Archive for September, 2017
IARU Conference report now online
The Report for the 24th Region 1 IARU General Conference, held in Landshut Germany from 16 to 23 September 2017, is available on the Region 1 website. The papers for C3, C4, C5 and C7 are also available in zipped format on this page.
Enter the RSGB Construction Competition
The RSGB annual Construction Competition is still open for entries. The aim of the competition is to encourage home construction, experimentation, design and innovation. The competition can be entered by individual members or groups of members where the build team will be treated as a single entrant. The closing date has been extended to 6 […]
VDSL interference survey extended
The RSGB EMC Committee has been investigating VDSL broadband interference on the HF amateur bands for three years now. To increase the amount of evidence available, the Committee set up a survey to collect current signal levels at the frequencies of VDSL band transitions. There are still lots of responses being received so the deadline […]
RSGB responds to Ofcom consultations
The RSGB has recently responded to two Ofcom consultations affecting amateur microwave bands, as part of its ongoing strategy to protect amateur spectrum. The latest input in a series regarding 5GHz has been made in relation to Ofcom’s consultation to liberalise fixed wireless access channels. This would affect amateur narrowband and particularly satellite reception. Additionally, […]
Regional volunteers wanted
Do you have some spare time to support fellow radio amateurs? Are you passionate about the future of amateur radio? The RSGB currently has a number of volunteer vacancies within the Regional representation structure and would like to hear from you. There are Deputy Regional manager vacancies in Regions 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10 […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
A valve workshop will be held on 14 October 2017 at The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park MK3 6EB. If you have a basic knowledge of electronics and can read an electronic circuit diagram then they will show you how electronics began, following its critical components for its first 50 years. Find out about […]
