Ladybank Message Board: Knowhere Guide

24 hrs

There are PMR446 Internet Gateways up and down the UK and now across the world that anybody with a PMR446 radio can have access to. As an example of how this works, someone within range of my gateway link can talk through that link, over the internet, and out through another gateway in, say, Belgium or Australia. Someone within range of that second gateway can then communicate back and thus establish a conversation.

Accessing the gateway using your PMR446 Radio All the gateways operate a CTCSS access system which requires a CTCSS capable radio with CTCSS set to 127.3Hz (CTCSS tone 19 on most radios).

To access the PMR 446 Mhz Internet Gateway in the CENTRAL FIFE area set your radio to Channel 7, CTCSS code 19

The gateway is very easy to use. You use it as you would with a normal one to one communication, no callsigns are required, just call CQ or just a straightforward 'Hello, this is X calling from Y, anyone copy?' and you might be surprised who comes back to you as there are gateways all over the world. Note that there can often be a delay from the station that you are speaking to and don't forget to wait for the pips after their over before you transmit. It is also best to press the PTT button on your radio and wait a second before speaking to make sure the beginning of your over doesn't get cut off. If you don't have CTCSS on your radio you won't be able to transmit to the gateway but you will still be able to listen in on Channel 4.

When the system is idle the gateway will play this voice message every 10 minutes identifying the gateway. This message was generated using The Festival Speech Synthesis System on Linux.

During the week the network is fairly quiet during the daytime with most activity taking place during the evening and at the weekend but if it is quiet call CQ, a lot of people are monitoring even if they're not talking...

There are just a few Do's and Don'ts that will help keep the network sane: Don't swear, don't use call or ring tones, do switch off 'roger beeps' if possible.

RADIOS CAN BE BOUGHT AT ARGOS AND MANY STORES AND ALSO AT JAYCEE ELECTRONICS IN WOODSIDE GLENROTHES PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE RADIOS YOU GET HAVE THE 38 SUB TONES OR CTCSS TONES

thank you from the gateway keeper and we hope you will use and enjoy this free service who knows you could maybe link up with lost freinds and chat with them from all over the world

Subjects 1 to 19 of 19	Today's messages are highlighted in red
WW2 Radio station on the hill?	by winnie (Member 10249708) on 4-Aug-2010
During World War 2, was there a radio station 'on the hill' at Ladybank around 1941 - 1943? I believe the Signals Unit of the First Polish Armoured Division were there. Grateful for any more information please... Reply

Do You Want to Increase Your Income in 2009 ?	by David Taylor (Member 10103609) on 1-Jan-2009
Hi Many people are worried about the coming year with redundancy, Credit Crunch etc. Would you like to join a business part/full time where these difficult times make your services even more attractive? We are a Footsie 250 P L C Company and our distributors get paid for reccommending their services, not just omce, but ever ymonth. Just imagine getting paid for ever, for one reccomendation, have a look on my website :- www.securityforlife.info Kind Regards for 2009 ... more >> Reply

Modern Jive /WCSwing Workshops and Competitions 2008	by S.B (Member 10184513) on 23-Jun-2008
Dancers from across the Globe will descend on Cheshire to compete at the 'UK Star Studded Championships held at Northwich Memorial Hall on the 1st,2nd & 3rd of August. This is the first time this venue will be used to hold this event, the Saturday evening includes a Modern Jive & West Coast Swing Freestyle. The competition for the first time will have a Modern Jive category, 'UK Modern Jive ProAm' Competition, and a 'Dance with a stranger' Competition. Both held on the evening of Saturday 2nd August 2008. To take part in the ProAm competition it will be necessary to be at the venue at 1830 on the Saturday evening. See below for further details MODERN JIVE & WEST COAST SWING FREESTYLE, WORKSHOPS & COMPETITION SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST 2008 including the all new PROAM JIVE DIVISION NORTHWICH MEMORIAL HALL, CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH CW9 5QJ UK SOCIAL COUPLES DIVISION - chose one or more dances from West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Night Club & Two Step and perform with your regular partner///. SOCIAL PROAM DIVISION - chose one or more dances from West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Night Club & 2Step and dance with your teacher/pro. Only the student is scored (For those interested in dancing with Siobhan, James or Steve please email/// PROAM JIVE DIVISION - perform with your teacher/pro. Only the student is scored (Newcomer/Novice or Intermediate/Advanced divisions apply) (For those interested in dancing with Siobhan, James or Steve please email dance@headliner.plus.com for further details)/// The Saturday evening social will include modern jive & west coast swing dance with a stranger fun competition together with cabaret performances. Non Competitor Evening Only Pass �10.00///Non Competitor Full Day Pass �15.00//// Non Competitor Full Weekend Pass �35.00///Social Competitor Full Day Pass (Inc Competition Fees)�25.00///Social Competitor Full Weekend Pass (Inc Competition Fees) �55.00/// This prestigious event is expected to sell-out so reserve your tickets now: Online : www.headliners.org.uk Email : dance@headliner.plus.com ... more >> Reply

searching	by robin (Member 10207608) on 3-May-2007
Searching for an old friend David C Methven 13 Pitlessie Road ladybank Fife. From the RFA Olmeda 1976. Met in Ft lauderdale Florida. Its been many years. Would love to contact David. Please help. Robin - United States You mau email me @ gbovis@optonline.net Reply

german pow's in aunsmuir camp	by aussie (Member 10177769) on 19-Feb-2006
i am looking for any infomation on a joeseph wieser he was inprisoned at aunsmuir camp in ladybank in 10/5/1945 until about 1947. he worked on a nearby farm which we think is bankhead farm then got discharged from the camp and moved to reading. any infomation on my grand father/site of the camp will be gratefully received Re: german pow's in aunsmuir camp by mike haynes (Member 10197442) on 13-Nov-2006 THE GERMAN POW CAMP IS NOW A CARAVAN PARK JUST NORTH OF LADYBANK. SOME OF THE BULDINGS ARE STILL THERE ON THE FARM ADJACENT TO THE PARK. I HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL. MIKE HAYNES... Reply

Wedding band Scotland in Fife	by kblackwood (Member 10164479) on 5-Oct-2005
www.centralmusicagency.co.uk for wedding bands in Ladyband. The first thing that a couple asks when hiring a wedding band is: Can you give me a cost? Our wedding band costs are so good we don�t have to hide them. Just take a look at our package prices under the heading of 7pm till 12pm. Our ceilidh band The Kippen Ceilidh Band can function as a 2, 3, 4 or 5 piece and don't worry about your dances as we can supply a caller to make your ceilidh go with a highland fling. If you are looking for a live band that can play covers and a bit of ceilidh then Sound Cradle are your perfect band. Both Heskey and Sound Cradle have played nearly every major 5 star hotel in Scotland with over 200 wedding receptions under their belts. So if you are looking for live bands with experience and the ability to have you dancing all night look no further. If you would prefer a full ceilidh band and covers band take a look at our very reasonable package prices. Central Music Agency also supply discos as part of a live band package. If you would like a wedding/function band and disco we give you the most cost effective solution. Just add on �110 to any of our band costs for your disco. Our own DJ, Rick, gives you a light and sound show to die for. All of our musicians and disco would be at your wedding reception all night. Usually we would set a program of events before the night but this is obviously flexible to fit in with the flow of the night. Not only do we supply musicians of a first class quality but our prices are very reasonable. Don�t pay the wedding band tax? Our wedding bands all believe in a fair wage for a fair nights work. Central Music Agency only works with bands who don�t add on the cost just because it�s a wedding. ... more >> Reply

george hunter	by toddy as in ewan! (Member 10123577) on 10-Aug-2005
can anybody get me pictures of george hunter, any condition please ta Re: george hunter by kenny dugleash (Member 10167575) on 27-Oct-2005 got a few pics a geo here if yer wantin em .been usin em tae wipe ma farter right enuff butt i,l send ye em Re: george hunter by toddy as in ewan! (Member 10123577) on 3-Nov-2005 ok my email is ewanhottoddy@hotmail.com cheers Reply

PMR 446 Mhz Internet Gateway in the CENTRAL FIFE area	by uk511 (Member 10159394) on 23-Jul-2005
Welcome to the info page for the PMR 446 Mhz Internet Gateway in the CENTRAL FIFE area it operates on the following Channel: 7 CTCSS: 19 Operating Hours: 24 hrs There are PMR446 Internet Gateways up and down the UK and now across the world that anybody with a PMR446 radio can have access to. As an example of how this works, someone within range of my gateway link can talk through that link, over the internet, and out through another gateway in, say, Belgium or Australia. Someone within range of that second gateway can then communicate back and thus establish a conversation. Accessing the gateway using your PMR446 Radio All the gateways operate a CTCSS access system which requires a CTCSS capable radio with CTCSS set to 127.3Hz (CTCSS tone 19 on most radios). To access the PMR 446 Mhz Internet Gateway in the CENTRAL FIFE area set your radio to Channel 7, CTCSS code 19 The gateway is very easy to use. You use it as you would with a normal one to one communication, no callsigns are required, just call CQ or just a straightforward 'Hello, this is X calling from Y, anyone copy?' and you might be surprised who comes back to you as there are gateways all over the world. Note that there can often be a delay from the station that you are speaking to and don't forget to wait for the pips after their over before you transmit. It is also best to press the PTT button on your radio and wait a second before speaking to make sure the beginning of your over doesn't get cut off. If you don't have CTCSS on your radio you won't be able to transmit to the gateway but you will still be able to listen in on Channel 4. When the system is idle the gateway will play this voice message every 10 minutes identifying the gateway. This message was generated using The Festival Speech Synthesis System on Linux. During the week the network is fairly quiet during the daytime with most activity taking place during the evening and at the weekend but if it is quiet call CQ, a lot of people are monitoring even if they're not talking... There are just a few Do's and Don'ts that will help keep the network sane: Don't swear, don't use call or ring tones, do switch off 'roger beeps' if possible. RADIOS CAN BE BOUGHT AT ARGOS AND MANY STORES AND ALSO AT JAYCEE ELECTRONICS IN WOODSIDE GLENROTHES PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE RADIOS YOU GET HAVE THE 38 SUB TONES OR CTCSS TONES thank you from the gateway keeper and we hope you will use and enjoy this free service who knows you could maybe link up with lost freinds and chat with them from all over the world ... more >> Reply

is goof still aboot	by toddy as in ewan! (Member 10123577) on 14-Jul-2005
hi all o ladybank hooz it gawn is marie swan or fishy still kickin aboot anybody want to get in touch love to hear from you ewanhottoddy@hotmail.com Reply

MURRAYFIELD LIVE8 TICKETS CLOSE TO STAGE COPY AND PASTE>	by LittleLump (Member 10157743) on 30-Jun-2005
MURRAYFIELD LIVE8 TICKETS CLOSE TO STAGE COPY AND PASTE> www.live-8-tickets.co.uk/auction?id=638 Reply

CHRISTINE	by tina (Member 10146536) on 23-Mar-2005
im looking for CHRISTINE REID(maiden name GRAHAM)christine has a daughter called GILLIAN,also christine had a brother called ROBERT. Reply

ladybank (late 70's)	by mark (Member 10148852) on 19-Mar-2005
Hi, My name is Mark ....I am from Gwent in South Wales I visited Ladybank and the surrounding areas a few times in late 70's earlier 80's..visiting friends I met on holiday and also for the biennial trip for the rugby... Very nice little village and was made very welcome by all I met...(There for the New year celebrations once...never been given so much whiskey in my life before or since)..is it really 25 years ago ???? I have been back a few times while caravaning in the St Andrews and Perth areas...was in Markinch recently too...with my family and will visit again soon (Fife is the second best place to live I reckon)..... Came across this site by accident and thought I'd leave a note....Would particularly like to here from anyone who knows Lorna watson, Jacqueline Downie or Freda Ross (Different surnames now as married)it would be nice to hear how they are. All were nurses at Stratheden (I believe Lorna still is as I have spoken to someone online who knew the name).... I know I probably wont get a reply but it would be nice to see what life has brought them.. thanks....my email I usually use is gmg180@aol.com bye all....Mark G ... more >> Reply

mmmmmmmmmmm dodgy people	by toddy as in ewan! (Member 10123577) on 1-Feb-2005
ladybank is a braw place !!!!!!!!!!!!!! the markee to get buckled once a year cool Re: mmmmmmmmmmm dodgy people by kenny dugleash (Member 10167575) on 27-Oct-2005 whats rang wae everyday Reply

Trying to find !!!	by Allison McKillop (Member 10130697) on 22-Aug-2004
Hi there.... wonder if you can help me! I am looking to get in contact with a ladybank local called Phil! He works on the rigs, mid twenties, is very handsome, and i met him recently in Dundee ! Does anyone know of a phil in the area fitting this description? If so, please email me at allisonmckillop@hotmail.com Many thanks!! ... more >> Reply

Small Distillery of Spencer-Nairn Estate?	by Mark Muir (Member 10123186) on 26-Apr-2004
Recently articles have appeared in magazines and the press stating that a small distillery is being developed in old buildings on the Spencer-Nairn estate near Ladybank. Can anyone confirm this story? Re: Small Distillery of Spencer-Nairn Estate? by Mark Muir (Member 10123186) on 28-Apr-2004 I've got an answer to this from other sources. Thanks anyway. Reply

Prisoners of war	by CA Penman (Member 10053489) on 20-Dec-2001
Does anyone know about a prisoner of war camp near to Ladybank used in WW2. I'm trying to find out some info on its occupants and would be delighted if anybody could help me out Re: Prisoners of war by Derek Thomson (Member 10037807) on 12-Sep-2002 My uncle, Sandy Thomson(deceased), claimed that he was one of the guards at the camp. I believe that the camp was situated at Annsmuir (beyond the golf course). My father and uncle and their father before them, ran Thomson's bakery in Ladybank and I remember my father saying how, just before he went to the war in 1941, some of the German prisoners of war, from the camp, helped to install some new tables and a new trough (a u-shaped bench used to hold flour and in which the dough was mixed by hand - these were the days before large elecrical mixers with dough hooks were common!!!) Their help was needed as it was made out of beech, a very heavy wood, and it took six of the prisoners to lift it. I hope this information is of some use to you. ... more >> Re: Prisoners of war by winnie (Member 10249708) on 15-Jul-2010 On the SCRAN website www.scran.ac.uk. there's a photo "Prisoners of War at Newburgh, Fife, 1943" "These German and Italian prisoners, based at the nearby Ladybank camp....." Project reference: National Museums of Scotland - Scottish Life Archive SLAC19876 Subject: Warfare and Defence / Prisoners of war (Scottish Life Archive) ... more >> Reply

The information on Ladybank	by Derek Thomson (Member 10037807) on 12-Jul-2001
Was the person who posted the info on Ladybank actually born in the place? Re: The information on Ladybank by kerrie walker (Member 10085422) on 16-Dec-2002 My sister is CA penman, i am trying to find info on the italian prisoners of war that were kept on Annsmuir camp during 1944 - 45, i believe they worked on a nearby farm - Bankhead Farm, at Coaltown of Balgonie owned by Robert Cowsland and returned to the camp at night. i understand they returned to italy in sept/ nov 1945. i am particularly interested in one prisoner Carmello Broncatti or Brancati whom i believe originated in Sicily and came from a farming background. if you have any info or know anyone of that age group that may know anything about the prisoners it would be greatly appreciated thank you kerrie ... more >> Reply

Unidentified Flying Objects	by jonathan slater (Member 10020929) on 6-Jan-2001
Have you! Seen any mysterious lights or strange objects in our skies lately? A non-profit making scientific research group requires serious reports. Reply

Hello Ladybank!!!	by ANNE (Member 10004924) on 3-Jul-2000
Oh c'mon noo!!! let's hear your patter!!! Re: Hello Ladybank!!! by Angie (Member 10011401) on 3-Jan-2001 Hello Anne!:) & hey you Andy what are you doing talking about me and I'm not here to defend myself eh????? lol.Hiya. Re: Hello Ladybank!!! by Angie (Member 10011401) on 13-Sep-2001 Sneak up ... three months later Andy??? :) Re: Hello Ladybank!!! by toddy as in ewan! (Member 10123577) on 21-Mar-2005 mmmmmmmmm i stayed there too,,,,,,,,dodgy place hehe,,,,,,,,,,,no bad wee pub,,,,,,been buckled there many, many times.i miss the old marquee---it was superb-all the best Ewan Todd x Reply