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Irish Radio Transmitters Society
Radio News Bulletin
Sunday March 26th 2006
Silent Key EI2BL
We are very sorry to have to tell you of the death on Saturday last of Fr.
Pacificus Jennings OFM. Cap EI2BL of the Capuchin Friary Creeslough,
Donegal. His funeral took place on Tuesday last. In the late 1960's and
early 70's Fr Pacificus was based in Raheney in Dublin and attended the
Morse classes being run at that time in 91 Lower Bagott Street. He would
have been well known to many of the older hands in the Dublin area where
he obtained his licence in 1970. To his brother Anthony and to the
Community at the Capuchin Friary, Creeslough we extend our deepest
sympathy. May he rest in peace
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Silent Key EI5BYB
Benjamin Rodriguez EI5BYB passed away on Saturday the 18th of March after a
short illness and was buried on Wednesday the 15th at Calary graveyard in
Co. Wicklow. He is survived by his wife Brigid and sons Benjamin and
Miguel. Ben was very involved with amateur radio in Wicklow and South
Dublin before his departure to live in Waterford. May he rest in peace.
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IRTS Web Site
Continuing with a review of the new IRTS web site, this week we will have
a look at the "links" pages. There are three main groups of links on the
site:
The first group is called "Irish Links", and includes Clubs and Societies,
some personal sites run by radio amateurs, photo galleries featuring
contest stations in action, and finally some links to commercial sites
relevant to radio amateurs. These links are well worth visiting, and cover
topics ranging from antenna construction to early transatlantic radio
experiments by the Marconi Company. Many of the personal sites run by
radio amateurs also include details of their other hobbies and interests:
maybe not very relevant to amateur radio, but they are fascinating to
read, nevertheless!
The "National Societies and International Organisations" page has links to
the web sites of over 70 national societies. These sites have a wealth of
information about amateur radio activities around the world: worth a visit
in any case, but particularly useful if you are planning a trip abroad.
Our third page of links is called "Miscellaneous Links". All of the sites
on this page have an amateur radio theme; they include portals, sites
with amateur radio software as well as links to manufacturers and
distributors.
In addition to these 3 pages of links, we have, on the top right-hand side
of each page, links to a summary of current solar data as well as an X-ray
flare and geomagnetic storm monitor. Clicking on either of these links
brings you to the web site of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, where more detailed propagation information is available.
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Awards
It's time again to call for nominations for the various awards and
trophies presented on merit at the IRTS A.G.M. for service to the Society
or to Amateur Radio.
Clubs and individuals are asked for nominations of suitable persons to the
Awards Committee. Please be reminded that there are two awards for
constructions and an award for the SWL contest. Nominations to Peter
Grant EI4HX, Chair Awards Committee @ QTHR or to "ei4hxperimental at
eircom dot net" Nominees must be full Current members of IRTS!
Please note that the return of trophies is now overdue. Those currently
holding trophies awarded at last years AGM are asked to return them to the
awards manager as soon as possible.
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IRTS AGM 2006
The IRTS AGM, which is being held on Sunday April 23rd at the Vienna Woods
Hotel in Cork and is being hosted by Cork Radio Club. The weekend will
follow the usual format with a dinner on the Saturday night, a rally on
Sunday and the Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday afternoon.
The Vienna Woods Hotel is located on the eastern side of Cork City just
off the Glanmire roundabout at the city side of Glanmire village.
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South Eastern Amateur Radio Group
A general meeting of South Eastern Amateur Radio Group will take place
this coming Wednesday the 29th of March at 8.00 p.m. in the Roanmore
Centre, Cleaboy Road, Waterford. As membership of the club expires at the
end of March, this is an ideal opportunity to renew membership or join for
the first time.
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South Dublin Radio Club
A Special Event will take place over Easter weekend to mark the 1916 90th
Anniversary Commemoration. The station will run from the SDR club QTH
using the callsign EI90GPO. Activity will be on all HF bands from 80
metres to 10 metres.
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Items for inclusion in next weeks Radio News should be forwarded to Mark
Wall, EI7IS at QTHR or by phone to 051-853806 or 087 6302026. Items for
the radio news can also be faxed to 087 5 6302026. News should be
submitted via e-mail to "news at irts dot ie" for automatic forwarding to
both the radio and printed news services. Please note that items for the
radio news should reach the editor no later than midday on Fridays.
Best 73 from John, Sysop @ EI3DIB.#TIPP.IRL.EU
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