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IRTS RADIO NEWS BULLETIN - Sunday 20th March 1994

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

AREN RADIO RELAY FORM.
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The Eastern Region AREN Group have produced a "draft" message or
relay form which can be used when sending third party messages
in an emergency situation. The form provides a record of the
AREN details e.g. operator, station location etc. as well as a
written record of the text of the message.  Any AREN groups or
local clubs who would like a copy of the draft form may contact
Paul Martin, EI2CA, at QTHR. Comments or suggestions regarding
the form can be considered prior to the preparation of the final
product.


RSGB 70MHz FIXED CONTEST.
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The RSGB 70 MHZ fixed contest takes place on Sunday the 27th of
March from 09:00 to 13:00 UTC. 70 MHz is a band which we must
used or lose and this contest will provide an opportunity for
those equipped for four metres to dust off the gear and make a
few QSO's. Don't forget to listen around 70.260 for the AM
stations who are also good for a few points. If you are not
entering the contest, go portable and make it easier for the
fixed stations to work you. They will be able to claim points
for each QSO they make with EI.


SOUTH DUBLIN RADIO CLUB.
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South Dublin Radio Club have set up a station in the Slieve
Bloom Mountains this weekend located near Kinnity, Co. Offaly.
Both 2 metre operation and H.F. is envisaged with the 2 metre
operation concentrating mainly on Moonbounce Experiments. The
H.F. station is expected to call into the 40 metre news today so
take a listen at news time for an up to date report of SDR's
activities.


CORK REPEATER GROUP.
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The AGM of the Cork Repeater Group was held in the Wilton Park
Hotel on Monday the 14th of March. All of the old committee
members were re-elected with the addition of EI2HY. The meeting
boasted the highest attendance since the formation of the group
and it was pleasing to note that the group was in a good
financial state. Finbar Buckley thanked EI6GY for standing in
whilst he was away in England. A formal Discussion took place
regarding the linking of a 70 cm Repeater with the existing 2
metre Repeater. A vote was taken to leave the 70 cm stand alone
with further developments to take place next year.


CORK RADIO CLUB.
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The Cork Radio Club have announced that their Annual Radio,
Electronics Exhibition and Rally will take place on the 11th of
September. The reason for an early announcement is to avoid
confusion which resulted in the clash of dates with the 2 metre
counties contest last Autumn.


SLIGO AMATEUR RADIO CLUB.
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A packet Radio Demonstration was held by the Sligo Amateur Radio
Club in the Southern Hotel, Sligo on Tuesday the 8th of March.
The meeting was well attended by amateurs and SWL's from the
Sligo Area. Great interest was shown in the operation of Packet
Radio and many questions followed the demonstration. Special
thanks to all who assisted in making the on-air demonstration
possible.


DONEGAL (TIR CONAILL) AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY.
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The IRTS Dinner Dance will be Held in Jackson's Hotel,
Ballybofey, on Saturday the 23rd of April at 8:30 PM. Dinner
Dance Tickets are now available from Ken Mc Dermott, EI4DW,
priced at only £13.00 each. Postal orders, cheques, or cash for
the tickets would be welcomed by Ken EI4DW or Willie EI6AI. The
organisers stress the urgency of early booking for accommodation
and Dinner Dance tickets due to the huge interest already
evident accommodation and tickets will soon be scarce or
impossible to obtain. The AGM and Radio Rally take place on
Sunday the 24th of April at the same venue. It should be
stressed at this point that the Trade show and Radio Rally is a
ONE DAY event held on Sunday the 24th.

Jackson's Hotel is offering a special B&B rate of £22.00 per
person sharing which includes a full breakfast and access to the
Leisure centre facilities. The new £1 million leisure centre,
recently opened, includes such facilities as a 22 metre pool,
Steam room, Sauna, Jacuzzi and gymnasium.

Further enquiries may be directed to Ken Mc Dermott, EI4DW at
Curraghmore, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal or phoned to 074-31109.


IRISH AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND AND DISABLED.
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The Irish Amateur Radio Association for Blind and Disabled meet
every  Wednesday evening at 8 PM in the Cara Cheshire Home,
Phoenix Park, Dublin where theory classes are in progress.
Enquiries may be directed to Derry Lawler at 01-388113.


ITEMS FOR INCLUSION.
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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 forwarded 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 on
Packet Radio to EI4BZ at EI7DKB-5. Fax messages may be sent to
021-632730.