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RSGB responds to Ofcom WRC consultation

Photo: RSGB and Ofcom

The RSGB has responded to Ofcom's consultation on World Radiocommunication Conference by submitting a detailed response
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Long time GB2RS newsreader retires
Last Sunday, 31st January, Jim Grieve, G4ARZ read the GB2RS News on 80 metres for the last time
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Norman Fitch, G3FPK, silent key
Sad news now. RadCom VHF UHF columnist Norman Fitch, G3FPK died at his home on Friday 29 January
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Special Features

RSGB Articles and Statements

Spectrum Defence Fund

The Society has established a Spectrum Defence Fund to challenge Ofcom as regards its interpretation of the various Acts and Directives that cover PLA/PLT and the threat they pose

	EmComms and other matters ... in his latest post Peter talks about emergency communications and RAYNET, the upcoming EUROCOM exhibition, this year's
AGM, a trip to Nevada Communications in Portsmouth and phone calls to Buckingham Palace

Date set for start of National Amateur Radio Centre construction
RSGB General Manager Peter Kirby, G0TWW has announced the start date for building work at the new National Amateur Radio Centre

Ofcom extends validation period for amateur licences issued between November 2006 to August 2007
Follow this link to find out more and how to apply on-line

RSGB goes to law over PLA dispute with Ofcom
Read the RSGB statement

Latest Updates to the Website

GB2CW broadcast schedule - updated VHF transmission data
05 February 2010, 16.03

GB2RS national and regional amateur radio news for Sunday, 7 February 2010
05 February 2010, 09.00

1/2/10 Ofcom: World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) Consultation [PDF file, opens in its own window]
05 February 2010, 09.00

RadCom February 2010
01 February 2010, 16.12

HF Propagation Predictions from the UK
01 February 2010, 14.04

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