ARRL Christmas Promotion

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The ARRL are offering Amateur/Ham Radio operators 12 days of deals starting on 4th December 2017, concluding on Friday 15th December 2017.

To receive your daily offer, subscribe by entering your name, call sign, and e-mail address in the fields provided. You’ll receive an e-mail every day for 12 days with a special online deal. Each deal is valid for 1 day only at http://www.arrl.org/shop

Continued Spectrum Access for PMSE users

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Ofcom has confirmed that programme-making and special events (PMSE) users may continue to access the 694 to 703 MHz spectrum band after 1st May 2020, when work to clear spectrum in the 700MHz band for mobile broadband use is expected to be completed

This spectrum, known as the 700 MHz ‘guard band’, will separate Digital Terrestrial TV users from future mobile broadband users, and enable PMSE users to continue using the band.
 
Ofcom is committed to supporting the PMSE community and believes there are benefits in allowing PMSE users to have continued access to the guard band.

We believe that continued use by PMSE services is likely to secure the optimal use of this spectrum and maximise the benefits to UK citizens and consumers.

Ofcom PMSE statement - 
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/700-mhz-guard-band-pmse

QSO Director

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The QSO Director is a tool for hams developed by hams done for DXPedition, consist of a windows application that install on logging stations, bu also a public web site for dx chasers, a private web site for pilot and team members.

The QSO Director consists of three parts;

  • A small windows service that you will install on all your log computers
  • A public web site that we set up for you, this is used by all DX chasers who wants to make sure that the QSO made it in to your log.
  • A private web site, only for you, your pilot and your team members, here you will be able to see some simple statistics and you can also update the message currently displayed on the public site.

More Information - http://www.qsodirector.com/