New 7MHz band plan starts 29 March
At the recent IARU Region 1 Conference, a new advisory band plan was adopted for the 7MHz band.Read more»
Amateur Radio has its roots in the 19th Century, developed along with radio communications in the 20th Century and is now a vibrant and exciting hobby for the 21st Century
What other hobby can link you with others around the world with a similar interest? You can even talk to the astronauts on the International Space Station!
Amateur Radio encompasses all methods of Radio Communication from working through satellites, bouncing signals off the moon, microwave links, television, to simple radio contacts. You can take part in radio contesting, radio orienteering, contact remote islands and countries around the world.
Join a group providing radio communications in your community both for events like fun runs and fetes or in emergencies.
Amateur Radio has something for everyone who has an interest in radio communications, it could even provide the platform to an interesting and exciting career.
Amateur Radio the 21st Century hobby, to find out more and to discover a whole new world, click here and start your journey of exploration – It could change your life!
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Children call outer space |
RSGB asks government to adopt German standard NB30 for PLT/xDSL Read the letter here  |
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| RSGB puts pressure on Ofcom regarding Power Line Adapters Read the RSGB statement here |
Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur By John Devoldere, ON4UN and Mark Demeuleneere, ON4WW Click here to download as PDF © IARU 2008 |
UK Defence Spectrum Management A Consultation on: An Implementation Plan for Reform Joint response from the Radio Society of Great Britain, UK Microwave Group, Amsat-UK and BATC |
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Amateur Radio promoted in European Parliament
An Amateur Radio 2009 year planner has been sent to all 785 Members of the European Parliament.Read more»
Stolen amateur rig
VU3HPF is currently staying in Feltham, Middlesex. The house was broken into and a Kenwood TH F7A radio, the 3-band American version, was stolen.Read more»
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