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SILENT KEY - Pat Hawker G3VA PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alan GM3PSP   
Friday, 22 February 2013 18:11

Radio amateurs around the world will be saddened to learn of the death of Pat Hawker MBE, G3VA, on 21 February 2013. He was 90 years old. Pat was first licensed in 1936 as 2BUH, becoming G3VA in 1938. He was a Secret Listener during WWII and a Technical Information Officer with the IBA after the war. He was best known in Amateur Radio circles for his RadCom series and books Technical Topics. Amateur radio has lost one of its legends. (Derived from RSGB News).

Last Updated on Friday, 22 February 2013 21:38
 
27 Feb 2013 - VHF Tracking by Stan Frey GM8ZQY PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alan GM3PSP   
Friday, 15 February 2013 15:42

A vehicle-mounted tracking display.

At the meeting of the LRS on 27th Feb 2013 Stan Frey GM8ZQY talked about VHF Tracking. His comprehensive presentation covered tracking technologies and applications to both commercial (vehicle tracking), and non-commercial uses, starting with tracking bats!. Full Report.

Last Updated on Saturday, 09 March 2013 08:53
 
13 Feb 2013 - Wire Antennas for HF by GM3TAL PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alan GM3PSP   
Thursday, 24 January 2013 10:45

Malcolm's Delta Loop wire antenna for 28MHz

At the meeting of the Lothians Radio Society on 13th February 2013 Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL, who is a keen HF DXer and contester, presented some reasons for using wire antennas and described practical examples of antennas he has tried out in a variety of different locations. Constructional hints and tips were offered about how to optimise performance to achieve the desired objective whether this is working DX or local stations. Click for Full Report with Photos.

Last Updated on Monday, 18 February 2013 11:56
 
Wed 23rd Jan - Kite Aerial Photography by James Gentles GM4WZP PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alan GM3PSP   
Thursday, 10 January 2013 10:37

 

 

Cromarty Harbour & Village

Kite aerial photo © James Gentles

At the meeting of the LRS held on 23rd January 2013 James Gentles GM4WZP give a most interesting presentation on Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) - the history, process and results of this niche form of photography - getting views from unusual angles. Click for Full Report.

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 January 2013 19:55
 
Hold the Front Page! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alan GM3PSP   
Friday, 14 December 2012 13:07

LRS President Andy Sinclair MM0FMF features on the front cover of the January 2013 issue of RSGB RadCom in this photo of MM0FMF/P operating SOTA at the summit of Minch Moor, near Traquair in the Scottish Borders.

Photo by Andy MM0FMF and courtesy RadCom.

 

SEE ALSO: "Radio Saga" in Scotsman Magazine, 5 Jan 2013, p.34

Last Updated on Saturday, 05 January 2013 19:30
 
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