Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Morse Code has many uses.

Do you get frustrated when trying to send a text message on your mobile phone?

Video

This is clearly the way to do it!!!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Solar Wind Loses Power, Hits 50-year Low

Reports from NASA show solar winds to be loosing power.

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/23sep_solarwind.htm?list1057721

Monday, September 22, 2008

Another Ham Search Facility

Here is another link to an Amateur Radio search facility.

http://www.smeter.net/ham/search.php

Saturday, September 20, 2008

A Fishy Tale


Wednesday night is shack night and members often bring snacks to go with Harry’s cup of tea; this Wednesday we were a bit overwhelmed by the fresh fish Matty caught for the occasion. Unfortunately the BBQ was not burning that night.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

A weekend at Eary Cushlin


Eary Cushlin House is a fine place to play radio, no RF noise and plenty of space to play with your favourite antenna. From Sat 20th September (lunch time) to Sunday after lunch the IOMARS will be staying at Eary Cushlin. Why not come along and enjoy radio, You need to bring some food and if you would like to stay over night bunk beds and a warm coal fire will be available.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Planning advice for RSGB members

For RSGB members; the following pdf file contains valuable information when planning to install a new antenna system.

http://homepages.manx.net/butler/planning_advice_RSGB.pdf