This Week's News

Irish Radio Transmitters Society
Radio News Bulletin
Sunday 29th August 2010

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Echo Ireland

The August issue of Echo Ireland, which will be posted
to members early next week, includes a report by the
members of the IRTS Examinations Board on the most
recent Amateur Radio Licence Examination, held in July.
This report should be of interest to everyone who sat
the examination and to those studying for future exams.
Radio amateurs involved in tutoring students will also
find this report useful.

The new Echo Ireland also includes an article on the
Worked All Ireland awards scheme; the society is
planning to re-kindle interest in this scheme. Other
articles in the August Echo Ireland cover issues
ranging from the construction of valve receivers in the
1960s to the latest news on amateur radio satellites.
The usual update on DXing includes news of a number of
upcoming DXpeditions. All in all, plenty of reading for
everyone interested in amateur radio!
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IRTS Morse testing at North Cork Radio Group Rally.

Morse testing can be made available if required, at the
upcoming North Cork Radio Group Rally on 19th
September. Anyone wishing to sit a morse test should
contact Ger McNamara EI4GXB on 087 2532512 or
ei4gxb /at/ gmail.com
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Closing Date for Theory Examination

It is now less than three weeks to the 17th of
September which is the closing date for applications
to sit the next theory examination for an Amateur
Station Licence. The next exam will be held on
Wednesday the 6th of October at 2 p.m. in the ComReg
Offices in Dublin.

For further information on the application procedure,
exam fees and other details see 'Theory Examination' in
the 'Information' section of the IRTS website at
www.irts.ie
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Dublin 2m News Interruption

During the latter half of August there may be a
temporary interruption of the 11:45 two-metre news
broadcast from Dublin on Sundays. This is unavoidably
due to overlapping holiday commitments of the four
regular newsreaders Tony(EI5EM), John (EI7JG), Frank
(EI6EF) and Liam (EI3HK).

Every effort will be made to maintain the service.
However, if by chance there is no transmission on a
particular Sunday, please accept our apologies in
advance and rest assured that the regular two-metre
service will resume as soon as possible.
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Change of 40M WAI Frequency

It was deceided at the recent IRTS Committee Meeting to
Change the WAI Frequencey from 7.068 to 7.170
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Upcomming 2m Contest & IRTS Field Day

The 2m Counties contest will be held Today
Sun 29 August 2010 and The SSB Field Day will be held
over the weekend of Sat / Sun 4/5 September 2010
more details on the IRTS Website.
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Theory Classes in Clane

There will be classes running on Monday nights over
10 weeks in Scoil Mhuire, Clane for bookings
please phone 045 868255
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MAR Visit

Members of the Mid-Ulster Amateur Radio Club paid a
visit by coach to the vintage radio museum in the
Martello tower in Howth on Sunday 22 August. The trip
was organised by Davy Gregg 2I0IRZ the club treasurer.
The large group was welcomed by Pat Herbert the curator
along with local amateurs Andy (EI4ERB), Bill (EI8BC),
Joe (EI4FV) and Joe Guilfoyle. The craic was mighty and
a good day was had by all.

The visitors QSYed for a meal and refreshments before
returning northwards after a very enjoyable day in Howth.
The Mid-Ulster Club meets on the second Sunday of each month
at the Browlow Resource Centre in Craigavon but is
currently closed for summer recess until Sept. 12 /at/ 3pm
when the club AGM will be held.

The club's website is www.muarc.com. Any other clubs or groups
would be most welcome to visit the vintage radio museum in Howth.
The museum web site is www.ei0mar.org and the email address is
info /at/ ei0mar.org
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Shannonbasin Radio Club

Shannonbasin radio club Will again be hosting the
annual SSB field day on the 4/5 September In Garbally
collage Ballinasloe.

This is an ideal venue for this contest and all clubs
are welcome.

Shannonbasin radio club will also host there now famous
BBQ and all are welcome.

The Club’s recent trip with the Galway radio club to
Inisbofin for this years IOTA Contest is now on YOUTUBE
under the heading "IOTA CONTEST 2010"
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Internet Discussion Forum

There is a new discussion group is located at
radiotopics.com

Here you can discuss all matters from Radio and TV to
Internet topics to Amateur radio itself. It is hoped
that there will be sufficient activity on getting more
sub groups in the Amateur Radio Section,
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Appeal from Pakistan Amateur Radio Society

The Pakistan Amateur Radio Society is asking the
International and National Ham Community to provide
equipment if possible. AREN’s goal is the donation /
purchase of 5 HTs and 5 magmount antennas. Already 3
HTs have been donated and need cash to buy dual band
antennas and spare batteries. All donations should me
made by next Tuesday. The equipment could be new or
used but should in a workable condition. In order to
facilitate collection and shipping of donated equipment
from EI to our counterparts in Pakistan. Please contact
Conor at email ei4jn /at/ aren.ie Conor’s mobile 087 7993085
for further information or pledges of donations.
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IARUMS news

It is requested that amateurs & SWL's please keep a
listening watch around 28.265 FM as there have been
incursions by churches on this frequency heard
throughout Europe at up to 59 +20db. Please send
details of names etc used so we can identify locations
and report them to ComReg for investigation.

All information can be sent to Ger McNamara EI4GXB
who is the IRTS IARUMS co-ordinator at ei4gxb /at/ gmail
or 087 2532512
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International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend

Last weekend, members of Limerick Radio Club activated
Tarbert Island Lighthouse as part of International
Lighthouse weekend. Over 900 QSO's were made, and the
recently acquired Cushcraft A4S HF beam certainly
proved itself.

Members who took part were Tony EI2AW, Dermot EI2GT,
David EI2GBB, Mike EI2IX, Gerry EI3JU, Ger EI4GXB, John
EI6IW, Simon EI7ALB, Alan EI8EM, Kris EI9GAB, Dave
EI9GBB and Brendan EI9GHB. A great weekend was enjoyed
by all and the new licensees got a chance to go on the
air and work some DX.

The lighthouse non contest weekend saw over 440
registrations in 40 countries setting the scene for a
great weekend.

Charlie EI8JB, John EI6GHB and David EI7GEB were
operating /P from St Johns Point Lighthouse. Lighthouse
number is IE0005 and TIM EI5GVB was operating /p from
Boradhaven IE0006

There are some reviews and photos listed in the
Feedback 2010 area of the organizers website at
illw.net
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LRC Special Event Station

LRC members are this weekend putting on a special event
station at Atlantic Airventure in Shannon. Co. Clare to
celebrate 100 years of Irish Aviation. Activity will
take place on all bands on SSB and CW and the club call
EI4LRC will be used.
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Rallies

North Cork Radio Group is pleased to announce their
first annual rally and electronics fair at the
Blarney Golf Resort, Tower, Co Cork. on Sunday
September the 19th 2010

More information is available via the Groups website
www.NorthCorkRadioGroup.com, traders are very welcome
but it essential that they contact the events organiser
Liam EI7GTB, Tel: 085-7039042 Email: ei7gtb /at/
gmail.com as soon as possible.

For further details on Rallies please see
www.irts.ie/rallies
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History this Week

1887 Edison patents 'Kinetoscope' device produces
moving pictures.

1891 Thomas Edison applied for a movie camera patent.
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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 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.