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My apology to any regular readers for the eratic nature of this bulletin ?
The Irish BBS system has been going through a bit of a shake up and I have
closed my own TIPBBS system, now being only part time and the alternative
MRCBBS located at the scout camp has had some PC problems plus the user base
is almost zero and thoughts of closing permanently are on our minds.
For the moment at least the MRC -PC- has been sorted and discusions are on
going as to the possible closure or otherwise, more as and when any decision
is made on its future.
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Irish Radio Transmitters Society
Radio News Bulletin
Sunday August 24th 2008
Death of Pat McNamara
The many friends of Pat McNamara better known as EI9 Charlie Brown
will be saddened to hear of his death. Pat had been ill for some time
and died on Tuesday last. He will be sadly missed by all who knew
him.
Pat embodied the true ham spirit. He was courteous, encouraging and
always ready to help with solving a problem. He was a keen DXer and
contester and got first place in EI in all of the major contests and
several times in some of them Pat was a man of many parts in addition
to his ham radio activities he was a well respected military
historian. He wrote `The Widow's Penny' about those from Limerick
who gave their lives in the First World War and a companion volume
`Their Name Liveth For Evermore' which deals with Limerick's dead in
the Second World War. These books were authoritative pieces of
research and were widely acclaimed. Pat was a member of the Military
History Society of Ireland, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association
and the Connaught Rangers Association.
Pat's funeral took place on Thursday last after 11 a.m. Mass in St
Mary's Church Athlunkard Street, Limerick.
To his son Ger EI4GXB and to all Pat's family we extend our sincerest
sympathy. May he rest in peace.
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IRTS Web Site Links
A number of new links have been added to the IRTS web site
www.irts.ie in recent weeks and are worth browsing.
Firstly, following a number of requests, we have added a Photo
Galleries section to the site. This section has links to a number of
galleries, showing Irish radio experimenters in action in a number of
areas including contests, a DXpedition and a Club Field Day. The
Webmaster welcomes suggestions for additions to the Photo Galleries
section.
The Webmaster's Choice page - mentioned in this bulletin a few weeks
ago - has a number of new links. One link of particular interest is
to an article on Good Operating Practice. This wide-randing article
covers topics such as "what to talk about in a QSO", "how to call CQ"
and "dealing with conflict situations". The article, written by
Belgian radio amateur ON4WW, is perhaps over-prescriptive in some
areas, but is nevertheless full of useful tips and is well worth
reading.
Another new Webmaster's Choice link is to a page listing "Invalid
Operations" from a DXCC point of view, which would be of interest to
anyone chasing DXCC awards.
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IRTS Radio News
Mark, EI7IS will finish in the post of radio news editor in the
coming weeks and we are currently seeking a replacement. If anyone is
interested please contact Finbarr Buckley EI1CS by e-mail at
"buckleyf1 at eircom dot net" or via 021-4346622 as soon as possible.
The position does not require a lot of work, just an hour or more
weekly. Full assistance will be provided to the person that takes
over this post and Mark will assist them with the news for the first
few weeks.
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MRG VHF/UHF SSB Challenge 2008
The annual MRG VHF/UHF SSB Challenge takes place on September the 7th
2008 between 1500 hrs and 1800 hrs local time. Any EI/GI operator
holding an amateur/experimenters licence can participate. Clubs can
also participate.
The sections are as follows; Fixed section - 144 MHz / 70 cm SSB only
and the Portable section - 144 MHz / 70 cm SSB only.
All completed QSO's count for 1 point per kilometer. A bonus of 1000
points to be added for completing 10 QSO's on 70 cm.
144 MHz / 70 cm scores to be combined (+70 cm bonus of 1000 points if
10 contacts are worked) to give the final score.
Exchange is RS followed by a sequential serial number starting with
001 followed by Maidenhead locator. For example 59001 IO53ab.
Logs to be forwarded to "ei2mrg at yahoo dot com", arriving no later
than the 7th of October 2008. Logs received after this date will not
count towards any award. A trophy will be awarded to the winners of
each section (Fixed & Portable). The complete Contest rules can be
found on www.geocities.com/ei2mrg/page1.html or email "ei2mrg at
yahoo dot com".
Good luck in the contest!
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Crossakiel Amatuer Radio Association
CARA are pleased to say that the two members who took the Exam, Dave
and Brian have passed. The Club was founded on the Ethos of passing
the Test by a small group of lads wanting to get their ticket and the
classes are continous on Wednesday nights from 20:30 to 22:30 hours.
CARA are doing the Morse also. Call Mikle (ei2gkb) contact number
087 2481970 for details. Also Classes are continous in SDR on Tuesday
Nights from 20:00 to 22:00 hours, again contact Mikle on 087 2481970
for more information on the SDR classes.
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South Dublin Radio Club
The clubs finances are in better shape than expected and as a result
the club are having a meeting of all members to discuss the finances
and how the club is to go forward. This will take place on Tuesday
the 2nd of September at 8 p.m.. All members are welcome to attend.
SDR Plan on taking part in the SSB field day from Ballinasloe this
year on the 6th and 7th of September. The SDR Barbeque will take
place on Saturday the 27th of September from the QTH of EI3IO in
Shankhill but is weather dependant.
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Cork Radio Club
Cork Radio Club are very much looking forward to hosting the rally
this year at Montenotte Hotel, Cork on Sunday the 14th of September
and hope you will share the same commitment as before in the last 16
years.
Further details will be posted with regards to the location "how to
get there" etc. A short video of the venue can be viewed on "you
tube" URL www.youtube.com/ei5crc.
The Cork Radio Club meets every Monday night at 8.30 pm at 1a
Assumption Road Cork. Further details from the club Secretary, Frank
Mason EI6EVB at QTHR.
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SSB Field Day
The SSB Field Day will take place on the weekend of the 6th and 7th of
September 2008. More information is available on the IRTS web site
at www.irts.ie.
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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 087-6302026 or 051-340850.
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 Friday in order to be guaranteed inclusion in the following
Sunday's bulletin.
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