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LRS Messages of the Day
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Wed 12th Nov – LRS – 20:00h – A Radio Safari to Eswatini (3DAØ – formerly Swaziland) by Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL.
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Sat 8 Nov – MoC AGM & Lecture 80 Years of Airborne Radar by Dr Iain Scott FREng
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Sun 12 April 2026 – Norbreck (Blackpool) Rally announcement – see Rallies etc below.
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Wed 12th Nov at 14:00h at Napier Univ. Craiglockhart – Technological advances in the development of WW2 airborne radar by Prof. Peter Grant.
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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AUTUMN 2025
Sat 8th Nov 2025 – MOC Harry Matthews Memorial Lecture – 11:30am – 80 Years of Airborne Radar – by Dr Iain Scott FREng followed by buffet lunch. (After MOC AGM at 10:30-11:30am).
Wed 12th Nov at 14:00h at Napier Univ. Craiglockhart – Technological advances in the development of WW2 airborne radar by Prof. Peter Grant. Click for details.
Wed 12th Nov at 20:00h at BHH: Radio Safari to Eswatini 3DA0 by Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL
Wed 26th Nov – at BHH: Something to do with Beacons by Brian Flynn GM8BJF.
Wed 10th Dec: LRS Xmas Curry: 7:30pm at Kahani Indian Restaurant (BYOB), 10 Antigua Street, after pre-dinner drinks 6:30 – 7:25pm Jeremiah’s Tap, Elm Row.
RECENT MEETINGS
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15 Oct 2025 – Autumn Surplus Sale
The Autumn Surplus Sale was held as usual at St Fillan’s Church… Read more
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1st Oct 2025 – Using Ansys HFSS Software for Amateur Radio Projects by Brian Howie GM4DIJ.
Brian discussed the workings of Ansys HFSS = High Frequency RF Simulation… Read more
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24 Sept 2025 – LRS Visit to MoC TV Exhibition & Bletchley Park Talk by Pete GM4BYF.
Speaker Pete GM4BYF was introduced by MoC Chair, Prof Tom Stevenson. Wed… Read more
RALLIES AND OTHER EVENTS
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Sun 12 April 2026 – Norbreck (Blackpool) Rally
Pete GM4BYF can confirm that parking at the the rear of the hotel will be free provided that car owners register on the tablet provided within the convention.
CONTEST CALENDAR
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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 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, SILENT KEYS and FOR SALE / WANTED
Click on image or “read more” to open full article.
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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1 Nov 2025 – Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT-2025 at Museum of Communication
There was an excellent turnout for GMRT-2025 with all 50 places sold out. Click for GMRT Program. Photos by Tom […]
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Sat 8th Nov 2025 – MOC Lecture – 80 Years of Airborne Radar by Dr Iain Scott FREng (after MOC AGM).
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2 Oct 2025 – GM1CNH Norman’s HK Colombia DXpedition
Some photos from Norman’s DXpedition to Colombia. (Norman GM1CNH & Peter GM4DTH). HK3LRB club setting up in park for […]
2. SILENT KEYS
There are no current silent key notifications. Click on the heading to see the silent key archive.
3. ITEMS FOR SALE
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31 Oct 2025 – 3 Items for Sale by Dave 6 – GM6KGZ
For sale by Dave 6. Tel. : 0131 539 2858 Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus – Digital Hand-Held DMR Radio. Boxed and […]
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MyDel 13.8 Volt 30 Amp Switching Power Supply Unit – Dave 6
MyDel 13.8 Volt 30 Amp Switching Power Supply Boxed and Unused ML&s Price £80 Only £40 Tel: 0131 539 2858 Dave […]
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21 Aug 2025 – Steel Ammo Box – £25 – Pete GM4BYF
For sale: Steel ex army ammunition box. Useful for carrying tools etc. Two handles. 58 x 26 x 26 cm […]
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17 Aug 2025 – Badger Boards HF Antenna – Norman Stewart GM1CNH
Badger Boards HF Antenna – wideband folded dipole antenna with balun; N(f) connector; heavy duty centre spacer; termination resistor; 1.5MHz […]
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14 May 2025 – Antennas & Duplexers – Dave 6
Antennas and Duplexers For sale by Dave GM6KGZ – 14th May Diamond A144S5R2 5 Element 2M Beam Antennas – 2 […]
Lothians Radio Society activities – latest reports
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31st Oct 2012 – APSS Radio & Radar Collection
This impressive item was described at the meeting. Photo courtesy of the APSS website. At the LRS meeting on 31st October 2012 Bob […]
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VHF NFD 2012 – Lothians Radio Society Results
The Lothians Radio Society operated GM3HAM/P in the Restricted Section of VHF NFD on 7-8 July 2012 from a site near Gatehouse […]
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17th Oct 2012 – Surplus Equipment Sale
A nice 18-ele 70cm yagi was one of the items sold. L-R: Pete GM4BYF, Peter GM4DTH, Brian GM8BJF There was […]
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Sat 3 Nov 2012 – Scottish Microwave Round Table & Dinner
GMRT 2011 After last year’s very successful event, the second Scottish Microwave Round Table will be held on Saturday 3rd […]
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Wed 26 Sept 2012 – “Marine Communication” at MOC Burntisland
Prof. Tom Stevenson and Dorothy Brankin Members of the LRS made their annual visit to the Museum of Communication in Burntisland, Fife, on […]
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GM3HAM/P in 2m Trophy Contest 1-2 Sept 2012
L-R:Brian GM4DIJ, Brian GM8BJF, Norrie GM1CNH, Mike GM4IGS, Peter GM4DTH, Pete GM4BYF & Alan GM3PSP The GM3HAM Contest Group of […]
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18 – 19 Aug 2012 International Lighthouses / Lightships Weekend
Photo courtesy Geoff MM5AHO The International Lighthouses & Lightships Weekend 2012 will be held this weekend on Saturday 18th and […]
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10th Aug 2012 – LRS Table at Cockenzie Mini-Rally
L-R: Andy MM0FMF, Brian GM8BJF, Jack GM1CQC & Paul GM4UPN The Lothians Radio Society had a table at the annual […]
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Wed 12th Sept – Amateur Radio in Japan – Vic JA5VQ / MM0JVQ
LRS member Vic Imamura JA5VQ / MM0JVQ (above) was the speaker at the first meeting of the new club year on 12th […]
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7-8 July 2012 VHF National Field Day
GM3HAM/P VHF NFD 2012 L-R: Mike GM4IGS, Pete GM4BYF, Terry GM3WUX, Colin GM4HWO, Brian GM8BJF, Brian GM4DIJ, & Alan GM3PSP […]
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It’s Summer Break, but we have been enjoying our Summer Pub Nights!
Vic & Alan didn’t have exotic headgear like that worn by Peter & Melvyn at the last Pub Night on […]
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Tues 19th June 2012 – MOC Lecture – Antarctic Communications” by Mike Gloistein, GM0HCQ
Mike Gloistein GM0HCQ. Photo GM0HCQ website. The official vote of thanks & gift presentation were made by MOC & LRS member […]