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zl2bau Peter, zl2tze Phillip
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
Mark Tell VK4KMT is part of only 6 UN international staff permanently
inside YI, we'll have a comprehensive look at who's who in the ham
world of that War Torn Region later in the audio bulletin.
WIA CONSULTS
Last week we spoke of the consultation by the WIA of ALL Amateurs regards
our proposed "foundation style licence".
The survey will be inserted into the May issue of AR magazine for
WIA members in VK2, VK3 and VK7. The remaining WIA Divisions are making
arrangements to survey their members.
Results of the survey are expected to be published in late May or early June.
This survey will help the Wireless Institute of Australia in preparing
the submission to the Australian Communications Authority for the
restructuring of the amateur licensing system.
At the centre of change is a proposed new Entry Level Licence, which will
take a new approach to the training of prospective radio amateurs. It relies
on mentoring to ensure proper induction and qualifying people for an amateur
licence.
The Entry Level Licence will make amateur radio more accessible and relevant
to more people looking for a communications hobby, and also for the benefits
it can provide as a training ground for a technical career.
(QNEWS/VK4BAT)
POSTCARDS FROM THE FRONT
As part of his preparation for membership tasks for the VK4 WIAQ Council
Ken Fuller VK4KF has developing a database of HAMS sorted by VK4 Postcode.
One of the side effects is that HAMS live in many interesting places,
in faraway places, some idyllic like coastal islands others in mining towns.
As Ken saw these places and people popping up he thought that perhaps a
note about the people and places might be interesting as publicity
material promoting the breadth of Amateur Radio, further that with an
Audio cutting.
So, how about it, we'll run the best in each month or so on the Q. Not only
VK4 but ANYWHERE!
Drop a line to qnews@wia.org.au or write to the WIAQ PO Box 199 Wavell Hts
Queensland, make sure you also give your phone number!
All entries will be passed to the Q and Ken...
(QNEWS/VK4BAT)
NATIONAL NEWS - YOU HAVE MAIL
WIA news available by private e-mail.
Receive the latest bulletins and releases of news from the WIA via
Internet e-mail.
Several ways, easiest for you and the Q is to click onto:-
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OR simply send an e-mail message to the following
NOTE THEY ARE CASE SENSITIVE :
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[1] weekly HTML copy QNEWS
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[3] A reminder sent as soon as QNEWS becomes available on the web.
Wireless Institute of Australia - The World's oldest AR Society (est 1910)
is on the web at http://www.wia.org.au
The various divisions (call areas) can be accessed direct from here.
ACA NEWS
www.aca.gov.au
WIA ACA LIAISON OFFICERS are VK1GH, VK1ZKM, VK2BPN, VK4DU
The industry code of practice designed to improve consultation
between communities, local councils and mobile phone carriers when
they are planing and installing new facilities such a mobile phone
towers is now in full effect.
Under the code, carriers are now required to design and operate
radiocommunications infrastructure, such as mobile phone towers, so
that exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is minimised. They
are also required to notify and consult with councils and local
communities about new installations, provide free information on the
health effects of EMR and provide the public with EMR site
assessments on request.
(ACA/VK4BAT)
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.
In VK2, Westlakes Club, their Education Officer advises that the first of
the next Radio Class was held Wednesday 30th April but their still is
room for any aspiring Amateurs, contact Geoff VK2GW to book a place.
Westlakes Amateur Radio Club is located in York Street Teralba and is
open for business on Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.
Leave a message on the 24-hour Voice Mailbox on 02 4958 1588.
Ron VK2DQ will visit the Darling Downs Radio Club May 26 to discuss
the Radio-Electronics school.
UNITED STATES
He gave the world of Amateur Radio "Kids Day." And now, the Dayton
Amateur Radio Association has decided to reward Larry Tyree, N6TR, of
Boring Oregon, by naming him 2003 Radio Amateur of the Year.
N6TR says that the award really honours what Kids Day is all about:
Tyree, or Tree, as he prefers to be known, was first licensed in 1967 as
WN6ZVC. He obtained his distinctive N6TR callsign in 1977 and these
days holds an Amateur Extra Class license.
Tyree also spends a lot of his ham radio time in front of his
computer on ham radio related matters. Why all of the computer
time? It's another of his many contributions to Amateur Radio. Tree
Tyree is the creator of the very popular "TR-LOG" contest logging
software.
But what about "Kids Day?"
"I think the ingredient that helped enable this is that I
have my own kids. At the time when Kids Day was invented they were 3
and 5 years old. And I just somehow flashed on the concept of --
well -- lets get kids on the air and have them talk to other kids.
Lets just make that happen. So, under the guise of the Boring
Amateur Radio Club, we put that together and made it happen. I think
that the first one was just an hour or two hours and the response was
pretty significant."
"I think the other important ingredient to the Kids Day
concept was to give the kids something to talk about as a formulae
that they could work under so that they have something to talk
about. And that's how we came up with the idea of the simple thing of
your name, and your age, where you live and your favourite colour. "
'Tree' will be presented his award at a special ceremony to
be held at Dayton's HARA Arena on Saturday, May 17th.
(Dayton Hamvention, ARNewsline8482 / QNEWS/VK4CO)
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - WITH CHRIS WRIGHT VK2UW
For a long time QNEWS has relayed news from our IARUMS Region 3
COORDINATOR Arusu VU2UR of Indian Cordless phones on the 2-metre band.
Now, according to WIAVictoria, due to a loop-hole in federal legislation
the Australian Communications Authority is now limited in its investigation
of illegal cordless phones here in VK.
WIA Victoria President Jim Linton VK3PC says as a consequence to a change
12 months ago to the Telecommunications Act, the ACA is unable to record
the conversations being made over these cordless phones.
Previously the ACA was able to record the conversation and identify the
users' telephone number, as evidence, and then take action.
Now it would need a court order for a telephone intercept or bugging
warrant, usually only given to law enforcement agencies in the case of a
serious crime or security matter.
Jim VK3PC reports that several illegal cordless phones are suspected to be
operating on the 2-metre band in Melbourne, and may also be doing so
elsewhere in Australia.
Remember if you hear illegal or out of band transmissions contact your
divisional IARUMS coordinator or direct to Federal Coordinator VK8HA.
Henry Andersson vk8ha@octa4.net.au
P.O. Box 619
HUMPTY DOO N.T. 0836
Norried H44NC has sent the following into me, (Chris VK2UW)
" For Your Information and for the information of the Pacific Inter
Island Net.
I went again to Spectrum Management this morning.
Spectrum Management said they will be taking appropriate legal
actions.
Spectrum Management Division is the ONLY authority in H44 that issues
Telecommunication Licenses and Call Signs. I was informed that H44MD
and H44MKA ARE NOT legal and were NOT issued ham licenses.
Should anyone receive their QSL cards they are not good.
Should further information be needed you can mail Spectrum Management
Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Transport, Works, Communications,
and Aviation
Attention: Robert Bokelema or Timothy Mausae
P.O. Box G8
Honiara, SOLOMON ISLANDS
This is indeed sad news, but reality.
Regards and 73,
Norried H44NC"
DIVVY NEWS EX VK7
PRESIDENT:- Phil Corby (VK7ZAX)
http://www.wia.org.au/vk7
Just a few days to go to the VK7 NW meeting and members are
assured of an absolutely fascinating evening of education and entertainment
as their computer guru, Jim Hiley, VK7JH asks all members to take their
computers and he'll answer any questions you may have!
Meeting night May 7th at the Penguin High School at 7.30 pm.
(Ron, VK7RN)
INTERNATIONAL
ITU
WIA ITU Conference Group CONSISTS OF VK1GH, VK1ZKM, VK3ADW, VK3APM
The ITU has declared that the theme for this year's World
Telecommunications Day as being, "Helping all of the world's people to
communicate".
Anytime, anyone makes a telephone call, checks their email, watches
television, surfs the Web, or uses a radio transmitter, they benefit from
the work of the ITU and its member states.
WIA-Victoria advise later in this bulletin of AX-3-ITU being used that
Day, May 17.
SOLOMON ISLANDS
AUSAID HELPS HAMS SEND DONATED GEAR TO THE AMATEUR RADIO
TRAINING SCHOOL.
Ausaid will make possible free transport for donated gear to the Amateur
Radio Training School in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Thanks to donors 40 boxes full of donated gear ready to go.
Further donated ham and CB gear or bits to make dipole antennas and anything
a ham School can use can be delivered or sent to:
Sam Voron,
2 Griffith ave,
Roseville, N.S.W., Australia 2069.
Tel/Fax-61-2-94171066
E-mail- svoron@hotmail.com
web- http://www.H44A.com
NEW ZEALAND - ZL - NZART Annual Conference
The NZART Conference 2003 will be held in Masterton at the
Copthorne Hotel.
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.
If you are passing through Wellington going to or from the NZART Conference
in Masterton, the Quartz Hill User Group extends an invitation for you to
visit the ZL6QH station.
To view the facilities and even have some on air experience operating
with the wide selection of antennas, please make arrangements with the
Bookings Manager, Ralph Sutton ZL2AOH, at 12c Herbert Gardens
186 The Terrace, Wellington 6001 New Zealand.
MIDDLE EAST/ASIA MINOR
ARRL Membership Services Manager Wayne Mills, N7NG, says the League will
accept for DXCC credit YI/ operations from Iraq by Coalition military
personnel provided the operator has written permission from his or her
commanding officer.
In our AUDIO news we read the text from last weeks written news re VK4KMT
ETC ETC.
ROYAL HONOURS FOR PA-0-LOU
Lou van de Nadort PA0LOU, retired Chairman of the International Amateur
Radio Union Region 1 was recognised by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
this week for his outstanding contribution to Amateur Radio.
He was decorated with Member of the "Order of Oranje Nassau". Lou was one
of the people who were recognised this year by the queen when the
Royal Recognition awards were announced on April 30, in Holland known as
"Koningine dag", the queens birthday .
The decoration is an acknowledgment for personal and outstanding
contribution to the community.
Lou van de Nadort retired from the IARU Region 1 Executive in October last
year after having been almost 28 years at the helm of the organisation.
In his farewell editorial in Region 1 News he called it retirement from
active duty and wrote "I will always have IARU and its work at heart and
will continue to support the cause"
"I will look back fondly on my involvement in IARU. While not always smooth
sailing, I have experienced many moments of triumph like when the
organisation achieved major successes in protecting and growing the
frequencies available to Amateur Radio". Lou said.
"It was a wonderful experience to work with so many dedicated people from
all walks of life, from all parts of the world. I thank you all for your
support and above all your friendship. I will miss you all ' but then of
cause there is Amateur Radio that will allow me to keep in touch with all
my friends be it on the key or microphone."
The medal was presented to Lou at his home in Zundert in Holland when the
Mayor and a delegation of civics and members of the VERON Council arrived
there on April 30. Lou said it took my totally by surprise, I never expected
it.
Lou van de Nadort PA0LOU, we salute you!
(To QNEWS direct from Hans van de Groenendaal ZS6AKV)
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
Dale VK4DMC Far North Queensland councillor of the WIAQ has suffered
major injuries following a 3 meter fall from his roof!
Some good news from theTARCinc and in from Tom/VK4DEB that Dale is now
back home from hospital and being nursed by XYL Robyn (a nurse by trade!).
A speedy recovery Dale from your friends here at QNEWS.
Book Shop.
Believe it or not some clubs and individuals after 2 plus years still have
not got the message that the WIA has a truly NATIONAL bookshop run by the
VK2 Division. Please, direct any bookshop enquiries to Parramatta and
NOT the VK4 Secretary.
Maybe it would be a good idea to have your club regularly check out QTC
Magazine/QNEWS/ and best of all the WIAQ Council minutes and annual
reports which Peter VK4JPH puts up on the web site each month.
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH VK4DFD BRIAN COLEMAN
BARC
Brisbane Amateur Radio Club, meets twice a month, at St. John`s Church in
King Street Annerley. The first meeting is the SECOND Friday of the month.
The Barcfest is on again this year, date 10th May 2003, venue the
Holland Park Bowls Club 49 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park.
All the usual bargains will be available, including food and drink,
so bring your wallet, get the bargains and have a pie and a drink with
your mates.
If you are intending to book a table for B.A.R.C.-fest 2003,
PLEASE send your application as soon as possible,
as the table space left is limited due to demand this year.
DON'T LEAVE IT to the last week, as you will be disappointed.
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
Next meeting is Tuesday May 12th.
Moreton College of TAFE off Cavendish road Mt Gravatt.
on the 4th floor in Block B 7.30pm.
CLAIRVIEW
Please note that the 2003 Clairview monster auction and get together fun
weekend is on this May Day weekend 3rd - 4th May.
DARLING DOWNS
Good to see the DDRC setting up a team of examination invigilators
to be registered with the WIA exam service. VK4HWM Matthew is the driving
force behind this, as he is with allowing his personal email address
matthew@t130.aone.net.au to be the contact point to his club.
Up until now, according to the club newsletter DDRC INK, their management
committee had passed motions specifically excluding packet and email
forms of communication to the club. Well done VK4HWM.
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
On Sunday the 18th May at 1.30pm at the Club House, 85 Harper Street Nerang
there will be a get together of all Hams who have been actively employed in
the theatre Industry be it Drive Ins or Picture Theatre. Kaye VK4HKA says
"I am sure there will be a lot of experiences that we all have had at
some time and to share them would be really great".
So if you've an experience in this "theatre", or at the local 'sinpit'
contact John VK4AC on 5531-2454 or the Gold Coast Morning net on 146.700
at 8.00am.
(Many thanks Kaye VK4HKA)
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
An excellent exercise was enjoyed by all participating in the Canoe Race
comms over the ANZAC Day weekend. 15 ops took part doing various tasks
and shifts.
The course covered 102 Kms over the three daily stages.
SARCFEST, Sunday 10 August.
Mark this date, go along, enjoy all the usual things and more.
TOWNSVILLE
VK4RTL experimental 23cm beacon on air
There is something more than just the Airport Radar to tune into on
the 23cm band in Townsville, with the deployment on 21st April of
VK4RTL 1296.444 beacon at Mount Stuart for a trial run.
This mighty little beacon puts out a massive 2.5watts and can be heard
on most modern tri-band handhelds around Townsville and Thuringowa.
Engineered by Don/VK4MC and installed at theTARCinc Repeater Site
by Don and Tony/VK4TJS, with help from Kerry/VK4TUB and Gavin/VK4ZZ,
the 23cm beacon transmits a continuous identification message which
cycles every minute.
Reception and range reports requested - send to vk4wit@wia.org.au
or hand them to Don/VK4MC next time you see him
Estate of Keith/VK4KG Auction
The auction of the estate of Keith/VK4KG will take place on Saturday
10th May 2003 starting at 2pm at 7 Hibiscus Street Cranbrook.
The estate is offered on the basis of as is, where is and no warranties have
been given or implied. Personal pickup of items is required and for any
amateur radio band specific equipment verification of qualifications is
necessary.
If you wish to view or purchase before the auction contact 4775 6579.
VK4 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ATV
SEQ-ATV net WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 7:30 on 145.7 MHz.
AMATEUR TELEVISION.. and the South East Queensland ATV Group holds its
monthly meeting FIRST Friday night of each month.
7:30 at the Wavell Hts State School in Minore St.
Digital TV transmissions from SE Qland, VK4XRL is going to present a talk
on this interesting AR activity on May 16 at the Queensland Digital Groups
monthly meeting.
7:30 at the Wavell Hts State School in Minore St May 16.
(digipete)
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
JOTA 2003 - October 18 and 19 2003.
http://jota.scouting.net.au
VK4 Coordinators e-mail = jota@qldhq.scouts.com.au
The next meeting of the Logan West ARC, will be on Monday the 13th May
as many as possible MUST attend the next meeting as they have lots to
talk about, particularly for a COMBINED SCOUTS/ LWAREC activity in July.
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF
The Repeater VK4RXG on 438.500 is now up and running from a new location,
and reports from all and any user as to how and WHERE it is going would
be welcomed, again that QRG is 438.5 MHZ.
The repeater is also linked to the IRLP network.
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- WICEN
(State Co-ordinator, Ewen McLeod VK4ERM)
A regular net exists Sunday mornings 7.075 at 0830k.
BRISBANE WICEN CAR RALLY JUST AROUND THE CORNER
As already mentioned last month, the planning for the WICEN
CAR RALLY held in June is already advanced. If you would like
to participate then don't delay. Please contact WICEN.
A regular net exists Sunday mornings 7.075 at 0830k.
Neville Mills has asked QNEWS to call for operators for the various stages
for the WICEN exercise. He need voice and packet field operators
Contact person is the president Brisbane Area WICEN, Ray SWEATMAN.
(digipete/vk4tx)
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
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 Gordon VK4VP on 5478 1439
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.sarc.org.au/sarc1/sarc.htm
EXAM DETAILS RING Dave VK2CB 6625 1281, Mob 04 2991 0982.
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
G'Day all. I'm Chris Edmondson, VK3CE/VK4AA with this
week's look at the world of contesting, awards and special event stations.
Now I suppose you expect I'm going to start with the contesting calendar,
but I'm not. I'm going to climb up here on my soapbox instead and have a
bit of a preach to you.
By now you've heard the very welcome voice of Graham Kemp, VK4BB, who has
been the main force behind QNews for many years. And thank heaven he's back!
The first time I heard Qnews I was astonished. It sounds utterly
professional and is so very well put together, but few people really
appreciate the dedication and determination it takes on the part of Graham,
and the behind-the-scenes work of people like Peter Harding, VK4JPH.
So we're glad you're back Graham, to make the whole thing sound as good as
you always do, and on behalf of other listeners like me... well, thanks
mate. We really do appreciate your effort!
The real message here, you know, is that every part of your hobby, however
you see it and use it, is ultimately controlled by the amount of effort
you are prepared to put into it. How about, this week, an extra vote of
thanks to your local volunteers, whether they put Qnews to air, run your
local club repeater, write the stories we all like to read or listen to, or
help just by being there.
And if you ever hear Graham on the air, in one of those rare moments
he has the time, that is, remember to tell him how much you enjoy Qnews.
Believe me, it really helps to know you're on the right path!
Oh, and a final 'by the way' before we get into this week's contest news:
I was really very heartened to see the high level of activity in last
week's Harry Angel Memorial Sprint on 80 metres. As luck would have it,
my fire brigade pager went off 15 minutes in and I got back only a few
minutes before the end. But judging by some of the scores I heard,
people were having a ball.
to WIA Federal! Well done all. It was fun.
And remember, if you want to get something out of your hobby, try putting something into it first. I'm Chris Edmondson, VK4AA.
Contest Time Table
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* denotes new addition to calendar
Date Contest
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2003
May 1- 7 Westlakes CQ Repeater Contest
24 VK/trans-Tasman Contest SSB
31 QRP Day CW
June 7 VK/trans-Tasman Contest CW
14-15 IMW International Museums Weekend.
* 21 Wadda Cup
July 5 Jack Files
5- 6 Brass Monkey Contest - ZL VHF Contest:
August 30/31 VK ALARA Contest
Check the OFFICIAL VK Contest Site, www.vkham.com/contests/index.html
*********************************************************************
The next Westlakes CQ repeater contest to be held from
Midnight 1st May until Midnight 7th May.
2003 VK/ trans-Tasman Contest
The 80 metre, VK/ trans-Tasman Contest will be held on Saturday the
24th of May, (Phone), and Saturday the 7th of June (CW), from 0800 to 1400
hours UTC.
It's a "fun" contest. So don't just say, "I'm not into Contesting", because
this one is for beginners and experts alike, - and you won't know if you
like it if you don't give it a go!
Rules published on the Contest website home.iprimus.com.au/vktasman - also
on the NZART Homepage, and in the magazines. Results published and prizes
dispatched within 10 days of Closing Date for CW logs!
(Bruce Renn, VK3JWZ - Contest Manager)
International Museums Weekend- 14 & 15 June
The third International Museums Weekend will take place on the 14th and 15th
June 2003. It starts at midnight UTC Friday and ends at midnight UTC Sunday.
Those wishing to take part must ensure they have registered via the
form on the International Museums Weekend website.
www.ukradioamateur.org/imw
2003 80m Dash for the Wadda Cup
The Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club of Tasmania (CHARCT) has
recently announced the details of the 2003 Wadda Cup Contest.
The contest is known as the 80m Dash for the Wadda Cup, and is open to
all VK amateurs.
The 2003 event will be expanded from 30 minutes to 60 minutes and
should encourage participation from amateurs that are familiar with sprint
type contests.
The event will be held on Saturday 21 June 2003, starting at 1030 UTC
(or 8.30pm EST).
As the name implies, the contest will be a dash to make as many contacts
as possible, during a 60-minute period, on the 80m band.
The contest manager, and winner of the 2002 event, is Keiran Blyth
VK3BTV. Keiran will operate the CHARCT club callsign VK7CHT -
portable VK3. Contact with this station will earn the contester bonus
points.
When the contest has concluded, all contestants will gather on 3.585
MHz to join in a roll call and find out who is the provisional winner of
the 2003 Wadda Cup contest.
Full contest details are available on the CHARCT website
www.vk2ce.com/vk7cht
Also, look for the full contest rules in the May 2003 edition of Amateur
Radio magazine.
CHARCT holds a regular Thursday night Quiz net on 3.585 MHz,
starting at 8.00pm (EST). Further information may be obtained on this
net.
(Keiran Blyth VK3BTV, 2003 Contest Manager via vk7ax)
THE JACK FILES CONTEST WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 5TH OF JULY.
START TIME IS AT 0800z AND WILL CEASE AT 1400z.
THE RULES ARE THE SAME AS LAST YEAR.
ENHANCED RALLY AUSTRALIA AWARD.
This award requires the accumulation of 1000 points from progressive
contacts throughout Australia.
MAKING IT EASY FOR YOU
The Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club conducts the club net every
Sunday and Wednesday the Awards net on 3.612 MHz at 1930 Hrs.
under the callsign of VK4RC.
Club Station VK4IZ can also be heard in most VK contests.
A list of members callsigns can be had, send a packet message to
VK4ITM @ VK4ITM.#BNE.QLD.AUS.OC.
(teletextpage 770)
SPECIAL EVENTS
* denotes new on calender
MAY 17
Special event station AX-3-ITU will be on air, World Telecommunications
Day, the 17th of May.
The callsign allocated to WIA Victoria will be activated on its behalf by
members of the Eastern and Mountain District Radio Club.
It and many other special event amateur radio stations with ITU in their
callsign around the globe will celebrate the formation of the
International Telecommunications Union on 17 May, 1865.
A commemorative AX3ITU QSL card will be issued via the QSL bureau.
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11 V-I-4-B-R-C Celebrating Brisbane's hosting of the
Rotary World Conference. Thats VI4BRC.
And remember, if you want to get something out of your hobby, try
putting something into it first. I'm Chris Edmondson, VK4AA.
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
Westlakes Amateur radio Club transmits QNEWS from the MP3 files each
Sunday morning following their local cast which goes to air at 0900hrs
on club repeater VK2RTZ 146.775MHz using the club official callsign VK2ATZ.
Presenter is Frank VK2FJL.
On most occassions they replay segments 1 and 3 prior to the
NSW Divisional WIA cast during the morniung session but if time beats us,
segment 3 goes out during an evening replay 1900hrs using the same
frequency etc..
Gary VK4TGB rebroadcasts QNEWS on 476.750 Ch. 14 UHF every Sunday
night at 7:00 pm / 19:00 Hrs. in the Maryborough area
Gary also helps WIA Award Winner Geoff VK4ZGF, on 2 meters when needed.
We'd appreciate it if repeater managers would send the call sign, frequency,
location, and sponsoring club/organisation of the repeater as well as the
time and day QNEWS is aired to Graham VK4BB, qnews@wia.org.au each week.
Or by packet to qnews @ VK4WIE.#BNE.QLD.AUS.OC
SHORT WAVE MONITORING AND SCANNER NEWS
DEUTSCHE WELLE GOES DIGITAL
Germany's international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, has announced
that as of June it will transmit digitally on shortwave to Europe and
the Middle East using the Radio Mondiale broadcast system. This
makes Deutsche Welle the first international broadcaster to commit to
a start date for regular D-R-M transmissions on the shortwave bands.
(ASWLC via arnewsline)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ATV (or Every pixel tells a story)
VK7 Southern Branch say progress has been made on the antennas and mast
for the repeater site on Guy Fawkes Hill over looking Hobart's eastern shore.
Amateurs will be able to turn on the repeater on with a remote tone
enabling them to receive a test pattern for aligning their receivers and
antennas without having an uplink 1250 ATV transmitter.
Contact VK7DY for this tone frequency and tone if your "down that way".
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
VK5AGR is the AMSAT National Coordinator, vk5agr@amsat.org
VK5ZAI is the Australian Co-ordinator for ARISS.
AMSAT-VK HF Net.
2nd Sunday each month.
April through October 1000 UTC 3.685 MHz
November through March 0900 UTC 7.068 MHz
AMSAT has announced the opening of a new Echolink conference server
as a new service from its amsat.org website.
The new AMSAT conference server was established to provide a place
for satellite operators world-wide to congregate and chat.
Space veterans Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, RK3DUP, and NASA
astronaut Ed Lu, KC5WKJ, headed into space last weekend to
assume the reins of the International Space Station (ISS) as its
Expedition 7 crew. Crew commander Malenchenko, 41, and NASA Space Station
Science Officer Lu, 39, will be the first two-person ISS crew increment
and the first primary crew to travel to the space station on a Russian
Soyuz spacecraft. Their Soyuz TMA-2 vehicle is launched April 26.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FISTS CLUB DOWN UNDER
http://fistsdownunder.morsekeys.com
Editor & QSL Manager for ZL is Nigel Hardy, ZL2TX,
20 Greenwood Boulevard, R D 1, Otaki 5560, New Zealand
Newsletter Distributor/QSL Manager for VK:
Chris Thompson, VK2MQX, 350a, Old Windsor Road,
Old Toongabbie, N.S.W. 2146, Australia.
Tel: 02 9636 7730
vk2mqx@wia.org.au
Suggested FISTS calling frequencies:-
(160M) 1.808 MHz,
(80M) 3.528 MHz,
(40M) 7.028 MHz,
(30M) 10.118 MHz,
(20M) 14.058 MHz,
(17M) 18.085 MHz,
(15M) 21.058 MHz,
(12M) 24.918 MHz,
(10M) 28.058 MHz.
WORLD WIDE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- HFPACK
http://www.hfpack.com
HFpack caters for portable type operations,
HFpack WORLDWIDE SATURDAY SUNDAY
UTC FREQ
16:30Z = 18157.5kHz USB (QSY=18152.5,18162.5)
17:00Z = 14342.5kHz USB (QSY=14339,14347)
22:30Z = 18157.5kHz USB (QSY=18152.5,18162.5)
23:00Z = 14342.5kHz USB (QSY=14339,14347)
CW is welcome on all HFpack SSB frequencies.
CW dial= up +700Hz on USB and down -700Hz on LSB.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, is the winner of
Hamvention's 2003 Special Achievement Award. Taylor developed the
Internet-linking program called EchoLink and the repeater-control program
called EchoStation. EchoLink allows amateur stations to connect with each
other via the Internet to expand repeater and simplex coverage and to
provide Amateur Radio operators with access from their PCs.
(arrl letter)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- MILITARY
We have received a notification of a 101 Fd Wksp Reunion to be held at
the Auburn RSL, 33 Northumberland St, Auburn, NSW on the 19 July at 1800
hours for 1900 hours.
Please contact Mr Frank Vella, 870 Merrylands Rd, Greystanes, NSW 2145.
Frank's number is 02 9636 3259. RSVP 23 Jun 03.
The Cost id $35 per head and must be paid in advance.
(vk4bb ed and member 101 sth vietnam 66-67)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
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 or Allan Doble VK3AMD both of who are OK in any callbook
(VK3VQ)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR YOUNGTIMERS
A Youth Net meets Saturdays at 0100 UTC on IRLP Reflector #2.
NZART Youth Awards to recognise Youth Achievements in Amateur Radio
The Awards are:
1. The Youth Achievement Award for Best Examination Result.
2. The Young Amateur of the Year Award.
Objectives of the Awards are for NZART to demonstrate and
encourage interest in promoting technological awareness and education in the
field of radio and electronics by involving young people in Amateur Radio
and to focus the activities of ZL's younger Amateur Radio operators into
achieving excellence in all aspects of the hobby, both individually and
within the fellowship that belonging to Amateur Radio brings.
Requirements to obtain the Awards
Youth Achievement Award for Best Examination Result
Recipient to have attained the highest marks in an Amateur Radio Operators
Certificate Examination held during the previous 12 months to 1st of April
in the year of the Award presentation.
The recipient will be presented with the following,
A suitably endorsed framed certificate presented by NZART.
A voucher for $100 to purchase books of the recipient's choice.
One years free subscription to NZART.
A presentation from any other Branch/Business/Individual who may wish from
time to time, to co-sponsor the Award with NZART.
Payment of half a registration to NZART Conference if the recipient attends.
The Young Amateur of the Year Award
The criteria for this award is:
1. Nominee to be under 18 years of age at April 1 in the year of presentation.
2. Nominee to have provided demonstrable service to Amateur Radio in any of
the following areas of achievement:
Assistance with NZART Branch or activity
Development of a significant project (hardware or software)
for use in Amateur Radio.
Participation in projects associated with the promotion of Amateur Radio.
Again the winner will receive,
A suitably endorsed framed certificate presented by NZART.
A voucher for $100 to purchase books of the recipient's choice.
One years free subscription to NZART.
A presentation from any other Branch/Business/Individual who may wish from
time to time, to co-sponsor the Award with NZART.
Payment of half a registration to NZART Conference if the recipient attends.
SARL on the 16 June celebrates their SARL Kid's Day
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
Calling all Amateur Operators
Australian Scout Jamboree 2004 at Woodhouse, Adelaide.
5th - 15th January 2004.
The Australian Jamboree is on again in Adelaide, January 2004.
Expected are thousands of scouts from Australia and overseas
participating in this Grand 10 day Event.
For Scouts a Jamboree is for adventure and experience not to be missed.
JOTA at the Jamboree is on again as promised. As a part of the
Special Activities Section a JOTA station will operate near the precinct
of where all the youth are going to be.
Anyone interested in running one of the activities and / or being an
Amateur Operator too, please contact Lea Adcock.
They would also like some fliers, posters to hang up on show and for the
Scouts to read from WIA, WICEN and Radio Clubs around Australia.
So if you are interested in being apart of the fun and excitement at the
Australian Jamboree 2004 and help out at the JOTA Station please contact
Lea Adcock, JOTA Manager, Australian Jamboree 2004
Ph: (08) 8381 5909
Lea.Adcock@senet.com.au
HISTORY FROM THE APRIL SUMMERLAND ARC ARCHIVES
1791 Samuel Morse born, Charlestown, Mass. USA.
1895 W. Latham shows the first moving picture projected on a screen in NY.
1900 Marconi Patent 7777 for tuned coupled circuits.
1986 Chernobyl atomic power station exploded.
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:-
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QNEWS - we've reported...YOU decide.
QNEWS thanks YOU for entrusting us to bring you VK's authoritative Ham News
QNEWS thanks Amateur Radio Newsline, APCNews, ARRL, ARRL Letter,
FISTS down under, IARU r3, NERG News, Pelican Droppings,
RAC, and RSGB.
for source material for this weeks edition.
Societies and Club News Letter Editors can EXCHANGE a feed prior to
the actual broadcast date, e-mail qnews@wia.org.au
An auto subscription service exists, e-mail QNEWS-VK-subscribe@egroups.com
Now, we leave you this week, with our usual reminder to walk softly,
AND we pose the question...
" Did you tell anyone about Amateur radio this week? "
"Amateur radio is a contact sport.
Contact someone who doesn't know about it!"
Callbacks follow the RF editions, but also for text readers you may
lodge a quick reply to let us know you read it, who knows, you might
even get a "cheerio call".
Send an sp message to QNEWS @ VK4WIE.#BNE.QLD.AUS.OC
OR e-mail qnews@wia.org.au
Before you criticise someone, walk a mile in his shoes.
That way, If he gets angry, you'll be a mile away - and he'll be barefoot.
Enjoy and LONG LIVE AR !!
GOOD ROWING!
Author VK4BB
Packet: qnews@vk4wie.#bne.qld.aus.oc
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