Archive for 2016
Krzysztof Slomczynski, SP5HS, 1 August 2016
On 1st August 2016, Krzysztof Slomczynski, SP5HS passed away at the age of 81. He was one of the most merited radio amateurs in Poland. The late Krzysztof was one of the reactivators of the Polish Amateur Radio Union (PZK) over the period 1956-57. He was a member of the Headquarters of the PZK, and […]
Douglas Hurr, G6MFH, 2 January 2016
I am sorry to report the passing of Douglas Hurr, G6MFH, on 2 January 2016. Those who knew Doug will tell you he was irrepressible and communicated freely by any means or mode available to him. His career with Rolls Royce took him around the world and made him many friends. He worked the world on amateur […]
RadCom Basics June-July 2016, No. 7
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Volunteering for the RSGB Find out how you could become a valued RSGB volunteer and part of the team What is Yaesu’s System Fusion C4FM? What exactly is System Fusion and what can you do with it? Working the world with JT65: part two In part two we looking at setting up JT65 and making […]
Peter Morrison, G1OKW, 7th July 2016
My father Peter Morrison died on the 7th July 2016. Linda Poland
5GHz Wi-Fi
Ofcom Consultation for ‘Improving spectrum access for consumers in the 5 GHz band’. This proposes an expansion of 5GHz Wi-Fi bands which would amongst other things affect weak signal reception for 5760 MHz narrowband/EME users and 5840 MHz satellites, whilst still inhibiting innovation of amateur mesh and other innovative data systems. Ofcom Consultation RSGB response […]
New Ofcom licensing portal available
Ofcom have informed us that its new licensing portal is now available for use. New and existing customers of the previous licensing system should follow the instructions for registering on the new system carefully and consult the online help and support for further information. The RSGB guidance and FAQ pages will be updated to match […]