17-19 May 2024 – GM3HAM/P in RSGB May 2m Contest at Gatehouse of Fleet.
RESULTS for GM3HAM/P at Gatehouse of Fleet: QSOs 140Calculated QSO points 42410ODX Call GU3TUXODX Points […]
Activities – Contests, Rallies & Special Events
Society activities
The sections here give examples of our range of activities connected with amateur radio.
4-5 May 2024 – RSGB UHF-Microwave Contest – Brian Howie GM4DIJ
4-5 May 2024 – RSGB UHF & Microwave Contest – only Brian Howie GM4DIJ/P: “Bendy, Bendy”. “Pah . Damp, drizzly
Rallies - Conferences
20-21 April 2024 – Norbreck Rally, Blackpool
A good group of LRS members again attended the annual Norbreck Rally in Blackpool on Sunday 21st April 2024. They
1 March 2024 – GB3EDN 23cm Beacon Back on the Air
The Edinburgh 23cm beacon GB3EDN is back on the air after a move to a new location at the QTH of
Special events and Member Activities
Feb 2024 – LRS Members in RSGB Old-Timers’ Honour Roll
RSGB Old-Timers Honour Roll (See RadCom Feb 2024, pp.42-44. Current & Former LRS & GM3HAM: Members of the RSGB Years
5 Nov 2023 – Brian GM4DIJ/P In 144MHz CW Marconi Memorial Contest
GM4DIJ/P – 144MHz CW Marconi Memorial Contest I had a go at the 6 hour section of this
22 Oct 2023 – Galashiels Rally
Photos tnx Colin GM4HWO & Brian GM4DIJ: The Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
17 & 19 Oct 2023 – Brian Howie GM4DIJ /P in 23cm & 4m UKACs from near Stranraer
I did two contests /P this week from the usual spot in IO74 near Stranraer. (Library photo). Conditions
2-8 Oct 2023 – Terry Robinson GM3WUX – “73-Cubed” Fund-Raiser for Cancer Research.
2-8 Oct 2023 – Terry Robinson GM3WUX “73-Cubed” Fund-Raiser for Cancer Research. (Photo from fund-raising page). Our good friend Terry Robinson
Special events and Member Activities
17 Sept 2023 – Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL in Kiltwalk Fundraiser for Prostate Scotland
In prep – psp Malcolm took part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday, 17 September 2023. “Its the
3 Sept 2023 – GM3HAM/P – RSGB 2m Trophy – Brian Howie GM4DIJ near Stranraer
Brian reports: Conditions were the best for this contest that I’ve seen for a long time. One gotaway in Germany DR9A JN48EQ
11 Aug 2023 – Cockenzie & Port Seton Mini-Rally 2023
James GM4WZP manning the LRS table where he provided visitors with copies of the meetings program for the upcoming club
12 Aug 2023 – John Taylor GM4JRT guest operator at Stirling club’s special event station celebrating UCI Cycling World Championship Time Trial Event
John Taylor GM4JRT (photo taken on a different occasion). I arrived at the Stirling Clubhouse (GM6NX) at 2150 on Saturday
2 July 2023 – SAQ on 17.2kHz received by Peter GM4DTH on Alexanderson Day
Peter GM4DTH received SAQ in Sweden on 17.2kHz on Alexanderson Day 2023 using a special antenna and receiver in his
30 June – 2 July 2023 – RSGB VHF-UHF NFD, Gatehouse of Fleet.
The GM3HAM/P Contest Group of the Lothians Radio Society returned to their excellent site in the hills above Gatehouse of