Archive for January, 2018
News for England South-West – 21 January 2018
On Monday Weston-super-Mare Radio Society is having a construction, operating and natter night. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094. On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is having an HF evening. Details from Keith, M0TMO, on 01747 851 260. On Wednesday Gordano Amateur Radio Group is having a club night. More information from […]
News for Wales – 21 January 2018
On Monday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a quiz night. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008. On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society is running the North East Wales open net from 9pm on 145.425MHz. For details, email steven.bobby20@yahoo.co.uk. On Thursday Aberystwyth and District Amateur Radio Society has a club net, starting on 145.500MHz. […]
Roger Avery, G3TQD, 30th December 2017
I am sad to report the death of Roger Avery, G3TQD on the 30th of December 2017. He was a lifelong member of both Worcester and Bromsgrove Radio Clubs, and was devoted to his hobby right up until his last day at home before going into Redditch Hospital just before Christmas, yet another cancer victim. […]
Isle of Man 3.4 GHz Licensing
The Isle of Man Communications Commission has consulted on the licensing of additional spectrum in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands. In the case of the 3.4GHz band, the RSGB has responded as per below. Isle of Man CC: Consultation RSGB-Response
Neville Cheadle, G3NUG, 14th January 2018
Eric Neville Cheadle, G3NUG passed away unexpectedly on the 14th January 2018, reportedly from a suspected heart attack following a routine knee replacement operation. Neville was an amateur’s amateur. A gentleman of the airwaves, he was also a terrific and prolific operator. Chairman of CDXC (Chiltern DX Club) for many years, Neville was a keen […]
Band Plan Changes from 1 Jan 2018
The RSGB has just announced an updating of the Band Plans from 1 Jan 2018. Tutors and students should note that the Band Plans used for examination purposes will NOT be changing. Examination questions will continue to be based on the band plans shown within the Exam Reference Data booklets EX 307, EX308 or EX […]
