Activities – Contests, Rallies & Special Events
Society activities
The sections here give examples of our range of activities connected with amateur radio.
2-4 May 2014 – Microwave Trophy – Gatehouse of Fleet
The Lothians Radio Society again participated in the RSGB Microwave Trophy Contest on 3-4 May 2014 from our usual site
17-19 Nov 2013 Special Event Station GM100RSGB for RSGB Centenary
The Lothians Radio Society operated special event station GM100RSGB on November 18-20 to celebrate the centenary of the founding of
2 November 2013 – GMRT – Scottish Microwave Round Table – MoC Burntisland
John Cooke GM8OTI opening GMRT-2013, welcoming those present The third Scottish Microwave Round Table (GMRT) was held on Saturday
20 October 2013 – Galashiels Rally
L-R: Pete GM4BYF, Alan GM3PSP & Andy MM0FMF (Photo by Veronica, XYL-GM3VLB) Once again the Lothians Radio Society had a
19 Oct 2013 – GB0BSS – JOTA – Jamboree On The Air – John Cooke GM8OTI & Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL
For the second year running the Lothians Radio Society ran a station for Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) from
LRS Trophies, Contest Awards & Certificates
Lothians Radio Society Trophies – Donated by GM0OYV-SK Two LRS trophies were donated by the late Charlie Cowper GM0OYV (SK
6-7 July 2013 – VHF NFD – Gatehouse of Fleet
Photos by Alan GM3PSP & Colin GM4HWO The GM3HAM Contest Group of the Lothians Radio Society had great weather for VHF
Annual Barbecue 2013
The 2013 Summer Barbecue of the Lothans Radio Society was held as usual at the Fairmilehead home of LRS members
26 May 2013 – John Cooke GM8OTI/P – 10GHz Hilltopping – Cairnharrow, Dumfries & Galloway
GM8OTI/P with his portable 10GHz rig on Cairnharrow, Report & photos by John Cooke GM8OTI. The first UK Microwave Group
4-5 May 2013 – UHF / Microwave Trophy – Gatehouse of Fleet
Seven members of the Lothians Radio Society took part in the RSGB Microwave Trophy Contest on 4th – 5th May
Special events and Member Activities
8 May 2013 D/F Hunt – Information
LOTHIANS RADIO SOCIETY – ANNUAL DIRECTION-FINDING COMPETITION Information for 2013 D/F Hunt The LRS D/F Hunt will take place on
7th April 2013 – Norbreck Rally, Blackpool
A number of members of the Lothians Radio Society attended the Norbreck Rally in Blackpool on Sunday, 7th April 2013. Travelling
21 October 2012 – Galashiels Rally
As usual, the Lothians Radio Society had a promotional table at the Galashiels Rally on Sunday 21st October 2012. In
20 Oct 2012 – JOTA – Jamboree On The Air – John Cooke GM8OTI & Alan Masson GM3PSP
John GM8OTI operating GB0BSS while a group of Cubs from the 4th Braid Group look on. The Lothians Radio Society