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THE BEST QNEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK
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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
The Federal President VK1LK has advised that an application for
a funding grant for the promotion of the hobby of Amateur Radio has
been made to the Department of Education Science and Technology
VK4EHT COUNCILLOR BRUCE JONES ON THAT 'TELECONFERENCE'.
As I mentioned last week there was a WIA teleconference last Sunday.
First WIA President Ernie Hocking informed the meeting of his contact with
the ACA. The ACA is to issue a paper with wide ranging issues to be
addressed after the World Radio Conference held in Geneva. Other subjects
were exam MOUs and licensing restructure.
The meeting went on to discuss results of the various surveys regarding
the proposed new entry level licence. A new item mentioned was the
understanding of what incentives to upgrade meant to prospective new
amateurs. It was raised that an increase in band allocation and or power
limits may not be much of an incentive as has been traditional thinking.
The discussion then covered operating principles. Now it has always been a
key part of a new entry level licence proposal to include operating
principles or etiquette as part of the training program. This is because
these new amateurs may have insufficient experience or knowledge of
band plans, WICEN commas, technical experiments or such and could
unintentionally cause conflict on the bands.
It was also agreed that the entry level licence contained a full regulations
assessment.
To that effect a motion was passed that it be WIA policy that all new
radio amateurs, after the restructuring of licensing, enter the
Amateur radio Service in Australia via the Entry Level with that level
license certificate incorporating the Regulations Qualification.
The meeting also agreed that the dropping of morse code as a requirement
for HF amateur licensing at the recent world radio conference was to be
regarded as a separate issue to licence restructuring.
The WIA will contact the ACA immediately to request that Limited licensees
be granted full HF privileges and Limited Novice licensees be granted
Novice HF privileges as soon as possible.
73 from Bruce Jones VK4EHT.
CB NEWS
In common with a lot of other towns Maryborough in VK4 has suffered from
the proliferation of cheap handhelds operating on the UHF CB service.
The problem increases during school holiday time as the children, without
education or supervision, do not realise that these "cheapies" are not
limited toys like even cheaper ones from the department stores.
Does anyone make the parents aware at the time of purchase?
Sounds like that cute scenario in "American Pie 2".
A few Maryborough Amateur and CB operators decided to do something
constructive about the situation. Gary VK4TGB and Kathy VK4YMS put forward
to other CB operators and any children trying out handhelds, the idea of a
Young Operators Net utilising the local channel 3 town repeater at 1930hrs
local time daily over the school holiday period reverting to weekly on
Friday during term.
The children have taken the idea and run with it. They conduct the net under
adult supervision which is already proving barely necessary. Adult operators
drop in for a chat and more would be welcome. These budding radio operators
only needed some constructive input to become properly audible and improve
their radio etiquette. The operators range in age from 3 to early teens.
Maybe with a spread of this idea we may reverse the trend of waning numbers
in the VK amateur ranks.
(Kathy VK4YMS , Gary VK4TGB and the CBERS in town)
You know NO ONE ever comes up to own an idea, this one from VK4 land is
very similar to one being conducted right now in ZS Land!
Oakdale Amateur Radio Club - ZS1OAK ( zs1oak@zsinet.co.za ) members,
called "Oakettes Oaks and Acorns" are promoting AR to the CB band.
Drawing a lot of interest to it would appear.
It all started with some members, who are also "good buddies" still,
taking some youngsters under their wings and getting them interested
in radio coms, first on '27 uppers' then progressing to our world.
Rigs are being made available together with a PSU and an antenna.
All they need to do is to get a license. Getting them to join a Ham club
in their area will soon have them chomping at the bit to get through the
RAE and a call sign.
As an aside, do you know where CB sprung from? Seems from a letter by
W9SDG one Herbert Brooks suggesting CB radio appeared in QST magazine
of November 1938!
GENERAL INTEREST NEWS FROM 'DOWNUNDER'.
BENELEC to distribute the YAESU range of Amateur Radios.
Vertex Standard, who in Japan are Yaesu, have announced as their new
distributor in Australia BENELEC PTY. LIMITED at Mascot NSW.
However, please note that Dick Smith Electronics continues after sales
service for the radios they previously sold.
David Benchoam from Benelec speaks of the Company's plans in audio at
http://www.wiaq.com/mp3/benelec.mp3
Great Australian Science Show 2003
Clubs in Victoria will again mount an amateur radio stand at this public
event this year.
The dates;
Saturday 16 August to Monday 18 August; the first 3 days of Science Week.
The venue is once again the Melbourne Museum and reduced entry prices and
free entry for Seniors Card holders should hopefully increase attendance
and provide those manning the stand with the opportunity to promote our
hobby to a wide section of the general public.
A number of clubs have volunteered to provide and run interactive activities
and others static displays and stand personnel.
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL WITH ROBERT VK3KRB
WIA WICEN CHAIRMAN IS VK3ZRV
WICEN 'TYPE' EVENT CALENDAR... Check with YOUR WICEN coordinator to confirm.
Lets run through the remainder of July on the calendar
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)
new to calender
VK2 13-14 Sep and 26-28 Sep are HORSE ENDURO's at Eden Creek
with the 1st event at 2400hrs Friday nite
WICEN VK2
Remember WICEN NSW can be contacted by phone on 04 0839 7217
Westlakes AR Club advise their local WICEN are proposing a 9 pm
Thursday evening net using WICEN's portable repeater 439.925 MHz,
secondary repeater will be 438.525 MHz.
If you can access those sites, join in and help promote WICEN.
Rescue Radio International
The WRC03 have decided that third party traffic in emergency situations
will be automatically allowed unless a particular administration decides
otherwise.
Article 25.3 now reads: "Amateur stations may be used for transmitting
international communications on behalf of third parties only in the
case of an emergency or disaster relief. An administration may
determine the applicability of this provision to amateur stations under
its jurisdiction."
A completely new regulation, Article 25.9A, has been approved, reads:
Administrations are encouraged to take the necessary steps to allow
amateur stations to prepare for and meet communication needs in support of
disaster relief.
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - CHRIS VK2UW REPORTS
PENNSYLVANIA - WATER AND RADIO WAVES DON'T MIX
Officials in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania have asked the FCC to
intercede in a dispute between that township and Radio Station WCBG
on 1590 kHz.
Chambersburg's effort to build a new, elevated, 150-foot-high water
storage tank on land adjacent to WCBG's towers have stalled because
workers complained of receiving RF burns. Complicating the situation
are allegations that the storage tank interferes with WCBG's signal,
presumably warping its radiation patterns.
WCBG operates 5 kW non-irectional daytime and, 1 kW directional at
night.
The whole story is on-line at http://tinyurl.com/g1dk
(CGC via ARNewsLine)
Citing the potential for interference to and from Amateur Radio, the ARRL
has called on the FCC to "take no steps" to permit Broadband over Power
Line (BPL)--a form of power line carrier (PLC) technology. In response to
the FCC's BPL Notice of Inquiry (NOI) published May 23, the League this
week filed a 120-page response--including studies.
(sourced from arrl letter)
CLUBBING
VK7 Northern Branch can well be proud of this, 63 visitors turning up
to their last meeting! It was on Digital TV and presented by
Mr Ian Reid of Southern Cross Television.
Hot on the heels of this record, a record 58 Cape Town Hams and visitors
attended the monthly ZS-1-OAK meeting that was held at the Clubhouse in
BELLVILLE.
No way is Ham Radio interest waning with attendances like these!
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
wia teleconference
AS heard earlier in this edition the WIA TELECONFERENCE last Sunday
went off to plan. Bruce Jones our Alternate Federal Councillor for the
hookup pointed out that many VK4 hams took part!
"Queensland amateurs were there in force with Don Wilschefski VK4BY,
David Jones VK4OF being present as Directors, Ron Smith VK4AGS as
Federal education Coordinator and Alternate Federal Councillor Bruce Jones
VK4EHT. This still gave us the one vote we are entitled to but goes to
show it's not all run by 'them down there'!"
VK4AAT is offering to TEACH CW, but Terry's not sure if,
these classes be on air? by EchoLink? at a school hall....
Terry is more than happy to field questions and suggestions re this
proposed quickie morse course..
So drop him an email... look for him on EchoLink... or get his postal
address from a call book or ACA database.
terystew@gil.com.au
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
BARC
Teletext page 902
http://www.qsl.net/vk4ba
PRESIDENT. Col Gladstone VK4ACG
or, by E-mail to vk4ba@qsl.net
The B.A.R.C nets are as follows every Monday night, starting at 7:30pm on
28.450mhz, the club call is VK4BA, then Wednesday night commencing at 7:30pm
on 146.550 MHz, the call is once again VK4BA. Every morning of the week
(Monday to Friday) on 146.550mhz, commencing at 8:00am, the call is VK4ZR
name of Kevin and the club also has an 70cm repeater, which is used for
the Thursday night net, commencing at 7.30pm, the call is VK4ZR, name of
Kevin.
At the last meeting, Bruce VK4EHT, presented a very informative talk
on slow scan television.
Warren VK4WH says Bruce had a laptop computer loaded with MMSSTV
as well as a couple of transceivers and presented live SSTV.
All 41 members and guests had a great night and did not want to go home.
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ARC
President Eddie Milham VK4-JEM
The 2003 Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club AGM and Monster Auction
will happening at Camp Fairbairn near Emerald QLD from
5pm Friday 26th September to Midday Sunday 28th September.
A pay as you eat BBQ will be put on by the Club on Saturday Evening
and a pay as you recover breakfast will be available Sunday Morning.
Please do not arrive before 5pm Friday afternoon, as the school
kiddies and teachers will be less than impressed by your arrival !
Need more info - Contact
Gordon Loveday VK4KAL
Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club
C/- Aviemore, Rubyvale, QLD, 4702
Phone 4985 4168
donvk4kal@bigpond.com
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
Members of COBRS listen on the Club's repeater frequency of 438.275 MHz
at 8:00pm Wednesday nights straight after the broadcast of ARNewsLine
so if you wish to try out your 70cm rig then you will know that someone
is always listening, that's 438.275 Wednesday nights at Eight.
GOLD COAST
Saturday a working bee took place to make extensions to the radio room
and the repairs to the rotator etc. There was a good turnout.
We also had a meeting about ROBOTICS as there is a good interest in this
area at the club. It was an interesting meeting.
Remember the daily nets at 8am on 146.950 and on Saturdays at 4pm on the
same frequency and then Wednesday nights at 7.30 on 3605.
On the 2nd. August we have an Astronomy and Field night commencing with a
BBQ supplied by the club at 5pm, at 6pm there will be a talk by Renato
VK4TNT about astronomy in general followed with a talk by Dr. Roy Duncan
about radio astronomy for 30 mins and at the conclusion the night skies
should be dark enough for us to view the skies with the assistance of
members of the Southern Astronomical Society and their telescopes and to
also explain what we are seeing.
Also our Wicen members are actively participating in community activities
and this is proving to be of great benefit to the members.
Well that's is all for this week this is Kaye VK4HKA saying Bye
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
At SUMMERLANDS CLUBROOMS, today Sunday 20 a talk on valve audio amps
will be presented by Keith Hibberd, of Brunswick Heads.
This is Keith's specialty and is an expert on the subject, be there.
It will also be a Committee Meeting, so be there to have your say.
LIGHTHOUSE WEEKEND 15-17 August.
Any northern operators? Especially Pt Danger and Fingal Hds.
Contact Graeme VK2GJ, virtue@dodo.com.au
Info - http://lighthouses.net.au/illw
HORSE ENDURO, Yes another one, 13-14 Sept.
Was to be held out west but now at Eden Creek.
If you are available, advise JWA ASAP.
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.
SUNSHINE COAST
President Harvey Wickes VK4AHW
TeleText page 909
The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club will meet at 6.00pm, its next
General Meeting to be held Tuesday 5th August.
A sausage sizzle, auction, and social evening for family and friends
will follow at 6.30pm. Visitors will be especially welcome.
(73 - Ron VK4GZ @ VK4BOO.#BNE.QLD.AUS.OC)
Harvey VK4AHW advised the demise of the Gympie ARC and the possibility
of still running Goldfest.
SCARC will take on the Gympie repeater and maintain it using Gympie
club funds.
The Peregian 70cm repeater is installed, on 146.825 MHz and will be
linked to 146.850MHZ.
Sunfest, the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, will be held in
the Woombye School of Arts on Saturday 13 September 2003, from 9.
Further enquiries to the Coordinator Sunfest, Ron VK4GZ.
phone 5448 4063.
TOWNSVILLE
TeleText page 919
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
Radio Theory classes with VK4IGM at SES HQ, 23-25 Green Street West End
most Thursday evenings starting 7pm and finishing 9-30pm.
Next Social and Backscatter meeting, 19th August
Management's next meeting 5th August 2003 starting 7-30pm
And theTARCincs Project Night also at SES HQ West End ,
11th August with testing of the WICEN transceiver at the Comms Centre
from 7-30pm.
All Welcome !
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF
Next Wednesday is the Brisbane VHF Groups meeting, usual abode,
Arrol Street Camp Hill at 7:30. For Directions call in on 147.000
the groups repeater.
NEXT 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 Oval, on the corner of Royds &
Rickwood Streets, Carina and have that VHF / UHF type of antenna and
feed lines 'professionally tested'.
Date again July 27 from 10.00 AM, at the Mayfield State School, Carina.
(Jason Morris VK4YOL 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.
Fantastic weather, a great turnup of competitors, some last minute
manning changes and an accident-free event, this sums up the
Mount Pleasant Horse Endurance Ride staged by Townsville Endurance
Riders Association with logistic support supplied by WICEN operators
from The Townsville Amateur Radio Club (Inc) during the weekend 12th
and 13th July 2003.
Riders travelled from Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Proserpine and Mackay.
This was the best turn up of competitors to one of the TERA events
for years and made things nice and busy for the WICEN operators during
the event on Sunday.
The 3am start is still a shock to the system for most however there was
ample time out at the checkpoints between customers to catch up on
some snooze.
Steve/VK4JUS would like to thank everyone who has put up their hands
to man the North Queensland Forest Rally.
That's right - the event now has enough operators to run the event!
If you were still thinking about putting your hand up - please do,
its a golden opportunity to operate alongside some experienced hands
so that in the future you to can attend your own checkpoint.
The operational plan for the Rally will be released and also posted
on the TARC WICEN web page by this weekend for those who need it.
The North Queensland Forest Rally Saturday July 26TH and
Sunday July 27TH 2003 with Rally Base Cardwell Showgrounds,
Checkpoints in West Ingham, Cardwell and Kennedy State Forest.
Contact - Steve/VK4JUS 04 1478 5443
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
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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Thanks and G'Day all once again.
Let's start as always with the contest time table for the next few weeks.
As we zoom straight into this mid-July report we see the finish of the
Top Band gang's shining light, the Pacific 160 Metre Contest.
It's all but over bar the shouting, though, as it finishes at 2300 UTC today.
And now you get a bit of a breather until August. On the ninth and tenth
we have the Worked All Europe DX Contest on CW, then on the 16th and 17th
the fabulous RD Contest in VK, followed a fortnight later, on August 30 and
31, by the VK ALARA Contest. Then, on September 6 and 7 is the All Asia DX.
You can get rules, check the timetables and plenty more at the official
VK Contest Site at www.vkham.com and follow the links.
Now, how well did you go? Yep, it's results time, and talk about scooping
the pool! Neil, VK2KYG, received his multiple certificates last weekend
at Sydney's Westlakes club following its recent CQ repeater contest.
The only one who stopped Neil's clean sweep on all bands was Fred, VK2YFM.
Great stuff, Neil.
And it's congratulations to Alan Shannon, VK4SN, who managed to snare
both the highest overall score and the phone section of the very recent
VK/trans-Tasman Contest. Alan received a trophy for his effort.
Speaking of effort, we should also congratulate Bruce Renn, VK3JWZ,
Contest Manager for the 2003 VK/trans-Tasman, for the contest was conducted
in two parts on May 24 and June 7, but he's already despatched the
trophies and certificates as he'd promised, so well done Bruce.
Complete results have been published on the Contest web-site, but here's
a brief overview. Topping out overall, as we said, was Alan, VK4SN.
First in the QRP/Phone category was David O'Brien, VK7NDO.
The best SWL result was Robert, VK3XRX, while we cross the pond to ZL to
find both our CW section winner, Roger, ZL2RX, and the QRP/CW winner Stuart,
ZL2TW.
Congratulations to you all, and once again thanks to contest manager
Bruce who did as he promised and announced the winners within only a few
days of the log deadline.
And now let's check out an award,. This week we look at the Southern Cross
Award, issued by Melbourne's Eastern and Mountain District Radio Club.
Amateurs and SWLs who log the required number of EMDRC members may apply
for the award.
VK3 stations must work 15 club members plus at least one of the club
callsigns, which include VK3ER, VK3BNW, VK3COD and any special calls
operated by the club, such as VI3GP.
Those outside VK3 need work only five members plus a club callsign.
You can get applications and further information by writing to EMDRC Inc,
PO Box 87, Mitcham, Victoria 3132
Here's a special event station to look out for. It's VI8NT.
The Northern Territory's Darwin Amateur Radio Club is operating V.I.8.N.T
to celebrate 25 years of territorial self-government.
The station opened on the 1st of July and runs until the 31st of December.
The special amateur callsign VI8NT is allowed to be used by any licensed
VK8 amateur. Obviously, only one amateur can hold the callsign at any
one time, so you'll hear only one of them on the air at a time.
You can QSL VI8NT direct to VK6NE or via the Buro.
In BRAZIL, PY, club station PY3ARD is still QRV as ZW90S all year to
celebrate the 90th anniversary of the George Black Scout Group, the oldest
scout group in that country. QSL via PY3ARD.
And finally, in another 90th anniversary celebration, station ZS-90-S-A-P
is on air to celebrate the South African Police Service's 90th anniversary.
Look on all bands below 70cm plus packet. QSL the station via the
SARL QSL Bureau, or direct to the QSL Manager, who is ZS-6-ZYM.
We'll take advantage of next week's hiatus in contesting to discuss the
upcoming RD contest. Until then, 73 to all from Chris Edmondson, and it's
back to you, Graham.
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNICATION EXPLORATION
Rob VK5MM has available his AR Promotional and Information Brochure
for Amateurs and NON Amateurs, the Communication Exploration Brochure.
If you would like one send an Email to arpromo@mailaustralia.net with
"ARPromoAustralia" in the SUBJECT field for the Aust.
Version, OR "ARPromoSA" for the SA version. (contains
some SA contact details).
(Rob VK5MM mickeymouse@adelaide.on.net)
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
Maldives Islands till July 25th.
John VK4JWG and WIA Federal Awards Manager Mal VK6LC are on a Dx Vacation
to Kuredu Island in the Maldives Islands from until 25th July.
Mal will sign as 8Q7-LC and John 8Q7-JG.
Day time after the 14th calling 14.195 MHz
Nights: Southern Cross net 14.226.5 MHz 11.00z.
DESERTAS ISLAND - AF046 - till July 27th.
CT9D/CT9M 23 to the 27 July on HF including RTTY mode on IOTA frequencies.
(via vk2uw)
*SWAZILAND ON THE AIR - till August 3
Rad ZS6RAD, Ron ZS5ABD, Cliff ZS6BOX and Willie ZS5WI will be operating
3DA0DX from Swaziland from the 29th July to 3rd August both days inclusive.
Activity will be on most bands using phone, CW, WSJT and RTTY from
03:00 to 07:00 and from 14:00 to 22:00 UTC daily.
They will also participate in the SARL HF Phone contest on the
3rd August as multi-operator to wrap up the DXpedition.
QSL via the bureau or direct to ZS5WI, PO Box 1064, ESHOWE, 3815
enclosing a stamped, self addressed envelope if from South Africa or
enclose sufficient to cover postage if from outside the RSA.
Email queries to zs5wi@iafrica.com
(ZS5WI VIA SARL)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ARDF
WIA ARDF COORDINATOR VK3WW Jack vk3www@alphalink.com.au
http://users.mackay.net.au/~ron/
http://www.homingin.com
http://www.ardf.org.au
5th IARU Region 3 ARDF championships in Ballarat 28 Nov - 3rd December 2003.
Mark VK3BYY says planning by the Victorian ARDF Group for these
Championships was well advanced and that they were now calling for
radio amateurs who may be available to assist with the multitude of
voluntary jobs that will be required to make this a "showcase" event for VK.
Whilst volunteers are required each day of the event, the peak demand will
occur on the main competition days, Sunday 30 November and Tuesday 2 Dec.
Comprehensive information regarding the event, volunteer requirements and
contact details can be found at http://www.ardf.org.au
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
VK5AGR is the AMSAT National Coordinator, vk5agr@amsat.org
VK5ZAI is the Australian Co-ordinator for ARISS.
AMSAT-VK HF Net.
2nd Sunday each month.
April through October 1000 UTC 3.685 MHz
November through March 0900 UTC 7.068 MHz
ARISS MARKS SUCCESSFUL EURO SPACE CENTRE CONTACT
Another big success for Amateur Radio on the International Space
Station. This as U-S Astronaut Ed Lu, operating as NA1SS made
contact with youngsters on Space Camp at the Euro Space Centre in
Belgium at 08:25 U-T-C on Monday July 7th. .
The centre operated as ON4ESC with bout 150 children gathered in the
auditorium. Some of them were Dutch speaking, others spoke only
French speaking and 45 were Americans living in Europe.
At its closest approach, the space outpost was 2000 km south of Belgium,
over the Pyrenes mountains.
AMSAT Vice Chairman Gaston Bertels, ON4WF, was on hand to oversee the
operation as well as introducing the young audience to the amateur
radio service, amateur radio satellites and the ham radio stations
used by astronauts and cosmonauts while operating from space.
(ON4WF via arnewsline)
Astronomers have discovered the oldest known planet, a primeval world
12.7 billion years old that will force them to reconsider how and when
planets form. The discovery raises the prospect that life may have
begun far sooner than most scientists ever imagined.
The ancient world is well more than twice the age of Earth and all
other known planets and is estimated to be 2.5 times the mass of Jupiter.
The planet's orbit is about 100 years long.
At 7,200 light-years from Earth, it is not just the oldest known planet
but also the farthest. Its discovery brings the total of known extrasolar
planets to 121.
(zl packet)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- INTERNET --- THE HAMS DOMAIN
A new Australia based website has been established to serve Australian
radio amateurs and other radio enthusiasts. The website has been
designed to complement rather than replace the number existing web
resources.
To this end rather than a site that contains large software download
areas or classifieds radiocorner seeks to establish an online community
for the open discussion of any radio related topic between amateurs and
other radio enthusiasts.
They all ready have a number of active forums ranging from Dxpeditions to
ACARS Slow Scan to Scanning.
Drop by and have a look, URL is
http://www.radiocorner.net/
WORLD WIDE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- LIGHTHOUSES
CONTACT kevin@vk2ce.com
http://lighthouses.net.au
VK2 SUMMERLAND
Still require some ops particularly for 'northern lights', please call in
after the news if you can help.
VK4 SUNSHINE COAST
President Harvey VK4AHW has been in touch re activating Caloundra lighthouse
and would like to hear from volunteers to give him a hand.
FEEDBACK TO THE Q
Interesting to read in the ACORN TIMES, the club newsletter from ZS lands
Oakdale Amateur Radio Club they are considering that of a Tuesday evening,
after the 'Q' news bulletin holding a "brainstorming" session on one topic
or another.
Very similar idea to that of the City Of Brisbane Radio Society having
that 70cm net after they rebroadcast AmateurRadio NewsLine Wednesday nights!
2 clubs / 2 nets / 2 News Casts same idea from both sides of world!
REWIND
WIA FEDERAL HISTORIAN VK3AFU
HISTORY FROM THE SUMMERLAND ARC ARCHIVES
1865 C.E. Barnes of Lowell, MA patented the machine gun.
1866 Edison P. Clark of Northampton, MA patented his indelible pencil.
1910 The first airplane to fly a mile, pilot W.R. Brookins, Atlantic
City,NJ.
1920 Radio compass used for the first time on a U.S. Navy airplane.
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:-
NATIONAL NEWS
funding grant for the promotion of the hobby of Amateur Radio has
VK4EHT COUNCILLOR BRUCE JONES ON THAT 'TELECONFERENCE'.
CB NEWS
BENELEC to distribute the YAESU range of Amateur Radios.
Great Australian Science Show 2003
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL WITH ROBERT VK3KRB
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - CHRIS VK2UW REPORTS
CLUBBING
wia teleconference
VK4AAT is offering to TEACH CW
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
BARC
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ARC
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
GOLD COAST
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
SUNSHINE COAST
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
Chris VK4AA reads each weeks contest time table for 2003-4
SPECIAL EVENTS
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNICATION EXPLORATION
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
MALDIVES
DESERTAS ISLAND - AF046 - till July 27th.
SWAZILAND ON THE AIR - till August 3
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ARDF
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- INTERNET --- THE HAMS DOMAIN
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- LIGHTHOUSES
FEEDBACK TO THE Q
REWIND
HISTORY FROM THE SUMMERLAND ARC ARCHIVES
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Enjoy and LONG LIVE AR !!
GOOD ROWING!
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Special Interest Group news read by VK4FUQ, VK4AA presents Contests
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