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Next Bath Buildathon
The next Bath Buildathon is to be held on Saturday, 9 January 2016. The aim of the event is to encourage newcomers to have a go at homebrewing radio equipment under the watchful eye of some experienced radio constructors. The kit chosen for the 2016 Bath Buildathon is the Acorn II software-defined radio receiver from […]
Over 500 amateur licences revoked
All UK amateurs are required to revalidate their licence at least once every five years. Ofcom have now revoked around 530 licences that have not been revalidated. The notice of revocation, and list of the call signs affected, has been published on the Ofcom website. Some 15,000 licenses remain un-revalidated and Ofcom say these will […]
Check your APRS deviation
APRS users on 144.800MHz are asked to ensure that their transmitters are set to narrow deviation, that’s 2.5kHz peak deviation. The 2m band plan as a whole is now a 12.5kHz channel spacing band and the adjacent channel at 144.8125MHz is assigned to DV Gateways. Using excessive deviation increases the potential of adjacent channel interference […]
Could you read GB2RS?
The GB2RS News Manager, Ken, G3VBA, is interested in hearing from RSGB Members who would be willing to join the team of newsreaders on the 1.8MHz and 5MHz bands. If you are interested in volunteering, please email gb2rs.manager@rsgb.org.uk.
G15YOTA latest
During December, groups from schools, universities and local clubs will activate call sign G15YOTA and its regional variations. Many of the operators will be experiencing amateur radio for the first time so if you hear the station, please give them a call. On Sunday, the 6th, it’s the turn of Stirling and DARS in Scotland. […]
Temporary G4R QSL sub-manager
G4R series call sign members are advised that a temporary QSL sub-manager has been appointed, whilst a review of sub-manager provision in the G4 series is ongoing. Wayne, M0WAY has kindly agreed to care-take this group. Details can be found on the RSGB website. Wayne can be contacted via email to m0way@hotmail.co.uk.
