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fireman328 · 26-08-2006, 12:58

Just an idle enquiry, how many licenced radio amateurs are members of cable forum and what are your callsigns ?
I am G8PZI.

Dan_Sette · 26-08-2006, 17:02

G1YMC.

But haven't fired up my Yaesu in a long while.

D

Escapee · 26-08-2006, 19:18

GW0PUH

26-08-2006, 20:09

M0SMO

tkiely · 26-08-2006, 20:52

G8RXW, flogged my IC245E to pay the rent in 1984 and never quite made it back on air!

26-08-2006, 21:12

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Originally Posted by tkiely

G8RXW, flogged my IC245E to pay the rent in 1984 and never quite made it back on air!

I used to watch my uncle operate illegally 23ish years ago on the ham frequencies and on CB. I caught the bug, went to University to study electronics, but never got round to doing the ham courses.
My uncle finally did his M3 last year, now in his 60's and a little more sensible!
It was the kick I needed and I finally did the three courses back to back last September, finishing in April.

You will only need to re-apply for the licence and get the same callsign. If you wait until Oct, I think its free.

tkiely · 26-08-2006, 23:28

well done with the exams, things have come on a bit in 23 yrs!!!

maybe I'll give it a go in Oct!

thnaks

Terry

27-08-2006, 00:05

my father in law has been a radio ham for ages, I think his callsign is G4HPU

16-09-2006, 21:42

Everyone seen the new laws coming in in October? No more /P /M or /MM use, it will all become /A.
Log book no longer required as well (I'll still keep one), tho I think thats delayed for a while.
Not sure if 10m band is opened up to M3's tho, hope it is.
Licence becomes free except to those unable or unwilling to use the internet. A friend can do your renewal however.

Dan_Sette · 16-09-2006, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Creative

Everyone seen the new laws coming in in October? No more /P /M or /MM use, it will all become /A.
Log book no longer required as well (I'll still keep one), tho I think thats delayed for a while.
Not sure if 10m band is opened up to M3's tho, hope it is.
Licence becomes free except to those unable or unwilling to use the internet. A friend can do your renewal however.

I have "been away" from the amateur bands for over a decade now. As a G6 (on 2m & 70cm) there have obviously been changes.

Can you give more details and / or point me in the direction of further info.

Thanks.

D

16-09-2006, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Dan_Sette

I have "been away" from the amateur bands for over a decade now. As a G6 (on 2m & 70cm) there have obviously been changes.

Can you give more details and / or point me in the direction of further info.

Thanks.

D

I think from a brief read this site will be the best to consult.
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/i...r/faq/#content

However as I see it, as a previously licenced person, you will register and then be OK to use your previous callsign. See you further down the log, you don't have to keep!

fireman328 · 16-09-2006, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_Sette

I have "been away" from the amateur bands for over a decade now. As a G6 (on 2m & 70cm) there have obviously been changes.

Can you give more details and / or point me in the direction of further info.

Thanks.

D

Hi, I am no expert as I havent been active since the '80's due to relocations and moving to a very bad area for UHF/VHF, but if you follow the link below it will take you to the webpage of the RSGB which I am sure you will find informative. 73's de G8PZI

LINK http://www.rsgb.org/

16-09-2006, 22:42

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Originally Posted by fireman328

Hi, I am no expert as I havent been active since the '80's due to relocations and moving to a very bad area for UHF/VHF, but if you follow the link below it will take you to the webpage of the RSGB which I am sure you will find informative. 73's de G8PZI

LINK http://www.rsgb.org/

There doesn't seem to be much info on the RSGB site ATM regarding licence changes.
However these days G8PZI you can use the full HF to microwave spectrum given your previous qualifications. And these days the licence renewal is going to be free, as long as its online!

fireman328 · 16-09-2006, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Creative

There doesn't seem to be much info on the RSGB site ATM regarding licence changes.
However these days G8PZI you can use the full HF to microwave spectrum given your previous qualifications. And these days the licence renewal is going to be free, as long as its online!

Thanks for filling in the gaps 73s G8PZI

Dan_Sette · 17-09-2006, 12:00

Thanks for the information. Looks like I've got to do a lot of background reading! However I do find that on the RLC site, that "B" amateurs can operate on the HF bands. Thats a big change (and shows how behind i've got).

That is just what I needed to spark interest in the hobby again. I lost interest when a lunatic in my area, who had a grudge against Radio Amateurs, constantly broadcast the "Laughing Policeman" over anyone trying to communicate. After six months I gave up, then shortly after moved house. I just didn't get around to putting up an aerial.

Strangely though (perhaps with premonition in mind) I didn't ever stop paying the fees to the RA latterly RLC.

Obviously I may have to prove my existance for the new licence, one of the ways is a copy of the entry into the call sign directory.

Could someone tell me if i'm still listed?

Thanks

Steve - G1YMC

Cheers

Dan