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Subject: IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday October 20th, 2024
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This Week's News

IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday October 20th, 2024
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News from the IRTS

   HF newsreaders are currently sought to expand our existing panel,
   providing the weekly Sunday morning 40m and 80m news bulletins. The
   role involves minimal effort, requires no previous experience, and
   offers an enjoyable way to give back to our community. Additionally,
   the IRTS news team is considering the reintroduction of a weekly
   EI0IRTS news bulletin using Morse code. This was once a popular service
   and with a growing interest in this area of the hobby, we are putting
   out a call for your feedback to gauge the level of interest in
   participating.

   If any licensed IRTS member residing in EI is interested in joining the
   IRTS newsreaders panel or participating in the potential weekly Morse
   bulletin, please contact the IRTS News Coordinator, Seany EI2HZB, by
   phone on 083 4713001 or via email at irts_pro /at/ irts.ie for further
   information.

   The IRTS Examination Board would like to remind those that have not yet
   registered for the next HAREC examination, that the examination will be
   held on the 16th of November 2024.

   The location for the exam is the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport,
   Stockhole Lane, Clonshagh, County Dublin, K67 X3H5. The doors will open
   from 10.30 a.m. for registration and the exam itself will commence at
   11 a.m. sharp. The exam is two hours long and finishes at 1 p.m. The
   closing date for applications is Thursday the 7th of November. As there
   are a limited number of places, anyone wishing to sit the exam should
   forward their application along with the appropriate fee. The
   application form and the payment details can be found at
   www.irts.ie/exams You can also contact Mick EI6IKB by email at
   irts_exams /at/ irts.ie if you have any other queries about the exam or
   its location.
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National Short Wave Listeners Club HAREC Course - Class Hotel Starting Soon

   The National Shortwave Listeners Club reminds everyone that their HAREC
   course, Class Hotel, will commence in less than two weeks, on the 7th
   of November 2024. With over 20 students already registered, those
   interested are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. The course
   will take place every Thursday via Zoom and will conclude on the 8th of
   May 2025. To enrol, visit swl.ie and join the NSWLC. Membership is free
   for current IRTS members. Further details can be found at www.swl.ie
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VHF/Microwave News

   The frequency for the 2m FM simplex net each Thursday night has been
   changed to 145.300MHz. Everyone is very welcome to join in with all the
   net activity from 8 p.m.

   VHF/microwave co-managers Keith EI5IN and Dennis EI4KH welcome input
   and ideas regarding VHF and above in EI. Interest is also being sought
   regarding regular activity evenings on the bands above 30 MHz. You can
   contact them via email to vhf_manager /at/ irts.ie.
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IRTS 80m Evening Counties Log Submission Deadline

   For those who took part in the recent IRTS 80m Counties contest, please
   note that the deadline for contest log submissions is next Tuesday the
   22nd of October. Logs should be submitted via email to contestmanager
   /at/ irts.ie. You can also contact contest manager Mark EI6JK anytime
   via email who is very willing to help anyone with logging programs for
   contests.
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Shannon Basin Radio Club SSB DX Nets

   Shannon Basin Radio Club's 80m SSB DX net continues again at 9 p.m.
   local time on Thursday night next on 3.770 MHz plus or minus QRM. The
   club's topband SSB DX net will recommence on Thursday night, the 31st
   of October from 9 p.m. The nets will then alternate between topband and
   80m each Thursday night after that date. All are very welcome to join
   in including SWLs. Further information may be found at www.sbrc.ie or
   via the club's social media channels.
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Upcoming UKIECC 80m Contest

   The next UK and Ireland Contest Club (UKIECC) event in their 2024-2025
   series of 80m contests is on Wednesday the 30th of October 2024 at
   20:00 UTC using CW. The EI5G bonus station will be operated by Joe
   EI7GY. The GM5GEI bonus station will be operated by Chris GM3WOJ.
   Further information is available at www.ukeicc.com
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Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club Annual Radio Rally

   The 2024 Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club Annual Radio Rally takes place
   on Sunday the 3rd of November at The Showgrounds, Rathmore Road, BT49
   0DF, Limavady. Doors open at 11 a.m. This year's rally is in support of
   the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. Further information may be
   found at bushvalleyarc.org.
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IARU Ham Challenge 2024

   The International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 is inviting you to come
   with a game-changing idea, which increases awareness of amateur radio.
   They are looking for your cool idea or project which you think is part
   of the future of amateur radio. Licensed radio amateurs and
   non-licensees are invited to take part as individuals or as a team.
   Participants can be from any age, and you are encouraged to consider
   your local radio club, a school team, scouts, a youth group, a group of
   friends, or your family. The deadline to submit your ideas is the 1st
   of November 2024. You can find out more about this at
   www.iaru-r1.org/hamchallenge
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Items for Inclusion in Next Week s Radio News

   That is the news for this week. Items for inclusion in next week's
   radio news can be submitted by email to newsteam /at/ irts.ie for
   automatic forwarding to both the radio and printed news services. The
   deadline is midnight on Thursday.

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