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IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday 31st July 2016
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The Kerry Amateur Radio Group now active on DMR

At the most recent club meeting John EI9ESB, gave a presentation
introducing DMR to the attendees. The talk outlined the basics of the
mode and included the various ways to become active. A practical
demonstration followed of a portable DMR access point which is entirely
self contained in a rugged waterproof case.

The attendees were all able to try out the mode with many getting on
air for their first DMR QSO.

Kerry Amateur Radio Group look forward to working many stations via DMR
and plan on activating the mode at the next outing which is the
International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend in August.

Planning for the event at the Cromwell Point Lighthouse on Valentia
Island, Co. Kerry is well underway and the club members were briefed by
the clubs Expeditionary Radio Team on this years station set up, which
will include the new club HF set.

Club members got a chance to familiarise themselves with the operation
of the radio ahead of the International Lighthouse and Lightship
Weekend. The club are looking forward to another successful event and
welcoming many visitors and HAMS at the Cromwell Point Lighthouse on
Valentia Island, Co. Kerry.
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Southern Ireland Repeater Group

The EI2DBR 2m repeater on 145.650 MHz at Devil's Bit Co. Tipperary was
put back into service, having had some repairs and upgrades. The
antenna and feeder were replaced and a higher powered radio was put
into service. The work was carried out by Neil EI3JE and John EI8JA.

Some work was also carried out on the EI7MLR 70cm repeater and the
EI2MLP APRS digipeater at Mount Leinster County Carlow. Antennas and
feeders on both units were replaced and Motorola MTR 2000 70cms
repeater was put into service. This new repeater has a higher power
output than the old one so with the addition of a new antenna and
feeder the coverage should be much improved.

On site were Neil EI3JE, Liam EI8BLB, Nicky EI3JB and John EI8JA.

Big thanks to Ray EI6HFB and Dennis EI2HSB for their help.

We would appreciate signal reports on both repeaters. Reports can be
emailed to: sirnrepeaters /at/ gmail.com.
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Transatlantic Link-up

The Cable station that is situated in Hearts Content Newfoundland,
Canada: this is the opposite end of the old Valentia - Newfoundland
submarine cable.

Barry Harris VO1NC would like to set up a live link-up with Valentia on
10th September 2016.

The station does not necessarily need to be situated in Valentia Cable
station or even on Valentia Island, however, it would be nice if it
could be done.

The contact in Canada is Barry Harris VO1NC and his email is
barry.vo1nc /at/ gmail.com
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South Eastern Amateur Radio Group

Today the South Eastern Amateur Radio Group will be QRV as EI2WRC/P
from the Inistioge Vintage Rally, Inistioge, County Kilkenny. This
promises to be a cery special event and all are welcome today.

South Eastern Amateur Radio Group hold their meetings in the Roanmore
Social and Sports Centre, Cleaboy Road, Waterford. Full details are
available on www.searg.ie

New members or anyone interested in learning more about amateur radio
are very welcome to attend club meetings.
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DX News

A group of 6 U.S. operators will sign PJ6Y from the Island of Saba in
the Caribbean from 2nd to 9th August. QSL Manager is N6JRL.

Freddy F5IRO will be on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores from 5th
to 19th August. He will use the callsign CT8/F5IRO and be mainly active
on CW. QSL to his home call.

Ismo OH2IS will be QRV from the Aland Islands as OH0/OH2IS from 6th to
11th August. He will use CW on 80m to 10m.

Armin DK9PY returns to Jamaica where he will reactivate his 6Y6N
callsign from 6th to 20th August. This will be a holiday style
operation and he will use CW on all bands 160m to 10m. QSL to the home
call.

The special event station GB5RC will be operated during the weekend 5th
to 8th August from the `Ross Revenge' which is moored in the River
Blackwater in Essex. The `Ross Revenge' is the home of Radio Caroline
and the special event station marks 50 years of offshore radio
broadcasting. QSL Manager is G6NHU.
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Next Edition of Echo Ireland - September 2016

Now is the time to send to newsteam /at/ irts.ie items of interest and
news items for publication in the September edition of Echo Ireland.

The editor welcomes all quality input.newsteam /at/ irts.ie
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North Cork Radio Group

NCRG will be holding this years annual rally today Sunday 28th August
2016 at The Commons Express Inn, Commons Road, Blackpool, Cork. Doors
open at 11am and tickets are EUR5 per person, children under 16 years
are free. Everyone is welcome.
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radio news may be telephoned to the radio news editor, Aidan, EI7JC on
085 7100511.

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later than midday on Thursday in order to be guaranteed inclusion in
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