Scottish Charity number SC045038
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LRS Messages of the Day:
From Peter GM4DTH: television programme scheduled for 00:25 on Wednesday morning, 8th July, on BBC2:
‘The Farthest: Voyager’s Interstellar Journey. The story of Voyager, an epic of human achievement, personal drama and miraculous success. [S] [HD]’LRS July Nets: Weds 8 July (TODAY), 15 July – 20:00h – 144.350MHz SSB.
LRS Summer Pub Nights: Weds 8 July (TONIGHT), 22 July, 29 July – 7:30pm – Wee Bennet’s Bar, Maxwell St, Morningside Stn.
LRS MEETINGS
LRS meetings are normally held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (except July and August) at 8:00pm at the Braid Hills Hotel, 134 Braid Road, EH10 6JD.
In July and August Pub Nights are held at 7:30pm at Wee Bennet’s Bar at Morningside Station, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. There are also occasional Wee Bennet’s evenings arranged during the main club season.
Most items are archived in Meeting Reports or Society Activities.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
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LRS Barbecue POSTPONED from Wed 24th June. New date TBA ~ Aug.
Wed 9 Sept 2026 – Presidential Address – Andy Sinclair GM4LLD.
Wed 23rd Sept 2026 – LRS Visit to MOC Burntisland 2026 Exhibition – When Screens were Small, but the Magic seemed Huge – 100 Years of Television. There will also be a lecture by Prof. Tom Stevenson – 100 Years of Television – some Technical Milestones, including the early days of TV in Orkney.
RALLIES AND OTHER EVENTS
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Sunday 25 Oct 2026 – Galashiels Rally
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Friday 14th August 2026 18:00 to 21:00 Cockenzie & Port Seton Junk Night, Port Seton Community Centre, South Seton Park Port Seton EH32 0BG
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Sat 31 Oct 2026 – GMRT-2026 at MOC Burntisland & Dinner at Kingswood Hotel
The 2026 Scottish Microwave Round Table (GMRT-2026) will be held as usual at the Museum of Communication in Burntisland, followed by dinner at the nearby Kingswood Hotel.
https://gmroundtable.org.uk/
One more speaker to present a microwave-related talk is still needed – contact Colin gm4hwo@gmail.com.Details will be available nearer the date.
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9 May – 30 Sept – Weds & Sats – MOC Exhibition 2026
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Friday 17 July 2026 – MOC Goudie lecture – The Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication, Minneapolis USA.
Our next Goudie Lecture will take place at 7.30 pm on Friday 17 July and is entitled The Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication, Minneapolis USA. It will be presented by the Museum’s Curartor, Dr Luis F. E. Souza, who is visiting Scotland for a conference in Edinburgh. The lecture is taking place on a Friday, as this is the only day available in Dr Souza’s busy schedule. Please see Events – Museum Of Communication for further information.The Pavek Museum has a similar background to the MoC, being started by Joseph Pavek [1908-1989] who was only slightly older than our own founder, Harry Matthews.To attend in person, please email enquiries@mocft.co.uk or REPLY ALL to this e-mail. Zoom access details will be sent to you about 10 days before the Lecture.
Attendance in person costs £5. Those viewing the lectures online are encouraged to make a voluntary donation of £5 in support of MoC activities via our web page at Shop – Museum Of Communication. We are a charitable organisation that relies entirely on donations for financial survival.Please be aware that our lectures are not recorded. There is therefore no catch-up facility.
CONTEST CALENDAR
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20-21 June 2026 – GM3HAM/P operated by Brian GM4DIJ in 50MHz Contest.
I’m out /P from IO74MU for the 50MHz Trophy. Today and tomorrow. 3pm till I get hungry, and 9am to 3pm tomorrow.
Fairly minimalist effort 300W to a 5 ele
Listen for GM3HAM/P . No postcode bonuses, only countries and squares -
3-5 July 2026 – VHF NFD 2026 participation by LRS is CANCELLED. Sadly, the key players in the LRS contest group have decided this event will need to be cancelled. The main reasons are lack of resources and transport at this time. Participation in the Sept 2026 VHF event is being discussed.
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The LRS operates GM3HAM/P from a great site near Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries & Galloway.
5-6 July 2025 – VHF NFD – see report in About LRS – Contest / Portable.
(This photo by Andy MMØFMF / now GM4LLD, is in RSGB RadCom Sept 2025, p.80).
RSGB GB2RS NEWS
Every Sunday morning in the Edinburgh area at 09:30h from LRS member Peter Dick GM4DTH. 70.425MHz FM, 145.525MHz FM & 433.525MHz FM. Then call-in to Peter at 10:00h on 145.575MHz for local net. Several LRS members often there.
RADIO NEWS, RECENT MEETINGS, SILENT KEYS and FOR SALE / WANTED
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Send items to Alan GM3PSP:
webmaster@lothiansradiosociety.com
Items usually archived as News or Silent Keys in LRS Archive after 1 month.
1. RADIO NEWS ITEMS
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20-21 June 2026 – GM3HAM/P operated by Brian GM4DIJ in 50MHz Trophy contest from near Stranraer.
Brian operated from his usual location near Stoneykirk, SW of Stranraer. “The weather was good if a little warm. I did the 24Hour section, but split it into two sessions. Saturday 3pm till 7pm. This was set by the falling off of SpE and the need for dinner. Sunday was 8am to 3pm. The band was open via SpE to most of Europe , Italy, France, Spain etc, but I was failing to get replies to CQ and to work what were very loud stations. I think it was a combination of heavy QRM in Europe and my…
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11 June 2026 – US Army’s breakthrough sensor to pinpoint radio signals on battlefield
US Army develops ‘breakthrough’ Rubidium vapour cell quantum sensor to pinpoint radio signals on battlefields. See: https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-develops-breakthrough-sensor-for-battlefield
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RadCom June 2026 – LRS NARSA Rally Photo in RSGB RadCom
The LRS group photo taken at Pete GM4BYF’s table at the NARSA (Blackpool) Rally has been published in RSGB RadCom magazine, June 2026 issue, p.80.
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Sat 27 June 2026 – BBC closed Radio-4 198kHz LW Service at 01:00h BST.
The BBC closed its Radio-4 198kHz Long-Wave service from Droitwich, Burghead and Westerglen at 01:00h BST on Saturday 27th June 2026. It had operated since Sept 1934. The RSGB and the BBC Amateur Radio Group are planning to mark this event on the air. Click for info. Iain GM8LYQ reports: The transmitters are actually still running. They no longer carry BBC R4 programming, but are broadcasting a repeating message concerning the cessation of the R4 longwave service. The very last R4 item broadcast was the time signal (with the final pip truncated!). Peter GM4DTH reports that the 198kHz transmitters…
2. RECENT MEETINGS
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17 June 2026 – LRS AGM 2026
John Taylor GM4JRT (Treasurer), Andy Sinclair GM4LLD (President), Dr. Iain Coates GM1MSS… Read more
3. SILENT KEYS
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28 June 2026 – Obituary – Liz Brunsdon, XYL of Mike GM8KCS and mother of Michael MM3MDB.
4. ITEMS FOR SALE
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28 June 2026 – Corsair CV450 modern PC PSU – for sale by Andy GM4LLD
Corsair CV450 modern PC PSU. Comes from my son’s PC as he has just updated with some new GPU that needs a bigger PSU. No box but clean and working. £20 Andy GM4LLD (ex-MM0FMF)
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13 June 2026 – Dell Monitor for Sale by Andy GM4LLD
Dell U2412M hires 1920 x 1200 LCD monitor Adjustable stand DisplayPort, DVI & VGA inputs 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution 4 port USB2 hub. Mains lead Very good condition, no screen blemishes. £35 Andy GM4LLD.
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26 Apr 2026 – Bencher BY-1 Dual Paddle for Sale by Andy GM4LLD.
Bencher BY-1 dual paddle key. Chrome mechanics on black base. Used and slightly worn but in very good condition otherwise. Pictures available on request. Price £125 or offer. Andy Sinclair GM4LLD (formerly MM0FMF
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10 Mar 2026 – For Sale: Sigma 2010 Skip Master 25-30MHz am/fm/ssb, fibreglass home base antenna
John GM4JRT has for sale this aerial a Sigma 2010 skip master 25-30MHz am/fm/ssb , fibreglass home base antenna , works well without an ATU on 10 m and 11m band I have the aerial at my QTH , photo attached – collection from QTH GM4HWO @ Liberton Sigma 2010 skip master 25-30MHhz am/fm/ssb , fibreglass home base antenna, power handling 1000 watts, length 5.48 m/ 18 feet, Gain 9.9 dB, impedance 50 ohms, frequency 25-30MHz (with tuning), construction fibreglass, swr 1:1.3, Mounting bracket pole, the sigma euro-comm ½ wave skip master 2010 is a high performance base station antenna.…
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29 Jan 2026 – Items for Sale by Norman MM0BMG (Reduced Prices).
Norman has reduced the prices of many of the items on his list: GM1CNH Equipment Sale Updated: 29 January 2026 Item Description Price Alinco HF Mobile Whip Antenna 2.7 m mobile whip; antenna mounting bracket and spring; adjustable vehicle mounting bracket; heavy duty; boxed. NEW – £150 Anritsu MT8820A Radio Communication Analyser 30 MHz to 2.7 GHz, spectrum analyser, 2G/3G mobile phone tester, output power, modulation, RF signal generation, £300 Badger Boards HF Antenna wideband folded dipole antenna with balun N(f) connector; heavy duty centre spacer; termination resistor; 1.5 MHz to 30 MHz; supplied with 2 x 50 ft antenna…
Lothians Radio Society activities – latest reports
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14 Oct 2015 – Autumn Surplus Equipment Sale – St Fillan’s Church, Buckstone Drive
The LRS Autumn Surplus Equipment Sale on 14th October at St Fillan’s Church was well attended. Drawing the raffle. Click for Photo Report.
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23 Sept 2015 – Designing for Colour TV 1968-1973 – Andrew Burnett – at the MoC Burntisland
The meeting of the LRS on 23rd September was our annual visit to the Museum of Communication in Burntisland for a talk “Designing for Colour TV 1968-1973” by Andrew Burnett. He described his role in the team that designed the Marconi Mk VIII Colour TV Camera and a Transmitter Logic Control Unit. This was…
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4-5 Sept 2015 – GM3HAM/P – 2m Trophy Contest
GM4IGS, GM1CNH, GM4DTH, GM4DIJ, MM0FMF, GM4BYF The LRS GM3HAM contest group operated in the RSGB 2m Trophy contest from our usual site near Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries & Galloway on 5-6 September 2015. The final allowed results were: QSOs: 185 Claimed score: 65,970 Best DX: F6APE; IN97qi; 874km. RESULT: 8th position in the…
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9 Sept 2015 – Presidential Address – “USB – What it is and how it works” – Andy Sinclair MM0FMF
The first meeting of the new club year of the Lothians Radio Society on Wednesday 9th September 2015 was the third Presidential Address by Andy Sinclair MM0FMF who talked about “USB – what it is and how it works”. Click for report.
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21 Aug 2015 – LRS Table at Cockenzie Junk Night
Mike MM0MLB & Pete GM4BYF The LRS had its usual promotional table at the Cockenzie & Port Seton Junk Night on Friday 21st August 2015. Pete GM4BYF had his own table nearby. Click for more photographs.
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GM3HAM/P Wins Cockenzie Quaich in VHF NFD 2015
The Lothians Radio Society GM3HAM/P, operating from our usual site near Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries & Galloway, was the leading station in Scotland and 2nd place overall in the Restricted section of VHF NFD 2015, winning the Cockenzie Quaich. (Photo taken on a previous occasion when we won it)! In addition we were…
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18 Aug 2015 – 24GHz GM-GW QSO by Brian Flynn GM8BJF
Congratulations to LRS member Brian Flynn GM8BJF who has just achieved his first QSO on 24GHz from Scotland to Wales. Report by Brian: Yesterday Alan GM0USI and I went to Gatehouse of Fleet (IO74WV) and had contacts on 24 GHz with Tony G(W)4CBW in IO83HH near Prestatyn. Signals were 59 each way and we ended…
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Iain Maconochie GM3GIG – Silent Key – 19 July 2015
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…
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4-5 July 2015 – VHF NFD – GM3HAM/P at Gatehouse
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…
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2 July 2015 – Bienvenu en Edimbourg, Cedric F5PSR
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…
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Summer Pub Nights – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays in July & August
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,…
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15 June 2015 – Congratulations to Stuart Wright MM3TZP/LLB.
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.