Archive for September, 2014

The future of IOTA

| September 26, 2014

The RSGB’s Islands on the Air programme celebrated its 50th anniversary in July 2014. The last 50 years has seen the programme grow to 2,500 active island chasers and approximately 15,000 more casual participants. Those close to it have been anxious to ensure the sustainability of the IOTA programme and have spent some time reviewing […]

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Lord Howe Island DXpedition

| September 26, 2014

Christian, DL1MGB reports that, in less than four weeks, VK9DLX will be QRV from Lord Howe Island. The main team will arrive on 12 October but some members are scheduled to arrive earlier so don’t be surprised if you hear VK9DLX some days earlier than expected. The main focus of this advance operation will be […]

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Austrian amateurs shape new radio law

| September 26, 2014

The Austrian national amateur radio society is involved in the negotiations with the government telecommunications ministry, to create a new amateur radio Act. The negotiations will revolve around modernising that nation’s rules. This is to make it more contemporary, bring relief in the application process and also enable such concepts as remote operation. The society […]

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WRC-15 responses now on website

| September 26, 2014

Responses to the recent Ofcom consultation on WRC-15 preparation by RSGB and affiliated groups including AMSAT-UK are now available on the WRC-15 Special Focus section of the RSGB website. In addition to supporting Agenda Item 1.4 for a 5MHz allocation, the detailed responses cover amateur radio interests across several VHF and Microwave allocations. This includes […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| September 26, 2014

The Austrian national amateur radio society is involved in the negotiations with the government telecommunications ministry, to create a new amateur radio Act. The negotiations will revolve around modernising that nation’s rules. This is to make it more contemporary, bring relief in the application process and also enable such concepts as remote operation. The society […]

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Rallies and Events News – 28 September 2014

| September 26, 2014

Today, 28 September, the Pencoed ARC table top sale will be held in Pencoed Rugby Football Club, The Verlands, Felindre Road, Pencoed CF35 5PB. Tables are £5 on a first-come-first-served basis. Sellers have access from 8.30am and buyers from 9.30am. Entrance is £2. More information from Gerry Day on 01656 860 761. The 5th West […]

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