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VDSL interference causing concern
Interference from VDSL, the very high bitrate digital subscriber line technology used for superfast broadband to the home, is an increasing concern to amateurs. This problem, and other EMC-related matters, will be the subject of discussions between the RSGB and Ofcom at meetings in March 2016.
IARU meeting papers now available
Papers are now available for the April IARU Region 1 interim meeting. Proposals cover a wide range of HF, VHF, microwave and EMC matters. These include band plans, contest rules, and interference issues. Comments from UK amateurs are invited via the RSGB consultations forum, which includes guidance and links to the papers. Comments are also […]
RadCom March 2016, Vol. 92, No. 3
THIS EDITION IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ONLINE We apologise for any disappointment This edition is currently being converted to our HTML5 online viewer, which will bring enhanced readability, download speed and picture quality Rather than a gentle ramping down as my term as President comes to its conclusion life is as busy as ever due, in […]
ISS link to City of Norwich school
The next UK school contact with Tim Peake on the ISS will be with the City of Norwich school on Friday, 26 February. The 10 minute window opens at 1434UTC and the call will be GB2CNS. A team of nine amateurs, mainly from Norfolk ARC, have already run two 1½ hour workshops entitled Making Waves […]
5MHz Beacon consultation opens
As announced in the March edition of RadCom, a consultation has opened on the future of the three UK 5MHz beacons, GB3RAL, GB3WES and GB3ORK. With the completion of the 5MHz Experiment and increasing technical and site difficulties, views on their future and offers of support are sought as part of the consultation exercise. Full […]
Antarctic Activity Week starts
Look for this year’s 13th Antarctic Activity Week to take place between February 22-28th. Complete details and a list of participants is available online. The website will have an updated list with call signs and QSL Managers. As many as 37 stations could be on the air, conditions permitting.
