The 34th Ham Radio in Friedrichshafen
The 34th Ham Radio in Friedrichshafen had 17,400
visitors over the three days, with 195 exhibitors and
associations from 30 nations. Visitor numbers were
slightly up on last year, for the three days visitors
streamed into the Messe fair grounds from all over
the world.
There were many visitors to the IRTS stand during he
course of the event and upwards of twenty EI 's
attended. Among the material displayed on the stand was
a set of charts prepared by John EI7BV which traced the
changes in the amateur bands at each of the World
Conferences from 1927 to date. Needless to say these
generated a good deal of interest and are a significant
historical resource.
You can make a note of the dates of the 35th HAM RADIO:
from the 25th through 27th June 2010 in
Friedrichshafen.
Ballooning and Amateur Radio Club
The B.A.R.C. (Ballooning and Amateur Radio Club) of
Ireland again had a stand at the annual Hamtronic show
in Friedrichshafen Germany this year.
The equipment for the stand was transported by Aidan
EI5HW, Gerry EI9DZ, Sean EI7CV, George EI7EC, Chris
EI7AAB and Dave EI7GEB who maintained a constant
presence there throughout the three days of the show.
Valuable assistance was given by Kim G7AIE and Jacqui
2E0FQV both members of the Mid-Sussex A.R.S. An
innovation this year was the flying of a helium-filled
balloon with basket simulating a hot-air balloon over
the stand which created a landmark within the
exhibition hall visible from all sides.
A valuable contribution in the shape of Irish tourist
literature was made by the members of I.R.T.S. who
were present at their stand nearby. There was keen
demand for this all the time. Among the many hundreds
of signatories in the book were Amateurs from all
over Europe,U.S.A.,Canada, Australia, New Zealand,
and Japan.
On Sunday June 28th, a special flight of the Zeppelin
was made over Friedrichshafen from which a 2-meter
station was operated by Franz Schwartz DK5JI who made
82 contacts over a period of 18 minutes with mostly
German ops but the number included Aidan, Gerry,
Sean,Dave and Kim who had been invited to take part in
the operation. A further highlight of the weekend was
experienced by Aidan EI5HW and Sean EI7CV who made a
flight in the Zeppelin.
All those concerned agreed that the operation was a
great success, and are hoping that it can be repeated
next year.
Dxpedition to Clare Island
Members of the Dalkey Island Contest Group plan to
activate Clare Island for the forthcoming IOTA Contest
which takes place on 25-26 July. The callsign EJ1DD
will be used in a '100 watt DXpedition' entry and the
IOTA reference is EU-121. QSL information is via EI7CC.
Operators will be EI2CA, EI5DI, EI6EW, EI7CC, EI7CD,
EI8BP AND EI8CE. Look for activity also from the
individual operators using the EJ prefix between
23-27 July.
Sligo 2m Repeater
The 2m Sligo repeater is scheduled to undergo an
engineering upgrade and maintenance, this process will
take up to a month to complete.
FREE to a good Home
The following items are available FREE to a good home
The XYL of Ken EI9El has issued an ultimatum! His
Precious collection of electronic gems has to go by
Wednesday 8th July! The following items are available
to a good home. Valve radios from 60s and 50's one each
by Murphy, Philco, Leak (Trough Line Tuner), Heathkit
(SW receiver), Ultra. Also WW2 Surplus 19 set, 18 set
and 46 set all heavily modified for Amateur use.
Must be collected by Wednesday 8th July, Dartry, Dublin
area. Phone Ken EI9EL at 086 392 8083.
See the ISS in daylight!
The heavens-above website is reporting that it may be
possible to see the International Space Station (ISS)
in daylight
The website http://www.heavens-above.com/ says:
Some observers have reported that as the ISS approaches
completion, it can now be seen in daylight. It is
unlikely to be visible when the Sun is high, but when
the Sun is low in the sky, you may well be able to see
a high pass of the ISS.
The Heavens-above site gives the times of ISS passes
http://www.heavens-above.com/
DX News
EA1/EI7GK.
Paddy EI7GK will be QRV from his daughter's house in
Mexico during July. Listen out for XE1/EI7GK on 14.268
MHz SSB + or - QRM.
Past experience shows the best time for propagation
between EI and XE is early morning 06.00 to 08.00.
Irish time. Remember that Mexico is 6 hours behind EI.
Paddy will be delighted to work EI and GI stations.
VE3MOON
This special callsign was approved by Industry Canada
for use in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the
landing of men on the moon on 20 July 1969.
It will be in use from 14 July 2009 until 27 July 2009.
eQSL or paper cards via VE3OIJ (Bureau or Direct).
History This Week
1801 Birth of FC Gerke, Germany, devised International
Morse Code, 1865.
1896 Marconi transmits 400 metres between London PO
buildings.
1897 Marconi receives first patent for a radio device
in Britain.
1928 Baird demonstrates colour TV.
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