Archive for July, 2014
News for England South West – 27 July
Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Monday by Nick, M0NRJ, examining whether the solar maximum has come and gone. The 2m net is on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm on Tuesday. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756. On Wednesday Devon and Cornwall Repeater Group is at the Engine House Compton Park, Callington from […]
News for Wales – 27 July 2014
On Monday 28 July Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is holding a barbecue and operating mobile from Brunel Quay. Details from Howard, MW0HVB, on 01348 874 236. On Monday 28 July Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale. More information from Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773. On Thursday 31 July Aberystwyth and District […]
Flood at the National Radio Centre – update
We regret that the National Radio Centre will remain shut until Wednesday 30th July due to a burst water pipe. Whilst the plumbing has been repaired, time will be needed to dry out the floor and ensure that it is safe. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Channels in the 144MHz Band to be used for the Commonwealth Games
Following negotiations with the RSGB to minimise the impact on radio amateurs, Ofcom has announced that it will temporarily authorise up to four 25kHz channels, between 144.000MHz and 144.100MHz, for the period 22 July to 4 August 2014, to support the operation of the Commonwealth Games. The frequencies to be used specifically exclude 144.0500MHz (CW […]
Ray Barker, G0FDU, 12 July 2014
I am sad to report that Ray Barker, G0FDU is now SK, having passed away on 12 July 2014. Ray was a very active member of Darenth Valley RS, joining the club in 1987 when he got his A licence. He could be heard daily on 40m, especially with his WAB contacts of which he […]
RadCom August 2014, Vol. 90, No. 8
THIS EDITION IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ONLINE We apologise for any disappointment This edition is currently being converted to our HTML5 online viewer, which will bring enhanced readability, download speed and picture quality News and Reports 6 RSGB Matters Bringing new blood into the hobby, RSGB Club Relay 2015, RCF, EC volunteer and Board vacancies, RSGB […]
