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THE BEST QNEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK
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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.
NATIONAL NEWS
FEDERAL WIA PRESIDENT ERNEST HOCKING VK1LK
In the Audio edition you will hear VK1LK reporting the very latest
"lay of the land" as far as this new look WIA goes.
NewsWest Editor Presenter Dennis Muldownie VK6KAD issued a
"Superflash" last Wednesday, news that VK6 amateurs have now
voted for a National WIA!
In April, at the AGM for the VK6 division, the amateurs of VK6
overwhelmingly voted down the initial co-lateral agreement, and narrowly
voted down the draft constitution.
Michael Owen and Glen Dunstan met with the VK6 council to clarify and explain
the constitution and address VK6 reservations.
May 4 2004, with 32 amateurs present, the vote was overwhelmingly
to proceed with the National WIA. There are still reservations,
but they are now "nuts and bolts" arguments.
This move comes in the light of continuing upgrades in the papers
circulating on this subject, revised financial detail concerning the change,
and the listing of the many things the VK6 Division needs to include in the
collateral agreement. The amateur fraternity in VK6 has been busy beneath
the surface discussing the issues on air, at clubs, and by e-mail.
The meeting was ably assisted by an interesting and informative talk by
Michael Owens, which undoubtedly gave us the feeling we now part of the
national conversation, and not isolated in the boondocks.
The VK6 Committee will now meet this week to get things together for the
meeting on the 16th.
One WIA coming up!
So where are we? As of Wednesday VK1's e-mailed Divvy newsletter stated:-
VK1, VK4, VK5, VK7 support a new organisation. (Ad VK6..ed)
VK2 support a new organisation subject to legal opinion on the motion
passed at their AGM.
VK3 will not commit until they have a legal opinion on the new constitution.
As we require 6 divisions to vote for the motion to pass, it is
important that divisions have a little more time to consider the issues.
The maximum time is the end of May thereafter we would have to apply to
the companies office for extension of time to complete the AGM.
(material sourced to VK1LK, VK6KAD and VK1 emailed newsletter)
GENERAL INTEREST NEWS FROM 'DOWNUNDER'.
The Australian Broadcasting Authority has decided to change
the transmitter site and technical specifications of
commercial radio service 3YB Warrnambool.
3YB currently operates on 882 kHz on the AM band from
Bushfield on a maximum CMF (cymotive force) of 630V directional.
The ABA decided to allow the transmitter to be moved to an
alternative site at Blighs Road, Purnim, approximately 14 km NE
of the existing transmitter site.
The variation also allows for the CMF to increase from 380V to
450V in the sector 180-230 degrees.
(Media contact Donald Robertson, ABA Manager Media and PR)
NEW WIA MEMBERS.
Either VK2 are doing something right in attracting new members, or every
other division just isn't proud enough to let us know they also attract
the 'odd' new bod!
Timothy Tuck VK2XTT Penrith F
Jamie Mills VK2TPE Colyton F
Donald Withers Hornsby Heights A
Philippe Derbyshire VK2FIL Cowra F
Craige Strudwicke Greystanes A
Jonathon Berry VK2HFL St Ives F
Edward Thrift VK2ARA Unanderra F
Clinton Kumpel Newtown A
John Wells VK2AUB Farmborough Heights G
Geoffrey Carmont VK2HEF Carlton F
Philip Greaves VK2ZZY Riverwood F
Gary Davies Blackheath F
PLC/BPL
ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, has appealed to President and fellow
Texan George W. Bush to withdraw his support for broadband over power line
(BPL) technology.
The League last week also issued a call for members to support Haynie's
request.
In a speech at the convention of the American Association of Community
Colleges, President Bush advocated changing technical standards to
encourage BPL deployment in the US.
Haynie told Bush that while the League supports universal and
affordable broadband access, BPL is the wrong direction to take.
In direct response to the Bush speech, the ARRL is asking its members to
support Haynie's request for the White House to withdraw its support for
BPL technology. It is important for radio amateurs to get the facts across
to the White House."
Haynie speaking on ARNewsLine said amateur radio has reached a defining moment
in its history and he is issuing a call to arms.
"This is the time that amateur radio is going to have to pull together and
speak with one big voice," Haynie says. "And, on our website, we put the
contact information and I want everybody to go there and look at it
(www.arrl.org) and you can write the president, you can write your
congressman, you can write your senators you can call 'em.
"Anything like that is helpful because amateur radio has been around for a
lot of years and I'd hate to see it end based on a technology like this
that any engineer worth their salt would be able to say, 'Well, this sounds
fun but it's just not going to work.' "
The ARRL Web site provides an information package
http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/HTML/plc/cta/
explaining how members can contact the White House and members of
Congress to express their views on BPL deployment.
"Do it now!" ARRL's Dave Sumner urged. "We need thousands of responses
from all parts of the country, right away, if we are to make an impression."
With limited exceptions, short-wave listeners may file formal complaints
if broadband over power line (BPL) signals interfere with their reception.
ITU Radio Regulations require member nations to "take all practicable and
necessary steps to ensure that the operation of electrical apparatus or
installations of any kind, including power and telecommunication
distribution networks, does not cause harmful interference to a
radiocommunication service."
(sourced to ARRL Letter)
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 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 VK2
WICEN can be contacted by phone on 04 0839 7217
operations@nsw.wicen.org.au.
There is a weekly net each Thursday evening on HF at 2100 hours
3.6 MHz, and on VHF/UHF at 2130 hours on linked repeaters
(Mark Cheeseman VK2XGK, is President, WICEN (NSW) Inc.)
CANOE PADDLE FOR LIFE - LISMORE TO BALLINA - 24-26 April.
This went of very well to satisfaction of the organisers.
No major dramas or mishaps, comms worked as expected.
Involved 14 operators giving 141 duty hours.
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
NEW Banners and LOGO.
The new WICEN (Vic) logo continues to grow in popularity, and each time
they are displayed members of the general public approach and ask
for more information.
The sample banner and arm band logo is displayed on
www.vic.wicen.org.au .
All WICEN (Vic) members are now encouraged to obtain at least FOUR of the
arm badges. These are available from treasurer Andrew Weir VK3HFT at the
heavily subsidised price of only three dollars each.
Andrew may be contacted at aweir@parade.vic.edu.au
Alternatively send a note to PO Box 106, Mitcham Vic 3132
with details of your request.
June 6th.
Kenda Navigational Rally.
A motor bike rally on bush roads in the Mt Disappointment area,
just north of Kinglake.
Further details of WICEN activities and membership may be obtained
initially from Bruce Bathols VK3UV, Tel 9580 6424, or email to
vk3uv@wia.org.au
RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
Homeland Security First to Define Interoperability Requirements for
USA's First Responder Community
"Statement of Requirements" Outlines Future Public Safety Wireless
Communications and Interoperability
The SoR, marks the first time the 50,000 public safety agencies have
a document that defines future requirements for communicating and
sharing information in a manner that allows for the most effective
use of that information.
It is the overarching umbrella program within the Federal government
to help public safety agencies improve public safety response
through more effective and efficient interoperable wireless communications.
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
Hey have you seen the new posters for the Radio and Electronics School?
There are 2 posters available. One is directed towards the young people
of our community, both male and female. We have deliberately omitted showing
male adults sitting in front of a radio or using a Morse key.
Instead we have tried to convey the image of youth, fun and technology,
with the use of electronic kits, kit building and a very happy (female)
station operator. The other major graphic in the poster is of the
Novice Fast Track CD ROMS. With all of these images together, we are trying
to say "Gaining a Novice Amateur Certificate of Proficiency is easy,
even kids can do it".
The other is aimed squarely at mariners. It focuses on safety, simple repairs
and "always having contact". It too depicts the simpleness of the course and
hints at digital communications.
These posters can be used in conjunction with V K 5 M M s' excellent
promotional material or on their own. Distribution points could include your
local scout den, electronics emporium, Hamfests or even boat club and marina
bulletin board.
Because the Radio and Electronics School is not for profit, we anticipate
that the posters could also be placed on school and council library notice
boards.
Believe it or not even the community bulletin board at McDonalds could be
utilised.
Just keep in mind that these are cleared periodically and you may have to
resubmit them.
Posters are available from the school web site under supplementary downloads.
Are you interested in becoming a radio amateur?
Perhaps you are a novice, and want to upgrade?
Why not visit our web site at http://www.radioelectronicschool.com
and have a look at the courses we have on offer?
www.users.on.net/mickeymouse is Rob, VK5MM's new web site primarily
to educate Australians about Amateur Radio and also offer an easier
way to view samples and download Promotional Material.
The Promotional Material includes ....
AR Information & Promotional Brochure.
This Colour Brochure is designed for prospective Amateurs and allows you
to enter your local contact details in the contact boxes at the end of
the Brochure before printing.
AR "Pin Up Board" Sign (for Brochures)
The colour A4 Landscape poster is designed to catch peoples eyes on a
notice board and has a section to pin the Promotional Brochures to it.
AR Stickers.
There are two versions, a standard and a personalised call sign version
allowing you to enter your call sign on the stickers before printing.
The sizes supplied can be printed on readily available A4 sheet stickers
(4 per page) for home printers. They can also be printed
professionally.
AR Logo
The AR Logo is designed for T-Shirts, badge or cap printing. Excellent
results can be obtained, even on home printers with readily available
"transfer" sheets.
A lot more content will be added including an on-line
Multimedia Tour of AR. If any Amateur's could offer pictures or sound
bites for the Multimedia project, I would be very grateful. Further, I
would appreciate any Web Masters adding my URL to their Web Site to help
promote the hobby.
Thanks very much .... Rob VK5MM
INTERNATIONAL
New Zealand
Experience Marlborough 2004 NZART Conference:
When - Queens Birthday weekend, 5th & 6th June 2004.
Where - Marlborough Girls College, McLaughlan Street, Blenheim.
Contact - Conference Secretary: Helen Harris ZL2TPT
e-mail - mt.adde@xtra.co.nz
IRAQ
In Iraq with call sign YI3DX he helped institute a central
telecommunications authority along with assigning frequencies to local
law enforcement groups. He was also responsible for issuing YI
Amateur Radio licenses to both nationals and visitors.
He, is Fredrick Matos W3ICM, whom the US Department of Commerce has honoured
with its Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Achievement.
An employee of the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA), W3ICM/YI3DX was welcomed home by Commerce Secretary
Donald L. Evans who thanked him for his role in "expanding freedom around
the world.
(The Daily DX; PVRC; via ARRL Letter)
ALBANIA:
FIRST DX COM JUNE 19-20
That nations hams will hold their first DX convention this year,
June 19 and 20 in the city of Tirana.
More information on line at www.za1a.com
GREECE
2004 Summer Olympics Award Series from Greece
The Greek R.A.A.G. has the certificates featuring historic images of Greek
Statutory / friezes of sports events from the country which originated the
Olympics.
They've done a great job.
Check out www.dxawards.com/inet2004.htm
A special and interesting "countdown on the air" program will be active
from many Greek radio amateurs on last 99 days until 13 Aug the
starting day of the OLYMPIC GAMES 2004.
Nine (9) Multi operators special Event Stations as SX9A, SX8A, SX7A,
SX6A, SX5A, SX4A, SX3A, SX2A and SX1A from the nine (9) Greek regions,
are active now until 12 Aug.
These stations will be on the air every 10 days one by one, to celebrate
GAMES
NO QSL manager, QSL via Greek Bureau ONLY.
More info, calendar and on-line logs for the "2004 OLYMPIC GAMES
Countdown on the air program" you will find at:
http://www.qsl.net/sv2ngct/sx.htm
OLYMPIC PREFIXES FOR GREEKs and FOREIGN HAM
The Greek Communications Authority has announced that Greek radio
amateurs may use the optional SX2004 or SY2004 call sign prefix from 1
June 2004 until 15 November 2004 to commemorate the Athens Olympic Games
and Paralympic Games 2004.
Also foreign radio amateurs, as visitors in Greece, from CEPT
countries or from countries with reciprocity (U.S.A., Canada , Cyprus ,
Switzerland and Australia) can use the special prefix J42004 from 1 Aug
2004 until 15 November 2004 without any license from Greek Authorities.
All others need communicate with Greek Authorities for special
permission.
Note that you can find the official website of ATHENS OLYMPIC GAMES 2004
at: http://www.athens2004.com
(SV1CNS-VASSILIS - (AUTHOR SV2AEL-SAVAS))
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.
CLUB ACTIVITY IN DETAIL WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
Clairview Mayday Weekend:
The fun fund raising weekend between the Mackay and Rockhampton Radio Clubs was
very big this year.
The place was full of used treasure to dispose of!
VK4AIV Wal the auctioneer nearly collapsed from exhaustion and had to stop and
have a refresher during proceedings.
About 30-40 attended coming from Mackay Club, Rocky Radar Club , VK4MAR from
Noosa , and even 3 from Central Highlands Club (
Tieri, Dysart and Springsure.)
A fishing club was in attendance and they joined in buying equipment they knew
nothing about or have never seen before.
What would a fisherman want with a couple of More keys?
For travellers a temporary 70 cm repeater was installed on the local hill at
Clairview for the weekend as a WICEN exercise and
IRLP linked Mackay and Rocky 2m repeaters.
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.
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
438.275 VK4WIE
Moreton College of TAFE off Cavendish road Mt Gravatt.
on the 4th floor in Block B 7.30pm. Meeting the 11th.
DALBY AND DISTRICT
The next general meeting will be held on 6th June 2004 and members are
asked to be assembled at Burtons Well Camp Site in the Bunya Mountains
at 9.45 am, later that day repairs will be carried out to the
vk4ret repeater complex.
So get on up and have a great day out with the family.
Bring your own picnic gear and whatever your BBQ requirements are.
DARLING DOWNS
May 10 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.
LOGAN WEST
IRLP node 6402
Please be advised that the LWAR&EC will meet Monday at the
Scout den. Guest Lecturer is Ron Bertrand, meeting commences
at 19:30 sharp.
MACKAY
IRLP node 6450
The Mackay Amateur Radio Association will be meeting Wednesday 12th May
at 7.30PM at Swayne Street, North Mackay.
Members and visitors welcome. Please bring your own chair.
SUNSHINE COAST
HAY HEY it's Sunday!
Past President of the WIAQ Geoff VK4KEL back in harness for QNEWS
Checkins this month, reporting among his 24 call-backs the clubs two newest
amateurs, Husband and Wife team Bob and Ruth Mottlee - otherwise known around
the Sunshine Coast as.... the Motley Crew - VK4HAY and VK4HEY
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
Interested in Amateur Radio?
Interested in the Exchange of Technical Info and Ideas?
Interested in Great Socialising with others that share your interests?
Interested in great equipment bargains?
Interested in spending a weekend at the best spot on the Queensland coast?
Interested in participating in the famous Sunday Morning Cricket Match?
THEN YOU MUST ATTEND THE FAR NORTH AND NORTH QUEENSLAND AMATEUR RADIO
GET-TOGETHER FNNQARG!
FNNQARG the sound the cassowary makes as it tries to swallow your transceiver
So today on QNEWS a timely reminder that it really isn't all that long
UNTIL THIS SOUTH MISSION BEACH GET-TOGETHER.
Happening at the Beachcomber Coconut Village at South Mission Beach
on the Queens Birthday Weekend, from PM Friday 11th of June until AM
Monday 14th June.2004
Here is what some hams have said about FNNQARG!!
the jEcKel/VK4JKL ................. see you at the beach!
bring your treasure!
Wally / VK4DO ......................it will put a glint in your eye
and quicken your step !
Mark / VK3TCD ..................... its better than freezing yer backside
off somewhere inland!
Don/VK4BY ......................... great for all the family - we will be
there too!
See, hams from all over want to be there!
don't miss out on the best get-together in the ham cosmos!
Beachcomber Coconut Village, South Mission Beach, Phone 1800-008-129
to book your accommodation -
there are still some cabins left but they are going fast !
What happens?
The latest ICOM and DIAMOND gear on display.
The Out of the Trailer Monster Treasure Auction
The infamous NQ vs FNQ Cricket Match
World Class ARDF/Foxhunting exercises.
PLUS:-
The Famous singalong with the band of renown -
Electrical Caution unplugged.
Obtain further information from:
Gavin/VK4ZZ phone 07 4779 1161
packet VK4ZZ@VK4ZZ.#NQ.QLD.AUS.OC
email vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/fnnqarg.htm
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
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 8 TOWNSVILLE
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/exam.htm
theTARCinc Exams Group Leader Wally/VK4DO
PO Box 661 Thuringowa Central.
QLD 4817
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 10 TOWNSVILLE
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 requT, 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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QNEWS - MAY 09 - OPERATIONAL
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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
Date Event/Contest
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May
.8-.8 WW MILLS WEEKEND
.8- Until August 8 Six Meter Marathon WW on the Magic Band **
15-16 NZART Sangster Shield
..-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
19-20 International Museums Weekend Event
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. I'm here to tell you about the Contests, Awards and Special
Events happening in our part of the world, and new on our calendar this
time around is the NZART's Sangster Shield, coming up on May 15 and 16
sure enough, that's next weekend.
Also one to mark with your highlighter is August 14 and 15, the
Remembrance Day Contest. Yes, use a highlighter. Hard to believe it's
already only three months away.
Okay, the NZART Sangster Shield Contest is on May 15th & 16th, 0800-1100 UTC
each evening. The full rules are on the NZART contest website for this
CW-only event. To add to the fun and challenge, the maximum output of your
transmitter must not exceed five watts for the Sangster Shield section.
Contest Manager is Glenn Kingston ZL2KZ, and he's got all the info you
need if the web site's left you wondering about something.
On the awards front, last week's QNEWS story on the P29ANZAC event reminded
me of that very colourful P29 Bird of Paradise Award. This award is
conferred when you are able to provide evidence of confirmed contacts with
five P29 operators in three separate provinces of PNG. A certificate
acknowledging that the holder has met the requirements of the Bird of
Paradise Award is sent to successful applicants.
You can get the details in full from Peter, P29KPH, PO Box 384, Ukarumpa
EHP 444, Papua New Guinea.
In Special Events we have a few interesting items for you, starting with
the May 1 to 16 operation of HF3UE, which is active now on 80 to 2 metres,
all modes, to celebrate the accession of Poland to the European Union.
QSL via SP3RNZ
Also on the air May 1 to 16 is special call PI75AA, operated by the Dutch
national amateur radio society, VERON, to celebrate the 75th anniversary
of headquarters station, PI4AA. That four alpha alpha certainly has a
ring to it! QNEWS has been told that all VERON staff, both current and
retired will use the special callsign PI75AA during this period.
On the air until today, May 9, is special call Echo Oscar 59 Quebec WW,
on the air on all bands from Ukraine to celebrate the 59th anniversary
of the end of WWII. QSL via UY5ZZ.
Going to air on both May 8 and 9 and on May 16 is special event station
TM8MAI, for the 59th anniversary of the end of WWII. The F6KWP ARS is
putting this one to air from two historical French war sites I'd have
no hope of pronouncing. QSL via F6KWP.
Coming up from May 20 to June 20 is Canadian Special Event Callsign VC6X,
on the air to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the first granting of the
Victoria Cross military award for conspicuous heroism, in this case awarded
during the Crimean War of 1854-1856.
And one in the pipeline won't actually be heard until September 9, but
organisers are hoping to put VI 80 VKG from Police Radio headquarters in
NSW. This year marks the 80th Birthday of Police Radio in NSW, and the
9th of September, 1924, saw the first transmissions for VKG by the
NSW Police.
Amateur Radio and its pioneering operators were largely responsible for
Police Radio operations in the early days, so to celebrate both the
involvement of Amateur Radio and the 80 years of VKG, a special event
station is planned for September 9, hopefully to run for 80 hours.
The organising group has requested the issue of the special callsign
VI 80 VKG to help mark this auspicious occasion. And it's thanks to
Bob, VK2JMP, for the early advice.
Time for me to crawl back under a rock for the next week.
Cheers until next time from Chris VK3CE I'll run through some contact details
in more detail here in the text editions.
MAY 8-9 WW MILLS WEEKEND
There is a web site with more information at http://www.qsl.net/g4cdd
MAY 8 till August 8
THE 6 METERS MARATHON.
You can follow this contest online at http://www.50mc.tk
The NZART Sangster Shield Contest is on May 15th & 16th,
0800-1100 UTC each evening.
Logs must be posted to reach the Contest Manager,
Glenn Kingston ZL2KZ, 53 Tannadyce Street, Wellington 6003, on or
before 12th June, 2004.
....AWARDS'....
BIRD OF PARADISE AWARD
This award is conferred when you are able to provide evidence of
confirmed contacts with 5 P29 operators in 3 separate provinces of PNG.
A certificate acknowledging that the holder has met the requirements
of the Bird of Paradise Award is sent to successful applicants.
Stations meeting the Award requirements can apply for the certificate
with a US$5.00 handling and postage fee. NOTE no IRC's accepted!
P29KPH Peter
PO Box 384 UKARUMPA EHP 444
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SPECIAL EVENTS
* denotes new on calender
*MAY 1-16
HF3UE will be active on 80-2 metres modes to celebrate the accession of
Poland to the European Union.
QSL via SP3RNZ
*MAY 1-16
The Dutch national amateur radio society, VERON, celebrates the 75th
anniversary of headquarters station, PI4AA, with special callsign PI75AA.
We are told all staff and retired and current, of PI4AA will use the
callsign PI75AA during this period.
*MAY 5-9
EO59QWW will be aired on all bands from Ukraine to celebrate the 59th
anniversary of the end of WWII.
QSL via UY5ZZ
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 1-7
GB-60-OL 60th Anniversary of Operation OVERLORD (D-Day 6th June 1944).
The station will operate on various bands SSB and CW at 21 Signal
Regiment Colerne during sociable hours and at the discretion of the
O/C Training Wing and his staff.
Further information contact GW4XKE - johnny-e@ic24.net
*JUNE 1-28
GB6DD - The 60th Anniversary of D-Day.
For further information contact G4OHX ( samg4ohx@btopenworld.com )
JUNE 3-7
TM6OGM - From the Sarthe area near Le Mans, on CW/SSB,
80, 40 and 20 meters.
QSL via F5NLX.
*JUNE 3-7
GB4OL - The 60th Anniversary of Operation OVERLORD (D-Day 6th June 1944).
The station will operate on various bands SSB and CW
For further information contact GW4XKE - johnny-e@ic24.net
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.
TM60VS - From the Vercors area, will celebrate the 60th anniversary
of Isere liberation by partisans on June 6th.
QSL per operator's instructions.
JUNE 6-20
TM6SME - From the Normandy, Sainte Mere Eglise, "Omaha and Utah
Beach areas".
QSL by request only to F6IPS.
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.
*JUNE 6 - JULY 3
GB6OL - The 60th Anniversary of OPERATION OVERLORD the invasion of
Fortress Europe.
The station will operate on all modes, starting June 6th for the 4 weeks.
Your QSL card will be required beforehand in order to receive their
special QSL.
PSE QSL via RSARS QSL BUREAU.
Further information contact G0SWY - G0swy@aol.com
*JUNE 19-20 International Museums Weekend
The fourth International Museums Weekend will take place this
year during the weekend of the 19th and 20th of June.
All are welcome to join in broadcasting from their local museums. Those
intending to join should initially register the museums to be
used, so that everyone knows who is taking part and where they
are located.
Registration is free via the website
http://www.ukradioamateur.org/imw
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.
*JULY 1-28
GB4OL - The 60th Anniversary of Operation OVERLORD (D-Day 6th June 1944).
This is the station which was on air back 3rd to 7th June.
Again this month GB4OL will operate on various bands SSB and CW at 21wpm.
For further information contact GW4XKE - johnny-e@ic24.net
*JULY 21 - AUGUST 18
GB6LOG - The 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam.
The station wil - SEPTEMBER 22
GB6LOP - The 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris.
The station will operate on all modes, starting August 25th for 4 weeks.
Your QSL card will be required beforehand in order to receive the
special QSL from this station. PSE QSL via RSARS QSL BUREAU.
For further information contact G0SWY - G0swy@aol.com
*SEPTEMBER 9
VI 80 VKG Police Radio NSW
This year marks the 80th Birthday of Police Radio in NSW - in fact the 9th
September 1924 marks the first transmissions for VKG NSW Police.
Amateur Radio was largely responsible for Police Radio operations in the
early days so to celebrate both the involvement of Amateur Radio and the 80
years of VKG, it is planned to run a special event station commencing on
this date (9/9/04) and run for 80 hours.
Callsign will hopefully be VI80VKG, organisers are still awaiting for
approval of this callsign.
The operation will be on all modes and operational between times to be
advised. QSL cards will be available.
(Bob VK2JMP VKG Sydney VIA VK2WI)
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
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THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report
(Measure twice - Cut once!)
PETER VK1KEP reports on the FCC Opens Smart Radio Proceedings
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a formal
proceeding intended to solicit comments on the use and applications for
cognitive radio systems.
So-called "smart radios" have the capability to adapt their use of the
spectrum , a smart radio system could sense their RF environment and
use this information to determine the optimal frequencies and
transmit power to use, while avoiding harmful interference.
Because of this operational flexibility, smart radios help promote
the most efficient use of valuable spectrum.
Through a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued late last year, the
Commission is seeking comments on ways in which in can encourage and remove
regulatory impediments to continued development and deployment of smart
radio technologies.
(submitted by vk4zz)
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
This week Westlakes set the benchmark with 37 callbacks into QNEWS!
Well done Frank and the team.
Amateur Radio on TV Teletext
Thanks to Dan - S50U, Joze - S52JK and the Cerkno Amateur Radio Club
- S50E, RTV Slovenija features Teletext page 726 (with four sub-pages)
devoted to Amateur Radio including spots from S50CLX DXCluster running
DXSpider software, SK3BG's Contest Calendar, 425DXN's DX calendar and
recent information.
RTV Slovenija can be found on
Eutelsat HotBird (12.303 GHz, Pol. V, SR 27500, FEC 3/4).
RTV Slovenija's web page at http://teletekst.rtvslo.si and S50CLX DXCluster
can be reached via the Web at
http://bonaparte.infrax.si:41115/cgi-bin/spider.cgi
(IRTS)
VoIP: Internet Linking for Radio Amateurs
-- by Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD
This is a guide to the four primary VoIP systems used by hams:
EchoLink, IRLP, eQSO and WIRES-II. The book is designed for beginners
who need information on how to set up and use these systems, but it
also provides plenty of technical "meat" for those who want to dig
deeper and explore how the systems actually work.
This may be the first book ever written about ham radio applications
of VoIP! Author Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD, is the creator of EchoLink
and one of the top experts in Amateur Radio Voice Over Internet
Protocol.
(Ian Abel G3ZHI)
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 15 - 16 the Caboolture Air Spectacular
May 22 - 23 doing battle above the Darwin V8's.
Gliding Operations must use and monitor 122.5 122.7 122.9
SWISS RADIO INTERNATIONAL GOING QRT
After 70 years on the air, Swiss Radio International has reached
the final phase of its retreat from international radio
broadcasting. ARNewsLine says there are no more daily radio
programs in English, and at the end of October the shortwave
transmissions will close down completely.
Radio Netherlands has prepared an investigative report on why, along
with a look back at Swiss international broadcasting 40 years ago.
You will find it at
www.rnw.nl/realradio/features/html/sri040408.html
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
Wayne Featherstone VK4ZRT the VK4 Intruder Watch Co-ordinator.
sends the following.
April 2004
FREQ MODE DETAILS/REMARKS
7.057 W2D UI Data.
7.087 A2D UI Data.
7.085 J3E Possible Pirate stn giving details as
VK4KYB Handle = Brett,
QTH = Maryborough. (NOTE 1)
10 M A3E Usual Asiatic pirate activity.
NOTE 1: Information passed on receipt to IW Federal Co-ordinator for his
attention. Subsequent checks of ACA database have not revealed a
holder for this callsign. No further reports received at 03/05/04.
INTRUDERS CAUSE PROBLEMS ON AMATEUR SATELLITES
Like on the HF bands, intruders on the Amateur VHF bands are creating
interference on Amateur Satellites. A world-wide effort has been launched
by the IARU Monitoring system to collate information about the culprits and
take steps through national Organisations to obtain support from
administrations to remove the intruders from the Amateur bands.
Steps to identify and help eliminate such interference will be coordinated
among all three IARU Regions, at two levels:
through the Satellite Adviser and Advisory Panel, and also through the
worldwide IARU Monitoring Service organisation, including
MS Coordinator Bob Knowles, ZL1BAD, and his three regional coordinators.
(sarl)
WW SPECIAL INTERE RSGB.
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