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Packet uploads, vk4zz Gavin, vk7ax Tony,
zl2bau Peter, zl2tze Phillip
THE FOLLOWING BULLETIN CAN BE HEARD IN THIS PREAMBLE
When communication counts, count on QNEWS..
PREAMBLE -
Members of the 1st ANZAC Wireless Signal Squadron occupy Baghdad.
Oh did we not mention, this 1917 during WWI.
QNEWS 24/7 with the following bulletin in Audio Segment One
when you visit the QNEWS NEWSROOM on www.wia.org.au/vk4
NATIONAL NEWS
WIA FEDERAL PRESIDENT IS ERNEST HOCKING VK1LK
president@wia.org.au
FEDERAL WIA CONVENTION
The WIA Federal Convention and Annual General Meeting of the WIA will be
held in Adelaide on 4th, 5th and 6th April 2003. Although I will be present,
(graham 4bb) it will be as an Alternate Federal Councillor, not in my
QNEWS Editors Hat.
CB NEWS
Since July 2003, the statistics on the relay of NewsWest via CB have
shown a true interest in Amateur Radio by our CB Brethren.
Some 312 checkins for the 7-8 month period.
However, a fortnight ago, the Repeater - which is on a Water Supply
Authority site had its solar cells, charge controller, and Batteries
stolen.
Hopefully for VK6 the system will be up and running again shortly.
As an aside QNEWS is retransmitted in both VK2 and VK4 on CB bands,
884 vk2 checkins and in VK4 678 last Council year.
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.
TEN NEW SCHOOLS JOIN THE BIG PROJECT
The ARRL Executive Committee has approved 10 new schools for the ARRL
Amateur Radio Education and Technology Program popularly known as
"The Big Project."
"That takes us to a total of 50 schools," said ARRL Education Project
Coordinator Jerry Hill, KH6HU. "I'm pleasantly surprised, because we never
expected to be able to fund this many schools this fast. It shows the
great passion within the Amateur Radio community to introduce ham radio to
the youth of America."
Hill said the schools will now select their equipment and should have
complete stations on campus before school is out in June.
At Webster Intermediate School in Texas, the youngsters will have the
unique opportunity to learn from Nick Lance, KC5KBO, who trains US
astronauts in Amateur Radio.
The ARRL Amateur Radio Education and Technology Program employs ham radio
to enhance student learning through the application of mathematical and
scientific concepts. The project emphasises integration of math, science,
writing and speaking, geography, technology and social responsibility
within a global society. While getting students licensed is not a primary
goal of the program, participating schools have generated many new, young
Amateur Radio operators.
(sourced from the arrl)
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
Region III IARUMS Coordinator
B.L.Manohar (Arasu) VU2UR Vu2ur@mailcity.com
IARU Monitoring System International Coordinator:-
Robert E. Knowles, ZL1BAD.
VK Coordinators for I.A.R.U.M.S.
VK Federal Coordinator.
VK8HA Henry Andersson vk8ha@octa4.net.au
P.O. Box 619
HUMPTY DOO N.T. 0836
VK0
VK1
VK2
VK3TZE Jimmy intruders@wiavic.org.au
VK4ZRT Wayne vk4zrt@wia.org.au
Intruder Watch Coordinator,
c/- Gladstone AR Club,
PO Box 1030, Gladstone 4680.
VK5EV John
VK6RO
VK7RB Rob vk7rb@netspace.net.au
VK8HA Henry Andersson vk8ha@octa4.net.au
VK9
ZL Coordinator for I.A.R.U.M.S.
JOHN HIRTZEL ZL3ADF
451, Greers Rd, Christchurch, NZ.
or to
NZART (INC)
P.O.BOX 40-525,
Upper Hutt, Wellington
IARUMS NETS
Friday 0730 UTC 7.065.5 with VK4CEU David.
================================================================================
===
Freq Date Time Emm Degs RST Times R e m a r k s
- D e t a i l s
================================================================================
=====
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
INTERNATIONAL
IARU
http://www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/
WIA FEDERAL IARU OFFICER is VK6NE Neil Penfold
In order to establish more effective QSL card management, HARTS Incoming
QSL bureau will not process non-members QSL cards, in effective from 1st
April 2003.
WIA Federal Secretary Peter Naish forwarded QNEWS an email from the
Hong Kong Society which states "All non-member cards will be sent back to
originate country's QSL bureau in one/half year basis. Please remind your
members to confirm proper QSL route with the Hong Kong (VR2) station if
they want to send QSL cards to them.
VR2ZST Stephen Tse
Hon Secretary
Hong Kong Amateur Radio Transmitting Society (HARTS)
ZL MED Review Licence Fees
NZART has received two documents from the MED which are receiving attention
by Council.
The initial reaction emerging includes:
It seems that an arm of the Ministry has once again got Amateur Radio
tangled up with their business operations.
The fee proposed for the "lifetime licence" can be accepted.
(Please note that this proposed life-time licence is not a free licence.)
The fees proposed for repeaters and beacons are unacceptable.
To go from zero fees to the proposed $250-initial-fee with an
on-going $200-per-annum charge per repeater is a very significant
policy change with serious and unacceptable implications.
The zero fee for beacons and repeaters was introduced some years ago
for good reason.
By definition and by international agreement, the Amateur Service is unique.
Amateurs are involved in radio for their own individual and personal
interest in radio. Quite distinct from other services, except for
its well-known and agreed necessary emergency functions, amateur radio
is not in support of some other activity or money-making.
The Amateur Service is by regulation non-pecuniary and by international
agreement cannot be used for money-making. Unlike other services that
can pass on costs to others, there are no "others".
The NZART Administration Liaison officer is compiling a preliminary
document for Council consideration.
Your prompt contribution to: zl2amj@nzart.org.nz will be appreciated.
(Jim Meachen ZL2BHF)
UNITED KINGDOM - INTERMEDIATE
Steve Hartley, G0FUW, reports that all seven candidates who sat the
Intermediate Licence pilot exams in Bath passed.
All seven, are now going on to sit the Full RAE in May.
In some cases this progression is only because of the
confidence gained through doing the Intermediate course. This shows what
a good stepping stone the Intermediate Licence will be for those who
would have never dreamed of sitting the RAE from scratch.
Steve will be organising another series of Foundation, Intermediate and
Full licence courses in September.
For those educators interested in obtaining more information,
Steve's address is correct in the RSGB Yearbook or he can be contacted
by e-mail newcomers@rsgb.org.uk
UNITED KINGDOM - CB ACTION
On the 25th of March the Radiocommunications Agency published a
consultation document on a proposal to deregulate Citizens' Band radio
and withdraw the 40 UK-only CB channels.
The consultation seeks views on a proposal to remove the need for
individual licensing in 2004, while retaining the technical equipment
requirements and the current operating rules.
The consultation document also deals with a proposal to remove
the 40 UK-specific CB channels from CB use in 2010, retaining only the
40 pan-European channels.
Copies of the document may be downloaded from the RA website
http://www.radio.gov.uk/topics/cb/documents/condoc/index.htm
(gb2rs)
UNITED KINGDOM - DIAL M FOR MURDER
Police have asked CB and amateur radio enthusiasts for help in providing
information about the murder of a lorry driver on the M3 motorway.
At 0035 hours on Friday the 21st of March a Ford Iveco heavy tractor artic
was driving north-bound on the M3 towards the M25. A person or persons
unknown threw an object at the cab of the vehicle, smashing the windscreen,
hitting the driver, and fatally Injuring him.
He died at the scene, having safely brought his vehicle to
a halt on the hard shoulder. It is believed that the object was thrown
from a footbridge located between junction 4 and junction 3 on the M3
near Camberley.
CAN YOU HELP? Surrey Police would like to hear from you.
CARRY YOUR LICENCE
Amateur Radio Newsline carried some timely words of advice to it's
listeners this week, " vehicles are again subject to random inspections
on roads leading into and out of US airports, sea-ports and
similar facilities.
Most of those who will making inspection stops are probably unaware of
ham radio equipment and why hams have it in their cars.
All they will see is a different kind of radio that they have never
experienced before.
So, for the foreseeable future Amateur Radio operators would be well
advised to carry a copy of their license with them if they are
driving a vehicle equipped with an antenna array anyplace close to a
high security area. Its much simpler to show you ham ticket to the
inspector than to try to explain the hobby while a long line of cars
behind you are honking their horns.
VK4 SILENT KEYS @ 2003 - 2004 WIAQ COUNCIL YEAR
VK4BS Jim Cunningham around the 19th or 20th of March (advised by vk4sj)
VK4BS
Jim lived on Russell Island in Moreton Bay.
His funeral was held at the Alex Gow Funeral Home, Breakfast Creek
Monday 24th of March.
Doug and June Sim along with Bernie McIvor VK4EJ and his wife attended
the funeral service, representing Jims Amateur friends.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER BROWN VK4PJ
90 years of age April 13!
Congrats to our Life Member !!
VK4 COUNCIL
The WIAQ Honours Committee has considered a listing of Amateurs deemed
worthy of recognition for outstanding service and accomplishment. These
fine Amateurs were acknowledged at the WIAQ AGM just last week.
Again, this year, the Committee did not approved any 'Merit Awards and
Badges'. Why? Well although quite within the guidelines for such, they
were disappointed they did NOT receive ANY nominations for such.
Approved were five 'DSA's'.
Distinguished Service Award.
John Gielis VK4JKL
John has been a very active member of Cairns Amateur Radio Club. John
has held the portfolios of President, Social Convenor, Repeater
Technician, and Liaison Officer. He has held the small Cairns Club
together, developed Packet system and found a new location for the
Cairns Repeater, VK4RCA.
John is active in Field Day contests, JOTA, attends the TARC Conventions
and regularly provides News to the NQ hook-up. He also gathers together
the Far Northern Amateurs for the annual get-to-gether at Mission Beach.
John has been a good example of keeping the hobby alive in Far North
Queensland.
Ian Sutton VK4ZT
Ian has been an active member of the TARC, serving as Treasurer, WICEN
officer, Exams Invigilator. He is also trained in SES Communications and
has assisted on numerous occasions when SES is involved in searches or
cyclone activities. Ian presently holds the office of Examiner Group
Leader, is active in amateur club activities and brings great credit to
amateur radio.
Ian is an extremely useful member of the North Qld Amateur Radio
fraternity and all are impressed by his abilities and energy.
Robert (Bob) Mann VK4WJ
As well as being an active member of the TARC, Bob is a member of the
SES and has participated in numerous exercises and operations with SES,
as well as WICEN exercises. Bob has held a number of positions within
the TARC and at present holds the post of Activities Officer in an
extremely active club.
Bobs phone number is published in the region as a contact to Amateur
Radio by the public. Bob Mann's involvement in the North Qld Amateur
Radio Convention held every two years is just one example of his
outstanding service to amateur radio.
Geoff Nelson VK4ZGF.
Geoff gained his licence in 1981 and has been very active in the
Maryborough Amateur Radio Club for most of this time and has been a
member of that Club's Committee for several years.
Geoff is the operator for WIAQ News broadcast from the Bundaberg Club's
two metre repeater. During the past ten years Geoff's dedication to this
duty has been exemplary with his friendly and professional approach to
check-in session with operators from Gympie, Maryborough, Bundaberg,
Gladstone, Rockhampton and Biloela calling in. Following the news Geoff
announces local Club's News, various Club Net times, followed by a
wanted and available for sale session [no prices of course].
Dougal Johnston VK4EKA.
Dougal has been a member of the Darling Downs Radio Club for a
considerable time. A keen CW operator, he has always promoted Amateur
Radio and is keen on field days and activities to bring AR to the
attention of the general public. In times past, his trade took him to
remote places and he operated portable from many places around and
adjacent to Australia, giving many the chance to contact that area.
At present, he is Club President and organises the Amateur transceivers
at our meeting place in SES HQ as well as editing and producing the Club
newsletter, "DDRC-Ink"
(On behalf of the WIAQ Honours Committee Guy VK4ZXZ / Bill VK4XZ)
The WIAQ AGM was held on 22nd March and was attended by about 30.
Members and guests were welcomed by Bayside Club president Paddy Dransfield
VK4JPD. WIAQ President Ewan Mcleod VK4ERM then chaired the meeting.
The meeting first stood in silence as a mark of respect as the names of
15 Silent Keys of the past year were read.
The business of the meeting then proceeded with reports from the President,
Treasurer and other offices of the division.
As there were only 12 applicants for the position of councillor there was
no election as such. However each applicant was individually approved by
the meeting.
Ewan Mcleod VK4ERM was elected President so that the meeting could be
continued under his chairmanship.
The meeting then proclaimed Distinguished Service Awards for 5 amateurs
who have served the amateur community in a manner deserving of special
recognition.
There was one special item of business raised at the AGM.
This was to indicate that the members of this division wish our Federal
Councillor to move that the WIA (Federal) invite and encourage ordinary
members of State Divisions to attend as observers at the WIA Federal
Convention and AGM. This was considered necessary as the only members of
WIA are the 7 State Divisions. There is a concern that some may use a
legalistic interpretation of this to exclude members of the divisions
without whom the WIA would not exist. The WIA Federal AGM this year will
be held in Adelaide. Next year it may be held in another state.
This gives an opportunity for ordinary members to observe their
organisation at work.
Some further discussion was made regarding WIA exams service performance.
Federal education officer Ron Smith VK4AGS was on hand to answer questions.
Following the meeting, members adjourned to the eatery at the Redlands
Sports Club for lunch.
Now I've save this one for last. Maybe it should be in the weird and
wonderful section.
WIAQ President Ewan McLeod has been sorting through a hoard of bits and
pieces belonging to our organisation. Among the finds was an old trophy.
The original reason for its existence has been long forgotten.
However the inscription it bears indicates it was originally awarded to
the holder of the callsign VK4BB.
It was therefore decided to award the trophy to none other than the
current holder of the callsign VK4BB, yes to our QNEWS editor and presenter
Graham Kemp in recognition of the fine service he continues to provide.
Graham was present at the AGM to receive the trophy.
He already has a place in mind as to where to display it.
73 from Bruce Jones VK4EHT
CLUB ACTIVITY
BARC
Teletext page 902
http://www.qsl.net/vk4ba
PRESIDENT. Col Gladstone VK4ACG
or, by E-mail to vk4ba@qsl.net
BARCFEST is on again this year, date 10th May, venue the Holland Park
Bowls Club 49 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park.
The B.A.R.C nets are as follows every Monday night, starting at 7:30pm on
28.450mhz, the club call is VK4BA, then Wednesday night commencing at
7:30pm on 146.550mhz, the call is once again VK4BA.
Every morning of the week (Monday to Friday) on 146.550mhz, commencing at
8:00am, the call is VK4ZR name of Kevin.
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
Moreton College of TAFE off Cavendish road Mt Gravatt.
on the 4th floor in Block B 7.30pm.
AGM is the next meeting on the 8th of April
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
President; Roy Cotterill VK4LPV
TeleText page 911
http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
IRLP NODE 640
If anyone is interested in getting into Amateur Radio or Short Wave
Listening contact the GCARS Secretary VK4VAA Sue 5545 0955
You may have read in the Gold Coast newspapers about a super computer
that has just arrived at Griffith University. John VK4AC has arranged
for its nursemaid, Andrew Lewis, to give a talk about it on Friday
4th April.
There will also be the option of dinner at the Sharks buffet ($19pp)
afterwards.
The time will be 5.30, the QTH Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, cnr
Olsen Ave & Parklands Dr, Parkwood.
Please advise whether you would like to come to dinner, for booking
purposes.
Regards, Sue VK4VAA
REDCLIFFE
The Redcliffe and District Radio Inc is open every Monday night at
7.30pm. The Clubhouse is located at Klinger Road, Kippa Ring.
All are welcome.
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
IRLP NODE 622
QNEWS BROADCAST 146.8 MHz Sundays 0900 hrs NSWT
TeleText page 946
e-mail VK2SRC@sarc.org.au
WWW Page http://www.sarc.org.au
CLUB NETS - VHF 146.8 MHz Yawn Patrol- Mon-Fri 0600 hrs NSWT
- VHF 146.800 MHz 1st, 3rd, 4th Frid 2000 hrs NSWT
- VHF 146.625 MHz VK2RBB 2nd Frid 2000 hrs NSWT
- VHF 146.775 MHz VK2RBR 5th Frid 2000 hrs NSWT
- HF 3.605 MHz Dawn Patrol - Mon-Fri 0630 hrs NSWT
- HF 3.570 MHz All nights, esp. Sat. 2100 hrs NSWT
- HF 7.115 MHz Prawn Net Every Day 0800 hrs NSWT
SARC COMMITTEE MEETING
Last week saw about 15 on the day.
WORKING BEE REPEATER VK2RBB
Today, Sunday morning, 30 March. Site clean up and maintenance.
Many hands needed if antenna to come down.
'TAKE 5 AWARD' - Repeater Pause.
Awarded to the opr who consistently leaves a pause between overs.
The rare bird this year is Rod VK2HRW, goodonyamate.
SARCFEST, Sunday 10 August.
Mark this date, go along, enjoy all the usual things and more.
SUNSHINE COAST
President Harvey Wickes VK4AHW
TeleText page 909
Nets
0815 146.850 Every day. Good Morning Net. Operator callsigns.
1930 3.580 Thursday evening. Club 80m Net. Callsign VK4WIS.
0930 146.850 Sunday. QNEWS Callback. Callsign VK4WIS.
2030 146.850 Sunday. Tech' Net. Callsign VK4WIS.
The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club held its AGM March.
The Committee positions include:-
President Harvey Wickes VK4AHW
Vice President Ray Stewart VK4YRS
Secretary Gordon Taylor VK4VP
Treasurer Keith Noll VK4AKA
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
TeleText page 922
President:- Allen Perry.
Packet vk4dmc @ vk4wat.fnq.qld.aus.oc
email trec@austarnet.com.au
Snail Mail PO Box 682 Atherton Q 4883.
DATE CLAIMERS
April 23. Home brew competition, a working crystal radio, to be judged by
an outside expert in the field.
July 19 TREC Auction.
TOWNSVILLE
TeleText page 919
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
TARC Ladies to do Lunch
The word is out that the next edition of those famous TARC Ladies Lunches
will be held on Saturday April 12th from 12pm at the Aitkenvale Hotel
Bulls Britches Bistro.
Contact Ann/VK4MUM to advise numbers attending ASAP!
Put up your hands for the Between the Wiers race
The next Townsville WICEN planned event is to provide logistic communications
support for the Between the Weirs swimming race, held Sunday May 11th on
Ross River.
NQ WICEN Co-ordinator Steve/VK4JUS wants to know now who can help out with
this event (VHF handheld comms) and in particular, someone to go maritime
portable in their canoe with handheld in waterproof bag.
Contact Steve now on 04 1478 5443
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
MAY 3-5 Clairview Ham Weekend - Clairview Beach
Bookings - Clairview Beach Holiday Park 4956 0190
MAY 10 Barcfest, venue the Holland Park Bowls Club 49 Abbotsleigh Street.
All the usual bargains.
JUNE 6-9 FNNQARG! South Mission Beach
Bookings - Beachcomber Coconut Village 4068 8129
SEPTEMBER 19-21
16th North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention 2003. (in it's 30th Year!)
The date has been set for one of THE most popular conventions in
the Amateur Radio calendar world wide. In its 30th year,
the 16th North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention will be happening
at James Cook University from PM Friday 19th to PM Sunday 21st
Details vk4zz@wia.org.au
SEPTEMBER 26-28 Central Highlands AGM Weekend from 5-30pm
Attendance/Bunk Bookings - Gordon Loveday VK4KAL 4985 4168
2004
LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB BOOT SALE
Feb President VK4JPH Peter 3800 3305 is your contact.
Boot sale is in the Car Park behind the Greenbank Community centre
adjacent to the Scout den, exhibitors will need to register at
the gate and setup before 10:00.
Entry free except for exhibitors (small fee)...
WIA EXAMINATIONS IN VK4
May 31 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
July 26 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
Sept 28 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
Nov. 29 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
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 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.
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
TOWNSVILLE
Exam sessions are held several times during the year and
can also be held on demand provided adequate notice is given.
Exams information and application pack in PDF format from
theTARCinc web site http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
ATHERTON TABLELANDS
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club conducts examinations on
request for the Atherton Tablelands area.
Contact the Secretary, Dale McCarthy - VK4DMC at trec@austarnet.com.au
SOUTH OF THE BORDER... DOWN SUMMERLAND WAY
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB in VK2
http://www.nor.com.au/community/sarc/sarc.htm
EXAM DETAILS RING Dave VK2CB 6625 1281, Mob 04 2991 0982.
VK4 AMATEURS WHO ARE JP's
BAMAGA
Amanda Winchester, VK4HIP is registered as a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) and is on mobile: 04 2936 8907
SUNSHINE COAST
Geoff Sanders, VK4KEL is registered as a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) and is on telephone 5445 0280
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To avoid confusion QNEWS only lists contests from:-
Contest Managers themselves, the WIA and Radio Amateurs of Canada
and does not necessarily endorse, support or vouch for the accuracy
of the information provided.
WIA FEDERAL CONTEST EMAIL= contests@wia.org.au
Contest Time Table for 2003-4 includes
April 5- 6 Hibernation Contest - ZL VHF Contest:
5- 6 0700-1000 UTC (Sat/Sun) Thelma Souper Memorial Contest NZART.
25 HARRY ANGEL MEMORIAL SPRINT.
May 24 VK/trans-Tasman Contest SSB
31 QRP Day CW
June 7 VK/trans-Tasman Contest CW
14-15 IMW International Museums Weekend.
July 5 Jack Files
5- 6 Brass Monkey Contest - ZL VHF Contest:
August 30/31 VK ALARA Contest
in DX news...
VP8ROT is active from Rothera base on Adelaide Island, Antarctica.
The island counts as AN-001 for the RSGB Islands on the Air awards
He has been active on 20 metres between 0200 and 0500UTC.
Cook Islands June VK4SJ and Doug VK4BP will be active on 10 - 40 metres
SSB) as ZK1AYL and ZK1SIM from the South Cook Islands in April-May.
OC-083 27 April through 14 May,
OC-013 15 May through 26 May.
TILL APRIL 10
David Cree, G3TBK, is returning to work in St Vincent and is active
again as J88DR from now until the 10th of April. He is active on all
bands from 3.5 to 28MHz, mostly CW.
All QSL's go to UK call, G3TBK, either via the bureau or direct.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ALARA
ALARA Net is held each Mondays on 3.588 MHz, commencing at 1000 UTC.
The next Australian ALARAMEET will be in 2005, to be held in Mildura.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- DIGITAL
The ARRL High Speed Multimedia (HSMM) Working Group is surveying the
amateur community to gauge interest in IEEE 802.11b "Hinternet" activity.
The HSMM Working Group encourages spread-spectrum communication modes
including such protocols as IEEE 802.11b operating on Amateur Radio
frequencies under FCC Part 97 rules. It's adopted Hinternet (a contraction
of "ham" and "Internet") as a way to describe the technology.
"The primary goal of the survey is to encourage amateurs to get on the air
and start playing with this cheap digital microwave gear."
Hinternet RadioLocal Area Networks (RLANs) typically use direct-sequence
spread spectrum between 2412 and 2437 MHz and are capable of simultaneously
carrying audio, video and data signals. Hinternet aficionados adapt
commercial 802.11b interfaces designed for Part 15 operation to amateur use.
File-sharing and e-mail, network gaming and pop-up chat are just the tip
of a titanic iceberg, it's been predicted.
Close on 12 months ago now VK4YAR better known as Mr VK4DGQ, predicted
the growth of AR to come from this WiFi area, Brismesh being just an
example. Interesting to see the Linton-Harrison 2003 paper we spoke of
last week appears to echo Allans thoughts. Maybe just asHam Radio grew
during the early 80's from CBer's WiFi will be this century's AR Saviour.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
AMSAT-VK HF Net.
2nd Sunday each month.
April through October 1000 UTC 3.685 MHz
SA AMSAT TO HOLD AMSATCON2003 on May 10
SA AMSAT will hold an amateur satellite conference in Gauteng on
May 10. What was an annual event in the past will be reintroduced
to stimulate interest in amateur satellites and help newcomers to
learn more about this fascinating part of Amateur Radio.
Billed as AMSATCON2003 (Amateur Satellite Conference 2003) the conference
will offer something of interest to every radio amateur. A
meeting to take SA AMSAT forward will follow the conference in the
late afternoon.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- INTERNET --- THE HAMS DOMAIN
Last week we told you of the VK4 Governments plan of installing WiFi
in official buildings in that state, including theatre foyers and
rail stations.
Well in the USA you may soon get a surprising bonus when you dine at the
Golden Arches. This, with word that McDonald's restaurants in three
U.S. cities will be offering one hour of free high-speed Internet
access to anyone who buys a promotional meal.
Ten McDonald's in Manhattan New York began offering wireless WiFi, or
802.11b, Internet access on Wednesday, March 12th. By the end of
2003 McDonald's plans to extend the access to 300 restaurant
locations in New York City, Chicago and a yet to be announced
California city.
Big Mac, you want WiFi's with that?
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- IOTA
Listen for special event callsign Victor India 5 WCP -
Waldegrave Conservation Park from the 17th to the 22nd of April,
on all bands above 160, both phone and CW
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
IRLP Mate wanted
A 14 year old US Girl would like to chat with VK on IRLP.
Her Father, Kevin Halloran can be contacted on email at
kevinh@metatec.com
Feel free to work out a sked with him.
Peter Ill-mayer advises of the release of an automated script for IRLP nodes
that takes the hassle out of running QNEWS and AR-Newsline. No more manual
configuring, its all installed via a few simple commands.
Further from Geoff Gatward is that this package will download the various
news segments, then allow you to broadcast them locally.
Features include:
Error checking for failed / incomplete downloads prior to broadcast
Ability to send DTMF commands to disable/re-enable repeater timeout
(selectable on/off) PLUS
10 minute and 5 minute warning announcements prior to broadcast time.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
First Monday of the Month.
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
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- SOTA
Summits On The Air (SOTA) in Ireland got off to a good start on Saturday
the 15th of March, helped by some of the best weather they had seen for
many months.
Tonlagee, which is 817 metres above sea level was, we think the first
Republic of Ireland SOTA on the air, activated by a team of six,
which included Joe EI7GY.
Joe would like to thank everyone who helped him to launch SOTA in EI, and
he promises to be back on the hills again soon.
IN da HOUSE
FEDERAL WIA CONVENTION
CB NEWS
EDUCATION
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
INTERNATIONAL
IARU
ZL MED Review Licence Fees
UNITED KINGDOM - INTERMEDIATE
UNITED KINGDOM - CB ACTION
UNITED KINGDOM - DIAL M FOR MURDER
CARRY YOUR LICENCE
VK4 SILENT KEY VK4BS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER BROWN VK4PJ
VK4 COUNCIL
CLUB ACTIVITY
BARC
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
REDCLIFFE
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
SUNSHINE COAST
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
TOWNSVILLE
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
WIA EXAMINATIONS IN VK4
VK4 AMATEURS WHO ARE JP's
Contest Time Table for 2003-4
DX news...
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ALARA
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- DIGITAL
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- INTERNET --- THE HAMS DOMAIN
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- IOTA
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- SOTA
QNEWS ENDS... MARCH 30 EDITION
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