Once again we shall return to Arran in 2009, we intend being active from the same QTH we visited for the past 4 years. We will be active on all bands, CW and SSB from the 23rd to the 27th of July inclusive. Our contest callsign will be MM1M. We will be registered on QRZ.com, non contest QSO's we will be active with our club call of MS0SDC/P for such as WAB and BARLS activity you can QSL via the buro or direct to our QSL Manager G0HSA . Members of the team may also be active using their own call signs, please QSL as per their instructions/QRZ.com.
The team so far this year to listen out for are: G3VCQ,M3VCQ, M3UJL,G0PXF 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. MS0SDC/p may also be found on 14.208Mhz.
Thanks to our support team Andy M0GAV, Tim 2E0JTX and XYL Jo 2E0JOX who sadly could not make the trip this year. Our Logbook of the contest will be on line live and completed by 1st August and can be viewed/searched via this website.
This year the expedition 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 GST@sheffield-live.co.uk.
The 2006 team pictured above boarding the boat for Pladda, Maurice the boat owner is also our host here in Arran and has looked after us every year, if you like a little fresh lobster then this is your man as he fishes each day and fresh lobster is available on request from the main camp shop/office.
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 - The team raised £750 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.
The team have activated the isle of Arran in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and will again in 2009- all QSL's received will be replied to. Please QSL via the Buro or direct via G0HSA - see QRZ for further details.
The Boat is booked for Pladda so we will (very much 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!!
The 2009 Log book thanks to Simon, HB9DRV and IW1QLH. PLEASE USE CAPITAL LETTERS WHEN SEARCHING FOR YOUR CALL! www.hrdlog.net
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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