Archive for January, 2015
Radio amateur awarded OBE
The RSGB would like to congratulate Charles Brookson, G4GBA on being awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honour List. He is Chairman of the Network and Information Security Steering Group and received the honour for his services to telecommunications security.
Also in GB2RS this week…
On 5 January Ofcom published a consultation document on updating the Interference Regulations under the Wireless Telegraphy Act. The aim is cover any interference from modern electronic technology. The Society broadly welcomes Ofcom’s proposals although exactly how they will be put into practice and how they will benefit the amateur radio community remains to be […]
DXPedition of the Year winners 2014
DX World has announced the winners of DXpedition of the Year for 2014 and the RSGB was delighted to learn that the single-handed effort by Nigel, G3TXF operating as ZD9XF from Tristan da Cuhna was placed fifth. Top slot and outright winner was the large, professional DXpedition FT5ZM from Amsterdam Island.
Ofcom interference consultation
On Monday, 5 January Ofcom published a consultation document on draft regulations for new wireless telegraphy legislation. The aim is cover any interference from modern electronic technology. The Society broadly welcomes Ofcom’s proposals although exactly how they will be put into practice and how they will benefit the amateur radio community remains to be clarified. […]
GB2RS News Script for 11 January 2015
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Rallies and Events News – 11 January 2015
The first rallies of the New Year are both on 18 January. The Hatherleigh Radio Rally will be held in the Hatherleigh Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon EX20 3HB. Doors open at 10am and admission is £2. More information from Roger, 2E0RPH on 01822 852 871. The Red Rose Winter Rally in […]
