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Iain Maconochie GM3GIG - Silent Key - 19 July 2015

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

Iain Maconochie GM3GIG died on 19th July 2015 at the age of 94. He was an active member of the Lothians Radio Society in the 1950s and 60s. He was a keen constructor, believing that operators should enjoy and practise the technical side of the hobby rather than just being "black box" operators. During WWII he was a Radio Officer on Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels and survived being torpedoed. His funeral at Oakvale Funeral Home and subsequent interment at Morningside Cemetery on 29th July were attended by Alan GM3PSP for the LRS. Tom Simpson GM3BCD and Sir Edward Appleton are buried nearby.

NFD 1955 at Loanhead. GM3GIG is in the back row, extreme right.

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4-5 July 2015 - VHF NFD - GM3HAM/P at Gatehouse

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

The Lothians Radio Society Contest Group operated GM3HAM/P in VHF NFD 2015 from our usual site near Gatehouse of Fleet. Conditions were nothing special, although 6m was well up on last year's poor score. The wx was "challenging" at times, especially the Friday night, but the event was enjoyed by all. We adjourned to the Masonic Arms in Gatehouse for dinner and lemonade on the Friday evening and had our own BBQ on-site on Saturday evening for the 2nd year running. 

Scores: 50 & 70 unchecked;

144 & 432 checked & submitted

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Full report with photos.

2 July 2015 - Bienvenu en Edimbourg, Cedric F5PSR

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

Cedric F5PSR from the south of France contacted the secretary prior to coming to Edinburgh for an English language brush-up course in connection with his job as an air traffic controller at his local airport. On arrival in Edinburgh contact was made with Alan GM3PSP on 2m FM and a meeting was arranged at the Waiting Room at Morningside where Cedric was introduced to Scottish beer (Tennants)! 

After lunch we walked to the nearby Morningside cemetery and paid tribute to Sir Edward Appleton, the discoverer of the ionosphere, who died in Edinburgh 50 years ago. (see article below).

Cedric's visit to Edinburgh was only one week but he hopes to return here with his family before long. A bientot!

Summer Pub Nights - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays in July & August

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

During July and August the LRS held informal Pub Nights on the usual meeting nights (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) at "wee Bennet's" bar, 1, Maxwell St / corner of Morningside Rd on 8, 22 July & 12, 26 August.

Pub Night 4 on 26th August

Alan GM3PSP, Pete GM4BYF, Peter GM4DTH, Tommy GM4DCL, Briain GM8PKL, Vic JA5VQ/MM0JVQ. 

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15 June 2015 - Congratulations to Stuart Wright MM3TZP/LLB.

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

Colin GM4HWO & Stuart MM3TZP, LLB.

Congratulations to Stuart Wright MM3TZP who has graduated Bachelor of Laws with 2.1 Honours from the University of Aberdeen. Stuart is the son of LRS member Colin Wright GM4HWO, and has operated with GM3HAM/P in VHF NFD a number of times.

7 June 2015 - Livingston Rally

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

Microwavers Brian GM8BJF (LRS) & Alan GM0USI (Glasgow)

There was a good turnout for the Central Scotland Mini Radio Convention in Livingston on Sunday 7th June 2015. Several LRS members attended and picked up bargains. Prof Tom Stevenson was among the lecturers, talking about the history of microelectronics.   

Full report with photos.

24 June 2015 - LRS Summer Barbecue

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

Pete GM4BYF, Brian GM8BJF, Robin GM4YPL & Chris GM4YLN

The annual summer barbecue of the Lothians Radio Society was held on Wednesday 24th June at the QTH of Pete GM4BYF & Kay GM6KAY at Fairmilehead, with 17 members and friends attending. Pete and Kay put on a great spread including steaks kindly brought by David GM4ZNX. 

Peter "the Fox" GM4DTH presented Melvyn GM4HYR with the Lothians D/F trophy for 2015.

Full report

(Photos by GM8OTI, GM4HYR & GM3PSP)

10 June 2015 - LRS Annual General Meeting

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Written by Alan GM3PSP

After the AGM, members adjourned to the new hotel deck to enjoy refreshments in the nice sunny evening.

The Annual General Meeting of the Lothians Radio Society was held on 10th June 2015 at the Braid Hills Hotel. LRS President Andy Sinclair MM0FMF reported (via Skype from Germany) on another very successful year. Treasurer Peter Dick GM4DTH reported that the finances were in good order. The following committee was elected:

President - Andy Sinclair MM0FMF

Secretary - Mike Burgess MM0MLB

Treasurer - Peter Dick GM4DTH

Committee - Alan Masson GM3PSP

                - Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL

                - Brian Flynn GM8BJF

                - John Cooke GM8OTI