2016 Perseid Meteor Peak Shower

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The Perseid Meteor Shower, expected to have an outburst in 2016, will peak around mid-August yielding anywhere between 150-200 meteors per hour.

The American Meteor Society advise that the normal meteor rates range from 50-75 shower members per year, but in 2016 they will appear at double the normal rate. 

The outburst is the first of its kind since 2009.

While the showers peak between 12-13th August 2016, they are currently active and may continue until 26th August 2016.

Spacedex meteor showers viewing tips - 
http://patch.com/us/across-america/2016-perseid-meteor-shower-peak-dates-approaching

Irish Repeater Group Improved Network

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The EI2DBR 2m repeater on 145.650 MHz at Devil's Bit Co. Tipperary was put back into service, having had some repairs and upgrades.

The antenna and feeder were replaced and a higher powered radio was put into service. The work was carried out by Neil EI3JE and John EI8JA.

Some work was also carried out on the EI7MLR 70cm repeater and the EI2MLP APRS digipeater at Mount Leinster County Carlow.

Antennas and feeders on both units were replaced and Motorola MTR 2000 70cms repeater was put into service. This new repeater has a higher power output than the old one so with the addition of a new antenna and feeder, the coverage should be much improved.

On site were Neil EI3JE, Liam EI8BLB, Nicky EI3JB and John EI8JA for these repairs. Thanks also go to Ray EI6HFB and Dennis EI2HSB for their help.

Dayton Hamvention to Find New Home

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The Dayton Hara Arena & Exhibition Centre is closing at the end of August, with the last event being The Comic and Toy Show.

The 2017 Dayton Hamvention event was planned for the venue, however a new home will be required.

Hara Arena staff will be assisting events to find new homes, hopefully within the local location, as $36 million of local trade are associated with the venue.

Along with Hamvention and other exhibitions, the venue has also hosted sporting and music events.

Story - http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/business/hara-arena-to-close/nr66C/