
IRTS RADIO NEWS BULLETIN - Sunday 6th of November 1994

This news bulletin was compiled and edited by Steve Wright,
EI5DD, in conjunction with the members of the Galway VHF Group.

IT ONLY TAKES ONE !!!

A sad tale was reported by Tony, EI5EM, which would leave a
sour taste to any avid award hunter and serious DX operator.
Tony recently had a CW QSO with a European Station on 80 metres
and shortly afterwards received a package direct to his address.
A correct QSL card was enclosed for the 80 metre contact plus a
card for a CW QSO on 160 metres which never took place. A blank
third party QSL card was enclosed for a special event Marconi
Station QSO. A note was enclosed particularly requesting a QSL
card for the fictitious QSO on 160 metres for 8 Band DXCC - this
card was necessary as 160 metre QSO's with EI are particularly
difficult.

The operator also supplied a list of blank QSL's in addition to
the special event one enclosed.  It was obvious that these would
become available if the 160 metre QSL was sent. Tony filled out
the legitimate QSL card with suitable comments and returned the
other two cards with appropriate comments. Amongst the rare
cards available from the operator in question were HB0, IS0,
4U1ITU, UA0I, 4K1A, 7X2, SV, 3V8, V63, and UA9.

Printed in bold type on the rogue operators QSL card were the
words "DXCC Honor Roll".       =20

EAST CORK GROUP.

The results of the 1994 ARRL contests show EI7M achieving 2nd
place in the European table in the CW section and 3rd place in
the SSB contest. With results such as these it will not be too
long before the East Cork Group achieve a first place.
Congratulations to all participants of this progressive group.=20

The East Cork Group took part in the biggest contest of the year
over the holiday weekend. True to form, the beautiful weather of
the previous weeks turned nasty on the Friday as the antenna
systems were being erected and the high winds persisted for the
duration of the contest. In addition to the usual antennas,
which include monobanders for 10, 15, and 20 metres, a full wave
loop an 40 metres and dipoles for 80 and 160 metres, two new
antennas were built in recent weeks. A five eighth wave vertical
was erected for 40 metres, which also performs well on 80
metres, and a two element quad was made for 40 metres.

Regrettably, the quad did not survive the high winds and it will
be a case of "back to the drawing board" for the CW leg of the
Worldwide contest at the end of the month. Band conditions were
strange with exceptional conditions on 10 metres over the two
days with 100 countries worked. Unfortunately propagation to the
States was very poor on the high bands resulting in a lower QSO
total than previously experienced.

DUNGARVAN RADIO CLUB.

The newly formed Dungarvan Radio Club set up a station for the
local Scout Troop for the recent Jamboree on the air. The HF
station was operated by Pat, EI9EX, while VHF operations were in
the capable hands of Jim, EI7EFB, and SWL John Joe, EI1211.
RTTY, WEFAX, and Packet Radio were demonstrated to a very
interested audience over the two days of operation. Much
interest was generated in club membership and the holding of
classes is being investigated. The group have been fortunate in
obtaining the use of the top floor of the scout hall in Mary
Street, Dungarvan, as a club premises. We look forward to
further reports from the Dungarvan Club in the future. =20

ATHLONE RADIO CLUB.

Athlone Radio Club will be holding a meeting in the Shamrock
Lodge Hotel on Tuesday the 8th of November at 8 pm in an attempt
to revive the Club and stimulate interest in the hobby of Radio
and electronics in the area. Anyone interested in any form of
Radio or electronics hobbies are most welcome to attend.
Enquiries about the Athlone Radio Group should be directed to
EI6HW at QTHR.   =20

DONEGAL (TIR CONAILL) AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY.

At a well attended meeting of the Donegal Tir Conaill Amateur
Radio Society, held in Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey, on the 25th
of September, a short business meeting was held to discuss the
forthcoming Mobile Rally and Junk Sale to be held on the 13th of
November. A quiz was organised and run by Eric, GI4SXV. The
winning team, following a tie-break, consisted of Eunan, EI3AX
and Des, GI0DES. A very enjoyable night was had by all and it is
hoped that more will be planned in the future.=20

CW classes are planned for one night per week for approximately
20 weeks. The fee for the class will be in the region of =9C40.00
with no less than 15 students taking part.

The Donegal Tir Conaill Amateur Radio Society will be holding
their Annual Mobile Rally and Junk Sale in Jackson's Hotel,
Ballybofey on Sunday the 13th of November with doors opening at
11 am. A dinner will be held on the Saturday night at 8 pm and
all are welcome to attend especially those who may be travelling
=66rom distant parts and staying overnight prior to the Rally. A
presentation of the City and Guilds certificates will take place
at the dinner for those who successfully completed the radio
theory course and passed the exam.    =20

ITEMS FOR INCLUSION.

Items for inclusion in the Radio News Bulletins should be
addressed to Steve Wright, EI5DD, C/o Department of Pathology,
Regional Hospital, Galway. FAX messages may be sent to EI5DD at
091-24216. All items included in the Radio News Bulletins will
be passed on to Dave, EI4BZ, for inclusion in the monthly
newsletter. Items for inclusion in the Printed News should be
sent to Dave Moore, EI4BZ, at QTHR, phoned to 021-632444 during
the day, or to 021-883555 in the evenings. Items may be sent by
Packet Radio to EI4BZ at EI7DKB-5. Fax messages may be sent to
021-632730.

