IRTS HF SSB Field Day 5th/6th Sept 2014

September 3, 2014

The Kerry Amateur Radio Group will compete in the IRTS HF SSB Field Day on 5th & 6th September from a coastal site in mid-Kerry.

Three operators will be present during the contest, Declan EI9FVB, Billy EI7CQB and John EI9ESB and plenty of detail, photographs and even hopefully some video will be posted after the event along with the log.

KARG will be using the Ei1K callsign during the contest, but we may use the Ei1KARG outside of contest times over the weekend.



 

ILLW 2014 Round up and KARG August meeting

August 22, 2014
KARG members had a very successful weekend at Cromwell Point Lighthouse IE0001 for ILLW 2014. Two stations were set up and tested early on Friday evening, and manned into the small hours of both mornings, and throughout both days, which resulted in over 500 QSOs and 55 Countries, all on SSB modes.

This was the first outing for the recently awarded additional club call  EI1K. This call proved very popular, and many pileups were worked over the weekend.

Lots of visitors to the Lighthouse were wel...
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ILLW 2014 - Valentia Lighthouse

August 11, 2014
Well the time is upon us again for our annual pilgrimage to Cromwell Point Lighthouse, Valentia Island.

Plans are well underway, and KARG plan to arrive Friday 15th Aug to complete all set up. KARG will begin dismantling again on Sunday afternoon/evening

Spaces are still available for members or guest operators, please let KARG committee know if you would like to participate. This is always an enjoyable and fun event.

Activity is planned on all bands 80M to 6M, mostly on SSB and other modes.

Hope...
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June Monthly KARG Meeting

June 29, 2014
We had a great turn out for the June meeting yesterday. It was one of the biggest turn outs we have had for a while.
Thanks to all that attended.

KARG participated in the recent IRTS 80M Counties contest from a portable location in the north of the county. Billy Ei7CQB and Declan Ei9FVB provided SSB operation, while Tom Ei3AL provided CW operation. While conditions very generally difficult, a good score was achieved, so fingers crossed, will do well.
Thanks to Billy, a sizeable tent was erected,...
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April Monthly Meeting

April 21, 2014
The next Monthly meeting will be held at Muckross House Cafe in Killarney at 11am, Saturday 26th April.
All are welcome, including anybody who would like to know more about this great hobby, and get involved in field days or other events.

Ei1KARG was on the air for the recent 2M counties contest. An enjoyable day was had by all who participated, and it is hoped that a similar activation be made for next 2M counties contest in August (Sunday 24th).

KARG was also represented at the recent Maurice ...
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March AGM

April 6, 2014
The March AGM was well attended, and new committee was elected for coming year. Officers and members are shown on the members page.

KARG members are planning to be active for the upcoming IRTS 2 Metres counties contest. Final arrangements are being made. Contact any club officer for further details.

KARG members are also planning to be active from the original Marconi site at Ballybunion for International Marconi Day, on 26th April 2014. Again all members or potential members are welcome to att...
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March monthly meeting

March 28, 2014
This months meeting will take place at Castleisland Fire Station, 11am, Sat 29th Mar.
The AGM was postponed from last month, so will also take place at this meeting.

More field are being planned, to encourage activities.

As always, new members are very welcome

Hope to see you all there
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February Monthly KARG Meeting

February 18, 2014
Firstly, I hope that the recent severe storms didn't cause any serious damage to any of our members antennas, and that you managed to stay safe. This was one of the worst experienced for many years.

The monthly KARG meeting will take place at the upstairs cafe, Manor West Retail Park, Tralee next Saturday 22nd at 11am. This meeting will also serve as the annual AGM, so all members are asked to attend, as officers for the new year will be elected.
As usual, we welcome any new members that would ...
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January 2014 Monthly Meeting

January 4, 2014
We hope all members had a safe and enjoyable Christmas and we would like to wish all a Happy New Year and good DX in 2014. 

We would like to thank John EI9JO for activating Co Kerry in the recent IRTS 80M counties contest on 2nd Jan. Kerry is always a much sought after county. Quite a few portable stations were also active, as they battled the cold weather. 

The January Monthly meeting is scheduled for 25th Jan 2014 at 11am, at the Muckross House Cafe.

As always new members are always welcome to...
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November Monthly Meeting 2013

November 5, 2013
November Monthly Meeting as follows,

Venue: Upstairs Cafe at Manor West Retail Park, Tralee, Co Kerry
When: 30 Nov 2013
Time: 11am (per usual)

Note, this is the last meeting before Christmas.

KARG would like to welcome our newest members, and hope that we will have as good a turnout at the Nov meeting. It is great to see new faces, and I'm sure that KARG will re-energize your interest in the hobby. 

We also had a very welcome visitor, Jim Carmody EI8KB (NN5O stateside) from Texas to participate in ...
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