Welcome to the Lothians Radio Society
12 Oct 2022 - Brian Flynn GM8BJF - "Remote Radio"
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
Brian described the equipment he designed and built to provide remote operation on 2m (and HF) from a poor location (Peebles!), with demo QSOs with GM8PKL & GM4COK/DU1.
Hardware in rack case.
Click for full report with slides.
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28 Sept 2022 - LRS Visit to MoC for 2022 Exhibition
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
LRS members enjoyed the MoC exhibition "100 Years of Broadcasting in the UK".
Early Baird mechanical TV receiver.
Click for Full Report with photos.
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14 Sept 2022: Pres Address - Colin Wright GM4HWO - "Sparks at Sea"
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
Colin's talk was about his journey into Amateur Radio, his time at Leith Nautical College, his time at sea, including the two trips that he made in the role of the traditional radio officer, and the move to Electro Technical Officer (ETO) / Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) ~1995. Click report with slides.
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4 Sept 2022 - Brian GM4DIJ in RSGB 2m Trophy from Sandhead, D&G.
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
In the absence of an LRS GM3HAM/P entry in the 2m Trophy due to very adverse Wx forecasts, Brian GM4DIJ braved the weather with thunder & lightning and put in a single-op entry with 93 QSOs in the 6-hour Open Section on the Sunday from Sandhead.
Result: Brian came 3rd out of 17 in the 6-hour Open Section - Congratulations!
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12 Aug 2022 - Cockenzie & Port Seton Mini-Rally
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
Good turnout of LRS members & friends. Also: Colin GM4HWO & Alan GM3PSP.
Pete GM4BYF's table.
Colin GM4HWO won the raffle!
Click for full report with many photos.
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16 July 2022 - Brian GM4DIJ in RSGB 4m Trophy from Ardwell, D&G.
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
Brian operated GM4DIJ/P from Ardwell near Stranraer. 34 QSOs, best DX G0VHF/P at 527km. Click for full report.
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1-3 July 2022 GM3HAM/P - RSGB VHF-NFD - Gatehouse
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
Ian GM3SEK & John 2M0JTU operating 2m.
GM3HAM/P was operated in RSGB VHF NFD from our usual site in the hills behind Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries & Galloway. Operators included Pete GM4BYF, Brian GM4DIJ, Peter GM4DTH, Mike GM4IGS, Norrie GM1CNH (& son Andrew), Danny GM6CMQ & John 2M0JTU. We were joined by several welcome members of the Wigtownshire ARC including Ian GM3SEK. Click for full report.
1. Restricted Sec. - 2nd place - cert.
2. 50MHz - Band Leader - cert.
3. 70MHz - Band Leader - cert.
4. 144MHz - Runner-up - cert.
5. 432MHz - 3rd place overall. ===========================================
15 June 2022 LRS BBQ 2022 at "Bates Motel".
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
There was an excellent turnout of 18 and good weather for the LRS BBQ on 15 June at "Bates Motel" (QTH GM4BYF & GM6KAY).
Brian GM8BJF,Colin GM4HWO,Mike GM8KCS
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