The RSGB National Radio Centre 80m net is Reactivated

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Whilst the RSGB National Radio Centre is closed temporarily due to Covid, the NRC weekday 80m net will be reactivated. The net takes place at 1030UTC on weekdays around 3.727MHz, plus or minus interference. NRC Coordinator Martyn, G0GMB and the NRC volunteers look forward to speaking to as many radio amateurs as possible over the next few weeks.

RSGB National Radio Centre - http://nationalradiocentre.com/

Storm Arwen - Why Power Cuts Left People Unable to Phone for Help

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Power cuts caused by Storm Arwen have highlighted a potentially lethal problem in the home phone network's digital transformation. Traditional landlines are being phased out in favour of broadband-enabled phones reliant on electricity. As hundreds of thousands of households across northern England lost power, people in remote areas without a mobile reception were left unable to call for help.

Media Report - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-59564480

Senator Blumenthal Supports Amateur Radio at Senate Confirmation Hearing

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Senator Blumenthal Supports Amateur Radio at Senate Confirmation Hearing

Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) received an affirmative reply from FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel when he asked her to commit to providing his office “an update on the steps that the FCC is taking to support amateur radio operators.” The Senator posed the written question as part of Rosenworcel’s renomination hearing conducted by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Blumenthal took note specifically that “Radio amateurs voluntarily provide an array of public services, especially emergency and disaster-related support communications when infrastructure has been destroyed by a hurricane or similar disaster. Their contributions in this area are regularly recognized by local and state authorities.”

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