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Irish Radio Transmitters Society
Radio News Bulletin
Sunday 2nd May 2010
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IRTS 78th AGM
Last weekend the Dundalk Amateur Radio Society hosted the
78th IRTS AGM in the Fairways Hotel Dundalk. The
Anniversary Dinner had close to 100 guests, included reps
for the Minister for Communications, ComReg & Dundalk
Chamber of Commerce. Also in attendance were RSGB
President Mr Dave Wilson M0OBW and his XYL.
The Rally and Annual General Meeting ware also well
attended & the draw for free membership for a year among
those who use direct debit to pay their membership
subscriptions was held at the end of the meeting, and the
winners were announced at the meeting. The five members
whose names were drawn have been informed in writing of
their lucky win.
The AGM was preceded by a Special General Meeting at
which an amended Constitution and Rules for the society
was approved by members. The new constitution and rules
can be downloaded at www.irts.ie/rules
Congratulations to the Dundalk Committee, Members and
Volunteers who worked tirelessly to Organise and make the
IRTS 78th AGM weekend such a success.
****
AREN
Last Sunday at the IRTS AGM in Dundalk, AREN were
presented with the ARUP Cup. The certificate that was
also presented reads " This Award is presented to AREN
Communications Volunteers in recognition of their
continuous training, operations and achievements for the
good of the community."
Accepting the cup on behalf of AREN volunteers John Ronan
EI7IG says "To be honest, I was caught completely by
surprise on the day. That said, I think the award is due
recognition for the work being done continuously by
various groups country wide, who operate under the AREN
banner. This work includes, not only the operating on the
day, but also the public relations aspect, which,
although secondary, is of no less importance to the hobby
as a whole. I'm delighted on behalf of everyone involved
in Emergency Communications throughout the country."
AREN will be assisting with communications next Saturday
the 8th of May when the Inland Waterways Association of
Ireland will be bringing their fleet of boats into Dublin
along the Grand Canal. They are looking to recruit some
additional operators for the exercise which will give you
a flavour of life along the inland waterways as well as
an interesting introduction to AREN.
The operation will be from dawn to dusk but even if you
can assist for a few hours during the day you will be
most welcome. Contact Liam EI3HK 086 2521542 or Paul
EI2CA 087 2523908.
****
Amateur Radio in the European Parliament
IRTS were represented by Seamus EI8BP and Se n EI7CD at
an exhibition in the European Parliament organised by the
IARU Region 1 EUROCOM working group on 26/27 April.. With
the title European Amateur Radio Benefits Society the
exhibition focused on Emergency Communications and
Education & Space, with the aim to raise awareness
amongst European politicians.
The exhibition was sponsored by German MEP Mrs Birgit
Sippel and was opened by IARU Region 1 President Hans
PB2T. The opening was attended by the Euro Commissioner
responsible for International Cooperation, Humanitarian
Aid and Crisis Response Dr Kristalina Georgieva together
with many MEPs and their assistants.
Students from the European School in Brussels were given
a talk on satellites by Gaston Bertels ON4WF, Chairman of
the IARU Amateur Radio Space Exploration Working Group
and were able to have a live QSO with the International
Space Station and meet with astronauts and cosmonauts who
had been aboard the ISS. Also in attendance was Czech
Republic MEP Vladimir Remek who flew in a Soviet
spacecraft in 1978.
****
Lough Erne Radio Club
Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club members were delighted by
news from the IRTS AGM that Herbie Graham Gi6JPO had been
presented with the Pat Conway Cup for services to amateur
radio. For almost 30 years past.
Herbie has been of great service to his Club and the
wider amateur radio community. Examples include his work
on the Lough Erne Rally, the Fermanagh Repeater and the
Club's relationship with the SHARE centre in the
provision of amateur radio courses and activities.
****
Cashoita NI
The Ballymena Radio Club and Antrim and District Amatuer
Radio Society will be jointly activating Shanes Castle,
Antrim, as part of the Steam Traction Engine Show.
The clubs will be using the Cashota-NI callsign
GN4KPT/P on Sunday 2 May 14:00 - 17:00 2010 and Monday 3
May 10:00 - 16:00 2010
Talk-in and information on 145.550
****
Howth Martello Radio Group
The Howth Martello Radio Group participated as an award
station, with the call-sign EI0MAR, for the International
Marconi Day event on Saturday 24 April.
Most contacts were on CW and several other IMD stations
were worked including the one at Cape Cod. The operators
were Tony (EI5EM), John (EI7JG) and Nick (EI7GOB).
The North Dublin Radio Club also held its weekly
meeting in the tower that same evening where the archive
documentary film "Once upon a Tram" was showing. The
film, narrated by the late Cyril Cusack, was made shortly
before the demise of the tram in 1959 and follows
it on its leisurely journey from what is now the Howth
DART station up to the Summit and back again.
The radio museum is now open every day from 11 to 4 until
the end of October. EI0MAR operates from the museum on
most weekends. Pat Herbert, the curator, is always happy
to welcome visitors from groups or clubs,
radio-related or otherwise.
Email pat@ei0mar.org or visit the website
www.ei0mar.org for further information.
****
Special Event Station
Their will be a special event station operational to
celebrate this years Le Mans Race (France). The call sign
will be TM24H.
The station will be QRV from the 30th of May to the 13th
of June & QSL manager will still be F6KFI.
****
Geopark Weekend
Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club again this year will take
part in the weekend international Geoparks Communication
event on 22 & 23 May, with call sign GB2MAC at the Marble
Arch Caves International Global Geopark in Fermanagh and
across into the Republic's County Cavan. GB2MAC will seek
hoping contacts with similar Geopark stations, including
the only other one in Ireland, EI2GEO at the Copper Coast
Geopark in County Waterford.
In May 2009, GB2MAC's most distant contacts were both
with Melbourne, Australia.. Six were with USA Hams.
Others across Europe made 40 in all. Propagation seems a
lot better this year. The Club's GB2MAC team, led by Alan
Gault Gi6JPO, will include experienced amateurs and some
recently licensed from the Club's course and examination
in SHARE back in February. Moreover the Club has recently
purchased a mobile radio mast and other equipment for
setting up this kind of special field station.
In all, this year's third Geopark Communication event
promises to be an enjoyable and interesting weekend.
****
QRP Talk Now Online
Amid much interest in Ireland and world-wide, the QRP
talk by George Dobbs, G3RJV, recently at the Lough Erne
Rally is now available on-line
Go to www.batc.tv Click on the 'Film Archive' icon, and
then select G3RJV QRP Lecture from the drop-down list
there is a link just under the player to save the video
to your computer. Alongside the audio, this excellent
BATC video directly uses the G3RJV slides.
The details of circuits, for example, are sharp, clear
and shown long enough to study in full. This video is
just one of the many useful services offered by BATC to
amateur radio.
Lough Erne ARC is most grateful to George G3RJV, SHARE
and the British Amateur Television Club.
****
South Dublin Radio Club
On Tuesday next the 4th of May John Breen EI7BV will be
giving a talk titled "How did Amateurs get their Bands,
Part two, VHF, UHF and SHF bands"
It will describe a Historic overview of ITU world
conferences and their impact on the radio amateur service
and is open to all including visitors.
It will start at 8pm at Terenure College. Directions are
on the website:
http://www.southdublinradioclub.ie
****
Dundalk Amateur Radio Society
The next meeting of the Society will be next Wednesday 5th
of May at the Clubhouse all are welcome to attend, more
info at ei7dar.com
****
Tipperary Amateur Radio Group
The next monthly meeting of the Tipperary Amateur Radio
Group will take place on Thursday next the 6th of May at
Raheen House Hotel, Raheen Road, Clonmel. at 8.00pm all
are welcome.
****
Rallies
Saturday 29th May 2010 Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club
Rally, Drumgor Youth Centre, Drumgor Heights, Craigavon
Information:www.muarc.com
For further Rally info and contact details please check
out the IRTS Website.
http://www.irts.ie/cgi/rallies.cgi
****
IRTS Radio News Editor Charlie Carolan EI8JB, would like
to express a sincere thank you for the nominations
submitted to the awards Committee. Charlie was awarded
'The Sheila Piper International Trophy' at the AGM, in
recognition of his endeavour and dedication to the News
Service of IRTS.
Charlie would also like to express a thank you to the
Newsreaders, SWL's & Stations who call into the service
with Signal reports and of course to the Individuals and
Clubs that provide material for the Bulletins. Everyone
involved makes the IRTS Radio News Service the Success it
is.
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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