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5MHz allocation for Belgian amateurs

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 08:08 AM PST
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The Belgian telecoms regulator, IBPT, has issued a decision permitting
access to the new WRC15 60m allocation for all Belgian Class A amateur
licensees. The allocation is from 5351.5 to 5366.5kHz on a Secondary basis
with a maximum power of 15W EIRP. All modes are permitted. Belgian amateurs
also now have wider access to 4m. []

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Convention video available

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 08:02 AM PST
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Several of the presentations at the RSGB Convention in 2015 were videoed
and they are being made available on the RSGB website. The first talk is on
Engineering the Gemini Range of VHF UHF Power Amplifiers by Chris Bartam,
GW4DGU. Go to the Video Archives on the RSGB website. You need your RSGB
Membership login []

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Kenwood award for 2 and 6m

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 07:59 AM PST
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Kenwood UK has launched a VHF challenge. The aim is to work as many large
locator squares during 2016 on 2m and 6m as possible. For example, one
point for a QSO with JO01 and one point for IO91 and so on. All modes are
allowed but not the use of repeaters, satellites or other []

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Also in GB2RS this week

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 07:57 AM PST
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The MB6IRH wires-x simplex gateway located in Northwich, Cheshire is now
live. Located at IO83SG on 431.150MHz simplex, more details can be found by
email to . The Arfon Repeater Group has announced an upgrade
to their 70cm repeater, GB3AN. It is located on the north east coast of
Anglesey near the town of Amlwch. []

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New Chair wanted for Planning Cttee

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 07:52 AM PST
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Stephen Purser, G4SHF has indicated that he wishes to stand down as Chair
of the Planning Advisory Committee and the RSGB is looking for his
successor. The successful applicant will have experience of the planning
process, preferably in a professional capacity, and will head up a small
team of advisers. The post will not involve []