Archive for September, 2014
News for Wales – 14 September 2014
On Monday 15 September, Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by MW0SEC on designing an explosives initiator. Details from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, 07833 620 733 On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773. On Tuesday 16 September Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a […]
Ofcom Consultation Paper
Ofcom has today published a consultation setting out proposals for updating the terms and conditions of the amateur radio licence. This consultation, which is likely to be of interest to those in the amateur radio community, closes on 20 October 2014. A discussion forum will be opened shortly here
LTE Test Transmissions – 2.3 GHz
Ofcom have advised that there are expected to be LTE test transmissions over the next few months in the 13 cms/2.3 GHz band. The tests will be in the central London area and will be upto 38dBW erp. If licensed Radio Amateurs should become aware of unusual transmissions, they are asked to bear this in […]
Encouraging Youth
The RSGB Board has approved the formation of a new committee to provide a focus for its young members and to help promote amateur radio amongst the younger sections of society. The new committee will be known as the Youth Committee. Members of the Youth Committee must be under 26 years of age and be […]
Churches and Chapels on the Air
Churches and Chapels on the Air takes place on Saturday 13 September, between 10am and 4pm. There is still time to take part and send details to John, G3XYF via email to g3xyf@btconnect.com. A list of the participating station can be found on the CHOTA website.
UK and US licence examinations
As has become a tradition, both UK and USA exams will be available at the RSGB Convention in October. The UK exams will be hosted by the RSGB Training and Education Committee and Paul Steed, G0VEP, will be hosting the USA exams. UK Foundation and Intermediate will be held on Saturday 11 October and the […]
