News
Last call for Ofcom Consultation
All radio amateurs are reminded that the closing date for responses to the Ofcom consultation paper Updating the Amateur Radio Licence is tomorrow, 20 October 2014. It is vital that anyone with an opinion on the proposals takes the time to put their views online. The RSGB has published detailed guidance about the key questions […]
NoVs available for extension to 2m band
Ofcom will be releasing 1MHz of additional spectrum to radio amateurs on the 2m band on a temporary basis. The frequencies, from 146 to 147MHz, will be available via a Notice of Variation to Full licence holders only from 31 October. Applications for Notices of Variations can be made via the RSGB website.
New Secondary Prefix for Cornwall
Ofcom have advised the RSGB that they have agreed in principle to the use of the secondary locator K for Cornwall, but that details of how this will be implemented have yet to be determined. We expect further information after Ofcom have considered the responses to the current licence review consultation.
Also in GB2RS this week…
The Dominica National Telecommunications Regulator has permitted amateur operation on five 3kHz-wide channels in the 5MHz band for General and Advanced licensees only. These are 5330.5, 5346.5, 5355.5, 5371.5 and 5403.5 kHz at 50W pep SSB. Please note that the Dominica, J7, 5MHz allocation should not be confused with the Dominican Republic, HI, which also […]
Rallies and Events News – 19 October 2014
The Chippenham and District ARC mini indoor rally will be held today, 19 October, at Neston Village Hall, Pool Green, Neston, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9SN. Sellers have access from 9am, buyers from 10am. Details on the day from 07584 054 924. Also on the 19th, the Galashields and District ARS rally will be held in […]
Special Events News – 19 October 2014
Second Herrington Scouts are on the air for Jamboree on the Air today, the 19th, with GB2SHG. They will be on all HF bands as well as 2m and 70cm and PSK31 from their Scout headquarters, Crow Lane, Herrington, Sunderland, SR33TE. Details are on QRZ.com or contact Ian, G7MFN on 07581 0608 065 or via […]
