At the meeting on 24th October David Stockton GM4ZNX (our resident radio genius) attempted to answer any (radio) questions that members were brave enough to ask.

 

There was a good turn-out from members of the LRS and other local clubs for the first of our two Surplus Equipment Sales of the 2018-19 session, arranged by Pete Bates GM4BYF at St Fillan's Church Hall, Buckstone. 

“The X-Factor – a presentation of the all-singing, all-dancing Linux computer operating system and its relationship to OSX, Unix and Microsoft X” by Karl Weibye.

Karl described an alternative world to Microsoft Windows using the Linux OS, saving money, avoiding viruses, giving problem-free computing and encouraging self-reliance. An important criterion is to have confidence in the product!

Dr Brian Flynn GM8BJF, re-elected as President of the LRS for 2018-19, gave his Presidential Address on 12th September 2018 at the Braid Hills Hotel. The topic was 'Personal Beacons, Arduinos, Raspberry Pi's and Others'. Brian has built and maintained a number of UHF and microwave beacons over the years and upgrades them to newer technologies from time to time.