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zl2bau Peter, zl2tze Phillip
The big news for radio amateurs this week, comes from IARU Secretary
K1ZZ who, in his final report from WRC 03 in Geneva says "There will
be a dramatic improvement in the 40-meter band! the conference agreed
to shift broadcasting stations in Regions 1 and 3 out of the 7100-
7200 kHz band and to reallocate the band to the amateur service
in those two regions.
The change will take effect on 29 March 2009, less than six years
from now -- a relatively short time by ITU standards.
In Regions 1 and 3 the 7100-7200 kHz band will become exclusively
amateur on that date. A footnote containing the names of
countries that are mainly in Region 3 and the Arab States makes
the band also available to the fixed and mobile services in those
countries on a primary basis.
Stay tuned to QNEWS, more from WRC03 later in this bulletin.
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
NEWS from the Federal President
Lets recap from QNEWS of last week some highlights of President
Ernie's report detailing the proposed entry/foundation licence.
The general comments/themes 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
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.
If you hear odd rumours circulating in newsgroups, mail reflectors or
clubs please refer back to AR or the WIA Federal web site for clarification.
Our President recently met with ACA to brief them on WIA position with
respect to the proposed licence. ACA indicated that they were in agreement
that a reform of the amateur radio licence was required, partly as a
result of WRC 2003 and partly to reflect the changing role of ACA.
WIA STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
This committee has been established by WIA Federal President Ernie
Hocking and is chaired by Brian Clarke, VK2GCE.
The first task, as a sub-committee of the Federal Executive, will be
to produce a workable Terms of Reference document.
To create the Terms of Reference the committee will need to compile
information about what people think the Federal WIA is doing and
should be doing. This information will provide the all-important
scope of the task ahead.
The Terms of Reference will need to include:
1. Background (what has come before - history);
2. Objectives of the Committee (what the committee is required to do);
3. Scope (what is both inside and outside the committee's domain);
4. Constraints (if any);
5. Time frame for reporting to the Federal WIA;
6. Approval/Acceptance process;
This committee will take a good hard strategic look at all aspects of
the WIA and amateur radio. This is more than just a possible
restructuring exercise - we are talking about rediscovering amateur
radio in Australia.
Information will be presented and requested through a range of
mediums including, divisional and national broadcasts, AR Magazine,
email and special meetings.
(sourced from vk7 news audio vk4afs)
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GENERAL INTEREST NEWS FROM 'DOWNUNDER'.
MOTOROLA has won a $140 million contract with the Victorian Government
to install a mobile data network that will give patrolling police officers
and paramedics remote access to key databases.
The Motorola dataTAC network, to be installed in police cars and ambulances,
will end Victoria's emergency services' reliance on its radio network for
running licence checks, warrant searches and the like.
The new system will enable police to access databanks by typing into a
remote computer link from the police car or ambulance.
The radio dispatch system will continue to operate and will be upgraded
to digital under a separate project due to go to request-for-proposal
shortly.
In the USA according to information forwarded to ARNewsLine by listener
Mike Morris, WA6ILQ, the new Nevada Highway Patrol radio system may have
to be scrapped. It seems that nobody in the state ever filed with
the Federal Communications Commission to reserve the necessary spectrum
to operate the system. Now there is almost no chance of getting those
licenses because most of those frequencies are taken.
And Nevada is not the only place that has made a this kind of a
mistake. A posting to the Land Mobile Radio group says that the
State of Alabama Department of Public Services is poised or already has
made purchase of a multi-million dollar VHF Trunked system, but has no
frequencies to put it on.
VK7 News say that there are new rules re Radios Aboard Aircraft.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has posted a new draft advisory
circular today, in regard to the use of personal electronic devices
aboard Australian aircraft:
It covers the use of scanners and specifically mentions Ham radios.
Don't expect special treatment by Security or airline personnel just
because you think you are special or harmless.
http://www.casa.gov.au/avreg/newrules/download/CASRdocs/091/091c050.pdf
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
THE WIA FEDERAL EDUCATION OFFICER IS RON SMITH VK4AGS.
VK2DQ Ron Bertrands Internet course is on the web at
http://www.radioelectronicschool.com
Qld Biotech Careers In Spotlight
More than 80 Queensland senior high school students, 40 from regional
Queensland, are in Brisbane to find out more about what the exciting
world of biotechnology can offer them.
Minister for Innovation and Information Economy Paul Lucas said the
six-day Biofutures 2003 conference which concluded Saturday, yesterday,
was all about getting Queensland students to take an active interest in
bio-technology and to consider a career in the field.
"It was great to see so many students here from regional Queensland, from
Cairns in the north, to Clermont in the West and right down to the
southern border, as biotechnology offers great career opportunities for
everyone," Mr Lucas said.
(Media contact Katie Shih 04 0870 1409)
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
WIA WICEN CHAIRMAN IS VK3ZRV
WICEN 'TYPE' EVENT CALENDAR... Check with YOUR WICEN coordinator to confirm.
VK4 area from club bulletins forwarded to QNEWS.
* new to calender
*VK2 5 - 6 Jul Wilderness Rescue Navigation Shield with Mal VK2YVA in charge.
VK4 6 Jul Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim and
Strand to Magnetic Island Relay Swim - Townsville region (TARC)
VK4 12-13 Jul Mt Pleasant Endurance Ride - Collinsville region (TARC)
VK4 18-20 Jul Eco Adventure Race - Atherton Tablelands region (TREC - CARC)
VK4 26-27 Jul North Queensland Forest Rally - Ingham and Cardwell regions (TARC)
VK4 26-27 Jul Spring Mountain Horse endurance ride (L-WARC)
VK5 8-10 Aug Coopers Rally of South Australia - Adelaide region
VK4 30-31 Aug Wandoo Station Horse Endurance Ride - Sarina region (MARS)
VK6 31 Aug Channel 9 City to Surf Fun Run - Perth region
VK1 3-7 Sep Drive Safely East Coast Classic Rally - New South Wales
VK6 4-9 Sep Telstra Rally Australia - World Rally Championship Round
VK2 3- 5 Oct Eden Creek - Horse Enduro
VK2 18-19 Oct JOTA WICEN VK2 involvement.
VK2 8- 9 Nov Hawkesbury River Canoe Classic (Mark VK2XGK/Neil VK2XNF)
VK6 Nov - OXFAM staging a walking event in the Busselton area
over 2-3 days - about 9 operators required.
VK5 20-23 Nov Classic Adelaide Rally - Adelaide region
VK1 22 Nov National Capital Rally - Canberra region
RESCUE HF COMMS
Amateur Radio of course isn't ALL that's on the WRC03 Agenda in Geneva.
Agenda item 1.14 deals with Maritime mobile and aeronautical mobile (R)
services in MF and HF bands.
Footnote 52.221A has been revised in order to permit rescue coordination
centres to use 12 290 and 16 420 kHz frequencies only for distress, urgency
and safety communications as requested by IMO.
Part A (Table of subdivided bands) Appendix 17 (WRC-2000) (Frequencies
and channelling arrangements in the high-frequency bands for the maritime
mobile service) has been rearranged with a view to improving efficiency
by considering the use of new digital technology.
Resolution 207 (Measures to address unauthorised use of and interference to
frequencies in the bands allocated to the maritime mobile service and to the
aeronautical mobile (R) service) has also been modified in order to be able
better facilitate the interference mitigation techniques in the maritime
mobile service.
(sourced from cept)
Redex Rerun heads through Townsville
Townsville hosted the competitors of the Redex Trial Rerun last weekend and
one of the tourers is a HAM !
Jack VK2CJD is travelling with his son and helping the Redex Rerun
trace its steps along the course Jack took in 1953.
Jack advised that he was monitoring HF from time to time and regularly
participated in the 0000Z 14292KHz net with VK4IN, VK4OP and VK4FVC.
Jack also advised that the Redex Rerun was continuing out to the
Tennant Creek Three-Ways, up to Darwin and then along into Western Australia.
AMATEURS "FIRST OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS," DHS OFFICIAL SAYS
The American Radio Relay League is now an official affiliate program
of citizen corps. This is an initiative within the Department of
Homeland Security to enhance public preparedness and safety.
Among other things, the affiliation statement calls on the Department
of Homeland Security and ARRL to raise public awareness of Amateur Radio
as a safety resource. In addition, both organisations will cooperate in
providing training and accreditation for Amateur Radio emergency
communications and promote the formation of local Citizen Corps councils.
Citizen Corps Liaison to the White House Liz DiGregorio
called ham radio operators the "first of the first responders."
"We need you, and you need us, and we want to work together with you to
make this all happen," DiGregorio concluded, "because we all share the
same goal, and that goal is a better, stronger, more secure America."
(sourced from arrl letter and audio from ARNewsLine)
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK1
http://www.wia.org.au/vk1
President is Alan Hawes alan@wic.net.au
BACK IN THE BLACK RALLY
Once again a job well done despite the weather.
A couple of new faces this time who performed well, it seems daunting at
first, however only takes a short time to get the hang of it.
Donations received from these activities has enabled the VK1 division
to absorb WIA membership fee increases for the past two years.
VK2
http://www.wiansw.org.au
President Brian Kelly VK2WBK
WESTLAKES
Saturday 12th July next monthly meeting commencing 1.30pm
Westlakes Amateur Radio Club is located in York Street Teralba and is
open for business on Saturday afternoons and TUESDAY evenings.
Call in and say hello - tea and coffee are always on.
VK3
PRESIDENT JIM LINTON
http://www.wiavic.org.au
wiavic@wiavic.org.au
Thursday evening, 10th July North East Radio Group (the NERGs)
meeting at Briar Hill Primary School Melway 21 B3
The NERG hope to run many new amateur radio activities at this new venue
including a permanent home for the club station VK3CNE, teaching activities,
and coffee shop sessions.
(Mark Harrison, VK3BYY for the NERG, Inc).
August One is the next monthly EMDRC Meeting - Jack VK3WWW will talk on
Victorian ARDF Group, its a great "Information Night". Comes in
plenty of time as the South prepares for the 5th IARU Region 3
ARDF championships in Ballarat 28 Nov - 3rd December 2003.
INTERNATIONAL
ITU
WIA ITU Conference Group CONSISTS OF VK1GH, VK1ZKM, VK3ADW, VK3APM
IARU Report:
K1ZZ's full report is on our QNEWS webpage and any 'extra' reports
will be posted if and when they arrive.
As QNEWS is retransmitted in various Divisions, even various Countries,
anytime from Friday to Wednesday's LOCAL AREA time we will not
conclude our reports on WRC03 until all details are in.
Keep an eagle eye on both the IARU website and QNEWS site.
RAC in their Report of the WRC meetings in Geneva by VE3PU Ken
say amateurs from Australia and Japan have been leading the work on the
review of the amateur regulations.
PRECIS OF IARU WRC-03 "Final Report from Geneva".
The 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference concluded its
discussions of the issues on its agenda on Thursday afternoon, 3
July, after marathon Plenary sessions that tested the patience
and stamina of the conferees. The previous day's deliberations
did not end until 3:30 AM; Thursday's business began at 9:00 AM
and finally concluded at 3:30 PM without a break, 3-1/2 hours
behind the original conference schedule.
Now that the final reading of texts submitted to the Plenary is
finished, the Final Acts are being duplicated in print and on CD-
ROM for distribution on Friday, 4 July. Delegations that wish to
do so will be submitting declarations and reservations. The
signing ceremony will take place on Friday afternoon, 4 July.
Thus the four-week conference draws to a close.
The big news for radio amateurs is that there will be a dramatic
improvement for we here in region 3 in regard the 40-meter band!
7100-7200 kHz band reallocated to the amateur service in both region
3 and 1, Region 2 7000-7300 kHz remains exclusively amateur.
The change will take effect on 29 March 2009, less than six years
from now!
Now the "but"..
A footnote containing the names of countries that are mainly in Region 3
and the Arab States makes the band also available to the fixed and mobile
services in those countries on a primary basis.
It was not easy to achieve such a positive outcome on this issue.
A last-ditch effort to bridge differences was chaired by Alan Ashman
of Australia.
Perhaps the magnitude of what has been accomplished for radio
amateurs can best be explained this way: Never before in the
history of radiocommunication has an HF broadcasting band been
shifted to accommodate the needs of another service.
This is not simply an accomplishment of the IARU. It would not
have been possible without the cooperation of a number of
broadcasters and many, many others. The people who worked with us
who are not radio amateurs -- including some who were strongly
opposed at the start but who acceded to the compromise --deserve
much of the credit. For example, Australia came to the conference
with a strong "no change" position and had to shift its position
dramatically in order to embrace the compromise.
Agenda item 1.7.1 (Article 25): A package of revisions to the
international Radio Regulations that are specific to the amateur
and amateur-satellite services, takes effect on Saturday, 5 July 2003.
Michael Owen, VK3KI, has guided the work of IARU on this issue since 1996.
Agenda item 1.7.2 (Article 19):
432-438 MHz secondary allocation for satellite-borne synthetic aperture
radars was approved in Plenary.
Agenda item 1.1 (footnotes): "Footnote fever" seized some
administrations in the closing hours of the conference.
Fortunately, the amateur service escaped serious damage
from "footnote fever" although it may be a problem in the future
if countries want to climb into the footnote for fixed and mobile
at 7100-7200 kHz.
As Secretary David, K1ZZ said in wrapping up his report...
"It's Over! Well, the work is over; the ceremonial closing of the
Conference will occur on Friday afternoon, 4 July. Then we will
all be heading home, except for those who are staying for a two-
day meeting to plan the preparatory work for WRC-07. Yes, it's
all beginning again...."
SOUTH AFRICA
The Cape Town Amateur Radio Centre held its AGM on 23rd June.
At the meeting Honorary Life Memberships were bestowed upon Dennis Wells,
ZS1AU, and Bud Voortman, ZS1B, in recognition of the outstanding
contributions they have made to the club over many years.
An Outstanding Achievement Award was made to Barry Fletcher, ZS1FJ,
in recognition of his contribution to Amateur Radio in South Africa.
The next ZS1-OAK meeting at the Clubhouse in OAKDALE will take place on
the 14th JULY, Andre ZR1EL sends all QNEWS listeners greetings from the
"Valley of A Thousands Oaks"!
UNITED KINGDOM
Jeremy Boot G4NJH the RSGB Internet News Reader joins us with news from
"The Mother Country".
Amateur Radio to be Exempt from Ban on Driving While Using Mobile Phone.
In a submission to a consultation document, the Radio Society of
Great Britain pointed out that amateur radio had been operated from
motor vehicles since 1955 without any accidents being recorded.
The Department of Transport report accepts 2-way radio 'press to talk'
devices keep conversations short and are likely to have a lower risk. . .
While the details of the extent of the exemption remain to be determined,
the new offence will exempt the use of such devices."
The Radio Society of Great Britain's 90th anniversary is being celebrated
during the month of July Special Event callsign GB-90-RSGB will be on the
air from next Saturday, the 12th of July, for 28 days.
During that weekend, each District also has the opportunity
to operate the 'Special (Special)' callsign GB90RSGB using their District
number as a suffix, for example GB90RSGB/11. A complete list of the
Districts and District numbers can be found on page 14 of the June 2003
RadCom.
A special 90th anniversary award <http://www.rsgb.org/rsgb90/award.htm>
certificate will be available for those making contact with, or SWLs
hearing, the GB90RSGB stations.
GB2RS on 5MHZ Causes Welcome "Pile-Up"
Last Sunday's inaugural GB2RS news-reading on 5MHz was followed by a massive
pile-up of some 50 stations, from all over the UK, offering reception
reports in the SINPO code.
Sunday at 12.30pm local time, the national news and the latest propagation
data will be read on 5405kHz using USB.
The outcome during the coming months will be closely examined as
part of the RSGB 5MHz Working Group's activities.
RA Invites Comments on Amateur Radio Consultation Document
A reminder that the RA has issued a consultation document on proposed
changes to amateur radio licences.
The full consultation document may be read on the RSGB's website
at www.rsgb.org
The consultation period is for one month from the 11th of June.
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF Writer - Producer for The Amateur Radio Newsline, Inc.
sent me a url through the week, http://www.mindspring.com/~lownoise/wwv.html
This is a recording of WWV, quite timely, following last weeks story on the
proposed ZL 80 meter time standard.
BUT it's WWV with a difference! those readers with a radio TV broadcasting
'bent' will chuckle for hours, minutes? at the positioning statements
being broadcast by this "good time station". But the actual 'time'
never comes!!
It is produced by Douglas G. Jaffe KD1TJ of LowNoise Productions in Tucson,
Arizona and uses the actual voice of WWV John Doyle who also works on
TV station WGCL, its worth a google!
(Audio courtesy Douglas G. Jaffe KD1TJ http://www.mindspring.com/~lownoise/)
Your listening to QNEWS, prepared with input YOU forward regularly
to qnews@wia.org.au and broadcast throughout VK2 on RF by
stations such as...
WESTLAKES Amateur Radio Club repeater on 146.775 MHz coordinated by
Frank VK2FJL
and LISMORE'S SUMMERLAND Amateur Radio Club, Controller VK2YGF Phil
on their 147.800 MHz Repeater 9am Sun.
THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD IN SEGMENT TWO (2) OF OUR AUDIO SERVICES
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QTAC = qtac@yahoogroups.com
CLUB ACTIVITY
BARC
Teletext page 902
http://www.qsl.net/vk4ba
PRESIDENT. Col Gladstone VK4ACG
or, by E-mail to vk4ba@qsl.net
The 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, which is mainly a "social night", but also the club uses this first
meeting as a "show and tell" night where members bring along their home brew
projects, then explain the workings to all the assembled members and guests.
The second meeting, is the FOURTH Friday of the month, which is primarily
a business night, starting at 7:30pm sharp, continuing until approximately
8:30pm, then most members have coffee, tea and biscuits and a chat about
all things amateur.
B.A.R.C nets are every Monday night, starting at 7:30pm on 28.450mhz,
the club call is VK4BA.
Wednesday night commencing at 7:30pm on 146.550mhz, the call is once again
VK4BA.
Every morning of the week on 146.550mhz, commencing at 8:00am,
the call is VK4ZR name of Kevin and the club also has an 70cm repeater,
which is used for the Thursday night net, commencing at 7.30pm,
the call is VK4ZR.
The project nights, which are usually the second Friday night of each month
commencing at 7.30pm are always well attended, the next project will be
all or most members building a frequency counter with Graham VK4CEG
producing the printed circuit boards, the Project officer is Kevin VK4ZR.
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.
Tuesday the 8th of July
Meeting starts at 7:30PM. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated.
All the best John VK4AZV
COBRS retransmit ARNewsline throughout Brisbane Wednesday nights at 8pm
on their 70cm repeater... Tune in next Wednesday!
MACKAY
irlp node 6450
teletext page 900
http://www.mackay.net.au/~ajl
Bruce Lenahan VK4NPF President.
The Mackay Amateur Radio Association is having a bar-b que, on this
Sunday the 6th at 11.30am at Quota Park on the esplanade beside the
Ocean International Hotel.
A mini auction and fox hunt will also happen.
All welcome to attend, including visiting amateurs to the area.
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
http://www.sarc.org.au/sarc1/sarc.htm
The 123 Hz Tone KIT DAY last weekend turned out to be an excellent, fine,
busy day enjoyed by 24 who kit built, fitted and adjusted radios.
SUNSHINE COAST
President Harvey Wickes VK4AHW
TeleText page 909
Perigian repeater update
Last weekend the antennas were fitted to the perigian water tower and
as soon as licensed 438.175 and 146.825 , with some tests of the
uhf happening spasmodically over the next weeks
(len vk4alf)
Sunfest, the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, will be held in
the Woombye School of Arts on Saturday 13 September 2003, from 9 to 3.
The venue will be open to exhibitors from 7.00am with food and
refreshments available from the kitchen.
Entry fees are $5.00 single and $6.00 family.
Table bookings are $15.00 which includes entry for two persons.
The hall is located in the centre of Woombye township just 100
metres from the railway station. Ample parking is available in close
proximity. Entry ramps provide easy access to both halls for exhibitors and
the disabled. A talk-in service will be provided on 146.850 MHz FM. Call
VK4WIS for assistance.
Further enquiries to the Coordinator Sunfest, Ron VK4GZ.
phone 5448 4063.
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
TeleText page 922
President:- Allen Perry.
DATE CLAIMERS
July 19 TREC Auction.
Sept 6 BBQ and inspection of the station of John VK4TL.
Nov 29 TREC Christmas party, dinner a sit down meal.
TOWNSVILLE
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
Theatre Restaurant seats going fast !
Only 6 seats are left for grabs for the 2003 TARC Visit
to the Theatre Restaurant November and all bookings must be into
Wallaby Bob/VK4WJ before 20th July.
North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention will be held
19th, 20th and 21st September.
At the TARC Management Meeting on 1st July, members appraised
a number of issues regarding the plan to have part of the Convention
as attending the Townsville Skyshow. Concerns included the costs of
public risk indemnity, the logistics of getting hams through large crowds
and a dislike of most hams to be situated in large noisy crowds.
Once the concerns were reviewed it was decided to revert the Convention
back to its traditional program.
The following are activity highlights of the NQ Convention
Friday evening 19th September - official opening of convention at
Centenary Hotel
Saturday 20th - registration, trade displays, lectures,
demonstrations, home brew entry and judging,
convention banquet
Sunday 21st September - QNEWS, WIAQ seminar, car boot sale,
trade displays, monster auction.
Attendees requiring accommodation need to book it NOW - its a big
weekend in Townsville during the convention weekend and accommodation will
be scarce.
(Gavin/VK4ZZ)
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF
Sunday the 27th of July is the Brisbane VHF Group 2 Metre Antenna Day.
Take your antenna along to VHF antenna testing field day, Sunday 27th
10.00 AM, at the Mayfield State School, in Rickwood Street, Carina.
And have that antenna 'professionally tested'.
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
The Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim is taking place as we speak,
many of theTARCinc are helping out.
Next weekend sees the TERA Horse Endurance Ride at Mount Pleasant
Cattle Station, between Bowen and Collinsville.
Those helping will meet at Shell Delta by 12-30pm then travel as group to
Mount Pleasant, but please contact - Steve VK4JUS 04 1478 5443
ECO Adventure Race Friday July 18TH to Sunday July 20TH organised by
Atherton Tablelands WICEN group, an orienteering type event held in the
environs of the Atherton Tablelands contact Dale/VK4DMC 4096 2855 if you
are a late starter!
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
SEPTEMBER 13
Sunfest, the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, will be held in
the Woombye School of Arts on Saturday 13 September 2003, from 9 to 3.
The venue will be open to exhibitors from 7.00am with food and
refreshments available from the kitchen.
Entry fees are $5.00 single and $6.00 family.
Table bookings are $15.00 which includes entry for two persons.
The hall is located in the centre of Woombye township just 100
metres from the railway station. Ample parking is available in close
proximity. Entry ramps provide easy access to both halls for exhibitors and
the disabled. A talk-in service will be provided on 146.850 MHz FM. Call
VK4WIS for assistance.
Further enquiries to the Coordinator Sunfest, Ron VK4GZ.
phone 5448 4063.
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
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.
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
Your listening to QNEWS, prepared with input YOU forward regularly
to qnews@wia.org.au and broadcast throughout VK4 on RF by
stations such as...
Townsville's vk4rat 146.700MHz; 438.225MHz; thanks to
theTARCinc
and in Cairns on 2 Meters and IRLP Node 648 by Jeff VK4MTV.
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 VK4AA reads each weeks contest time table for 2003-4
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* denotes new addition to calendar
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
Check the OFFICIAL VK Contest Site, www.vkham.com/contests/index.html
The next NZART contest is the Memorial Contest on Saturday July 5th
with six one-hour periods between 0800 and 1400 UTC
This single operator event is on 80 metres with phone/mixed and CW sections
This year the scoring system has changed, the new method is
one point per phone QSO and 2 points per CW QSO.
Multiply the total number of QSO points by the total number of prefixes
worked on both modes.
The amended rules are on the NZART contest website.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/update/contests
Logs to Win Gilbert ZL2GI 146 Liverton Rd., Lower Hutt
to arrive by no later than 2 August.
Electronic logs are encouraged - on disk or by email to
wgilbert@actrix.gen.nz
(Jim Meachen ZL2BHF)
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.
THE DURATION OF THE CONTEST WILL BE BROKEN INTO 6, 1 HOUR BLOCKS
SO AS TO ALLOW REPEAT CONTACTS FOR EACH 1 HOUR BLOCK.
THERE ARE THE USUAL CHOICES OF MODES WITH THE ADDITION OF PSK31 FOR THE
DIGITAL FOLK. MODES - CW , SSB , PSK31 , ALL MODES.
THE CONCEPT OF THE CONTEST IS TO WORK AS MANY STATIONS AND STATIONS IN
DIFFERENT QUEENSLAND SHIRES AND TOWNS AS POSSIBLE. BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT
THING IS TO HAVE FUN. ITS UP TO YOU HOW SERIOUSLY YOU COMPETE.
MANY STATIONS WHO PARTICIPATED LAST YEAR EXPRESSED TO CONTEST MANAGER
JOHN VK4AJS HOW MUCH THEY ENJOYED THE CONTEST AND CATCHING UP WITH PEOPLE
THEY HAD NOT CONTACTED FOR QUITE AWHILE.
THIS CONTEST IS ALSO A GOOD CHANCE FOR CLUBS TO USE THAT CLUB
CALLSIGN AND MAYBE ENJOY AN EVENING MINGLING AND TAKING TURNS TO OPERATE
THE STATION.
IARU HF Contest
The date and contest period is 12th July 1200 UTC to 13th July 1200 UTC.
All licensed amateurs worldwide are invited to contact as many other
amateurs, especially IARU member society HQ stations, around the world as
possible using the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands.
VA3RAC will operate during the IARU World HF Championship contest.
VK3WI will operate as an HQ station in the July 12 IARU contest.
The OTC (ZL) Golden Award
AN AWARD TO CELEBRATE THE 5Oth ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF OTC (ZL). -
The Old Timers Club (ZL) was formed at Annual Conference of NZART in 1953.
Membership was available for Radio Amateurs who had been licensed for
25 years or more. In later years an associate membership became available
for those who had been licensed for 10 years and were over 60 years of age.
The award shall be gained by attaining 50 points made by working
any combination of the following.
Patron - Harry Martin ZL1PX - 20 Points
Grand Old Man - Bob Banks ZL1AUI - 10 Points
Past GOM's - ZL1UZ, ZL1CZ, ZL3CC - 5 Points
OTC Secretary - Roy Symon ZL2KH - 5 Points
OTC Treasurer - Brian Lawn ZL2AJS - 5 Points
Past OTC Secretaries - ZL1LR, ZL1TAF - 5 Points
AND OTC Members - 1 Point
2. Rules
a.. There will be one contact only with an OTC member for the award except
as per list of officials who can be claimed twice, once as a 1 point
ordinary member and again as an official for the prescribed points.
a.. The "officials" may be worked once only as "officials" and once only
as ordinary members.
a.. The "officials" are permitted to "change hats", and dispense 1 Point
as a member during the same QSO as for their higher scoring points.
a.. Contacts are valid on any Amateur Band, and in any mode, without
licence category being a bar.
a.. No contacts are permitted during the Sunday morning net - but may be
made after it finishes.
a.. The period of the award is from 2 June to 31 July 2003.
a.. Logs showing date, time, station worked, reports each way,
operator's name and OTC number, to reach OTC Secretary ZL2KH
no later than 30 September 2003.
a.. Cost of the award is $5.00 NZ.
a.. The Awards Net which operates on 3677 kHz nightly at 0800 UTC is
prepared to act as the venue for this award.
(Jim Meachen ZL2BHF)
SPECIAL EVENTS
* denotes new on calender
*GB2FX is being operated by members of the Felixstowe and District Amateur
Radio Society from Landguard Fort in Felixstowe today, Sunday the 6th.
*The Radio Society of Harrow is operating GB2DHH from the De Haviland
Heritage Mosquito Air Museum at London Colney, Hertfordshire, today, the 6th.
VK3WI will operate as an HQ station in the July 12 IARU contest.
*GB2WSM will be on the air from the Windermere Steamboat Museum Sunday 13th
of July.
*GB2SCL will be operated from Ribblehead Station on the famous Settle and
Carlisle Line by Jack, G0FQN; Mark, G1PIE / M3PIE; and Pam, 2E1HQY. The
station will be active weekends of July 12/13 and 19/20 plus the weekend
of the 2nd and 3rd of August.
It is the 35th anniversary of the withdrawal of steam by British Railways
and steam trains will be run through Ribblehead Station on each of these
weekends.
*GB4BFS is on the air until the 28th of July in support of the British
Festival of Space, held at Surrey University from the 10th to 12th of July.
HISTORIC MORSE CODE RADIO STATION WILL RETURN TO THE AIR JULY 13
In the fourth annual event that has become known as the "Night of
Nights" historic USA Morse code radio station KPH will return to the air
in commemoration of the last commercial Morse message sent in the
United States.
KPH will transmit on 4247.0, 6477.5, 8642.0, 12808.5, 17016.5 and
22477.5kc on HF and on 500 and 426kc on MF. KFS will transmit on
17026.0kc.
Reception reports may be sent to:
D A Stoops
P.O. Box 381
Bolinas CA 94924-0381
USA
Further information may be found on the Maritime Radio Historical
Society Web site at
http://www.radiomarine.org
(Richard Dillman, W6AWO Member of the Maritime Radio Historical Society)
VI8NT
The Darwin Amateur Radio Club of the Northern Territory, Australia
will be operating a special event station with the callsign of V.I.8.N.T
to celebrate 25 years of self government. The station will be opened
officially on the 1st of July 2003 ( Northern Territory Day ) and run
until the 31st Dec 2003.
This special Amateur Radio callsign V.I.8.N.T is allowed to be used by
any Licensed VK8 Amateur. Only one Amateur will hold the callsign at
any one time , meaning only one station on air at a time.
QSL directly to VK6NE or via the Bureau ..
(Stuart VK8NSB)
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
Thanks go to CBer "Brad 847" in Maryborough for coming to the rescue and
providing a rig for Gary VK4TGB to enable the CB QNEWS broadcast to go
ahead last Sunday.
The Saturday July 5th edition of the Townsville Bulletin has Hams in its
centre pages. The article written by the Bully's feature writer Ian Frazer
was complete with photos supplied by staff photographers and TARC archives.
The article tied in with Townsville WICEN activities with the Magnetic
Island to Townsville Swim and also the recent deployment of the local
Channel 8 UHF CB Repeater.
(vk4zz)
Thanks for the great broadcasts...says VK5ZSN in Adelaide where test relays
of QNEWS on IRLP NODE 6214 (VK5ZSN) have been taking place for three weeks.
Node 6214, sponsored by the Amateur Radio Experimenters Group, operates on
the 438.125 MHz "Summertown" repeater.
The rebroadcasts are "dial on demand" to cater for Amateurs whose daily
schedules may not allow them to listen in at a regular time. By entering
the code 438125, the latest QNEWS is transmitted.
Reports received have been very favourable and may lead to an additional
scheduled relay.
73 from Adrian
Your listening to QNEWS, prepared with input YOU forward regularly
to qnews@wia.org.au and broadcast across the South Pacific on RF by
stations such as VK2UW Chris on the Pacific Inter Island Net 14.315 MHz
0700 hrs UTC Sundays
and throughout VK7 Tasmania thanks to Tony VK7AX Sunday mornings following
the vk7 wia news and again Monday nights.
SHORT WAVE MONITORING AND SCANNER NEWS
Amazing VHF Propagation Reports
Now news of some extraordinary VHF propagation. Last Thursday, the 26th of
June, at 1900UTC VHF-FM DXer Paul Logan in County Fermanagh, Northern
Ireland, recorded a station identification from WHCF in Bangor, Maine, on
88.5MHz. On the same day, David Hamilton in Ayrshire, Scotland, made a
recording of CBTB-FM from Baie Verte, Newfoundland, at 1950 - 2010UTC, on
97.1MHz. The propagation mode was multi-hop Sporadic E. Mark Hattam has
started a webpage
http://www.dxradio.co.uk/transatlanticfm.html
We thank both Jeremy the RSGB and dxradio for the audio samples .
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.
NEW CHANNEL LIST
5330.5 kHz USB : USA
5346.5 kHz USB : USA
5366.5 kHz USB : HFpack USA QSY
5371.5 kHz USB : HFpack USA Calling
5403.5 kHz USB : HFpack UK/USA common
The third RSGB 144MHz Backpackers contest is taking place today, Sunday,
the 6th of July, from 1100 to 1500UTC.
The exchange is an RS or RST report, serial number and Locator.
Next Sunday, the 13th of July, is the RSGB's first 50MHz Backpackers contest
of 2003. It will run between 1100 and 1500UTC and once again the exchange
is an RS or RST report, serial number and Locator.
(rsgb)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- IPHG --- INTERNATIONAL PHARMACISTS
http://www.malpensa.it/iphg/index.htm
Andrea Pagliula IZ7ECB IPHG #001 Supervisor IP Ham Group
Andrea sends greetings to QNEWS readers/listeners from the
INTERNATIONAL PHARMACISTS HAM GROUP web site and suggests you
have a look at their free IPHG AWARDS! and sign the guestbook!
The IPHG has been constituted to unite HAM Pharmacists, to promote
radio-initiatives, to establish friendship and to help the people who
need any possible aid the Group can provide.
Membership is free and open to all those that are both Pharmacists and
Radio Amateurs over the world.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
COFFS IRLP 6625 BACK on VK2RDO 146.650
WW INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE LIGHTSHIP WEEKEND
16-17 AUGUST 2003.
This highly popular and well attended event is on again this year.
In 2002 Australia fielded the second largest number of lighthouses in the
event despite the fact that it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain
permission from relevant authorities to occupy the lighthouse premises.
One authority suggested to Kevin VK2CE it may be easier if they didn't know
about it, set up a portable a station near the lighthouse because approval
is only needed if you intend to operate a light inside and in 99% of cases
this will not be granted because of insurance problems.
This year the guidelines, entry form and lists of entrants have moved to
THE new lighthouse web site at:
http://lighthouses.net.au/illw
(Kevin VK2CE)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- MILITARY
The Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) is poised to start the flow of
messages between troops in Iraq and Kuwait and their families and friends
back home in the USA. The first MARS licenses have been issued to
soldier stations in Iraq and Kuwait, and a broad range of frequencies
has been assigned for MARS use. MARS also is operational in Afghanistan.
These new operations will open up MARSgram and phone patch communications
for troops stationed beyond the reach of e-mail and cell phones.
Just about every company-size unit overseas has high frequency
radio equipment in house--or, more likely, "in tent."
(arrl letter)
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
(alterations to qnews@wia.org.au OR PACKET qnews@vk4wie.#bne.qld.aus.oc
VK's earliest licensed active amateur
Reg Bush VK3LS first licensed in 1923 or 24.
Reg still active on air (2001).
VK's oldest active amateur
Alf Webb VK2UC 97 years old as at September 10 2002
(licensed 1947)
VK1's oldest Active Amateur
Col Harvey VK1AU
VK2's oldest active amateur
Alf Webb VK2UC 97 years old as at September 2002
(licensed 1947)
VK3's oldest active Amateur
Reg Bush VK3LS
VK3's earliest licensed active amateur
Reg Bush VK3LS first licensed in 1923 or 24.
VK4's earliest licensed active amateur
Al Shawsmith VK4SS licensed 1935 (licensed at age 17)
[Born November 22 1917 Continuous WIA Member since 1935]
VK4's oldest active amateur
George Gray VK4JP (89 in 2001)
[Joined WIA 1936 Continuous membership].
VK5's oldest active amateur
Leith Cotton VK5LG (91+ AS OF SEPT 2001)
VK6's earliest licensed active Amateur
Wal VK6WG licensed 19 June 1936.
VK6's oldest Active Amateur
Wal VK6WG born 1911 was 91 years of age August 11th 2002
VK7's oldest Active Amateur
Ed Burne VK7GB celebrated his 89th birthday on July 15th 2002.
VK8's oldest Active Amateur
Jeff Farmer VK8GF
OLD TIMERS NET First Monday of the Month.
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 --- STAMP COLLECTING OPERATORS
radiostamps@yahoogroups.com
February 21, 2003, the Uruguayan Postal Administration released a
stamp commemorating the 2nd Anniversary of URSEC (Unidad Reguladora
de Servicios de Comunicaciones), the National Communications
Service Regulatory Unit.
Face value $12 (twelve pesos)
The stamps depicts a stylised drawing of a transmitting tower as well other
communication devices: an envelope, a computer monitor, a cellular phone.
(Horacio Nigro radiostamps@yahoogrups.com)
THE LOWDOWN COLUMN
Join the DownUnder LF Group's Mailing List:
http://www.egroups.com/list/lofexp/
lowexp@egroups
The Marconi Radio Club of Newfoundland (MRCN) has announced the first
two way transatlantic LF QSO from Newfoundland.
The event marked the culmination of five months of intensive research and
experimentation within MRCN and the collaboration of radio amateurs in the
US and UK and Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC).
In Newfoundland, a 125 watt transmitter assembled from junk box parts was
used to send slow speed Morse on 137.777 kHz.
3700 km away, near London, a 1200 watt Decca amplifier transmitted on
135.922 kHz.
Loop aerials two metres in diameter were used to receive the signals and
communications were maintained between the two stations from about 0050-
0330 UTC on 12 June. This date was chosen based on the predictions of Alan
Melia G3NYK, an LF propagation expert, who first copied the Newfoundland
station on 2200 metres a fortnight earlier.
Additional information may be found on the MRCN web site by searching for
VO1MRC with your favourite search engine.
(RAC)
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:-
NATIONAL NEWS
NEWS from the Federal President
WIA STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
NATIONAL NEWS - YOU HAVE MAIL
MOTOROLA has won a $140 million contract with the Victorian Government
VK7 News say that there are new rules re Radios Aboard Aircraft.
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
Qld Biotech Careers In Spotlight
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
Amateur Radio of course isn't ALL that's on the WRC03 Agenda in Geneva.
Redex Rerun heads through Townsville
AMATEURS "FIRST OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS," DHS OFFICIAL SAYS
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK1
VK2
VK3
INTERNATIONAL
IARU Report: WRC-03
NIUE ZK2
SRI LANKA
SOUTH AFRICA
UNITED KINGDOM
Amateur Radio to be Exempt from Ban on Driving While Using Mobile Phone.
Radio Society of Great Britain's 90th anniversary is being celebrated
GB2RS on 5MHZ Causes Welcome "Pile-Up"
RA Invites Comments on Amateur Radio Consultation Document
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
This is a recording of WWV, quite timely.
CLUB ACTIVITY
BARC
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
MACKAY
SOUTH COAST RADIO AMATEURS GROUP
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
SUNSHINE COAST
Perigian repeater update
Sunfest, the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club Hamfest.
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
TOWNSVILLE
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF
Sunday the 27th of July is the Brisbane VHF Group 2 Metre Antenna Day.
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- WICEN
The Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim is taking place as we speak,
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
WIA EXAMINATIONS IN VK4
VK4 AMATEURS WHO ARE JP's
Chris VK4AA reads each weeks contest time table for 2003-4
The next NZART contest is the Memorial Contest on Saturday July 5th
THE JACK FILES CONTEST WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 5TH OF JULY.
IARU HF Contest
The OTC (ZL) Golden Award
SPECIAL EVENTS
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
Thanks go to CBer "Brad 847" in Maryborough.
The Saturday July 5th edition of the Townsville Bulletin has Hams in it.
Thanks for the great broadcasts...says VK5ZSN in Adelaide.
SHORT WAVE MONITORING AND SCANNER NEWS
Amazing VHF Propagation Reports
WORLD WIDE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- HFPACK
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- IPHG --- INTERNATIONAL PHARMACISTS
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
WW INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE LIGHTSHIP WEEKEND
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- MILITARY
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- STAMP COLLECTING OPERATORS
THE LOWDOWN COLUMN
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QNEWS - we've reported...YOU decide.
QNEWS thanks YOU for entrusting us to bring you VK's authoritative Ham News
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!
Compiled by VK4BB /
Special Interest Group news read by VK4FUQ, VK4AA presents Contests
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