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THE BEST QNEWS YOU'LL HEAR ALL WEEK
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PREAMBLE -
Wavell Heights Brisbane Harmonic.
Brisbane QNEWS broadcaster and our stand-out/stand-in
QNEWS reader VK4AFS John Stevens and XYL Ellen,
are now proud Parents to a Harmonic
Earl William Stevens born 25th March and weighing in
at 3.3kg.
Thanks to Ken and Gavin VK4'S ZZ and QZ for advising us!
QNEWS 24/7 with the following bulletin in Audio Segment One
when you visit the QNEWS NEWSROOM on www.wia.org.au/vk4
In this the WIA Federal AGM Weekends edition of QNEWS we'll spend
a little more than our usual time looking at VK News. Those taking
the internet audio feed, make sure you DO download the correct
Seg1.mp3 which will NOT be available until at LEAST 0900 UTC Saturday.
CB NEWS
Over the past few weeks we've brought you details of the CB Packet group
operating in VK.
Today Warren the AUS002 tells us what the group is all about.
"What we are trying to do is give CB operators a chance to see "hands on"
what Radio is really all about in a more relaxed atmosphere, and to try and
encourage them to obtain an Amateur License ,we also hope if we had enough
Packet Radio operators on CB the ACA might take a different view like their
counterparts in Europe and the U.K. and make it legal, that way I am sure a
lot more CBers and even SWL listeners would be encouraged to venture into
The Amateur ranks, and as for the "Ratbag" element on 11 metres, well, they
will still be Ratbags down the track while the decent operators will be
enjoying this great hobby the way it was intended to be.
Since we started this activity a couple of our members have actually
obtained their Amateur license.
Just as in Amateur Radio any abuse on the Node and BBS is not
tolerated, not that we've had any yet, very surprising I must say".
Remember, by working together with Amateur Radio members, not against
each other we can make this great hobby even better.
Best Wishes to you Graham and all the
Fellows at WIA de AUS002 Warren"
VK4 know-how improves British lifestyle.
More than 50 million people in Britain now rely on the technology
of Queensland company Mincom every day - to ensure there's water
for their breakfast tea, power for their toasters and trains
to get them to work, said Queenslands Premier Beattie.
"Five out of seven water authorities, the two major electricity
transmission companies, both gas pipeline operators, two-thirds
of the London Underground and all of the mainline rail infrastructure
are managed in some way by Mincom Ellipse and MIMS software.
"Headquartered in Brisbane Australia, Mincom has more than
1,000 employees in 12 offices globally."
(Media Contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500)
Intelligent antenna collects more than data
A revolutionary CSIRO antenna has won a major international award.
Adrian Clout VK2-BFN reports that the CSIRO MultiBeam antenna
was awarded the 2004 Industry Innovators Award of the Society of Satellite
Professionals International (SSPI) for technology developed by the public
sector.
The MultiBeam is a radical breakthrough in antenna design which
simultaneously communicates with up to 20 satellites - compared with one
antenna for one satellite in conventional systems.
As a result, the MultiBeam contributes to greatly reducing the visual
impact of conventional antenna arrays.
In accepting the award, Dr Trevor Bird of the CSIRO ICT Centre said that
The MultiBeam antenna demonstrates how innovative Australian design and
engineering excellence have been combined to deliver a world-first.
"The technology has the capacity to be an Earth-based switch between
satellites and cable in the ground to deliver a broad range of wideband
and high-speed data applications," said Dr Bird.
The MultiBeam antenna technology addresses a significant challenge facing
operators and users of teleports and ground stations. The growth of the
Internet, two-way data applications and customer requirements for multiple
bands and operational flexibility are beyond the capacity of many
conventional teleports.
MultiBeam antennas will allow teleport operators to significantly reduce
capital and expansion costs and to connect new services within one hour.
This greatly increases their ability to take on 'occasional use' traffic
like major sporting events or breaking news events.
BPL/PLC
In South Africa, the SARL has voiced its concern about the introduction
of Power Line Communications during the program Technologic
which aired on DSTV Business Channel 55, Summit TV.
The program was broadcast on Monday and repeated a further 2 times.
SARL President, Graham Harlett was interviewed at the National Amateur
Radio Centre and said that the SARL is opposed to Power Line
Communication because of its inherent interference to
High Frequency Radio communication.
The interference is not limited only to frequencies used by
Radio Amateurs but also the military, Civil Emergency Agencies and
broadcasting stations.
"Extensive tests carried out in Europe, the USA and Japan has
clearly shown this. A transmission line that carries power at
50 Hertz will become like an antenna at higher frequencies and
render the high frequency spectrum unusable."
"This works both ways: the Utility delivering broadband access to the
home via power lines will cause major interference to radio amateurs,
while radio amateurs in close proximity to users of PLC are likely to
cause interference to them because of the antenna effect of power lines.
We see this as a potential conflict situation," Graham said.
Meantime, a story in a recent issue of the Wall Street Journal about
Amateur Radio's stand against BPL is raising the ire of many in the
nations ham radio community. The item appears to take the position
that radio amateurs are alone in opposing BPL. Also, that their
doing do is holding back the flow of progress in technology.
And still in the USA, President Bush has called for universal broadband
by 2007 citing the US should offer more choices for the consumer, but
doesn't say how, we hope BPL isn't a chosen distribution method!
(SARL news and ARNewsline(tm))
68th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF WIA 2004
Being held over this weekend in Brisbane VK4.
SB NEWS @ WW $QNEWS0404A
QNEWS - APRIL 4 - WORLDROUNDUP
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THE BEST QNEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK
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IF RE-POSTING ALWAYS ENSURE ORIGINAL BID # AND TITLE ARE USED.
QNEWS can be accessed on the www in both text and MP3 audio.
http://www.wia.org.au/vk4
Packet uploads, vk4zz Gavin, vk7ax Tony, zl2bau Peter, zl2tze Phillip
THE FOLLOWING BULLETIN CAN BE HEARD IN THIS PREAMBLE
When communication counts, count on QNEWS..
PREAMBLE -
Wavell Heights Brisbane Harmonic.
Brisbane QNEWS broadcaster and our stand-out/stand-in
QNEWS reader VK4AFS John Stevens and XYL Ellen,
are now proud Parents to a Harmonic
Earl William Stevens born 25th March and weighing in
at 3.3kg.
Thanks to Ken and Gavin VK4'S ZZ and QZ for advising us!
QNEWS 24/7 with the following bulletin in Audio Segment One
when you visit the QNEWS NEWSROOM on www.wia.org.au/vk4
QNEWS available in Audio after 1400hrs utc Friday.
In this the WIA Federal AGM Weekends edition of QNEWS we'll spend
a little more than our usual time looking at VK News. Those taking
the internet audio feed, make sure you DO download the correct
Seg1.mp3 which will NOT be available until at LEAST 0900 UTC Saturday.
CB NEWS
Over the past few weeks we've brought you details of the CB Packet group
operating in VK.
Today Warren the AUS002 tells us what the group is all about.
"What we are trying to do is give CB operators a chance to see "hands on"
what Radio is really all about in a more relaxed atmosphere, and to try and
encourage them to obtain an Amateur License ,we also hope if we had enough
Packet Radio operators on CB the ACA might take a different view like their
counterparts in Europe and the U.K. and make it legal, that way I am sure a
lot more CBers and even SWL listeners would be encouraged to venture into
The Amateur ranks, and as for the "Ratbag" element on 11 metres, well, they
will still be Ratbags down the track while the decent operators will be
enjoying this great hobby the way it was intended to be.
Since we started this activity a couple of our members have actually
obtained their Amateur license.
Just as in Amateur Radio any abuse on the Node and BBS is not
tolerated, not that we've had any yet, very surprising I must say".
Remember, by working together with Amateur Radio members, not against
each other we can make this great hobby even better.
Best Wishes to you Graham and all the
Fellows at WIA de AUS002 Warren"
VK4 know-how improves British lifestyle.
More than 50 million people in Britain now rely on the technology
of Queensland company Mincom every day - to ensure there's water
for their breakfast tea, power for their toasters and trains
to get them to work, said Queenslands Premier Beattie.
"Five out of seven water authorities, the two major electricity
transmission companies, both gas pipeline operators, two-thirds
of the London Underground and all of the mainline rail infrastructure
are managed in some way by Mincom Ellipse and MIMS software.
"Headquartered in Brisbane Australia, Mincom has more than
1,000 employees in 12 offices globally."
(Media Contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500)
Intelligent antenna collects more than data
A revolutionary CSIRO antenna has won a major international award.
Adrian Clout VK2-BFN reports that the CSIRO MultiBeam antenna
was awarded the 2004 Industry Innovators Award of the Society of Satellite
Professionals International (SSPI) for technology developed by the public
sector.
The MultiBeam is a radical breakthrough in antenna design which
simultaneously communicates with up to 20 satellites - compared with one
antenna for one satellite in conventional systems.
As a result, the MultiBeam contributes to greatly reducing the visual
impact of conventional antenna arrays.
In accepting the award, Dr Trevor Bird of the CSIRO ICT Centre said that
The MultiBeam antenna demonstrates how innovative Australian design and
engineering excellence have been combined to deliver a world-first.
"The technology has the capacity to be an Earth-based switch between
satellites and cable in the ground to deliver a broad range of wideband
and high-speed data applications," said Dr Bird.
The MultiBeam antenna technology addresses a significant challenge facing
operators and users of teleports and ground stations. The growth of the
Internet, two-way data applications and customer requirements for multiple
bands and operational flexibility are beyond the capacity of many
conventional teleports.
MultiBeam antennas will allow teleport operators to significantly reduce
capital and expansion costs and to connect new services within one hour.
This greatly increases their ability to take on 'occasional use' traffic
like major sporting events or breaking news events.
BPL/PLC
In South Africa, the SARL has voiced its concern about the introduction
of Power Line Communications during the program Technologic
which aired on DSTV Business Channel 55, Summit TV.
The program was broadcast on Monday and repeated a further 2 times.
SARL President, Graham Harlett was interviewed at the National Amateur
Radio Centre and said that the SARL is opposed to Power Line
Communication because of its inherent interference to
High Frequency Radio communication.
The interference is not limited only to frequencies used by
Radio Amateurs but also the military, Civil Emergency Agencies and
broadcasting stations.
"Extensive tests carried out in Europe, the USA and Japan has
clearly shown this. A transmission line that carries power at
50 Hertz will become like an antenna at higher frequencies and
render the high frequency spectrum unusable."
"This works both ways: the Utility delivering broadband access to the
home via power lines will cause major interference to radio amateurs,
while radio amateurs in close proximity to users of PLC are likely to
cause interference to them because of the antenna effect of power lines.
We see this as a potential conflict situation," Graham said.
Meantime, a story in a recent issue of the Wall Street Journal about
Amateur Radio's stand against BPL is raising the ire of many in the
nations ham radio community. The item appears to take the position
that radio amateurs are alone in opposing BPL. Also, that their
doing do is holding back the flow of progress in technology.
And still in the USA, President Bush has called for universal broadband
by 2007 citing the US should offer more choices for the consumer, but
doesn't say how, we hope BPL isn't a chosen distribution method!
(SARL news and ARNewsline(tm))
68th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF WIA 2004
Being held over this weekend in Brisbane VK4.
(AUDIO OF OPENING ADDRESS)
The annual general meeting of WIA Federal began Saturday but in informal
sessions began early Friday morning, the main topic of the afternoon?
a proposed restructure of the WIA into a single national entity
Chris Jones spoke to this restructuring, highlighting its necessity if
We, as the WIA were to tender for any outsourcing of amateur matters such
as licensing and certification by the ACA.
(AUDIO GRAB BY CHRIS JONES)
Michael Owen VK3KI said an agreement between a new look Federal WIA... AND
What we now know as Divisions would need be set.
The agreements could, among other things, include local advisory committees,
and in some cases duly appointed technical and repeater coordinators.
Michael speaking to the proposed "agreed upon agreement" read from what
he calls the Recital of that agreement....
" Each of the divisions and the WIA have recognised the threats and
opportunities presented by social and technical changes and have agreed
that a single national organisation with all of the members of the
Divisions members of that national body would be a more effective
Structure to promote and protect the interests of Radio Amateurs, locally,
Nationally and internationally".
(AUDIO BY MICHAEL OWEN)
A ' stumbling block' looks like being property assets. The aim is to not
disadvantage the current members, maintain existing property and meeting
obligations such as insurance, licences and expenditures.
Another stumbling block, only 2 or 3 divisions allow members who are NOT
Amateurs as yet be full voting members.
VK2 Membership Officer Terry Davies explains.
(AUDIO TERRY DAVIES)
All seven WIA Divisions have unique matters that need to be addressed so as
to not disadvantage current members.
VK3 President Jim Linton, on the VK3 Web Page, which incidentally along with
the Federal page contains much documentation being addressed in Brisbane said
" An enormous amount of work and effort is needed. Increasingly WIA Divisions
are appreciating the need for them to consult with their current members on the
proposed changes. Let alone a myriad of legal and financial issues that need
attention ".
So, will a new look WIA ever get of the ground in our life time?
Several divisions feel the work done so far, much of it, has
been done "in secret" or without their full knowledge of the plan.
What of the WIA Strategic Review Committee"?
This committee, for more than 2 years, had been charged with looking
into the future of the WIA.
Brian Clarke delivered a most informative address which included
How the meeting attended by almost all states and driven forward
Thanks to Chris Jones has brought us to today... where a "one nation"
(sic) WIA operation is on our doorstep.
One of the VERY important sub groups of our Society is the
ACA Liaison Committee. They are concerned that these days they
rely on written contact, they have not had any face-to-face meeting
with the Customer Services Group of the ACA during the year.
The key Manager in this Customer Services Group has left the ACA.
In short the WIA needs to establish a far more formal consultation
process.
This would overcome the situation where during this WIA year the
VK4 Area Office of the ACA, without any consultation with the WIA
wrote directly to certain VK4 licensees of the need to cease operation
on certain frequencies. The Chair of the WIA Committee quickly raised
this issue with the ACA Central Office.
Jack Bramham WIA Federal ARDF Coordinator in his annual report to the
Brisbane gathering of WIA has announced that the WIA are planning
to be represented by at least one team in the 12th World Championship
of fox-hunting to be held in the Czech Republic in just on 5 months
time. It was also noted that for the 5th region 3 Championships late
last year they obtained VI3ARDF as a callsign, the first VK 4 letter
suffix issued under the new rules set out in Geneva that year.
(OK members of the AirForces group.. not VK's first overall, as you did
have that VK75RAAF call in the 90's didn't you?).
Another of our groups, that of AMSAT-AUSTRALIA has asked the WIA
for $10000 (Ten Thousand) in the way of donations to both
AMSAT Germany and North America. This for replacements to the
OSCAR 10, 14 and 40 birds. Graham Ratcliff the National Coordinator
would like to show the WIA does seriously support the World Wide
Satellite Service.
Over the next broadcasts of QNEWS we'll bring you further news resulting
from this, the 68th AGM of our Wireless Institute of Australia.
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
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
*VK2 Aug ..-.8 Hawkesbury Bridge to Bridge
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.)
John Alcorn, VK2JWA, Co-ordinator, Northern Rivers Region WICEN NSW Inc.
Speaking at their AGM has noted;
"Participating in community events such as horse enduros, marathons,
displays and contests etc show the flag and assist the organisations
concerned, sometimes essentially. It provides operator practice and tests
your ability and your equipment readiness to work in the field. They are
also usually a good time spent as well.
Numbers are always a problem, as historically Australian Amateurs do not
take emergency operations as seriously as overseas operators do.
Our 'Lucky Country' syndrome of 'She'll be right mate' applies.
WICEN has only about 10% of the estimated Amateur operators on the
VK2 North Coast.
However John did go on to thank those who are members of WICEN
and especially those who have been able to be active and have been
able to support training and community events.
Rumours circulating that the annual Hawkesbury Canoe Classic
will be called off; this comes as complete news to the organisers, and we
assure all participants that it is indeed on this year, over the weekend of
30-31 October.
(Dave Horsfall, VK2KFU VIA VK2WI)
WICEN VK3
http://www.wicen.vic.au
Recent Events:
There were THREE activities over the last weekend in March, the MAD Bike
rally, OXFAM Trail walker, and The Blue Rock Classic in Gippsland.
The OXFAM Trail walker from Ferny Creek to Mount Donna Buang has received
large amounts of local and state wide press activity, and 285 teams of
walkers entered the event.
WICEN is pleased to have been part of the overall communications for safety
and logistics backup for OXFAM.
Primary WICEN communications utilised the facilities of local VHF repeaters,
and WICEN thanks the Melbourne amateurs for their patience in allowing the
WICEN traffic to take precedence.
The HF links on 80 and 40 metres were also on full standby if required.
The WICEN net control station was set up at the WESBURN CFA / SES activity
centre, where the net traffic for the seven check points and the finish were
co-ordinated.
Nothing can be left to chance, WICEN prides itself on the integrity and
experience of its operators, always professional and fully self contained,
with spare rigs, battery backup, generators, aerials and portable masts,
food and sleeping gear.
Not reliant on services of mains power as in these areas whole
sections have been known to be blacked out without warning, and it is
pleasing to note that the WICEN stations are still fully operational. Last
year the central control station experienced several short power outages
which was of great concern to the organisers.
Over 50 WICEN volunteers took part in these events, and the organisers thank
all those WICEN Amateur Radio operators who gave up their weekend to display
publicly the activities of Amateur Radio.
The new WICEN banners and arm band logos are proving popular, as they are
more easily recognised.
WICEN Victoria is always looking for more Amateur Radio operators to assist
with these public activities, if you can help, please contact Bruce Bathols
VK3UV, QTHR, telephone 9580 6424 or email vk3uv@wia.org.au for WICEN
membership and general enquiries.
WICEN VK5
WICEN state Coordinator Andrew, VK5EX.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The annual general meeting of WICEN SA Inc will be held on the 13th May at
a time and place to be advised.
(John Dawes Hon Sec and Public Officer WICEN SA Inc)
RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
Amateur Radio represented at National Hurricane Conference in USA:
The 26th annual National Hurricane Conference this year will again
feature a training session involving Amateur Radio.
The National Hurricane Conference is the nation's forum for education and
professional training in hurricane preparedness, and programs are
scheduled April 5-9.
(sourced to arrl letter)
PENNSYLVANIA HAMS HELP EQUIP MOBILE COMMAND POST
Amateur Radio input has helped to ensure complete interoperability for a
new mobile command post in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The fully decked-out
communications vehicle based in Wilkes-Barre is the result of a federal
grant and volunteer assistance from three radio amateurs and several other
volunteer radio experts, who got keys to the city in return. Armed with a
$300,000 federal grant, Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom McGroarty wanted to put
some of the money toward a mobile command post--or MCP--project. He
approached Bill Harding, KA3QPQ, of the city's engineering office.
Harding, in turn, sought advice and assistance from Rich Arland, K7SZ.
Other team members included Greg Berholtz, N3SFO, David Anthony and Leigh
Thompson.
(arrl letter)
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK2
http://www.wiansw.org.au
President Brian Kelly VK2WBK
April
EASTER = URUNGA RADIO CONVENTION
For more info give Arnold VK2ADA 6654 1274 a ring.
OR just enter Urunga Radio Convention in your search engine.
13 Nepean Amateur Radio Group Monthly Meeting
14 Westlakes Simplex Net Contest
17 Westlakes Andrew VK2UAI presents a demonstration/lecture on APRS 2.00 pm
17 Coffs Harbour & District Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting
18 Summerland ARC Monthly Club Meeting
27 Hornsby and District Amateur Radio Club Inc, Monthly Meeting
30 Wagga Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting
VK3
PRESIDENT JIM LINTON
http://www.wiavic.org.au
wiavic@wiavic.org.au
Apr 11 Fox-Or as part of Easter 4 day Orienteering street/park carnival,
Jells Park. (Ian Stirling)
Apr 16 EMDRC Coffee Shop with VK3TZ showing RippleTech Electronics products
Apr 24 ARDF Vic Foxhunt championships.
May 7 EMDRC General meeting. Roger Christianz "thermal imaging".
May 9 ARDF Combined with MetrO at Christmas Hills (Greg Williams)
May 21 EMDRC Coffee Shop
Jun 4 EMDRC General Meeting.
Jun 12 ARDF Mt Gambier ARDF (Training Event).
Jun 18 EMDRC Coffee Shop
July 2 EMDRC General Meeting
July 16 EMDRC Coffee Shop
Aug 6 EMDRC General Meeting. Ron Cook VK3AFW 'Meteor Scatter'.
Aug 20 EMDRC Coffee Shop.
Sep 3 EMDRC Doug McArthur VK3UN talks on EME.
Sep 17 EMDRC Coffee Shop.
Oct 1 EMDRC General Meeting.
Oct 15 EMDRC Coffee Shop.
Nov 5 EMDRC General Meeting.
Nov 19 EMDRC TBA
Dec 3 EMDRC Christmas Party at Club Rooms.
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 27 27 1071 04 27 27 1071
(audio vk3fff)
VK4
PRESIDENT VK4ERM EWAN McLEOD
http://www.wia.org.au/vk4
WIAQ AGM is 10AM 18th April at Rockhampton Leagues Club corner
George & Cambridge Sts Rockhampton.
INTERNATIONAL
INDIA
The Editor of Ham Radio News is facing criticism over what many
see as an incorrect map of their country. Sarla Sharma says however,
" let it be known that the map is correct and I stand by it as
Editor of HRN".
Sarla goes on to say "I am a woman born in free India and am over
5 decades old and a proud mother of 2 kids. I was a girl guide in
my school days many years ago and so were my children.
I am treating this issue as closed from my end".
Sarla, HRN Editor had received a letter from VU2DCT Mr.Pandit
to say " We are withdrawing the our membership from ARSI.
As the HAL Scouts Amateur Radio Club (VU2LKO) is dedicated to
promote the Ham Radio activity among Scouts & Guides.
Most of club members like to read the Ham Radio News, a journal of ARSI.
Inspite of various reminders and assurance received from yourself
also, the printing of incorrect version of Indian map has not been
stopped. Our club members are very much excited. This offence is not
forgettable for them. It was decided in club meeting that the club
should withdraw its membership from ARSI.
The club members also want to draw the attention of SURVEYOR GENER in 8 days from anywhere
including from Australia and the USA.
Send them by DHL addressed to-
Radio Galkayo, Amateur Radio Club, Galkayo, Somalia.
That is the complete address.
Send e-mail to me and I will watch for your item.
3. I will be taking digital photos and typing stories I can E-mail to anyone
that wants to use their web site to find further help for Somali hams while
I am there.
4. This is not a QSL expedition and no QSL will be issued. Please wait until
the Somali people have their own stations and can QSL.
5. All my time and effort will go directly to helping the Somali people get
on air themselves. This involves finding donated transceivers and people
outside Somalia who want to help find and send donated equipment to get
Somalia on air. It will also involve training the local people.
6. I am looking for help from aerial climbers to take down and put up a HF
vertical aerial on my 50foot Hills triangular mast at Roseville 6km north of
Sydney's famous bridge. Call me anytime if you like climbing.
7. Donated transceivers, power supplies, Aerial systems, SWR metres and
Morse code keys can be dropped in 24hours 7days or couriered or posted to
Sam Voron 2 Griffith Ave, Roseville, N.S.W., Australia 2069.
8. If you want to help while I am in Somalia then E-mail svoron@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Sam VK2BVS
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lodge a quick reply to let us know you receive "the Q"
write a message to qnews@wia.org.au
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