Local DAB Transmitter Network to Double

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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has committed to providing funding to Multiplex Operators up to a maximum total of £7.75 million for the plan to expand the local DAB transmission network.

Local DAB Transmitter Network to Double

Local DAB Transmitter Network to Double

The sites getting new or improved transmitters include 12 in Cornwall, 12 in South East Wales, 11 in Tyne & Wear and 7 in Glasgow.

The Government’s coverage criteria for the switch off of AM/FM will have been met by the end of 2016 to achieve it’s goal/

UK Government expansion plans - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-dab-network-expansion-2015-16

New Wireless Charging Organisation

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A new industry group which aims to push the concept of charging of devices by using the radio spectrum has been launched

The Alliance for Wireless Power and the Power Matters Alliance have signed an agreement to form a single organisation to represent all the members of the two groups. The name of the new organisation has not yet been chosen. 

Full story -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30690638

Ofcom Error on English Callsigns

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The regulator Ofcom has been sending written details of the proposed amateur radio licence but recipients in England have been surprised to see their callsign started with GE or ME

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One amateur who rang Ofcom was informed that the staff had been told to treat all English licences as having a Regional Secondary Locator (RSL) of "E".

““As you will be aware, Ofcom is required to give all licensed radio amateurs notice that it intends to vary licences in line with its decisions following last year’s consultation. That process has now begun and letters are being sent out.

It has been brought to the RSGB’s attention that some amateurs have received a letter suggesting that their callsign now includes the RSL “E”. Ofcom have confirmed that this is an error and not a change in policy. Further details will be published on the Ofcom website.” - ”
— RSGB Statement