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16 July 2022 - Brian GM4DIJ in RSGB 4m Trophy from Ardwell, D&G.
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
Brian operated GM4DIJ/P from Ardwell near Stranraer. 34 QSOs, best DX G0VHF/P at 527km. Click for full report.
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1-3 July 2022 GM3HAM/P - RSGB VHF-NFD - Gatehouse
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
Ian GM3SEK & John 2M0JTU operating 2m.
GM3HAM/P was operated in RSGB VHF NFD from our usual site in the hills behind Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries & Galloway. Operators included Pete GM4BYF, Brian GM4DIJ, Peter GM4DTH, Mike GM4IGS, Norrie GM1CNH (& son Andrew), Danny GM6CMQ & John 2M0JTU. We were joined by several welcome members of the Wigtownshire ARC including Ian GM3SEK. Click for full report.
1. Restricted Sec. - 2nd place - cert.
2. 50MHz - Band Leader - cert.
3. 70MHz - Band Leader - cert.
4. 144MHz - Runner-up - cert.
5. 432MHz - 3rd place overall. ===========================================
15 June 2022 LRS BBQ 2022 at "Bates Motel".
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
There was an excellent turnout of 18 and good weather for the LRS BBQ on 15 June at "Bates Motel" (QTH GM4BYF & GM6KAY).
Brian GM8BJF,Colin GM4HWO,Mike GM8KCS
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8 June 2022 LRS AGM 2022
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
AGM: attendance about 10 incl. 3 on Zoom.
President Colin Wright GM4HWO reported a good year of meetings post-Covid. James GM4WZP and Colin GM4EAU were thanked for providing Zoom facility. Viral Nets to continue on Weds while there is interest. GM3HAM/P will enter 3 contests this year. Meetings planning started - James GM4WZP.
Treasurer Peter Dick GM4DTH reported good financial year with 25 memberships and 2 good surplus equipment sales. Additional meetings expense of £141 p/a for Zoom will be reconsidered at end of year as Zoom attendances are now dropping. Membership to remain at £20 / £10 for now, but room hire expected to increase.
Entire committee was re-elected.
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25 May 2022 - LRS DF Hunt
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
The 2022 LRS D/F Hunt on Wed 25 May, started at the Tardis on Braid Hills Road with Fox, Peter Dick GM4DTH operating GM3HAM/P on 1875kHz AM. Entrants were: James GM4WZP + Alan GM3PSP, Mike GM8KCS + Mike Jr MM3MDB, Andy MM7MOX & Melvyn GM4HYR.
The GM3HAM/P Fox station - Elecraft KX3, hidden in woods near Roseburn.
The winner was Melvyn Bond GM4HYR.
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20-22 May 2022 2m Trophy GM3HAM/P - Gatehouse
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
RSGB 2m TROPHY, Open Section GM3HAM/P at Gatehouse of Fleet. Organizer: Norrie GM1CNH. Chief cook: Colin GM4HWO.
Submitted score: 167 QSOs, 54,733 pts x multiplier 77 => Total Score 4,214,441 pts. Best DX: F6DKW, LOC JN18CS, 808km/502 m.
Dinner in the Masonic Arms on the Friday.
Colin GM4HWO, John 2M0JTU, SWL Ranald, Norrie GM1CNH, Peter GM4DTH, Mike GM4IGS. (Click for report)
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24 Apr 2022 - Norbreck (Blackpool) Rally
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
A number of LRS members attended the 2022 Norbreck Rally, as usual.
LRS group in the bar, the night before.
Danny Robson GM6CMQ, Norrie Stewart GM1CNH, Bob Irvine MM0XRI, John 2M0JTU, Peter Dick GM4DTH.
Among the LRS visitors was Andy MM0FMF, staffing on the SOTA stand.
Click for full report with lots of pics.
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11 May 2022 - Members' Timed Talks
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
11 May 2022 - Members' Timed Talks.
There were 7 speakers, all of whom kept within the generous 4 mins limit plus 1 minute of questions imposed by the chair - James Gentles GM4WZP.
Pete GM4BYF showed the RSGB membership certificate of Jack McVicar GM8GEC-SK.
The talks winner was Bond, Melvyn Bond, GM4HYR, who spoke about a WWII Spitfire bullet now converted into a cigarette-lighter!
Click for full report with photos.
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