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by M3PIE
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ofcom to add EMF clause to ham radio licences
Replies: 46
Views: 7401

Re: Ofcom to add EMF clause to ham radio licences

Deadline for completion of EMF assessment approaches To comply with Ofcom's new EMF regulation UK radio amateurs need to complete an EMF Assessment by November 18 for transmitting equipment operating on frequencies above 110 MHz To assist with this process the RSGB has made available a new Pre-asses...
by M3PIE
Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:38 pm
Forum: The News
Topic: BBC EVENT STATION
Replies: 4
Views: 1921

BBC EVENT STATION

Members of the BBC’s radio club, The London BBC Radio Group, have been granted an exceptional all-year Special Event callsign to help celebrate the BBC’s centenary year in 2022. Ofcom will permit GB100BBC to operate throughout the year, starting at midnight on New Year’s Day, from the headquarters ...
by M3PIE
Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Solar Cycle 25 Prediction
Replies: 23
Views: 4623

Re: Solar Cycle 25 Prediction

A new meteor shower A meteor storm could erupt over Antarctica this week when Earth skirts a stream of debris from Comet 15P/Finlay, source of the newly discovered Arid meteor shower. Astronomers have wondered for years why this nearby comet does not produce periodic displays of meteors. The long wa...
by M3PIE
Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RSGB new exam online booking system available
Replies: 0
Views: 1863

RSGB new exam online booking system available

RSGB new exam online booking system available. RSGB new exam online booking system available The RSGB's new exam online booking system for individuals and clubs is now live. On the first page you choose whether you are an individual who wants to book a remote invigilation exam, or a club that wants ...
by M3PIE
Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Numbers taking up amateur radio in UK declining
Replies: 3
Views: 2671

Numbers taking up amateur radio in UK declining

Numbers taking up amateur radio in UK declining Figures in RSGB Board Proceedings suggest there has been a decline during this year in numbers joining the hobby but numbers are still much better than those before RI online exams were introduced Number of Foundation exams in 2021: Jan - 266 Apr - 252...
by M3PIE
Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Foundation Practical Assessments
Replies: 1
Views: 1310

Re: Foundation Practical Assessments

Essex Ham comment on removal of Foundation Practical Assessments Essex Ham reports on the RSGB announcement that the current mandatory Foundation Practical Assessments are, with immediate effect, permanently removed from the syllabus Essex Ham say the decision is largely set to polarise the UK amate...
by M3PIE
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ofcom to add EMF clause to ham radio licences
Replies: 46
Views: 7401

Re: Ofcom to add EMF clause to ham radio licences

November deadline for EMF compliance checking. The new Ofcom EMF regulations require compliance checking for all stations operating at above 110MHz from 18 November. The RSGB EMF web page contains links to the requirements as well as tools and advice to help radio amateurs to comply. Two new additio...
by M3PIE
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Resumption of face-to-face exams
Replies: 0
Views: 1856

Resumption of face-to-face exams

Resumption of face-to-face exams Face-to-face exams in RSGB registered exam venues have been suspended during the past 18 months when clubs were unable to meet in-person due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During this time over 6,800 candidates have taken remote-invigilation online exams through self-trai...
by M3PIE
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Foundation Practical Assessments
Replies: 1
Views: 1310

Foundation Practical Assessments

The mandatory Foundation level practical assessments have been suspended during the past 18 months when clubs were unable to meet in-person due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This has allowed over 4,500 candidates to take the remote-invigilation online Foundation exam through self-training and/or distanc...
by M3PIE
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ofcom to add EMF clause to ham radio licences
Replies: 46
Views: 7401

Re: Ofcom to add EMF clause to ham radio licences

New EMF Regulation and QO-100 satellite / Microwave operation Ian GM3SEK is giving an online talk on the application of the RSGB-Ofcom Calculator to Microwaves and QO-100 satellite operation on Saturday, October 16, at 1230 GMT (1:30pm BST) John G3XDY, Secretary UK Microwave Group, writes: As I expe...