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Minister launches spectrum report
The UK Spectrum Policy Forum, the industry-led sounding board to Government and Ofcom, has launched a new report called UK Spectrum Usage & Demand, 2nd Edition. It was launched at the UK Spectrum Policy Forum conference, with a keynote speech from Ed Vaizey MP. Amateur radio features strongly in the report, following input by the […]
Vacancies on new contest committees
The RSGB Board is seeking chairpersons for the new VHF Contest Committee, HF Contest Committee and Contest Support Committee. Applicants must be experienced contesters with a commitment to jointly drive a successful RSGB contesting programme. More information is contained in the February edition of RadCom. Further details can be obtained from the RSGB General Manager by […]
Students speak to Tim Peake in space
History made as Sandringham School pupils make amateur radio call to British astronaut Tim Peake The contact took a short while to happen but then every one in the room could hear Tim Peake from the ISS replying to the call from Year 10 pupil Jessica Leigh, M6LPJ. Other pupils lined up to ask their […]
RSGB General Manager to retire
RSGB General Manager, Graham Coomber, G0NBI, has announced his retirement and the RSGB is seeking some one to take over the mantle of providing leadership for the HQ staff and support for the Board and the Membership. For further information about the role and how to apply, please email Graham Murchie, G4FSG, Chairman of the […]
Beware third party traffic
The Amateur Radio Observation Service, in conjunction with the Emerging Technology Coordination Committee, has noted a number of examples of UK amateurs operating internet linked nodes that are carrying third party traffic. They would like to draw attention to the requirement for an NoV to the amateur’s licence under these circumstances. Guidance for the use […]
School Buildathon before ISS contact
On Tuesday, 5 January, RSGB Board Director Steve Hartley, G0FUW organised a buildathon at Sandringham School in conjunction with Verulam Amateur Radio Club (VARC) It was part of the space festival #SANDspace build-up to the amateur radio contact at the school with Tim Peake on Friday morning. Twenty-four pupils worked in pairs to build 12 […]
