful web links is available in Meeting Reports.

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At the LRS meeting on 23rd February we welcomed back Dr Roger Hill MBE who talked about "Circuit & System Technologies". Roger has also made a number of very interesting presentations on cutting-edge technologies in previous years.

 

 

Dr Roger Hill, MBE

A full report with photographs is posted in Meeting Reports.

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At the LRS meeting  on Wednesday 9th February we were privileged to have a presentation from RSGB Past-President Angus Annan MM1CCR on the new RSGB National Amateur Radio Centre which is currently under construction and fitting-out at Bletchley Park and scheduled to open on 18 April 2011. A full report is posted in the Meeting Reports section. 

Angus Annan MM1CCR, Past-President, RSGB

 

The RSGB National Amateur Radio Centre under development at Bletchley Park, Bucks.

(Photo courtesy of the RSGB).

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Geoff Crowley MM5AHO talked about "The International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend 2010" at the LRS meeting on Wednesday 26th January. Also present was Alistair MacLeod MM0HAI, one of his two crew members.  Geoff's presentation included many photographs of their radio cruise in the Western Isles of Scotland and was much enjoyed by all who attended. A report with 16 photographs is posted in Meeting Reports.

 

'Contender' off the Lismore Light. 

 

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The VHF NFD Report in the December 2010 issue of RSGB RadCom carries the photograph below (from the LRS website) of Brian GM8BJF operating on 70cm. In addition, there is the announcement that GM3HAM/P won the Restricted Section on the 50 MHz band and at 5th place was the highest-placed Scottish group overall in the Restricted Section, retaining the Cockenzie Quaich for a third year.

"Lothians RS GM3HAM/P: Brian GM8BJF still working them on 70cm" - RadCom.

 

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The LRS information leaflet can now be downloaded here for printing and giving to your radio friends. Copies can also be obtained from the secretary at club meetings.

 

  1. 6th October - GB3EDN 23cm Beacon by GM8BJF
  2. 2m Trophy 2010 at Gatehouse of Fleet - 4/5 September 2010
  3. New LRS Archive Section on Website
  4. President's Address - 8th September 2010