Archive for October, 2016
Mr A A Chisholm, G3INL, October 2016
Mr Andrew Alexander Chisholm of Ashover passed away at Grove House, aged 86 years. Born in Hamburg, Germany, he lived locally for 18 months. Working as an engineer and sales manager, he retired 30 years ago. His hobbies included amateur radio and he was previously treasurer and secretary of United Reform Church in Clitheroe. He […]
RSGB response to Channel 5 TV programme
We work hard to build relationships with the media and often provide facts and help when programmes and articles featuring amateur radio are being prepared. Unfortunately, the RSGB was not invited to be part of Channel 5’s “Nightmare Neighbour Next Door” programme or to verify any facts. We have, of course, contacted Channel 5 about […]
Renew your 146MHz NoV now
All current 146 to 147MHz band Notices of Variation expire on Monday 31 October. On Friday 28 October Ofcom announced that the band would be made available for another year. However, to continue to use the frequencies you must get a new NoV. These are available free from the RSGB website at www.rsgb.org/nov
New Examination Standards Chairman
The Examinations Standards Committee (ESC), oversees all aspects of the amateur radio examinations. Dave Powis, G4HUP has been appointed to take over the role when Professor Simon Watts, G3XXH retires at the end of this year. The ESC develops and publishes all procedures and policies for the administration of examinations and is tasked with the development […]
Also in GB2RS this week
Videos of the talks at the recent British Amateur Television Club Convention are now available on YouTube. Among the many talks are Receiving and Presenting HamTV from the ISS by Noel, G8GTZ, VHF/UHF Propagation by Mike, G0MJW and A Practical Operators Guide to 146MHz Reduced Bandwidth TV by Shaun, G8VPG. As many listeners will know […]
BATC videos on YouTube
Videos of the talks at the recent British Amateur Television Club Convention are now available on YouTube. Among the many talks are Receiving and Presenting HamTV from the ISS by Noel, G8GTZ, VHF/UHF Propagation by Mike, G0MJW and A Practical Operators Guide to 146MHz Reduced Bandwidth TV by Shaun, G8VPG.
