Brandmeister DMR Radio Irish Server

Over the previous couple of months, a Brandmeister Master server based in Ireland has been on a test, being made public in early July.
 
Brandmeister is a decentralised network of master servers for digital DMR networks, a popular system with many Amateur/Ham Radio operators.
 
Brandmaster Wiki Page - https://wiki.brandmeister.network/
Brandmeister Ireland Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/481183598723548/

FCC strictly Enforces RF Equipment Rules

The FCC has recently threatened to prohibit non-compliant RF equipment suppliers, including IoT suppliers, from marketing their devices in the US

The IoT For All site reports the FCC is quietly imposing brutal penalties on suppliers that don’t comply with its equipment authorization and marketing rules.

In a recent release, the FCC took the unprecedented action of threatening to prohibit non-compliant radiofrequency (“RF”) equipment suppliers, including IoT suppliers, from marketing their devices in the U.S.

More information -  https://iot-for-all.com/fcc-strictly-enforces-rf-equipment-rules/

FCC Order and Consent Decree - https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-17-471A1.pdf

InnovAntennas Sponsors OE3XTR Beacon

InnovAntennas have supplied a 2 element 144MHz LFA-Q for the OE3XTR 2m beacon.
 
Due to the height, many standard Yagis have failed and it is hoped the rigid, twin-boom quad will increase life length and service of the antennas.

OE3XTR - https://www.qrz.com/db/OE3XTR

InnovAntennas - http://www.innovantennas.com