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WRC-19 Day-3: kHz, MHz and GHz

Amateur radio interests at WRC-19 span an amazing range of frequencies and applications from kHz to GHz. Day-3 saw the start of the Wireless Power Transmission topic. Agenda Item 9.1.6, specifically considers its high power use for charging electric vehicles, termed WPT-EV. Whilst it operates at relatively low frequencies such as 19-21 or 79-90 kHz, […]
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RadCom Plus, Vol. 4, No. 1

To read this edition, tap or click cover image Contents 3 VnArduino An Arduino VNA: vector network analyzer 11 The pros and cons of multiband inverted-V antennas Investigates the radiation performance of multiband antennas when deployed in horizontal or inverted-V configurations 16 A single frequency repeater Simultaneous FM Tx + Rx at VHF, as first […]
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WRC-19 Day-2: The real work begins, inc 50 MHz

Following Monday’s opening, the second day saw most committees and sub-working groups stood up and many agenda items having their documents introduced. First thing of particular interest to amateur radio, was the release of two documents:- The official information document on IARU WRC-19 Positions across various current agenda items and views on future proposals that […]
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WRC-19 Day-1: A Grand Opening

Monday morning October 28, saw WRC-19 start in the Sharm el-Sheikh International Conference Centre (SHICC) with an opening ceremony that ITU and the Egyptian hosts could be rightly proud of. Most of the 3500 registered delegates had managed to get hold of a prized secondary pass for the enhanced security precautions and were comfortably seated […]
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WRC-19 Day-0: Being Prepared

After four years of preparation, studies and proposals, the start of the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference is at hand. Opening on Monday Oct-28, and running for four weeks. The recent pattern of WRCs has been every three to four years (WRC-12, WRC-15 and now WRC-19). Most recent events have been held at ITU HQ in […]
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Snips – News For Scotland – 27th October

The news headlines:
• Check you’re back on UTC
• Latest news on WRC-19
• RSGB Contest Committee seeks views on rules

GB2RS – Script .

NEWS

The Scottish Microwave Round Table will take place in Burntisland in Fife next Saturday, 2 November. The programme includes talks by Sam Jewell, G4DDK Icom IC9700: How Does It Measure up as a VHF DX Transceiver?; Martin Hall, GM8IEM Constructing a 13cm Home Station Around the Kuhne MKU23 G4 Transverter; Heather Lomond, M0HMO Beginning with GNU SDR; and Mark Hughes, GM4ISM Microwave EME. Other attractions include a construction competition, a test equipment bench and an evening dinner. Please note, for safety reasons at the venue, booking is essential. Further information including the programme and booking information at gmroundtable.org.uk.

CLUB NEWS

On Monday Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio Club has its net. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.

On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club night with training. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.

On Tuesday Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has an activity and training night. Contact Len, GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo@gmail.com.

On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a talk 6m Operation in Afghanistan. Contact Andy, MM0FMF, via email to secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com.

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder Group meeting on Wednesday and a club night on Friday. For details, see wosars.club.

On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a construction and on-the-air evening. Contact Fred, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.

On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Details from Clive, GM4FZH, via email to info@GM4RIV.org.

On Friday Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.

On Friday Mid-Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club night, tuition and radio operations. For details, see mlars.co.uk.

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Latest news on WRC-19

The World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19) is due to open in Egypt on the 28 October 2019. The meeting, which lasts four weeks, will be attended by 3,000 delegates from most of the countries around the world, and will discuss and agree changes to the ITU Radio Regulations. The IARU and its member societies will […]
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Contest Committee seeks views on rules

Once again, the RSGB VHF Contest Committee would appreciate your views on a number of topics to help it set the contest rules for 2020. The survey is quite short because the Committee is not considering major alterations to the rules for next year, but all your views are read and appreciated. The survey will […]
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Also in GB2RS this week…

We have started releasing videos to RSGB Members from the recent RSGB 2019 Convention. Head over to rsgb.org/videos to watch RSGB Board Director, Kamal Singh, M0IOV discuss The Future and Growth of Amateur Radio, and Examinations Standards Committee Chair, Tony Kent, G8PBH providing an update on exams. In the Meet the Board session, Board Chair, […]

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