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THE BEST QNEWS YOU'LL HEAR ALL WEEK
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WIA QNEWS weekly ham radio news bulletinQNEWS 2004 MARCH 28
Wireless Institute of Australia - Queensland.
NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL
Listen to QNEWS WORLDWIDE in MP3 Audio.
Congratulations to ZL1AOX and VK3EK for extending
the Trans Tasman 70cm (432MHz) distance record.
On the 3rd January 2004 the previous record was extended
by 11kms.
The new record is listed as ZL1AOX-VK3EK 03/01/2004 SSB 2413kms.
Records have been posted at nzart.org.nz/nzart/vhf
(John ZL2TWS NZART VHF/UHF/SHF Records Co-ordinator)
Federal Bookshop
The WIA Federal bookshop is run by the VK2 Division.
A listing of books available can be found from the bookshop
link on wia.org.au/vk4
A full range of publications including:
ARRL & RSGB publications.
CQ, CQVHF, QST, QEX magazines,
antenna books, CD-ROMs, constructor books, educational texts, and many,
many more.
WIA members get a discount and new members to the WIA get an additional
10% off if purchased in the first 3 months of their new membership.
SOooo Where Do You Get It?
VK2 Bookshop hours are 11am to 2pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Phone: 9689 2417
Fax: 9633 1525
post PO Box 9432, Harris Park, New South Wales, Australia 2150.
e-mail bookshop@wiansw.org.au
webpage wia.org.au/vk4 click the WIA Federal Bookshop link.
Check out the web site and save!
2004 Callbooks.
Cost is :
WIA Members - $25.00 (including postage)
Non members - $28.00 (including postage)
Payment can by made by the following methods:
Post - Cheque; money order; credit card
Phone or Fax - Credit card
We do not recommend sending your credit card by e-mail!
CB NEWS
VK's CB Packet Radio System is linked to many European Nodes and also one
in the United States of America, so it is possible for you to connect to
numerous stations throughout the world either by Radio or Telnet.
AUS002 Warren reports in Australia there are so far several CB Packet
Radio Nodes and BBS's
AU4BNE Node 27.225 Usb Brisbane Q'ld
AUS011 BBS 27.225 Usb Brisbane
AU6PER Node 476.950 Fm Perth W.A
AU6BBS BBS 476.950 Fm Perth
WICEN - RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
WITH ROBERT VK3KRB
WIA WICEN CHAIRMAN IS VK3ZRV
WICEN 'TYPE' EVENT CALENDAR...
Check with YOUR WICEN coordinator to confirm dates etc
Additions to qnews@wia.org.au and/or vk4zz@smartchat.net.au
VK3 March 26-28 Oxfam Trail Walker
VK3 March ...27 Blue Rock Classic (Chris VK3KME 5127 5656)
VK1 March 27-28 Canberra 2 Day Walk
VK3 March .. 28 Mad Bike Ride
VK2 April .3-.4 Eden Creek Horse Enduro
VK2 April ....4 Northern Rivers AGM
VK3 April .. .4 Navigation Rally Eildon Area
VK2 April 24-26 CANOE PADDLE FOR LIFE - LISMORE TO BALLINA.
*VK2 April ..-26 Watagan Horse Enduro
VK7 April ...27 - Until May 2nd TARGA TASMANIA
VK4 May 01-03 TABLELANDS AR CLUB / QUOLL ADVENTURE
VK4 May 01-03 TARC Mt Pleasant Horse Endurance Ride - near Collinsville
VK5 May ...13 WICEN (SA) AGM
VK2 May 15-16 Eden Creek Horse Enduro
VK3 June ...6 KENDA Navigation Rally.
*VK2 July .3-.4 Wilderness Rescue Navigation Shield
VK5 July 31 - Aug 1 ROSA 2004
VK4 Aug ...21 TOWNSVILLE TO MAGNETIC ISLAND SWIM.
VK4 Aug ...22 50th Anniversary Maggie Island Swim Brunch
*VK2 Aug 23-27 Shahzada Horse Enduro
*VK2 Oct 30-31 Hawkesbury Canoe Classic
VK5 Nov 17-21 Classic Adelaide Rally.
* new to calender
WICEN VK2
WICEN can be contacted by phone on 04 0839 7217
operations@nsw.wicen.org.au.
(Mark Cheeseman VK2XGK, is President, WICEN (NSW) Inc.)
Two new events upon the WICEN calendar are the Shahzada Horse Enduro over
the week of 23-27 August with Dave Horsfall VK2KFU in charge; and the
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic over the weekend of the 30th and 31st of October.
RESCUE RADIO
HOW BERNIE SAVED THE DAY.
Bernie VK2ABN on March 4 was in QSO with VK2ABT/VK3ACA and heard a
weak and distorted signal, KA7MWL Shawn, who was aboard a Ukrainian
registered schooner sailing from Wellington NZ to Sydney Aust., sails
had blown out and they were making slow progress just on 4 knots.
At that speed they had calculated that they would run out of fuel
Before reaching port, Bernie VK2ABN ascertained 6 people were on board,
BUT NO EPIRB! All this information was relayed to Sea Safety Canberra.
With the schooners satellite communication system also out of action,
the Ham aboard, Shawn KA7MWL operating around 5 watts on 7070 Khz
was the only contact.
Sea Safety Canberra QSY'd from 8176 kHz to the 40 meter band but as their
Transmitter was in Charleville, SW Queensland, no contact could be
established.
Bernie arranged a for sked in 24 hours time, this time things a lot
better, radio and safety wise, the schooner expected in Sydney ahead
of previously estimated time.
Sydney Water Police, stayed in contact with VK2ABN, keeping abreast
of the situation, with no HF facilities they were reliant on Bernie!
As Bernie said...
" I hadn't realised you can now call MAYDAY on the various DISTRESS
frequencies but nobody is listening any more. Since the advent of
GMDSS a computer scans the frequencies looking for encoded tones.
If it finds one it attracts human intervention."
VK2ABN Bernie says " It was a bit like the Tony Hancock Radio Ham Sketch
in retrospect, anyway that's what his wife thought and our telephone
sure ran hot fer a couple days!"
(from Chris Jones...VK2ABN Audio)
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK2
http://www.wiansw.org.au
President Brian Kelly VK2WBK
April
.3 Westlakes Club Meeting a week earlier due to Easter.
EASTER = URUNGA RADIO CONVENTION
For more info give Arnold VK2ADA 6654 1274 a ring.
OR just enter Urunga Radio Convention in your search engine.
14 Westlakes Simplex Net Contest
17 Westlakes Andrew VK2UAI presents a demonstration/lecture on APRS 2.00 pm
VK3
PRESIDENT JIM LINTON
http://www.wiavic.org.au
wiavic@wiavic.org.au
WANSARC Club Radio Net - VK3AWS
Tuesday Evenings - 7:30pm to 8:30pm EST
VK3AWS club net is an informal meeting place for club and
non-club members to gather and "have a chat" on-the-air.
This weekly radio net spans across the north-west belt of Metropolitan
Melbourne and even as far as Wangaratta in Northern Victoria.
In the past year, the net has expanded from its simple origins on
2 meter amateur band. The net now broadcasts on the 146.450 frequency
and is also relayed through the Echolink internet linking system to
Wangaratta VK3NE 146.450 MHz
Macleod VK3HFS 146.450 MHz
Niddrie VK3RTL 439.075 MHz
All relay stations are connected to the EchoLink Conference
Server *VK3JED* Node Number #42820.
146.450 MHz in the Metropolitan area is provided by VK3HFS
Control of the net is handled by the operator of the VK3AWS
callsign. This is usually Michael VK3CH or Grant VK3HFS.
Whilst these frequencies are used for the net, an informal
gathering sometimes also takes place on 28.470 MHz during the net.
This is used for "chit-chat comments" between overs on the net frequencies.
Here is an update from the East Gippsland Amateur Radio Club on their
recent activities for the John Moyle Field Day. Special thanks go to
Robbie VK3EK for his efforts not only the event but in sending this
information to QNEWS.
Well what a weekend for propagation. In their location at the Wool shed
which has a Grid Locator QF32qm there was a very low noise level.
With plenty of people working on all of the bands, from HF to VHF and UHF
it was great to be part of the contest.
They had a little bit of lift in propagation on the VHF bands as many good
signals came out of South Australia.
The Log shows better this year compared to the last time at that site,
with contacts to Kings Cross near Cabramurra in NSW and Canberra ACT
on both 2meters and 70cm SSB, (The real stuff).
In the westerly direction to Anglesey in Western Victoria and even some
VK5 stations.
The HF station was mainly operated by Paul VK3CGR under the Club call of
VK3EGC. They managed some 70 contacts on the HF bands and 63 contacts on
6m, 2m, 70 cm and 23cm SSB.
On VHF/UHF the operators were George VK3HV and Rob VK3EK.
Regardless of the final score they had fun and it was a good get together
for the club.
Sunday a good time was also had by those who went along to the site.
What with people fiddling with bits of wire and whatever out in the
paddock there certainly was a good opportunity to try out various
HF aerials.
This was all followed with a BBQ lunch and Club meeting.
In all about 25 people attended the event at some time or another and
they had 7 apologies so, it was a good weekend.
They have also confirmed their booking for the Cottage Accommodation at
Point Hicks Light House on August 13th and 14th for the
International Light House Weekend.
(Rob VK3EK)
The Midland Amateur Radio Club will be holding its annual convention on
Sunday April the 18th. The convention takes the form of a swap meet and
will be open to anyone with an interest in amateur radio and electronics.
The convention will be held in Castlemaine, at St Marys hall.
There will be trade displays, components, 2nd hand equipment, and much
more. Admission is $8 adults, $5 concession, and children under 12 free
with an adult.
The midland amateur radio convention will be held at St Mary's hall
Castlemaine from 10am to 3pm on Sunday the 18th of April.
Tables can be booked in advance by contacting the club secretary on
04 2727 1071
(audio vk3fff)
VK4
PRESIDENT VK4ERM EWAN McLEOD
http://www.wia.org.au/vk4
Bundaberg Club members and other users of the Bundaberg Repeater who might
like to help be advised a working bee will be held at the Mount Goonanaman
Repeater on Saturday 17th May.
All interested will meet at the gate at the bottom of the mountain at 0900
hrs.
Work to be carried includes reinstalling the 70 cm repeater. Painting
exterior of the building, resealing the roof, clearing the track up,
clearing up the growth on the site.
As you can see there is a lot to do.
Contact Rusty VK4JM 4159 6224 or
Ross VK4JRO 4155 2665
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
PRESENTED BY VK2UW CHRIS WRIGHT
Region III IARUMS Coordinator
B.L.Manohar (Arasu) VU2UR Vu2ur@mailcity.com
IARU Monitoring System International Coordinator:-
Robert E. Knowles, ZL1BAD.
Len Martinson, ZL1BYA, is Monitoring Service co-ordinator
for the NZART. Lenmart@clear.net.nz
VK Coordinators for I.A.R.U.M.S.
VK Federal Coordinator.
VK8HA Henry Andersson vk8ha@octa4.net.au
VK2UW Chris buschka@iprimus.com.au
VK3TZE Jimmy intruders@wiavic.org.au
VK4ZRT Wayne vk4zrt@wia.org.au
VK5EV John
VK7RB Rob vk7rb@netspace.net.au
VK8HA Henry Andersson vk8ha@octa4.net.au
IARUMS NETS
Friday 0730 UTC 7.065.5 with VK4CEU David.
Amateur exclusive frequencies where any non-amateur signal is definitely an
intruder, This listing by P29KFS.
Exclusive amateur only spectrum world wide
7.050 to 7.100
14.000 to 14.250
14.250 to 14.350 No broadcasters
21.000 to 21.450
28.000 to 29.700
INTRUDER WATCH NOTES 131.
By Wayne Featherstone VK4ZRT
VK4 Co-ordinator for Intruder Watch
Recently others within the Intruder Watch fraternity have
been promoting a set of requirements that Intruder
Watchers must have, these include,
20 wpm Morse code
The ability to understand an Asian language
A beam antenna on the frequency being monitored
the list goes on and on.
Please be assured that anyone can be an Intruder Watcher.
All you need is a receiver, antenna, a basic knowledge of
modes, Amateur exclusive frequencies and band plans
and the ability to record your observations.
You become more knowledgeable and
effective with experience, give it a go! What makes
Intruder Watch effective is loggings, and lots of them!
Basically, Intruder Watch is the observation of Broadcast,
Commercial and other like intrusions onto the Amateur
exclusive frequencies. An Intruder is not an Intruder until
reported, the more loggings from different stations the
better. This does not include Pirate stations, which are
dealt with in a different manner. Logs are collated by your
Divisional co-ordinator then forwarded to the Federal co-
ordinator with a summary than forwarded to the IARU
Region 3 co-ordinator. Patterns of consistent activity by
Intruders are identified and confirmed; the relevant
authorities are then advised.
Over the coming months I'll provide details of Amateur
exclusive frequencies, Web sites with relevant information
and other details of interest. So keep reading and consider
what impact you can make in preserving our Amateur
frequencies.
To contact me
By email: vk4zrt@wia.com.au
By post: VK4 INTRUDER WATCH
C/o Gladstone Amateur Radio Club
PO Box 1030
Gladstone 4680
Intruder Watch 40 metre NET 7.0655 +/- QRM Friday 5.30pm EST / 0730 UTC.
Until next month
73 from Wayne VK4ZRT.
From my VK4 Counterpart in Intruder Watch, VK4ZRT comes news of
even more unidentified's on 20 meters this week.
In J3E Mode on 14.006, 14.017 and 14.0335
Asian operators, male and female passing non-amateur traffic are
regularly heard.
When you hear a station on our bands, one which is obviously intruding,
Do what you can to identify and pass details to your IARUMS divisional
Monitor, he'll do the rest!
In the Port.. Always on the bands, listening for
Unfriendly Frequency Operators, I'm Chris Wright VK2UW.
INTERNATIONAL SILENT KEYS
As most listeners/readers would be aware a long time broadcaster of QNEWS
Is South African club OAKDALE, so it is with immense regret that we
announce the untimely death of Kevin Geustyn, ZR1KDG, found murdered
in his flat last Monday week.
Allegedly tied, beaten and stabbed many times ZR1KDG was but 48 years old.
Kevin was a committee member of the Oakdale ARC and was very popular, being
one of the few who was always ready to jump in and help with any project.
He will be sadly missed especially at the monthly meetings where he helped
with the catering and setting up the hall, then the clean up afterwards.
Our sympathies go to his family and friends.
(sarl)
INTERNATIONAL
IARU
http://www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/
WIA FEDERAL IARU OFFICER is VK6NE Neil Penfold
Radio Amateurs: Pioneers in Bridging Barriers to World Understanding.
That's this years theme for World Amateur Radio Day 2004 April 18.
Election Results for IARU President and Vice President
In voting completed on Tuesday, 16 March, the member-societies of the
International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) overwhelmingly ratified the
re-election of Larry E. Price, W4RA, as President, and the election of
Timothy S. Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, as Vice President, for five-year terms
beginning 9 May 2004. There were 82 votes cast for the election of Mr.
Price, with one abstention. There were 81 votes cast for the election of Mr.
Ellam, with two abstentions. Mr. Ellam succeeds Dr. David A. Wardlaw,
VK3ADW, who has served as Vice President since 1999 but was not available
for another term.
(iaru via vk2bpn and vk6ne)
12th CONFERENCE OF IARU REGION 3
16 - 20 February 2004, Taipei, Taiwan
We've looked at this courtesy Jim Linton, one of the WIA delegation,
Now a couple of glimpses from the NZART and IARU themselves.
It would seem, reading between the lines it was not a "beer and skittles"
Meeting, lots of hard work, YET not a "happy bunch of campers".
Peter Lake, ZL2AZ, NZART IARU Liaison Officer reporting back to their members
said "despite the economic situation in some countries, attendance and
representation increased; although there were fewer input documents.
Seventeen Societies were present, and proxies represented seven.
NZART held the proxy for ORARI - Indonesia.
During the conference " it became clear that some delegates were not really
representative of their societies".
ZL2AZ says "A full report on the conference will appear in March/April
Break-In magazine", we await to find out more!
K C Selvadurai 9V1UV Director IARU Region 3 in the latest IARU Region 3
Newsletter said " The 12th Conference will be remembered for a not-so-happy
reason. It will go down in history for the contentious issues that were
brought up and which tended to disrupt the traditional harmony and good
fellowship of a Region 3 Conference.
Considering that many if not all Delegates, from so many parts of the
world, had sacrificed much personal time and incurred financial costs,
some on their own account and others on their Society's account, we should
do whatever may be necessary to avoid any repetition. Let us leave that
episode behind us and press ahead!
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QNEWS - QUEENSLAND (VK4) AREA NEWS
Listen to QUEENSLAND (VK4) QNEWS in MP3 Audio.
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WIA Queensland Tel:3221 9377
PO Box 199 Wavell Heights, Qld 4012
Contact WIAQ by HF Radio 3.605 Mondays 7:30pm after QNEWS
Web Page http://www.wia.org.au/vk4
WIAQ Presient president@wiaq.powerup.com.au
Federal Concillor fedcounc@wiaq.powerup.com.au
Secretary secretary@wiaq.powerup.com.au
QSL Bureau wiaqqsl@powerup.com.au
QNEWS newsroom qnews@wia.org.au
QTC Magazine qtc@wiaq.powerup.com.au
QTAC qtac@yahoogroups.com
VK4 SILENT KEYS @ 2003 - 2004 WIAQ COUNCIL YEAR
VK4BS Jim Cunningham around the 19th or 20th of March 03 (advised by vk4sj)
VK4BMA Denis Brice March 29th 2003 (advised by vk4brg)
VK4NYY Ralph Curry a former vk4nyy April 2003 (advised by vk4kel)
VK4HW Dave Hutchins April 21st 2003.
VK4COK Reg Carmody May? advised by Ron vk4fc
VK4BP Doug Sim May 24th 2003
Bob Beetson May 2003 original holder of vk4bb circa 1929
VK4FB Ian Fisher silent key in June 2003.(advised vk4ble)
VK4VI Harry Bird July 2003 (advised by Westlakes AR Club)
VK4AQA Bob Collins July 13 2003 (advised by vk4afs)
VK4ANL Albert Lanham July 2003 (advised SCARC)
VK4TS Tweedy Svenson Monday 4th Aug.(vk4bcp)
VK4NL Noel Lawton (advised by VK4NPF)
VK4FNW Neville G Williams during December 2003.(by vk4zz)
VK4MUM Ann Renton January 8 2004 (advised by vk4zz)
VK4AHF Henry Fulford January 19 2004 (advised by vk4dmc/zz/fuq/znz)
VK4KQ Vic Parker February 9 2004 (advised by vk4acc)
VK4AJR John Bugler March 18 2004 (advised by vk4ne)
VK4PX Arthur Johnson March 2004 (advised by vk4ahw)
John Bugler of Fortitude Valley VK4AJR passed away Thursday March 18.
John was home, recuperating after a 6 bypass heart operation.
Sadly missed by all, VK4AJR John as a member of the
City Of Brisbane Radio Society after moving from VK2 where he was a
member of Westlakes, which he kept in touch with when he visited his
daughters.
John started life as an electrician and followed that with a degree
in chemistry and worked for many years in Moree , a man of many interests
missed by all members and family and a loss to the radio fraternity.
(Ron vk4cro (secretary))
Arthur Johnson, VK4PX will be greatly missed by his many friends
On the Sunshine Coast and in the wider Amateur Radio community.
Arthur's funeral service was held Thursday, 25th at Maroochydore.
Vale Arthur Johnson, VK4PX
(advised by Harvey Wickes, VK4AHW, President.)
WIAQ COUNCIL NEWS:-
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
BARC
http://www.qsl.net/vk4ba
or, by E-mail to vk4ba@qsl.net
May 8 BARCFEST at Holland Park Bowls Club in Brisbane.
That's 39 Abbotsleigh St and it opens at Nine.
Club Displays, disposals, Commercial Displays and Sales
Computer Gear, Bar and Canteen by Bowls Club but best of all
Entry Fee just $5.
Contact Kev vk4zr 3273 2738
Bryan VK4KWB 3235 2123 (work)
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
438.275 VK4WIE
The AGM of the City of Brisbane Radio Society Inc. will be held on
13th April at the QTH of Eric and Sharon Fittock, 108 Queensport Road,
Murarrie 4172. To start at 7:30 pm sharp.
DALBY AND DISTRICT
Sunday 4 April, 2.00 pm at 107 Drayton Street Dalby the next
bi - monthly meeting will be held. If you are interested in
Amateur radio and would like to go along you are most cordially
welcomed.
On Sunday night at 8.00 pm on 146.675 MHz a general discussion net is
held, hobby related projects to how the cotton grows on someone's farm,
so if you have a few moments and you want get away from that digital box,
you might be surpised at what you can learn.
(sourced to Dennis VK4OC at Tara)
DARLING DOWNS
vk4tj@hotmail.com
April 3 for those not wishing to avail themselves of visiting the WIA AGM
conference the DDRC are holding a Social Luncheon at the Federal in
Toowoomba.
April 12 DDRC's Executive Meeting, however if you are 'up on the downs'
visitors are warmly welcomed.
These regular evening meetings of the Darling Downs Radio Club are held
7:30 at SES Headquarters, 172 Stephen Street, Toowoomba.
(VK4TJ Vice President Darling Downs Radio Club, Inc.)
ROCKHAMPTON
IRLP NODE 6973 ;
e-mail vk4acc@wia.org.au
Secretary Clive 4928 1173
http://www.radarc.cjb.net/
WIAQ AGM ROCKHAMPTON 18TH APRIL 2004
Clive Sait VK4ACC, Central Queensland WIAQ Councillor and RADAR CLUB
Secretary invites us to attend the next WIAQ AGM which will be held
at the Rockhampton Leagues Club corner of George and Cambridge Street
at 10.00 am local time Sunday 18th April 2004
This has been arranged to give locals in the CQ area an opportunity to
meet WIAQ officials.
Lunch is available down stairs after the meeting about 12.30 pm.
Partners who prefer not to attend the meeting are welcome to join later
for lunch. The Rockhampton And District Amateur Radio Club Inc.
has arranged a BBQ on the Saturday evening 17th April to welcome guests
from out of town. This will be at 6.30pm at the SES building corner
of Charles and Randwick Street North Rockhampton.
Please advise Clive by e-mail or on 04 2963 2815.
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
http://www.sarc.org.au/sarc1/sarc.htm
RADIO PLUGS
Summerlands coming events are being aired by several
local broadcast stations.
Richmond Valley Radio, FM 88.9.
2NCR-FM 92.9
Radio 2LM, 900 Khz AM.
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
(QNEWS NQ CHIEF VK4ZZ GAVIN REPORTS WEEKLY)
theTARCinc had a fantastic weekend out in the field during the John Moyle
Field Day Weekend.
Despite reports predicting a cyclone, conditions were well behaved with only
one 5 minute at Bivouac Junction.
Some further north hams were not so lucky with torrential rain and driving wind
causing the cancellation of the TREC JM Field Station at Dimboola.
The weather didn't deter those hardy hams however from operating at home
and giving other stations operating during the weekend much needed contacts.
The VK4WIT crew were on site by 11pm Friday with the TARC Communications
Van deployed before lights out.
The 4WIT crew wish to thank everyone who contacted or visited and made it
Such an enjoyable outing
Calculator Night !
Join the TARC Radio Theory Class Members to discover the mysteries
and brush up on your calculator skills - especially as applied to radio !!
Be there on Thursday 25th March 2004 and become a REAL number
cruncher.
Bring your favourite scientific calculator - a note pad and pen -
as you may need to write down the elusive combination of keystrokes
to do some of the functions -
remember each calculator seems to use a different mixture of
logic for some of the common radio functions !!
Club Rooms SES HQ Green Street West End from 7pm
(Iain/VK4IGM)
Pot Luck Dinner to be held at the QTH of Tony/VK4TJS on Friday 2nd April
starts 6-30pm!
TARC Website Links Page has been updated, a cool new uncluttered look
plus up to date links to regional amateur radio clubs in Central, North and
Far North Queensland.
All this plus some fun links to other way out sites.
Try vk4tub.org/tarc/
(Gavin/VK4ZZ)
VK4 THE LAST WORD.
QNEWS does request written advice of Silent Keys, and appreciates
an Orbitury to read. Phone calls can get us into trouble, far to easy
to misunderstand messages and we can end up farewelling
someone who is not only still with us but listening as we pay tribute.
So... a written checked advice is required.
What does that sign behind the counter says?...
"no cheques accepted as refusal can cause embarressment"
So please no phone calls re SK's... email or fax or post advice.
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QNEWS - QUEENSLAND (VK4) MAJOR GATHERINGS
April 2 - 4
Federal convention for 2004 will be held at the Virginia Palms
Conference Centre Boondall, in Brisbane from Friday 2nd April
to Sunday 4th April.
April 18 WIAQ AGM is 10AM 18th April at Rockhampton Leagues Club corner
George & Cambridge Sts Rockhampton.
May 1/2/3
Clairview Get Together (located between Mackay and Rockhampton)
May 8 BARCFEST at Holland Park Bowls Club in Brisbane.
That's 39 Abbotsleigh St and it opens at Nine.
Club Displays, disposals, Commercial Displays and Sales
Computer Gear, Bar and Canteen by Bowls Club but best of all
Entry Fee just $5.
Contact Kev vk4zr 3273 2738
Bryan VK4KWB 3235 2123 (work)
June 11/14
FNNQARG ! South Mission Beach
Aug 8 SARCFEST date confirmed as Sunday, 8 August Lismore clubrooms
Sep 11 SUNFEST, already the dates set for next year on Sunshine Coast,
Saturday September 11
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QNEWS - QUEENSLAND (VK4) EXAMINATION DETAILS
May 29 SUNSHINE COAST
Exams may be conducted at other times by special arrangement.
Intending candidates should contact
Ron VK4GZ telephone 5448 4063, or
Dave VK4KDL telephone 5448 7649.
July 31 SUNSHINE COAST
Exams may be conducted at other times by special arrangement.
Intending candidates should contact
Ron VK4GZ telephone 5448 4063, or
Dave VK4KDL telephone 5448 7649.
Sept 25 SUNSHINE COAST
Exams may be conducted at other times by special arrangement.
Intending candidates should contact
Ron VK4GZ telephone 5448 4063, or
Dave VK4KDL telephone 5448 7649.
Nov 27 SUNSHINE COAST
Exams may be conducted at other times by special arrangement.
Intending candidates should contact
Ron VK4GZ telephone 5448 4063, or
Dave VK4KDL telephone 5448 7649.
ATHERTON TABLELANDS
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club conducts examinations on
request for the Atherton Tablelands area.
Contact the Secretary, Dave West - VK4ADW at trec@austarnet.com.au
BRISBANE NORTH REGION
Now exams are available ANY TIME on just 2 weeks notice!
Just ring Redcliffe Clubs Laurie VK4BLE on 3284 8859.
Remember exams any time on two week notice.
BRISBANE SOUTH - LOGAN AREA
The Logan West Amateur Radio & Electronics Club.
If you wish to sit for any subject please contact.
Peter Harding 3800 3305
briscal@optusnet.com.au
BRISBANE WEST - LOCKYER REGION
The Lockyer Valley is located between Ipswich and Toowoomba and
examination services are available with 2 weeks notice required.
Arrangements for any examination can be made by contacting
Alan VK4SN alz@austarnet.com.au 04 1137 3679 VK4SN @ VK4WIL
Warren VK4FJ vk4fj@uq.net.au 04 2120 9536 VK4FJ @ VK4WIL
BUNDABERG
Examinations on request.
Contact Rusty VK4JM on 4159 6224.
e-mail rustymcg@dodo.com.au
DARLING DOWNS - TOOWOOMBA - HIGHFIELDS - WARWICK
Only two weeks notice is required for those wishing to sit for any subject.
Contact Matthew Weatherley VK4HWM 4698 7775 or email
matthew@t130.aone.net.au
GOLD COAST
The club holds any exams at anytime for students who wish to do so!
Just contact Kath VK4KU on 5539 3530
SUNSHINE COAST
Saturday 31 January, 27 March, 29 May, 31 July, 25 September and 27
November.
Exams may be conducted at other times by special arrangement.
Intending candidates should contact
Ron VK4GZ telephone 5448 4063, or
Dave VK4KDL telephone 5448 7649.
MACKAY AREA
Examinations conducted on request to the Mackay Club
Also instruction on a 1 to 1 basis contact
Contact George VK4AJL
vk4ajl@wia.org.au
ROCKHAMPTON
For all information exams etc: contact Clive VK4ACC
4928 1173 or e-mail
vk4acc@wia.org.au
TOWNSVILLE
Exam sessions are held several times during the year and
can also be held on demand provided adequate notice is given.
Exams information and application pack in PDF format from
theTARCinc web site
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
SOUTH OF THE BORDER... DOWN SUMMERLAND WAY
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB in VK2
http://www.sarc.org.au/sarc1/sarc.htm
EXAM DETAILS RING Dave VK2CB 6625 1281, Mob 04 2991 0982.
vk2cb@nnsw.quik.com.au
QNEWS - QUEENSLAND (VK4) JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
GLADSTONE
Rick WRIGHT, VK4HWN Justice of the peace QUALIFIED 4972 7147
HERVEY BAY
Geoff Stephenson, VK4OT 4124 4764
Albert Woodward, VK4IK 4124 4863
SUNSHINE COAST
Amanda Winchester, VK4HIP is registered as a Justice of the Peace
3/148 Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore 4558
Phone 5443 5708 (Outside school hours please)
Geoff Sanders, VK4KEL is registered as a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) and is on telephone 5445 0280
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CONTESTS AWARDS and SPECIAL EVENTS WITH CHRIS EDMONDSON VK4AA/VK3CE
Date Event/Contest
---- -------------
April
..-17 AUSTRALIAN POSTCODE CONTEST
..-17 SKIRMISH - TARA
..-17 Holy Land Contest
..-23 Harry Angel Memorial Sprint.
Honours WWI Veteran VK4HA who until becoming SK
WAS WORLD OLDEST AMATEUR AT AGE 106!
May
.1-.7 WESTLAKES CQ REPEATER CONTEST
.8-.8 WW MILLS WEEKEND
.8- Until August 8 Six Meter Marathon WW on the Magic Band **
..-22 VK-TRANS TASMAN 80m Phone
Jun
..-.5 VK-TRANS TASMAN 80m CW
12-13 ANARTS RTTY CONTEST 2004
12-13 Westlakes Super Contest (all mode all band)
..-19 KIDS DAY USA 2004
26-27 ARRL Field Day (AMERICAS REGION 2)
July
..-.3 Jack Files Contest VK
..-.3 ZL Memorial 80 meter
..-17 160M VK/ trans-Tasman Contest
Aug
..-.6 QRP Day (CW/FM/SSB)
14-15 Remembrance Day Contest
21-22 Lighthouse Activation Weekend.
28-29 ALARA
Oct
..-.2 Oceania DX Contest SSB
..-.9 Oceania DX Contest CW
Nov
13-14 VHF/UHF Spring Field Day
Dec
..-26 Ross Hull Memorial VHF Contest (until Jan 10, '05)
GÕDay all once again.
The Contest Calendar is starting to look pretty busy now, with several events
each month
from now on.
Coming up during April we see the Australian Postcode Contest on the 17th, the
TARA
Skirmish on the 17th, the Holy Land Contest on the 17th, and the Harry Angel
Memorial
Sprint on the 23rd. Please note that some guides give the wrong date for the
Harry Angel
Sprint, which is now on April 23.
Early May will also keep you busy, with the Westlakes CQ Repeater Contest on
the 7th and
the World-Wide Mills Weekend on the 8th.
Also starting on the 8th of May is the Six Metre Marathon, a world-wide event
on the Magic Band
. So why do they call it a marathon? Simple. It runs until the 8th of August Ñ
a full three months,
covering the Northern Hemisphere Summer. But that makes it our winter, and that
might
make it quite a challenge to those south of the Equator.
Finally for May, the 22nd has the VK-Trans Tasman Phone contest for 80m.
A month before that, though, on April 17, we have the Postcode Contest. The aim
of this
contest is for stations worldwide to work as many different Australian
Postcode areas
as possible. Contacts made during this contest will be eligible for the "Worked
all VK
Postcode Award".
On the same day, too, is 2004's Holyland Contest, which is sponsored by the
Israel
Amateur Radio Club. This one runs from zero hours UTC through 2359 hours.
The complete rules are in cyberspace at iarc.org.
As previously announced in this segment, the Harry Angel Sprint for 2004 will
be held
prior to Anzac Day, and will now be on 23 April.
By way of explanation, following last yearÕs Harry Angel, the WIAÕs Federal
Contes
Coordinator Ian Godsil, VK3JS, received a number of complaints from
ex-servicemen.
Although most of them did take part in the evening contest, they pointed out
that Anzac Day
ceremonies meant theyÕd been up since 3 or 4am on the day of the contest.
Clearly,
the day was excessively long for them. Ian notes in a note to QNews that he
fully understood
their grizzle, for he was caught in exactly that situation.
"As Manager,Ó Ian writes, ÒI decided to try the preceding Friday night instead.
In my mind it is purely experimental and open to changes in future years.
However, I am convinced that if it were made ANZAC DAY again this year, then
there will be
several non-competitors who would otherwise have been there,Ó he said.
So thereÕs the story. The Harry Angel Memorial Sprint will be conducted on
Friday, April 23,
commencing at 1100 Zulu, and running for 106 minutes. You can find the full
rules for this and
other key contests at the official home of Australian contesting,
www.vkham.com, and follow
the links.
YouÕll find that the Contest calendar on the site is particularly useful.
And now to look at a quite unique contest. Held on May 1 to 7 is the Westlakes
CQ Repeater
Contest, and sure enough, what makes it unique is that rather than ban
repeater contacts, on
this one all contacts must go via repeaters.
Geoff, VK2EO, from the Westlakes club, explains that the clubÕs unique contest
puts a little life
into usually quiet repeaters. The initial CQ Repeater contest was held in 1999.
So there it is.
According to the club, itÕs amateur radio's most unusual and interesting
contest.
In the contest timetable section, we mentioned the six metre event starting in
May, and hereÕs
a bit more info about it.
It runs May 8 until August 8, and will henceforth be called the 6 Metre
Marathon.
The brain child of the Rientolan Amateur Radio Club, which operates station
OH3AG,
the club invites you to participate in its first global six metre marathon. The
party starts at
zero hours UTC on May 8 and runs through to 2400 UTC on August 8.
Operation is across the entire six metre band, with the simple objective being
to work as many
DXCC countries as possible. This 6 metre marathon is open to all amateur radio
operators world wide.
Finally for me, note this amazing special events with only three days until
touchdown!
MARCH 1 to 31 has seen a special operation to mark UoSatÕs twenty years in
Space.
On Mar 1, UO-11 (aka UoSat-2) marked 20 incredible years in space and AMSAT-UK
is issuing a commemorative QSL card for all listener reports from stations
hearing the signals
during the month of March.
To be eligible for the awards, your report MUST be made by way of the reporting
page on the
web site. Note too that the QSL card will be in the form of a downloadable
"E-QSL".
You can find the AMSAT-UK web pages at http://www.uk.amsat.org/
Enough once again. Cheers to all from Chris Edmondson, VK3CE and VK4AA.
APRIL 17 2004
POSTCODE CONTEST RULES
The aim of this contest is for stations worldwide to work as many different
Australian Postcodes as possible.
VK/VK contacts are permitted.
Contacts made during this contest will be eligible for the
"Worked all VK Postcode Award".
The contest will be held the third Saturday of April each year, ie
17th 2004.
00.01 UTC to 23:59 UTC. All HF contest bands on both SSB and CW.
VK Stations will send RST plus their four digit postcode.
DX stations will send RST plus a serial number commencing with 001.
Score 2 points per contact within Australia and 10 points per
contact between Australia and another country.
The multiplier will be the number of different postcodes worked on
each band in the relevant mode, with the band totals added together.
VK stations who go mobile to different postcodes can be reworked for
the new postcode.
Send logs postmarked no later than one month after the contest.
AUSTRALIAN POSTCODE CONTEST MANAGER
OCEANIA DX GROUP
PO BOX 929 GYMPIE
QLD 4570
AUSTRALIA
or e-mail to odxg@keylink.com.au
The overall winner will receive a plaque kindly donated by VK4FW.
APRIL 17
HOLYLAND CONTEST
In 4 X land, (that For X not the bottled 4x in vk4 land) word that
the 2004 Holyland Contest sponsored by the Israel Amateur Radio Club
will be held on Saturday April 17th.
This one runs from 00.00 through 23.59 U-T-C.
Complete rules are in cyberspace at iarc.org.
(Hagal International via ARNewsLine)
MAY 1 - 7 WESTLAKES CQ REPEATER CONTEST.
Open to any ham anywhere..!!!!
Here are the rules:
Contest Period: 0001 local from 1st of May 2004 to 2359 local 7th
May 2004.
Bands: 10 Metres, 6 Metres, 2 Metres and 70 centimetres.
Mode: FM only
Scoring: 1 point for each contact.
Contacts: The same station can be contacted once each day on each
repeater.
Sections: HF only, or 6 Metres only, or 2 Metres only, or 70
centimetres only, or Open (more than one band).
Logs: These need to show date, local time, repeater name or
frequency, and the station contacted.
Entrants: The contest is not restricted to Westlakes Amateur Radio
Club Ltd. members. Logs are welcomed from any station.
Closing Date: Logs should be sent no later than 31st May 2004 to:
The Contest Co-ordinator,
Westlakes Amateur Radio Club,
PO Box 3001,
Teralba NSW 2284.
So there it is. Amateur radio's most unusual and interesting
contest.
Enter into the year 2004 contest and give it a fair go.
(vk2eo)
MAY 8 till August 8
THE 6 METERS MARATHON.
The Rientolan Amateur Radio Club which operates station OH3AG,
invites you to participate in the first Global Six Meter Marathon.
The party starts May 8th, at 0000 UTC and runs through
2400 UTC on August 8th.
Operation is across the entire six meters band with the simple
objective being to work as many DXCC countries as possible.
This 6 meter marathon is open to all amateur radio operators world
wide. The results will be made public during the Tampere Six Meter
Forum on August 14th.
You can follow this contest online at http://www.50mc.tk
(GB2RS via ARNewsLine)
SPECIAL EVENTS
MARCH 01 - 31
UoSat Twenty Years in Space
For further information please post on the UO-11 Forum on the
AMSAT-UK web site at http://www.uk.amsat.org/aukbb/index.php
or contact the AMSAT-UK secretary Jim Heck G3WGM
E-mail: g3wgm@amsat.org
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
IRTS Awards
One of the highlights of any AGM is the presentation of awards.
These are for service to the hobby, home construction and operating
achievements.
In Ireland the Sheila Piper Cup has been presented to Dave Moore
EI4BZ for his long service with both the Newsletter and the Radio
news.
Dave has been actively with the news services of the Society for the
past seventeen years.
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
The following operations are approved for DXCC credit:
YI/NG5L, from April 10, 2003 to June 9, 2003;
YI9L (formerly YI/NG5L), from June 10, 2003 to February 27, 2004;
YI9LEK, current operation beginning January 25, 2004; and
YI/PA5M, current operation beginning August 14, 2003.
Also, 5X1X, from November 11, 2003 to December 17, 2003.
(via vk2wi)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
VK5AGR is the AMSAT National Coordinator, vk5agr@amsat.org
VK5ZAI is the Australian Co-ordinator for ARISS.
AMSAT-VK HF Net.
2nd Sunday each month.
April through October 1000 UTC 3.685 MHz
November through March 0900 UTC 7.068 MHz
FINAL FRONTIER
Keep 145.2 and 145.8 MHz Clear for ISS Contacts in the Northern Hemisphere.
145.8 MHz and 145.990 Clear in the VK ZL area.
Stations in VK listen on 145.8 and to talk back to the ISS we transmit
on 145.99,
The reason for the oddball frequencies is because the ISS is a satellite
and needs to conform to the satellite requirements.
Again, in Australia we listen on 145.8 and transmit on 145.99.
Apparently the space frequencies are being used by some stations for
terrestrial contacts.
This may cause the amateurs on the International Space Station to avoid
activity on 2-metres when over stations causing interference on these
frequencies.
(GB2RS via vk2wi and vk4aa)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
A New Zealand EchoLink conference server has been established by the
Papakura Radio Club. It operates as "*ZL1VK* New Zealand
Conference Server" node number 65001.
It has the possibility to link to other VOIP systems such as
IRLP, EQSO, Wires II or streaming audio over the net.
The NZART official broadcast will be transmitted through the
conference server live.
The weekly Auckland VHF Group net on Sundays at 8:15pm will also be
Transmitted through the conference server where hams both local and
international will be able to listen in via EchoLink when connected
to the *ZL1VK* EchoLink conference server.
If you have missed the nets and want to catch up on what's happening
both nets will be recorded so you can play them back at any time
that is convenient.
All the information is available on the Papakura Club web site
qsl.net/zl1vk
(SOURCED TO Jim Meachen ZL2BHF)
Read their site in cyberspace. Human Race TV Program
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