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 […]
Activities – Contests, Rallies & Special Events
Society activities
The sections here give examples of our range of activities connected with amateur radio.
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
1-2 Sept 2012 – RSGB 2m Trophy Contest – Gatehouse of Fleet
The GM3HAM Contest Group of the Lothians Radio Society took part in the RSGB 2m Trophy Contest on 1-2 September
24 Aug 2012 – Brian Howie GM4DIJ WSPR Beacon now on 70.09251 MHz
LRS member Brian Howie GM4DIJ is now running a WSPR propagation beacon on 4 metres. He has provided the following
10 August 2012 – Cockenzie Mini-Rally
The Lothians Radio Society had a table at the annual Cockenzie & Port Seton ARC Mini Rally & Junk Sale,
Summer Pub Nights 2012
During July and August LRS members meet informally at 8:00pm at “wee” Bennet’s Bar at Morningside on what would be