IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday May 25th, 2025

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IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday May 25th, 2025
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Silent Key - Phil Cantwell EI9P

   It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Phil
   Cantwell, EI9P, late of Trim County Meath on May 22nd, 2025. Phil was
   from Castlecomer in Co. Kilkenny and was a very well-known and liked
   mentor and amateur radio enthusiast. He was also the founder of the
   Royal Meath Radio Club. Phil was featured in an RT� television report
   regarding the Lough Erne Radio Rally in 1990 which can still be viewed
   on the RT� Archives website. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies
   to his wife Br�d, his children Vincent, Olivia, Carol, Marina, and
   Philippa, his extended family, and wide circle of friends.

   Ar dheis D� go raibh a anam. May he rest in peace.
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News from the IRTS

   HF newsreaders are required to join our current panel of newsreaders
   for the weekly Sunday morning 40m and 80m IRTS news bulletins. There is
   very little involved in reading a bulletin and no experience is
   necessary. If any licensed IRTS member living in EI feels like that
   they would be interested in becoming part of the IRTS newsreaders panel
   or if you require more information, please get in touch with the IRTS
   News Coordinator Seany EI2HZB by phone on 083 4713001 or via email to
   irts_pro /at/ irts.ie.

   The next IRTS committee meeting will take place on Thursday, June 5th
   at 8:00 p.m. on the Zoom platform. All IRTS affiliated clubs are
   reminded that under Rule 16.1, the members in each affiliated club,
   society, or other body may elect a representative and an alternate
   annually to attend IRTS committee meetings. Clubs wishing to send a
   representative should notify the IRTS Secretary, Andy EI7IOB at
   irts_secretary /at/ irts.ie in advance to ensure notification and links
   are provided.

   Well done to all applicants that completed the recent HAREC exams and
   congratulations to those who passed and have now, or soon will, receive
   their shiny new licences. For IRTS members, please make sure to
   email memrecords /at/ irts.ie  providing details of your new callsigns
   so we can update the records. Well done also and many thanks to the
   IRTS exam board and ComReg who did a great job at getting the results
   out so quickly.
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South Eastern Amateur Radio Group EI2WRC

   The May meeting of the EI2WRC group will take place tomorrow, Monday,
   May 26th at 8 p.m. sharp at the South East Technological University
   Netlabs Research and Innovation Building, SETU West Campus,
   Carriganore, Waterford. The Eircode is X91 WR86. New members or anyone
   that has an interest in amateur radio or communications in general are
   very welcome to come along. SWLs are in particular very welcome to
   attend also.

   The South Eastern Amateur Radio Group will be QRV as EI2WRC/P from the
   Old Copper Mine, Tankardstown, Bunmahon, Co. Waterford on Sunday, June
   8th, 2025. Although there has been no official European Geopark
   Activations in recent years, the club is pleased to announce that the
   location can be activated in the following categories: Echo India Flora
   and Fauna as EIFF-0263 Mid Waterford Coast SPA.

   It also it has a 2 for 1 on Parks on the Air which are EI-0162 Mid
   Waterford Coast SPA and EI-0163 Tankardstown Copper Mine. The old
   copper mine building comes in as part of the COTA-EI and has been
   assigned the COTA-EI designator EI-01566. EI2WRC look forward to
   hearing you all on HF and the SIRN on the day or you are passing by
   drop in and say hello!

   For more information about EI2WRC, their activities, and for contact
   details please see www.searg.ie
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North Dublin Radio Club AGM

   The 2025 AGM of North Dublin Radio Club took place on the 10th of May
   at Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre. The following committee
   members were elected: Chairman Brian EI8LC, Treasurer Anthony EI6K,
   station manager Chris EI5HHB, project manager and PRO Tony EI5EM, IRTS
   club representative Garret EI7KX, Auditor Clive EI2LG, and Secretary
   Houzuo (Howard) EI9LC. In addition, Dermot EI4ESB and Liam EI8HY will
   continue serving as trustees.

   You can find out more about North Dublin Radio Club at www.ei0ndr.com
   The club meets weekly at 8 p.m. on Saturdays at the Artane Beaumont
   Family Recreation Centre.
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Marconi Talk on May 26th in Dublin

   There will be a talk on the topic of Marconi's achievements by Joe
   Farley tomorrow, Monday May 26th. Joe is a distinguished naval
   historian and former radio officer. He will share fascinating insights
   into the powerful role played by radio from 1900 to the 1950s, with an
   emphasis on Marconi's achievements and his close ties to the
   Kingstown/D�n Laoghaire area.

   Joe's talk commences at 11.30 a.m. in the Studio Theatre, dlr Lexicon -
   that's Dun Laoghaire's public library. Everyone is welcome and no
   booking is required.
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South Dublin Radio Club Hosting an Amateur Radio Open Night

   South Dublin Radio Club will host an exciting amateur radio open night
   this Tuesday May 27th as part of Dublin Tech Week. This is a week-long
   celebration of innovation and technology, uniting tech lovers,
   professionals, and communities across the city.

   Participants will be able to experience live radio demos, the
   latest digital radio modes, hands-on experiments, and learn how radio
   waves connect the world. You are invited to come and see
   software defined radio and listen to shortwave radio and more. Whether
   you're a tech enthusiast, tinkerer, or curious beginner, you will be
   able to discover the magic of amateur radio and how you can get
   involved.

   The venue is the Ballyroan Community Centre, Rathfarnham, Dublin D14
   F1W1. All are welcome. More information may be found
   at dublintechweek.com.
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Summits on the Air Information Session by Mid-Ulster Amateur Radio Club

   The Mid-Ulster Amateur Radio Club is hosting a Summits on the Air or
   SOTA information session on June 7th. They invite all club members and
   visiting ham radio enthusiasts to join the fun and bring your handheld
   radio gear. The venue is Carricktuke GI-CA/003 and this activation
   coincides with the GI/EI SOTA weekend. For further information, email
   muarc.secretary /at/ yahoo.co.uk.
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International Space Station Schools Contact in June

   During the first week of June, twelve pupils from nine Dublin-based
   DEIS primary schools participating in TU Dublin's STEAM: Try Five+
   Program will speak in real time with an astronaut from Crew 10 via
   amateur radio to learn about life in space. The pupils will have
   approximately 10 minutes to make direct contact with an astronaut on
   board the ISS as it orbits Earth at 27,600km/hr and an altitude of
   400km.

   TU Dublin Access and Outreach together with the Irish Radio
   Transmitters Society's youth coordinator Ana Ca�izares and TU Dublin
   staff were given a chance to participate in this competitive programme
   for a second time. This follows a very successful first contact that
   took place during Space Week in October 2023. The amateur radio contact
   will take place on during the first week of June and will be
   internationally live streamed via the ARISS Live YouTube channel. The
   exact date and time for the contact will be announced in due course.
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Items for Inclusion in Next Week's 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. If
   you have any club events, activities, meetings, or other items of
   interest, you are very welcome to email newsteam /at/ irts.ie with the
   details. These will be automatically forwarded to the IRTS radio and
   printed news services. The deadline each week is midnight on Thursdays.

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