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The IARU Region 1 Political Relations Committee, PRC, has responded to two recent European Commission consultations to promote the amateur radio viewpoint. In the case of the consultation on ‘Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable - ecodesign’ the PRC responded with a written submission.
It is expected to set a precedent for all wireless equipment needing to be ‘greener’ in due course.
In the second instance, the consultation on the Delegated Act under the Radio Equipment Directive on the subject of ‘Internet-connected radio equipment and wearable radio equipment’, the IARU response was one of 26 received by the Commission.
The Delegated Act aims at strengthening the security of internet-connected devices, most of which are expected to be part of the Internet of Things, and of wearable radio equipment.
However, the IARU has concerns as to how the Act will be implemented and how it might affect amateur radio. Currently, the two allocated frequencies for IOT devices within the EU are 868MHz and 433MHz. The latter obviously overlaps the 70cms band, under the banner of ISM - Industrial, Scientific and Medical. 868MHz seems to be the popular choice right now, but these bands are likely to become increasingly busy in the very near future and a highly prized asset for IOT businesses and LPWAN network providers.
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Not a bad part of the world to live, is it?
Phil G4UDU enjoying some 20M portable QRP operating with the Elecraft up at Devil's Dyke.
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Stella M6ZRJ is doing a grand job of rustling up some Friday evening entertainment for us all.
Firstly, skittles night has moved to the 1st of October to make way for a talk (on the 24th September) by Sue G6YPY on her relocation to France.
15th of October is a talk by John Wymer - How to Design & Build RF Power Amplifiers.
John Berry GM8JBJ has kindly offered to give a talk on auroral propagation on the 12th of November. It will be hosted live via web link at Cyprus Hall from John's home in Scotland, and online participation will be made available to everyone not attending the hall in person.
Finally, (ahem, drum roll please...) the long-awaited Junk Sale is back - scheduled for the 22nd of October! People's under-stairs cupboards, garden sheds, garages and coal bunkers must surely overfloweth with the backlog of bin fodder by now. Time to set yourself free and pass it all on to someone else.
Oh, and finally finally, Christmas Dinner will now happen sometime in the new year due to popular opinion - more details to follow.
Big thanks to Stella for bringing these events together and letting me know about them, as well as all the other people working hard behind the scenes to get the club back to where it needs to be.
Berni M0XYF
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Stella M6ZRJ has been in contact to let me know about a couple of upcoming events at the club which may be of interest to members or prospective members alike. Please check the calendar for details. If you're already a member of MSARS, then please come and support the organisers. If you're new to radio, new to MSARS or are just interested in finding out more, please come along to any of these events or one of our regular club nights. You'll be warmly welcomed - the vast majority of us don't bite and will be glad to talk about the hobby with you 
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Yes, you read that correctly - Friday 30th July will be the first meeting back at the hall and then each Friday thereafter.
Masks or Face shields are not required but we expect some will still wish to use them.
Social distancing not required but we need to respect others.
We are required to sanitise tables and chairs that we use so please do not rush out at the end and expect others to do it every time (hall are supplying materials).
We hope to see as many members as possible back at the club at the end of the month.
Russell G7TMR
Hon Chairman
MSARS
