146 -147 MHz Bandplan (UK only)

The RSGB have now issued a Bandplan for 146-147 MHz.

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CQ change their policy on Crimea callsigns

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Signal Identification

Using modern SDR equipment the waterfall in your software often shows signals you are not familiar with; this useful web page helps you identify the signal by its waterfall image and sound.

SIGNAL IDENTIFICATION

Maidenhead Converter

A nice little app for your iPad is now available called the "Maidenhead Converter" it is written by Donald Hays and is very useful for those mobile operators who wish to report their current location.
The app is free but you can pay a small fee to remove the adverts.

New allocation on 146-147 MHz - but not on the Isle of Man!

The RSGB VHF manager (G4SWX) recently presented information about the new allocation of 146-147 MHz to be allowed for UK licence holders; but it seems that this allocation will not be allowed to the Isle of Man, Guernsey or Jersey.

It seems like we are considered to be on the "High Seas".

http://tinyurl.com/146MHz-Allocation

The latest number of British licences (Oct 2014 - OFCOM information)

How many British Amateur Radio licence holders are there and how many actually operate on the bands?
This question has always been unknown but OFCOM (the licencing authority) issue regular information; here are their latest figures.

Dominica on 5 MHz

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(Many thanks to Southgate ARS News for this information)

Carrot Morse Key

A lovely product for all the vegeterian fans out there:

Carrot Morse Key

A nice video introduction to Data modes in Amateur Radio.

Data Modes

Many thanks to G0POT for this fine video.