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It might be worthwhile to run a 'callsign scrape' of the Ofcom website using [https://github.com/marksteward/callsigns Mark Steward's code hosted on github.]
It might be worthwhile to run a 'callsign scrape' of the Ofcom website using [https://github.com/marksteward/callsigns Mark Steward's code hosted on github.]
== Consider joining the Radio Society of Great Britain ==
The [http://www.rsgb.org/ RSGB] is the group that organises various events, publishes the official RadCom magazine for its members, and helps acts as a formal gateway between Ofcom and individual amateur radio enthusiasts. There is an online 'New Starters' newsletter and various other resources available.
There are often promotions for new members and those that are aged 21 or under (or in full time education until 25) can get free membership. 
London Hackspace is an official RSGB-affiliated club and several of our members are individual members as well. 


== First steps ==
== First steps ==