UK radio hams start 146 MHz development

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Radio amateurs in the UK have already started testing equipment for use on the new 146 MHz allocation expected to be available from the end of October 2014

The RSGB VHF Manager has expressed the hope that the allocation will be used imaginatively for such things as Digital ATV, Digital Voice, Spread Spectrum and new innovative modes.

UK Radio Amateur Charles Brain @G4GUO is now developing Digital TV (DATV) for use on 146. 

New UK Amateur Radio 146 MHz Allocation - http://amsat-uk.org/2014/10/13/new-uk-amateur-radio-146-mhz-allocation/

146 MHz NoV's now available - UK Full licence holders can now apply for their NoV to use 146 MHz

You just need to fill in your details on the RSGB NoV page and you will be instantly emailed a link to the PDF of your NoV certificate. The NoV's currently being issued have an expiry date of October 31, 2015 - http://rsgb.org/main/operating/licensing-novs-visitors/online-nov-application/146mhz-147mhz-nov/

 

Radio Amateurs / Hams should consider 3D printing

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Mike Grauer, Jr, KE7DBX, has suggested that radio amateurs to think about how 3D printers can be used in home construction  

“As a member of the ham radio community, I have always been fascinated by the maker mindset which has existed since the early days of radio. From making radio equipment from scratch, to kits and even modifying commercially available equipment, the maker movement and radio go hand in hand. ”
— Mike Grauer, Jr, KE7DBX

The 3D printing community shares many traits with the ham radio movement. At the heart of it all is making, creating and inventing.

And just like ham radio operators, those involved with 3D printing are constantly learning new technical skills that can be used in other areas of our lives.

Read the full story - http://www.inside3dp.com/ham-operators-consider-3d-printing/

K for Kernow

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Ofcom has agreed to the K Regional Secondary Locator (RSL) proposal for Cornwall (Kernow)

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John Farrar G3UCQ, along with fellow amateurs Chris Lewis G3NHL and Keith Matthew G0WYS, campaigned for the letter K to be added to the traditional radio call sign – distinctly identifying those in the duchy from their counterparts across England.

Following the announcement earlier this year that Cornwall was to be granted minority status, the Poldhu Amateur Radio Club members decided Cornish radio amateurs should be put on the map.

“We put a dossier together and enlisted the support of all the MPs in Cornwall. Most of the radio amateurs in Cornwall supported it.”
— John Farrar G3UCQ

Cornwall Council unanimously supported the plans at a meeting in September.

Communications regulator Ofcom has now approved the proposal meaning Cornwall is set to become the first county in the UK with a unique sign.

Read the full article - http://www.cornishman.co.uk/Hayle-local-radio-amateur-leads-way-Cornwall/story-23182956-detail/story.html