Welcome to the Lothians Radio Society
LRS MEETINGS 2023-2024
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- Written by Alan GM3PSP
LRS meetings are normally held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month (except July & August, when Pub Nights are held at Wee Bennet's Bar at Morningside Station) at 8:00pm at the Braid Hills Hotel, 134 Braid Rd, EH10 6JD.
Most items archived in Meeting Reports
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LRS PROGRAM for 2023-24 - Click
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Wed 24 April 2024 - Pete GM4BYF
20:00h at the Braid Hills Hotel
"Contest coaching - Tips & Tricks to Contest Operation"
Long-time contester Pete Bates GM4BYF will talk about ways to improve your performance in Amateur Radio contests. There will be useful information for both beginners & long-established contesters.
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LRS Net 151 - 144.350MHz SSB
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View 3 LRS VHF NFD Films
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Dq1131Za8GmDa0wvyoRqA
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RALLY CALENDAR 2024
Sun 19 May - Braehead Rally (Glasgow)
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Fri 9 Aug - Cockenzie & Port Seton Rally
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LRS CONTEST CALENDAR 2024
(Current LRS plans in red)
4-5 May > May 432MHz to 245GHz Contest (UHF NFD) - Lauder Common possible - Norrie GM1CNH.
17-19 May > 144MHz May Contest - GM3HAM/P at Gatehouse of Fleet - Norrie GM1CNH. Planning meeting: Tues 30 Apr 7:30pm Toby Corstorphine.
19 May > 144MHz Backpackers' Contest.
25-26 May > 50MHz Trophy Contest
5-7 July > VHF NFD - Massive Support.
GM3HAM/P at Gatehouse of Fleet - Colin GM4HWO & Pete GM4BYF.
20 Jul > 70MHz Trophy Contest
7-8 Sep > 144MHz Trophy Contest
5-6 Oct > Oct 432MHz to 245GHz Contest
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RADIO NEWS, SILENT KEYS and FOR SALE / WANTED
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Items usually archived as News or Silent Keys in LRS Archive after 1 month.
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2. SILENT KEYS - click for list.
George Szymanski GM4COK / DU1GM-SK
We have just received the sad news that former LRS member George Szymanski GM4COK / DU1GM became a Silent Key at his home in the Philippines on 22nd April 2024 after a long illness. Full SK shortly.
Click for QSL / info and scan down.
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ITEMS FOR SALE (Click for list)
26 Feb 2024:
SK Sale by Pete GM4BYF:
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Pair of galvanised mast brackets - very good condition- usual bolt to wall type - lower bracket usual t shape against wall with protruding arm, upper spacing bracket. Providing gutter clearance of 9" (23cm) - £10.
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Rigol DSA - 815 Spectrum Analyzer - £700 - Click.
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2 Dec: For Sale - Andy MM0FMF:
Icom IC706 Mk II HF/VHF transceiver
Complete with 500Hz CW filter £450
W/o filter £350. Click for details.
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RSGB GB2RS NEWS
Every Sunday morning in the Edinburgh area at 09:30h from LRS member Peter Dick GM4DTH. 70.425MHz FM, 145.525MHz FM & 433.525MHz FM. Then call-in to Peter at 10:00h on 144.575MHz for local net. Several LRS members often there.
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20-21 Apr 2024 - LRS at Norbreck Rally, Blackpool
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The merry LRS group at the Sunam Indian Restaurant.
Pete GM4BYF & XYL Kay GM6KAY at their table.
Tnx Colin GM4HWO for pics - CLICK.
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10 Apr 2024 - LRS Spring Surplus Equipment Sale
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There was an excellent turnout of 30 including many visitors, for the spring surplus equipment sale. Many interesting items, including 6 crates from a Silent Key, sold in a meeting that lasted 2 hours.
3 Apr 2024 - Wee Bennets Spring Pub Night
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27 March 2024 - "GB3EDN 1296MHz Beacon - History & Current Developments" by Brian Flynn GM8BJF
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Dr Brian Flynn GM8BJF described the long history of the 1296MHz (23cm) beacon GB3EDN in Edinburgh and its various upgrades over the years.
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13 Mar 2024 - Running HF Stns Off-Grid - Malcolm Hamilton GM3TAL
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Malcolm GM3TAL talked about running HF stations when grid / mains electricity is not available. He has been taking part in contests from locations around Scotland and the UK for many years now and this talk described how he has operated using batteries, generators and solar panels.
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4 March 2024 - LRS in RSGB Tonight@8
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VHF NFD Challenges & Fun Seen Through the Eyes of the Lothians Radio Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLKVGWU3-r4
Andy Sinclair MM0FMF (LRS host)
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