Lots of good "stuff" in net #43 on 27th January with 9 participants again: Controller Colin GM4HWO, Alan GM3PSP, Peter GM4DTH, Mike GM8KCS, Pete GM4BYF, Brian GM8BJF, Melvyn GM4HYR, Brian GM4DIJ, & Briain GM8PKL.

Alan reported that he was now in regular e-mail contact with former LRS member George DU1GM / GM4COK in the Philippines. George is reading these net reports and listening to the recordings with nostalgic interest. A number of others recalled George's LRS membership in the 1970s & 80s with pleasure including many social events that he brightened up. Colin remembered that George had also, like himself, attended Leith Nautical College before becoming a ship's Radio Officer. There was discussion of a number of small groups / clubs in Edinburgh - Edinburgh Repeater Group (including Shank GM8FM, David GM8ARV), possibly at Napier University, Edinburgh VHF Group (including Tom GM3DXJ, George GM3OXX, David GM3YMX, Bob GM3ZVB, Roger GM3ZVL, Bill GM8BPL, Bill GM8BQV, GM8BCB, Eric GM8DKB and Dave GM3OLK). Some meetings were held in members' homes. Peter recalled this group started the Tartan Trophy. He had again worked Toby MM0TSS/M on a visit to Edinburgh. Mike recalled a Military Equipment Net that met on Sundays at 1500h to discuss the Clansman rig etc. Melvyn mentioned the "Old Club" (E&DRC) that met in the Observatory on Calton Hill. Pete had been busy completing the LRS Annual Report for the Charity Commissioners. Brian BJF was again a good signal with most, using his new / refurbished NAG linear and 45-degree antenna orientation. Brian recalled building a PA for the Repeater Group and being miffed when it was not used!  Brian DIJ had been on 4m last weekend with his FT847 now working OK again. On the 13cm/9cm contest last night he only worked GM8MJF He recalled the VHF Group and also a Pentlands Radio Club which met in the Iona Hotel. He suggested a moonbounce QSO with George! Briain remembered many enjoyable Indian meals with George, including a regular contest for the hottest curry! He was still working on his antenna, having to drill new holes in the correct positions on the mounting bracket! E&OE.  Audio tnx Peter GM4DTH:

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