K for Kernow (Cornwall) Starts 2016

After a successful application on behalf of Radio Amateurs in Cornwall to Ofcom, requesting temporary use of the RSL ‘K’ (for ‘Kernow’, the Cornish word for Cornwall), following the recognition of the Cornish People under the ‘Framework Convention on National Minorities’.  Ofcom has agreed to this request and will permit Radio Amateurs with a Main Station Address in Cornwall to use of the RSL throughout 2016

In common with comparable past temporary RSLs, it will be available for all classes of Amateur Radio licences, including stations participating in contests.  Ofcom shall authorise the use of ‘K’ by varying individual licences, upon application by licensees via the website of the RSGB. 

Flag of Kernow (Cornwall)

Eligible licensees will be able to use the RSL ‘K’ anywhere within Cornwall, including at an alternative address, a temporary location, mobile or maritime mobile though Maritime Mobile use would, as usual, be limited to holders of the Full licence.

Use of this RSL will not be mandatory.  Licensees not wishing to use it will therefore continue to apply the normal licence rules on RSLs.

Ofcom will make the variation and further guidance available from early December 2015,and will then be available for a twelve month period from 1st January 2016. The variation may be extended beyond the twelve month period.

More information - http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/radiocommunication-licences/amateur-radio/licensing-updates/RSL-K-cornish-amateur-radio/

40m Access for Malaysian Class B (9W) Amateur / Ham Operators

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have announced an additional frequency allocation for all Amateur / Ham Radio class B AA licence holders.

The additional allocation will provide access to the 7.0-7.2 Mhz HF band operating with a maximum power level of 50 watts PEP.

More information - http://www.skmm.gov.my/Media/Announcements/Announcement-for-Class-B-Amateur-Radio.aspx

Electronic Learning Bricks

Encouraging and inspiring the young in radio and electronics has taken a forward leap thanks to the help of some excellent and innovative electronic bricks that hopefully will set the seed for our future inventors and designers.

Ideal for Radio and Electronics clubs, DitroniX are have announced that they are now the UK partner, distributor and educational support for ALLNET Brick’R’knowledge products.

These are an exciting range of rugged electronic bricks that may be used to build a vast range of circuits and projects, from simple passive and active, to more advanced digital and Arduino based, right through to higher level radio communications and RF, 24 GHz.

Children from as young as 3 years (supervised), through to young adults and adult learning, are able to easily build an encouraging range of interesting projects. The emphasis is on fun learning, no soldering and rewarding.

Brick’R’knowledge offer complete sets, work books, and individual bricks, that are ideal for Pre-Schools, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Clubs, Children's Activity Groups, Parties, Scouting, Youth Training Schemes, Electronic Engineering Experimentation, Tutoring, Amateur Radio and Electronics Clubs.

More information - http://www.ditronix.com