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IRTS Radio News Bulletin Sunday August 24th, 2025
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IRTS Hamfest 2025

It is just two weeks until IRTS Hamfest 2025 takes place in Mullingar
over the weekend of September 6th and 7th. An exciting and very wide
array of amateur radio equipment, stations, and related technologies
are planned for this event. You will be able to sample many different
aspects of amateur radio and learn via practical hands-on learning
opportunities from experts on site.

Entry is free for IRTS members. The cost is twenty euro for non-members
for the weekend or ten euro per day. Free camping facilities are
provided. If you are not yet a member of the IRTS, consider joining to
avail of free entry to Hamfest in addition to the many other member
benefits. You can find further information about IRTS Hamfest 2025 at
www.irts.ie/hamfest .
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Automatic Station Coordinator and HF news reader opportunities

The IRTS is seeking candidates for the role of automatic station
coordinator. Those interested in learning more about the repeater and
automatic station coordinator position are invited to contact the IRTS
Honorary Secretary via email to irts_secretary /at/ irts.ie .

The society is also seeking additional HF newsreaders to join our
current panel of news readers for the weekly Sunday morning 40m and 80m
IRTS news bulletins. There is very little involved in reading a
bulletin and no experience is necessary. If any licensed IRTS member
living in EI feels like that they would be interested in becoming part
of the IRTS newsreaders panel or if you require more information,
please get in touch with the IRTS news team via email to newsteam /at/
irts.ie .
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Dundalk Amateur Radio Society Update

Dundalk Amateur Radio Society recently held their August club meeting
at Marconi House Dundalk on the 6th of this month. Crevan EI3JWB
started the event with the weekly Wednesday call-in via the club's
repeater network. Jim EI2HJB took over with the IRTS news bulletin at 8
p.m. After the news, Richard MI3CQR and Brian EI8EJB presented a
digital information class regarding the digital aspect of the club's
repeater network which was enjoyed by all with a well-deserved half
time tea and coffee break. Also in attendance were members of the Irish
Elf Dx Club, Reuben EI3JRB, Patsy EI9CUB, and recently licenced
operator Peter MI7OBW who travelled from Newry to attend.

The next club meeting will be held on the 3rd of September. All are
welcome to call in to the club house and say hello. Dundalk Amateur
Radio Society will also be attending next month's IRTS Hamfest and hope
to see you there.
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Galway Radio Experimenters Club Annual Expedition to Inishbofin Island

Members of the GREC will set up island camp on Inishbofin, Co. Galway,
from Saturday August 23rd until Saturday August 30th. The callsign used
will be EJ4GRC. They will be mainly running on the 40m band for Ireland
contacts and can be contacted also locally on VHF S21.

There are good ferry connections from Cleggan for day return trips to
visit the station. All are welcome to visit! GREC will also resume
their monthly meetings in the Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday, September
2nd at 8 p.m. All interested licenced operators and SWLs are most
welcome to attend.
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Update from the Irish Elf DX Group

Seven members of the Irish Elf DX Group travelled to Malin Head over
the August Bank Holiday weekend. 166 contacts were logged over the
weekend. The club also visited the Dundalk Amateur Radio Society
participating in their recent meeting and talk regarding digital
operations. The Irish Elf DX Group is planning to get their repeater up
and running in the coming weeks. This will provide much-needed coverage
to Monaghan, Cavan, and surrounding counties.
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Kildare Amateur Radio Club - EI0K

The Kildare Amateur Radio Club, callsign EI0K, was established in 2024
and has experienced steady growth, with membership now exceeding
twenty. The club extends an open invitation to all with an interest in
amateur radio in Kildare and the neighbouring counties including
shortwave listeners.

The club operates a weekly net each Thursday evening at 20:00 local
time on the 40-metre band, which has seen increasing activity in recent
weeks. Regular monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each
month at Jones Bar, Clane, Co. Kildare. The officers of the club are
Chairman Peter EI2JIB and Treasurer and Membership Records Officer
Paraic EI2LH.

A programme of events is planned for the coming months. The first of
these will be a special activation to mark the 300th anniversary of the
birth of Arthur Guinness, scheduled for the weekend of 19th to 21st
September. Further details will be announced in due course. Additional
information about the club and its activities can be found on the
website which is kildarearc.com .
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Dublin Maker 2025

Dublin Maker returns on 30th and 31st August 2025 at Leopardstown
Racecourse. The Eircode is D18 C9V6. It brings together makers,
inventors, and technology enthusiasts for two days of hands-on
learning, interactive workshops, and cutting-edge projects. Visitors
can explore over 80 exhibitors, including 60 maker stands, 15
large-scale outdoor installations, and two full days of workshop
programming. With food vendors and plenty of rest areas, the festival
provides a welcoming space for both seasoned makers and newcomers.

Radio enthusiasts are in for a treat: South Dublin Radio Club,
long-time exhibitors, are back with their popular live demonstrations
that always draw a crowd. Tog Hackerspace, a new club in the IRTS, will
be demonstrating Meshtastic and SSTV demos, while Spirit of Radio from
TU Dublin captures the charm of mid-century radio using 21st-century
technology. From robotics and electronics to crafts and scientific
experiments, Dublin Maker 2025 celebrates the ingenuity, curiosity, and
creativity of makers of all ages. Tickets are free, so secure your
place at Leopardstown Racecourse and experience the excitement
firsthand. More information may be found at dublinmaker.ie .
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Contests and Events

Everyone is invited to the 2025 Oceania DX Contest party! It s time to
get ready for the 82nd Oceania DX contest on the first two weekends of
October. The focus of the contest is on promoting HF contacts between
stations in Oceania and the rest of the world. For operators outside
the region, it's a chance to work many Oceania stations, from remote
Pacific islands to the outback of Australia and jungles of Indonesia.

The SSB portion of the contest runs from 06:00 UTC on Saturday, the 4th
of October to 06:00 UTC on Sunday, the 5th of October 2025. CW
operation then runs from 06:00 UTC on Saturday, the 11th of October to
06:00 UTC on Sunday, the 12th of October 2025. 2025 is the 82nd
birthday of the contest. It has become the signature event for
operators across Oceania and around the world, combining DX excitement,
technical capability, and operating skills.

The IRTS SSB Field Day weekend takes place over September 6th and 7th,
2025. Running from 13:00 UTC on Saturday 6th until 13:00 UTC the
following day, it is an excellent opportunity to learn more about
setting up a station from scratch, refining your skills as an operator
or contester, as well as having an enjoyable social occasion involving
radio. Further information about this event can be found at
www.irts.ie/contests .
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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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