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IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday May 4th 2008
Friedrichshafen Rally
Following the success of the IRTS presence at last year's event, the Society again plans to host a stand at this year's Rally scheduled from June 27th to 29th. The objectives associated with the IRTS presence at this prestigious event event may be summarised as follows: (1) To raise the image of IRTS among the other European societies. (2) To promote Ireland and things Irish among the large attendance and (3) To provide a base and resting place for IRTS members attending the Rally.
In order to draw up a roster of Irish hams visiting the Rally who might be willing to help in manning the Stand, those planning to travel are invited to send their names and contact details to Sean Donelan EI4GK. Sean's email address is “donelansean at gmail dot com”. The commitment required from any individual is unlikely to be great but any assistance offered will be much appreciated.
Shannon Basin Radio Club
The Shannon Basin Club is having a meeting in Hannons Hotel, Roscommon Town on Wednesday night next the 7th of May at 8.30 p.m. All are welcome.
South Eastern Amateur Radio Group
John McCarthy EI8JA and Nicky Madigan EI3JB will be visiting Belarus with Chernobyl Aid Ireland.
On the return journey starting on the 13th of May, they plan on being QRV from Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Belgium, Holland, France, England and Ireland. Operation will be on 40 metres (centered around the WAI frequency) and on 20 metres around 14.200 MHz plus or minus depending on QRM.
Cork Radio Club, Rally Venue Change
As you are probably aware by now the venue for the Cork Radio Rally has changed.
Due to the closure of the Blarney Park Hotel the club has had to move the Rally to a new location. The Hotel that CRC has selected offers the same facilities as Blarney giving even more space to accommodate more traders and amateurs.
Cork Radio Club are very much looking forward to hosting the rally this year at the new venue 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.
Upcoming Rallies
The Bangor and district Amateur Radio Society will hold their Summer Radio and Computer Rally at the Crawfordsburn Country Club, Bangor, Co. Down on Sunday the 15th of June. Doors open at noon and admission is free. A good selection of traders will be attending and the bring and buy will be in operation. For more information contact Bill Langtry, GI4AAM or visit www.bdars.com
GB3GEO Special Event
GB3GEO will be on the air from The Prehistoric Caves, of “Kent’s Cavern”, England’s oldest home in Britain. GB3GEO will be situated in The English Riviera (Torbay) that is recognised as having Geo Park status. There are six in the UK, and fifty-three in the world. It is hoped that GB3GEO will help to promote geological heritage to the general public.
There will be a special open day at the caves on Sunday the 25th and GB3GEO will be on the air during the weekend of 24th and 25th of May, operation is on 80 metres to 2 metres and the station will be run by Martin G3VOF, with help from John G7HIK, Paddy M1EIW, and Roger 2E0GHR.
There will be a special QSL card sent for all QSO’s made with GB3GEO via the bureau.
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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