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THE BEST QNEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK
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THE FOLLOWING BULLETIN CAN BE HEARD IN THIS PREAMBLE
When communication counts, count on QNEWS..
PREAMBLE -
Don't hold your breath until a simplification and streamlining of some of
the international regulations governing the amateur service take place!
Reports into QNEWS from Geneva suggest the former USSR states and the
Arab/African group are opposed to any relaxation of regulations!
BTW:- One matter on which there appears to be no disagreement is the
Morse requirement.
No administration participating in the Sub-Working Group spoke in favour of
retaining the Morse code treaty requirement.
But whatever NO changes to the Australian Radio Regulations will come into
effect until the year 2005!!
More from WRC03 in this edition of QNEWS for week commencing June 29.
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
AMATEUR RADIO CHANGES
Australian Communications Authority have advised NO changes to our
Amateur Radio Regulations will come into effect until 2005.
As it is likely Article 25 of the radio regulations of the ITU will be
substantially revised at WRC03, and that domestically issues such as
Administration of exams and related licensing options need be addressed
the ACA will issue a discussion paper for public comment in the 2nd half
of this year.
A letter will be sent to all Amateurs from ACA asking for input.
As we've been saying... stay tuned/watch this space!
NEWS from the Federal President
Update on the Foundation Licence
Even before the survey is completed I have received a large number of
informal email and paper correspondence about the proposal which all
indicate a high level of support. There have been a few suggestion that
there are significant numbers of amateurs with concerns about the
proposal. At this stage they have certainly not made their views known
to me although I have received comments from half a dozen amateurs. The
general themes identified have been:
A concern that the new licence will result in a reductions in skill
levels.
A desire to maintain a progression in licences and the privileges.
The need to engage with Commonwealth Agencies and Industry to
promote Amateur Radio
I would like to personally assure all amateur that everyone working on
the development of the Foundation Licence proposal has the best
interests of amateur radio at heart. It is a difficult time since I know
that many of you would like to know the details of the proposal.
However I would ask you to be patient. Until we have received your views
and fully developed the WIA position, and then sat down and worked
through the issues with the ACA a lot of the details will simply not be
known. Please bear with us.
If you hear odd rumours circulating in newsgroups, mail reflectors or the
dark recesses of clubrooms please refer back to AR or the WIA Federal
web site for clarification.
If you are still unclear then contact your local division or write to me
directly.
Examinations
Some 18 months ago many of you will recall that the WIA made a
submission to the ACA in relation to further devolution of the
examinations. This activity has now been completed and the ACA have
appointed as an "approved organisation" for the purposes of setting
amateur examination papers. This is an important step towards reform of
the administration hobby and a key aspect to the running of any future
foundation licence examinations. As the details of the impact of this
become clear then I will be issuing a separate paper describing how the
changes will affect the administration of examinations.
(VK1LK FEDERAL WIA PRESIDENT)
NATIONAL NEWS - YOU HAVE MAIL
WIA news available by private e-mail.
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 audio becomes available on the web
also links qnews reporters and broadcasters for behind scenes info.
ACA NEWS
www.aca.gov.au
WIA ACA LIAISON OFFICERS are VK1GH, VK1ZKM, VK2BPN, VK4DU
Grand Prix communications interference resolved.
Staff from the ACA's Southern Australia Regional Office were on the job
again this year at the Australian Grand Prix held at Melbourne early March.
Their role was to resolve radiofrequency coordination problems and any
interference with radiocommunications.
Work included coordination of 1,175 frequencies!
ACA staff members were also on-site on the Wednesday before the big
race to set up a frequency monitoring facility.
During the five days of the formula one car racing event, most of the
32 problems they responded to were interference with communications systems
used by the teams and international broadcasters.
(sourced from ACA)
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO WITH RONNEE VK4CO
100TH SCHOOL CONTACT
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program
reached a milestone June 12 with its 100th school group contact. Doing the
honours was Expedition 7 NASA Science Officer and Flight Engineer Ed Lu,
KC5WKJ. Lu took the controls of NA1SS aboard the space outpost to answer a
dozen questions from students gathered at Lively District Secondary School
in Canada.
Asked whom he would like to have accompany him into space if he could pick
one person, Lu replied, "If I could bring one person with me, it would be
my fiancee, and if I said anything else, boy would I be in trouble."
On Earth, Steve Gorecki, VE3CWJ, served as control operator. He had
assistance from members of the Sudbury Amateur Radio Club, who helped to
install antennas on the roof of the school's gymnasium and equipment
inside. Students participating in the contact came from several area
schools.
"It definitely had an impact on the kids," Gorecki told ARRL after the
contact, "but it only dawned on them later what they'd actually done."
Students involved were in grades 7 through 12.
(arrl letter)
GIVE RECOGNITION TO YOUR STAR PERFORMERS
In South Africa the Siemens Radio Amateur of the Year Awards are an
opportunity to recognise the stars on the Ham Bands.
The awards are presented annually by the South African Amateur
Radio Development Trust to recognise innovation in Amateur Radio and
the promotion of the service. There are two awards, one for
Radio Amateurs under 25 years of age aimed at recognising young people
who promote amateur radio amongst their peer group and an award for
Radio Amateurs over 25 years recognising innovation in amateur radio
technology development and promotion.
(sarl)
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - OFFICER CHRIS WRIGHT VK2UW REPORTS IN
Region III IARUMS Coordinator
B.L.Manohar (Arasu) VU2UR Vu2ur@mailcity.com
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
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
VK7RB Rob vk7rb@netspace.net.au
VK8HA Henry Andersson vk8ha@octa4.net.au
Freq Date Time Emm Times R e m a r k s - D e t a i l s
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14040 0704 1140 A3E Dly Broadcast
14100 Dly .Vari J3E Dly UI Asian Voices singing and Music
14250 Dly ??? A3E Dly PY Broadcast
RADIO LAW: NY HAM CITED UNDER STATE SCANNER LAW
A New York ham has been cited for having radio gear in his car even
though the state law governing scanner radios exempts licensed
Amateur Radio operators.
KC5GAX says via the qrz.com website that he did try to explain that
that he was an Amateur Radio Operator and even provided his Amateur
license for the officer's review. Apparently, this was not good
enough and the ticket was issued.
July 9th is the court case. If convicted of violating New York's
scanner control law he faces a fine of $1000, 6 months in jail,
or both.
(W6EM, qrz.com audio via ARNewsline)
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
Tasmania's (VK7) first Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) camera fitted to a
search and rescue aircraft is now operational.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services,
John Anderson, said the state-of-the-art camera would enhance search and
rescue in Tasmania.
"This camera helps to keep Tasmania's search and rescue system at the
cutting edge of available technology," said Tasmanian Minister for
Police and Public Safety, Mr David Llewellyn.
The FLIR camera picks out heat-generating objects like human bodies from
the general environment. The cameras are most commonly used by search and
rescue authorities and law enforcement agencies to locate people and
vehicles at night.
(published press reports audio by vk4bat)
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK2
http://www.wiansw.org.au
President Brian Kelly VK2WBK
WESTLAKES
Club Project Officer VK2YP advises that a batch of Circuit boards and
components have been ordered for Westlakes Tone encoder project.
It is hoped that the cost per kit will be less than $20, order now!
There are still a few Audio Indicator kits available.
And one or two of the Battery Desulphater kits left.
Westlakes very successful Annual Simplex Net will now be a monthly event.
2nd. Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm.
The first of this series will be Wednesday 9th July.
The frequency is 146.425 MHz where Terry VK2KTD will be net controller.
Volunteers are requested to man future evenings. If you can assist contact
John Papas Contest Manager who has promised fantastic prizes for winners.
VK3
PRESIDENT JIM LINTON
http://www.wiavic.org.au
wiavic@wiavic.org.au
EMDRC Annual General Meeting is on 4 July - in the Willis Room.
Nominations for the Committee have been received. So all members
can go along safe in the knowledge they won't suddenly be appointed the
EMDRC Gov General.
No Notices of Motion have been received should be a reasonable meeting
with all that out of the way.
Gippsland Technical Conference is July 5th and 6th.
18 July EMDRC's Coffee Shop - Garry VK3UAC looks "Inside the Internet".
This is VK4WIA... give us 40 minutes, we'll give you the world.
INTERNATIONAL SILENT KEYS
It is with regret that we have to announce the passing of
Bill Venter ZS1SA.
Bill was a founder member of the Oakdale ARC in 1982, and was a very
active member and a skilful "home brewer".
Many Western Cape amateurs have benefited from his fitting and turning,
and related workshop skills.
He leaves a wife, 1 son and 1 daughter. Our sincerest sympathies to
them, other relatives and friends.
(sarl)
INTERNATIONAL
ITU
WIA ITU Conference Group CONSISTS OF VK1GH, VK1ZKM, VK3ADW, VK3APM
WRC-03 is considering the allocation of radiofrequency spectrum to
radiocommunications services as well as the means of sharing allocated
spectrum internationally and other matters aimed at improving the efficiency
and effectiveness of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector.
The ACA, under Deputy Chairman Dr Bob Horton, is leading the Australian
delegation of about 40 specialists in technical and regulatory aspects of
international radiocommunications from the government and private sectors.
Four members of the delegation will be authorised by the Minister for
Foreign Affairs to vote on and sign the Final Acts of the WRC-03, which are
treaty level papers, on behalf of Australia.
Keith Malcolm and David Wardlaw the VK Amateurs on the ground in
Geneva are keeping President Ernie regularly briefed. Remember what
you hear on news broadcasts or read on packet will NOT become set in
stone until AFTER July four.
The second week of WRC-03 was an eventful one for the amateur service
representatives.
Clearly, the 3rd week is shaping up to be extremely important.
Here is where things stood on the key Amateur Radio issues,
at the end of Week Two.
For background see the previous releases dated 11 June and 16 June.
They are available on the IARU Web site
http://www.iaru.org
The amateur issues are being dealt with in Committee 4. This committee has
established a number of working groups with WG 4C handling the amateur
issues.
Agenda Item 1.7.2 dealing with formation of callsigns was handled by
WG 4C with Australian Chairman, Alan Ashman of ACA. What should have been
straight-forward became the usual dogs-breakfast with delegates arguing in
detail about words rather than substance.
As reported last week, administrations will be able to assign amateur
stations call signs with suffixes containing up to four characters.
There is also a provision for even more than four characters
on special occasions, for temporary use.
The 7 MHz realignment issue had been assigned to a sub-working group
dealing with digital broadcasting at HF, but now some 100 delegates
are working on the 300 kHz item.
Initial discussions were spirited and reflected sharp differences of opinion
between those advocating realignment and those who favoured no change.
A drafting group was set up under the chairmanship of Fred Johnson of
New Zealand in an effort to distil the disparate views into a manageable
set of alternatives.
The drafting group reported back with four alternatives.
The largest group favoured realignment in two stages,
by 100 kHz in 2007 and an additional 100 kHz in 2015,.
A second group consisting of Australia, India, and a regional group
including the Russian Federation offered a partial realignment spread out
over a very long time frame:
an additional 50 kHz of access for amateurs in the year 2018
with an additional 50 kHz in 2033.
A 30-year implementation period seemed rather excessive to nearly everyone.
A third group consisting of Japan and Korea maintained their proposal
an additional 100 kHz for amateurs in Regions 1 and 3 in one stage, 2015.
The fourth group, consisting mainly of the Arab Group and Iran, offered no
compromise on their no-change position.
Conference Chairman Veena Rawat has warned the delegates that if compromises
are not made and agreements reached before issues come up to the Plenary,
schedule pressures will require "quick decisions" in Plenary.
The review of Article 25 (amateur and amateur-satellite services).
In general, the former USSR states and the Arab/African group are opposed
to any relaxation of regulations so the chairman has a difficult task ahead.
One matter on which there appears to be no disagreement is the
Morse requirement. It is clear that the outcome will be to leave it to
administrations' discretion whether or not to have a Morse receiving and
sending requirement.
No administration participating in the Sub-Working Group spoke in favour of
retaining the Morse code treaty requirement.
Agenda item 1.38 (70 cm SARs):
Another issue that seems well on its way to being resolved is
satellite-borne synthetic aperture radars (SARs) at 432-438 MHz.
While it appears very likely that there will be an allocation, it will be
secondary and will also be subject to limitations designed to provide
protection to, among others, the amateur and amateur-satellite services.
(Sourced from material provided by the WIA, David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary, IARU For the IARU WRC-03 Team and ACA)
NZART
Amateur of the Year for 2002 was awarded to Mr Ken Holdam ZL4HU.
Ken has been deeply involved in the DX field of Amateur Radio, not to
mention the leader of many DXpeditions and has been recognised by many
overseas DX Associations.
(Jim Meachen ZL2BHF)
Amateur Standard Frequency Service Proposed
http://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/micro/Precision/index.htm
Well known "Digital Modes" Amateur, Murray Greenman ZL1BPU, has proposed
that VK and ZL Amateurs put together a network of simple and inexpensive
transmitters, to provide a high accuracy Standard Frequency Service to
replace the excellent VNG service, now QRT.
An accurately transmitted carrier provides a convenient equipment
calibration source for the typical ham shack. Amateurs in the South Pacific
have for many years relied on VNG as a prime source of accurate frequency
reference. With the closure of VNG in December 2002, the sole remaining
precision signal source in our area is WWVH, in Hawaii. Unfortunately the
WWVH signal quality in the South Pacific is generally too poor for reliable
use, either to zero beat a simple calibrator, or using more sophisticated
computer based techniques, such as the spectrogram or digital mode software
carrier frequency measurement.
In a series of tests over the last two years with Bob Vernall ZL2CA and
Ted Minchin ZL1MT, Murray has shown that simple low power carrier
transmissions on the 80m band would fulfil most of the requirements of a
Standard Frequency Service. Good reports of signal strength, frequency
accuracy and carrier purity have been received from all over ZL, and from
VK4, VK7 and 3D2. The equipment used by ZL1BPU is home-built, offered
high stability, a low noise carrier with an accuracy of about 0.1Hz, and
costs less than $50 to make. These low power transmissions have confirmed
the usefulness of low power signals for both calibration purposes and
Doppler propagation studies, over a range of 2000km or more.
The signals also make a great practice signal for those interested in
Frequency Measurement Contests.
http://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/micro/Precision/index.htm
Ionospheric propagation is accompanied by very small carrier frequency
shifts ("Doppler Effect"), and multiple paths with different refractive
indices for different signal polarisation's ("Pedersen Rays"), which affect
the resolution of precision of frequency measurement. These effects can
only be studied using extremely stable transmissions and stable receivers.
The effects can be quite exciting at sunrise and sunset, or during unusual
solar events, and understanding them is the key to good frequency
measurement.
Murray proposes the following:
* An 80m frequency of preferably 3600.000kHz, at about 1W carrier power.
* Using either a high precision local reference or a TV-based reference.
* Operation from two different sequential locations each weekend.
* Announcing and coordinating operation via email and DXClusters.
Ideally a station in each ZL and VK call area should be involved in the
service. This would offer Amateurs nearby signals for high quality
calibration and measurement, and longer distance transmission for
propagation study. At present ZL1MT (3600.000kHz) and ZL1BPU (3840.000kHz)
are operating alternate weekends from Friday evening through until
Monday morning.
A simple micro controlled Exciter design is available from ZL1BPU.
The Exciter has very high stability, and can use a local or TV signal
timing reference. The Exciter has 40mW peak output, can operate from
160 - 30m, and features Morse ID and a clock.
The micro firmware, PC tools for frequency setting, time and carrier
phase/frequency monitoring are also supplied.
Those interested in building the Exciter, taking part in the
Standard Frequency Service, or notification of further test transmissions,
should contact:
Murray Greenman ZL1BPU
zl1bpu@nzart.org.nz
http://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/micro/Precision/index.htm
INDIA
IAR Foundation Day & Completion of Two Decades in Public Service.
Jose Jacob, VU2JOS in India says their peak AR Body, the
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AMATEUR RADIO completed Two Decades in
service of the Nation on 21st June 2003.
The Institution has made remarkable achievements and established itself
as a unique organisation in India promoting Amateur Radio in a big way
besides serving a social cause.
A celebration took place 21st in Hyderabad.
(VU2LIC Addl. Director)
SOUTH AFRICA
At the first Council Meeting held directly following the SGMs the
appointments were made by Council which include-
Chairman of Council and President: Hans Potgieter, ZS6ALJ;
Vice-chairman and Vice-president: Graham Hartlett, ZS6GJH;
Secretary: Yvonne van Dijk, ZR6TBL;
EUROPE
From an Amateur Radio NewsLine listener in Europe comes word of a
communications network called PMR446.
This is a licence free 500 milliwatt personal mobile radio service that
permits users to connect their radio gear to the Internet using personal
computers and software interfaces. The software of choice is eQSO
and with it European experimenters have created a network of linked
RF-gateways.
On the R-F side, the radio gear is limited to flea power and built-in
antennas, but thanks to gateway linking PMR 446 is quickly developing
into quite a hobby that's bringing together hams and non hams
alike. In fact, it even has its own home in cyberspace at
www.446user.co.uk
UNITED STATES
Contester and DXer Steve Miller, N8SM (ex-WD8IXE) died June 15 as a
result of a fall while working on his 136 foot Amateur Radio tower.
He was but 38 years of age.
(sourced from arrl letter)
This is QNEWS, prepared with input YOU forward regularly
to qnews@wia.org.au and broadcast throughout the world on RF by
stations on 160 meters, 1.825 MHz Saturdays at 2300 UTC,
stations operated and controlled by
VK4AI Reg,
VK4AIF Ivan,
Cliff VK4BOS
Will Dodd VK4WD and callbacks by VK4BCF Brian... also Laurie VK4ACW.
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
CLUB ACTIVITY PRESENTED ON THE Q BY BRIAN COLEMAN VK4DFD
DALBY AND DISTRICT
TeleText page 910
President is Reg VK4AQU Phone 4662 2193
Dalby club meeting will be this Sunday at 2pm at the home of vk4xt,
36 Patrick St.
Dalby will be looking at a new club project, a new town repeater for
2 meters.
Ricky VK4HRL says all in the area are invited to attend.
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
President; Roy Cotterill VK4LPV
TeleText page 911
http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
IRLP NODE 640
This is Kaye vk4hka on behalf of the Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society
bringing you up to date with the news of our club.
The extension to the club rooms is now completed and we have good
wheelchair access for all those wishing to come to the club.
The workshops are continuing with a great deal of interest and they are
doing rather well.
The exams are at times to suit the students. 14 days notice is required.
contact Kath VK4KU on 5539 3530.
Wicen activities are up and running and we are doing quite a lot of work
in that area. And of course last Saturday we held a BBQ at the club for
older members and we had a great turn up and everything went well and it
was good to catch up with people we hadn't met before and meet up with
new calls and new faces.
That's all for this week - This is vk4hka saying BYE
(audio filed by vk4hka)
ROCKHAMPTON
President : Mike VK4LMB
TeleText page 918
IRLP NODE 6973 ;
RADAR meets the third Wednesday of each month at SES HEADQUARTERS corner
of CHARLES AND RANDWICK STREET NORTH ROCKY. 7:30pm local time. ALL WELCOME.
For all information on RADAR CLUB activities and exams etc: contact Clive
VK4ACC on 4928 1173 or e-mail vk4acc@wia.org.au
SOUTH COAST RADIO AMATEURS GROUP
Club callsign VK4WIF
Repeater VK4RBT 147.800
Ken Ayers VK4KD Nerang on Gold Coast 5578 2293
smokey2@winshop.com.au
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
http://www.sarc.org.au/sarc1/sarc.htm
EXAM DETAILS RING Dave VK2CB 6625 1281, Mob 04 2991 0982.
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
Ten of operators assisted on last weekends Enduro.
COMCEN and six Checkpoints were staffed.
Comms on 2M and UHFCB simplex generally worked well.
CP3 was on the wrong side of the hills and some relaying was needed.
76 horses involved, with only two minor incidents to be handled.
The organisers were happy and have asked SARC back next year.
This Sunday in Summerland is KIT DAY & A COMMITTEE MEETING .
The 123 Hz Tone Board assembly and fitting project.
Usual Snag BBQ etc to help the day.
THEORY CLASS SUSPENSION from 4 July.
Due to an operation needed on his right hand, Rod VK2WAT will not be
available SO Wednesday night classes will not be held from July 4.
SARC HAMFEST (SARCFEST) 10 August.
Get along to this gala event, have a great day.
Raffles of, CTV, Microwave, Power tool - will be drawn.
Get your tickets from the Club, or they can even post one out to you.
TOWNSVILLE
TeleText page 919
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
Mini Swim Report
It was a case of "The weather is here, wish you were beautiful"
last Sunday June 22nd when the third heat of the Strand Mini Swim
was held. Providing communications support were some Townsville WICEN
operators at some very stunning points around the bay.
Alan/VK4PS was perched for a while on Strand Jetty observing participants
in the 1km race until that event was completed. Alan then moved across
to picturesque Gregory headland to keep an eye on the 2.5 and 5km swims.
Meantime Phil/VK4HAI was shadowing the event organiser Bob James relaying
information from the WICENnet including competitors dropping out of the
race and information from stewards on course.
Ken/VK4HAI scored the best WICEN checkpoint in the state - bayside at
the C-BAR cafe with great table service and a great vantage point
of the race area.
Wallaby Bob/VK4WJ found himself a comfortable rock amongst the
breakwater and observed the swimmers on the turn-around leg and gave
timely position information back to base
Gavin/VK4ZZ scored a ride in the boat for the event, helping the deployment
of the swim buoys with GPS and then relaying to officials on course
any problems with competitors observed by the shore based operators.
The first swimmer came home doing the 5km event in just over an hour whilst
the oldest swimmer in the race, 86 years old Thelma, completed the
5kms in just over 2 hours.
The event started at 8am and operators were released by 10-30 am, just
in time to join Ken/VK4HAI at the C-BAR for a big breakfast.
The next swim event is the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim on
Sunday July 6th. More operators are needed for this extensive event
and will be a good chance to get out in the bay with no ferry costs
and play radios all day - ham heaven !
Contact Steve VK4JUS
TARC WIA Exams Information
Exam sessions are held several times during the year and
can also be held on demand provided adequate notice is given.
So to all our Short Wave and Scanner Fanatics, no excuse NOT to get your
licence as exams information and application pack in PDF format
along with contact information can be found at
theTARCinc web site
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
Note too that theTARCinc conducts radio theory classes
most Thursday evenings at SES HQ, Green Street West End,
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF
Sunday the 27th of July is a day to mark ahead in your diary or on your
wall calendar! That's when the Brisbane VHF Group 2 Metre Antenna Day will
be on.
"Do you have that unknown VHF / 2 meter antenna or UHF / 70 cm antenna, or
you do not know how good that antenna is? Well take the antenna along to
the Brisbane VHF Group, VHF antenna testing field day, Sunday 27th of July
10.00 AM, at the Mayfield State School, in Rickwood Street, Carina.
And have that antenna 'professionally tested', yes professionally tested.
Any type of VHF / UHF antenna, including beams, log, vertical and also
mobile antennas will be tested, and see the difference, that the different
type of cable used makes.
Refreshments will be available and you may even learn something about your
antenna.
Want to know more? And for catering numbers, you can contact Rob VK4ZDX on
3395 2232 any reasonable hour or on 147.000 MHz.
Date again July 27 from 10.00 AM, at the Mayfield State School,Carina.
(Jason Morris Hon Secretary of the Brisbane VHF Group)
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- WICEN
(State Co-ordinator, Ewen McLeod VK4ERM)
A regular net exists Sunday mornings 7.075 at 0830k.
Spring Mountain Horse Endurance Ride
L-WARC as well as requiring YOUR assistance in this endurance ride
Sunday July 27 are calling on listeners and members of the
Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society WICEN Group and the Summerland Amateur
Radio Club Group.
Setup on Saturday the 26th July with Race day 05:00 Sunday 27th July.
"Spring Mountain Horse Endurance Ride" will be held in the
Spring Mountain area, UBD Map reference Map 277 and covering most of
that map.
PLEASE, let not this request from VK4's newest club fall on deaf ears!
Contact L-WARC President VK4JPH Peter on 3800 3305 ASAP.
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
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
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.
BRISBANE SOUTH - LOGAN AREA
The Logan West Amateur Radio & Electronics Club.
If you wish to sit for any subject please contact.
Peter Harding 3800 3305
briscal@optusnet.com.au
BRISBANE WEST - LOCKYER REGION
The Lockyer Valley is located between Ipswich and Toowoomba and
examination services are available with 2 weeks notice required.
Arrangements for any examination can be made by contacting
Alan VK4SN alz@austarnet.com.au 04 1137 3679 VK4SN @ VK4WIL
Warren VK4FJ vk4fj@uq.net.au 04 2120 9536 VK4FJ @ VK4WIL
BRISBANE NORTH REGION
Now exams are available ANY TIME on just 2 weeks notice!
Just ring Redcliffe Clubs Laurie VK4BLE on 3284 8859.
Remember exams any time on two week notice.
MACKAY AREA
Examinations conducted on request to the Mackay Club
Also instruction on a 1 to 1 basis contact
Contact George VK4AJL
vk4ajl@wia.org.au
ROCKHAMPTON
For all information exams etc: contact Clive VK4ACC
4928 1173 or e-mail
vk4acc@wia.org.au
TOWNSVILLE
Exam sessions are held several times during the year and
can also be held on demand provided adequate notice is given.
Exams information and application pack in PDF format from
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.
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
GLADSTONE
Rick WRIGHT, VK4HWN Justice of the peace QUALIFIED 4972 7147
SUNSHINE COAST
Geoff Sanders, VK4KEL is registered as a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) and is on telephone 5445 0280
This is QNEWS, prepared with input YOU forward regularly
to qnews@wia.org.au and broadcast throughout the world on Citizen Band
by stations such as...
The CB outlets in Northern VK2 operated by the members of Summerland
Amateur Radio Club, Controller is VK2TRD .
HF CB (ch 40) 8pm Sat.
UHF CB (Ch 7) 8pm Sun
UHF SRC02, Byron Bay. 7:30 Wednesday.
and in Maryborough Queensland by Gary VK4TGB UHF CB Channel 14 8pm Sunday
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
VK4AA Chris with Contests Awards and Special Events on QNEWS.
Well, we always start out with a quick peek at the calendar, but this time,
before we do that we should invite you to supply details of upcoming
contests you know of.
Note please that we do need to know we have the important details right,
so QNEWS only lists contests whose details have been supplied by the
Contest Managers or national bodies like the WIA, and note too that our
listing of a specific event does not necessarily imply a QNEWS endorsement
or support for the event in question.
For further information about Australian contests write to the
WIA Federal Contests manager by E-mail to contests@wia.org.au
Alternatively, you can find all sorts of news and more about contests on
the official VK contest web site at www.vkham.com
Right, now let's turn to that list of forthcoming events.
This weekend has nothing of note, meaning you should be outside this
arvo pulling weeds, mowing the grass and erecting antennas while you have
the chance, because next weekend is a busy one.
July 5 sees Queensland's Jack Files Contest.
It's almost a sprint, with 80m only, six one-hour chunks, and 0800 to 1400
zulu operation.
At the same time is a similar contest in ZL, called the NZART Memorial
contest. Watch for the dogfight as contesters try to outdo each other in
the twin contests. Should be fun.
Now, also, but for the full weekend, July 5 and 6, there's the ZL VHF
contest, the Brass Monkey as well as the Original QRP Contest for CW.
You'll need a full week to recover from that lot, just in time for the
IARU HF Contest, a world-wide 24-hour 160 to 10m contest on July 12 and 13.
Look then to July 19th for the Pacific 160 Metre Contest for CW and SSB.
And here's an early reminder of an important contest in about two
months... on August 30 and 31 we have the VK ALARA Contest, surely not to
be missed.
Now, I know I've mentioned this one several times in the past, but it gets
another mention this week for two reasons. First, it's next weekend so I
will surely stick a lid on it after that, and second, it's a Queensland
contest.
Okay, so what is it?
Far too cold for State Ice Cream Day, so it must be the Jack Files.
Hear it one more time.
The Jack Files Contest takes place next Saturday, the 5th of July.
It starts at 0800 zulu, which is 6pm in the east, and knocks off at
1400 zulu, or midnight. The rules are the same as last year.
The clever bit is that you don't have to keep hard at it for six hours.
Well of course not. You can have fun in a contest even if you're only
there for 15 minutes. But what makes this one special is that it's
effectively six separate contests, with fresh logs every hour, so you can
have repeat contacts each hour for stations worked previously.
This makes for a lot more fun and a very busy band.
What's more, it's your choice of modes, including CW, SSB, and digital modes
including the recent PSK31. You work as many stations and as many different
Queensland shires and towns as you possibly can.
The most important criterion is to have fun. It's up to you to work out how
seriously you're going to compete. The Jack Files is an ideal opportunity
for club stations to wheel out the club call, and maybe enjoy a fun evening
mingling and taking turns to operate the station.
Why not give it a go. You will enjoy it!
Then we look ahead another week to the IARU HF Contest.
This one runs July 12 at 1200 zulu to July 13 at 1200 zulu. In other words,
it runs from 10pm Saturday until 10pm Sunday for stations in eastern
Australia. All licensed amateurs worldwide are invited to contact as many
others as they can, especially IARU member society HQ stations, right around
the world. You use the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 metre bands.
Lets 'recap'.
Date Contest
---- -------
2003
July 5 Jack Files
5 NZART Memorial contest
5- 6 Brass Monkey Contest - ZL VHF Contest:
5- 6 ORIGINAL QRP CONTEST CW
12-13 IARU HF CONTEST
19 Pacific 160 Meters Contest CW/SSB
August
* 9/10 Worked All Europe DX (CW)
* 16/17 RD CONTEST VK
30/31 VK ALARA Contest
SPECIAL EVENTS
CROATIA, 9A. Special event call 9A0PAX is active until June 30 to celebrate
the pastoral visit of Pope John Paul II. QSL via 9A7K.
ITU HQ, 4UxxITU. ITU headquarter station 4U1ITU may be active during the
2003 World Radiocommunication Conference meetings. Special callsign 4U1WRC
is active from here as well. For either callsign, QSL via operators'
instructions. Events end approx July Four.
Darwin Amateur Radio Club Inc at CASUARINA NT remind us that Territory Day,
July 1st Celebrating 25th year of Self-Government in the NT will see the
Chief Minister Launch Special Event Amateur Radio Station VI8NT
Early on July 1st 2003, the most senior elected member of the
Northern Territory government, the Honourable Chief Minister Clare Martin
will be the first person to transmit on-air using a Special Amateur Radio
Callsign, VI8NT, to celebrate the anniversary of self-government in the
Northern Territory.
Northern Territory Amateur Radio Operators have been granted permission by
the Australian Communications Authority to use this Special Event Callsign
of Local and State Significance to celebrate and promote the occasion of
Territory Day 2003, the 25th year of the Northern Territory government.
This notable radio communication will take place from the Darwin Amateur
Radio Club room at Sports House in Fannie Bay. Amateur Operators at the
Alice Springs Amateur Radio Club will be standing-by to copy the radio
communication and Her Worship the Mayor of Alice Springs Fran Kilgariff
intends to receive the historic on-air call and make the reply transmission.
Nominated NT Amateur Radio Operators will be able to use the VI8NT Callsign
to make long distance radio communications with any other Amateur Operators
from around the world. Special Cards displaying the VI8NT Callsign will be
posted out to all Operators who log a call with a VI8NT station.
For further information contact:
Stuart Birkin President, 08 8945 9326.
VK3WI will operate as an HQ station in the July 12 IARU contest.
Time to vanish once more. Cheers all from Chris Edmondson, VK4AA
THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report
(Measure twice - Cut once!)
Last week on the Q Peter VK1KEP reported on the new Electronic Car Systems
being mooted, now we se that EMDRC in Melbourne will feature at their
September 5th club meet, Bob VK-3-UI who will be talking on just
that topic!- "The Future Vehicle Electronic Systems and 42 Volts."
THE TRUE UNIVERSAL REMOTE
A true universal remote unit that will literally help to control your
entire lifestyle is now under development. Researchers on the
project say that the all-in-one controller that would choreograph not
just home entertainment systems but also intelligent appliances all
around the house.
The Consumer Electronics Association industry considers a universal
remote an important device for the marketplace.
(Science Today audio via ARNewsline)
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
Record checkins JUNE 22 for BROADCAST 14 of WIAQ COUNCIL YEAR
1,242 on web/email and RF
419 Audio checkin reports advised, total in Council year 4456
500 Connects to the QNEWS news room page total in Council year 2700
323 Emailed QNEWS subscriptions.
QNEWS in Wagga Wagga IRLP 6260
Now playing QNEWS on the local Wagga repeater 146.750 Tuesday nights at 8pm
Alan VK2KAW alanwh@iinet.net.au
QNEWS IN MELBOURNE
Just a quick note to inform you know that last Sunday 22nd of June I
carried out a test transmission and re-broadcast QNEWS sections 1 and 3
at 13:00hrs via VK3REC.
This is a fairly significant step for Amateur Radio in Melbourne, because
as far as I am aware it's the first time QNEWS will have been heard in VK3.
Our repeater VK3REC is one of Melbourne's best Metropolitan area 2m repeaters
and has a really wide coverage area across the entire metropolitan area
reaching far south into East Gippsland and to the west into areas of
Ballarat.
The response from the local amateur community to the test transmission has
been extremely positive and affirming. My plans are to re-run the test
transmission Wednesday night at 20:00hrs simulcast on both the VK3REC
2m repeater and also additionally via the VK3RHF which as outputs
on both 70cm and 10m FM.
The significance of this Wednesday 20:00hr timeslot is that coincides
with the MDRC broadcast which is currently in recess.
Depending on the results of Wednesday nights transmission we
will make a decision whether to carry these two broadcasts on a more
formal basis and discuss possibility of collecting information from all
the clubs for our own VK3 section 2.
Thanks once again for your hard work with the broadcasts, most
appreciated.
Regards
Robert Broomhead VK3KRB
(president of the EMDRC)
PS..I also learnt from some information I received this week, that the
Ballarat Amateur Radio Group also have plans to commence relaying QNEWS
in their local Ballarat area. This is really good news.
QNEWS IN VK6
QNEWS relay under test, goes to air on Monday nights via the Victoria
Park, IRLP down loader.
This is the Wests "high calibre club"... must be, they meet in the
room behind the gun! at the RSL complex.
Glen VK6IQ discussed regulations regarding broadcasts of news etc.
Open to clubs no problems says Cliff VK6LZ.
Clive VK6CSW moved Rob VK6JRC relays QNEWS to attract traffic on 70cm
seconded Geoff VK6NGW passed Unanimous.
(minutes of wa repeater group)
City of Brisbane Radio Society Wednesday nights at 8pm AEST are
replaying "Amateur Radio Newsline" from the U.S. on the club's
438.275 MHz repeater.
So listen in and drop your callsign into the callback afterwards.
Future broadcasts depend on response and demand.
Are you interested in Amateur Radio?
How do you interest others?
What help is available?
How do I explain AR to folk who MAY become interested?
Well one VERY good brochure prepared by our friends in the Singapore
(SARTS) Society is on their webpage right now. Prepared by SARTS Secretary
Peter Cook 9-V-1-PC it's well worth a "google".
This is QNEWS, prepared with input YOU forward regularly
to qnews@wia.org.au and broadcast throughout the world on RF
Tuesdays,
8pm Local 147.375 VK2RSE Snowy Mountains by Scott VK1HAM
8pm 146.750 VK2RFS Bega by Mike VK2HFM
8pm 146.750 Wagga Wagga repeater by Alan VK2KAW
and 1830 UTC TUESDAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Capetown 145.750 by ZR1EL Andre
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
Iceland
Paddy EI7GK will be QRV from Reykjavik with the call TF3/EI7GK/P
from the 23rd of June to the 8th of July 2003.
Listen out for him on the worked all Ireland frequency 14.268 MHz
and the IOTA frequency 14.260 MHz as well as 21.317 and 7.068 MHz.
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.
TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Thor, 4W3DX has been QRV using CW on 20 meters between 1200
and 1230z. QSL via TF3MM.
JM6DZB/JD1 Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands until the end of 2003.
80, 40 and 15 metres SSB.
3XY-1L Conakry, Guinea, operating during 2003.
He will be active with a battery-powered rig mostly on 20 and 15 metres,
after 1800 UTC and at weekends.
HELLO I'M FELIX VK4FUQ WITH WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, FIRST, DIGITAL.
Wireless Networking has had a growing success in Australia. This combined
with an ever-growing interest in Community Wireless Networks, and their
ability to provide a connectivity alternative for community groups, gamers,
and networking enthusiasts; the time had come to provide those communities
with a single voice.
From this need, the Australian Wireless Association has been formed.
The Australian Wireless Association are working toward forming relationships
with vendors and existing Wireless Network providers to ensure that
Community Wireless Networks in Australia do not face any major issues that
may arise from conflicts with commercial players.
The association is a non-commercial, not-profit body whose members wish to
embrace wireless networking technologies for the benefit of the community.
(AWA)
If you are interested in using Amateur Packet Radio Gateways have
a look at DL-1-EIS's internet site:
http://www.ampr-gates.net
You will find more than 320 Amateur Radio Gateways on WORLD MAPS!
The visitor will be able to get short information about some selected
GW's or connection to it by clicking on the World Map.
e-mail: dl1eis@qsl.net
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
Dennis VK6KAD from NewsWest has told QNEWS it turns out that the QRN
on the AO-40 downlink is due to the commencement of trials of the
3G mobile phone services in Perth.
The 3G services operate in the range 2 - 2.2GHz which falls into the
image response of our S-Band down converters when using a 2m IF.
In the long term VK ops are going to need converters with higher image
rejection.
The JA's, who have had the same problem for some time, are using
interdigital filters to notch out the image frequencies.
A simpler alternative is to use high side local oscillator injection.
High injection will mean the converter will invert the tuning
direction, but this is a small inconvenience to be back on AO40.
A few VK6 operators did not report any interference despite having a
3G base station near by. It would appear that some makes of down
converter already have acceptable levels of image rejection.
An Australian manufacture - www.minikits.com.au
VK5EME, has already modified his design to meet the rejection figures
required.
As annoying as the interference is at least it's not in-band and with
suitable engineering can be overcome. With the projected explosion in
the use of 3G mobile phones this could be one problem that many of us
will face in the future.
(VK6APH/VK6JRC/VK6KAD)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
Tony VK7AX's node 6700 has a fun facility, RANDOM NODE CALL.
An interesting pastime, the DTMF code to access is four hashes (####)
Try it sometime and you will be pleasantly surprised. Just keep in mind
the time differences though...
may explain why you may not get a reply in some instances.
Another new and exiting facility VK7AX has installed on Node 6700
is known as voicemail. This is virtually a message system for storing
& sending messages similar to say packet messages, the difference being
in voice!
Scripts have also been installed to enable the Node to automatically
connect to the Reflector running the VHF/UHF DX Net on Sunday mornings
at 1100Hrs. The node will disconnect from the Reflector at 1130 Hrs.
If you wish to join in the net... go for it!
For general information on IRLP operation & Node 6700 in particular, vist
the home pages at www.vk7ax.tassie.net.au/irlp.html
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ROAR
ROTARIANS OF AMATEUR RADIO
bill.learmonth@lineone.net
rotmem@yahoogroups.com
Guglielmo Marconi inventor of the wireless, it is said, was an
active member of the Rotary Club of Bologna, Italy.
G0JWE Don Cliffe is after photos, comments etc from the 50 plus Amateurs
who visited the ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION and in particular
met up in the House Of Friendship with the VI-4-BRC crew.
If you have any comments, reports or photographs G0JWE would be pleased
to receive them for the next Communicator Magazine.
73 de Don G0JWE
d.cliffe@ntlworld.com
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- SOTA
www.sota.org.uk
John Linford g3wgv@aol.com
Members from the Secunda Amateur Radio Club South Africa intend to activate
Bloukop (MP-19) this weekend.
Depending on the weather they will be active from 09:30 on
7,065, 14,165, 3,650 and 145,500 MHz.
The following amateurs will be activators:
Sid Tyler, ZS6AYC, Detlev ZS6BAB ,and Lucas ZS6ACT.
THE LOWDOWN COLUMN
Join the DownUnder LF Group's Mailing List:
http://www.egroups.com/list/lofexp/
lowexp@egroups
73kHz Withdrawn on 30 June
The lowest frequency UK amateur band, 73kHz, will be withdrawn at
2359UTC on Monday the 30th of June.
Only holders of a Notice of Variation to their licence may transmit on
this band. However, anyone can listen, and this is the last chance to
hear amateur signals at such a low frequency.
There will be several stations active this weekend and throughout Monday,
so if you haven't yet tried 73kHz, it's now or never.
(rsgb)
SAQ at Grimeton Transmitting on Sunday
The Swedish VLF station SAQ at Grimeton http://www.alexander.n.se
is making three more transmissions using the Alexanderson alternator on
Sunday the 29th of June.
A special message will be transmitted in Morse code on the frequency of
17.2kHz at 0830, 1030 and 1230UTC.
Reception reports can be sent by e-mail to: info@alexander.n.se
by fax to: 0046 340 674 195 or via the Swedish QSL bureau. Reception reports
can also be sent via special event station SA6Q which will be operating
from the Grimeton site on
137.7 and 14035kHz CW and 14215kHz SSB at 0700-0800, 0845-1015, 1045-1215
and 1245-1400UTC today, Sunday the 29th of June.
QSL cards for SA6Q may also be sent via the bureau.
(rsgb)
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:-
PREAMBLE -
NO changes to the Australian Radio Regulations
NATIONAL NEWS
WIA FEDERAL PRESIDENT IS ERNEST HOCKING VK1LK
AMATEUR RADIO CHANGES - ACA LETTER
NEWS from the Federal President
Update on the Foundation Licence
Examinations
NATIONAL NEWS - YOU HAVE MAIL
ACA NEWS - Grand Prix communications interference resolved.
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO WITH RONNEE VK4CO
100TH ARISS - SCHOOL CONTACT
GIVE RECOGNITION TO YOUR STAR PERFORMERS
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - OFFICER CHRIS WRIGHT VK2UW REPORTS
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
Tasmania's (VK7) first Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) camera fitted
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK2
VK3
INTERNATIONAL SILENT KEYS - Bill Venter ZS1SA.
INTERNATIONAL - ITU - WRC03
NZART - Amateur of the Year for 2002 was awarded to Mr Ken Holdam ZL4HU.
- Amateur Standard Frequency Service Proposed
INDIA - IAR Foundation Day & Completion of Two Decades in Public Service.
SOUTH AFRICA
EUROPE
UNITED STATES - Contester and DXer Steve Miller, N8SM (ex-WD8IXE) died
CLUB ACTIVITY PRESENTED ON THE Q BY BRIAN COLEMAN VK4DFD
DALBY AND DISTRICT
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
ROCKHAMPTON
SOUTH COAST RADIO AMATEURS GROUP
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
TOWNSVILLE
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- WICEN
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
WIA EXAMINATIONS IN VK4
VK4 AMATEURS WHO ARE JP's
VK4AA Chris with Contests Awards and Special Events on QNEWS.
THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report
That topic!- "The Future Vehicle Electronic Systems and 42 Volts."
THE TRUE UNIVERSAL REMOTE
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
Record checkins JUNE 22 for BROADCAST 14 of WIAQ COUNCIL YEAR
QNEWS in Wagga Wagga IRLP 6260
QNEWS IN MELBOURNE
QNEWS IN VK6
City of Brisbane Radio Society are replaying "Amateur Radio Newsline".
Are you interested in Amateur Radio?
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
FELIX VK4FUQ WITH WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, FIRST, DIGITAL.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ROAR
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- SOTA
THE LOWDOWN COLUMN
73kHz Withdrawn on 30 June
SAQ at Grimeton Transmitting on Sunday
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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,
Compiled by VK4BB /
Special Interest Group news read by VK4FUQ, VK4AA presents Contests
Packet: qnews@vk4wie.#bne.qld.aus.oc
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