Archive for July, 2017
News for Wales – 23 July 2017
On Tuesday Barry Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and radio DXing in the shack. More information by email from Glyn at glyndxis@talktalk.net On Thursday Aberkenfig Radio Club is holding a club members raffle from 7.30pm. Details from Ian, 2W0ITT on 01639 617 439. On Thursday Aberystwyth and District Amateur Radio Society has […]
Tony Kent G8PBH RSGB ESC Chair
Appointment of Prof. Anthony (Tony) Kent, G8PBH to Chair of the Examinations Standards Committee Tony obtained his callsign, G8PBH, in 1978 and has been active on the bands continuously since. His interests in that time have included home construction, mobile and portable operation and, most recently, DX chasing. His favourite band is 6 m and, […]
Paul Whatton G4DCV RSGB TEC Chair
Paul Whatton, G4DCV has been appointed as Chair of the RSGB’s Training and Education Committee (TEC). Paul previously held the post of Vice Chair within TEC and is the Project Leader for the Train the Trainers scheme, which recently trained its 200th tutor. First licensed in 1972 as G8FUR, Paul is a member of Windmill […]
40m GB2RS broadcasts back next week
On Sunday, 16 July 2017, there will be no news broadcast on 40m from Germany because both newsreaders are attending the Ham Radio show at Friedrichshafen, Germany. They will resume reading on 23 July 2017.
Technical parameters from Ofcom for Wi-Fi on 5.7GHz
Ofcom have issued a statement confirming the technical parameters for the extension of Wi-Fi in the 5.7GHz amateur band. Following extensive inputs, the RSGB welcomes the conservative approach that Ofcom is taking and look forward to this being properly enforced. The new regulations are effective from 7 August 2017.
Latest episode of TX Factor out now
The summer edition of TX Factor is out now and includes a trip to Norwich where Pete, M0PSX spends a day with the Norfolk Amateur Radio Club at their recent annual field day ‘Radio Active’. He also chats to RSGB President Nick Henwood, G3RWF about his Club Initiative. TX Factor goes digital as Mike, G1IAR […]
