Several weeks ago following a request for comments in preparation for a meeting with Ofcom, I received a number of useful inputs from holders of the 500kHz NoV. The meeting was the standard quarterly
As RSGB HF Manager I would be more than happy to support technical articles concerning 500kHz or indeed 136kHz. Technical articles are peer reviewed prior to publication and support from someone like
Following some excellent x-band QSOs by some NoV holders I've been asked if clarification can be given as to whether this is appropriate given the a particular clause in the 500kHz NoV's Terms & Cond
News coming from the Conference is that agenda item 1.15 relating to 136 kHz passed the second reading and a global allocation at 135.7-137.8 kHz looks to be a reality when the Final Acts are signed
Mike, G3XDV, has mentioned that the current guidelines for the band, shown on the IARU Region 1 bandplan, and adopted by some national society bandplans, e.g. RSGB, are now somewhat out-of-date. It w
Thanks, also to Ian's comment on spam getting through. The sysop has made further changes to the config so hopefully all OK now.... famous last words! 73 John, G3WKL --Original Message-- From: owner-
All, the config of the reflector has now been changed as discussed. If you are experiencing problems posting to the reflector please e-mail me direct via [email protected]. 73 John, G3WKL
If anyone is the moderator it's me folks - I started the whole thing some years ago, and yes I am monitoring the discussion! It's interesting to note that few apart from John and Dave have actually a
I am now in a position to announce that this year's HF & IOTA Convention is being held at the Europa Hotel, Gatwick (22 - 24th October). Last year we only managed a couple of LF sessions as many of t
I'll be attending a meeting of the RSGB Spectrum Forum on 9th June and plan to raise concern over the recent appearance of the Loran at Rugby in the agenda item concerning 136kHz. I will need to draf
Thanks Mike for raising awareness that nominations for this years award are now sought. I was away enjoying the Friedrichshafen Hamfest at the weekend and didn't see until my return that the announce
Thanks Jim, thanks for the info. I've never been able to locate where my underground cable runs across my property, but I'm encouraged to do some more work when time permits to track down and underst
Apart from the interesting account of the nulling experiment, below, I was intrigued by the mention of the "Watford Whistle" - grateful if Jim or others could elaborate on this or known power-line tr
This might appear to be "off topic" but I would like to inform all UK Amateurs on this reflector of a discussion group at http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ukc4discussion/ that has been set up for pri
Following discussion at yesterday's Spectrum Forum meeting it was agreed that the RSGB would send in a formal complaint. I've been actioned to prepare a draft. Grateful for detail of the spec that th
Steve, yes - the URL that I referenced mentioned Australia, USA and New Zealand - the USA seem to be making real progress, but not sure of the status in VK and ZL. 73 John, G3WKL John - many thanks i
I posted a note to this reflector that was written for the RSGB's Spectrum Forum the other day - maybe you and others haven't seen it. The position in the UK is that the RSGB submitted a proposal for
Great news. I was discussing the matter with RSGB HQ only the other week and we had decided to send off a further letter of complaint. Will now re-consider what is the best action. 73 John, G3WKL Int
Given that there may be a short break in LORAN transmission this coming Tuesday I thought that I would post an e-mail requesting measurement of the background noise floor, whilst the Rugby transmitte
I'd just like to follow-up Peter's comments re use of his recently developed program to measure SNR as I am keen to get some measurements of the effect of the Rugby transmitter in order to follow-up
