The IARU reports that the first three authorisations to operate have been issued to three Tunisian amateurs. These are the first amateur permits issued since 1956. 3V8HB, 3V8MN and 3V1MB will soon be on the air from their homes, rather than being restricted to operating from a club station. Issuing individual authorisations to operate is […]
After many years’ involvement in monitoring intruders on the amateur bands, Wolf Hadel, DK2OM, decided to retire at the end of 2019. His work stretching back over 30 years—first with DARC and since 2005 for IARU Region 1—has been recognised with an IARU Diamond Award. Region 1 Vice-Coordinator Peter, HB9CET will take up the role […]
Changes to the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671), which are now at the 18th edition, affect syllabus item 8A2 in the Safety section of the amateur radio examination syllabus. There is a notice at rsgb.org/electricalsafety (1-page/6.6KB PDF) that explains more—and it’s relevant to all three exam levels.
Last week we told you about Ian, GM3SEK setting a new 70cm world record distance of 4,565km on tropo on 28 December 2019. The record didn’t stand for long as Nick, G4KUX worked D21CV using FT8, establishing a new world record of 4644km. Congratulations to him. You will be able to read more about the […]
The RSGB is looking for people to step forward for election at the RSGB AGM. There are vacancies for two elected Board Directors and six Regional Representatives. Full details of the nominations process can be found at rsgb.org/election. The deadline for your nomination is 31 January 2020.
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We have no details of rallies in January. The first couple of the year will be the Barry ARS Table Top Sale on 1 February and the South Essex ARS Canvey Rally on 2 February.
Sergey, RX3AMY will be active as 8Q7MA from the Maldives until 23 January. This is a holiday-style operation and he will be mainly on 40 and 20m SSB. Jean, FG8NY, will be active with the special call sign TO10CWO from Saint Claude, Basse Terre Island in Guadeloupe, IOTA reference NA-102, between 17 and 31 January. […]
John, M0XIG will operate GB200FN until 3 February to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. QSL direct to M0XIG. The British Amateur Radio Teledata Group is celebrating its diamond anniversary. Members of the Group will be active as GB60ATG until June 2020. More information at bartg.org.uk.
We start with a reminder that all UK amateurs are required to revalidate their licence with Ofcom at least every five years. If it has been a while since you did that, go to www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence or email spectrum.licensing@ofcom.org.uk. The process doesn’t take very long. Now for clubs that have more than one event this week. […]
