Special Focus
Preparation for WRC-15
IARU Region 1 reports good progress was made at the final European preparation meeting for the World Radio Conference that will be held in November. For 5MHz, CEPT have agreed that the overall range should be 5350-5450kHz, though opposition at the conference is still expected. However, this is not likely to result in any changes […]
WRC-15 Consultation Responses
Responses to the recent Ofcom consultation on WRC-15 preparation by RSGB and affiliated groups including AMSAT-UK are now available on our WRC-15 Special Focus section. In addition to supporting Agenda Item 1.4 for a 5MHz allocation, the detailed responses cover amateur radio interests across several VHF and Microwave allocations. This includes amateur bands affected by other […]
WRC-15 – Background and information
The next ITU World Radio Conference in 2015 (WRC-15)has a number of Agenda Items (AIs) that are relevant to the amateur and amateur satellite services. Whilst most attention by amateurs is likely to be focussed on the prospect of a 5 MHz allocation, several other topics are included which represent either threats or opportunities. The […]
A Standard for Powerline Telecommunications Devices – the RSGB involvement
The result of the second vote on a draft standard EN50561-1:2012 for Power Line Communication apparatus used in low-voltage installations has been announced. The standard was passed to be implemented by all European countries after the EU national standards organizations voted 19 for, 5 against with 9 abstentions; according to the weighted voting system used, […]
RSGB formally asks IARU Region 1 to reconsider policy on draft PLT standard
RSGB formally asks IARU Region 1 to reconsider its policy on the new draft PLT standard prEN50561 (PDF, 399KB)
RSGB asks IARU Region 1 Member Societies to oppose new draft standard
RSGB has written to member societies in IARU Region 1 setting out the arguments for a review of the IARU Region 1 decision to support the draft standard prEN50561 (PDF, 507KB)
