NEWS FOR SCOTLAND & CLUB NEWS (GB2RS) Extracts inc Additions
SSB VOICES
Members of WoSARS are taking part in SSB NFD over this weekend 2/3rd September from Ardmore Point near Cardross. Checkout CALENDAR for more information.
RETURN TO FORMAL MEETINGS
Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club, formal meetings will return on Tuesday the 12th of September.
SOLDER SMOKE
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will have its usual Solder Group meeting from 6pm on Wednesday. The club will be meeting at 8pm on Friday at its Rose Street club rooms. For more information check out the club’s website via wosars.club & Pat, 2M1CKE Secretary
DOWN BY THE COAST
Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. For details of club activities and nets visit gm0ayr.org Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614
FOXY LADY
Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club’s second DF night of the year has been moved from the 15th of September to this coming Friday 8th of September, due to holiday arrangements. The club usually meets on the first Friday of the month for a club night in the lounge bar of the Thorntree Inn. The next meeting will be held on Friday the 6th of October. Bob, GM4UYZ, 01875 811723, www.cpsarc.com
FURTHER NEWS
TERRY’S 73 CUBED
RadCom Extract “……….. (GM3WUX) During the week of my 73rd birthday, 2 to 8 October, I plan to walk 73 laps of a familiar loop in Glasgow’s Queens Park. Each lap will be about 1.4 miles and include at least 200 feet of ascent. So, the whole walk will be about 100 miles including over 14,000 feet of ascent. Being totally blind, I plan to do this unassisted, using my long cane. I’m doing this in honour of my best friend, Jeremy Browne, G3XZG, who died of cancer last year ………………” More information HERE .
OTHER CLUB NETS AND MEETINGS
Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A fuller summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at RSGB – GB2RS News for Scotland
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
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GM1MLY SK
Michael Bull, GM1MLY who was an active operator on VHF for many years and also helped install the first repeater, GB3NU, on the Western Isles. Michael lived for many years on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides.
GB2RS SUNDAY EVENING TIME CHANGE
From this week onwards, the evening GB2RS broadcast for the Glasgow area will be read on Sundays at 7.30pm on 145.525MHz. For more information contact Michael, GM5AUG via dr13@rsgb.org.uk
2M SLOW CW
Michael, GM5AUG, who is RSGB District Representative for Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, provides GB2CW Slow Morse for Glasgow and the surrounding area on 144.600MHz FM every Monday and Thursday at 8pm.
SOLDER SMOKE
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will have its usual Solder Group meeting from 6pm on Wednesday. The club will be meeting at 8pm on Friday at its Rose Street club rooms (though this Friday maybe a bit quiet with a few members heading East to the Mini-Rally – below). For more information check out the club’s website via wosars.club & Pat, 2M1CKE Secretary
GB3DG DAILY NET (AND THURSDAY NIGHT)
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club, together with Dumfries and Galloway RAYNET group, has an open net on GB3DG every day at noon. All are welcome. There is also a net on the GB3DG repeater every Thursday from 7.15pm, then joining via Zoom from 8pm. Oli, MM0YOS, info@gm4riv.org
MINI-RALLY
Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club usually meets on the first Friday of the month for a club night in the lounge bar of the Thorntree Inn. The next club night will be held on Friday the 4th of August. On the 11th of August the Club will be holding its yearly mini rally at the Community Centre from 6 to 9pm. Tables are first come first served. Bob, GM4UYZ, 01875 811723, www.cpsarc.com
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GB1CWC
Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at the Club House, Throsk, FK7 7XY at 7pm on Thursday. The club is open for projects and operating on Sundays from 10am. The Society is running multi-station, Special Event Station, GB1CWC, from its clubhouse in Throsk, near Stirling, from Thursday the 10th of August to Sunday 13th of August 2023, celebrating Stirling hosting the time trial events in the inaugural UCI, Cycling World Championships. The Society would like to extend an invitation to individual radio amateurs and clubs to participate as guest operators at this multi-station event. Any individual or club interested in participating as guest operators should email secretary@gm6nx.com with the date and time they would like to operate the station. This is to ensure they will be guaranteed a slot in the operating schedule. Short-wave listeners and the general public are also welcome to attend. For more Information on the Special Event Stations, directions and the location of the Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society clubhouse, please visit gm6nx.com secretary@gm6nx.com
OTHER CLUB NETS AND MEETINGS
Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at wosars.club/radio-nets
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
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SUNDAY PROJECTS
Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at the Club House, Throsk, FK7 7XY at 7pm on Thursday. The club is open for projects and operating on Sundays from 10am. secretary@gm6nx.com
MEET-UP
On Tuesday there will be a Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club special event in-person meeting at The Mull of Galloway Gallie Craig Café. This will be a lunchtime and afternoon meet-up. Oli, MM0YOS, info@gm4riv.org
REPEATER CHAT
On Tuesday, Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society will be on the air via GB7SS for the Moray Chat. GM8HWZ/MM0TQH, www.mfars.club mfars.secretary@gmail.com
COFFEE & CHAT
On Wednesday, Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society will be meeting for coffee and conversation from 7pm. Invernessradiosociety@gmail.com
BEER & CHAT
Also on Wednesday evening, Lothians Radio Society will be meeting at Wee Bennet’s Bar, Morningside in Edinburgh. Andy Sinclair, MM0FMF, secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com
The film was joint winner in the groups category of the prestigious festival that showcases the distinctive Doric language and culture, most closely associated with north-east Scotland.
The film includes a specially written fiddle music theme, based on Morse code.
Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at wosars.club/radio-nets
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
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SUMMER RECESS
Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club is in summer recess and now meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in its clubhouse at 34a Main Street, Crookedholm. During the recess, informal meetings will continue on Tuesdays and formal meetings will return on the 12th of September. The on-air quiz will return on Sunday the 3rd of September. There are currently no other on-air meetings or nets. klarcinfo@gmail.com
AERIAL WORK
Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society will be meeting on Tuesday the 4th of July to check out its HF Tri-bander for the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. The meeting will start at 7.15pm at The Edgar Road Reserve Centre, Elgin. GM8HWZ/MM0TQH, www.mfars.club mfars.secretary@gmail.com
VIRTUAL NET
On Wednesday, Lothians Radio Society has its Viral Net on 144.350MHz USB at 8pm. Andy Sinclair, MM0FMF, secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com
FURTHER NEWS ITEMS
TONIGHT@8
The next RSGB live Tonight@8 webinar will take place at tomorrow night – 8pm on Monday the 3rd of July, with Eric P. Nichols, KL7AJ presenting “Receiving antennas are different”. Eric, who has written numerous amateur radio and electronics articles over the past 30 years, says that almost every ham radio station can benefit from a separate receiving antenna. Effective receiving antennas are optimised for best signal-to-noise ratio, not necessarily the greatest gain. Tune in to the RSGB YouTube channel or special BATC channel to hear Eric discuss the countless interesting means of building high signal-to-noise ratio receiving antennas. You can find out more at rsgb.org/webinars
MEET-UP
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club, together with Dumfries and Galloway RAYNET group, has an open net on GB3DG every day at noon. All are welcome. There is also a net on the GB3DG repeater every Thursday from 7.15pm, then joining via Zoom from 8pm. On Tuesday the 11th of July there will be a Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club special event in-person meeting at The Mull of Galloway Gallie Craig Café. This will be a lunchtime and afternoon meet-up. Oli, MM0YOS, info@gm4riv.org
OTHER CLUB NETS AND MEETINGS
Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at wosars.club/radio-nets
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
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GB0SSB
Glenrothes and District Radio Club’s Tuesday and Thursday multi-speed CW practice sessions and natter nets continue at 7.30pm on 145.425MHz FM. The Club station located at Scotland’s Secret Bunker near Crail will be operating using the callsign GB0SSB today (Sunday), the 25th of June. Eric, GM4FQE, 01333 450 75
GB3AG NETS
Dundee Amateur Radio Club holds open nets on Sundays and Wednesdays from 7.30pm via the GB3AG repeater. Further details are available on the events page of the club’s website. The club welcomes visitors. Martin, 2M0KAU, 07763 708 933
SCOTTISH BORDERS TECH SUPPORT
On Wednesday, from 8pm to 9pm, George, MM0JNL will be hosting his DR16 Support Net via the GB3BT repeater. The net is open to anyone, within range, who has any radio-related issues and needs assistance or guidance, and as an open session with the local RSGB representative for Members and non-Members alike. dr16@rsgb.org.uk
POTA
On Wednesday, Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society will be taking part in a Parks on the Air event. Invernessradiosociety@gmail.com
BAR-B-QUE
On Wednesday, Lothians Radio Society will be enjoying its Summer Barbecue event at Bates Motel. Andy Sinclair, MM0FMF, secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com
FURTHER NEWS ITEMS
TONIGHT@8
The next RSGB live Tonight@8 webinar will take place at 8pm on Monday the 3rd of July, with Eric P. Nichols, KL7AJ presenting “Receiving antennas are different”. Eric, who has written numerous amateur radio and electronics articles over the past 30 years, says that almost every ham radio station can benefit from a separate receiving antenna. Effective receiving antennas are optimised for best signal-to-noise ratio, not necessarily the greatest gain. Tune in to the RSGB YouTube channel or special BATC channel to hear Eric discuss the countless interesting means of building high signal-to-noise ratio receiving antennas. You can find out more at rsgb.org/webinars
OTHER CLUB NETS AND MEETINGS
Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at wosars.club/radio-nets
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND & CLUB NEWS (GB2RS) Extracts inc Additions
MULTISPEED CW PRACTICE
The Online Amateur Radio Community runs a 40m slow-to-medium speed CW net every Monday evening at 7pm. All are welcome to join in. For more information see morse.oarc.uk On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the group holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk
AND
Glenrothes and District Radio Club’s Tuesday and Thursday multi-speed CW practice sessions and natter nets continue at 7.30pm on 145.425MHz FM. Listen out for the club’s military-style radio station located at Scotland’s Secret Bunker. Eric, GM4FQE, 01333 450 753
AGM
On Wednesday, Lothians Radio Society will be holding its AGM. Andy Sinclair, MM0FMF, secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com
6 METRE OPERATION
On Monday, Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 433.525MHz from 8pm. Next Saturday and Sunday, club members will be working portable on the 6m band. Norman, GM1CNH, 0774 094 6192
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AFTERNOON MEET-UP
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club, together with Dumfries and Galloway RAYNET group, has an open net on GB3DG every day at noon. All are welcome. There is also a net on the GB3DG repeater every Thursday from 7.15pm, then joining via Zoom from 8pm. On Tuesday the 11th of July there will be a Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club special event in-person meeting at The Mull of Galloway Gallie Craig Café. This will be a lunchtime and afternoon meet-up. Oli, MM0YOS, info@gm4riv.org
OTHER CLUB NETS AND MEETINGS
Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at wosars.club/radio-nets
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
CONTENTS:
ALARA
Inverhuron Ham Radio Club, Canada.
Eva HB9FPM Swiss YL On the air via Remote station in Canada
Austrian yl OE5TTB Silvia
Turkish yl Merzuke Gediktaş 9A/TA7YLY – DXCC Certificate
South America Museum Weekend 19 – 21 May 2023
SK – CT1YH Lucia Silva Santos Tome
June Birthday
Calendar & Contacts
Beloved DXer, contester and referee for WRTC this year – Richard King, K5NA, of Texas, had become a Silent Key just a week ago. He was electrocuted while helping another amateur take down a Yagi from a tower. Read MORE ………….
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND & CLUB NEWS (GB2RS) Extracts inc Additions
MORSE PRACTICE
Michael, GM5AUG is starting a new 80m GB2CW transmission on Sundays at 7.30pm around 3555kHz. This is intended for anyone who wishes to learn CW, at any level. Following the transmission, feedback for students will be available via Zoom. For more information, please email gm5aug@topple.scot & wosars.club .
AGM
On Tuesday, Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting in the Reserve Centre, Elgin. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. GM8HWZ/MM0TQH www.mfars.club mfars.secretary@gmail.com
TECHNICAL & SUPPORT NET
On Wednesday, from 8pm to 9pm, George, MM0JNL, will be hosting a Technical and Support Net via GB3BT. The net is open to anyone, within range, who has any radio-related issues and needs assistance or guidance. This is a peer-support net, the aim of which is to provide support to fellow amateurs. dr16@rsgb.org.uk
ANNIVERSARY DINNER
On Thursday, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society will be holding its 75th Anniversary Dinner. Fred, GM3ALZ, 01975 651 365
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THE LOMOND SUNDAY NET
The Lomond Sunday Night Net has now been suspended for its summer break and will resume in October. Paul MM3DDQ mm3ddq@gmail.com
GMDX CONVENTION AND DINNER
Advance notification now that the 4th annual GMDX CONVENTION AND DINNER will take place on Saturday the 15th of April 2023 at the King Robert Hotel, Stirling. Further details can be found on QRZ.com
ASRA RALLY
The 2023 ASRA Rally at Braehead will be held on Sunday the 14th of May. For more information contact Stephen Kelly via admin@braeheadradiorally.com
OTHER CLUB NETS AND MEETINGS
Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at wosars.club/radio-nets
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
SUNDAY
Dundee Amateur Radio Club will be holding open nets on Sundays and Wednesdays from 7.30pm on GB3AG. The next Club Meeting will be on the 18th April. Martin, 2M0KAU, 07763 708 933
Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club holds a net on Sundays from 2pm around 3.720MHz using SSB, later moving to around 3.540MHz at 2.30pm for a CW net. The next club meeting will be held on Tuesday the 21st March. Alternate Tuesdays see a natter night on Zoom at 7.30pm. klarcinfo@gmail.com
Kingdom Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 7pm on 144.750MHz. Steve, MM0SKX, 0771 105 9343
Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at the Club House, Throsk, FK7 7XY at 7pm on Thursday. The club is open for projects and operating on Sundays from 10am. secretary@gm6nx.com
The Viking Amateur Radio Net runs on Sundays from 6pm on 3.660 or 3.639MHz. Details are on their Facebook page. (Note – checkout their Facebook Page to verify if this group is still active?)
MONDAY
DV Scotland has a multi-mode net on Monday from 8pm to 9.30pm using GM5DVS. This is via all DV Scotland Repeaters on Talk Group 23556. Time Slot 2. In addition, via Allstar HUB 53937 and Echolink MM1CXE. Details of how to connect are at dvscotland.net
Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday at 8pm on 433.525MHz. On Saturday, there will be a club meeting and social evening. Norman, GM1CNH, 0774 094 619
Glasgow University Wireless Society net will take place on Monday evening around 145.525MHz from 6pm. Michael 2M0GUI, mm0wsg@neotes.uk
Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with ???? … on Monday. See hrn.world
Paisley Amateur Radio Club holds a net on Mondays from 8pm on 144.550MHz and on Zello. Tuesday sees a DMR net in room 4415 from 8pm. On Thursday, there is an FM net on 144.550MHz and on Zello from 7.30pm. Stuart, MM0PAZ, 0742 665 0757.
TUESDAY
Glenrothes and District Radio Club has Morse tuition on 145.425MHz FM from 7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Check-in is from 7.15pm. Eric, GM4FQE, 01 333 450 753
Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club holds a net on Sundays from 2pm around 3.720MHz using SSB, later moving to around 3.540MHz at 2.30pm for a CW net. The next club meeting will be held on Tuesday the 4th of April. Alternate Tuesdays see a natter night on Zoom at 7.30pm. klarcinfo@gmail.com
Largs & District Amateur Radio Club meets on the Third Tuesday of every month and the next meeting will be Tuesday 18th April in The Largs Museum, 2 Manse Court, Largs. All are welcome. James, GM0GMN james@bertram.scot
Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society has a club night at Crofthead on Tuesday from 7.30pm. On Thursday there is a net on 145.575MHz at 7.30pm. Cathie, 2M0DIB, 01506 433 846.
WEDNESDAY
Caithness Amateur Radio Society has club nets at 2pm on Wednesday and Saturday on 3.740MHz. Club meetings happen in Skirza, near John O’Groats. Nigel, MM7BWT, Mansfield.n27@gmail.com
Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society meets in the Focus Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels at 8pm on Wednesday. Jim Keddie, mail@gm7lun.co.uk
Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society has a net via GB7BI, or on BI Chat 475 if Highlands and Islands is busy, from 8pm. Invernessradiosociety@gmail.com
Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has a ragchew on talk group 23550 from 8pm to 10pm on Wednesday. On Thursday there is a net on 70.425MHz from 8pm (check this out, it may longer be taking place (March 2023)). Friday sees the club meeting at Newarthill Community Education Centre, Newarthill, ML1 5JU from 7pm. Simon, 2M0LSG,Secretary@mlars.co.uk.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will have its usual Solder Group meeting from 6pm at the Centre for Contemprary Arts, Sauchihall Street. Checkout wosars.club .
THURSDAY
Lomond Radio Club meets Thursday evenings in the club rooms at the John Connolly Centre in Renton at 7.30pm. Simon, MM0XME, mm0xme@outlook.com
The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link. onlineradioclub.org.
FRIDAY
Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. The next club meeting will be held on Friday the 7th April. On alternate Fridays there is a Zoom natter. Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 461
Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club usually meets on the first Friday of the month for a club night in the lounge bar of the Thorntree Inn. The next club night will be the 7th April meeting. Bob, GM4UYZ, 01875 811723, www.cpsarc.com
Strathclyde Park Amateur Radio Club has a net from 7.30pm on 145.400MHz, and in addition on the BATC channel from 8pm. Bill, MM0SFB, gm0syv@btinternet.com
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will have its usual Club meeting at 8pm on Friday at its Rose Street club rooms. Checkout wosars.club/calendar for further information.
SATURDAY
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that it is now meeting monthly on Saturdays. The next meeting will be at the AIRD Centre on Saturday the 15th of April from 11am to 3pm. Together with Dumfries and Galloway RAYNET group, there is an open net on GB3DG every day at noon. All are welcome. Every third Thursday of the month the club meets at the AIRD Unit in Stranraer, from 8pm to 9pm. There is also a net on GB3DG every Thursday from 7.15pm, then joining with Zoom from 8pm. Oli, MM0YOS, info@gm4riv.org
