Archive for 2015
UK Spectrum Policy Forum
Contributions to the industry-led UK Spectrum Policy Forum (UKSPF), which is facilitated by the techUK industry association. June-2015: News Item Presentation Slides – inc notes UKSPF: Spectrum Report Note: See also the Nov-2018 update
UK Spectrum Strategy
In March 2014, the Prime Minister, David Cameron announced the UK Spectrum Strategy The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has subsequently given significant prominence to the industry-led UK Spectrum Policy Forum (UKSPF) which techUK is facilitating. The Forum has been established as a sounding board to Government and Ofcom on future approaches on […]
Improving club practical sessions
The Inspire Group is doing some research for the RSGB on the benefits and challenges of running regular practical sessions during club nights. Does your club organise this type of event? If so, we’d like to hear about your experiences and find out what worked, what didn’t and what you’d like to do if you […]
Crowds flock to BATC at Friedrichshafen
More than 200 radio amateurs visited the British Amateur Television Club (BATC) stand at the international amateur radio exhibition at Friedrichshafen. BATC chairman Noel Matthews, G8GTZ described it as a “very busy and worthwhile” three day event promoting both amateur television and the BATC. Enthusiasts from across Europe, and beyond, were shown demonstrations of the latest reduced bandwidth […]
Guildford Space Colloquium soon
The AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium will be held 24 to 26 July at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2 7XZ. Among the speakers will be Peter Guelzow, DB2OS with an update on AMSAT-DL projects, including the Phase 4 satellite and Chris Brunskill, formerly of Surrey Space Centre. He will be presenting a novel project aimed at […]
Petition against photo restrictions
RadCom and other magazines often include photographs of instantly recognisable buildings, but this may have to stop if a new EU restriction on the so-called freedom of panorama is voted in on 9 July. Many organisations including Wikipedia and the Royal Photographic Society are strongly opposed to the restrictions. A change.org petition has been set […]
