The Radio Society of Sri Lanka

FOX Hunt of the radio Society of Sri Lanka. The “Fox” a hidden transmitter giving a Morse Code identification every minute and contestants have to find it using directional antennas a map and a compass. 5 teams took part and all of them homed in on the Fox. The first team to find the fox was Jaliya’s 4S7JL team including Wijay 4SVJ, Malan 4S7MY and Saliya SWL, it took them about 2 hours, 25 minutes later by the second team and a few minutes later by the others. The Fox was hidden by a small lake in the Malabe area operated by Harenn 4S7RD and Nadika 4S5NCH.

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The radio society of Sri Lanka is happy to announce that the annual “foxhunt” is scheduled to the 6^th of April 2013. All HAMs and SWLs please keep this date free to make this event a success as the 2012 foxhunt.

The hunt will start at 0900hrs in Chandrika Kumarathunga Mawatha, Malabe. 6° 54′ 55.95″N 79° 57′ 33.29″E. (Same place as 2012 foxhunt). There will be 2 transmitters, one on VHF (144.200Mhz) and the other one on HF (3.579Mhz). More details will be updated soon

Thank you

The General Meeting for the Month of MARCH 2013 will be be held on WEDNESDAY the 27th of March 2013, 6:00 p.m. At Otther Aquatic Club Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07.

MONTHLY MEETINGS are held on the last Wednesday of the month in the Balcony Hall of the Otter Aquatic Club 380 / 1 Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7. at 6.00 p.m. It’s not far from the BMICH towards Borella. Continue towards the rear of the BMICH at the Wijerama Rd / Baudhaloka Mawatha junction.

Please note that unless otherwise notified, monthly General Meetings will be held at Otters Aquatic Club at 6.00 P.M. on the last Wednesday of the month. Please also monitor the RSSL net regularly on 145.625 MHz at 0900 P.M. for RSSL announcements. You are welcome to contact any Council member if you need to verify meeting dates. Membership and ID Card applications can be obtained at the meetings. Membership renewals are also accepted by the Treasurer at the monthly meetings.

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Victor Goonetilleke
Hony. Secretary RSSL

The General Meeting for the Month of  FEBRUARY 2013 will be  be held on WEDNESDAY the 27th of February, 6:00 p.m. At Otther Aquatic Club Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07.

MONTHLY MEETINGS  are held on the last Wednesday of the month in the Balcony Hall of the Otter Aquatic Club 380 / 1 Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7. at 6.00 p.m. It’s not far from the BMICH towards Borella. Continue towards the rear of the BMICH at the Wijerama Rd  / Baudhaloka Mawatha   junction.

Please note that unless otherwise notified, monthly General Meetings will be held at Otters Aquatic Club at 6.00 P.M. on the last Wednesday of the month. Please also monitor the RSSL net regularly on 145.625 MHz at 0900 P.M. for RSSL announcements. You are welcome to contact any Council member if you need to verify meeting dates. Membership and ID Card applications can be obtained at the meetings. Membership renewals are also accepted by the Treasurer at the monthly meetings.

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Victor Goonetilleke
Hony. Secretary RSSL

The results of the examination for 2012 which was concluded in late December will be released shortly and will show how important it is to follow a proper course of study to get through.  Some think it is a piece of cake because they have a basic understanding of electronics.  But take it from us that it can be very simple if one prepares but even an electronics master’s degree holder will fail if one goes unprepared as there are papers on procedure and regulations as well and matters relating to Amateur Radio ,antenna theory propagation and such which are not areas that someone will know unless there is proper orientation and guidance. The amateur radio examination may not be for a professional qualification, but it has certain standards and those will be upheld to continue to maintain the high esteem with which the Amateur Service is accepted in professional circles.  The Radio Society has near 100% results year after year thanks to the classes it conducts every Sunday at club headquarters conducted by 4S7VJ and 4S7KG assisted by other senior radio amateurs.

 In addition to theory classes, practical hands on experience is also available to  enjoy on the air operations as a club call sign 4S7RS carries with it permission for members to transmit under the supervision of an instructor. Library facilities are also available.

 All the above facillities are available and is a free service to members by the Radio Society of Sri Lanka which is the national organisation representing Amateur Radio in Sri Lanka (RSSL) and the representative of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) in Sri Lanka. Anyone can follow the classes provided they are paid up members, or join on enrollment for classes. We do not have dozens at classes as can be expected, so it is a very homely and friendly atmosphere that exists on Sunday mornings at Haig Road Bambalapitiya and it also brings new-comers into contact building great friendships amongst the radio amateur community.

Whether you want to be an advanced class operator or not, we urge you to learn CW/Morse and add class to your operational skills. ” CW is he ultimate in radio communications”. CW classes are conducted by 4S7KG every Sunday at the RSSL shack.

 Classes for 2013 will commence on the  03rd of March and  those interested should contact our Director studies  Mr. J. T. Wijeratne 4S7VJ  on 0711514498

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Victor Goonetilleke
Hony. Secretary RSSL