RSGB Notices
EMC Matters Forum
Amateurs seeking advice on interference matters—whether they are the source or the victim—can now access the EMC Matters Forum via the main RSGB website. The forum permits EMC Committee members or others with experience of interference problems to hear about interference issues, discuss them and suggest solutions. In addition the forum will also provide a […]
Important update: 5 MHz Band
Users of the 5 MHz frequencies will know that this portion of spectrum is allocated (by NoV only) for amateur use on a secondary basis, available on the basis of non-interference to other services inside the UK. Ofcom have indicated that, during the coming days, there may be temporary increased usage of the band by the […]
Ofcom update: Public Sector Spectrum Release
Ofcom has today published a statement on the amateur use of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands. Following a consultation last year, Ofcom has decided to remove from the Amateur Radio Licence all frequencies in these bands which overlap with those planned for award for new civil uses (2350 to 2390 and 3410 to […]
RSGB Beacon and Repeater Insurance
The RSGB beacon and repeater insurance is due on 30 April 2014. The premium for 2014/15 has not been finalised yet but if you wish to renew and would like to be contacted when details are available, please e-mail repeater.insurance@rsgb.org.uk.
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 15 March 2014
RSGB Officers met with representatives of Ofcom on 15 March as part of our regular series of discussions. The principal items were as follows: Review of Amateur Radio Licence Ofcom are planning to publish proposals for consultation at the end of April (and will be reported in RadCom and on the website). Ofcom will be […]
Release of spectrum within the frequency ranges 143 MHz to 169 MHz
Ofcom have today published a consultation paper that makes proposals for the release of VHF Spectrum. http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/vhf-143-169mhz/ Details of how the Society will formulate its response will follow later in the week. Note: Additional Background on our earlier 2012 input regarding VHF Spectrum Release can be found at: https://rsgb.org/main/operating/band-plans/vhf-uhf/vhf-spectrum-release/
