The James Clerk Maxwell Radio Society

13/09/2025

Dear All,
Just a small report to acknowledge our attendance at Parton Church for Churches and Chapels on the air.

Ralph, 2M0RHT arrived just before 10 am and wired, soldered the PL259 on the church side of the antenna lead and the PL259 secured with self amalgamating tape. No doubt this will be examined for training and quality assurence at the next event! For everyones information, the antenna lead is back secured on the side of the church wall. The patch lead is on the middle coat hook in the church vestry ready to be used at the next event.
We were able to start transmitting by 10.15 when Robert GM0NCA joined the team making a 100% increase in the numbers. Rob GM8CJD joined us a short time later. A first time visitor attended and was able to see what we were doing, my apologies, as I was operating (the radio) I missed writing down his name. I hope to be able to welcome him back to Springholm in October. Thank you to Clive and Richard for your apologies.

We had a total of 32 QSOs with other stations in some nine countries. These were Scotland, England, Ulster, Ireland, Wales, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Italy, France. The antenna would only facilitate the 40 meter band, not sure why and Robert erected a dipole which allowed us to use the 20 and 17 meter bands.

Robert and Ralph closed the station down at 3.15 pm just in time to take down the antennas before a terrific rain storm hit the village.

Our thanks as always to John at Parton for his facilitating the event.

Hope to see you all at Springholm Village Hall on Saturday the 4th. October 2025 and, if you are willing and able, please offer to give a talk, demonstration or technical activity including possible repair or antenna work. Let Clive or Ralph know your hopes, wants and desires and we will try and accommodate your needs.

Finally, thank you to my colleagues for your help, input and friendship today, we had a great time.

Kind regards
Ralph Harkness 2M0RHT

11/09/2025

We will be putting on station on Saturday 13 September for CHOTA, we hope to be on the air from 10:00Hrs to 16:00Hrs using the call MM0PMS....all welcome

10/09/2025

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🌍📻 One World, One Language, One Family!

Ham radio is not just signals, it’s smiles that travel across borders. Let’s keep the airwaves full of love, not politics. 🤝😊✨

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Ham Radio Unity: One World, One Language 🌍📻😊

In today’s world, where borders and politics often divide us, there’s a beautiful family that rises above it all — the amateur radio operators, our beloved “hams.” 💫

Ham radio is more than just antennas and signals — it’s about smiles, friendship, and the joy of connecting with someone far away. Every call sign is a reminder that across oceans, mountains, and cultures, we are one world, speaking one language of goodwill. 🌐✨

When two hams meet on the airwaves, they are not politicians, not divided by flags — they are friends, curious minds, and warm hearts. The radio waves carry no grudges, only laughter, learning, and love. 😃📡

To keep this bond strong, we must keep amateur radio free from politics, free from negativity, and full of positivity. Let’s fill the airwaves with encouragement, kindness, and those cheerful voices that make someone’s day brighter. 🌈💛

So, dear friends, let’s promise: no walls, no grudges, only bridges of trust. Because in the end, ham radio is not just a hobby — it’s a smile that travels faster than any signal, reaching hearts across the globe. 🌍💌

One World. One Language. One Family. Forever united by radio. 📻🤝😊

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07/09/2025

Tennamast Adaptamast for sale located near Glen Luce, complete apart from ground pivot post, price £500.....call 07765 712294 if interested............ see website for more info.

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04/09/2025

Saturday 6th September 2025 from 11:00 to 15:00

The meeting is at Springholm Memorial Hall which is situated in Springholm on the A75 where the road for Kirkpatrick Durham turns off. Postcode is DG7 3LP.

A talk will be given by Bruce GM4BDJ entitled GM5FT's Logbook

A look back at a 1930s amateur logbook: how things were different then; what a little research revealed; the Radio Security Service war log; detective work; unanswered questions.

The talk will be informal and Bruce would welcome questions during the presentation and at the end.

26/08/2025

26/08/2025

To celebrate the International Amateur Radio Union's 100th anniversary, members of the Atlantic Coast DX and Contest Group are active as CG9IARU throughout August

The station was spotted recently on the 20m band using SSB. QSL via VE9CF

Full details via qrz.com/db/CG9IARU

24/08/2025

Just a quick update on the Parton Kirk antenna, a small work party spent a few hours yesterday "23rd August" putting up a new EFHW aerial ready for future special events. Thanks go to .....

Clive GM4FZH, Robert GM0NCA, Davy MM0LGR, Ralph 2M0RHT,Ian MM5AKZ, John MM0GOF and Richard MM1BHO.

The Aerial had to be slightly re-routed due to an ever expanding Leylandii which has caused real problems in the past...a good SWR was achieved on on all bands. Several contacts were made by Ralph using the groups call MM0PMS with good reports received .

22/08/2025

06/08/2025

Hi all....here's a link to this months Ham Radio Ireland Magazine

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