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Ofcom amateur licence review closes
Ofcom’s consultation on proposed changes to the amateur radio licence concluded last Monday, 20 October. Many thanks to the 2,000-plus people who responded. Ofcom will be publishing the responses in due course, and a statement about the changes to be introduced is expected at the end of November. The response submitted by the RSGB is […]
Falkland Islands WWI commemoration
The RAF Amateur Radio Society, G8FC, is sending an expedition to the Falkland Islands and will be operating from the Joint Services Welfare Facility Amateur Radio Station using the SES callsigns VP8RAF/100 and VP8FIR/100. This is to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands in WWI on the 8 December. The […]
GB1SS for UK astronauts
Ofcom has confirmed that the callsign GB1SS will be made available for issue to UK astronauts who wish to operate from the ISS. After a gap of 24 years it looks as though two more UK astronauts may be flying to the International Space Station in 2015. In September 2015 Sarah Brightman hopes to become […]
Manfred Memorial Moon Mission
The Manfred Memorial Moon Mission was launched into space on 23 October, carrying an amateur radio payload with a WSJT JT65B 145.980MHz beacon. The first telemetry from the JT65B beacon was received at 19.18UTC on that day. Radio amateurs are encouraged to receive and report the signals. Details on how to hear the beacon can […]
New Examination Checklists
Checklists to help ensure consistency of exam provision between Exam Centres, and that essential requirements don’t get forgotten or overlooked are now available for download from the Exam Forms Section. They all print on a single side of A4 paper. They are particularly relevant for Examination Secretaries and First Named Invigilators. The Training and Education […]
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 9 October 2014
Summary of matters discussed at the Ofcom-RSGB Forum meeting held on 9 October 2014. International Space Station (ISS) Ofcom confirmed that the callsign GB1SS will be made available for issue to UK astronauts who wish to operate from the ISS. The RSGB agreed to co-ordinate applications at the appropriate times. Licence Review Ofcom reported that […]
