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THE BEST NEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK
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NATIONAL NEWS
WIA FEDERAL PRESIDENT IS ERNEST HOCKING VK1LK
president@wia.org.au
VK3ZWI says the bushfires are still burning in VK3's north-east
and the Gippsland region in far eastern Victoria.
WICEN Victoria has been asked to provide operators for five air wing
locations.
Good news is tere has been a reduction in the number of operators
required at Ovens and Mt Beauty.
Corryong is still very active with a large amount of traffic still being
passed as the fires are still very large and out of control in the High
Plains area.
BROADCAST BAND NEWS
Australia's biggest broadcasting summit will be held in
Sydney 19 & 20 February for what promises to be one of the biggest
such events ever!
Details call Anthony Sprange 9922 5609
or e-mail anthonys@amevents.com.au
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
Region III IARUMS Coordinator
B.L.Manohar (Arasu) VU2UR Vu2ur@mailcity.com
VK Federal Coordinator.
VK8HA Henry Andersson vk8ha@octa4.net.au
P.O. Box 619
HUMPTY DOO N.T. 0836
INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR RADIO UNION. REGION 3
MONITORING SYSTEMS NEWSLETTER.
The repeated appeals for organising Monitoring Systems in every
National Society of the Region, is showing results.
RAST-Thailand and HARTS-Hong Kong are the latest Societies to join.
HARTS have nominated their Monitoring Systems Coordinator as
Keiren VR2BXM.
This month also the picture points to the various harmonics,
spurious and fundamental Broadcasting channels used by Radio Pyongyang,
DPR-Korea;
Indonesian and Chinese intrusions affected Australia.
New Zealand has Havana Gurgle and the Sea State radar-CODAR and
many data stations on various amateur frequencies.
Continuing the topic of long range cordless telephone QRM in India,
Sandip VU2UGO from Bombay and same same intruders in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
reports Pandit VU2DCT.
Hani Raad, OD5TE, Region 1 MS Coordinator comments that " The topic of
VHF TELEPHONE QRM is very important.
It is a matter the whole region is suffering from and has had from
time to time shut down repeaters because of FM wireless Telephones.
That matter should studied very carefully, we should work on collecting
specific info on phone types and frequencies for base and Mobile.
(Compiled by B.L.Manohar Arasu VU2UR Regional Monitoring Systems Coordinator)
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
WIA WICEN CHAIRMAN IS VK3ZRV
WICEN EVENT CALENDAR... Check with YOUR WICEN coordinator to confirm.
VK4 area from club bulletins forwarded to QNEWS.
* new to calender
VK7 14-16 Feb - Rally Tasmania 2003
VK2 1-2 Mar - Eden Creek - Horse Enduro. CFM TBA.
VK2 12-16 Mar - East Coast Rally (Mal VK2YVA).
VK2 15-23 Mar - RTA Big Bike Ride (Mark VK2XGK).
VK2 18 Apr - Good Friday.
VK4 18-21 Apr - North Queensland "No Limits Adventure Ride".CANCELLED
VK2 25-27 Apr - ANZAC Day 3 DAY PADDLE WICEN (nr)
VK4 14-15 Jun - TERA Mt Pleasant Endurance Ride (tarc)
VK2 21-22 Jun - Bonalbo Bash - Horse Enduro.
VK4 6 Jul - Magnetic Island to Townsville swim.
VK4 26-27 Jul - North Queensland Forrest Rally (tarc)
VK2 3- 5 Oct - Eden Creek - Horse Enduro
VK2 18-19 Oct - JOTA WICEN VK2 involvement.
VK2 8- 9 Nov - Hawkesbury Canoe Classic (Mark VK2XGK/Neil VK2XNF)
* new to calender
WICEN VK2
WICEN can be contacted by phone on 04 0839 7217
(Mark Cheeseman VK2XGK, is President, WICEN (NSW) Inc.)
30 Mar - WICEN(NR) AGM - Lismore Workers Club.
3 DAY PADDLE DOWN THE RICHMOND RIVER LISMORE TO BALLINA
FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2003 (ANZAC DAY) TO SUNDAY 27 APRIL 2003
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE To raise funds for the following two charities.
The Buttery 'nd Summerland Early Intervention Program
RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
An innovative CD-ROM training package developed by two Brisbane-based
companies is being hailed as a world-first in first aid training.
Minister for Innovation and Information Economy, Paul Lucas, joined
swimming identity Laurie Lawrence for the poolside launch of First Aid Now
in Brisbane.
The training package requires a user to briefly connect to the Internet
on a multimedia computer to register their details and submit results for
assessment. In less than four hours a person can complete their
CPR training and assessment.
2 CD-ROMs cover CPR as well as first aid in emergencies such as
head and spinal injuries; poisons, bites and stings; fractures; and
motor vehicle accidents.
Users can attain a nationally-recognised Senior First Aid qualification.
For more information on First Aid Now, visit www.lifeint.com.au
or Laurie Lawrence's "Kids Alive Do the Five" website www.kidsalive.com.au
(Media contact: Alison Smith 04 0716 6084)
UNITED STATES - W - WISCONSIN UTILITY MAKES AWARD TO ARES/RACES GROUPS
Wisconsin gas and electric utility, has given ARES/RACES organisations
in 17 Wisconsin counties a total of $39,000 to enhance their emergency
communication capabilities.
This grant would help to build an effective statewide packet
network for use during emergencies, it's hoped the idea will
"snowball" and inspire other companies to follow suit.
(sourced from arrl letter)
INTERNATIONAL SILENT KEYS
K-D-5-E-S-I
K-C-5-Z-T-C
K-C-5-Z-S-U
These 3 explorers lost their lives last weekend along with the entire
crew of STS-107, Shuttle Columbia, as it seemed to explode, burn and
disintegrate over Texas, just some sixteen (16) minutes before touchdown
after her 16 days in space.
Columbia was the oldest ship in the NASA fleet.
The crew with Amateur Radio Calls were Mission Specialists:-
'KC' Chawla, KD5ESI, David Brown KC5ZTC and Laurel Clark KC5ZSU.
Students from Melbourne's Glen Waverley College were devastated, 16
days ago they were in the USA to watch Columbia carry a school project
into the void of deep space, a science experiment that took 8 'Aussie'
spiders into the void, to test the strength of spider webs in zero-gravity.
The flags of the United States, the ARRL and the International Amateur
Radio Union (IARU) flew at half mast at ARRL Headquarters as the
Amateur Radio community joined the rest of the world in mourning the
loss of the seven shuttle Columbia astronauts.
Through the Space Amateur Radio EXperiment (SAREX) and the Amateur Radio
on the International Space Station (ARISS) programs, amateurs have enjoyed
a special relationship with the astronaut corps.
The ARRL said the ARISS Team is receiving condolence messages from
all over the globe, JA1KAB ARISS-Japan, AMSAT-NA President VE3FRH,
President and CEO of the Experimenting Danish Radio Amateurs O-Z-7-S,
the ARRL also received messages expressing "heartfelt condolences" from
Hong Kong Amateur Transmitting Society President VR2BBC and from President
of the Amateur Radio Society of Kenya 5Z4MR.
Still in space on the International Space Station are KD5JBP, RV3FB and
KD5MDT. Currently no word on their anticipated return as NASA suspends
it's Shuttle Flights. Columbia had not visited the ISS this mission,
the first in several years designated a stand alone project.
Pilotless Russian Craft will resupply the ISS.
Again, our Hams lost in space, intrepid space explorers
K-D-5-E-S-I
K-C-5-Z-T-C
K-C-5-Z-S-U
INTERNATIONAL
NEW ZEALAND - ZS - SURVEY
NZART are conducting a survey amongst it's members to garner
information on their call book.
NZART's Business Management Committee wish to gauge the feelings of the
membership on what they want with future issues of Call Book.
ISRAEL - 4X4 - TREES REMEMBER 911
Hagal International reports that the Israel Amateur Radio Club will
plant one hundred and nineteen trees in that nations Silent Keys'
Forest. These trees are in memory of the ham radio operators who
lost their lives in the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks in New
York City, Washington D-C and Pennsylvania.
Hagal International is the English language on-line edition of the
Israel Amateur Radio Club's monthly magazine. It can be found in
cyberspace at www.iarc.org. The planting of trees in remembrance is
a tradition among people of the Jewish faith.
(Hagal International via ARNewsLine)
SWEDEN - SM - AR ON THE AIR
Plans for an Amateur TV Program on Satellite TV
There are plans by a Swedish company to start a monthly amateur TV
magazine program to be transmitted on satellite TV.
A test transmission will be made via the Astra 1A satellite
at 5 degrees East on the 9th of February between 0900 and 1000UTC.
The same test broadcast will be made on the 9th of March as well.
For further details contact Ben, SM6CKU, at sm6cku@parabolic.se
(rsgb)
UNITED STATES - W - NAB HAM RADIO RECEPTION IN LAS VEGAS
The annual National Association of Broadcasters Ham Radio Reception
will take place during the NAB Convention on Wednesday April 9. The
reception venue is the Hilton Hotel adjacent to the Las Vegas
Convention Centre.
Again this year the reception is co-hosted by CQ Magazine and Kenwood
Communications and runs from 6 to 8 PM. This gives anyone planning
to attend ample time to see one another yet ending early enough so
that people can enjoy a night on the town or grab a flight home.
More information on the Ham Radio Reception will be posted at www.cq-
amateur-radio.com. Information about the convention and on-line
registration is at www.nab.org/conventions (CQ)
The Venue.. I know it well, was back in February of '81 yours truly
VK4BB and XYL Sharon were involved in the fatal Hilton fire....
and spent 48 hours in our evening clothes! Fire having ripped thru
our 27th floor room!
THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD IN SEGMENT TWO (2) OF OUR AUDIO SERVICES
QNEWS -- ALL OF THE NEWS ALL OF THE TIME at www.wia.org.au/vk4
VK4 COUNCIL
WIAQ President in Townsville
Members attending the February Management Meeting of theTARCinc were
fortunate to have as special guest and speaker Ewan McLeod/VK4ERM,
President of WIA Queensland Inc and Queensland WICEN Co-ordinator.
Ewan talked in detail about current and future state of the WIAQ
noting that the future looked promising.
The division's answering machine received 5 to 7 calls a week, mainly
from people wanting to become an amateur radio operator.
Ewan noted that he called each enquiry back with mostly positive results.
He also noted that the further away from big cities he travelled, the
more progressive hams seemed to be.
Ewan also detailed some exciting things about to happen with WIA Federal.
VK4ERM also provided an update on the modernisation of WICEN QLD
organisation including the new plan underway for SES to WICEN co-operation.
( Gavin/VK4ZZ )
LAST CHANCE! WIAQ AWARDS and BADGES.
If you know of a VK4 Amateur, whom you think is deserving of
recognition, then please send your nomination to reach the
address below by the 14 Th February 2002. Nominations
should give an account of the activities and achievements of
the nominee and may be submitted by Clubs or individuals.
WIAQ Honours Committee,
PO Box 199
Wavell Heights
Qld. 4012
Does anyone still produce morse training tapes? (suitable for learner
without computer/internet).
Reply to Bruce VK4EHT or QNEWS via the callback session.
Bruce Jones VK4EHT a WIAQ Councillor reports:-
One important activity of WIAQ council at its January meeting was the
endorsement of our Federal Councilor David Jones VK4OF to be our
representative at the WIA Federal convention.
The convention will be held not long after our Queensland AGM so
preparation is already underway. This year WIA will prepare its delegates
to the IARU region 3 conference in Taiwan in September and will also
consider some aspects of the World Radio Conference to be held in Geneva
this year.
Most issues to be considered have been published in AR magazine, QTC and
QNEWS over the past year. We hope to bring more information on these events
soon so keep an ear on QNEWS.
One of the more pleasant activities of WIAQ council is to officially
welcome new members to the institute.
Alan Shannon VK4SN, Samantha Scafe VK4TTT, Bill Gibbings VK4WO and
Gary Burkin L41073.
Again I ask listeners to consider taking an active part in the future of
our hobby. All positions on WIAQ council will be officially declared
vacant at the coming AGM. We are also particularly looking for a
treasurer and recruitment officer.
Good morning from Bruce VK4EHT.
CLUB ACTIVITY
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
TeleText page 903
Moreton College of TAFE off Cavendish road Mt Gravatt.
on the 4th floor in Block B 7.30pm.
POSTAL ADDRESS CBRS P.O.BOX 1235 Springwood Qld 4127.
OR P.O.BOX 5130 Manly QLD 4179
CHOOSE TUESDAY!
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday the 11th of February, at the TAFE.
(John. VK4AZV)
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
IRLP NODE 640
HAM RADIO 3-DAY FAST-TRACK COURSE
Novice Radio Amateur Theory & Regulations
The Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Inc. in association with the
Radio and Electronics School is offering a three-day fast-track course
for the Novice Radio Amateur Theory Exam.
The course will be held at the clubrooms at 85 Harper St Nerang on
three consecutive Sundays March 2003.
The course will be intense exam preparation for the Novice Amateur Theory
& Regulations exam. On completion of the fast track course you will
have the option to sit the examination at the clubrooms.
The course will be conducted by experienced tutors.
The programme will be informal, free-flowing, fun, and flexible to
student needs BUT the focus will be intensive exam preparation.
This is an opportunity for you to fast-track your way to an amateur radio
licence.
This course is a unique opportunity "don't miss out" register today.
WHEN early March 2002 (over 3 consecutive Sundays 10am - 4pm)
COST - $45 for the course (lunch and refreshments included)
plus a small charge for disks
INQUIRIES AND REGISTRATION: 5539 3530
Places are limited so don't delay
Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Inc. & Radio & Electronics School
www.radioelectronicschool.com
www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB
IRLP NODE 6402
Don't forget the BOOT Sale to be held 1Oam Feb 23.
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)...
SO...... If your in the SE of VK4 and CAN'T get to Gosford don't despair
there will be lots of pre-loved "goodies" for sale at the Greenbank
Community Centre off Teviotte Road from 10am the Last Sunday in February,
ie Feb 23rd.
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
IRLP NODE 622
9 Feb - SARC AGM at Clubrooms
30 Mar - WICEN(NR) AGM - Lismore Workers Club.
TOWNSVILLE
TeleText page 919
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
Wild 23cm QSO Party this Sunday
Lock up your daughters, ground your sons, no one is safe!
There will be a Wild 23cm QSO Party happening sometime this Sunday
(February 9th 2003) in the Townsville region and you are invited
to attend!
Rumour has it that participants of the regular Microwave Net
in Townsville are ready to go mobile and portable with many a strange
array and apparatus and that the party goers will be quite audible
in the 23cm band. If you have transceiver equipment capable of
operating on the 23cm band then you are invited to participate,
if not then try and listen in!
For more details contact Don/VK4MC.
theTARCinc Radio Theory Classes have recommenced in 2003.
Thursday January 30th saw 3 new members of the class roll up and
commence training to Novice Amateur Operator Certificate of Proficiency
level. Class Manager Iain/VK4IGM reports that there will be more
prospective members showing up in the weeks to come as they come
out of the Christmas hibernation.
Two Special evenings will be happening this month -
Calculator Night, Thursday February 13th
learn neat new tricks or very handy old tricks and get the most
out of the hand held less volitile memory box !
Multimeter Night, Thursday February 27th
learn new techniques, or revise on the complete operation of
your Analogue or Digital multimeter.
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- WICEN
(State Co-ordinator, Ewen McLeod VK4ERM)
A regular net exists Sunday mornings 7.075 at 0830k.
BUNDABERG WICEN
Members are reminded that the first training sessions for
2003 will be held at SES Headquarters Kendalls Road
Saturday afternoons Feb 15th and Feb 22nd.
Both sessions will commence at 1400 hrs and ALL members are requested
to make every effort to attend.
(Rusty)
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
FEB 23 LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB BOOT SALE
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)...
Last Sunday in February, ie Feb 23rd.
MAY 3-5 Clairview Ham Weekend - Clairview Beach
Bookings - Clairview Beach Holiday Park 4956 0190
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
WIA EXAMINATIONS IN VK4
March 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.
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
SUNSHINE COAST
Amanda Winchester, VK4HIP is registered as a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) and is on telephone 5493 7445.
QNEWS - ALL OF THE NEWS ALL OF THE TIME LISTEN TO IT ON SEG 3
on the WIA WEB PAGE on wia.org.au/vk4
Chris Edmondson VK4AA with the 'contest word' again this week...
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.
Major events to come this month are:-
15-16 ARRL International CW DX Contest
22-23 ZL Jock White Memorial Field Day.
This weekend's contests include the
Dutch PACC contest, CW and SSB and also the RSGB 160m CW Contest.
Next weekend, the ARRL CW contest will be held on the
15th and 16th over 48 hours from midnight Friday and the SSB leg
takes place two weeks later on March 1st and 2nd.
These are the ideal contests for anyone working towards their Worked All
States Award.
The CQ-WW SSB 160m contest is on February the 22nd and 23rd together with the
REF SBB and the UBA CW Contests. Also on the weekend of February 22/23
between 0200-1100 & 1700-0200 UTC you can take part in the
ZL 2003 Jock White Memorial Field Day.
Minimum contact numbers to qualify are 50 phone or 25 CW.
Finally and just before Mal, VK6LC pops in, a look at the
International Museums Weekend which takes place on the
weekend of the 14th and 15th of June.
A great number and variety of museums are again expected to take part.
Those stations wishing to join in with a museum special event station
of their own, should register free via the form on the IMW website.
You've tuned QNEWS, and now on the Q, WIA FEDERAL AWARDS MANAGER VK6LC Mal.
The DXCC or (Dx Century Club award).
This is a real challenge and can be claimed at 100 countries worked.
It's extensions can last for life time in Amateur Radio and a chance
to meet others with the same interest.
The DXCC program is very large and at the moment we have 335 countries
available.
One of the greatest things in the hobby I enjoy is attending Ham Fests,
meeting and discussing DX.
Your QSL cards can also be used for many other overseas awards from
other Radio Leagues and Societies.
Many new and older Hams enjoy this program to test their new equipment
or newly constructed antennas. They like myself are always trying to
improve to confirm that new rare DXCC station.
In Australia we also have famous DXCC hams, at anytime they may be able
to help you get started.
The operating modes all have been expanded to cater for all the
digital persons and the extended frequencies up to 2m. Just look at the
bloke from Far North Queensland, just recently John clocked in 137 countries
on 50mhz. Struth!! if he can do it! so can you?
This award is also an education in geography and nationalities, it's
a real interest to track these far away Countries and a good way of
meeting overseas friends and locating them all on a world map.
QSL cards are received and sent via your local division QSL Buro and
direct method by post if applicable.
Some of the more rare countries, I send direct to exchange for colourful
stamps, and also I have a beautiful collection, maybe that's another
interest for you.
There are two smart email DXCC management documents with "pop help"
for prefixes and dates etc, this will assist you to maintain your awards.
Its so simple just fill the blank spaces and email it off to us.
We also feature progress updates, in our AR. Magazine several times a year.
This broadcast has only covered the basic details.
Further information can be requested from the Federal Awards Manager:
P.O.Box. 196, Cannington. Western Australia. 6987. or
via Email: awards@wia.org.au
or our W.I.A National website. http://www.wia.org.au
Stay tuned to QNEWS next week for our "Antarctic award".
This has been another Federal Awards update 2003.
This is Mal. VK6LC for QNEWS, in Perth.
(Qnews: Federal Awards Program update, produced by Mal VK6LC.
Part 2. file name: Qnews FAP-part2.mp3 length 3 min 21 sec.)
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
WIA's Amateur Radio Magazine Editor VK5UE
AR's Publishing Committee VK3's ABP, ANI, AUI, AZL, BR, DBB, OM.
WEBMASTER VK5UJ
QNEWS EDITOR VK4BB
New members of the QNEWS 500 CLUB; achieving 500 plus checkins
so far this VK4 Council year:-
VK2 LISMORE/SUMMERLAND 501
VK4 ROCKHAMPTON 535
VK4 TOWNSVILLE 502
Colwyn Low as Editor of AR Magazine is updating the Divisional Broadcast
pages, follows the latest QNEWS listings:-
EVERY SUNDAY, at 9am LOCAL (Sat 2300 UTC)
FROM FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND on 7.070/2 MHz
FROM SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND:-
1.825, 3.605, 7.118, 10.135, 14.342,
21.175, 28.400, 52.525, 147.000 438.500.
Right throughout VK4 scan 146.6 to 148.0 MHz again at 9am local.
SUNDAY 6:45pm hear LAST weeks QNEWS broadcast
3.605 and 147.0 MHz from South East Queensland
MONDAY 7:00pm hear YESTERDAY's news again on 146.875 MHz
broadcast from Brisbane's Bayside repeater, and then
7:30pm on 3.605 and 147.0 MHz from Sth East Queensland.
Text editions on packet internet and personal email, visit
www.wia.org.au/vk4
News is updated 24/7 in both text and audio on this site.
MP3 Audio from same website by 2300 hours each Saturday.
Contact QNEWS, packet sp QNEWS@VK4WIE.BNE.QLD.AUS.OC
e-mail qnews@wia.org.au
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
Pacific Inter Island Net 14.315mhz 0800z
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pacific_Inter_Island_net/
This net has run for over 60 yrs, Chris VK2UW says the net was setup to
help the Islands and Mariners throughout the Pacific Ocean Area.
Mariners can use the Net to log into while sailing the Pacific as well as
other Nets that are listed on the links section, with
Times and frequencies, also to post messages.
The Link has been setup for Family Members also to also keep in contact
or post messages or to pass messages on to net controllers for those
travelling the Pacific Ocean.
VK2UW says they are also involved with the ARRL Emergency services
including Amateur Radio Emergency services and the Red Cross along with
the Boat watch Centre.
Included in the coverage of the Pacific Inter island Net is another
service called the Pacific Island Disaster Net, this net has been setup
to help the Islands in the Pacific incase of a disaster like cyclones etc.
* new on calender
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.
PJ5/K3RGD on all bands from St Eustatius in the Dutch West Indies
until the 10th of February.
VR2/VE7TLL from Lantau Island, Hong Kong, TILL 10th of February.
V31GW and V31YN from Belize until the 25th of February.
F-6-FXS, will be active from Guadeloupe between Feb 12 and March 12.
He will operate only CW into a wire antenna.
40 through 10 meters. QSL direct or via the bureau. (OPDX)
A4/IV3NCC from Oman till end of March active on the low bands.
Cook Islands; April DXPedition. June VK4SJ has told her ARClub
another DXpedition to the Cook Islands should take place in April
and said "it would be nice to have as many club members contact
me as possible. More details to follow as the time draws near."
Les, 7Q7LA, is active from Malawi till middle of April.
JM6DZB/JD1 Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands until the end of 2003.
80, 40 and 15 metres SSB.
* new on calender
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Argentina has become the latest country to acquire LF privileges for
radio amateurs on the 136kHz band.
The first operation was reportedly by LW2ETU on Christmas Day 2002.
Earlier, Arnie Coro, CO2KK, reported that Cuban radio amateurs may
soon have access to the band, while last summer, Marcus Ramos, PY3CRX,
wrote that the Brazilian telecommunications authority approved use of
the band for amateurs on a secondary basis.
Paraguay and Uruguay have also expressed support for amateur use
of this LF band.
(gb2rs)
HISTORY THIS WEEK FROM THE SUMMERLAND ARC ARCHIVES
1856 Victoria Cross valour award is instituted.
1878 First commercial phone switchboard in New Haven, Connecticut.
1881 Edison patents his incandescent lamp.
1886 Karl Benz patents first petrol driven car.
1926 Baird displays his first television images.
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:-
NATIONAL NEWS
VK3ZWI says the bushfires are still burning in VK3.
BROADCAST BAND NEWS broadcasting summit.
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
WICEN VK2
RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL CD-ROM training package
UNITED STATES - W - WISCONSIN UTILITY MAKES AWARD TO ARES/RACES GROUPS
INTERNATIONAL SILENT KEYS
K-D-5-E-S-I
K-C-5-Z-T-C
K-C-5-Z-S-U
INTERNATIONAL
NEW ZEALAND - ZS - SURVEY
ISRAEL - 4X4 - TREES REMEMBER 911
SWEDEN - SM - AR ON THE AIR
UNITED STATES - W - NAB HAM RADIO RECEPTION IN LAS VEGAS
VK4 COUNCIL
WIAQ President in Townsville
LAST CHANCE! WIAQ AWARDS and BADGES.
morse training tapes
Bruce Jones VK4EHT a WIAQ Councillor reports:-
CLUB ACTIVITY
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB
TOWNSVILLE
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- WICEN
BUNDABERG WICEN
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
WIA EXAMINATIONS IN VK4
VK4 AMATEURS WHO ARE JP's
Chris Edmondson VK4AA with the 'contest word' again this week...
WIA FEDERAL AWARDS MANAGER VK6LC Mal The DXCC or (Dx Century Club award).
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
New members of the QNEWS 500 CLUB; achieving 500 plus checkins
Latest QNEWS listings:-
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
THE LOWDOWN COLUMN
HISTORY THIS WEEK FROM THE SUMMERLAND ARC ARCHIVES
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QNEWS - we've reported...YOU decide.
Enjoy and LONG LIVE AR !!
GOOD ROWING!
Author VK4BB
Packet: qnews@vk4wie.#bne.qld.aus.oc
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