Lothians Radio Society

22 Oct 2022 - GMRT-2022 - Scottish Microwave Round Table

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

GMRT-2022 was held on 22nd October at the Museum of Communication in Burntisland.

A preliminary report with photos by John GM8OTI, is now up on the LRS site (click).

Also click for GMRT website official report.

Mark GM4ISM won the Constructors Trophy.

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19 Oct 2022 - LRS Autumn Surplus Equipment Sale

Details: Written by Alan GM3PSP

Colin GM4HWO opened the sale.

Lots of goodies - and cheap!

Click for full report with many photos.

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12 Oct 2022 - Brian Flynn GM8BJF - "Remote Radio"

Details: 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

Details: 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"

Details: 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.

Details: 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.