Archive for October, 2015
UK returns to GMT
Did you remember to change your clock last night? In the UK, the clocks reverted to Greenwich Mean Time, or UTC, at 2am this morning. The Youth Hostels Amateur Radio Group is commemorating the start of Greenwich Mean Time today, the 25th, from Mount St Bernard Abbey in Charnwood Forest, with the callsign GB0GMT. The […]
RSGB fees unchanged again
Despite the increasing strain on operational finances, the RSGB Board has announced that the cost of Society Membership will be unchanged in 2016, the sixth year in a row that this has been achieved. It has also proved possible to maintain examination fees at the same level as previous years. Further details of all charges […]
IARU consolidates EMC roles
The IARU has announced that it will consolidate into one position the responsibilities for overseeing IARU’s relationship on EMC matters with CISPR, the international special committee on radio interference. Christian Verholt, OZ8CY, will be standing down from his Advisor role, with the Administrative Council’s appreciation for his work over some 20 years. All EMC matters […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Still on EMC matters the CENELEC Committee TC210 WG 11 has completed the standard for in-home PLC devices that operate above 30MHz. The first standard in the family, EN 50561-1, covers the frequency range up to 30MHz and was debated heavily amongst radio users. It does safeguard the broadcast, amateur and aeronautical frequencies, but the […]
Rallies and Events News – 25 October 2015
The 26th Great Northern Hamfest takes place today, the 25th, in the Barnsley Premier Leisure Complex, Queens Road, Barnsley S71 1AN. Follow the brown Metrodome signs. Doors open at 10am and there will be trade stands and special interest groups. Details from Ernie, G4LUE, on 07984 191 873. The inaugural radio rally organised by Bushvalley […]
Special Event News – 25 October 2015
GB0RWC will be on the air for the Rugby World Cup on the 26th and 27th of October from South Road, Sully, operated by Barry ARS. On the 28th and 29th the callsign moves to Shute Farm, Fluxton in Devon operated by Sidmouth ARS. Finally, on the 31st, it will be operated by Whitton ARG […]
