Series Eight Episode Nine - International Marconi Day (02 May 2015)

In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB) and Matthew Nassau (2E0MTT) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is International Marconi Day.

• New Entry Level Licence for Germany?

• Ofcom Considers 10.475 and 47 GHz Bands for 5G

• Digital Activity Days RDRC

• Ham Radio Operator Flies Model Tricopter

• FUNcube-1 Transmitting Again

• Australian Balloon Circumnavigates the Globe

• New Award Scheme for Portable Operators

• Surprise Decrease in Australian Ham Licence Renewal Fees

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