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Irish Radio Transmitters Society
Radio News Bulletin
Sunday 11th April 2010
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Silent Key EI6CP
It is with regret that we inform you of the death of
Paddy Daly EI6CP. Paddy died in the Mater Hospital in
Dublin on Thursday last where he had been ill for the
past few months. Paddy was in his early nineties and has
been a long standing supporter and member of the Society.
Those who have been licensed for some time will remember
the sterling service that Paddy gave to the Society both
as a Committee menber and for many many years he carried
out the onerous task of both the incoming and outgoing
QSL Manager.
Paddy was a founder member of the Fingal Radio Club and
was instrumental in obtaining their first premises in the
scout hall on Ballygall Road Paddy was technically very
competent and was a keen home constructor and
adapter of equipment. He restored many old
communications receivers to full working order one of
which he donated to the RAF Museum.
In his working life Paddy was a member of An garda
Sioch na and on his retirement held the rank of Inspector
in the Garda Motor Workshops. Paddy was predeceased by
his wife Evelyn a few years ago At the time of writing we
do not have the funeral arrangements.
To Paddys sons Michael, Martin and Patrick and to their
families we extend our sincerest sympathy.
May he rest in peace.
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Information Request Relating to the 2300-2400 MHz Band
We have been asked by ComReg to notify you that a letter
in the following terms will be issuing to all radio
amateurs shortly. This is simply a survey in the context
of the release of spectrum in this band to assist in a
spectrum monitoring exercise as a preparation for
licensing following the recent consultation on this
matter.
The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) is
preparing to open the 2300 - 2400 MHz Band for the
provision of additional licensed services on a nationwide
basis. Radio Amateur users have designated use of the
2300 - 2400 MHz band on a secondary basis and there is
currently no plan to alter this allocation. Further
information on ComReg's plans is available on our
website1.
As part of the preparation for the licensing of the 2300
- 2400 MHz band, ComReg is conducting a spectrum
monitoring campaign. In order not to inadvertently
affect the legitimate operations of Radio Amateurs,
ComReg is seeking a once-off notification of the use of
transmitter equipment in this band.
Equipment operating in any part of the band may be
notified by filling in the enclosed form and sending it
back to ComReg at Patrick Mulvey, ComReg, Abbey Court,
Irish Life Centre, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, or,
alternatively the form can be downloaded from the 2.3GHz
Website1
Your assistance in this matter is appreciated and if you
have any queries please do not hesitate to email me at
2.3ghzinfo@comreg.ie
****
IRTS Annual Dinner AV Presentations
One of the audio visual presentations being prepared for
the Annual Dinner in Dundalk will feature the Islands on
the Air Contest.
Individuals or Groups who have still photos or video of
last year's contest, or indeed any amateur radio related
activity, and who would like them to be considered for
inclusion should forward them to Seamus EI8BP. In
particular, Seamus is anxious to feature all the Island
expeditions.
Seamus may be contacted on 087 259 0691 or at smccague @
eircom.net
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IRTS 78th AGM
The 78th AGM of Irish Radio Transmitters Society will be
hosted by the Dundalk Amateur Radio Society, over the
weekend of the 24 /25th April 2010.The venue will be
Fairways Hotel Dundalk Co Louth.
Tickets for the Dinner on Saturday night at 8.30PM are
selling well at 35 Euro each and are available from Peter
Grant EI4HX Peter's email address is
secretary@ei7dar.com or by Telephone 087 7944779..
The Rally will be held on Sunday 25th of April in the
Fairways Hotel, Dundalk Co Louth. Doors opening at 11.00
AM, all the usual traders will be represented plus some
new ones. Tables will also be available for sole traders
without charge.
Fore more info on the AGM weekend, Dinner & Rally please
check www.irts.ie or www.ei7dar.com
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Theory Examination
The next theory examination for the Amateur Station
Licence will be held on Wednesday, 7th July at 2pm in
the ComReg Offices in Dublin and at other centre's if
warranted by the numbers.
Information on examination fees and other details
please see 'Theory Examination' in the 'Information'
section of the IRTS website at www.irts.ie
Intending candidates are also referred to 'Studying for
the Amateur Radio Examination' in the 'Downloads'
section of the website.
The latest date for receipt of applications to sit the
examination is Wednesday, 23 June next but it is
important to note that places at the exam are allocated
on a first come first served basis.
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Lough Erne Rally and QRP talk to be streamed live
Today's Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club Rally will be
webcast from about 11.30.am. A talk entitled QRP - Why
and How by George Dobbs, G3RJV will be webcast about
14.00 for about an hour including discussion.
To watch these webcasts go to www.batc.org.uk
****
Limerick Radio Club
Members of Limerick Radio Club, took part in last
weekend's 2M Spring Counties Contest and while the WX was
far from ideal, a good day out was had by all and we
would like to thank all stations that contacted us on the
day.
The next club meeting will take place next Thursday
evening April 15th at 19.30 at the Limerick Institute of
Technology and members are reminded that club
subscriptions are now due for renewal and can be paid on
the night
.
****
North Dublin Radio Club
The North Dublin Radio Club held its AGM on 27th March.
Chairman Tony (EI6BQB) and Secretary Tony (EI5EM) were
re-elected and Nick (EI7GOB) was elected as treasurer.
Liam (EI8HY) the outgoing treasurer, indicated that he
did not want to go forward again for election.
In recognition of Liam's many years of loyal service in
that post, the club presented him with the Willie Barron
(EI6BUB) Memorial Trophy. This trophy was designed and
presented to the club in 1998 by Ray (EI7AHB) to be
awarded annually in recognition of service to the club or
to amateur radio in general. Willie Barron, now a silent
key, had served in the past as chairman of NDR and also
as President of the IRTS.
On Easter Monday, members of NDR had the pleasure of
attending Liam's (EI8HY) wedding in Balally Church and
celebrating afterwards at the reception in the Summerhill
House Hotel, Enniskerry. We wish Liam and his new wife
Grace many years of happiness together
****
International Marconi Day
On Saturday 24 April, the Howth Martello Radio Group and
the North Dublin Radio Club will be celebrating
International Marconi Day by operating an IMD award
station from the Martello Tower in Howth using the call-
sign EI0MAR.
The Martello tower houses the vintage radio museum. The
museum web site is www.ei0mar.org. It is hoped to be
active from 9am until 11pm on phone and CW. Visitors are
very welcome.
The Cornish Radio Amateur Club organises this annual
event and details of the awards and a list of award
stations is available on www.gb4imd.org.uk.
****
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club AGM, will take place at
8pm on Tuesday 13th April in the Technology Education
Centre, 2 Spillers Place, Omagh, BT78 1FA
New members welcome.
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Wicklow Radio Club
The Next meeting of the Club is confirmed for wed 14th of
April at 19:30, in the Glebe National School, Wicklow
Town. All are welcome to attend.
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Rallies
Dundalk Amateur Radio Society
The Rally will held on Sunday 25th of April in the
Fairways Hotel, Dundalk Co Louth. Doors opening at 11.00
AM, all the usual traders will be represented plus some
new ones. Tables will also be available for sole traders
without charge.
Bookings for Traders tables to Thos EI2JD email
chairman@ei7dar.com or Peter EI4HX chairman@ei7dar.com
For further Rally info and contact details please check
out the IRTS Website.
http://www.irts.ie/cgi/rallies.cgi
****
History this week
1833 Gauss & Weber, Germany, demonstrate electromagnetic
telegraph.
1852 Word 'Telegram' first used. Albany Evening Journal,
England.
****
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 com" Or by phone to
087-6265418 News can also be submitted via e-mail to
"newsteam 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 Thursday in
order to be guaranteed inclusion in the following
Sunday's bulletin.
Best 73 from John, Sysop @ EI3DIB.#TIPP.IRL.EU
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