UK repeaters will be switched off over night due to lack of use.

The Leicestershire Repeater Group have taken the decision at their most recent committee meeting, due to falling membership, to limit the hours of operation of the repeaters GB3CF (2m), GB3GV (23cm TV),  GB3LE (70cm) and GB3UM (6m)  to conserve funds. As a result, the repeaters are now switched off overnight between the hours of 22.00 to 05.00. The beacons GB3LEX and GB3LES continue to operate 24 hours a day.
 

$12,000 fine for keying on ch 19 CB Radio

An American CB user faces a large fine for keying over Ch 19 with his CB radio.

 

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Many thanks to ARRL for this news item.

Ham Radio now - Band Planning for Digital Radio

Here is a very interesting discussion about band planning for the future digital modes and further discussion about the possible future of amateur radio.

Well worth watching and spending an hour of you precious time!

Ham Radio Now

UK Amatures may be getting an extension to the 2m band?

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(Thanks to Southgate ARS News for this information)

Current UK band plan overs

144.000 – 146.000MHz

Voice of Russia to stop broadcasting on shortwave

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