ACMA warning about non-compliant goods

The Australian Consumer and Media Authority is looking for devices that pose a high a high risk to the orderly use of the radio spectrum and public safety.

ACMA Field Staff, particularly in West Australia, are looking for mobile phone jammers and GPS jammers, both prohibited in this country, mobile phone repeaters, and non-compliant devices such as cordless phones and headsets.

The campaign will include education, traditional enforcement measures and also focus on improving the supply compliance of online, or over the internet purchased devices.

A comment by a radio amateur to the ACMA claimed there was concern about non-compliant imported goods that are stamped to be compliant.

He wants the ACMA to clamp down on switch mode power supplies through to plasma TV sets that don't meet the standards and cause much interference.

Hopefully the ACMA will include all offending devices when checking installations and sellers.

Go Fly an Antenna Kite

Richard G3CWI has been publishing a daily series of tips and tricks about flying and using kite antennas.

He started using kites over 30 years ago in Antarctica and still enjoys the slightly unpredictable results!

He points out that if nothing else, while flying kites, you will have the most amazing discussions with people, both on the air and where you are operating from!

More information -  https://www.facebook.com/SotaBeams

New owner for Linear Amp UK

The DX Shop have announced the acquisition of Linear Amp UK from its existing owner who is retiring.

The DX Shop will be manufacturing the established and well-respected range from its base on the Welsh Borders. VHF and UHF variants will be available to order immediately. HF variants and tuners will be re-introduced shortly and some exciting new amplifiers are in design to be released over the coming months.

The DX Shop aims to keep stock of popular units for immediate despatch so there will be no long waiting times for delivery once we are up and running.

Warranty support will continue on all units sold prior to acquisition and a full parts backup and repair service will be available for non warranty units.

The DX Shop Limited - http://www.thedxshop.com