Also in GB2RS this week…

The IARU Region 1 Political Relations Committee, in conjunction with the Region’s EMC Committee, has submitted a paper to a recent European Commission call for evidence with respect to solar energy strategy. Solar energy systems, which include Solar PV, are a progressive technology whose use is to be encouraged. However, there are certain caveats to be noted in deployment and on-going use. The IARU concerns are not with solar technology, but with the potential noise pollution from so-called optimisers. The paper that was submitted detailed elements of the ongoing research and monitoring by the EMC Committee in this area. The paper (5-page/457KB PDF) is available on the IARU Region 1 website.

Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) is supporting World Amateur Radio Day on the 18 April  2022 by encouraging amateurs to get on the air and contact as many Canadian stations as possible. RAC official stations will operate across Canada from 0000 to 2359UTC on 18 April. Look out for these special event stations with call signs ending in RAC. Those contacting one or more of these stations will be eligible for a special commemorative certificate. Full details can be found on the RAC website.

The RSGB and ARRL have been celebrating the centenary of the Transatlantic Tests. The Society has just released a video that highlights the fantastic exhibition put on by the National Heritage Centre in Saltcoats, the 1921 message reenactment by the Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club and also the 160m Transatlantic QSO Party.

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