AMATEUR RADIO OPERATION IN GUERNSEY

LICENCES

United Kingdom amateur licenses are valid in Guernsey. CEPT amateur licenses are now also valid in UK and Guernsey. Amateurs from other countries may obtain information about reciprocal licensing from Ofcom.

ACCOMMODATION

Intending visitors should ask the Guernsey Tourist and Accommodation Bureau, St. Peter Port, Guernsey for their up-to-date tourist brochure and list of accommodation. Tel +44 1481 723552 (www.visitguernsey.com). They will be happy to forward information by post.

Amateurs have successfully operated from the following, amongst others:

Camp Sites:
La Bailloterie Camp Site, Vale (Telephone +44 1481 243636) - www.campinginguernsey.com
Fauxquets Valley Camp Site (Telephone +44 1481 255460) - www.fauxquets.co.uk
The Island of Herm, 5km E. of Guernsey, welcomes amateurs to its camp sites, self-catering cottages, and hotel (Telephone +44 1481 750000) - www.herm.com

RADIO CLUB

Guernsey Amateur Radio Society membership includes a majority of the islands' radio amateurs. Meetings are held every Friday at 7.30pm at The Bunker, Beau Sejour, or at a local bar for a social evening (see home page for details) and visitors are welcome.

LOCAL FM ACTIVITY

There are two local repeaters in operation.

Other activity centres on the FM calling channel S20 (145.500MHz).

GB2RS NEWS

This is read each Sunday at 0930 local time on 145.525MHz (S21), followed by an 'after-news net' on 145.575MHz (S23).

QSL HANDLING

Even if alternative routes are specified at the time of contact, QSLs will be sent to Guernsey via the RSGB bureau. It is therefore essential that sufficient self-addressed envelopes (Guernsey stamps, or cash by arrangement) be maintained with the RSGB QSL Sub-Manager: Phil Cooper, GU0SUP, 1 Clos au Pre, Hougue du Pommier, Castel.

This service is available to non-members of RSGB, without charge. Please reply to all cards received, and thus help maintain Guernsey's high reputation for QSLing.

Sadly, we have had quite a few visitors in the past that have not left forwarding arrangements for QSL cards. Please understand that we have no control over this situation, and although the sub-manager will try to make contact with the call involved, it is not always possible to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion.

OPERATING

To safeguard the interests of future visitors and of local amateurs, visiting operators are asked to observe good operating practice, and to operate within UK licensing terms.

USEFUL ADDRESSES

Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB), 3 Abbey Court, Fraser Road, Priory Business Park, Bedford, MK44 3WH.
Website: www.rsgb.org
Telephone: +44 1234 832 700

Visitors who pay attention to the above guidelines will find a warm welcome in Guernsey. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these notes, no responsibility or liability will be accepted for the accuracy of any information given. Enquiries should be made prior to your visit to ensure the facilities and information that you require are available and accurate.