Login: GUEST @ JH4XSY.14.JNET1.JPN.AS [Tsuchiura]
home | newest check | boards | help index | log | ps | userlogin | send sysop | slog | status forward | bcm news | users | version | remove cookie
EI5IN > NEWS 15.07.26 06:52l 64 Lines 6205 Bytes #5 (0) @ WW
BID : 10205_EI5IN
Read: GUEST
Subj: IRISH RADIO TRANSMITTERS SOCIETY NEWS
Path: JH4XSY<JE7YGF<LU4ECL<VK2RZ<W0ARP<CX2SA<VK7AX<VK3AT<EI5IN
Sent: 260714/2143Z 10205@EI5IN.EI5IN.IRL.EURO LinBPQ6.0.25
___ ____ _____ ____
|_ _| _ \_ _/ ___|
| || |_) || | \___ \
| || _ < | | ___) |
|___|_| \_\|_| |____/
Irish Radio Transmitters Society
Radio News Bulletin
Sunday July 12th, 2026
***
Updates from the IRTS
IRTS relies on the support of many volunteers and provides essential services that help the ham radio hobby running nation-wide, among these are the worked-all-Ireland award which promotes friendship through radio contacts, and the coordination of HAREC exams and Morse Code endorsement for those seeking the CEPT class 1 license.
We currently have two vacancies and invite applications for the worked-all-Ireland book sales manager to handle book sale orders, logistics, and record keeping; and for the role of chief Morse tester to coordinate Morse examiners and candidates seeking Morse Code endorsement. Please send applications toirts_secretary@irts.ie
IRTS Hamfest 2026 will take place in Mullingar on the 8th and 9th of August and admission is completely free. This years event is set to be significantly larger than last years, with an expanded range of exhibitions, presentations, and participating clubs.
We are also pleased to be joined by ComReg for a presentation on Saturday afternoon - not to be missed. We are currently accepting new presenters for radio related talks, as well as table bookings from exhibitors. If you are interested, please contact Andy athamfest@irts.ie
The news team will be taking a short break and will return on the 2nd of August - the week before IRTS Hamfest 2026. We'd like to thank all news readers, contributors, and editors, and wish all members and radio operators an enjoyable summer and encourage everyone to enjoy ham radio activities safely.
***
Save the Date: Tog Radio & Retro Weekend
Tog Hackerspace will host a Radio and Retro Weekend on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of October 2026 at Tog Hackerspace, D12 CF6V. Saturday will feature amateur radio workshops, technical talks and demonstrations, including soldering, TinyGS, a pump-up mast, and portable radio trailer, and a packet radio network. This will be followed by Togs monthly Open Social Night, with the pizza oven fired up.
Sunday will begin with a Parks on the Air activation, followed by a Retro Technology Day celebrating vintage computing, electronics, and radio. The weekend is supported by Kildare Amateur Radio Club, North Dublin Radio Club, and South Dublin Radio Club, and funded by Dublin City Council. More details will be available attog.ie/radio
***
New "Midnight Runners" 12-Metre Activity Launched
Ian, EI3LH, has launched a brand-new operating initiative focused entirely on revitalizing activity on the 12-metre band. Named the "Midnight Runners," this unique challenge is dedicated strictly to CW and SSB operations on 12 metres. This is a frequency span often considered a forgotten band. The primary objective is to complete 12 contacts on the 12-metre band during a single operating session to earn a free membership certificate to the club.
The initiative is designed to encourage operators to get outdoors and get active, meaning the qualifying session must be conducted as part of an established field activity, such as Parks, Summits, Lighthouses, or Beaches on the Air. However, home stations are also highly encouraged to participate by chasing and hunting these portable operators to secure their own 12 contacts. Participants should note that casual ragchews and digital modes like FT8 are excluded from the challenge. Full details, guidelines, and rules can be found on Ian's blog at ei3lh.eu/midnight-runners
***
South Dublin Radio Club Summer Break
South Dublin Radio Club will take its summer break the first two weeks of August. Therefore, there will be no club nights at Ballyroan Community Centre on Tuesday 4th and 11th of August. They wish all radio amateurs, hobbyists, and IRTS volunteers safe and happy holidays.
***
VHF/Microwave News
Amateur radio operators and SWLs using frequencies from 30 MHz and higher can continue to enjoy an exceptional period of propagation. High levels of activity stretching from the 8-metre band to 70 centimetres have been noted and can be expected to continue for the time being. Over the coming week, this is complemented with several tropospheric ducting opportunities as indicated by the Hepburn Tropospheric Index. High-pressure atmospheric conditions are expected to create stable paths so you may even hear some unusual FM broadcast radio stations as you spin the dial.
***
83rd Oceania DX Contest Set for October
The 83rd annual Oceania DX Contest returns this October, offering amateurs worldwide the chance to work sought-after DX stations across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and the Pacific. The SSB section will run from October 3rd to 4th, followed by the CW section from October 10th to 11th. Both events span 24 hours, kicking off at 06:00 UTC on Saturday and concluding at 06:00 UTC on Sunday.
The contest covers the 160 to 10-metre bands, excluding WARC bands, with the exchange consisting of a signal report and sequential serial number. Scoring is based on QSO points multiplied by the number of different prefixes worked. A wide variety of entry categories are available, ranging from QRP to high power, as well as dedicated plaque awards for newcomers, YLs, and youth entrants. Electronic log submission is required. Visit oceaniadxcontest.com for rules and logging information.
***
Items for Inclusion in the Next Radio News
That is the news for this week. Thanks to everyone for sending items into the weekly IRTS radio news. They are very much appreciated and are a great way to update the rest of the community about activities. The next HF bulletin will be the 40m bulletin on Sunday, August 2nd at 11 a.m. If you have any club events, activities, meetings, or other items of interest, you are very welcome to email the radio news editor Keith EI5IN via email to newsteam@irts.ie with the details. The next deadline is midnight on Thursday July 30th. Items intended for inclusion in Echo Ireland, which is the IRTS quarterly journal, should be sent to echoireland@irts.ie. We hope you all enjoy your summer break!
前のメール | 次のメール