Archive for 2016
New Ofcom licensing portal update
Ofcom System Maintenance Updates The online licensing system is used for Business Radio and Maritime licences in addition to amateur radio. Occasional updates for these functions and other issues may require the system to be offline (typically at weekends) for maintenance/updates. Update (GB2RS): 3 -Feb-2017 Ofcom updated its licensing system for radio amateurs on 30 […]
Ofcom 5GHz consultation
Ofcom is holding a consultation Improving Spectrum Access for Consumers in the 5GHz Band. This proposes an expansion of 5GHz wi-fi bands that would, amongst other things, affect weak signal reception for 5760MHz narrowband and EME users and 5840MHz satellites, whilst still inhibiting innovation of amateur mesh and other innovative data systems. The RSGB response […]
Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend
So far more than 375 registrations have been received from 40 countries for this year’s International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. Organisers expect around 500 marine structures to be listed when the event goes on air on the weekend of 20 and 21 August. Leading this fun event so far is Germany with 60, USA and […]
GB2RS News Script for 7 August 2016
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Rallies and Events News – 7 August 2016
The 27th King’s Lynn ARC Great Eastern Radio Rally takes place on Sunday, 7 August, at Gaywood Community Centre, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4DZ. Talk in will be available on 145.550MHz and car parking is free. Doors open at 9am, with admission £2. There will be trade stands and a bring-and-buy. There are […]
DX News – 7 August 2016
Reg, G8VHI will be active from 13 to 20 August /MM in the North Sea. He plans to use 144.333MHz using 100W to a four element antenna. He is limited to operation from his cabin, which is located on the starboard side. This is a family holiday and operating will reflect this. Armin, DK9PY will […]