Free SpaceUK Magazine

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Edition 47 of the UK Space Agency's free magazine SpaceUK is now available for download.

The latest edition is packed with interesting content, including a feature on growing the UK space sector, a look at the next mission to Mars and an interview with Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS.

SpaceUK - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/space-sector-magazine-spaceuk

UK Space Agency blog - https://space.blog.gov.uk/

 

SA Radio Frequency Regulations

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Back in January 2016, the SARL requested ICASA (South Africa's regulator) to consider changes to the following regulation: In Part VII Item 31 (2) including 23 (35), antenna compliance regarding local authorities is covered.

The SARL (South African Radio League) is seeking a revision of this regulation and potentially in a similar format as the FCC PRB1 agreement in the USA regarding the reasonable accommodation of amateur radio antenna installations and zoning ordinances.

ICASA has now advised the SARL they will have to submit a formal proposal for a regulation change. It was agreed that the SARL will table all regulation changes in one document.

Rugged Guying Collars for Lightweight Masts

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If you use one of the many popular telescopic poles to support temporary antennas on DXpeditions or portable, you will likely have needed some way to guy it. SOTABEAMS has introduced two heavy duty guying collars designed for this application. Made of a rugged plastic material with eight holes for flexible guying options, they are sure to be popular.

Although they are suitable for use in heavy duty applications, the use of modern high-performance plastics means that they are lightweight. Two sizes are available, sitting at different heights on telescopic poles. The smaller collar has a vertical section suitable for attaching a small beam antenna (such as a TV antenna).

SOTABeam Guying Collar (22mm Inner Diameter)

SOTABeam Guying Collar (22mm Inner Diameter)

SOTABeam Guying Collar (34mm Inner Diameter)

SOTABeam Guying Collar (34mm Inner Diameter)