Please tell me in the comments what you think of the ham radio licence changes happening in the UK.
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Thanks for the update Carl and the info on the license changes atb 👍
Great Channel, very interesting stuff and always enjoyable to watch. Happy Xmas Carl 🙂
In fairness Carl, I don't think folks will be changing callsigns.. Much!
At least it clears up a few anomalies perhaps, a friend with a foundation licence was extremely competent at building and modifying radios and other equipment so it was a little crazy that he was not officially allowed to operate it. As for the power limits, they seem to be the most widely talked about factor but probably not a huge deal. A few great concessions to encourage a bit of creativity with network related radio. Sorry not so happy with the re-issuing of callsigns.
Once again Carl…Thanks for an interesting video..Glad you enjoyed Iceland….
as regards the license changes, not being able to still hold my M6 as well as my full call ,concerns me as i have 12k plus M6 qsos, in fact i had 2 m6 qsl cards arrive this week,my full call does have the majority of my qsos on it, i know my qrz/lotw & clublog are setup for both my M6 & G2 call which i would prefer stayed that way,in regards to the 1KW power limit and your comment about people buying a 1kw linear and running full belt that in itself is bad practise, mine are 1.3kw capable and clean output @ 400w with M&P coax, there is currently certain well known M3 stations txing well over there 10w already,along with 2e0s on 60m,unless & until ofcom clamp down on these stations that problem will increase when power levels go up imho, thanks for your input Carl 🙂
Similarly, Carl, I seldom operate from home, so most of my ham radio time is portable (camping) or POTA. It's always enjoyable to see what you have cooking in the rear of the Land Rover. In January and February, I have planned for some Island operations from Vancouver Island and Hawaii. 73 Carl, and a Happy Christmas. I look forward to seeing your future escapades from your side of the world.
Glad ETCC’s grip on NoVs is being loosened slightly. No one to blame but themselves for that.
Sounds like you folks are getting some nice upgrades! Congrats! Always nice making contacts with you people in the U.K.!
Hmmmm One Kilowatt AT the antenna…. this could lead to crocodile operators, all mouth and no ears LOL
Thanks Carl for all the great videos. always look forward. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Nadolig Llawen. Paul 2W0IEP
I think changing my 2E0 to M8 or 9 will be a sensible change.
Glad you had an enjoyable time in Iceland. It is an interesting place to visit. Ricky G1YPM
Great video Carl as always. Mark, 2E0MSR
nice to see you carl. nothing there which alters my use of my g call, more power 1000w = more qrm, I work zl to uk on 5w and a simple vertical ant. Iceland, a dream destination for most people, as is zl for most maybe. More people on cw would be nice, especially from the uk, turn the pc off and key on hi hi. 73 mate.
Meanwhile in Australia, it's just been announced that as of 24FEB2024, Amateur Licenses will change from in individual apparatus license with an annual fee to a Class License that is fee free. There is an initial cost for callsign allocation and certification of qualifications or RPL, but that's it. As long as you respond to confirm you still require the callsign every few years, no more fees. I'm going to renew my long expired Advanced Class license as soon as it begins. It's also being returned to government (ACMA) control instead of 3rd party (Maritime College in Tasmania).
More power just means more noise on the bands, lots of amplifiers with tiny aerials in built up areas…..
Ofcom fails to regulate the HF spectrum most urban hams have a horrendous noise floor making it impossible to operate from home. Cheap Chinese electrical equipment, it's disgusting what is allowed to come into this country, the old DTI would never of allowed this onslaught of QRM. But most hams will not report this unlawful interference because they don't want to upset the neighbours ridiculous in my opinion it's because of this lake of reporting ofcom have the upper hand stating only had x amount of complaints therefore they will not investigate. It is up to us all to report undue interference unless you want your neighbours to stop you enjoying Amateur radio, that is your legal right to do so? i know this is off the subject but feel I have to get the word across because the local urban QRM is killing the hobby for thousands of people.
If England can use the E then they need to let Cornwall have the K for Kernow back permanently.
Nice one Carl. Much easier to follow than the video that Waters and Stanton did 😂
Hi Carl. Nice video mate as usual. I have read the new changes with interest and I have to say the proposal paper is well written, and seems to have taken on board various input from stakeholders. You can never please all of the people! Power output increase is a nice to have, losing my old call signs is just like selling a car – I am not attached to the number plate. The internet stuff for all is good. Foundation holders may well have extremely good knowledge of RF topics and I applaud the use of airborne TX. Overall I am in favour. It's about responsibility and empowerment (no pun intended!).
I agree with the changes except the ability to change your call sign every 5 years. Too soon for silent keys etc. Also the change of 2E0 calls to M8/9. I did see that there are more foundation licences than intermediate. So what happens when the M7 block runs out?
Merry Christmas Carl!
I can't see anything affecting my operating.
I certainly won't run 1,000 Watts. If somebody now runs 400 Watts they gain about half an S point. Is it worth it?
Removing the need for NOV is good. I've not looked but will it apply to special event stations too or will we still need to let Ofcom know?
Building gear is great as I have always done it anyway but if it gets others into building that's all for the good of the hobby.
G4GHB.
I'd rather Ofcom did something about the QRM caused by various devices.
Broadband internet on the phone line giving me S8 noise 160m to 20m. Maybe it will disappear when copper wires are removed. I think the boiler next door is causing noise on m.w. so anything I would like to try on 472 kHz is probably out, and maybe 136 kHz. S6 noise sometimes on 2m.
G4GHB.