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Emergency comms in Poland More countries get access to 7MHz frequencies IARU Region 3 ARDF Championships cancelled |
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Plans for the National Hamfest in October are going well  Plans for the National Hamfest in October are going well. In addition to those traders already mentioned in the July RadCom, the RSGB are pleased to say that bhi, Sandpiper and JBT Trading have all been added to the growing list of traders who have confirmed they will be attending the event.The Mid Cornwall Beacon and Repeater GroupThe Mid Cornwall Beacon and Repeater Group would like to thank all those who gave reports for the simplex tests that were run on 14 June. The tests were conducted using the new antenna and feeder at the new site. Over 100 reports were received, which showed that the new antenna and feeder gave consistently better reports throughout Cornwall and Devon compared to the existing GB3NC set up. The GB3NC repeater will therefore be moved to the new site. It will close down following the RSGB News and round up on Sunday 5 July at approximately 10.30am. A full repeater service will resume by Saturday 11 July in time for the RSGB News and the Cornwall Radio Amateur Club Rally on Sunday 12 July.There is still time to register for the South Yorkshire Microwave ConventionThere is still time to register for the South Yorkshire Microwave Convention which takes place at Finningley Amateur Radio Club, near Doncaster, over the weekend 11 and 12 July. Attendance is free. For casual day visitors, registration is not essential but you must register as soon as possible if you intend to stay overnight and/or attend the Saturday evening meal. For further details and registration go to www.g0ghk.co.uk/table.php where you will find full details of the weekend's activities.Dundee Amateur Radio Club was recently awarded a grant of nearly £3,000 by the National Lottery Dundee Amateur Radio Club was recently awarded a grant of nearly £3,000 by the National Lottery under the Awards for all Scheme. This Grant has been used to purchase the equipment required to provide a D Star digital UHF radio repeater for radio amateurs from Dundee, Angus and North Fife. Full information and coverage of this D-Star Repeater can be found at the D-Star Scotland website at www.dstarinfo.org.WA1ZMS Trans-Atlantic spotting beacon on 144.285MHz has just had an increase in powerThe WA1ZMS Trans-Atlantic spotting beacon on 144.285MHz has just had an increase in power. This CW beacon is GPS locked and the antenna is beaming at 60 degrees from IARU grid locator FM07fm. While it has yet to be heard in the British Isles, its owner Brian Justin, WA1ZMS says that given the right conditions, the signal may make it across the pond. More about this experiment is online at www.directivesystems.com/WA1ZMS.Chesterfield Rally Team is holding an Advanced exam on 7 August from 6.30pmChesterfield Rally Team is holding an Advanced exam on 7 August from 6.30pm. There are still a few places available. Those who wish to book a place can do so before the closing date on 21 July and the application must include your fee. An RSGB Representative will be on hand to answer any questions about the Society. For further details contact Martin M1ANW on either 01246 250 680 during office hours or 01246 275 889 at other times including weekends. |
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