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News for England South-West – 13 August 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Poole Radio Society has a stand at the Flight Refuelling Hamfest on Sunday. On Friday there’s an activity night. For details, email secretary@g4prs.org.uk. Weston-super-Mare Radio Society is having a construction, operating and natter night on Monday. Next Sunday sees a DF hunt. Contact Martin Jones, […]
News for Wales – 13 August 2017
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a discussion night. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
ARISS contact for YOTA 2017
An International Space Station ARISS contact has been planned for astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA and the Youngsters on the Air event, which takes place at Gilwell Park this week. The ARISS contact is scheduled for Tuesday, 8 August 2017 at approximately 1838UTC. This will be a direct radio contact, operated by GB4YOTA, and downlink signals […]
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 […]
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. […]
