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NATIONAL NEWS
FEDERAL WIA PRESIDENT IS ERNEST HOCKING VK1LK
PLC/BPL Pilot in Hobart, Tasmania
The main energy authority, Aurora is in the process of implementing a
small pilot of Power Line Communication (PLC) by providing broadband
internet on a test basis.
Aurora has been implemented the system to better understand the
technology and its potential to support commercial services.
The system uses the DS2 chipset which utilises Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing (OFDM) - with multiple discreet carriers
approximately every 1.1 kHz between about 1.6MHz and 30MHz.
The system that has been installed allows for certain frequencies to
be removed from the range of spread spectrum frequencies used.
Theoretically allowing the filtering out of the amateur HF
frequencies. The OFDM technique is also utilised by many Wireless LAN
systems that operate on 2.4GHz.
Multiple carriers can usually be heard on the 40 and 20 metre band in
the form the system is normally configured. The signal should sound
like multiple carriers as you tune across the band that are
approximately 5kHz apart. When the system is idle you will hear a
click, click approximately every second.
Please keep your ear out for BPL/PLC type interference on the HF
bands and keep a log of the interference that includes
time/date/band/strength, etc.
(AUDIO report by Justin, VK7TW, Southern Branch President and VK4BAT)
ONE NATION --- THE NEW LOOK WIA
It has become evident the formal process of creating the one
national organisation is stalling.
Conflicting "spins" are doing the rounds as to just how
various divisions are intending to vote,
Just when DOES no mean no!! etc.
One division acknowledges the enormous goodwill towards the
National Idea, yet notes there is no acceptable model for
Restructure at this stage.
Here at QNEWS we always end our audio with the positioning statement
"we've reported - you decide" and we live by that rule... the no spin zone.
Truly, YOU as members of the various divisions DO need to
vote, to let divisional leaders know how you feel!
PUT PEN TO PAPER 'WRITE NOW'
VK1 Councillor Gilbert Hughes has said "There is no point in
spending money and travel time in attending the May One
meeting whose only outcome will be to create more delay.
VK1 supports a teleconference. Alternatively, if the issues
that are apparently preventing some councillors voting to
create a national organisation can be allayed by e-mail/phone,
then we could move on to a postal vote".
VK2 regards the change.
NSW's Terry Davies has that that Division is going to go BACK
to it's members and probably won't be in a position even by
May One to vote.
"At the VK2, AGM Saturday the council received instruction as
how we were to proceed.
Because of that instruction, my view is that we would be
wasting money by having a face to face meeting on that date.
The bottom line is that VK2 will not give a final decision on
that day... we have to return to our members".
VK3's say YES to change, according to a report by Peter Parker VK3YE
who was at the EMDRC Club meeting held Friday April 15.
Approximately sixty VK3's gathered in Burwood to discuss moves
towards a single national WIA.
The meeting, hosted by Melbourne's Eastern and Mountain
Districts Radio Club, featured guest speaker Michael Owen VK3KI.
Robert Broomhead EMDRC President and QNEWS VK3 Coordinator arranged
a first class recording, audio AND video of the 'event'.
Copies are available from Rob Broomhead. EMDRC provided QNEWS with an
advance copy and having reviewed it I have arranged for it to go to
Peter Jones VK4YAC for the SEQ ATV group for airplay.
I would encourage all clubs and groups to take the opportunity to get
their hands on a copy.
Simply e-mail Robert at vk3krb@unixtech.com.au
So with the 'plug' out of the way... heeeeeere's Michaellllll.
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audio vk3ki
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Michael is one of the prime movers behind WIA reform, having
drafted the proposed 'new WIA' constitution. He has extensive
experience in WIA and amateur radio governance matters, having
attained the office of federal president, drafted the original
WIA federal constitution in 1972 and served with the
International Amateur Radio Union.
The current environment that the WIA finds itself in presents
both challenges and opportunities. The challenges include
reversing the decline in membership and the amateur
population. Opportunities include possible
growth to amateur numbers due to licence reform and the
possibility of taking on administrative functions currently
performed by the ACA.
Michael said that a single national WIA would be better able
to meet these challenges.
The proposed National WIA will be governed by a single board,
elected by members Australia-wide. There will be no geographic
electorates or zones; the board will effectively be a single
multi-member electorate. Directors will serve two year terms
with half coming up for election each year. (this differs from
some divisions where members may only get a vote every three
years). As a company, the body will be required to adhere to
Australian Corporations Law.
To clarify how the selection of office bearers would work both
Initially and in the long term we again hear from Michael Owen,
QNEWS spoke by phone just yesterday.
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audio vk3ki
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Amateurs (both members and non members)who support WIA reform
should write or e-mail their divisional councillors.
In the words of one reform-minded Divisional Councillor,
'I would like to be able to present 100 supportive e-mails at
the next Council meeting'.
VK6's say NO to change
In the West they voted No, BUT with the proviso, 'not in the current form ',
as Christine VK6ZLZ Councillor for VK6 reminds us "that is not a total no".
The mood of the meeting was that VK6 should support
the concept of a National WIA and not totally reject the
proposals, but that the Collateral Agreement in it's present
form should NOT be signed by the division until amendments
have been made, and that the Constitution requires some minor
amendments..
QNEWS spoke with NewsWest Coordinator Dennis VK6KAD who told us
"Let me start out by stating this is a personal view of the situation
here in VK6. Let me also add that I am strongly in favour of the
proposed National WIA, but I am not in favour of the current documentation
except for the draft constitution subject to revision before adoption.
It is one thing for those who have fought for this concept for 20 years to
make remarks about those of the members who have rejected the current
documentation. It is entirely another matter for those who have NOT been
across the problem for 20 years to make decisions on the basis of this
paperwork. I for example did not become active in the institute until I took
on the job of Broadcast Officer here in VK6, which was about two years ago.
I am therefore starting behind the 8 ball. It should also be noted that the
persons pushing this concept can easily move up and down the Eastern
Seaboard selling the idea, but they also need to sell it across the time
zones. The feeling here is that this paperwork is being forced down our
throats in the rush to implement the very necessary change.
It would be best if the decision on the 1st of May was to accept the CONCEPT
and then to spend time refining the documentation, getting exact figures,
controlling the release of documentation with a time and date stamp and
authority signature, and plan on taking the final step in 6 months. And make
sure the website and mailing list is up to speed. At least we might get it
done in my lifetime, and I am close to 60".
It has been suggested by more than one 'concerned' "QNEWSER" that the
larger Divisions, the so called "power bases" were against the idea, so
we contacted Jim Linton the President of VK3 for his thoughts on
A 'National Body'.
"There are a some who are disappointed that the new WIA could not all
be signed sealed and delivered in Brisbane.
Frankly that was clearly not possible. The Brisbane meeting was the very
first occasion that the WIA had met to discuss it.
The Federal Convention was adjourned until May the 1st, and this will
enable further discussion on what is a very complex issue. It is unlikely
that final decisions will be made on that day.
The WIA Victoria Council believes very strongly that the May the 1st
meeting must go ahead and provide a further face-to-face discussion. That
is the only way of keeping the momentum going.
We don't have an acceptable model for the restructure at this stage. There
is enormous good will towards having a national membership WIA.
I can tell QNEWS listeners that from my more than 20 years experience in
the WIA, the organisation is the closest it has even been on this issue.
I remain optimistic that we can achieve a national membership WIA, with
increased money to do its important work, and market itself much better to
steadily lift its membership from the now unsatisfactory level.
The WIA deserves more support, and the aim is for it to be transformed into
a body that is highly attractive to former members and those who have never
been a member".
So there we be....
Will we be or won't we be "a national body".
Tune in again next week for the next exciting instalment of...
THE W.I.A!
Australian ARISS Co-ordinator, Tony Hutchison. VK5ZAI has some exiting
News for Kids and Hams alike, Albany Hills State School in Brisbane is
scheduled for a contact with the Astronauts on the ISS, in July 2004.
Tony is calling for help from QNEWS listeners in the region to help with
this contact, preferably someone who has had satellite experience.
The contact will be via a telebridge link and the equipment required
will be supplied by ARISS.
The normal times that fit in with NASA for contacts with Australian Schools
Is generally between 5.00pm and 9.30pm.
The job would involve setting up the phone patch, probably the day before and
giving the students a "dry run" and running a satellite tracking program
such as "Instant Track" so the kids can see where the ISS is while they are
speaking to the Astronaut, probably Mike Fincke.
This is a great chance to get our hobby across to kids and the public, as the
school will have a lot of media coverage during this event.
For further information please contact Tony at vk5zai@amsat.org
or find out a little more from his website http://www.electric-web.org
Those interested in CW will be pleased to note that the Telegraph line
between Sydney Power Station Museum and The Old Telegraph Station
Alice Springs was opened from April 17th until ANZAC day April 25th.
Westlakes members were active at both ends of the line.
Fred VK1RY was the man in the Alice while Ken VK6ZO operated from Sydney.
Frank VK2ZL was active from The Power Station Museum busily transmitting
and receiving messages.
NATIONAL NEWS - YOU HAVE MAIL
Receive the latest bulletins and releases of news via e-mail.
Simply send a message to the following..(NotE IT is CasE sENsItiVE)
QNEWS-VK-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Wireless Institute of Australia - The World's oldest AR Society (est 1910)
is on the web at http://www.wia.org.au
The various call areas can be accessed direct from here.
AUDIO NEWS SERVICES:-
NATIONAL QNEWS http://www.wia.org.au/vk4 in Segments 1 and 3 in
streaming audio and downloadable MP3 files from the FTP site.
VK4 QNEWS Divisional News http://www.wia.org.au/vk4 in streaming audio
and QNEWS may be downloaded in MP3 for rebroadcast from the FTP site.
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 24-26 CANOE PADDLE FOR LIFE - LISMORE TO BALLINA.
VK2 April ..-26 Watagan Horse Enduro
VK7 April ...27 - Until May 2nd TARGA TASMANIA
*VK3 May 01-02 SUNRAYSIA 500
VK4 May 01-03 TABLELANDS AR CLUB / QUOLL ADVENTURE
VK4 May 01-03 TARC Mt Pleasant Horse Endurance Ride - near Collinsville
VK2 May 08-09 Horse Enduro (date change)
VK1 May 08-09 Rally Australia in the ACT
VK5 May ...13 WICEN (SA) AGM
VK2 May 15-16 Eden Creek Horse Enduro (date changed to May 8/9)
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.
*VK3 Dec 27-31 Red Cross Murray River Canoe Marathon
* new to calender
WICEN VK1
Phil Longworth VK1ZPL, State Co-ordinator, WICEN ACT
plongw@optusnet.com.au
VK1 is hosting the Rally of Canberra and welcomes any Amateur to come and
assist, from early on Saturday 8th May until mid-afternoon on Sunday 9th
May. We will find you a billet for the Friday and Saturday nights (7/8 May).
Please e-mail vk1zpl@wia.org.au. Phil VK1ZPL is our WICEN coordinator.
WICEN VK3
http://www.wicen.vic.au
State Coordinator: John Kerr VK3BAF
Secretary VK3XMU secretary@vic.wicen.org.au
WICEN HF net TUESDAY evening 2100 on 3.6 MHz
16th World Balloon Championships
QNEWS listeners in VK3, WICEN are looking for expressions of interest or
commitment for a possible WICEN (Vic) activity. The event is the
16th World Balloon Championships being held in Mildura from 26th of June
to 3rd of July 2004, first week of the Victorian School holidays.
It has been requested of WICEN to supply four teams twice a day for a week,
one team at control, three teams in the field, starting at 07:30
and 15:30 in the afternoon for several hours.
The task is to relay scores from Target Measuring teams in the field to
score team at control. That's EIGHT people (TWO per team) twice a day, for
SEVEN days. Accommodation will be non-existent, so WICEN(VIC) need to be
self sufficient as always.
Over 100 balloons are expected to compete from 36 countries. So that
WICEN can get an idea of numbers, and hence if it is a viable exercise,
if you are interested and available, the event contact details are :-
Peter Norris VK3JUG, 04 1734 3821.
Sunraysia 500 Off Road event
Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd May, WICEN (Vic) operators are establishing
communications for safety and logistics at the Sunraysia 500 Off-Road event,
which is being held at Tapio Station, NSW, just out of Mildura. This is
round one of the Australian Off-Road Championships.
Bands being used are 2 metres for voice and 70cm for packet.
The diversity of operators are evident, because, as usual, WICEN
operators are taught to be self sufficient in the bush for the day
at their control point.
Further details of WICEN activities and membership may be obtained
initially from Bruce Bathols VK3UV, Tel 9580 6424, or e-mail to
vk3uv@wia.org.au
WICEN VK7
WICEN South/Coordinator, Gavin, vk7hgo@wia.org.au
QNEWS, could you remind listeners that 27 April to 2 May we have a team
of 22 amateurs and non amateurs assisting with communications etc for
Targa Tasmania, The Ultimate Tarmac Rally.
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK2 READ BY KAREN VK2HKW
http://www.wiansw.org.au
SPOTTER'S FEE TO CLUB
Alpine Towing in the Summerland area pay their spotter's fee of $20
to the Club if Summerland member rings them about a prang that results
in a tow job for them. Summerland again thinking "outside the dots".
April
27 Hornsby and District Amateur Radio Club Inc, Monthly Meeting
30 Wagga Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting
May
8 Westlakes AGM
June
Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club is holding its annual Port Macquarie
Field Day the Queen's Birthday weekend of 12th & 13th June at
Sea Scout Hall, Buller Street, Port Macquarie
Details can be obtained from Bill Brooke, VK2ZCW via e-mail at
cabrooke@tsn.cc or Phone 6581 0547
VK3
PRESIDENT JIM LINTON
http://www.wiavic.org.au
wiavic@wiavic.org.au
READ BY BRUCE VK3FFF
Apr 24 ARDF Vic Foxhunt championships.
May 7 EMDRC General meeting. Roger Christianz "thermal imaging".
May 8 MOORABBIN Hamfest
May 9 ARDF Combined with Metro at Christmas Hills (Greg Williams VK3VT)
May 13 NERG Meeting (http://nerg.asn.au)
May 21 EMDRC Coffee Shop
Jun 4 EMDRC General Meeting.
Jun 10 NERG Meeting (http://nerg.asn.au)
Jun 12 ARDF Mt Gambier ARDF (Training Event).
Jun 18 EMDRC Coffee Shop
Jul 2 EMDRC General Meeting
Jul 3-4 GippsTech 2004, Churchill.
July 16 EMDRC Coffee Shop
Aug 6 EMDRC General Meeting. Ron Cook VK3AFW 'Meteor Scatter'.
Aug 20 EMDRC Coffee Shop.
Sept 3 EMDRC Doug McArthur VK3UN talks on EME.
Sept 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.
EMDRC Amateur courses commence 1st of May.
Each year the EMDRC runs training courses from it's Burwood clubrooms
and over the years have helped bring hundreds of folk into the hobby of
Amateur Radio.
The course will run weekly on Saturday afternoons commencing at 1:30pm
and finishing at 5.00pm.
For enquries or booking please contact Peter McDonald on 9720 8874
A couple of the Central Goldfields Amateurs celebrating this week with
the news they both have gained WIA DXCC Awards.
Congratulations go to Mike VK3JXO for gaining his DXCC Phone and mixed mode.
Also Allan VK3PA for his DXCC 80 meter phone, well done!
Another 'well done' is originating from Queensland, so from Bruce VK3FFF
It's over to Sue.
VK4
This is Sue VK4ST.
For some time now the Gold Coast Club has been presenting an
Education Hour, under the title of Q5, consisting of segments of
interest to radio amateurs and general audiences.
This production is a group effort, led by Ron Bertrand VK2DQ, and Gold
Coast listeners may catch it on the 146.950 Repeater VK4RGG each Wednesday
evening at 2000 hours.
Subjects covered so far include a History of the Marconi School of Wireless,
The history of the Telephone, The history of amateur radio, The search for
extra-terrestrial intelligence, and Famous women in science.
There have also been discussions on amateur radio technology, such as
Antenna theory, and Radio interference.
Some interstate listeners may listen to the program through their Club
repeaters, as it has now been syndicated to various clubs in NSW,
Tasmania and Western Australia.
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
PRESENTED BY VK4CO RONNEE MEACHEN.
Become a Ham with the course started by VK2DQ Ron Bertrand by browsing to
http://www.radioelectronicschool.com
It was good to hear on QNEWS Sue VK4ST as she told us of the
Ham Radio Education Programs organised by VK2DQ Ron Bertrand
of radio electronic school fame and being aired, no doubt,
on a repeater near you!
Another VK Ham helping swell our ranks is one VK2TIP Ian Purdie.
His web site is well worth a visit, hours of enjoyment for the
Young, and not so young I guess.
Ian's site visited this week has great details on constructing
"gadgets", yes even Crystal Sets, how to enter them in local
school science shows, even how to kids should present to their
teachers.
Just put VK2TIP Ian Purdie into your "google".
News from Melbourne's EMDRC that their Amateur course will commence on the
1st of May.
Each year the EMDRC runs training courses from it's Burwood clubrooms and
over the years have helped bring hundreds of folk into the hobby of
Amateur Radio.
The course runs weekly on Saturday afternoons commencing at 1:30pm and
finishing at 5.00pm.
For enquries or booking please contact Peter McDonald on 9720 8874 or
visit the clubs website.
ZS4SRK ON THE AIR FROM OUTDOORS SHOW
28, 29 and 30 April, the Sasolburg Radio Club will be operating an
educational radio station at the annual outdoor show of the
High School Transvalia in Vanderbijlpark. Call again is ZS4-SRK.
(sarl)
That's it from Townsville for another week, I'm Ronnee VK4CO.
INTERNATIONAL
International Marconi Day April 25, 2004
IMD is a 24-hour amateur radio event held annually to celebrate the
birth of Guglielmo Marconi on the 25th April 1874.
The International Marconi Day (IMD) event is not a contest.
See the IMD web site www.gb4imd.co.uk for other details.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA P29
P29ANZAC has been approved for use during the night before ANZAC day,
Sunday 25th of April and during that day.
This will allow a small group of Port Moresby amateurs to camp at
Bomana War Cemetery and run a HF station overnight.
JORDAN:
UK HAMS PLAN VISIT
Robin Bellerby, GM3ZYE, is in the early stages of planning an amateur
radio trip to Jordan next year and will be mainly - but not exclusively -
for members of the UK's Royal Signals, Royal Naval, and Royal
Air Force Amateur Radio Societies. Between 20 and 60 people are
expected to make the trip.
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DID YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?
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THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD IN SEGMENT TWO (2) OF OUR AUDIO SERVICES
QNEWS -- ALL OF THE NEWS ALL OF THE TIME at www.wia.org.au/vk4
QNEWS available in Audio after 1400hrs UTC Friday.
WIAQ COUNCIL NEWS:-
The WIAQ AGM held in Rockhampton last weekend was a huge success.
A large number of locals took the opportunity to meet with WIAQ
Council members, and more than 30 WIAQ members plus guests attended,
travelling from Brisbane, Mackay, Yeppoon , Mackay and Townsville
and Gladstone.
The RADAR CLUB BBQ was held to welcome visitors Saturday evening and
about 40 attended.
Clive 4ACC told QNEWS Gavin VK4ZZ Vice President from Townsville actually
managed to arrive this time. He had attempted to come down to a similar
meet a couple of years back but the car chucked it in near Bowen.
And Yes! Gavin finally managed to view the hippo and have his photo taken
with his infamous ex WIAQ hippo! A one time raffle no one wanted!
Speaking of Gavin, in his annual report he said that publicity for
our hobby is maintained in the Townsville/Burdekin/Dalrymple & Herbert
regions by the monthly Amateur Radio Hour program on Radio 4TTT-FM
presented on behalf of the WIAQ by Alan Stephenson/VK4PS.
WIAQ Councillor Clive Sait VK4ACC told how approx 70 printed copies
of WIAQ QTC magazine are printed and sent from Rockhampton for the
members choosing not to receive Amateur Radio Magazine
as part of membership. E-mail versions (several hundred) are also
being sent from Rocky with the assistance of Nev VK4KNB and the
Rockhampton RADAR CLUB.
From our Presidents Report for WIAQ AGM we heard how all
Committee meetings have been conducted from the home of
Marg VK4MEG and Ewan VK4ERM although for much of the year
Ewan has been unavailable in person due to interstate commitments.
Regional councillors have attended by teleconference using at least
two phone lines. Council meetings commence at 1930K. They are held
on the second Tuesday of each month, and are always open to members.
The patience of all councillors attending the meetings is appreciated
especially those remote councillors attending by teleconference who can
be on the line for several hours. The cost of these teleconferences
has been kept to a minimum by skilful planning.
A lot of time and effort has been expended in particular by David VK4DCG,
Bill, VK4AZM and Ken VK4KF to develop a sustainable budget which builds
our reserves at a modest growth rate while delivering services and
incentives to the membership of the WIAQ.
Through his program of club visits Ken has been able to hear first hand,
sometimes louder and more pointed than he would like, the expectations
of clubs and individuals and has been able to bring the brick-bats and
bouquets to the Council Meetings.
In conclusion VK4ERM President Ewan in his yearly report said that
this has been an eventful council year and the tempo will continue
into the next. It is an exciting time to be part of the Amateur Radio
fraternity and the WIAQ in particular.
All those who have been involved please continue with your support and
efforts and encourage others to participate.
With ACA liaison hat on Glen VK4DU says the main issue discussed of
late has been the operation of amateur radio stations on board
foreign yachts whilst alongside or at anchor in Australian ports.
We are waiting for a definitive statement from ACA central office,
however, in the interim, the Northern Regional Manager ACA
sets out the ACA position (ie. if boat clears customs -
operator must have VK callsign).
There has also been some concern expressed from our intruder watchers
at the lack of ACA follow up to complaints of illegal operation, etc.
The Liaison Committee are seeking advice from ACA on how to best address
this problem.
WIAQ AWARDS ANNOUNCED.
$950 awarded in grants to the Dalby, Gladstone, Sunshine Coast Clubs
and to WICEN.
Council decided to make these grants in each of 3 objective areas:
Lifting the profile of Amateur Radio in Queensland.
Community Support by Queensland Amateur Radio Groups and Individuals
Support the growth of the Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network
in Queensland.
Dalby and District Amateur Radio Club proposed the building of a
CB UHF repeater for its area. The purpose stated was to help promote
the Club and the Hobby of amateur radio out in the bush.
This project was worthy of substantial support from the WIAQ and was
considered under category 2.(Community Support).
Gladstone Amateur Radio Club proposed upgrade its repeater site to maximise
communications for all. The desired outcome of the project is for a greater
footprint for existing repeaters receive capability and add a repeater for
APRS to give coverage for maritime / Land mobile base operations.
This is yet another project worthy of substantial support from the WIAQ
and was also considered under Community Support.
Brisbane Area WICEN applied for a grant to be put towards the purchase of a
quantity of Coaxial cable and fittings for use by WICEN in SE Queensland.
Assessors Comments and Recommendation:
The Brisbane Area WICEN have done much good work in the past and are to
be commended for their tireless efforts.
The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club applied for a grant to obtain some
professionally manufactured, high quality portable vinyl banners for
the purpose of lifting the profile of amateur radio in the Sunshine coast
and adjacent areas of Queensland. SCARC participates in a number of
amateur radio activities including car rallies, Cycle Queensland,
Lighthouses on the Air, JOTA/JOTI. The Club has achieved publicity at its
Club House by the use of a member constructed sign mounted so as to be
observed from the adjacent highway.
This innovative application that was considered under category 1
(Lifting the profile of Amateur Radio in Qld.) and it was considered that
the WIAQ grant substantial support.
It would be appreciated if a report be supplied in the next couple of years
to establish the benefits of these banners.
It has been noted some applications received were rather limited in their
documentation and may not have done full justice to their application.
Some larger projects might have been split and have received consideration
under a different category.
It is recommended that when applications are called for future grants the
current grantees be requested to supply a brief report as to the
effectiveness of their project.
Finally but not the least important by any stretch of the imagination, it
was pleasing to see both VK4ACC Clive and President Ewan VK4ERM received
WIAQ merit badges.
CLUB ACTIVITY IN DETAIL WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
Please be advised that the next meeting of Logan West AR&EC, will be on
the 2nd Monday the 10th May due to 3rd being the Public Holiday.
Ron Bertrand will be the guest Lecturer for the evening.
The first of da Education classes commences on Sunday the 16th May which
will be the ARCS course, commencing at 09:00 Local.
Around the Clubs - a tad of news picked up at the WIAQ AGM in Rocky.
Bowen Radio Amateurs Group
hams in region keeping a low profile
Mount Isa and District Amateur Radio Club
2 main active hams Bruce/VK4ISA and Joe/VK4SWR
The Townsville Amateur Radio Club (Inc)
some repeaters replaced, some repeaters installed
WICEN active again in the community - logistic support and SES joint
exercise
beacons being moved to Mt Stuart and being added to
ATV project nearing completion
radio theory classes continue, new members include computer engineering
professionals, citizens band operators, defence personnel and grey nomads
JOTA 2003 was a big event - 6 field stations utilised
More from Townsville later..
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
This is Sue VK4ST with the news from the Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club.
A new Committee was elected at the AGM on the 13th March 2004.
The Executive Committee is as follows:
President is Paul, VK4KKK, the Vice-President is Lloyd VK4ERQ,
Secretary Rosemarie Scholt, and the Treasurer is David, VK4TDR.
And of course the Past President is Roy VK4IG.
The new Station Manager is Roddie VK4LED.
There is to be an auction and car boot sale on Saturday the 24th April at
the Clubrooms, 85 Harper St Nerang. The bootsale will start at 0900 hours,
with gates open to sellers at 0800 hours. The Auction will commence at
1100 hours, there will then be a barbecue at noon, followed by a general
club meeting at 1300 hours. If you are attending the barbecue, please
bring a salad or some ancillary food, while meat will be provided by the
Club.
Ladies are welcome to join in the sales if they have any crafts, jams, etc.
Anyone interested in taking part either in the boot sale or the auction
should contact the Station Manager, Roddie, VK4LED.
His mobile phone number is 0418 776 127
Thanks Susan...
Now our only other club news in this week comes from....
Yes you guessed it.. TARC in TOWNSVILLE
Actually compiled by Gavin we announce for the first time here on QNEWS
Of plans afoot to equip VK4RMK and VK4RDY repeaters in the near future
with a tone-controllable UHF Link which will enable the Sunday transmissions
of QNEWS from here in Mackay via VHF into the Central Highlands.
Townsville region operators, you have only up to close of business today
to contact Steve VK4JUS to put your name down for the Mt Pleasant
Endurance Ride next weekend May 1,2,3.
TARC Exams a session will be held May 8th.
No not Ham N Eggs, but Fish N Chups on the beach as Tarcadians farewell
Phil and Leslie from midday April 25, on the beach at Pallarenda Park.
Next VHF Scramble happening Tuesday April 27th starting 147 MHz
Next Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net dates and times, Monday 10th May 7pm
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF
This coming Wednesday (the 28th) is the April meeting of the Brisbane VHF
Group. It'll be held, as usual, at the home of Rob Bathgate VK4ZDX, 53
Arrol Street, Camp Hill, starting around 7:30 pm. All VHF-interested
amateurs are welcome!"
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
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
WIA EXAMINATIONS IN VK4
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
VK4 AMATEURS WHO ARE JP's
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
CONTESTS AWARDS and SPECIAL EVENTS WITH CHRIS EDMONDSON VK4AA/VK3CE
WIA FEDERAL CONTEST EMAIL= contests@wia.org.au
OFFICIAL VK Contest Site = www.vkham.com/contests/index.html
CONTESTS AWARDS and SPECIAL EVENTS WITH CHRIS EDMONDSON VK4AA/VK3CE
Date Event/Contest
---- -------------
April
..-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-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)
G'Day all once again. I'm Chris Edmondson, VK4AA with a look at upcoming
contest activity.
Seeing it's ANZAC Day as I speak, I hope you all make it to today's marches
to show a digger we all care.
Thanks.
Of course, that also means the Harry Angel is behind us for another year, as it
was contested last Friday night not tonight as some calendars originally advised.
But if you're really at a loose end tonight, presumably because you didn't march fast enough,
you'll find more than enough action out there just waiting for you to tune into.
And all of these ones are on today:
The SP DX RTTY Contest runs 1200Z to 1200Z tomorrow;
The Helvetia Contest runs 1300Z today to 1300Z tomorrow;
QRP to the Field demands you listen carefully, but runs 1500Z-2400Z today.
The Florida QSO Party and Kentucky QSO Party both start at 1600Z today,
and are joined by the Nebraska QSO Party at 1700Z.
Finally, the CQC PSK31 Kontest starts at 1900Z today.
I mention these foreign contests not so much because VK operators will rush to join in,
but to remind you of something important: every weekend of the year - every single one -
has contest activity of one kind or another.
Even if you don't join in as an active participant, merely by listening you will improve
your skills as an operator, and gain the confidence you need to be a force to be reckoned
with on the local front.
Anyway, that said, May gets off to a busy start with the Westlakes CQ Repeater Contest
spanning the several days from May 1 right through May 7, then on the very next day, May 8,
it's the World-Wide Mills Weekend. May 8 all the way to August 8 is the Six Metre World-Wide Marathon
on the Magic Band. And the month of May is nicely rounded off with the VK-Trans Tasman
80m Phone Contest on May 22.
June keeps the action up with the other leg of the VK-Trans Tasman 80m Contest,
this one for CW, of course, on Saturday, June 5. The following weekend, on June 12 and 13,
is the ANARTS RTTY Contest for 2004.
With all the Trans-Tasman activity literally around the corner now, it's high time to hear
a few words of encouragement from this contest's manager, so next week we'll be joined by
Bruce Renn, VK3JWZ, manager of the Trans-Tasman events, surely some of the premier ham radio
sporting activities of the annual South Pacific calendar.
This week's contest spotlight is aimed at the ANARTS WW RTTY Contest, held annually
on the second full weekend of June each year. This year, that's June 12 and 13, with operation
from zero hours UTC Saturday until zero hours UTC on the Monday.
By the way, although it's a world-wide contest with eager participation from all points of the compass,
the ANARTS acronym actually stands for Australian National Amateur Radio Teleprinter Society,
so there's another Aussie export success.
Anyway, the organisers don't want participants working themselves to death in this one,
so while there's a 48-hour total contest period, single operator stations are limited to not
more than 30 hours of total operating time, although you get to choose which hours you take off.
Multi-operator stations may operate the entire contest period.
Direct contacts on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres only are the bands to use. CW purists
will be horrified to learn that all digital modes except Morse Code are permitted.
Your exchanges should consist of RST, UTC and CQ Zone.
A station may only be worked once per band, but may be worked on other bands for
QSO points and multipliers.
I was going to point you in the direction of the official contests page at www.vkham.com,
but it doesn't yet list rules for this contest.
There's a very good but rather dated guide to it at www.sk3bg.se/contest/anartsry.htm
In special events, listen out for EuRadio, a weekend of Radio celebrations on May 1 and 2,
marking the enlargement of the European Union. Ten additional countries join the Union
on the first of May.
The Irish Radio Transmitters Society, IRTS, will activate ten special event stations with the
EI25 prefix and a suffix representative of the new member states. In addition, the IRTS HQ station
EI25EU, will be coordinating the event from Dublin.
And while we're visiting the Emerald Isle, the Mayo Radio Experimenters Network has
activated special event station EI zero EU from Mayo to commemorate Ireland's upcoming
Presidency of the European Union.
EI 0 EU runs up to the end of June.
We have many further Special Event stations in our listing shortly...stay 'glued'.
We'll catch you again soon, in the mean time some further detail
and addresses I've mentioned in this 'cast.
73 all from Chris, VK4AA.
SPECIAL EVENTS
* denotes new on calender
MAY 1 and 2
EuRadio, a weekend of Radio celebrations on 1st and 2nd May 2004
to mark the enlargement of the European Union.
For more details, visit the IRTS website www.irts.ie
*MAY 8-9 AND MAY 16
TM8MAI - For the 59th anniversary of the end of WWII, the F6KWP ARS
from the Maginot Line and on the 16th from the Mai Lorrain d'Ugny.
QSL via F6KWP ARS.
MAY 20 - JUNE 20
Authority has been granted by Industry Canada to Bill Metcalfe
to use the Special Event Callsign VC6X to celebrate the 150th
Anniversary of Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn (1833-1868) who is
the first to receive the Victoria Cross for his military heroism
during the Crimean War of 1854-1856.
The authority is valid from May 20, 2004 to June 20, 2004
*JUNE 6.
TM60VS - From the Vercors area, will celebrate the 60th anniversary
of Isere liberation by partisans on June 6th.
QSL per operator's instructions.
*JUNE 3-7
TM6OGM - From the Sarthe area near Le Mans, on CW/SSB,
80, 40 and 20 meters.
QSL via F5NLX.
*JUNE 6-20
TM6SME - From the Normandy, Sainte Mere Eglise, "Omaha and Utah
Beach areas".
QSL by request only to F6IPS.
*JUNE 5-12
TM7HAM - From HAMEURO, this Ham show happens on June 13th in Longlaville
France. QSL via F6KWP ARS.
*JUNE 5-12
ON4HAM - for HAMEURO QSL via F6KWP ARS.
*JUNE 6-20
TM7OAA - For the 70th anniversary of the French Air Force,
the 128th French Airborne ARS, F6KAT, will be on all bands
from 160m to 70 cm, all modes.
QSL via F6KAT.
ENDS JUNE 30th 2004
EI-0-EU
Mayo Radio Experimenters Network in Ireland have activated special event
station from Mayo to commemorate Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the
European Union.
EI0EU runs for 6 months starting January and runs up to the end of June.
*ENDS DECEMBER 31 2004
HS-72-B FROM THAILAND
This special event call sign has been issued to celebrate
their counties Majesty the Queen's 72nd birthday.
The call sign will be in use during any SEANET activities.
QSL via operators' instructions.
(sarl)
ENDS DECEMBER 31 2004
Hiram Maxim Memorial Station W1AW at ARRL Headquarters will identify
using a "/90" designator through the end of 2004.
The W1AW/90 call sign reflects the 90th anniversary of the League's
founding by Maxim and Clarence Tuska in 1914.
Operation as W1AW/90 began April 3.
W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q, said he'll encourage guest operators
to use as many modes as possible, including RTTY, PSK31, satellite and even
Hellschreiber.
(sourced to ARRL Letter)
ENDS DECEMBER 31 2004.
SPECIAL EVENT STATION ZS-100-FLY
A special event station has started operating from ZS to celebrate
100 years of powered flight.
The call sign of ZS 100 FLY is being used and the station will be
operational from various Airports, Historic monuments, Air shows and
Aviation sites throughout 2004. A special collectors item QSL card will
be issued. The station will operate on all HF Bands and 2 metres.
* denotes new on calender
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
WIA Federal President VK1LK Ernie was heard on ABC Radio this week,
In both Newcastle and Canberra.
A 30 minute discussion on CW and amateur radio.
Good marketing for the hobby Ernie!
MONITORING SWL AND SCANNER NEWS
http://www.scanaustralia.bigpondhosting.com
133.900 MHz is the frequency normally used by the RAAF Roulettes Flying Team,
so get your scanner cause they will be in the air near you soon!
May 2 at the Barossa Airshow
May 15 - 16 the Caboolture Air Spectacular
May 22 - 23 doing battle above the Darwin V8's.
Don't forget freq is...... 133.9 MHz
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
The C56JJ DXpedition is approved for DXCC according to PA4JJ.
* MEANS NEW ON CALENDAR
UNTIL APRIL 27
An Island Expedition is on air April 24-27 which just happens to be
for the "Communication World of Amateurs of the Philippines".
Special call 4G2F is on the Island of FUGA in the Philippines.
10, 20, 15, 40 meter band especially on IOTA frequencies.
Ruben, DU1RSM writing in "the DX-List says DX1CW is the club station
operating callsign 4G2F.
UNTIL APRIL 27
8Q, MALDIVES.
Pierre active as 8Q7QQ from the North Atoll.
He has been heard mainly on 30/17/12m.
QSL via his home callsign HB9QQ.
UNTIL APRIL 30
MARION ISLAND
Ludwig Combrinck, ZS6WLC, and Pieter Stronkhorst, ZR6PSR, two staff members
of the Hartbeeshoek Radio Astronomy Observatory Space Geodesy Program,
will conduct a scientific expedition to Marion Island (AF-021)
during April. They will depart on 1 April aboard the SA Agulhas and,
depending on offloading of equipment and other workload, will start
amateur radio operations as ZS8MI on 7 April until around 30 April.
Plans are to operate SSB and 15 wpm CW. They expect to leave the
island on 1 May. On board the SA Agulhas Ludwig ZS6WLC will sign
ZS6WLC/MM. QSL via ZS6M, Bernardus Roode, P.O. Box 158,
Kempton Park 1620. Further information (including on-line logs and
direct QSLing policy) can be found at:
www.hartrao.ac.za/geodesy/marionweb/main.html
(via sarl news)
* UNTIL MAY 2
Dan VK8AN and Ron VK8NRI are on Viney Island which is in the Bonaparte
Archipelago probably until April 27, then on Long Island from
the 27 or so until end of the 2nd of May.
Signing VK6AN from Viney Island and VK6LI from Long Island.
QSL direct to VK4AAR.
JW5RIA Bear Island until June
JW5RIA will operate on 160 to 6 metres CW, SSB and digital modes.
Q-S-L as directed on the air.
UNTIL DEC 31
OZ8A is in Greenland and will be active using the special call OX2KAN
to celebrate the 175th anniversary of his town.
He operates mainly on CW on all the HF bands. There are also
plans to operate from the NA-134 IOTA island group.
TILL JUNE 2005
Dwayne Barbee KE4RVT is on the air from war-torn Iraq.
Assigned YI9RVT and will be operating SSB and CW on all
bands from the city of Al Kut.
* new on calender
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ARDF
WIA ARDF COORDINATOR VK3WWW Jack vk3www@alphalink.com.au
http://users.mackay.net.au/~ron/
http://www.homingin.com
http://www.ardf.org.au
Jun 12 ARDF/Foxhunt at SERG convention Mt. Gambier
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- DIGITAL
The 3rd UK Packet Radio Conference will take place on 15th May,
anyone with a interest in Packet Radio in the region is encouraged
to attend and like previous ones it should be a good opportunity
for everyone to get together and swap ideas.
Like to find out more? contact Paula g8pzt@blueyonder.co.uk
EchoLink node 124630 G8PZT-L.
(Via the Turkiye Paket Radyo Haberlesme Grubu)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- IOTA
http://rsgbiota.org
http://www.425dxn.org/iota
http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~iota/
IOTA DIRECTORY - 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Larger than ever with 136 pages, this anniversary edition features
an historical review, much of which has never previously been published.
It includes IOTA island listings, DXpedition stories, the Most Wanted,
and articles on how to get started in IOTA.
IOTA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
First of two major events to celebrate IOTA's 40th Anniversary
will take place in Southern Germany during Ham Radio 2004.
IOTA can't offer an IOTA operation there but the next best thing
is the Birthday Party afloat on Lake Constance.
The second major celebration will be at the RSGB HF and IOTA Convention
22-24th October 2004 close to Gatwick. More on this later.
NEW IOTA REFERENCE NUMBER ISSUED
OC-265 VK9 Coral Sea Islands Territory South.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- MEDICAL
IHS = www.groups.Yahoo.com/group/IHSradio/
IHS = www.IHSOFMN.org
PHARMACISTS = www.malpensa.it/iphg
John Kirckof KB0UUP helps organise a rather important group,
IHS or the "International Health Services" is a mission group
which does medical, surgical, and dental work, mostly in
Honduras.
Since IHS send many teams to remote locations where there is no
electricity, you can see where radio communications plays a huge role
in the day to day success of the mission.
An invitation exists for you to visit them in cyberspace,
www.groups.Yahoo.com/group/IHSradio/
www.IHSOFMN.org
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF AND ABOVE (the plumbers delight)
Rex, VK7MO will be in VK6 in early May during the Eta Aquarids meteor shower
and initially intends to operate from Eucla on the WA/SA boarder.
TX on 144.330, FSK441B, and Rex will use the DXPediton procedures outlined
on the NSW VHFGroup DX site.
Working to the East Coast from 0630 to 0830 EAST and beam half way
between Melbourne and Sydney so VK1/2/4 should use the Southerly hot spot
and VK3/7 the Northerly hot spot.
Operations will commence on 1 May for several days.
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