Ireland Radio Central

14/11/2025

The Weekly Amateur's Hobbies transmission via EI2CYR repeater follows the IRTS weekly news transmitted every Wednesday evening starting at 7.30pm with news read by members of the Dundalk Amateur Radio Society at 8pm via their repeater EI2CCR. Qsy to EI2CYR will be determined by the ending of the IRTS post news call in.

Antony EI2KC kindly offered to open the first session with an insight into his vast knowledge and love of Irish mystical history. 16 operators joined in on the night with interactive questions and positive feedback

This Wednesday the 19th Reuben EI3JRB will explain and take questions on digital logging PC and his preferred software packages he uses on a regular basis.
So, we hope you can join us and promote this new idea from the Irish Elf Dx Group, for further information or to host an evening yourself please contact the Irish Elf Dx Groups email on

[email protected]. EI2CYR frequency information is as follows. 145.61250Mhz, -0.6MHz 145.0125Mhz, Narrow FM CTCSS Tone 156.7Hz.

EI2KC Presentation on Astronomy.
Date to be Finalised

11/11/2025

Hams Hobbies.

The Irish Elf Dx group are excited to announce the launch of a weekly information night Via their newly licensed repeater EI2CYR. The aim of the weekly transmission is for Amateurs to share not only their radio experiences but other hobbies and interests. All Radio operators and Swls that can access or receive the EI2CYR repeater are more than welcome to tune in and get involved, this is another way to promote our Hobbie and increase the use of the Vhf band.

The Weekly Hams Hobbies transmission will follow the IRTS weekly news transmitted every Wednesday evening starting at 7.30pm with news read by members of the Dundalk Amateur Radio Society at 8pm via their repeater EI2CCR. Qsy to EI2CYR will be determined by the end of the IRTS post news call in. Antony EI2KC has kindly offered to open the first session with a insight of his vast knowledge and love of Irish mystical history with also a look into one of his many passions such as astronomy.
So, we hope you can join us and promote this new idea from the Irish Elf Dx Group, for further information or to host an evening yourself please contact the Irish Elf Dx Groups email on Irish elf dx [email protected].
EI2CYR frequency information is as follows.
TX – 145.6125Mhz, RX- 145.0125Mhz, CTCSS Tone – 156.7hz.

25/09/2025

The IRTS Examination Board is pleased to advise that the next date for the Harec Examination is on the 15th of November 2025.
The location for the exam is The Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Stockhole Lane, Clonshagh, Co Dublin, K67-X3H5.

Due to the high number of candidates, there will be a morning and afternoon exam.
Registration for the morning exam will start at 10.30am, and the exam will commence at 11am with a duration of two hours.
Registration for the afternoon exam will start at 2pm, and the exam will commence at 2.30pm, also with a duration of two hours.

Information and links to the application form can be found on the IRTS website or you can contact Mick (EI6IKB) by email on [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Monday the 3rd of November

14/09/2025

E44OM DX-pedition 2025 - West Bank Palestine 🇵🇸
The ops are Michal OM2DX, Jan OM2IB, Rado OM2ZZ and Stevo OM3RG. The DXpedition will last until September 22nd.

https://www.facebook.com/e44om/

10/09/2025

From 7.30 tonight we will be having our call in
Followed by the IRTS News and also transmitting via the Irish Elf Dx Groups repeater EI2CYR on a trial basis.

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

Back With a Fall Issue
"The Communicator" from Surrey Amateur Radio Communications (SARC), serves as a bi-monthly electronic periodical for amateur radio operators. It covers a wide array of topics, including historical figures in radio. This month Jonathan Zenneck and Edwin Armstrong. In this issue we also provide technical explanations of radio propagation phenomena such as the Gray Line and solar indices, and practical guides for amateur radio activities like building antennas. We take a closer look at specific radio equipment (Baofeng, Icom, and Anytone), and engaging in digital modes like FT8.
The Communicator also features emergency preparedness strategies, and the diverse interests and community focus within amateur radio. Furthermore, it touches upon innovative developments like the Linux Handie Talkie (LinHT) and the importance of in-person technical conferences for knowledge exchange. Too much to list here.
Download the September-October 2025 Communicator in
LARGE or SMALL format, or read it on-line like a magazine
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We now have a comprehensive searchable index back to 2007
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29/07/2025

EI0IE - Irish Elf DX Group

Calling all hams! This weekend, the Irish Elf DX Group will be active from stunning Malin Head, Ireland's northernmost point to activate our callsign EI0IE across HF\VHF\UHF. Expect some amazing contacts. Are you ready to make some QSOs?