July 18, 2011
STOP PRESS LAMCO JUNKSALE THIS SATURDAY 23rd July….
We at SYRG are looking forward to the junksale at Lam Communications.
The sale starts at 09:30 hours and runs throughout the day.
Having been eagerly eyeing some of the items in the “museum” we hope we can drag ourselves away from installing GB3HF and get to Lam Communications before everyone else does.
We are told staright from Marvins mouth that there will be a bring and buy stall also, meaning there’s the possiblity of swaps!
There’s sure to be free refreshments and 2 good public houses (that serve food) with 30 seconds walk.
We shall be bidding on the Lamco G-Plane and hope to achieve success as this would complete SYRG’s D-Star line up.
Good luck Lamco from all at SYRG, wonder how much Granville is selling for 
Read more on Lamco’s Blogspot here > > > http://lamcomms.blogspot.com/
July 15, 2011
The RSGB and Ofcom meet on the 6th of June 2011 for talks on licensing matters, a number of issues concerning amateur radio in the UK were discussed. The meeting was attended by five from the RSGB and five from Ofcom. The following were some of the key points discussed:
This is intresting and the main things talked about are set out below.
- The position on relinquishing spectrum temporarily for the 2012 Games was again reviewed. Ofcom is still assessing the full requirements, but it is hoped that the implications for the Amateur Service may be known in late summer.
- RSGB had supplied a number of names and possible candidates for the Ofcom vacancies for “Venue Engineers” for the 2012 Games, and these were being reviewed by Ofcom
- Proposals for special callsigns for four flagship demonstration stations, other special event stations and amateur stations generally during the period of the 2012 Games, were discussed. Subject to final approval from LOCOG, Ofcom would approve a range of special calls for the period of the Games. A discussion was also held on how most simply to give effect to generic changes in prefix for the period of the games.
- The way in which amateur radio NoVs are currently processed was discussed, and Ofcom confirmed that they are seeking alternative ways of handling the administrative processes involved. The RSGB is considering its future role in this and will shortly respond to Ofcom.
- Changes to the rules governing Short Contest Calls were discussed and agreed in principle. The RSGB is now to make formal proposals to Ofcom
- Specific detailed cases concerning a linked repeater proposal, a special event callsign, issues of permitted power and provision of data for the RSGB Year Book were also discussed briefly.
- Ofcom indicated that it intended to periodically conduct spot checks of examination conduct
- Ofcom confirmed that it would have a presence at the Lincoln National Hamfest at the end of September
We at SYRG would love to hear your thougths and views on any of the above points
