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Author: Nestor, 5B4AHZ

Call for Articles: Contribute to a New IARU-Sponsored Magazine-Style Website
· News · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

IARU Region 1 is developing a magazine-style website covering a broad range of technology and STEM-related topics.

The website aims to reach a diverse audience of all ages, those with no technical background who may be interested in the basics, all the way to the experts in a field, not forgetting of course the amateur radio enthusiasts. An extensive list of topics will be hosted, including basic electronics, radio communications, construction projects, communication technologies, 3D printing, and any other fields that align with our mission.

Although this project is initiated by IARU Region 1, it is not limited to Region 1. Participation is open to the worldwide community. You do not need to be a radio amateur to contribute. We value knowledge and goodwill.

This is a great opportunity for authors to showcase their expertise, gain visibility, and connect with like-minded individuals, through a website built by the community, for the community.

Reach out and contribute your content, share your knowledge, and help build a community resource for anyone interested in technology. Republishing existing articles is also welcome.

Even if you are not in a position to contribute content yourself, please share this opportunity with someone who you believe may be willing to. Alternatively, provide us with their contact information so that we can reach out directly.

For more information please contact: articles@​iaru-​r1.​org

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European Commission Solar Energy Strategy
· SpectrumTagged , , , · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

IARU R1 PRC in conjunction with the Region’s EMC Committee has submitted a paper to a recent European Commission Call for Evidence with respect to Solar Energy Strategy. Solar energy systems, which include Solar PV, are a progressive technology whose use is to be encouraged. However, there are certain caveats to be noted in deployment and on-going use.

IARU concerns are not with solar technology per se but with the potential pollution from so-called optimizers. The paper that was submitted detailed elements of the on-going research and monitoring by the EMC Committee in this area.

The paper is available here.

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PRC/RSPG Activities
· SpectrumTagged , , · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

RSPG, the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, is a high-level advisory group that assists the European Commission in the development of radio spectrum policy.

IARU Region 1 PRC participated in an RSPG Stakeholder Workshop at the beginning of December 2021. The online event had in the region of 130 participants. The outgoing Chair of RSPG Mr Frank Krüger reviewed progress and deliverables in the RSPG Work Programme for 2020 and beyond. The headings included Peer Review/Good Offices, Climate Change (a new topic for RSPG), Spectrum Sharing and Strategic Spectrum Aspects (including a new Radio Spectrum Policy and a targeted consultation on the 2030 Digital Compass).

Incoming Chair Mr Eric Fournier pointed to the Public Consultation on the Draft Work Programme for 2022 and beyond.

This document is available on the RSPG website here. IARU PRC has commented on the document as part of the Public Consultation process and the IARU document may be viewed here.

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Study on the evaluation of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU (EMCD)
· SpectrumTagged , , · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

The Final Report on the Study on the evaluation of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU (EMCD) has now been published. The report in English running to 358 pages makes interesting reading. It is publicly available, free of charge, from the Publications Office of the European Union here.

IARU and individual radio amateurs provided input through interviews and written submissions. 

The study’s main objective was to support an evaluation of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (Directive 2014/30/EU) (“the EMCD”) by the European Commission’s DG GROW. The study has assessed five key evaluation criteria, namely the Directive’s effectiveness, efficiency, relevance (including fitness for purpose), coherence and EU added value. The EMCD has not previously been evaluated, and after almost 30 years without major modifications, it was therefore timely to consider the extent to which the Directive overall – and the essential requirements in particular – have achieved their objectives, and done so efficiently and effectively. Beyond the five key evaluation criteria mentioned above, an overarching issue – linked to relevance – was to consider if the EMCD has remained fit for purpose.

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Ecodesign – European Commission to examine need for new rules on environmental impact of photovoltaics
· SpectrumTagged , , · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

IARU R1 PRC responded recently to a European Commission Roadmap on the environmental impact of photovoltaics. The radio spectrum is an important finite natural resource which must be protected. While PV technology of itself is to be welcomed, the IARU submission pointed out the inherent problems of non-compliant installations, particularly the installation or retro-fitting of optimisers which can produce significant spectrum pollution for very limited efficiency increase.

The Roadmap and responses may be viewed on the Commission website here or on this website on the PRC Responses to Public and Other Consultations page.

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