Introduction

The RSGB Spectrum Forum, launched on 1st January 2004, is a grouping of all RSGB spectrum related voluntary bodies and close affiliates.  The RSGB Spectrum Forum replaces the earlier RSGB structure whereby separate committees focused upon different areas of spectrum.  The Spectrum Forum will look across the whole spectrum, forming short-term Working Groups, or ad hoc teams to focus on specific issues.  Thus, the RSGB Spectrum Forum will be more agile, better linked both internally and externally with other groups, yet be able to be seen by as a single point of representation for the UK amateur radio enthusiast.

Click here for recent Spectrum Forum meeting minutes.

Forum Membership

The RSGB Spectrum Forum is led by Colin Thomas, G3PSM, RSGB Spectrum Director & IARU Region 1 HF Manager.  He is assisted by Dave Butler, G4ASR, RSGB VHF Manager, Murray Niman G6JYB, RSGB Microwave Manager and John Gould, G3WKL, RSGB HF Manager.

The following links exist to the RSGB Spectrum Forum: 

The following people & groups support specific RSGB Spectrum Forum related issues: 
RSGB Technical Consultant - Spectrum & Regulatory - Peter Chadwick, G3RZP 
MF & LF: John Gould, G3WKL, IARU Region 1 LF Coordinator; 
5MHz Working Group - John Gould, G3WKL;
HF & IOTA Convention - Dave Wilson, M0OBW

The RSGB Spectrum Forum  links closely with the following RSGB Groups:
Emerging Technologies Coordination Committee -  Iain Philipps, G0RDI & John McCullagh GI4BWM
Propagation Studies Committee - Professor Martin Harrison, G3USF
EMC Committee - John Pink, G8MM

External to the RSGB the Spectrum Forum has close links with:
British Amateur Television Club (BATC) - Graham Shirville, G3VZV
First Class Operators Club (FOC)  - Dave Lawley, G4BUO;
G-QRP Club - Peter Barwell, G3XJS
UK Six Meter Group (UKSMG)  
British Amateur Radio Teledata Group (BARTG) - Mark Jones, G0MGX
Chiltern DX Club (CDXC) - John Butcher, G3LAS
UK Microwave Group (UKuG) - Sam Jewell, G4DDK & Mike Dixon, G3PFR
AMSAT-UK - Trevor, M5AKA
RAYNET - Cathy Clark, G1GQJ

 

 

Terms of Reference

• The Chair is to be appointed by and will serve on the Board.
• The Forum shall consist of the Spectrum Managers and such other members as thought to be appropriate.
• To monitor and pursue all aspects of spectrum usage relevant to the amateur service and amateur satellite service.
• To ensure that all spectrum matters within the Society are properly co-ordinated.
• To identify areas where radio amateurs can make a contribution to spectrum usage.
• To recommend general operating practices including band planning and matters concerned with safety.
• To organise and prepare conference papers by Society and affiliated UK special interest groups, making appropriate recommendations to the Board.
• To deal with international matters concerning spectrum usage, especially those arising from the Society’s membership of IARU.
• To maintain a good working relationship with the national administration in all matters concerning spectrum usage.
• To provide a web presence that includes all aspects of the work of the Forum.
• To recommend annually to the Board the award of relevant society trophies.
• To liaise with spectrum Awards Managers and offer guidance where required.