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THE FOLLOWING BULLETIN CAN BE HEARD IN THIS PREAMBLE
When communication counts, count on QNEWS..
NATIONAL NEWS
WIA FEDERAL PRESIDENT IS ERNEST HOCKING VK1LK
president@wia.org.au
WILL HAM RADIO BE SHUT DOWN WITH WAR DECLARED?
Some amateurs have been wondering if the FCC will shut down Amateur Radio
due to events conected with Gulf War II in the Middle East.
The short answer is "NO"...... in the USA.
The ARRL letter says just prior to the Gulf War, '214.4(b)(4) of Title 47
of the Code of Federal Regulations was deleted. This section had mandated
the closing of all Amateur Radio stations except Radio Amateur Civil
Emergency Service stations in the event that the president proclaimed a
war or national emergency.
The last time Amateur Radio was shut down was during World War II, although
the FCC continued to give Amateur Radio examinations.
When QNEWS asked the President of the WIAQ on Australia's stance, Ewan
VK4ERM said " I have heard nothing on this front, Graham. I expect nothing
except perhaps some increased monitoring of our bands but we really fade
into insignificance compared with the capacity and reliability of other
domestic and international voice and data communications links.
The rules of WWII cannot apply now.
Finally, why stifle potential intelligence sources that in the recent past
have proven so beneficial?"
WIA President Ernest Hocking VK1LK told QNEWS " difficult to give an
'official view' since this is down to the government and the ACA.
However given the US situation and the fact that it is now greater than
24 hours old I do not believe that at this point in time
that is likely to happen. In practice I suspect that the events in Iraq
will be over before any practical measures could be taken."
By the way, if your into 'utility' monitoring try 11.175/180
NOISE WORKS 1
Internet data over power lines.
The race to deliver high-speed internet access over powerlines is
intensifying with an Israeli developer courting Australian power utilities
for a local trial.
Powerline communications is one of the latest "last-mile" solutions for
delivering broadband into the home, reducing the expensive infrastructure
and installation costs of cable and satellite networks.
At least half-a-dozen Australian energy companies are running powerline
communications trials, says telecommunications analyst Paul Budde, but it
remains "a technology that is not yet proven".
In September, the NSW Government issued an expression of interest for trials
to deliver internet access using the Transgrid electricity network.
Responses are still being considered.
(SMH via vk2news)
NOISE WORKS 2
In an article at Salon.com titled, "The myth of interference" on 12 March,
David Weinberger explained that Internet architect David Reed tells how
bad science created the broadcast industry, and explains interference to the
great mass of folk who think that radio frequency interference is 'your'
problem when it's more likely a design or construction issue.
Peter Ellis VK1KEP says to find the full article, browse to
www.salon.com and click on "Tech & Business".
EDUCATION
THE WIA FEDERAL EDUCATION OFFICER IS RON SMITH VK4AGS.
VK2DQ Ron Bertrands Internet course is on the web at
http://www.radioelectronicschool.com
Morse Training Transmission 3699 kHz on air 24 hours a day.
The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club broadcast CW every Sunday night
from 7:30pm QLD time on 3.535MHZ.
Amateur radio and the challenge of change
VK4BB:-
The debate in Australia about the need for a new Entry Level licence has
now been expanded into a call for the review of the entire amateur
licensing system.
A research report entitled "Amateur radio and the challenge of change"
has been co-authored by Jim Linton VK3PC and Roger Harrison VK2ZRH.
They wrote a similar paper in 1985 that is still being referred to today
and won the prestigious WIA Ron Higginbotham Award.
Their latest paper will appear in the April editions of both the WIA's
journal Amateur Radio and Radio and Communications.
Here is Jim Linton VK3PC giving a summary report of the Linton-Harrison
Paper 2003.
VK3PC:-
Amateur radio is at the crossroads, it can continue straightahead down hill
and virtually disappear, or set its own path by changing the amateur
licensing system.
The time to act is now. When the UK Foundation Licence was introduced at
the beginning of last year, there was not instant support for Australia
to take a similar approach.
However, some 15 months later there is majority support for a new licence
in Australia.
What the Linton-Harrison Paper 2003 does is to refocus the debate on the
entire licensing system in Australia, the types of licences, the syllabuses
and examinations.
We must not be tempted to simply copy the UK Foundation Licence.
It does not meet Australian conditions and needs, and will not provide
the necessary sustained growth for amateur radio here.
Australia's new Entry Level Licence should not be strictly an "operators'
licence" - a simple permit to use a type-approved transceiver.
Entry Level Licensees should be able to enjoy the thrill and satisfaction
of operating a radiocommunication system under as many circumstances and
conditions and on a wide variety of bands across the RF spectrum as they
wish to explore.
This should be in keeping with long-standing amateur radio tradition and
in line with the ITU definition, which says amateur radio exists for the
purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigations.
There will be changes to the licensing system as a direct result of the
World Radiocommunications Conference in Geneva later this year where the
mandatory Morse code testing requirement is to end.
The amateur radio community and the Wireless Institute of Australia must
be ready to take action to revitalise the amateur radio licensing system
at the earliest opportunity.
If the right action is not taken, the decline of amateur radio that the
Linton-Harrison Paper identifies as being in now its 6th year, will lead
to its ultimate demise.
Again, sustainable growth is absolutely essential. It is important to
encourage people into the hobby who retain their licence and their interest
in amateur radio. A hobby that continues to interest, challenge or reward
them.
Linton-Harrison advocates a two licence system.
An Entry Level with a syllabus set at a basic standard, along the lines of
the original intention of the Australian Novice licence.
An Unrestricted Licence with a syllabus that is revised to comply with the
ITU Recommendations for amateur licensing.
The Linton-Harrison Paper describes the current Novice and AOCP syllabuses
as being "bloated" and beyond what is expected internationally.
The WIA Federal Council agrees.
The current Novice licence standard is recognised as being too high.
It should not take 40 weeks study to get an amateur licence.
The Novice licence is equivalent to the United States Technician Licence.
The current AOCP examination is also not relevant to the needs of today,
and is at least two decades behind the times.
The Linton-Harrison Paper calls for the whole licensing structure, the
examination system and syllabuses to undergo a fundamental rethink.
In its 8-pages the Paper covers much more than I can in this audio report.
It will appear in magazines, summaries in several club newsletters, and be
available on the Internet.
Regards, Jim Linton VK3PC.
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
VK2UW Chris Wright with Intruder Watch News:-
Amateur exclusive frequencies where any non-amateur signal is definitely an
intruder, This listing by P29KFS.
Exclusive amateur only spectrum world wide
7.050 to 7.100
14.000 to 14.250
14.250 to 14.350 No broadcasters
21.000 to 21.450
28.000 to 29.700
VK2UW Chris Wright with Intruder Watch News:-
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Freq Date Time Emm Degs RST Times R e m a r k s
- D e t a i l s
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03560 Radio PyongYang..ID on the hour...Please read the Submission to PY
printed in A.R.
07000 dly eve USB 360 59 dly Indonesian Intruders..(singing/taking)
07063 dly 0800 H2D qld S3 dly UI Data
07068 dly 2000 F7D qld S5 DLY UI Data 13k wide
07070 dly 2000 A3E qld S9+40 dly UI B/cast and JAM
07075 dly 00230 ----- ----- S5/9 dly O/H Radar ..also qrm on 3.5mHz(biggest
intruder at any ti)
07080 eve 1200 ??? HD S9 ??? MI5 ?
14044 dly eveMorn USB 250 59 dly Asian fishingboats 360 degs Albany- 250 degs
H.D
14144 dly -"- USB 360 59 dly Asian fishing boats Similar language to 14044
14067 dly -"- A7D qld s7 dly UI data
14119 dly -"- H2D qld s7 dly UI data pulse
14125 dly -"- H2D qld s7 dly UI data/pulse
14196 dly -"- F1B qld s7 dly RTTY 250Hz at 77 bd for one hour..(here is your
chance)
14144 2102 0020 USB 360 5/3 dly The daily Chin usual group..2 VK stns qso on
chan
.no skip??
(in HD the intruders were completely blotted
VK2 ))
14202 0202 0947 H2D qld S3 --- UI data pulse
14265 1202 1200 USB 360 59 --- Chin Male-Female shouting match
14215 1602 1145 USB 360 59 --- Chin male-female non Aamateur ( not shouting
21138 0702 0821 H2D qld S3 --- UI data/pulse
28200 0702 0812 A3E qld 45 -- UI Asian
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
WIA WICEN CHAIRMAN IS VK3ZRV
RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
The RSGB has recently added a new 'Emergency Communications' section to
its website. The 27-page area, which is regularly being added to, is
designed to be viewed by a wide cross-section - casual surfers, those
wanting to become involved, through to Raynet members and controllers,
User Services and other international amateur radio emergency
communications groups.
The 'Emergency Communications' section can be reached from a link on
the RSGB home page at www.rsgb.org
(GB2RS)
THE WAR AGAINST TERRORISM: FREE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION ALERTS
Even though the US government says that it may downgrade the national
terrorism alert back to Code Yellow, the Emergency E-mail & Wireless
Network says that it is increasing its efforts to encourage everyone to
sign up for its free Homeland Security notices.
This by e-mail and wireless device.
You can sign up for the messaging notifications at www.emergencyemail.org
Its website is located in cyberspace at www.911message.com
(EEWN VIA ARNEWSLINE)
THE WAR ON TERROR: THE FIRST RESPONDER
Bruce Tennant, K6PZW, has told ARNewsLine about First Responder:
One major problem on September 11th 2001 was communications between
emergency crews. Most could not talk to one another because they were all
using different types of radios, in different services and on different
frequencies.
But that all could soon change thanks to a new mobile command centre
built into a Sports UtilityVehicle and dubbed First Responder by its
designer Raytheon.
While the exact information on how it works has not been made public, First
Responder is designed to allow emergency crews to communicate on the same
radio channel anywhere, anytime - even if phone and power lines are down.
HAMS HELP SAVE YOUNG BURN VICTIM IN HONDURAS
Had it not been for quick action on the part of a group of US ham radio
operators, an eight-year-old Honduran girl who was seriously burned late
last month might not be alive today.
Larry Strain, N7DF, credits radio operators and volunteers at the
International Health Service clinic in a remote village in southeastern
Honduras and stateside amateurs with making the dramatic rescue possible.
(sourced from arrl letter)
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK3
PRESIDENT JIM LINTON
http://www.wiavic.org.au
wiavic@wiavic.org.au
The MDRC Hamfest will be on Saturday May 10th.
Gippsland Technical Conference is July 5th and 6th.
5th IARU Region 3 ARDF championships in Ballarat 28 Nov - 3rd December 2003.
INTERNATIONAL
NZART Annual Conference
The NZART Conference 2003 will be held in Masterton at the
Copthorne Hotel.
The main program will follow the usual format, NZART AGM, and AGM's AREC,
AMSAT, OTC, SPAM,WARO, together with forums for DX, IRLP, APRS, etc.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Warren Tucker, the Colonel Commandant of
the Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals.
Registration will commence on Friday 30th May at the Copthorne Hotel
reception area between 3 and 9 p.m. Refreshment facilities will be
available also to allow opportunity for informal gatherings and gossiping.
The Conference will be opened at 9 a.m., by his worship the mayor of
Masterton. The annual dinner and social will take place, again in the
Copthorne at 7 p.m and includes live entertainment.
Yes the land of the 'Silver Fern' has done it again, a TRUE conference
open for TRUE Amateurs! Well Done.
The SARL AGM will be held on Saturday 29 March 2003 at the Recreation Hall
at the Air Force Base Bloemspuit just outside Bloemfontein. Again like our
KIWI mates the SARL AGM throws out the welcome mat to THEIR true Amateurs.
Bloemfontein RAC have planned a flea market/boot sale with some
interesting lectures as well. Everybody is welcome to bring along items
for the flea market. Interest groups are welcome to contact the
Bloemfontein RAC if they wish to arrange a meeting during the afternoon
for instance the VHF/UHF Interest Group.
The SARL Annual Dinner will also take place at this venue and the Officers
Mess of the AFB Bloemspruit is doing the catering.
(Jim Meachen ZL2BHF and SARL)
Still in ZS, he Oakdale ARC will be having an open day on Saturday 29th
March at the Oakdale Club, Bellville. All radio amateurs, their wives and
friends are cordially invited.
Oakdale AR Club are long time rebroadcasters of QNEWS.
Missionary killed in Philippines blast was a ham:
A Southern Baptist missionary who was among 21 people killed as a result
of a terrorist bomb blast in the Philippines was an avid Amateur Radio
operator. Bill Hyde, KB0KUB, died in Davao City, the second largest city
in the Philippines.
Larry Greene, N7LG, said Hyde maintained a ham station at the couple's
remote outpost because it was their only reliable means of contact with
the rest of the world.
KU0KUB, a Vietnam veteran and a former music teacher, had served as a
missionary since 1978.
Scott Thile, K4SET reporing on the USA's ARNewsline says many missionary
and relief groups are working in areas without access to land based phones,
cell phones, or the Internet many must rely on alternate channels including
ham radio.
K4SET hopes his new website will be of assistance to those in the
missionary field.
http://radioministries.org
(sourced from arrl letter and ARNewsLine)
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Clive Sait VK4ACC has told QNEWS that fashion designers from New York to
Milan have filled the runways in recent weeks with all the latest looks.
Hemlines are up, heel heights are down and pink is all the rage.
But regardless of what you think of this season's range you should be made
aware of a trend that's catching on... it could make you think twice before
buying new clothes.
Tiny specks capable of tracking virtually every single item are now being
imbedded by manufacturers. Called RFID (radio frequency ID) and in the form
of trackable chips woven into it's apparel. The chips, which function as
radio transmitters will remain intact throughout the life of the garment.
According to chip manufacturer Philips Electronics, the devices will be
"imperceptible" to the wearer.
So... when the chips are down.... hang your clothes back up!
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