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Quansheng UV-K5 Handheld Explored
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Quansheng UV-K5 Handheld Explored

Pete M0PSX3 December 20233 December 20234
On this page, we look at the Quansheng UV-K5(8) handheld radio, which as of the second half of 2023 is …
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Essex 2m Activity Day 18 Nov 2023
Events

Essex 2m Activity Day 18 Nov 2023

Pete M0PSX12 November 202312 November 20232
This weekend, Saturday the 18th of November is another chance for amateurs across Essex to inject some life into 2m, …
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Ofcom Consultation 2023 – Survey Results
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Ofcom Consultation 2023 – Survey Results

Pete M0PSX4 September 20236 September 202330
Ofcom released a consultation paper in June 2023 outlining a number of possible licence condition changes. These represent a major …
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Ofcom 2023 Licence Consultation Opens
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Ofcom 2023 Licence Consultation Opens

Pete M0PSX24 June 20235 September 202374
On Friday the 23rd of June 2023, Ofcom released details of what it has in plan for the UK amateur …
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Newcomer Survey 2021-22 Results
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Newcomer Survey 2021-22 Results

Pete M0PSX8 April 202317 April 20233
As you may know, we run a busy online training course for newcomers. We reach out to those who’ve completed …
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Ofcom Hints at Licence Changes
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Ofcom Hints at Licence Changes

Pete M0PSX4 April 20235 September 2023240
Ofcom has hinted at potential changes to the amateur radio licence in their Plan of Work 2023-24 document released at …
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RSGB AGM 2023
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RSGB AGM 2023

Pete M0PSX21 March 202321 March 20232
Voting is open now for the RSGB’s 2023 AGM. Now, we know that most people aren’t that interested in the …
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Canvey Rally 2023 – Sunday 5th February
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Canvey Rally 2023 – Sunday 5th February

Pete M0PSX29 January 20235 February 20233
A quick reminder Sunday the 5th of February 2023, is the Canvey Rally. This is the 36th Canvey Rally, and …
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GB1BEL: JOTA 2022, Belchamps Activity Centre
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GB1BEL: JOTA 2022, Belchamps Activity Centre

Pete M0PSX16 October 202217 October 20223
The Essex Ham team was active over the JOTA weekend (15-16 October 2022) at the Belchamps Scout Activity Centre in …
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Amateur Radio Clubs in 2022
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Amateur Radio Clubs in 2022

Pete M0PSX31 August 20221 September 20221
Our thanks to Tim G5TM for the following question on Twitter, which has inspired this article: The good news is, …
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