LAM Communications sponsors of the MM3M IOTA DX-pedition.
Once again we shall return to Arran in 2008, we intend being active from the same QTH we visited for the past 3 years. We will be active on all bands, CW and SSB from the 25th to the 28th of July inclusive. Our contest callsign will be that of the Sheffield Amateur Radio club (SARC) MM3M. We are registered on QRZ.com, non contest QSO's GS3RCM/P such as WAB and BARLS activity can QSL via the buro or direct to our QSL Manager Nick,G4FAL . Members of the team may also be active using their own call signs, please QSL as per their instructions/QRZ.com.
the team this year to listen out for are: G3VCQ,M3VCQ,M0GAV,G0IYV,Mick (SWL),2E0TJX, 2E0JOX, G3PHO,G6YIA, 2E0ZLT,M3SZT,M3UJL all working GM portable or mobile of course!
IOTA Meeting Frequencies
The IOTA meeting frequencies are as follows (MHz): 3.530 3.755 7.055 10.115 14.040 14.260 18.098 18.128 21.040 21.260 24.920 24.950 28.040 28.460 and 28.560. The main frequency is 14.260.
Colin G3VCQ is the DX-pediton/Contest Leader and Andy M0GAV will lead the Pladda team with Ian G6YIA leading on the Goat fell SOTA activity weather permitting. Previous attempts to operate SOTA had to be abandoned due to severe weather conditions on the sumit. Isla Craig is not on the menu this time around.
This year the expidition team are sponsoring "Gambian Schools" again and we hope you will support us in raising funds for this underfunded and fairly unknown registered charity. Help us raise awareness - visit the web site to see how you could help them or contact g3vcq@sheffield-live.co.uk.
2006 - Colin G3VCQ, Jack 2E0JTL, Ian G6YIA, Andy M0GAV and Steve M1ERS heading for Pladda with a little help from Maurice (Camp site owner - still not licensed yet but I am working on him!!) The team will be going to Pladda again in 2008 and will be QRV on 70cm - 80m SSB,FM and D-star operations are expected. The team will join the 40m WAB net on Friday 25th from the island.
Isle of Arran.
"Often referred to as 'Scotland in Miniature', the Isle of Arran within a short compass captures many aspects of the beauty of Scotland as a whole, from towering granite peaks inviting hill walkers and climbers to peaceful sandy bays overlooked by palm trees growing in the warm climate of The Gulf Stream. The wildlife is outstanding, with deer, pheasant, otter and eagle readily seen in the mountains. There are over 100 species of birds. There are colonies of seals near coastal caves, trails and pathways to mysterious Bronze Age Stone Circles, and many relaxing angling hours to be enjoyed by streams or sea."
2006 - The Team presented a cheque for £300 for the War Memorial Hospital on Arran.
2007 - The team raised £700 for The Gambian Schools Trust.
2008 - Our Target is £1000 for The Gambian Schools Trust.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our fund raising events and to those who intend helping out this year.
MM3M activated the isle of Arran in 2005, 2006 and again in 2007- all QSL's received will be replied to. We will be activating the Island again this year and the same QSL rules apply. Please QSL via the Buro or direct via G4FAL - see QRZ for further details.
The Boat is booked for Pladda so we will (weather permitting) be activating Pladda during our stay on Arran again this year. We will be active on 7060khz (WAB net). Watch the BARLS web site for further details of this activation - this is a rare oportunity to work this lighthouse - don't miss out!!
Worked all Britain (WAB) squares that we intend activating during our stay are as follows The district is North Ayrshire.
NS01(Isle of Pladda) ,NS02 (Base camp),/m will be NS03,04,05. NR82,83,84,93 and 94. Light house activations will be Pladda (A4326), A4336 Broldick Bay Pier Head. SW End A4332. Please note the team will be operating /m enroute to and from Sheffield and will be active on 40m and 20m.
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