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New terahertz band NoV

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 07:49 AM PDT
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Frequencies above 275 GHz, the terahertz bands, are a new area for
experimentation and propagation research. Ofcom have generously enabled
low-power NoV access for Full licensees in order to facilitate innovation
at the cutting edge of RF technology. The NoV includes a number of
conditions related to frequency bands, and protection zones around key UK []

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60m for Luxembourg

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 07:48 AM PDT
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Since 10 October 2016, the new WRC15 60m band has been released for amateur
radio use in Luxembourg. The update to the national frequency plan allows
the use from 5351.5 to 5366.5kHz on a secondary basis with an effective
radiated power of 15W. The Luxembourg LX0HF CW beacon presently operates on
5205.25kHz.

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Fire at SAQ, Grimeton

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 07:44 AM PDT
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A fire in early October at the SAQ Alexanderson alternator long wave
antenna is under investigation by the Grimeton World Heritage Foundation,
which owns and manages the station in Grimeton, Sweden. The fire—attributed
to arcing—was quickly extinguished. Fortunately, no injuries occurred. The
Foundation said that it could take a while to determine the extent of []

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Also in GB2RS this week

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 07:33 AM PDT
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Rod Stafford, W6ROD has retired as IARU Secretary after seven years and the
ARRL Board of Directors has designated David Sumner, K1ZZ as his
replacement. Dave Sumner has served in this capacity twice previously, from
1982 to 1989 and from 1999 to 2009. IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH has
appointed Rod Stafford as Emergency Communications []

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K1ZZ is new IARU Secretary

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 07:31 AM PDT
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Rod Stafford, W6ROD has retired as IARU Secretary after seven years and the
ARRL Board of Directors has designated David Sumner, K1ZZ as his
replacement. Dave Sumner has served in this capacity twice previously, from
1982 to 1989 and from 1999 to 2009. IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH has
appointed Rod Stafford as Emergency Communications []