Dear Members.
Monthly Meeting August 2019
Dear Members,
THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE RADIO SOCIETY OF SRI LANKA will be held on the 28th of July 2019, commencing sharp on time at 6PM in the Balcony Hall OTTER AQUATIC CLUB, BAUDHALOKA MAWATHA COLOMBO.
Please note the date of the monthly meeting. We hope to organize a presentation on the Rawana-1 satellite by a the team member of the Athur C Clark Centre. All are welcome.
-Hon Secretary 4S7VK
RSSL
RSSL Fox Hunt 2019
Monthly Meeting April 2019
THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE RADIO SOCIETY OF SRI LANKA will be held on the 10th of April 2019, commencing sharp on time at 6PM in the Balcony Hall OTTER AQUATIC CLUB, BAUDHALOKA MAWATHA COLOMBO.
Hope to see you all at Otters.
Further News:
RSSL SPONSORED RADIO AMATEUR COURSE: This started 3 weeks ago and consists of theory and practical CW/MORSE classes. Its completely free as a service to members. The Classes are held at the Software company WSO2 premises at Colpetty Liberty Plaza Duplication Road junction. You cant miss the board. Classes are held from 9 AM to 1.30 PM. Please contact 4S7VJ Wijay on 0711514498 or Afkaz 077332 0919.
ANTENNA WORKSHOP FOR RSSL MEMBERS
On the 10th of March 2019 Vice President of the RSSSL Jaliya 4S7JL along with senior member 4S7VJ Wijay conducted a very successful VHF and 6 Metre antenna workshop at the Koratota sprawling residence of Jaliya. There were 26 members in attendance including the President of the RSSL, 4S7DF and Council members. 4S7DSB, 4S7VK, 4S7PA
The morning started with 4S7VJ explaining the theory of antennas, resonance, impedance, relationship to wavelength and also the art of using test equipment like Antenna analyzers and SWR Metres. This session was also aimed at the Radio Amateur Exam candidates sitting the examination later this year.
After the theory session the practical session of putting into practice what was learnt took place with seniors assisting the SWLs and new hams. Thee RSS is thankful to 4S7JL and 4S6MLM Hussain who bought materials in bulk at discounted rates and it was also, just come along and use Jaliya’s workshop, match your antennas and walk away with an antenna, just meeting the cost of the materials. What more could one ask one may say.
The RSSL provided refreshments and it was a very successful day of fellowship and strengthening bonds between friends and new friends.
The Picture gallery which will make you capture the mood of the occasion. Thanks everyone who helped and came along and our apologies to Jaliya’s xyl for messing up her house and beautiful garden.