Archive for January, 2015
RSGB interference consultation response
RSGB welcomes the recent Ofcom consultation document on control of interference which invites responses by 16 February. The RSGB EMC committee has been lobbying for Ofcom to have a wider remit in enforcement of breaches of EMC regulations. These proposals make the regulations more resilient to evolving technology, when it causes undue interference to Wireless […]
Ofcom confirms E error on website
As many listeners will be aware, Ofcom is required to give all licensed radio amateurs notice that it intends to vary licences in line with its decisions following last year’s consultation. That process is underway and letters are being sent out in batches, although they were all printed at the same time. It has been […]
Team Leader needed for YOTA trip
The RSGB Youth Committee is seeking a highly motivated person to take on the role of a Team Leader for a youth event in Tuscany, Italy, to be held in July. It brings together 75 young radio amateurs from 15 member societies and previous events have included workshops on antenna building, satellites, ARDF, and robots […]
VK to G link on 477kHz
Using the new OPERA Dynamic MF/LF beacon mode, VK5CV transmitted at 1630UTC on 15 January using 477kHz and was spotted by G8HUH, receiving at -37dB. Data recovered from the PSK-Map database shows the capture to fit exactly with the OPERA Dynamic time signature. Opera Dynamic provides an additional 5 or 6dB gain over the conventional […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Following last year’s 5MHz amateur operation in the Czech Republic and elsewhere in Europe, the Czech telecommunications regulator, together with the Czech Ministry of Defence, have agreed to changes in 5MHz permits for Czech radio amateurs. The number of 5MHz channels available under the new 2015 permit has been increased from 6 to 12 and […]
Rallies and Events News – 18 January 2015
Today, the 18th, 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. Also today, the 18th, the Red Rose Winter Rally is in The George H Carnall […]
