8 Jan – Strange Data Transmission on Medium Wave Band.
Brian Howie GM4DIJ reports: “I’ve come across a high-speed RTTY-sounding signal on the Medium Wave Band on 570kHz . I can […]
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RADIO NEWS ITEMS
Sept-Oct 2026 – DXpedition to Colombia by Norman MM0BMG
Following last year’s event. Norman is organizing another DXpedition to Colombia in the autumn of 2026. Norman can now confirm
31 Dec 2025 – For Sale by Dave GM6KGZ – Malachite SDR Receiver
For Sale by Dave 6 GM6KGZ – Malachite SDR Receiver Boxed and in mint condition – £95 Tel. 0131
CONTEST CALENDAR
Updated Contest Rules for 2026 via Brian GM4DIJ
2026 RSGB Contest Rules published 20 Dec 2025: 2m May contest back to old slot. 70cm and 23cm 24hours again
12 Dec 2025 – For Sale by Dave 6 – GM6KGZ – Owon Spectrum Analyzer With Tracking Generator – Portable and Rechargeable – 9kHz – 1.5GHz.
Owon HSA015- TG Spectrum Analyzer With Tracking Generator- Portable and Rechargeable – 9kHz – 1.5GHz 8” IPS Colour Touch-screen. Vivid Display
10 Dec 2025 – LRS Christmas Curry
We met for pre-dinner drinks at Jeremiah’s Taproom in Elm Row (in Leith Walk, near London Road). Melvyn GM4HYR
Wed 26 Nov 2025 – Something to do with Beacons by Brian Flynn GM8BJF
Wed 26th Nov @ BHH: Something to do with Beacons by Brian Flynn GM8BJF.
12 Nov 2025 – A Radio Safari to Eswatini 3DAØ (formerly Swaziland) by Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL / 3DAØMH
Speaker Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL / 3DAØMH.
11 Nov 2025 – Aurora over Edinburgh
Brian GM8BJF has provided this shot of the Aurora over Edinburgh taken on Tuesday 11th November from Riselaw Crescent by
RALLIES AND OTHER EVENTS
Sun 12 April 2026 – Norbreck (Blackpool) Rally
Pete GM4BYF confirms that parking at the rear of the Norbreck Hotel will be free provided that car owners register
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
ITEMS FOR SALE
31 Oct 2025 – 2 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
29 Oct 2025 – LRS Autumn Pub Night at Wee Bennet’s Bar
John GM4JRT, Peter GMØPXV & Peter GM4DTH. (Photos- John GM8OTI). Mike GM8KCS & John GM8OTI.
26 Oct 2025 – LRS at Galashiels Rally
Several LRS members attended the Gala Rally. L-R: Kay GM6KAY, Pete GM4BYF, Danny GM6CMQ & Brian GM8BJF. (Photo Andy GM4LLD
15 Oct 2025 – Autumn Surplus Sale
The Autumn Surplus Sale was held as usual at St Fillan’s Church in Buckstone with a good turnout of LRS