Remote receivers at GB3DX

摘要

The RSGB decided at a meeting in May to appoint John McCullagh, GI4BWM, as the new Chairman of the Repeater Management Committee. John takes over from Andrew Barrett, G8DOR, who accepted the role on an interim basis when the previous Chairman, Carlos Eavis, G0AKI, decided to retire. John has been involved in the electronics industry since the early 60s. He first became licensed and joined the Society in 1973 after passing the RAE some years earlier. Professionally, John is a Civil Servant working in the radio field for 'Blue Light' Services in Northern Ireland, where he is currently Chief Engineer. His experience in the world of amateur radio repeaters comes from the construction and maintenance of GB3NI (the first 2m repeater in Northern Ireland in 1978) together with GB3UL, GB3LY and GB3PK. John is also involved with Raynet, being the controller of the North East Northern Ireland Raynet Group. John was awarded the MBE for Public Service in the 2005 New Years Honours list.