RSSOfcom-RSGB Forum

Ofcom-RSGB Forum: 15 March 2016

| March 30, 2016

 Summary of matters discussed at the Ofcom-RSGB Forum meeting held on 15 March 2016 1  Implementation of WRC-15 allocation at 5 MHz. Ofcom have contacted Primary User concerning harmonising the current allocation with that agreed at WRC-15. It was noted that a response from the Primary User of this part of the spectrum was awaited. […]

Continue Reading

Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 3 December 2015

| December 9, 2015
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 3 December 2015

AROS/Ofcom interface It was noted that Improved joint working arrangements had been agreed. AROS had acquired a new VHF direction finding capability Ofcom had been active in removing non-compliant equipment from the UK market Ofcom, in conjunction with the police, had successfully resolved a complaint about poor operating practice Ofcom had followed up complaints about […]

Continue Reading

Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 23 June 2015

| June 29, 2015
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 23 June 2015

Approval of NoV requests for beacons and repeaters It was noted that, according to Ofcom records, only four requests were awaiting clearance from the primary user. It was agreed that the RSGB would notify Ofcom of any others that appeared to be outstanding. It was agreed that the RSGB should satisfy itself that any potential […]

Continue Reading

Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 13 January 2015

| January 29, 2015
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 13 January 2015

Summary of matters discussed at the Ofcom-RSGB Forum meeting held on 13 January 2015. Abusive behaviour on Repeaters The problems experienced by certain repeater keepers, how support might best be provided for them and ongoing Ofcom enforcement progress were discussed at length. Various possible remedial actions were aired including the inclusion of voice recognition software […]

Continue Reading

Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 9 October 2014

| October 22, 2014
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 9 October 2014

Summary of matters discussed at the Ofcom-RSGB Forum meeting held on 9 October 2014. International Space Station (ISS) Ofcom confirmed that the callsign GB1SS will be made available for issue to UK astronauts who wish to operate from the ISS. The RSGB agreed to co-ordinate applications at the appropriate times. Licence Review Ofcom reported that […]

Continue Reading

Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 12 June 2014

| June 27, 2014
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 12 June 2014

RSGB Officers met with representatives of Ofcom on 12 June 2014 as part of our regular series of discussions. The principal items were as follows: Licence review Ofcom reported that the consultation documentation was in the final stages of preparation and publication was now due in early July 2014 RSGB reported on the difficulty of […]

Continue Reading