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This was yesterday's big announcement from the RSGB. I was going to write up a piece on what it means for amateur radio clubs going forward, but (and not just because I'm being lazy...) Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham has done an excellent job, and I don't think I could improve on it, so check it out here: https://www.essexham.co.uk/rsgb-removes-practicals.html
You can view a copy of the RSGB announcement here in .pdf format:
What do you think?
Send me an email with your thoughts and I'll post them somewhere appropriate on here.
Berni M0XYF
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If not, why not?
Anyway, skittles are back on the menu this Friday night.
No, not that type of skittles - you're supposed to be on a diet!
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Today the RSGB have released the new September 2021 edition of RadCom Basics. RadCom Basics is a bi-monthly digital publication that explores key aspects of amateur radio in a straightforward and accessible way. It's therefore ideal for beginners, newcomers and those who want inspiration or even to just brush up on some of the basics.
It's a companion publication of RadCom (the RSGB’s excellent monthly magazine) and RadCom Plus (the RSGB’s digital technical supplement).
The new edition has been released on the RSGB website and is a members' only service. You can read more about the publication here: https://rsgb.org/main/publications-archives/radcom-basics
In this edition:
ICNIRP compliance, RSGB Teams and RadCom Basics correspondence
A brief overview of ICNIRP compliance, RSGB Teams and more.
Entering a contest – part two
How to become more effective in contests
Build your own Digital Hotspot
An easy guide to build your own Hotspot
Online callbooks
Do you make good use of QRZ.com, QRZCQ and HamQTH?
Getting started in Logbook of The World – part one
A step-by-step guide to the ARRL’s LoTW and what it can do for chasing DXCC awards
Index of RadCom Basics articles, editions 1 to 24
Helps you find recent articles in RadCom Basics (updated this month).
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24th September 2021 @ 8.00pm
A talk by Sue Davis G6YPY, long-time member and supporter of the club on her emigration to France last year. It was great to find out what Sue's been up to!
This talk was 'Zoomed' live, and the recording uploaded to our YouTube channel for those who couldn't make it in person or on the night.
You can find links to all our hosted talks on our 'Videos' page, and on our YouTube channel. Here is a link to Sue's presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA71vO9weNQ
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The IARU Region 1 Political Relations Committee, PRC, has responded to two recent European Commission consultations to promote the amateur radio viewpoint. In the case of the consultation on ‘Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable - ecodesign’ the PRC responded with a written submission.
It is expected to set a precedent for all wireless equipment needing to be ‘greener’ in due course.
In the second instance, the consultation on the Delegated Act under the Radio Equipment Directive on the subject of ‘Internet-connected radio equipment and wearable radio equipment’, the IARU response was one of 26 received by the Commission.
The Delegated Act aims at strengthening the security of internet-connected devices, most of which are expected to be part of the Internet of Things, and of wearable radio equipment.
However, the IARU has concerns as to how the Act will be implemented and how it might affect amateur radio. Currently, the two allocated frequencies for IOT devices within the EU are 868MHz and 433MHz. The latter obviously overlaps the 70cms band, under the banner of ISM - Industrial, Scientific and Medical. 868MHz seems to be the popular choice right now, but these bands are likely to become increasingly busy in the very near future and a highly prized asset for IOT businesses and LPWAN network providers.
