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I have just uploaded the latest firmware from here…

http://md380.tools/features/

There are many new features over the stock firmware. Which has improved greatly. The main one for me is the fact that I can now reduce the brightness of the display.

Make sure you read the instructions carefully. Mistakes will stop the radio working.

The RSGB 70cm AFS contest runs between 09:00 and 13:00 hours GMT on Sunday 4th February 2018.
If you have some time to spare you could help the IOMARS club score.
See http://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/contest_rules.pl… for more details.

Any activity would help, even half an hour at 10 watts. Go on you know you want to.

The Isle of Man astronomical society are inviting you to visit their event this weekend 19th, 20th and 21st January 2018.

Please see the attached for full details…

I found this  pdf on constructing vhf antennas while trawling on the interweb. Click on the link below for a look, you may find it to be useful.

Stuart, GD0OUD.

vhfant

 

Well, the new year is here.
Your IOMARS membership for 2017 has expired.

In 2018 the society will move forward in our new shack in Ballasalla.

If you intend to renew your membership this year please forward an application form to any committee member for forwarding to the treasurer.

Thanks Andy GD1MIP

*****
2018 Committee
Chairman – John Dowling GD0TFG

Committee Members:
Stuart Hill GD0OUD
Jeanie Hill 2D0JEA
Nigel Bazely GD6AFB
Matty Cunningham MD0MAN
Treasurer Andy Morgan GD1MIP
Secretary John Bean 2D0KTY
President – Mrs Jeanie Hill 2D0JEA

Contact Details:
In the first instance please email iomars@manx.net

Or….

On behalf of the Committee I would like to wish all our members and friends an enjoyable and peaceful Christmas and New Year and lots of contacts in 2018!

JohnD IOMARS chairperson.
GD0TFG

Well the 2017 AGM has been and gone, a well attended evening given the inclement weather.

Dave Williamson and Hadyn Glaister decided to stand down,  thanks for your time and efforts gents. The new committee are listed on the front page of this blog.

So what’s next?

A club meet is at Ballasalla on Wednesday 20th December 2017 from 7pm.

Annual membership fees are now due. Please get them to the treasurer (me) either via the postal service, personally at a club meeting or via another member.

 

Thanks Andy GD1MIP,  IOMARS Treasurer

 

This Tuesday folks. At the Sea Cadet Training hall Tromode Road.

If you don’t like what the club does this is your chance to say.

Or if you do like what the clubs doing come and heap praise on those responsible.

19:30 hours start. Bring your wallet / cheque book too as it’s time to renew your membership.

We are sad to advise that Michael Dunning GD0HYM passed away in the early hours of this morning 26th November, he was a member of the society for a number of years and very well known as pioneer of cave diving among the diving community.

On behalf of the IOMARS I pass our condolences to Mike’s family and friends.

 

 

Wednesday 6th December at the IOMARS Club Shack, Scout Hall, Mill Road, Ballasalla

Richard Baker, GD8EXI is to give a presentation on the Need, design and construction of filters for the VHF and UHF bands.

Richard is well known for his talents in building his own equipment including amplifers, filters and antennas for VHF, UHF and the bands above.

The presentation will be in two parts, including practical demonstrations.

All members welcome.

 

Matty MD0MAN