Spectrum Defence Fund announced

As announced in the January edition of RadCom, the Radio Society of Great Britain has established a Spectrum Defence Fund to challenge UK regulator Ofcom over its interpretation of the various Acts and Directives that cover PLA/PLT and the threat they pose.

This may take the form of a Judicial Review, but we will be advised by our lawyers on the direction to take. The cost of a Judicial Review is likely to be in excess of £75,000 and we are not guaranteed success.

But now is the time to stand up and be counted and make it known that we, as a community of radio amateurs and short wave listeners alike are not prepared to accept any level of interference from non-compliant devices. We are looking to our administration, Ofcom, to protect our interests, which is their statutory duty. This is a long term project and all monies donated will be ring-fenced for those actions alone.

To donate to the Spectrum Defence Fund please make cheques payable to The Spectrum Defence Fund and send them to:
Spectrum Defence,
RSGB,
3 Abbey Court,
Priory Business Park,
Bedford MK44 3WH.

Alternative methods of payment such as PayPal etc will be announced in due course.

The RSGB is appreciative of the efforts and support from Society members, the UKQRM group and its membership, among many others.

You can now donate on-line to the Spectrum Defence Fund at www.rsgb.org/defencefund

GB2RS