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THE BEST QNEWS YOU'LL HEAR ALL WEEK
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PREAMBLE -
ALL new radio amateurs in Australia will be required to undergo a practical
assessment in addition to a written examination or continuous assessment
by a credited institution.
This from the ACA Amateur Review placed on their website last weekend.
More in this edition of QNEWS.
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
ONE NATION - ONE WIA - ONE HELLUVA GOOD MOVE!
WIA board welcomes ACA review results.
WIA National President Michael Owen VK3KI, Vice President Ernie Hocking
VK1LK, Director Glenn Dunstan VK4DU and ACA Liaison committee member
Gilbert Hughes VK1GH met with ACA staff on Friday, May 28 to brief the
ACA on the new National WIA and to discuss the outcomes of the
ACA's review of amateur service regulation.
QNEWS has been advised the majority of "changes" will be implemented
with the introduction of the required change to the Amateur Licensing
Conditions Determination (LCD) - proposed to be completed by
end March 2005.
President Owen has welcomed the outcome of the review. "The ACA have
clearly conducted a detailed investigation of the options available, and
we welcome their findings" he said. "I am particularly pleased that the
proposed interference policy has not been implemented".
"There are a number of exciting developments in the ACA proposal,
particularly in relation to the new Foundation License and the
relaxation of the former prescriptive requirements for connection of
amateur systems to the internet".
"The WIA-ACA liaison committee is studying the ACA document closely,
particularly in relation to the band access privileges proposed for the
various license grades". Michael said.
The WIA has put together a skilled and experienced team to analyse the
ACA paper. The current WIA-ACA liaison committee has been joined by
Owen Duffy VK1OD and Ron Bertrand VK2DQ. Owen and Ron were two of the
authors of the well regarded CQVK submission to the ACA review.
The WIA will be conducting further dialog with members and the ACA over
the next few weeks.
Shortly we are going to be joined by one of those team members, Owen Duffy.
The first board meeting of the National WIA was held Saturday 29th
in Sydney, long involved but enthusiastic with tasks being allocated
to individual and group board members.
What effect will the adoption of the National Constitution have on
Divisional assets?
Phil Corby VK7 Federal Councillor and State President assures us
that adoption of the National Constitution does not affect in any way
Divisional assets.
Transfer or otherwise of assets will be fully dealt with in the
transition agreement between Divisions and the National WIA,
and you will be asked to confirm this agreement when it is
finalised by way of resolution at a Special General meeting of the Division.
The nature of Divisional Rules prevent disposition of assets except to a
body having a similar status with rules preventing distribution of assets
or payment of any profit by way of dividend to members.
At the resumed AGM the Federal Council in adopting the new Constitution
appointed seven directors to serve the WIA through its transition period.
Those chosen have talents and experience that are needed to guide the WIA
for the next two years. These are:
Michael Owen VK3KI, who will also be the new WIA President,
Ernie Hocking VK1LK, vice President,
Glenn Dunstan VK4DU
Trevor Quick VK5ATQ
Ewan Mcleod VK4ERM
Ted Thrift VK2ARA, and
Phil Waite VK2DKN.
Over the next few weeks here on the Q we will
MEET YOUR DIRECTORS. Last week it was Thrift and Waite,
This week Owen and Hocking.
As an aside QNEWS rebroadcaster VK4KD Ken on the Gold Coast pointed
Out we have as Directors, Quick/Thrift and Waite!
Ernest Hocking VK1LK
Licensed since 1981 when he held the callsign G4LKV.
Ernie has been a member of the VK1 division committee shortly after arriving
in Australia in 1997. Ernie became the WIA Federal president in 2000.
Ernie's amateur radio interests are in the areas of homebrew, QRP and CW.
Ernie spent his early career in the British Army working in a number of
roles including Royal Signals.
Since 1990 Ernie has worked in the IT industry where he specialises in IT
security and IT management . Ernie currently works as a consultant on a
range of assignments for a local Canberra company known as "Think Plan
Perform":
Michael Owen VK3KI
Has been licensed for over 40 years, has been a member of the VK3 Division
Council, and its Federal Councillor. He became a member of the Federal
Executive, and was Federal President at the time the federal body was
incorporated, having been largely responsible for writing the constitution.
He has been a WIA delegate to a number of Region 3 Conferences, and was a
Director of Region 3 for many years.
He was IARU Vice President for 10 years until 1999. He was the Chairman
of the IARU committee responsible for formulating the global policy in
respect of Article 25, the international regulations governing the
amateur services. He represented the IARU at the Special Committee on
Regulatory /Procedural Matters, Geneva, July 2 to 12, 2002 and was a
member of the IARU WRC 2003 observer team, responsible for coordinating
Article 25 matters.
By profession he is a lawyer, until 1997 a partner in Corrs Chambers
Westgarth, was resident partner in London for 6 years from 1988, and more
recently has been General Counsel for Quiksilver.
ACA NEWS
www.aca.gov.au
ACA review - outcome highlights
The Australian Communications Authority, in concluding its inquiry into
Amateur Service regulation, has decided to introduce a new entry level
licence giving access to the 3.5, 7, 21 and 28 MHz bands, plus 2m and 70cm,
with a 10-watt transmitter power limit be it voice or morse.
The only restriction is to "voice modes" or "morse code". There seems no
restriction as to modulation method except that it comply with an 8 kHz
bandwidth below 28 MHz.
Licence syllabuses are to be overhauled to provide greater emphasis on
interference resolution, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure
requirements and RF safety.
In the future all new radio amateurs in Australia will be required to
undergo a practical assessment in addition to a written examination or
continuous assessment by a credited institution.
The new Foundation licence will require the passing of an examination with
emphasis on the safe operation of amateur radio equipment, and a practical
element involving the operation of transmitters and receivers.
There will be no age limit nor tenure limit for this licence. It requires
the use of commercially made transmitting equipment.
The ACA has decided on a three-tier licence restructure - Foundation (new
entry level), Standard (Novice-Limited and Novice) and Advanced.(Limited,
Intermediate and Unrestricted). None of these licences will require the
passing of tests in Morse code telegraphy.
Good news for those who qualify for the Standard licence. When it is
introduced they will gain access to the 20m, 6m and microwave bands in
addition to their current Novice and Novice-limited privileges. A 100W PEP
limit will apply.
The Advance licensees will gain access to 2-letter suffix callsigns if
available.
On the controversial issue of the proposed "no interference" policy for
amateur stations, our greatest "win" is the removal of the 'no interference'
proposal which had been initially proposed by the ACA who now have
decided to strengthen the existing interference management arrangements.
It proposes that the responsibilities of those affected by interference and
the ACA's method of dealing with interference be published as an Advisory
Guideline under the Radiocommunications Act.
Although they now are NOT placing the onus on the amateur re interference
issues note that the devil will be in the detail of the method of
implementing the decisions.
The ACA will leave current callsign arrangements, to enable ready
recognition of licence type and geographic location. It will introduce
four-letter callsign suffixes in 2005. Some rearrangement of callsign blocks
will be required when the new licensing options are introduced.
In early 2005 overseas radio amateurs visiting Australia who hold a licence
recognised by the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications
Administrations (CEPT) are expected to be able to operate in Australia
without the need to take out a temporary VK licence.
Speaking of overseas operators, the ZL's are said to be awaiting THEIR
ministries announcement, reportedly due in hours and rumoured to also
be leaving their call signage alone, as ACA have done with ours, and
empowing their limited licencees with General class privleges.
The VK changes are outlined in the the PDF paper on ACA's website at:
http://www.aca.gov.au/
and follow the "Review of Amateur Service Regulation" link.
or direct http://www.aca.gov.au/aca_home/licensing/radcomm/amateur_review/
amateur_review_outcome.pdf
The paper is deserving of your considered reading and digestion; a quick
skim through is insufficient. Annex A to the document summarises the
key changes. While individually we may question the wisdom of some of
the decisions made by the ACA, some will no doubt be angry, we should
bear in mind the wide consultation undertaken by the ACA in the process.
Perhaps our greatest challenge will be in the area of education and
enthusing Foundation and Standard licence holders to upgrade where band
access incentives appear to have been removed.
The removal of restrictions on amateur stations connecting to the telecoms
network will be welcome by those using IRLP and Echolink and who want to
pursue future communications technologies as they evolve.
As the proposed ACA changes require amendments to legislative
instruments an implementation date is not known although early 2005 has
been mooted.
QNEWS does offer this "word of advice", DON'T rely on any web material
to be up to date OTHER than when you visit the official www.aca.gov.au
site. Through the week several other releases pertaining to the review
have been posted, in this edition we believe we've found them all! hihi.
But again, go to the ACA site always, then bookmark it for future
easier reference.
(Various sources including VK1ZKM VK3PC VK4ERM VK4KF VK7WI VK8NSB)
Now as promised, we are joined by Owen Duffy of the CQ-VK Group.
"Thanks Graham.
The CQVK project was initiated in May last year to stimulate wider
discussion and debate of the issues related to licence reform.
The CQVK project included conduct of two online surveys to gather
The opinions of radio amateurs and others on reform issues,
publication of reports on those surveys, development of an alternative
entry level licence proposal (The Discovery Licence) and development
of a 112 page submission to the ACA in response to their discussion
paper.
As you know, the ACA has released their report entitled "Outcomes of
the Review of Amateur Service Regulation". The report contains the
ACA's intended changes to the Amateur service following stakeholder
response to the recent discussion paper entitled "A Review of Amateur
Service Regulation."
The ACA conducted a substantial public consultation process and are to
be applauded for their resourcing of such a large consultation, and
the open way in which they conducted themselves.
The ACA has handed down its finding in what appears to be final form,
regrettably without offering opportunity for comment.
I believe that the package is generally good for us.
The key changes are:
removal of the Morse qualification requirements for all grades of
amateur radio licence;
introduction of a new entry level licence (the Foundation Licence)
along the lines of the UK Foundation Licence, although it will be
adapted to suit Australian preferences;
a three tier structure: Advanced, Standard, and Foundation;
translation of Unrestricted, Limited and Intermediate licences to
Advanced;
translation of Novice and Novice Limited licences to Standard;
a privileges package for the Standard Licence that is much greater
than enjoyed by Novice Licences today;
A generous privileges package for the Foundation Licence that allows
voice or Morse code at low power (10W PEP) using only unmodified
commercial transmitting equipment on all of 80m, 40m, 15m, 10m, 2m, and
most of 70cm.
Australian participation in CEPT Recommendation T/R 61-01 (reciprocal
licensing) is in progress.
The status-quo is essentially preserved in respect of:
higher operating power;
interference and interference management built on current
arrangements;
Apparatus Licensing as the vehicle for licensing Australian
amateur stations (though stations licensed under CEPT Recommendation
T/R 61-01 would be class licensed);
state significance of callsigns remains.
Nevertheless we hold some concerns, the most significant of which is
the disproportionately small increase in privileges moving from middle
to higher level compared to the qualification requirement.
Additionally, there will be issues that arise as the policy is translated
to the definitive Licence Conditions Determination.
The WIA board has invited Ron Bertrand and myself to assist them in
developing a WIA response to the ACA's policy announcement.
We have agreed and are both pleased to assist.
For myself, it is with cautious optimism that I have joined the
restructured "national" WIA. I think that the restructure, which
allows direct membership of the peak body by individuals, overcomes
one of the most significant impediments to quality representation that
existed and enables the WIA to be more democratic and consultative.
This restructure is an enabler, and just as it is important for the
new board and other officials to deliver on transparent democratic
consultation and representation, the organisation needs the membership
body - your membership and support are vital.
It is with the hope that the "national" WIA will be effective that I
suggest you may not hear too much more from CQVK.
With that, I again thank all those who contributed to our work, and
Ron Bertrand, Greg Parkhurst and Fred Swainston for their special
contribution.
This has been Owen Duffy for the CQVK project".
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL WITH ROBERT VK3KRB
WIA WICEN CHAIRMAN IS VK3ZRV
FULL WICEN DATE CLAIMER IS AT END OF SEG 3 IN PACKET
QLD Software Supports US Coast Guard's Deepwater Program
Mincom Ellipse Software, developed in Queensland, is one of the key
systems that has been selected for the Integrated Deepwater Systems
program, a sweeping multi-year, multi-billion dollar U.S. Coast Guard
program to boost the United States' ability to detect and combat maritime
threats to its national security.
Mincom Ellipse was chosen as the core logistics software for maintaining
new vessels and aircraft to be constructed for the U.S. Coast Guard
under the Deepwater program.
Mincom Ellipse is now operational at several U.S. Coast Guard sites
and aboard the first asset of the Deepwater program, the USCGC Matagorda,
a newly converted 37-metre "Island Class" patrol boat.
The Deepwater program involves the replacement and modernization of the
U.S. Coast Guard's aging force of cutters and aircraft and their supporting
command-and-control and logistics systems. It is the largest and most
comprehensive re-capitalization effort in the U.S. Coast Guard's history
dating back more than 200 years.
(Queensland Premier's Office)
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.)
July is the Wilderness Rescue Navigation Shield, to be
conducted at an undisclosed location over the weekend of 3rd-4th July.
At least twelve operators are required, so please indicate your interest to
Malcolm Alexander VK2YVA. As before, the location will be revealed on a
"need to know" basis, as the competitors themselves do not find out until
just beforehand. What we can say, however, is that it is a good three-hour
drive from Sydney, and that you will need to be self-sufficient (including
water) for the entire weekend, for all four seasons in one day.
It is intended to hold the State AGM in August, and there will be further
news in later Qcasts; however, this would be a good time to think about
running for a position on State Committee. Reckon you can do the job better
than they can? Think you can introduce some much-needed new blood? Well,
why not do it? What's more, you'll be guaranteed to be paid twice as much
as the incumbents!
WICEN VK5
WICEN state Coordinator Andrew, VK5EX.
2004 Coopers Rally
Dont forget the 2004 Coopers Rally will be held in the next couple of
months (31st July-1st Aug), with SCARC organising a stage (or two),
being the one they had last year, the Ridgetops.
If you wish to register, please contact www.coopersrally.com.au
You can notify Dave Clegg VK5AMK with any preference for stages and
operators.
RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
Dozens of tornadoes and severe storms hammered the northern Plains
and Midwest of the USA and as phone lines went out and cellular
systems got overloaded it was ham radio that was again called on to
provide storm spotting and other communications.
Amateur Radio Newsline's Don Wilbanks, AE5DW, told us more than a
dozen tornadoes swept across southern Nebraska the weekend of May 22nd.
According to news reports the tornadoes were part of three days of
severe weather that knocked out telephone service and power to
hundreds of thousands of people from Nebraska to Michigan to West Virginia.
Hardest hit was Hallam, Nebraska. EVERY building in Hallam was damaged
and all normal communications was cut off. This prompted the activation
of local A-R-E-S units under the leadership of Section Emergency
Coordinator Reynolds Davis, K-Zero-G-N-D.
QNEWS "States of our Nation."...1, 2, 5.
Hello QNEWS,
QBroadcasts have recommenced in Canberra and the Snowy Mountains area.
Yes, you heard it correctly, re-broadcasts of Qnews can now be heard on
Tuesday nights at 20:00hrs on:
VK2RSE 147.375 Snowy Mtns
VK2RFS 146.750 Bega (still working on the radio link, this should be up in
the next few weeks)
VK1RBM 438.025 Canberra
73 Scott vk1ham
Thanks Scott, now we vist VK5, here's Rob VK5MM
Jun 12 sees the annual ARDF championships at Mt Gambier, for All Enquiries
please contact Bruce at the Victorian ARDF, on 9888 7509
The South Coast Amateur Radio Club in VK5 hold regular "Shack Visits".
Stef Daniels, VK5HSX, Secretary of the Club says - as part
of the SCARC events they have had quite a few members nominating
their shacks for monthly visits on a Wednesday night throughout the
the year. This is for members to see other shacks and to get ideas
and promote their operating domains and perhaps "brag" a tad.
A great idea for something "a little different".
John, VK5ZTY has been hard at work and invented another great innovation
for Amateur Radio, Email over (APRS) the Automatic Position Reporting System.
John's system allows you to send an internet Email to anyone on the Net
from any APRS station, base or mobile, using the standard APRS Software
meassage facility found in applications like UIview. All the details about
Johns new Email System can be found at my Web Site under "TECH NEWS"
And While I'm on line, a quick "plug" for my website... Its primaraly for
educating interested people about Amateur Radio, but also where Amateurs
can get a range of promotional material to print out and spread the word.
Its at www.users.on.net/mickeymouse ..
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
Radio classes will commence on Saturday 12th June 2004 in Westlakes classroom.
Classes will run from 10.30 am until Noon! using Ron Bertrands series of CD's.
Classes are anticipated to run approximately 6 weeks. Help keep amateur radio
alive by enrolling in these easy to follow classes.
To enrol contact Paul VK2HMV on 0417 897 225, Paul is testimony to this
course, congrats to "His Masters Voice on the upgrade from VK1DAY...
Hammond@cci.net.au
A total of 79 candidates passed the South African RAE including
Me B R Herholdt of Durbanville. Me passed the class A examination
at the age of 9 years!!
BUT must now await new regulations to come into effect before she may
use her call sign.
Congratulations and a hearty welcome to all newcomers on the air.
May you all enjoy amateur radio for many years to come.
From ZS land where after sitting and having their papers immeadiatley
accessed AND a call sign issued, it was good to hear from VK7 that
National President Elect Michael Owen of the 1WIA has advised that
operationalal changes in National office will mean faster processing of
examinations, they will be given priority over all other tasks except
financial management.
INTERNATIONAL
SILENT KEY
Dr.Shrikant Jichkar, VU2SJA, Chairman of National
Institute of Amateur Radio, Hyderabad died as a result
of a road accident June Two.
Mr Suri, Founder, Executive Vice Chairman & Director NIAR
in a condolence message said......
"Dr. Shrikant Jichkar as the Chairman of National
Institute of Amateur Radio, Hyderabad has been a great
motivating force and a guide for the organization. His
dynamic leadership instilled several memorable
instances that shall remain for a life time.
The sudden demise of Dr. Shrikant Jichkar is not only
felt by members of NIAR but the entire Indian nation which
has lost a great leader and visionary representing
youth with his exceptional talent".
The untimely demise of Dr. Shrikant Jichkar VU2SJA is a great loss
for the Ham fraternity and that nation. VU2SJA held over 20 degrees
+ more than 17 Diplomas and was a dynamic leader.
(QNEWS from Jose Jacob, VU2JOS National Institute of Amateur Radio
Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad 500082, India Telefax: 91-40-23310287).
ZL3TIC says the KIWIS will be awaiting the next 11 days with
great anticipation! publication of changes to the
New Zealand Radiocommunications Regulations 2001 will be gazetted
that day... 17 June 2004
What does it hold in store?
Removal of Amateur Service Morse Requirement in the HF Bands!
The NZ Ministry has removed the morse operating competency from
the New Zealand syllabus with effect from 17 June 2004. Existing Limited
Amateur Operator licensees are deemed to be General Amateur Operator
licensees, however there will be no requirement for licensees to change
their callsign. The Ministry is also considering related matters such as
reciprocal licensing arrangements.
(zl3tic@mycom.co.nz)
Territorial Dispute Flares Up
Japan/Korea
A centuries-old territorial dispute between Japan and South Korea is again
escalating with the South Koreans placing a group of amateur
radio operators on the rocky islets known in Korean as the Lonely
Islands. To the Japanese they are the Bamboo Islands.
The radio station, licensed by South Korea, was seen as a
provocation by the Japanese. Some amateur radio operators in JA
are said to have interfered with the South Korean stations transmissions.
Many ham operators around the world were surprised to hear the dispute
because our service hobby stresses friendly international communications.
(packet bulletin)
GREECE
2004 Summer Olympics from Greece
Foreigner 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))
Demetre SV1UY says everybody visiting Athens for the forthcoming
Olympics is more than welcome to give a shout on 145.425 kHz PL 88.5HZ
or his mobile phone 694-4647485, so that "we can meet have a drink
and share hospitalities".
CLUB ACTIVITY IN DETAIL WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
BUNDABERG
Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club's Quarterly Meeting will be held 19th of June
SES Head Quarters in Kendall's Road 2pm.
Not only members but visitors are invited.
Technical Items, White Elephants and afternoon tea.
Bundaberg Club 's "Xmas Party in June" will be held at Sizzlers in Bourbong
Street
Friday 25th June at 1800 hrs. Again all Club members, families and visiting
Hams are invited.
Contact Rusty VK4JM or Ross VK4JRO .. ringh 4155 2665.
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.
Just a reminder that you next meeting takes place on the Tuesday 8th June
on the 4th floor of block B at the Moreton Institute of TAFE commencing at
7.30pm hope to see everyone there.
Please note as parking is quite often full at the front of the college
Brian VK4BBS suggests you come in the back entrance where there is any
amount of parking available.
Membership fees were due in March most I know are now up to date but if you
are one of those few who are not please get yourself up to date at this
next meeting Tuesday
Brian is also asking for suggestions for guest speakers etc.
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
The Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society held its general monthly meeting on S
aturday 29th May.
One of the burning questions for discussion was on which of the Club's
two repeaters the IRLP
should be, and members voted overwhelmingly to return it to its original
repeater, VK4GCC,
146.700, the Mt Tamborine Repeater.
On Saturday June 19th commencing at 0900 hours there will be a general
cleanup of the
Clubhouse and members are asked to spare a little of their time for their
Clubhouse. One of the
things that have to be done will be to repair the guttering on the front of
the building. However it
won't be all work and toil as there will be a barbecue provided.
The Society is looking to organize a trip to Archerfield Airfield and would
like to hear from any
members who would be interested in joining this expedition. The excursion
will be sometime in
September or October and the cost will be approximately $25.
A bus will be chartered and we will have to plan this trip well in advance
as it is difficult to get in to
this particular venue.
The Society conducts Amateur Radio Classes at our clubrooms in Nerang. It is
hoped to
commence AOCP classes in a few weeks. These classes will be presented by the
club tutor Ron
VK2DQ. Classes are open to everybody - You do not have to be a member of the
Club to come
to our classes. AOCP classes are normally held one night a week on a day and
time that most
suits the group.
If you are ready to upgrade to AOCP or even just want to do a refresher
course then please
register your interest with our Education Officer Kath VK4KU on telephone
5539 3530.
The Society is continuing with its very successful Wednesday night
programme, Q5.
Subjects covered recently include: the history of amateur radio,
selective fading, basic electricity,
the history of the calendar, the history of rocket science, Edwin Hubble
and the discovery of the cosmos, precision measurement, and how the
internet works told by one who ought to know.
The program can now be heard in most states of Australia and is gathering
a growing number of adherents.
The Gold Coast Club is always on the lookout for prospective students for
Ron Bertrand's highly entertaining and informative classes toward the
NAOCP and the AOCP. Anyone interested should please email kath vk4ku,
Education Officer, at vk4ku@goldcoastamateurradio.com
Thanks Sue.
This is QNEWS, now to Logan and their President Peter Harding.
News from Presidents desk of the Logan West Amateur Radio & Electronics club.
The club is once again been asked to supply Communications for the
Springfield
Horse Endurance ride to be held in the Greenbank/Springfield area over the
weekend
27, 28 & 29th August 2004
We are looking for assistance from Non Amateur operators who have UHF CB, and
Licensed Amateur's who have access to VHF / UHF Amateur and UHF CB
equipment.
We anticipate to have available a local temporary UHF CB repeater in
operation for
the weekend, along with our own UHF VK4RXG on 438.500, and using VHF
simplex frequencies.
A roster for operators will be assembled once I have numbers typical
operating time is
3 to 4 hours per day, staggered start and finish times depending just where
on the
course they go.
If you can assist please send an email to Peter at briscal@optusnet.com.au or
by
phone 3800 3305 after 19:00 nightly.
MARYBOROUGH
Maryborough Amateur Radio Club Don't meet at the Maryborough State High
School, as we said last week, in fact Maryborough has ceased to exist.
Probably a good time to highlight why we don't like repeating the same
old item from a club week after week, but rather a club re writes material
on a Weekly basis to
a/.. keep it current and b/ make it a little more interesting
for you the listener.
REDCLIFFE
The Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club Inc are holding the re Annual
General Meeting on the 21st of June 2004 at 7.30pm at their club house,
Macfarline park, Klinger Road, Kippa Ring.
TOWNSVILLE (AND REGION)
(QNEWS NQ CHIEF VK4ZZ GAVIN REPORTS WEEKLY)
- WHISPERS ON THE ETHER:
All -
** ACA releases Outcome of Review of Amateur Radio Service -
get a copy from
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/amateur_review_outcome.pdf
The WIAQ web site http://www.wia.org/au/vk4 has a link too**
Atherton region -
** Tinneroo Dam still running over strongly **
** Moonbounce lecture from John/VK4TL was outstanding **
** A good roll-up to Mission Beach from the Tablelands
is expected - also from Cairns **
Cairns region -
** nil this week **
Central Highlands region -
** nil this week **
Mackay region -
** nil this week **
Townsville region -
** Townsville IRLP system a bit closer to operation
- issued node 6444 **
** FNNQARG ! Raffle tickets on sale - ICOM IC-V8 as prize **
** LOOK OUT for the next TARC Ladies Group Lunch - July or August**
** Book NOW for the July 10th exam session **
** Keep the ear to the ground for news about the
Wayne/VK4WDM Derection Party **
** Keep the ear to the ground for news about the
Gary/VK4ABW Derection Party **
** Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net - next net June 7th at 7pm **
** Scramble! Next Scramble is June 22nd with
Scramble leader Wally / VK4DO **
** Steve/VK4JUS wants more operators for Maggie Island Swim !! **
** TARC doing Groper Creek Markets July 3rd **
and thats all for this week from the bleary og
VK4 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ATV
Again after last week talking of the ATV group a correction in from John Firth
To say the SEQ-ATV Group hold a weekly net WEDNESDAY 7:30pm on the
SOUTHSIDE Repeater VK4RAX 147.075 mhz positive offset located on MT.COTTON.
SEQ-ATV group still hold their monthly meeting the first Friday of the month
at WAVELL HTS STATE SCHOOL Minore St. Wavell Heights.
So again... instead of us re-hashing details each week we really would
appreciate
Fresh material when you require an item "rebroadcast".
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
VK4 Enquires to:-
Dr Paul Rollason, International Commissioner, QLD
Keep up to date with the latest news about JOTA/JOTI, internet, and radio
Scouting, plus lots of other opportunities throughout the year to contact
Scouts throughout the world. More details of this Group plus much more can
be found at www.scouts.com.au in the 'International News' section under
JOTA/JOTI.
VK's MOST WANTED
Norman vk4fon writing to the ANARS group says He's after some RF Power
Amp transistors.
These for the Ten Tec 505 Transceiver Power Amplifier Board part number
90195 With Transistors fitted numbered 2N2631 .
So if you have a pair of 2N2631's in in your Junk Box contact VK4FON
by email.
vk4fon@touchbase.com.au
WIA FEDERAL CONTEST EMAIL= contests@wia.org.au
OFFICIAL VK Contest Site = www.vkham.com/contests/index.html
Greetings, and G'Day all once again.
We start as usual with the Contest Calendar, and our first item is for next
weekend, June 12 and 13, with the ANARTS
World-Wide RTTY Contest for 2004. We've given you the full rules several
times for this one, including last week, so instead just listen out on
80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres in digital modes for that one.
Also next weekend, June 12 and 13, is the Westlakes Anniversary Year Super
Contest. This one's on all bands from HF to UHF, in all modes, and it
couldn't be simpler to get into the action. We've not heard these rules
before, so just quickly, it starts at 2000 hours UTC next Saturday, the
12th, ending at 0800 hours UTC on Sunday the 13th of June.
This one really does use all amateur bands, and in any mode. You score one
point per contact, and simply call:
"CQ 40 YEAR CONTEST". Each station can be logged only once. Certificates
will be issued for the highest points in categories: HF, 6 Metres, 2 Metres,
70 centimetres and Open. A participation certificate will be awarded to
ALL stations which submit a log, and note that a minimum of just 5 stations
need to be worked to qualify.
A couple of weeks later, on July 3, comes another well-known Aussie test.
It's the Jack Files Contest, and it takes place between 0800 and 1400 hours
UTC, July 3. The rules are the same as for last year. You might remember
that the Jack Files is broken into six separate one-hour blocks, which means
that repeat contacts are allowed in each one-hour block. This rather clever
arrangement means that even a relatively small number of contesters can be
kept very busy for as long as they care to participate in the action.
There's the usual selection of modes available (sideband, CW, whatever),
plus PSK31 for the digitally inclined.
The concept of the Jack Files Contest is to work as many stations and as
many different Queensland shires and towns as possible. But the most
important thing, we're told, is to have fun. It's up to you how seriously
you compete. Many stations who participated last year expressed how much
they enjoyed the contest and catching up with people they have not contacted
for quite a while.
The Jack Files is also a good chance for clubs to use that club call, and
maybe enjoy an evening mingling and taking turns to operate the station.
Hopefully all of the new HF privilege amateurs will be keen to have a go
at a contest that is as much about having fun and making new friends as it
is about winning, so come on and give it a go. All contest operation is
bundled up in one spot, which is 80 metres only, from 3.5 to 3.7 MHz, which
puts all licence grades on an equal footing. Of course, our new Foundation
licensees will also be able to join in next year. I bet they'll be looking
forward to that!
Anyone who requires more information about the Jack Files, or wants the
official shire and town code list, should contact John Spooner, VK4AJS,
on 0412 989 530. You can E-mail John, too, as vk4ajs@optusnet.com.au
Just a few weeks ago there was quite a flurry of activity for the
2004 Harry Angel Sprint, held back in April. Well, there's no time-wasting
in the Contest Manager's house, that's for sure. You see, by the time you
hear this, the results of the Harry Angel for 2004 should already be up on
the vkham.com contest results page. Many thanks to Ian Godsil, VK3JS,
for pulling out all stops.
Now, speaking of results, here's a good one published in a club newsletter.
Each year, members from Adelaide's very active South Coast Amateur Radio
Club participate in the Summer Field Day. Its members operate in the 24hr
"Multi-operator" section under the callsign VK5ARC portable. Well, this year
was no exception. The polished team of Barry VK5KBJ, Steve Callow VK5PCY,
Stef VK5HSX and Steve Harris VK5HBE operated portable from Barry's block on
the very appropriately-named Loud's Hill. Well, the team duly received a
certificate for 3rd place, scoring 1330 points, which is a pretty good effort.
Well done boys. And if you're down Adelaide way and would like to
participate in ANY contest with the SCARC and members, please call
Barry Bates, VK5KBJ on 0412 308 571, or E-mail him on vk5kbj@iprimus.com.au
We should just have time for a very quick look at a special event station.
Well, this one's intriguing! It turns out I could have been talking to some
similar-minded car racing fans while waiting in front of the late-night TV
for the endless rain to settle at last week's Indy 500!
Yes, just as we see each year in Melbourne with VI3GP, an Indy 500 special
event station recently received the green flag. But that's only the start of
lots of activity. Sure enough, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Amateur Radio
Club - callsign W9IMS, for Indy Motor Speedway, of course - has been
designated the official radio club of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
All as it should be, I'm sure, but we're told it's the first time a
ham radio club has received such a distinction.
The Brickyard, as the circuit is affectionately known, is just incredible.
They can seat almost half a million spectators at each race, and the main
straight is just over a kilometre long. Anyway, W9IMS special event operation
continues around 1.840, 3.840, 7.240, 14.070 on PSK31, 14.240, 21.340,
28.340, 50.140 and 144.240 MHz, as well as 146.52 MHz FM simplex.
W9IMS will now operate special event stations for all races in the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Triple Crown.
The next two are the US Formula 1 Grand Prix on June 20 and the
Brickyard 400 for NASCAR on August 8.
Operations are due to begin about three weeks before each race but will
end on the respective race days. Stations working or monitoring W9IMS are
eligible for an official W9IMS Indianapolis Motor Speedway QSL card.
Include an SASE with QSL requests to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Amateur
Radio Club, USA. Stations outside the US may QSL via the bureau.
For more information, contact David Spoelstra, N9KT, n9kt@arrl.net
I'd better run. Cheers from Chris Edmondson, VK3CE and VK4AA.
Thanks Chris, just recapping the 2 Major Contests next weekend,
ANARTS World Wide RTTY Contest
Commence at 0000 UTC 12th of June
Finish at 2400 UTC 13th of June....a full 48 hours.
Operating modes can be any Digital mode other than CW.
Frequency bands are 80 40 20 15 and 10 metres.
Single Operator entries can operate up to 30 hours only.
Multi Operator entries can operate the full 48 hours.
A copy of the rules and a points table can be obtained
from http://users.bigpond.com/ctdavies
By Packet Radio to VK2CTD@VK2WI or
Telephone 9624 3989.
(Colin Davies VK2CTD)
JUNE 12 - 13
WESTLAKES Anniversary Year Super Contest.
All bands HF to UHF, all modes.
Here are the rules:
From 2000 Saturday 12th to 0800 Sunday 13th June (UTC)
All amateur bands, any mode.
Scoring: 1 point per contact.
Call: "CQ 40 YEAR CONTEST"
Stations can only be logged once.
Certificates will be issued for highest points on the following categories:
HF, 6Metres, 2 Metres , 70 centimetres and Open.
A participation certificate will be awarded to ALL stations who submit a log.
A minimum of 5 stations need to be worked to qualify.
THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report
(Measure twice - Cut once!)
We often hear from VK1KEP with stories of a technical nature here, let's
pull Peter away from the bench for just a moment to hear some words
of wisdom on 'Halley's Comet, the Transit of Venus, and the WIA'.
Those Amateur Radio operators who were old enough to have seen Halley's Comet
a once in 76 year event -- and who next Tuesday see the Transit of Venus -
effectively a once in about 170 year event -- are also living at a time when
the WIA is remaking itself -- a once in 95 year event.
My advice is, firstly, make a pin-hole viewer to safely observe the Transit of
Venus from about 0530UTC next Tuesday 8th June, and secondly, don't miss the
opportunity to talk-up the new WIA and your local club or group to prospective
new Amateurs.
For QNEWS Australia, Peter Ellis VK1KEP
MONITORING SWL AND SCANNER NEWS
aus_scanner@yahoogroups.com
http://www.scanaustralia.bigpondhosting.com
Let's fly Jetstar!!
Frequencies
Avalon Airport
130.225 Mhz
505.475 Mhz
505.775 Mhz
Melbourne Airport
130.925 Mhz
505.175 Mhz
505.475 Mhz
505.775 Mhz
Note that these are 'company' frequencies, not air traffic control
freqs. Their exact use should be known soon
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
Mark Wall of the IRTS says EL/EI5IF Liberia is in Monrovia for the next
6 months. While there, he will operate using the callsign EL/EI5IF and
will try to operate as often as possible on most HF bands including WARC.
Dave Court, EI3IO, recently made the first ever contact between Ireland
and Croatia (9A) on 70 MHz. Dave made contact with 9A3AB on the 15th of
May last during a Sporadic-E opening. Stations in Croatia have just
recently gained permission to use the 70 MHz band.
(Mark Wall irts)
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 16
*VK9L, LORD HOWE ISLAND. Bill, VK4FW, announces activity will be on all
HF bands CW/SSB/RTTY and 6 meters. For more details, visit:-
http://www.odxg.org
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
ENFORCED IN THE APPLE ISLE
Gavin, VK7HGO advises the court notices for the 25 May 2004 reports that
a person appeared in court on 26 counts of knowingly using a
telecommunications service (UHF CB) to harass another person.
Lets hope this trip to court deters the person !
(vk7wi)
ENFORCEMENT: A "RADIO SUMMER CAMP" TO TRAIN MORE PIRATES
Now here's one that we know will interest the FCC enforcement
folks.
Please don't call Stephen D a pirate. He's a micro broadcaster.
As D tells it, the term "pirate radio," though once a badge of honour,
is misleading... painting pictures of "the high seas transmitters".
Stephen wants to reclaiming the airwaves, 'hood by 'hood, milliwatt
By milliwatt.
To that end, he's spent the past several years training would-be broadcasters.
His four-day Radio Summer Camps, sponsored by Free Radio Berkeley, offer
DIY instructions for building transmitters and antennas, along with advice on
handling FCC agents when they come a knocking.
It would seem these summer camps are an attempt to seed an army of
micro-broadcasters to reclaim what he calls "stolen property:
the airwaves, a public resource."
(Radio Intel and ARNewsLine)
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
Friendship Games in Russia and ARDF in China
Khabarovsk, in the Russian Far East, will host the 8th Friendship radio
games August 14 to 18.
Suzhou, about an hour by train inland from Shanghai in eastern China, will
host a Chinese national Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) contest in
October 2004.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
http://www.raotc.org.au
OLD TIMERS First Monday of the Month.
Listen for VK3-O-T-N at 10am Melbourne time on 7.060 Megz and 3.650 Megz.
Times and frequencies are as follows: -
10AM - Melbourne time all year ie. both E.A.S.T. and D.S.T.
145.700 MHz FM. 7.060 MHz SSB 3.650 MHz SSB
0100 hours UTC all year 14.150 MHz SSB beaming North.
0200 hours UTC all year 14.150 MHz SSB beaming West.
8:30PM - Melbourne time all year 3.650 MHz SSB
Call backs follow each transmission.
News for inclusion in the club broadcasts will be welcomed by club secretary
Arthur Evans VK3VQ abde17@ozemail.com.au
or Allan Doble VK3AMD amdo@iprimus.com.au
http://www.raotc.org.au
Long time WIA member and former WIA Victoria and Federal Intruder Watch
Coordinator for many years, Alf Chandler VK3LC celebrated his 99th
birthday on Tuesday, 1 June. A birthday party was held at the
Moorabbin Radio Club.
(wiavic)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- SEANET
http://www.seanet2004.com/
Gopal Madhavan reminds every one that the Seanet 2005 will be held in
Bangalore from the 7th to 9th October 2005. Planning has already been
started by the Seanet 2005 committee, and the venue has also been
zero-ed on.
Bangkok is the years conference, 19th to 21st November 2004 where over
100 foreign delegates are expected not just from the Southeast Asian
countries but as far away as Mexico, Germany etc.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- MILITARY
OPEN AND SHUT CASE!
AIR FORCE JAMS GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
A new military radio system is jamming remote-control garage doors in
communities near this Florida Panhandle base. During testing of the
$5.5 million two-way radio system at Eglin Air Force Base, homeowners
in the area reported that their garage door openers failed to work or
went wild by themselves.
An FCC spokesperson had some bas news for local homeowners.
If the Air Force has been running the system within its licensed frequencies
then the users of garage door openers may have to change the operating
frequencies of theirs.
QNEWS - DATES:-
Contest Dates
DX Dates
Special Event Dates
VK4 Examinations Dates
VK4 Amateurs who are Justice of Peace
VK4 Major Gathering Dates
WICEN Dates
CONTEST DATES
May
.8- Until August 8 Six Meter Marathon WW on the Magic Band **
Jun
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)
BACK TO SPECIFIC QNEWS DATES
DX DATES
* MEANS NEW ON CALENDAR
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
BACK TO SPECIFIC QNEWS DATES
SPECIAL EVENT DATES
* denotes new on calender
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 will operate on all modes, starting July 21st for 4 weeks.
Your QSL card will be required beforehand in order to receive the
special QSL from this station.
QSL via RSARS QSL BUREAU.
For further information contact G0SWY - G0swy@aol.com
AUGUST 25 - 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.
QUEENSLAND (VK4) EXAMINATION DATES
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 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
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
theTARCinc Exams Group Leader Wally/VK4DO
PO Box 661 Thuringowa Central.
QLD 4817
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
QUEENSLAND (VK4) JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
GLADSTONE
Rick WRIGHT, VK4HWN Justice of the peace QUALIFIED 4972 7147
HERVEY BAY
Geoff Stephenson, VK4OT 4124 4764
Albert Woodward, VK4IK 4124 4863
SUNSHINE COAST
Amanda Winchester, VK4HIP is registered as a Justice of the Peace
3/148 Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore 4558
Phone 5443 5708 (Outside school hours please)
Geoff Sanders, VK4KEL is registered as a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) and is on telephone 5445 0280
QUEENSLAND (VK4) MAJOR GATHERING DATES
June 11/14
FNNQARG ! South Mission Beach
July 25th
2004 Brisbane VHF Group Antenna Day.
This year it'll be better with 23 centimetres covered, says Doug Friend,
as well other measurement opportunities for antennas, feedlines and
transmitters
that active VHF and UHF amateurs need. You can plan to bring along your
antennas and other equipment for testing.
Like last year it'll again be at the Mayfield State School, off Florence
Street in Camp Hill on the 25th of July, so keep it in mind and plan to be
there!
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
Sep 17-19 Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club AGM
Camp Fairbairn near Emerald from 5pm Friday afternoon
to 10am Sunday morning.
WICEN EVENT DATES
Check with YOUR WICEN coordinator to confirm dates etc
Additions to qnews@wia.org.au and/or vk4zz@smartchat.net.au
VK4 June ..26 King and Queen of the River Swim (provisional tarc date)
VK2 July .3-.4 Wilderness Rescue Navigation Shield
VK4 July ..-.4 Strand Mini Swim No.1, Sunday morning
VK4 July ..-24 Strand Mini Swim No.2, Saturday afternoon
VK5 July 31 - Aug 1 ROSA 2004
VK4 Aug ..-07 Strand Mini Swim No.3, Saturday afternoon
VK2 Aug ..-.8 Hawkesbury Bridge to Bridge
VK4 Aug ...21 Magnetic Island to Townsville 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
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