Re: Is this group about amateur radio in the UK?

"Brian Reay" <see@website.invalid> wrote in message
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> "Mr Benn" <%%%@%.%%> wrote in message
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>> Because not many of the posts have anything to do with radio.  Many of
>> them are downright bizarre.  It's not a good advert for people wishing to
>> join the hobby.
>
> Surely that depends on the tone of the thread. For example, the one re the
> Airbus while "of topic" hasn't had the usual "spoilers" joining
it and
> thus is just a discussion.
>
>> I have another question.  I used to be a G4 many years ago but let my
>> licence lapse around 1992.  I am considering getting licenced again but
>> have no idea where my RAE & morse pass certificates are.  Are these
>> needed for Ofcom to re-issue a licence?
>
> If you've some proof you held the callsign there should be an issue. An
> old licence would be the best but if you can demonstrate holding the
> callsign by, for example a photocopy of the relevant entry in the RSGB
> callbook, and that entry relates to you, OFCOM will (re)issue your licence
> with your old callsign- no need to take any exams etc.
>
> You can download the form from the OFCOM website, fill it in, enclose the
> proof, and £20 and all should be well. Once you've get the licence you
> will be "on the system" and so get a username and password to
"renew" your
> licence every 5 years for free. The £20 is just to "get on the
system".
> Welcome back.
> 73
> Brian G8OSN/W8OSN
>
>
Without doubt Brian you are the friend people need, who don't have Google as
one

Steve Terry
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