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First Tunisian licences in six decades

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 08:02 AM PST
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The IARU reports that the first three authorisations to operate have been
issued to three Tunisian amateurs. These are the first amateur permits
issued since 1956. 3V8HB, 3V8MN and 3V1MB will soon be on the air from
their homes, rather than being restricted to operating from a club station.
Issuing individual authorisations to operate is []

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Intruder watcher DK2OM retires

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 07:59 AM PST
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After many years involvement in monitoring intruders on the amateur bands,
Wolf Hadel, DK2OM, decided to retire at the end of 2019. His work
stretching back over 30 years—first with DARC and since 2005 for IARU
Region 1—has been recognised with an IARU Diamond Award. Region 1
Vice-Coordinator Peter, HB9CET will take up the role []

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IET Wiring Regulations changes affect Syllabus

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 07:52 AM PST
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Changes to the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671), which are now at the 18th
edition, affect syllabus item 8A2 in the Safety section of the amateur
radio examination syllabus. There is a notice at rsgb.org/electricalsafety
(1-page/6.6KB PDF) that explains more—and it’s relevant to all three exam
levels.

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Also in GB2RS this week

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 07:48 AM PST
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Last week we told you about Ian, GM3SEK setting a new 70cm world record
distance of 4,565km on tropo on 28 December 2019. The record didn’t stand
for long as Nick, G4KUX worked D21CV using FT8, establishing a new world
record of 4644km. Congratulations to him. You will be able to read more
about the []

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RSGB Board and regional team vacancies

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 07:42 AM PST
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The RSGB is looking for people to step forward for election at the RSGB
AGM. There are vacancies for two elected Board Directors and six Regional
Representatives. Full details of the nominations process can be found at
rsgb.org/election. The deadline for your nomination is 31 January 2020.