Archive for August, 2017
RSGB comments on Ofcom VDSL report
Ofcom published a research report which RSGB contends came to the mistaken conclusion that no electromagnetic disturbance capable of causing harmful interference was found at three sites tested, all of which had reported interference from VDSL. The RSGB EMC Committee has analysed in detail the results obtained by Ofcom and converted them to standard units […]
Lauren, M6HLR – Wainwrights success
Congratulations to Lauren, M6HLR who completed the Wainwrights on the Air challenge this week—she has climbed all 214 Wainwrights and been portable on amateur radio from each one. At just 12 years old she is the youngest person to complete the challenge. BBC Look North caught up with her on Monday after her 213th Wainwright […]
Online voting for UKAC scoring system
The voting is now open to determine which scoring system will be used in the UKAC contests from 6m though to 23cm for 2018. Online voting on this consultation will remain open until 2359 BST on 20 August 2017. Those eligible to vote are current RSGB members who have taken part in an RSGB VHF/UHF/SHF contest […]
2300-2302MHz microwave NoV
Ofcom has updated the conditions of the 2300-2302MHz microwave NoV. Operation from Jersey and Guernsey is now also permitted under the latest terms. As many of the existing three year NoVs are due to expire, all holders are encouraged to renew online, free, to benefit from the latest terms. Separately, Ofcom has issued frequency clearances for four […]
New Exams Group chair
Alan Betts, G0HIQ recently stepped down as chair of the Examinations Group. His successor has been announced as Professor Peter Richmond, M0HBL. Peter has been interested in amateur radio since his schooldays and this interest in electricity and magnetism led to a career with Unilever looking into the effectiveness of washing powders and the nature of food. […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Online voting is now open to determine which scoring system will be used in the UKAC contests from 6m though to 23cm for 2018. Online voting on this consultation will remain open until 2359 BST on 20 August 2017. Those eligible to vote are current RSGB Members who have taken part in an RSGB VHF, […]
