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Irish Radio Transmitters Society
Radio News Bulletin
Sunday 6th December 2009
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Revere Richardson EI9EYB and XYL
Marcella on the arrival to the world of their baby
daughter, Emma on December 1.
I'm reliably informed she has signed up for theory
classes, and an ownership dispute over a handheld has
already erupted in the household!! Hi hi
Well done to you both from all your friends in radio.
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IRTS Radio News via ATV
The IRTS radio news which is normally broadcast by
South Eastern Amateur Radio Group at 9.30 p.m. on
Tuesday nights via the Southern Ireland Repeater
Network is now available live via the EI8WDT, ATV
(television) repeater from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
A live video feed is available each Tuesday night at
www.ei8ffb.com (details and link to EI8FFB are
available on the SEARG web site at www.searg.com).
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EI 185 RNLI
The Galway VHF Group apologise for the disappearance of
the station EI185RNLI on Sunday the 29th of November
following the news. Just after the call-in they did QSY
to 3.670 MHz but following just two QSO's the Lifeboat
was launched and we had to cease operations. After the
launch the tractor was parked under the antenna whilst
the trailer was hosed down following its dunking in the
sea and there was no way that a transmission could be
made as the antenna would not re-tune with such a load
underneath it.
Approximately 1,600, or more, contacts were made during
the three 24 hour periods of operation despite the poor
band conditions. Following this activity it is hoped
that a similar operation will be set up on an annual
basis for just one weekend of each year.
The Galway VHF Group would like to take this
opportunity to thank all operators at home and abroad
who supported this operation.
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Kish Lighthouse Activation
Daniel EI9FHB should be active from the Kish lighthouse
until Wednesday 9th of December. The Kish lighthouse is
located about 10 miles east of Dun Laoghaire and marks
a sandbank on the route to Wales. The lighthouse was
built in 1965 and is undergoing a major overhaul of
power systems and navigational aids.
Daniel will be operational on HF voice and 2M & 70cm
FM. Operating will be mainly on Sundays and after 7pm
other days. The worked all Ireland frequencies will be
used where possible.
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Willis Island - back on the air
David Burton has been posted to the Bureau of
Meteorology station on Willis Island for the next 6
months and will be operating with the call sign VK9WBM.
The station was first set-up in 1921 by the bureau and
over the years, many of the officers posted there were
amateur radio operators. The Bavarian Contest club
last activated Willis Island in 2008 where they made
95,178 contacts.
David has just arrived at the weather station and will
be setting up an amateur radio station shortly.
QSL manager is Dale VK4DMC.
Station details will be placed on QRZ.com in the
near future.
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Wicklow Town Club Formation
Lain EI5GN is interested in starting up a radio club in
Wicklow Town. Lain has a premises confirmed and it is
virtually free of charge! If there is anyone interested
please email Lain at ei5gniain /at/ gmail.com or at QTHR.
______________________________________________
DXpedition with a difference
Leaving in February 2011, John Edwards, M0JAX, is
looking for 22 people with a full amateur radio licence
to join a DXpedition to Bahrain.
He’s planning a two-week trip based at the
Intercontinental hotel with eight stations on the air
24 hours a day.
Operators will be working in three shifts to keep the
station on the air for the two weeks. John is making
all the various arrangements including travel and
accommodation but would be interested in hearing from
radio amateurs who have an interest in making the trip.
A preliminary trip is being organised for February 2010
to check suitability for antennas and the stations,
including drawing up a list of the necessary equipment.
If you are interested, send your details and why you
think you would be an asset to this DXpedition to
the RadCom offices and your letters will be
passed-on to M0JAX.
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IRCs - important information
Please be aware that the batch of IRCs that have been
used for the last few years will no longer be valid at
the post office.
31st December 2009 is the dead line for the current
style ... but it's best to stop using them ASAP to
allow transit time.
The new one has the expiry date of 31st December 2013
... just above the 'UPU' logo at your right hand side.
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Limerick Radio Club
The next meeting of the Club will be held on Thursday
10th December 2009 at the Limerick Institute of
Technology at 7:30 pm.
The annual Christmas Quiz will be held once again under
the stewardship of Pat (EI9GY) & Liam (EI4GB). The
Quiz, with prizes galore, has proven a most enjoyable
evening in previous years so a large attendance of
members is expected on the night.
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Shannon Basin Radio Club AGM
The Shannon Basin Radio Club will hold its AGM on
Friday 11th Dec at 20.30 in Hannons Hotel, Roscommon.
All members are asked to attend and new members are
always welcome. Festive Refreshments will be available
on the night.
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South Dublin Radio Club
This year's South Dublin Radio Club Christmas Party
will take place on Tuesday the 15th of December.
The venue will be the same as last year, "The Morgue",
Tempelogue Village from 8.00 pm until late.
Members of other clubs and visitors are as usual very
welcome to this social event. Limited free food will be
available for paid-up members; visitors can choose from
the bar menu until 9.00 pm.
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Joint Club Christmas Dinner
The North Dublin Radio Club, Fingal Radio Club and the
Howth Martello Radio Group are having a joint Christmas
dinner on Saturday 19th December. The restaurant in the
Coachman's Inn near Dublin Airport is the venue and the
meal will start at 8:30pm.
The Christmas menu is €19.25 with an a la carte menu
also available. This is the second year that this joint
dinner has been organised. Last year's dinner was a
great success and so this year it has been decided to
invite other amateurs, SWLs and friends. Lapsed members
of both clubs would be particularly welcome.
Places are limited and early booking is recommended. If
interested please email tony /at/ ei0mar.org as soon as
possible to make a reservation.
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Items for inclusion in next weeks Radio News should be
forwarded to Charlie EI8JB, preferably via e-mail to
“charlie dot Carolan at gmail dot comö Or by phone to
087-6265418 News can also be submitted via e-mail to
“newsteam at irts dot ieö 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 Thursday in
order to be guaranteed inclusion in the following
Sunday’s bulletin.
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