Archive for July, 2016
Training and examination information
Three documents relating to training and examinations have been published on the RSGB website. An examinations announcement relating to the recent IARU Bandplan changes is available from rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/examination-announcements The latest edition of the Tutors’ Newsletter is available from rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/tutor-resources-2/newsletters.
IARU Band Plan Changes from 1 June 2016
The RSGB recently announced the Band Plans issued by IARU Region 1 have changed as of 1 June 2016. The Band Plans used for examination purposes will NOT be changing. Examination questions will be based on EX 307, EX 308 or EX 309 all dated October 2015 as appropriate to the examination level concerned. There […]
RadCom August 2016, Vol. 92, No. 8
THIS EDITION IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ONLINE We apologise for any disappointment This edition is currently being converted to our HTML5 online viewer, which will bring enhanced readability, download speed and picture quality Pete Hart, G3SJX examines the first mainstream Japanese transceiver to adopt full direct-digital sampling SDR technology while retaining traditional knobs and dials—the revolutionary […]
New Ofcom website portal
Ofcom have informed us that their new online licensing portal is expected to go live for their own staff usage on Sunday, 24 July, with public access expected to follow on Wednesday, 27 July or Thursday, 28 July. The new system will enable the management of personal information and amateur radio licences, including club licences, […]
Turkish amateur radio status
There have been conflicting reports over the state of amateur radio licences in Turkey. Early reports indicated that the airwaves had gone silent after the Turkish President had revoked 3,213 amateur licences along with those of more than 20 TV and radio broadcasters. Then it was reported that restrictions against radio and TV operations had […]
Prepare for IOTA next weekend
The flagship RSGB HF event of the month is the IOTA Contest, which takes place for 24 hours over the weekend of 30 to 31 July. Every one who lives anywhere in the British Isles lives on an island, so every one will be in demand that weekend. Exchange a signal report, serial number and […]
