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| Photo: RSGB and Ofcom |
| The RSGB has responded to Ofcom's consultation on World Radiocommunication Conference by submitting a detailed response Read more... |
| Long time GB2RS newsreader retires Last Sunday, 31st January, Jim Grieve, G4ARZ read the GB2RS News on 80 metres for the last time Read more... |
| Norman Fitch, G3FPK, silent key Sad news now. RadCom VHF UHF columnist Norman Fitch, G3FPK died at his home on Friday 29 January Read more... |
Also in GB2RS this week...
Spectrum Defence Fund reaches first milestone
The RSGB Spectrum Defence Fund has reached its first milestone, having received over £10,000 of donations from concerned amateurs. However, this is still well short of what the RSGB has already spent in seeking legal advice on the PLA issue. The Fund is still desperately in need of your donations, which can be posted to RSGB HQ or you can donate online at www.rsgb.org/defencefund/ If you would like more details on the noise from these PLA devices, visit the UKQRM website where you will find a wealth of information including sound files. The RSGB would like to thank the UKQRM group for maintaining this website with up to date information.G2 series submanager would like stamps and envelopesThe QSL sub manager for the G2 series of callsigns would like to encourage those amateurs to think about getting envelopes and stamps to him as soon as possible. He has a number of QSL cards waiting to be sent on to G2 callsigns but few envelopes to achieve this. Details for John Godfrey, M0JOH can be found in the 2010 Yearbook or on the RSGB website.Lynemouth D-Star repeater now on-lineNew D-Star digital repeater node GB7NE at Lynemouth in Northumberland has now been connected via the Internet to the D-Star network. The repeater operates using digital voice GMSK modulation with its output on 439.450MHz. The equipment at Lynemouth is fully homebrew and is based on the GB7MH design described in the February 2010 RadCom. GB7NE is the third non-Icom D-Star repeater node in the country. For more information, have a look at the Northumbria Repeater Group website, gb7ne.org.ukHelp wanted for Annobon DXpeditionThe forthcoming 3C0C DXpedition to Annobon is looking for support for the DXpedition. Any help is always appreciated. For full details on the DXpedition may be found on their website at www.3c0c-annobon.comPhoto and video report of the MM0DGR/P DXpedition to GMFF-015 now availableA photo & video report of the MM0DGR/P DXpedition to GMFF-015 is available at www.srars.org/wff-reports/gmff-015.htm. The operators would like to thank everyone who contacted them.Horndean ARC to offer Foundation and Intermediate classes and examsHorndean & District ARC will shortly be running Foundation and Intermediate licence classes and exams. Please contact club secretary Stuart on 023 9247 2846 or by e-mail to stuart.swain
hotmail.co.uk if you are interested in taking part.Whitton ARG to hold Foundation courseWhitton Amateur Radio Group has a Foundation course starting on 17 February. The course normally runs on a Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. Contact Ian, G0OFN on 0870 760 5082 or by e-mail to g0ofnmsn.com if you are interested in the course.Foundation course at Bury RSThe Bury Radio Society is running a Foundation course starting on the 16 March. Anyone interested please contact Norman, G1HHU on 07525 932729 or by e-mail to g1hhu.normangooglemail.com for further details.
