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LRS Messages of the Day
Wed 23 Oct – 8pm – 144.350MHz SSB – LRS Net 164.
20 Oct 2024 – Carluke shack clearance – see updated list under Items for Sale below, RHS.
– Remaining Carluke items will be taken to Galashiels Rally on Sunday 27th Oct.
LRS MEETINGS
LRS meetings are normally held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (except July and August) at 8:00pm at the Braid Hills Hotel, 134 Braid Road, EH10 6JD.
In July and August Pub Nights are held at 8:00pm at Wee Bennet’s Bar at Morningside Station, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. There are also occasional Wee Bennet’s evenings arranged during the main club season.
Most items are archived in Meeting Reports or Society Activities.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
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Wed 23 Oct 2024 – 8pm – 144.350MHz SSB – Net 164.
Sun 27 Oct 2024 – 11:00 GMT – GMT – Galashiels Rally & Open Day (Click for details). GMT.
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Wed 30 Oct 2024 – 7:30pm – Autumn Pub Night at Wee Bennet’s Bar, Morningside Station.
Wed 6 Nov 2024 – 8pm – 144.350MHz SSB – Net 165.
Sat 9 Nov – Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT at MoC Burntisland & Dinner at Kingswood Hotel.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 – WSPR – a tool to study propagation & aerial development – Peter GM4DTH.
Wed 20 Nov 2024 – 8pm – 144.350MHz SSB – Net 166.
Wed 27 Nov 2024 – IET (at BHH) – Tracking the Future – Satellites & Celestic-UK – Dr Carol Marsh
The full Calendar of LRS Meetings for 2024-25 has been prepared by James GM4WZP (mni tnx) and uploaded to this site (click top).
RECENT MEETINGS
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16 Oct 2024 – LRS Autumn Surplus Sale
The LRS Autumn Surplus Sale at St Fillan’s Church on 16th October… Read more
OTHER EVENTS
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RALLY CALENDAR 2024
Sun 27 Oct 2024 – Galashiels Rally – click.
Sat 9 Nov 2024 – GMRT 2024
Scottish Microwave Round Table at MoC and dinner at Kingswood Hotel, Burntisland. Click
GMRT Lecture program now available – click.
ONLY 5 PLACES LEFT – DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED – BOOK YOURS NOW!
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LRS CONTEST CALENDAR 2024
OTHER NEWS
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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.
RADIO NEWS, SILENT KEYS and FOR SALE / WANTED
Click on image or “read more” to open full article.
Send items to Alan GM3PSP:
webmaster@lothiansradiosociety.com
Items usually archived as News or Silent Keys in LRS Archive after 1 month.
1. RADIO NEWS ITEMS
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17 Oct 24 – GM4DTH Peter’s Second 70th Birthday Bash!
For those unable to attend GM4DTH Peter’s 70th birthday bash on 10th September, a second event was held on 17th […]
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2 Nov 2024 – Museum of Communication AGM & Harry Matthews Memorial Lecture
Please note that it is necessary to register in advance to attend this meeting, whether in person or via Zoom.
2. SILENT KEYS
There are no current silent key notifications. Click on the heading to see the silent key archive.
3. ITEMS FOR SALE
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1 Oct 2024 – Icom IC-M25-Euro HandHeld VHF Marine Band Transceiver – Black – Dave 6 GM6KGZ
For Sale by Dave 6 – GM6KGZ – 1st October Icom IC M25 Euro – HandHeld VHF Marine Band Transceiver […]
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30 Sept 2024 – Items for Sale (lots) by Norrie GM1CNH
September 2024 Item – Description – Price Alinco HF Mobile Whip Antenna 2.7 m mobile whip; antenna mounting bracket and […]
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20 Oct 2024 – Carluke Shack Clearance Sale by Bob GM4CMI
(Updated 20 Oct) The sales in Carluke are now stopped. The remaining items will remain listed here and potential buyers […]
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8 Sept 2024 – Dave-6 – GM6KGZ – 4 Items
Tiny SA Ultra Spectrum Analyzer – £75. Avantree Oasis Plus Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver – £25 Key-Press Attenuator – £25 Anderson Pole […]
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12 Aug 2024 – Dave-6 – GM6KGZ – Kenwood TH-F7E Dual-Band H/Held with SSB-Rx
Kenwood TH-F7E with accessories – £120 – for sale by Dave 6. Click for details. Dual Band Handheld with SSB-Rx […]
Lothians Radio Society activities – latest reports
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24 July 2024 – Summer Pub Night 2 at Wee Bennet’s Bar
The merry band at Wee Bennet’s Bar for Summer Pub Night 2.
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10 July 2024 – Summer Pub Night 1 at Wee Bennet’s Bar
Great turnout of 11 for first summer Pub Night at Wee Bennet’s Bar. “Bullshit Corner” (Commercial)!
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5-7 July 2024 – RSGB VHF-UHF NFD – GM3HAM/P
LRS members and friends took part again in RSGB VHF-UHF NFD from our cherished location on a hill behind Gatehouse […]
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26 June 2024 – LRS Summer Barbecue at Bates Motel
24 members & family enjoyed a great BBQ with Pete & Kay Bates on a sunny evening. We also […]
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12 June 2024 – LRS Annual General Meeting
12 June 2024 – LRS AGM 2024 There was a good turn-out (17) for the AGM. It had been a […]
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5 June 2024 LRS D/F Hunt 2024 – GM3HAM/P
The Fox station GM3HAM/P, operated by Peter Dick GM4DTH was located on Corstorphine Hill. It was found first by […]
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29 May 2024 – LRS Pub Night – Wee Bennet’s Bar
Wee Bennet’s Bar, Morningside John GM4JRT, Peter GM4DTH, Mike GM8KCS, Melvyn GM4HYR, Colin GM4HWO
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17-19 May 2024 – RSGB May 144MHz Contest at Gatehouse of Fleet
The brave band of LRS contesters had a very good contest near Gatehouse of Fleet. Colin GM4HWO has sent back […]
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8 May 2024 – “RAYNET – Recent Events & Technology Deployment” – Charlie Duncan GM6MUZ
“RAYNET Recent Events and Technology Deployment” by Charlie Duncan GM6MUZ. This talk was an update on technology implementations and […]
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24 Apr 2024 – “Contest Coaching” by Pete Bates GM4BYF
“Contest coaching – Tips & Tricks for Contest Operation” by Pete Bates GM4BYF Long-time contester Pete Bates GM4BYF […]
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20-21 Apr 2024 – LRS at Norbreck Rally, Blackpool
The merry LRS group at the Sunam Indian Restaurant. Pete GM4BYF & XYL Kay GM6KAY at their table. Tnx Colin […]
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10 Apr 2024 – LRS Spring Surplus Equipment Sale
There was an excellent turnout of 30 including many visitors, for the spring surplus equipment sale. Many interesting items, including […]