Callsigns for 2012 HRM Diamond Jubilee and Olympics

January 18, 2012

Radio Society of Great Britain and Ofcom…

agreement has been reached on the optional use of special callsigns for two significant events during 2012.

For the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, all UK amateur stations (and club callsigns) will have the option of applying for a variation to their licence, to use a special prefix for a five week period.

This will add or substitute the letter “Q” in the place of the Regional identifier in the callsign.

For the period of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, a similar facility will exist for a seven week period, using the letter “O”.

Furthermore, calls in the series GB2012aaa will be available for Special Event Stations relating to the Olympics and licences will be issued for four “flagship” stations using the prefix 2O12a where “O” is the letter O, and a is a single letter relating to the location of the station.

Further details of these arrangements and administrative details will be issued by Ofcom and the RSGB within due time.

In more detail:

Special prefix to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee:

Period: 00.00 BST 5th May 2012 to 23.59 BST 10th June 2012

Authorisation: To conform to the requirements of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, each licensee must obtain a Notice of Variation.

Callsign: the letter Q will be added to calls, or replace the regional identifier. For example (where “aaa” represents the final alpha block of the callsign):

  • M6aaa becomes MQ6aaa
  • G3aaa becomes GQ3aaa
  • GM3aaa becomes GQ3aaa
  • 2E0aaa becomes 2Q0aaa
  • 2M0aaa becomes 2Q0aaa
  • GX3aaa becomes GQ3aaa

 

Special prefix to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games:

Period: 00.00 BST 21st July 2012 to 23.59 BST 9th September 2012

Authorisation:  To conform to the requirements of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, each licensee must obtain a Notice of Variation.

Callsign: the letter O will be added to calls, or replace the regional identifier. For example (where “aaa” represents the final alpha block of the callsign):

  • M6aaa becomes MO6aaa
  • G3aaa becomes GO3aaa
  • GM3aaa becomes GO3aaa
  • 2E0aaa becomes 2O0aaa (Two Oscar zero aaa)
  • 2M0aaa becomes 2O0aaa (Two Oscar zero aaa)
  • GX3aaa becomes GO3aaa

 

Both applications are  to be processed on-line, and will be available from 1st March 2012.

More information and original story can be found here http://www.rsgb.org/news/articlelinks.php?id=0263

 

RSGB and Ofcom meet to discuss licensing issues

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

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