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New D-Star software released
The RS-RP3C gateway software or D-Star repeaters that is being rolled out across the globe is now available from Icom UK. The new software has significant improvements over its previous version. The software will be provided free of charge on CD to Repeater Keepers with Icom repeater hardware. For more information about D-Star, visit www.d-staruk.co.uk […]
More countries get 60m
More countries are permitting access to the 60m band. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba has allocated 5.3515 to 5.3665MHz with secondary status to Full licensees. The band has footnote 5.133B that limits the power in the Caribbean region of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to 25 watts EIRP. Amateurs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) […]
Ofcom website maintenance
We have been informed that the Ofcom amateur radio licencing portal is down for maintenance from 6pm on Thursday the 5th of May until 9pm on Sunday the 7th.
Ofcom licensing portal downtime
The Ofcom licensing portal will be down for maintenance from 18.00 on Friday, 5 May until 21.00 Sunday, 7 May.
AGM changes in RSGB Board
At the RSGB AGM held last Saturday, the 22nd, in Cardiff, Sara McGarvey, 2I0SSW, was elected to the RSGB Board of Directors. Steve Hartley, G0FUW, stood down as Chairman but has been co-opted by the Board to oversee YOTA 2017 and the introduction of the RSGB’s new strategy, which was launched at the AGM. Graham […]
G3LTF appointed Honorary Vice President
We’re delighted to announce that Peter Blair OBE, G3LTF has been elected by the RSGB Board as Honorary Vice-President. Peter has been an inspiration to over three generations of radio amateurs, not only by his own achievements but also by communicating his enthusiasm and technical expertise to thousands of others around the world. In his […]
