Archive for February, 2020
Guidance for limiting exposure to EMF
Following last week’s launch of an Ofcom Consultation on EM field exposure, the RSGB has released a briefing paper for all UK amateurs. This gives more details as the proposals involve a change to licence conditions for any station operating with greater than 10W EIRP. The Society has formed a team to prepare a considered […]
US amateurs respond to 3.4GHz threat
A proposal by the FCC in the USA to remove the entire amateur 3.4GHz allocation without compensation has seen strong opposition as ARRL, AMSAT and hundreds of individual amateurs have filed comments in response to a current consultation. The ARRL highlighted decades of active usage and experimentation including mesh networks, amateur television, weak signal long-distance […]
Ofcom’s policy on two-letter call signs
Ofcom has recently updated its website to clarify its policy relating to the issuing of call signs with two-letter suffixes. The notes can be found on the Ofcom website—select “Amateur radio call sign allocation”.
Also in GB2RS this week…
The first lecture as part of the Marconi Centenary 2020 has been announced by the Chelmsford Civic Society. Professor Danielle George has kindly agreed to speak at Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ on Tuesday, 31 March at 2pm. The lecture is free to everyone but must be pre-booked. The coronavirus has […]
GB2RS News Script for 1 March 2020
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 1 March 2020 (12-page/162KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.
Rallies and Events News – 1 March 2020
This Sunday, 1 March, the Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally will be held in America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW. Doors open at 10.30am, 10.15am for disabled visitors, and admission £2 with under 16s free. There will be trade stands, a bring-and-buy and catering is available on-site. Details from Pete, G3ZVI […]
