IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday May 11th, 2025

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IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday May 11th, 2025
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News from the IRTS

   The Irish Radio Transmitters Society is delighted to announce "IRTS
   Hamfest 2025" which is a celebration of all things amateur radio. This
   new initiative by the IRTS will take place over the weekend of
   September 6th and 7th in conjunction with the IRTS SSB Field Day
   weekend. The venue for this event will be the Mullingar Showgrounds,
   Culleen, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. This is located just 6 km from
   Mullingar town centre.

   A dedicated subcommittee is planning for what promises to be two
   jampacked days of numerous amounts of ham radio topics and live
   hands-on demonstrations. These will appeal to both licensed operators,
   shortwave listeners, and members of the public. Please note that
   provisions for multiple SSB stations to be set up in the spacious
   location are being considered in the planning. Although the IRTS
   encourages all clubs to come and take part, clubs can also run their
   usual SSB field day activities as in previous years. Please make a date
   in your diaries for IRTS Hamfest 2025 on September 6th and 7th at
   Mullingar Showgrounds!

   The IRTS Newsteam are delighted to announce an additional EI0IRTS
   weekly news bulletin. The new bulletin will be provided by the Patriot
   Radio Communications Club EI7PRC who are based in Watergrasshill in
   Cork. This new bulletin is transmitted at 8 p.m. local time on Sunday
   evenings on 70.350 MHz FM simplex. The 4-metre bulletin is on a trial
   basis so if you can receive it, please call in and support it. The IRTS
   would like to thank EI7PRC for providing this additional weekly news
   bulletin and wish them every success with it.

   The IRTS would like to announce the appointment of a new secretary for
   the society. Andy McCarthy EI7IOB takes over the secretary position
   from Owen O' Reilly EI4GGB with immediate effect. The IRTS would
   sincerely like to thank Owen for the massive amount of work he has done
   and also for the many hours he has spent dedicated to the role over the
   past three years. Likewise, all in the IRTS wish Andy the very best of
   luck as he takes on the secretary role.

   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.
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HAREC exams take place next weekend

   The Harmonised Amateur Radio Examination Certificate exams take place
   next Saturday, the 17th of May 2025, in the Clayton Hotel Dublin
   Airport. The address is Stockhole Lane, Clonshagh, Co Dublin, K67 X3H5.
   A complementary shuttle bus service is available from Dublin Airport to
   the venue. The morning exam will commence at 11 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.
   The afternoon exam will then commence at 2 p.m. and concludes at 4 p.m.
   Best of luck to all those taking the exams.
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ComReg 5 Year Notifications

   Five Year notifications from ComReg that may be arriving in your email
   inbox state that in accordance with your licence terms, you are
   required to confirm to ComReg every 5 years that the licence details
   are still correct. If you have received this notification, it is
   advised that you take a few minutes to complete the action now. This
   may avoid you potentially forgetting to do so until it's too late.
   ComReg note that failure to comply with this request may lead to
   revocation of your licence.
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Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club meeting

   Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club hold their monthly meeting today, Sunday
   11th May in Tandragee Golf Club at 3 p.m. All are welcome and a carvery
   lunch is served at 1 p.m. if required. The club held a very successful
   Marconi Day weekend and will enter the VHF/UHF field day in June from
   the Mourne Mountains using the callsign GI3VFW. Any enquiries should be
   directed to muarc.secretary /at/ yahoo.co.uk or Seamus GI4SZW. His
   details are on QRZ.com
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West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club AGM

   The West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM next Wednesday,
   the 14th of May 2025. The AGM commences at 8 p.m. in the Order of Malta
   Hall, Omagh. All radio amateurs and shortwave listeners are welcome to
   come along. The club will review the past year and elect officers for
   the incoming year.
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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
   on 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, hands-on
   experiments, and learn how radio waves connect the world. 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 will be the Ballyroan Community Centre, Rathfarnham, Dublin
   D14 F1W1 and all are welcome. More information may be found at
   dublintechweek.com.
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VHF/Microwave Updates

   The next 145 Alive event is scheduled for Sunday the 20th of July 2025
   from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. local time.

   The IRTS VHF+ management team is seeking input regarding any activity
   or interest in EI regarding the use of millimetre and sub-millimetre
   frequencies for radio experimentation. Specifically, information
   regarding usage above 275 GHz would be welcome and can include any
   relevant past or present academic and/or test and trial licence
   activities.

   The initiative is associated with a new IARU Region 1 VHF-plus
   committee study to explore potential for a possible amateur radio
   allocation. You can contact the IRTS VHF/Microwave management team via
   email at vhf_manager /at/ irts.ie.

   The IRTS VHF-plus management team is also seeking interest from
   operators regarding a series of potential EI-led multimode activation
   events for the 2m,70cm, and 23cm bands. If you are interested in
   getting involved, please let the team know via email to vhf_manager
   /at/ irts.ie. Ideas and input regarding any aspect of VHF and above in
   EI are welcome at any stage via email to the same address.
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Contest Updates

   The results from the IRTS VHF and UHF counties contest on Easter Monday
   are now available on the IRTS website. Congratulations to the winners
   and to operators who took part from all around Ireland. It was noted
   that the highest 2m counties scores in approximately 14 years were
   recorded during this event in addition to one of the highest 70cm
   counties scores of all time.

   The next IRTS contest is the CW Field Day held over the weekend of the
   7th and 8th of June. This starts at 15:00 UTC on the Saturday and ends
   24 hours later. A 6-hour section is available for entry in addition to
   the full 24 hours. Good luck to all in the contest.
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Radio Rally Updates

   All roads lead to Lough Erne Amateur Club's Radio Rally taking place
   next week on Sunday the 18th of May 2025. The venue is the Share
   Discovery Village, 221 Lisnaskea Road, Lisnaskea, Enniskillen, BT92
   0JZ. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Entry costs five euro or five pounds
   which includes a ticket for the draw.

   The rally will include a bring and buy and usual facilities including
   food and refreshments. Further details are available at
   LoughErneRadioClub.co.uk.
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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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