and when we have the relevant details, we will, of course, let members know. We’re also keen to remind members that the members- only forum continues to operate via our website. This is a very useful facility if you have technical questions, observations, or answers to other member’s questions, and we’d like to encourage members to take part and use the facility, subject to the rules listed on the forum, of course. If you don’t have member log-in details, then you can request them on www.cai.org.uk under the My CAI section. CAI Academy Progress The Education and Skills Committee and the various tutors have also been very busy. As well as launching several new training courses over the last few years, we’ll hopefully be launching yet more, hoping to help members in several ways with practical training. I’m unable to confirm this at the time of writing but are hopeful of giving more training updates at Evolving Connectivity 2024. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the manufacturers who’ve provided equipment for the CAI Training Room, including Triax, Fracarro, Televes, Whyte, Global Invacom, Inverto, Webro, Alltrade, Blake UK, SCS Technologies and KB Consultancy.
and we hope it will be put out for consultation very soon. The other codes will follow, and then once all are completed, it’ll be time to start work on CoP1 all over again. CPR also remains a topic that we’re keeping an eye on and reviewing developments to see if we need to issue new advice to members regarding the fire performance of the cables they use, although so far, we have merely had to reiterate our original advice. We also continue to keep an eye on developments within the RED and will update members of any changes if that time comes.
The Certification sub-committee is also busy. We’ve been developing a new Group K Aerial Certification standard, and, as I wrote last year, a visit to the National Physical Laboratory to certify the specification took place. That testing validated most of the specification and after a few tweaks, we’re hoping there will be CAI Certified Group K aerials available this year. The European IRS Certification Scheme, developed hand in hand with the
DTG, continues to go from strength to strength with new products added throughout 2023, and renewals having already started taking place.
Marketing Developments The Marketing Committee also continues to work hard for CAI members. As well as trying to support Amanda as much as possible while she works so hard to make sure Evolving Connectivity 2024 and the Gala Dinner are a ACADEMY
The Technical Committee continues to monitor, and have input into BSi, Cenelec and ETSI activities and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Dave Hodges and Peter Barnett for their work in these areas. Several new standards are, as always, in development,
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