Oscilloscope Tutorial Video Series Launched

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ElectronicsNotes has published the first in a series of oscilloscope tutorial videos.

The overall series will cover everything from what oscilloscopes are, where they are used, the different types of oscilloscopes, triggering oscilloscopes, how to use oscilloscopes, oscilloscope probes and points to consider when buying a scope.

These videos will be progressively launched over the coming weeks.

The first video has been launched. Entitled What is an Oscilloscopes, it provides a very useful introduction.

ElectronicsNotes https: - https://youtu.be/iXvFw6KyAew

Jaycee Electronics Ltd to Close

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Glenrothes-based amateur radio dealer Jaycee Electronics Ltd, established in 1979, is to close 

After nearly 40 years in business the family have decided that the time has come to close the doors and cease trading.

“We would like to thank all customers and suppliers who have supported us throughout the years and wish everybody every success in the future.”
— Jaycee Electronics

New Ham Radio Regulations in Netherlands

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New Dutch amateur radio regulations highlight the possibility of future restriction in the 23 cm band due to the Galileo GPS system which operates across 1260-1300 MHz 

The Netherlands regulator Agentschap Telecom have issued a memorandum concerning unattended amateur radio licences for Repeaters, Beacons and APRS nodes. 

Regarding 23 cm "The possibilities for new licenses in this band may be in the future restricted, if it appears that there is too big an impact on primary usage (radio navigation satellites). The immediate reason for this is the deployment of Galileo."

Agentschap Telecom has adopted a Technology Neutral approach to regulation saying licences will be Technology Neutral as far as possible. Amateur radio technology is constantly evolving and licences for unattended operation will no longer specific requirements with regard to analog voice, digital voice, and data.

The memorandum details the specific frequencies on which Repeaters, Beacons and APRS nodes will be allowed to operate.

VERON News Post (English) - http://tinyurl.com/VERON-Regs-2017  
VERON News Post (Dutch) - https://www.veron.nl/nieuws/nieuwe-gedragslijn/

Agentschap Telecom PDF - https://www.agentschaptelecom.nl/sites/default/files/gedragslijn_vergunningen_radiozendamateurs_-_versie_1.0_-_15-03-2017.pdf