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Paul Whatton G4DCV RSGB TEC Chair
Paul Whatton, G4DCV has been appointed as Chair of the RSGB’s Training and Education Committee (TEC). Paul previously held the post of Vice Chair within TEC and is the Project Leader for the Train the Trainers scheme, which recently trained its 200th tutor. First licensed in 1972 as G8FUR, Paul is a member of Windmill […]
40m GB2RS broadcasts back next week
On Sunday, 16 July 2017, there will be no news broadcast on 40m from Germany because both newsreaders are attending the Ham Radio show at Friedrichshafen, Germany. They will resume reading on 23 July 2017.
Technical parameters from Ofcom for Wi-Fi on 5.7GHz
Ofcom have issued a statement confirming the technical parameters for the extension of Wi-Fi in the 5.7GHz amateur band. Following extensive inputs, the RSGB welcomes the conservative approach that Ofcom is taking and look forward to this being properly enforced. The new regulations are effective from 7 August 2017.
Latest episode of TX Factor out now
The summer edition of TX Factor is out now and includes a trip to Norwich where Pete, M0PSX spends a day with the Norfolk Amateur Radio Club at their recent annual field day ‘Radio Active’. He also chats to RSGB President Nick Henwood, G3RWF about his Club Initiative. TX Factor goes digital as Mike, G1IAR […]
Ofcom licensing portal downtime
Due to essential maintenance, the Ofcom Licensing Portal will be unavailable from 15.30 Friday, 14 July 2017 until 06.00 Monday, 17 July 2017.
US exams at RSGB Convention
At this year’s RSGB Convention there will be the opportunity to sit the FCC tests for a US licence at 1pm on Sunday, 15 October 2017. Please contact Martin, G3ZAY at g3zay@btinternet.com before the event if you would like to sit an exam. This is important as he wants to ensure there are enough exam […]
