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THE BEST QNEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK
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PREAMBLE -
Friday September 19 in Brisbane will be what currently is the first of
the planned forums for the public on the new ACA discussion paper.
Saturday 20th the North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention has been
chosen for the second public forum and the only public forum in regional
Queensland for the ACA Amateur Radio Review Team to provide explanation and
receive input on the recently released Discussion Paper on AR in VK.
QNEWS 24/7 with the following bulletin in Audio Segment One
when you visit the QNEWS NEWSROOM on www.wia.org.au/vk4
QNEWS available in Audio after 1400hrs utc Friday.
NATIONAL NEWS
The news this week is the release of the ACA's discussion paper,
"Review Of Amateur Service Regulation".
In this feature packed edition of QNEWS, and we warn you it's a
"3 cup of coffee" length bulletin, we will be joined not only
by our regular contributors from across the globe but also by
WIA Director David Jones, WIAVictoria President Jim Linton and right now
by Mark Loney ACA Executive Manager Radio Frequency Planning Group.
Mark, for QNEWS listeners/readers, what has brought about this review.
"World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC03) fundamentally changed
Article 25, these changes provide us, the ACA with an opportunity
to review and simplify the current regulatory and licensing arrangements
for the amateur service.
This week we have posted all Amateurs, hopefully they have been keeping
contact details with us up to date, posted a letter telling where they
may obtain a copy of the discussion paper and advising of our intent to
hold public meetings as part of the consultation process for this review
in all State capital cities in late September 2003 to answer any questions
raised in the discussion paper.
If not on the web, a hard copy can be obtained, telephone 02 6219 5578
Submissions must reach the ACA by close of business on 31 October 2003.
In writing addressed to:
Manager
Space and Terrestrial Systems Team
Radiofrequency Planning Group
Australian Communications Authority
PO Box 78
BELCONNEN ACT 2616
Facsimile: 02 6219 5133
Email: amateurs@aca.gov.au
Thanks Mark, Mark Loney the ACA Executive Manager Radio Frequency Planning
Group if you'd like to stay on line I see a note on the screen from
VK4BAT about a planned visit to VK4 by ACA, we'll talk about that in a
moment but now, Jim Linton joins us. Jim has had time to peruse the
51 page discussion paper so on QNEWS it's welcome to the WIAVictorian
President with his "ACA discussion paper - an overview".]
Radical changes are being proposed for the Amateur Service in the
just issued ACA discussion paper entitled "A Review of Amateur Service
Regulation".
The paper is sure to stimulate debate, particularly its reference to
interference experienced by domestic television and radio receivers,
and a suggestion that radio amateurs should take full responsibility to
resolve these problems.
The ACA has set a deadline of 31 October, 2003, for responses to its
discussion paper.
A major purpose of the paper is to discuss the implementation of the
changes arising out of the World Radiocommunications Conference held in
Geneva this year.
These changes include the end of mandatory Morse code tests for
amateur licences, amateur callsigns, third party traffic, communications
during disasters, and reciprocal and visitor licensing.
The ACA, as expected, has also taken the opportunity to discuss
restructuring of amateur licensing, the regulatory controls and
administration of the Amateur Service in Australia.
The paper acknowledges the WIA's proposal for a new entry level
licence, and the potential for it to replace the current Novice licence.
It discusses restructuring of the current system of seven different
amateur licence types (five operator, plus repeater and beacon), to create
only two operator licence types - Unrestricted and Novice.
The paper's Appendix C is a clear demonstration of the decline of
amateur radio through the number of licences on issue. There was a peak of
17,158 in September 1996 and it had decreased to 14,364 in June 2003.
The ACA seeks comments from the amateur fraternity about future
licensing options.
On a positive note the paper hints that the removal of Morse code
tests for amateur licences may occur earlier than the ACA's current
timetable.
It states that if there is sufficient public support, the code
requirement could be removed prior to its proposed implementation of
regulatory changes flowing from its discussion paper in early 2005.
The ACA has proposed moving the Amateur Service from apparatus
licensing to class licensing. This needs to be considered carefully.
While the removal of annual licence fees offered under class licensing
is attractive, there may be some negative impacts of such a change.
In a controversial proposal, the ACA is to consider the introduction
of a "no interference" policy for radio amateurs.
It states "The operation of an amateur station, which is essentially
a hobby, should not disturb another person's activities, such as
television viewing or radio listening, or affect commercial activities."
Should the "no interference" policy be introduced, it would be a
major shift from the current ACA policy that provides for a shared
responsibility between the radio amateur and his neighbour for the
resolution of an interference problem.
To make it clear, the ACA explains "This would mean that an amateur
must not cause interference to other radiocommunication services. If
causing interference to another service, the obligation will be on the
amateur to resolve the problem."
It is interesting that the ACA includes the phrase "commercial
activities" which in light of the widespread use of radiocommunications
equipment could mean a huge range of devices beyond TV and radio sets.
Perhaps not immediately, but through the thin end of the wedge
mechanism the "no interference" policy could be expanded in future years
placing even more restrictions on the activity of amateur radio.
The WIA will be seeking clarification on this matter.
The provision of amateur examinations, certificates and licences is
under review. The WIA will continue the current arrangements with the ACA
allowing it to conduct examinations on behalf of the ACA until January 2005.
The ACA is now suggesting that an "amateur registration body" could
feasibly manage amateur examinations, issue certificates, issue and manage
callsigns, and maintain a register of amateur station locations.
It seeks comments about the possible outsourcing of these administrative
functions.
The ACA guidelines for the use Amateur Internet Linking Systems are
also open for review.
The 50-page ACA discussion paper can be downloaded from the ACA's
website, and also appears on the WIA Victoria website www.wiavic.org.au/news
along with WIAQ's www.wia.org.au/vk4
(AUDIO REPORT THANKS TO VK3PC)
ACA discussion paper team at NQ Convention, hello I'm Trevor Tagge VK4BAT.
Friday September 19 in Brisbane will be what currently is the first of
the planned forums for the public on the new ACA discussion paper. Venue
will be announced here on QNEWS and ACA web site when known.
The North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention has been chosen for the
second public forum and the only public forum in regional Queensland for the
Australian Communications Authority Amateur Radio Review Team to provide
explanation and receive input on the recently released Discussion Paper on
Amateur Radio in Australia.
Christine Allen from the ACA Space Systems Team and Mark Loney ACA
Executive Manager Radio Frequency Planning Group will give a talk on
the aims of the Discussion Paper plus conduct a short Question and Answer.
(INCLUDES AUDIO BY ACA's MARK LONEY)
NEWS from WIA DIRECTOR DAVID JONES
Current WIA and ACA Liaison Matters.
Of late, there have been many comments and criticisms made of WIA personnel
regarding the two most topical subjects, viz a new entry point to the ARS
and the matter of the deletion of CW as being a mandatory condition for
access to the HF bands. Unfortunately, much of the comment made has been
selective in its focus, and a broader view is called for by everyone.
So that all divisional members are more fully aware, I will briefly
expand on these discussion positions.
1. New Entry License Level:
The WIA first commenced consideration of such an opportunity some three
years ago, and after consideration in a formal sense at the 2002 Federal
Convention, it progressed to policy position as a result of the 2003
Convention motion. This sought a relatively low-powered entry level, with
access to a majority of bands, such bands to be determined in consultation
with the ACA. No more than that, as such a brief gave room for negotiation
with the ACA without binding anyone to a position which may require
rescission of motions passed in order to progress the matter.
Prior to this, the WIA had received informal advice that we had to be
mindful of costs since any change could have serious implications for our
Regulator. Given that the ARS does not provide a serious revenue stream to
Treasury, we have to be cognisant that any cost increases would likely be
borne by the ARS itself. Accept it that the "user pays" principle will be
wholly applied.
The WIA has long sought to be more involved in all matters to do with the
administration of the ARS in Australia. As an example, we conduct
examinations under a contractual arrangement with the ACA. The reader may
note that it is the exact terms of this contract, and the associated audit
trail, which so often lead to delays in provision of exam results, not as
often stated, a paucity of performance on the part of office
staff. Regrettably, that too does happen from time to time, and your
directors are looking at ways to overcome these frustration's.
But back to administration issues. If there are to be more license grades
(in some respects, the deletion of CW does not actually change the grades),
it therefore follows that ACA costs would likely rise, and when passed on,
then our license costs would also rise. Probably, quite significantly,
given that the costs would be spread over the relatively small number of
amateurs in Australia.
If offered, the WIA would likely seek to take on the role of licensing
provider. But before the WIA could take on such a role, the Institute
would need to dramatically expand its federal office infrastructure,
including number of staff, office space, computers etc. All
overnight. And who would pay for this ? Only the members of the WIA ....
as is usually the case, the non-members would derive the benefits of the
WIA keeping the costs of licensing down, with no guarantee that they would
all join in order to offset our cost increases. A partial win-mainly lose
situation.
A three-tier license structure has a lot of appeal on a progressional
learning basis, but according to the ACA, it would add to administration
costs ... which would be passed on. Remember, it will also cost them money
to delete CW ... as someone actually has to do the work associated with the
grades, documents, certificates of proficiency, computer data entries etc.
So at this stage, the WIA has taken the "path of least resistance", that
being a two-tier structure, which apparently suits the ACA (and hence,
Treasury). Naturally, the position is under constant review as it is the
aim of the WIA to develop a licensing structure that does not actively
disadvantage existing licensees, reflects the needs of the potential new
entrants, and provides a path by which the self-educating philosophies of
the ARS can best be expressed and developed.
2. Deletion of CW as an Examinable Requirement for Access to Bands below
30MHz:
Again, there has been much to say about this. The subject was listed for
discussion and resolution at the recent World Radio Conference, held in
Geneva in July 2003. At that meeting, it was resolved to delete the
requirement, and left the enabling time-frames to each ITU-member
administration.
Some administrations acted very quickly, such as Switzerland, which did so
almost overnight. Almost a dozen have since acted, and by the time you
read this, many others, especially I suspect, CEPT-aligned countries, will
do likewise, so it is not important to list those which have. More
importantly, it is significant to note that ours has not.
The ACA has determined that it would consult with the stakeholders (whoever
they may be, given that the WIA has, for several years, supported the
removal, and neither military nor commercial interests have any real
bearing). The ACA is currently stating that the WIA should have begun
serious lobbying for the removal years ago. That is a specious argument,
as the WIA through the ACA/WIA Liaison Committee, has made it clear that we
support the removal, and the Australian government delegation, under advice
from the ACA and indirectly therefore, from the WIA, voted at WRC to delete
the requirements for CW.
Ergo ... it is inappropriate for the ACA to now say that it didn't know
that the WIA wanted the removal of the CW requirement to happen as quickly
as was reasonably possible.
The Federal President has written to the Chair of the ACA, after having
given advice that a formal request letter was on its way. This is the
appropriate course to follow.
WIA directors are considering alternative methods to pressure the ACA into
reviewing its position, and we will keep you as informed as we can.
(AUDIO REPORT THANKS TO VK4OF)
GENERAL INTEREST NEWS FROM 'DOWNUNDER'.
Ram-raid gangs are plaguing Sydney businesses, and in the process
becoming increasingly brazen. One group involved in a robbery this
week used a police radio to try and call off a pursuit.
Police had interrupted a ram-raid in progress on an Sydney suburban
electronics store, they pursued the bandits who several times used a
police radio to impersonate the officers in the pursuing car, yelling
for the dispatchers to 'terminate the pursuit now'. However they were
unable to quote the police call sign to identify themselves to the
radio control staff.
Unfortunately the pursuit WAS eventually terminated due to dangerous speeds.
(forwarded from vk4bat)
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO WITH RONNEE VK4CO
Morse Training Transmissions:-
3699 kHz DAILY 24/7 Yearly
3555 kHz TUESDAY 0930 UTC VK8CAW
3545 kHz WEDNESDAY 0930 UTC VK3FGE -Dave- FISTS #9088
3535 kHz SUNDAY 0930 UTC Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club VK4
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - VK2UW REPORTS
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
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL WITH ROBERT VK3KRB
WIA WICEN CHAIRMAN IS VK3ZRV
WICEN 'TYPE' EVENT CALENDAR...
Check with YOUR WICEN coordinator to confirm dates etc
Additions to qnews@wia.org.au and/or vk4zz@smartchat.net.au
VK4 30 Aug Hinze Dam Activation exercise (Gold Coast)
VK4 30 Aug WICEN/SES Callout Exercise (Townsville) (TARC)
VK4 30-31 Wandoo Station Horse Endurance Ride - Sarina region (MARS)
VK6 31 Channel 9 City to Surf Fun Run - Perth region
VK4 August 30 - September 7 Cycle Queensland Brisbane Area WICEN
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 13-14 Sep HORSE ENDURO now at Eden Creek, advise VK2JWA.
VK1 20 Sep Caltex Airport Starmart Rally
VK2 26-28 Sep HORSE ENDURO Eden Creek 1st event 2400 Frid.
VK2 3- 5 Oct Eden Creek - Horse Enduro
VK3 4- 5 Rally of Melbourne (to be confirmed as wicen event)
VK3 11 Oct Mini Marathon Echuca (tbc)
VK3 18 Oct North East Rally Wangaratta (tbc)
VK2 8- 9 Nov Hawkesbury River Canoe Classic (Mark VK2XGK/Neil VK2XNF)
VK7 15-16 Nov SUBARU SAFARI organiser Gavin VK7HGO
VK6 ? Nov OXFAM staging a walking event in the Busselton area
VK4 ? Nov Cardwell Forest Rally (TARC)
VK4 ? Nov Eco Adventure 24Hour Sprint (TREC - CARC)
VK5 20-23 Nov Classic Adelaide Rally - Adelaide region
VK1 22 National Capital Rally - Canberra region
VK2 30 Nov RTA Cycle Ride.
VK1 6 Dec Rallye des Femmes (Lady Drivers)
* new to calender
WICEN VK2
WICEN can be contacted by phone on 04 0839 7217
operations@nsw.wicen.org.au.
(Mark Cheeseman VK2XGK, is President, WICEN (NSW) Inc.)
WICEN (Northern Rivers) is applying to license a portable emergency
repeater on UHF CB Ch 5.
HORSE ENDURO, Eden Creek, 13-14 and 26-28 September, due to unfortunate
absences, VK2JWA is short on operators for these events.
Please advise 2JWA of your availability to help out.
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK3
http://www.wiavic.org.au
wiavic@wiavic.org.au
WIA Eastern Zone Amateur Radio Club Inc. meets the first Tuesday In
every month (except January) at 7:30 pm. The normal venue is the
club rooms in Morwell Victoria. Further Information can be obtained
by calling on VK3RLV, 146.800 MHz or sending an email to
vk3bez@qsl.net
5 September EMDRC Monthly Meeting - Bob VK3 UI -
"The Future Vehicle Electronic Systems and 42 Volts."
VK5
http://www.wia.org.au/vk5
SILENT KEY - JOHN VK5QD
It's with regret we pass on the news that VK5QD has fallen Silent Key.
Our good friends and rebroadcasters of QNEWS in South Africa have asked we
" convey deepest sympathy to Family and friends of OM John, VK5QD, this from
the Oakdale A R C in Cape Town. We did not know him but with our
association with you fellows via QNEWS and the voices therein we feel a
bit closer to VK than just being continents apart.
73 de Bernie ZS1BW, and all at ZS1OAK and listeners".
VK7
http://www.wia.org.au/vk7
It is with regret that we announce the passing of
Rix Alan (Pat) Geeves, VK7GV.
Pat was born on 4th March 1910 and became a silent key
on the 22 August 2003 aged 93.
Pat was VK7's oldest active amateur.
VK8
http://www.wia.org.au/vk5
HELP WANTED FROM OVERSEAS WITH A QSO WITH VK8 - Can you help - please
reply Directly to Mike K8XF e-mail k8xf@netzero.net
Mike is currently working on the WIA award (worked all VK call areas) and
would appreciate a sked with somebody in VK8. If possible around 1100Z or
earlier on 40 or 30 Mtr CW?
Finding VK8, VK5, and VK7 ops is rare and most difficult.
INTERNATIONAL
IRELAND
KICKING BUTT
When a Transatlantic flight by a Model Plane kicked up the sand at
Mannin Beach, the plane, "The Spirit Of Butts Farm" was found to
have used just less than one (1) gallon of fuel in its 38 hour 1900 mile
epic.
The plane had a built in GPS transmitter which bounced messages off a
constellation of satellites in order to keep the flight team up to date
hourly.
The plane was contacted using on-site antennas and information such as
speed, height, and distance were passed on to the "pilot" Dave Brown.
Using this information Mr. Brown landed the model plane within 35 feet
of the designated landing spot.
2 records to the FAI have been submitted,.
One record for distance by a model plane and the other for duration of
flight.
Members of the Galway Radio Club involved in the flight were Aengus
Cullinane EI4ABB, Dave Glynn EI4GRC, Richard Glynn EI5GC, Tom Frawley
EI3ER, Enda Broderick EI2II, Ronan Coyne EI8HJ. For more information and
photographs, visit http://tam.plannet21.com
(sourced to irts)
UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARDING SPECTRUM - NOT QUITE BUT ALMOST
Additional cosponsors have signed aboard the Amateur Radio Spectrum
Protection Act of 2003. Identical versions of the measure, an ARRL
initiative, have been introduced in both the US House and Senate.
Now on their third try on Capital Hill, both measures would
require the FCC to provide "equivalent replacement spectrum" to Amateur
Radio if the FCC reallocates primary amateur frequencies, reduces any
secondary amateur allocations, or makes additional allocations within such
bands that would substantially reduce their utility to amateurs.
QTAC are requesting all Groups and Repeater officers to
have a look at the VK4 listings on their webpage
http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~qtac
If items that have changed, or even blanks in the listings,
please advise Bill and Len your QTAC men.
Reply to qtac@yahoogroups.com
or by mail to wiaq
PO Box 199 Wavell Heights, Qld 4012
Len VK4ALF has a plan to establish a uhf repeater network in qld and
those interested can join up to vk4-uhf-repeater@yahoogroups.com
North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention.
As we've heard ACA will talk at the convention, another of the "Star Studded
Lineup", one Gerry Millward ACA Northern Region Operations Manager who will
discuss new information regarding the Australian EMR Framework.
At the Convention Banquet on Saturday Evening an unprecedented chance of
access will occur with Christine, Mark and Gerry available for an extended
Question and Answer session regarding the Discussion Paper.
Saturday Afternoon lecture is available to anyone who can make it
up the stairs to the mezzanine level of University Hall at James Cook
University Douglas Campus, however the Saturday Night question and answer
session will be available only to those who have registered for the
Convention and have booked in for the Convention Banquet.
Deadline for registrations, Friday September 5th.
(Gavin/VK4ZZ)
Bruce Jones VK4 Alternate Federal Councillor:-
Council met on Tuesday 26th August. We also had as guests (via telephone)
Neil Penfold VK6NE (VK6 Div Pres) and Trevor Ward VK6HTW (VK6 Fed Councillor).
Council made 2 important appointments.
Firstly the position of WIAQ Federal Councillor has been filled by
Glen Dunstan VK4DU. Glen has significant experience in Federal affairs
and also with ACA liaison. He will be an asset to our division.
Secondly we have appointed a WIAQ Exams Coordinator. The position has been
filled by Clive Sait VK4ACC. Clive has been successfully conducting Amateur
exams in the Central Queensland for many years. While the duties of the
office are yet to be finalised, it is envisaged that Clive may be an
"Elmer" for those examiners who infrequently conduct exams. He should also
be the first point of contact for general enquiries about exams in
Queensland. We also ask that examiners in Queensland contact Clive to let
him know of their activities.
WIAQ Councillor Ken VK4KF and a small task group are preparing a cost centre
analysis of WIAQ members funds. It is intended to be able to measure in real
terms the goals and target performance of the WIAQ. It will also help to
explain to members how their money is spent to benefit their hobby. More on
this will be heard at the General Meeting of the WIAQ on 25th of October
this year.
73 from Bruce Jones VK4EHT
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
Thanks Trev, first up in club news this week on the Q is word
from CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ARC about their AGM
Happens at Camp Fairbairn near Emerald, from 5pm Friday 26th
until Midday Sunday 28th September.
Includes Monster Auction, sumptuous BBQ and recovery Breakfast
and a chance to mingle with hams from all over Australia.
Get more info from Gordon Loveday VK4KAL on phone 4985 4168
DALBY AND DISTRICT AR Club is holding an open night on the 4th Sep
7.30pm, at Radio 107 in Drayton St, the council building.
All are welcome bring a friend to come and have a look .
For more details please contact Ricky Lammas VK4NRL on the Dalby Repeater
146.675 MHz
DARLING DOWNS
President Dougal VK4EKA has led an interesting discussion on the topic of
"Promoting & Publicising Amateur Radio in the area of Toowoomba and the
Darling Downs", this at last Monday nights meeting of the Darling Downs
Radio Club.
Dougal, through a series of OHP transparencies related to the latest WIAQ
data, asked how they might fruitfully make use of members time
to promote Amateur Radio.
He also worked through the object of the DDR-Club, "to disseminate knowledge
between Radio Amateurs and "Others" in subjects allied with Radio
Communications and Electronics".
Dougal led the members through various questions, arriving at
"What is the simple common thread that runs through and connects with,
what we do at the present in our shacks?"
After much discussion, members present arrived at, the definition of
"Learning Electronics, particularly in relation to Amateur two-way
Communication Radio".
One member, and others agreed that, since the word "amateur" is derived
from the Latin word, 'amator - amare', which means, 'to love to do
something", Amateur Radio is therefore, "doing what one does for the
love of doing it without any monetary gain".
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY, lets hear what Kay has for us this week.
"On Saturday 6th September there will be a general meeting and after the
meeting there will be a BBQ BYO everything and that will be followed with
a talk by vk4hbg and vk4xrf and the subjects will be cookies, spyware,
access to your computer and worms.
Today the Wicen exercise was at the Hinze Dam at 8am.
The hamfest will be held at the Albert Waterways Hall on the 8th November.
The clubhouse opens every Saturday afternoon at approximately 1pm for
amateurs to meet in a social environment.
Thanks Brian,
Cheers Kaye vk4hka".
LOCKYER VALLEY RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB INC is operating a
DX Pedition to Fraser Island during March to promulgate AR to all
points and promote Tourism to Fraser Island.
Details have been advised to other countries and can be found on the
Club website which will be updated from time to time.
Further information from President John VK4MJC.
REDCLIFFE MEET every Monday night at their clubhouse 7.30pm.
Their monthly meeting on the second Monday and all are welcome to attend
at Macfarline Park, Klinger Road, Kippa Ring
They are holding examinations on the 13th of September.
All applications for exams are to be no later than the 2nd.
For all inquires contact Laurie Pritchard VK4BLE on 3284 8859 ah.
The Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club Inc hold both computer
classes and Amateur Radio study classes.
If you are a beginner or want to learn more just contact the
club or Laurie.
Amateur Radio Classes are both theory and practical, where students are
able to construct simple projects that they will use in their shack
at the end of the course.
Again for more information contact Laurie on 3284 8859 ah.
ROCKHAMPTON
After consultation with members at the last general meeting of RADAR CLUB
a booking has been made at the Leagues Club again this year for Tuesday
2nd December 6.30pm for the Biggest Chrissy Party within 50kms of the
Tropic of Capricorn!
Club members have the use of the Phillips Lounge to themselves, a bar
attendant supplied.
The Club will supply the first carafe of wine and orange juice per table.
All welcome! Anyone from outside Rocky need a good night out!
VK4ZAR will again attend with his fun game! Please bring heaps of 10 cent
coins!
Let Clive 4acc know on 4931 2244 or e-mail if you have any questions at all
and please advise if u can attend. ASAP
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
Sep 6 CLUB DINE-OUT Sat 6th 1830K
Ballina Bowling Club, excellent venue and menu, $12 per head.
Numbers to Graeme VK2JUB
10 Sep Chinese nosh-up, Lismore.
SUNSHINE COAST
Sunfest, their Hamfest is in the Woombye School of Arts, Saturday September
13, from 9 and tables are still available.
Kev VK4VKD will attend Sunfest with his mobile tower display.
Doug Hunter from Ozhelp Services is also going to Sunfest with the Icom
product range and other goodies. Rumour has it that some of the gear will
be on special. Make sure you don't miss out.
Further Enquiries to the Coordinator Sunfest, Ron VK4GZ.
phone 5448 4063.
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
Sept 6 BBQ and inspection of the station of John VK4TL.
TOWNSVILLE
Martian Observation Iced Out
High altitude ice crystals and a heightened level of humidity stymied
prospective Mars watchers in the Townsville region on Friday August 22nd,
the scheduled time of the Martian Observation evening.
Arrangements cancelled included deployment of the VK4AQD 8inch telescope
and glareless viewing in the Ross River Dam region.
If a stream of dry air becomes the norm with the weather in North
Queensland over the next couple of weeks, another attempt will be made
to view the Martian orb. Keep your ear out on the VK4RAT VHF repeater
as the announcement that the viewing is on will be sudden and immediate
The viewing will be led by intrepid and well experienced amateur
astronomer VK4PS Alan Stephenson. Alan has been a bit of a 'star gazer'
for many "a moon". In fact back in early 1959 he was Secretary of the
Townsville moon-watch group, organised by Jim Frost who was visiting
Townsville at the time from Woomera Rocket Range.
(Gavin/VK4ZZ and AR February 1959.)
TARCadian date claimers...
5th Sept Deadline for registrations to NQ Convention
19-21 16th North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention
8th Nov theTARCinc visits the Theatre Restaurant
22nd Nov theTARCinc AGM - Royal Hotel West End
14th Dec theTARCinc Xmas Party - Sid DeGraaf Memorial Pool
Aitkenvale State School from 2pm
VK's MOST WANTED
Gwen VK4CB is after 8pin din sockets, the lock in type suitable
for the FM900 series of transceiver.
Gwen on 3202 7137
Gordon VK4GBW, net control of the 40m Coral Coast group on 7.060 MHz,
would like to know about other long term regular HF nets in VK.
You can get any net info to VK4GBW via qnews@wia.org.au
Les VK4QI, needs a transformer out of a Yaesu FT 101zd, he doesn't say
which trannie in the message we picked up so suggest you contact Les
vk4qi@irock.net.au
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
Friday September 19 in Brisbane will be what currently is the first of
the planned forums for the public on the new ACA discussion paper.
SEPTEMBER 20
Saturday 20th the North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention has been
chosen for the second public forum and the only public forum in regional
Queensland for the ACA Amateur Radio Review Team to provide explanation and
receive input on the recently released Discussion Paper on AR in VK.
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
Day visitors will need to pay an entry fee of $6.60 (inc GST)
per person (5 years old upwards - under fives are FREE).
For people wanting to stay Friday and Saturday night there is
dormitory accommodation available at $13.20 (inc GST) per person
per night - supply your own sheets, blankets and pillows.
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.
(costs for this to be advised - however please advise attendance
for catering purposes).
Other meals are the attendees responsibility.
Please do not arrive before 5pm Friday afternoon, as the school
kiddies and teachers will be less than impressed by your arrival !
If you arrive during school hours, you will be sent back to Emerald
to while away the hours window-shopping until 5pm!
Note that those attending in camper vans, mobile homes etc
will need to see the caretaker on site prior to setting up.
Note that Education Queensland, the operators of Camp Fairbairn,
nor the Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club accept any liability
for injuries etc, you attend responsibly and you are responsible
for your own well-being.
Please send cheques or money orders for payment to -
Gordon Loveday/VK4KAL, Hon Secretary/Treasurer
Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club
C/- Aviemore, Rubyvale, QLD, 4702
Credit Cards Not Accepted!
2 WAYS TO GET THERE:
Way 1. From Emerald, take the Road to Springsure, turn off at
about 18km south (the way is well marked), travel a further
6.8km and turn IMMEDIATELY LEFT at the grid and then
follow the bitumen road.
Way 2. Heading west from Emerald, turn left over railway near
Industrial Estate into SELMA road, you might need to call on VK4RSP
146.825MHz (-600kHz split) for final directions.
Keep going beyond the advert for Lake Maraboon Village Resort for
about 3km. The Camp Fairbairn turn is on the right near the cattle grid.
We hope to hold the AGM, followed by the Monster Auction
on Saturday Evening. Treasure Donations gladly accepted!
Need more info - Contact
Gordon Loveday VK4KAL
Hon Secretary/Treasurer
Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club
C/- Aviemore, Rubyvale, QLD, 4702
Phone 07 49854168
email donvk4kal@bigpond.com
NOVEMBER 1- 2
Gladstone Amateur Radio Club Tannum Sands Get-Together is November Sat
1st & Sun 2nd 2003.
Contact the club via E-mail vk4zrt@wia.org.au or
P.O. Box 1030 Gladstone 4680.
OCTOBER 25
Sunshine Coast AR Club host WIAQ General Meeting.
NOVEMBER 8
GOLD COAST HAMFEST
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 13 REDCLIFFE
The Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club starting at 9am.
All applications for exams to VK4BLE Laurie 3284 8859bh.
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.
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
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.
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
DARLING DOWNS
Toowoomba area, contact Mathew VK4HWM on 4698 7775 or email him on
matthew@t130.aone.net.au
GOLD COAST
The club holds any exams at anytime for students who wish to do so!
Just contact Kath VK4KU on 5539 3530
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/
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
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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
QNEWS available in Audio after 1400hrs utc Friday.
Chris VK4AA reads each weeks contest time table for 2003-4
===========================================================
* denotes new addition to calendar
Date Contest
---- -------
2003
August
30/31 VK ALARA Contest
Sept
6- 7 All Asia DX
13-14 P29 INDEPENDENCE DAY SCRAMBLE
14 FISTS COAST TO COAST CONTEST
*Oct 4 -5 OCEANA DX
On air right as we speak are contesters for the ALARA gang, who would
never forgive us if we don't mention a few of the ground rules now.
This well-respected contest aims to get the boys talking to the girls,
and really encourages operation, as repeat contacts are allowed with the
SAME station on the SAME band and in the SAME mode, just so long as an
interval of at least ONE HOUR has elapsed between the two contacts.
Actually, I know a bloke who gets henpecked roughly at the top of every
hour. We should have invited him along.
But seriously, the ALARA is a great contest with a very good following,
particularly on HF. And the Florence McKenzie CW Trophy is hotly contested
by the girls. This competition's open to ALL VK YLs, and the trophy is
awarded to the YL operator gaining the greatest CW score.
All licensed operators everywhere are invited to participate in the ALARA
contest, and SWL logs are particularly welcome. YLs may work everyone, but
for contest points OMs and club stations may only work YLs, which makes
sense.
The ALARA Contest runs as a single, combined contest for both phone and CW,
and is contested over a full 30 hours, after which all participants, not
just the blokes, are probably pleading for mercy. It started yesterday
afternoon, Saturday, August 30 at 0600 hours UTC, which is 4pm in the east,
and ends today, Sunday the 31st at 1159 hours UTC which, of course, is
10pm tonight for those in the east.
A fortnight from now, on Sunday, September the 14th, is the third FISTS
Coast To Coast Contest. It runs the full 24-hour UTC day, from zero hundred
zulu to 24 hundred zulu.
Thankfully, this year's rules should be more easily understood than last
time, and there is now the potential for even bigger scores due to the use
of multipliers.
The organisers go to great pains to emphasise that this is not necessarily
a 599 TU bang and go type of contest. TU, of course, is simply CW speak
for thank you.
The idea is to get on the air and make just as many contacts as you want.
So you're encouraged to stop and rag chew for a bit. Say hi to your regular
sked partners. Slow down for the QRS ops and speed up for the hard-core
contesters. If you can, that is!
Oh, and you definitely don't have to be a FISTS member to participate!
Felix, our special interest groups Q-REPORTER will have more on FISTS in
just a moment, right 'hear' on the Q.
But before that, a note about VI8NT.
Are you in the Top End and interested in participating in the Oceania DX
contest on the 4th and 5th of October using the special commemorative call
VI8NT? Well, here's your chance to join a most successful contesting team.
Last year, you see, members of the Darwin Amateur Radio Club won the
Multi-Operator-Multi-Station section of the Oceania DX with a giant score
of more than a million points. I need hardly add the club was active for
the complete 24-hour period, with a team of 14 amateurs and SWLs
participating.
This year, not only does the Darwin team have the advantage of past
experience, but it also will be using the catchy VI8NT callsign.
Let Stuie, VK8NSB, know if you're interested in joining the winningest
team!
Contesters will be particularly interested in looking closely at the
September issue of the WIA magazine, Amateur Radio. There you'll find a
presentation sample of the DXCC awards. It should be in your mailbox or
on the news-stands soon. That's AR magazine for September. Don't miss yours.
That's it for me once again, and just as I log off for this weekend,
perhaps I can prick your conscience a little. Have you sent off your RD
log yet? If not, WHY not?! Look, if you have a log to submit and you're
not sure what declaration wording to use, or don't have the address to send
it to, why not ask around after the callback? We gave those details out
last week, and someone's bound to have them.
So thanks to all once again, and it's cheers from Chris, VK4AA and VK3CE.
THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report
(Measure twice - Cut once!)
Diamond Semiconductors at 81GHz
Eetimes.com has reportd that Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) has
developed a diamond semiconductor device that operates at 81 GHz.
The NTT lab has collaborated with the University of Ulm in Germany, that had
already succeeded in fabricating FET devices, to develop a thin-film layer
diamond semiconductor device. The joint team formed T-shaped gates on the
diamond layer that is on a 3 square millimetre diamond substrate. The gate
width, that determines the performance of devices, is 0.2 micron. The device
operated continuously at 81 GHz. NTT researchers said that once the
peripherals technology is established they expect to boost the output power
of the device as high as 30 Watts per square millimetre, the level required
for practical use.
NTT is now working to further decrease impurities to improve the quality of
diamond crystal. It is targeting devices with an operating frequency of 200
GHz and an output power of 30 Watts per square millimetre.
Reported by Peter Ellis VK1KEP
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
QNEWS - QNEws - QNUs -
A quick "history" lesson for readers and listeners to "The Q" might
be in order as we find ourselves not only in all states these days
but a new, and dare I say 'different' type of QNEWS has 'come out' on the
internet.
Some 8 years plus ago GraHam VK4BB took over from Peter Jones VK4YAC
as weekly divisional news broadcaster for VK4. A name which would stand
out from just plain "news" was sought for use on the packet radio system,
6 characters or less so we could utilise the functions of the CCLIST
servers on most BBS's across the Country.
The WIA's original national magazine was called QTC and VK4 had kept
the tradition going with a monthly Queensland Publication, QTC,
(freely available still as a pdf from the news link at www.wia.org.au/vk4 )
the vk4 wia logo at the time had a stylised Q around the map but it was more
in keeping with the "Q-CODE" and packet we came to use QNEWS.
In checking the Q code you'll see the following which we believe relate well
to what it is the actual service of QNEWS provides.
QTC - relates to a number of messages for you + (original wia publication)
QNU - the net has traffic for you - QNU(s)
QNE - all stations on net stand by - QNE(ws)
So there we be! QNUs QNEws QNEWS, however we say it it means the same,
News for and by Amateur Radio Operators which hopefully will help us
enjoy our hobby/service more!
Oh... and that "other" QNEWS?
A Brisbane based Gay newsletter................QSY?
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
* new on calender
4W TIMOR LESTE
Wayne Mills and the ARRL Awards Committee have announced that
there will be NO change in the DXCC status of 4W. The only change as far
as DXCC is concerned was the name of the DXCC entity. Check the ARRL web
site for the full text of the announcement.
Best regards from Malcolm K. Johnson. VK6LC WIA Federal Awards Manager.
SARTS, the IARU Member Society in Singapore, is sponsoring a Field Day event
for its members over the weekend of 5th - 8th September next.
The site will be St. John's Island (GL: OJ11wf) an island just off the coast
of the main Singapore island. The call used by special arrangement with iDA
the Singapore licensing authority will be S61FD.
The prefix "S6" has only been used once before and that was only for a
few months in 1994 on the occasion of an IARU Region 3 Conference hosted
by SARTS.
St. John's is not listed in the latest IOTA Directory but information and
maps have been supplied to G3KMA the IOTA Manager who has agreed to include
the island on the approved list. The IOTA reference will be AS-019 the same
as for the main Singapore island.
CW, SSB & PSK31 activity on all HF bands 40 thru 10 metres is planned
using wire antennas, verticals and a buddipole
In addition S61FD will have experienced 160/80m operators Bob Marshall-Read
G4VGO and Peter 9V1PC operational. This team will focus on low band
operations using an inverted L for transmit and a variety of loops, pennants
and possibly beverages for low noise receive. The plan is to be active at
local sunset (1115z) and later on Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, and Sunday 7th
and at local sunrise (2305z) and before on the 6th, 7th and 8th.
Special QSL cards will be printed and cards may be sent direct or via the
bureau to
SARTS, Robinson Road P.O. Box 2728,
Singapore 904728, REPUBLIC of SINGAPORE.
(with thanks to David H. Rankin, 9V1RH/VK3QV)
CHRISTMAS ISLAND / COCOS KEELING OC-002 and OC-003
Actual dates are: Christmas Island, 13-27 October.
Cocos Keeling, 27 Oct - 10 Nov.
Look for AND WORK!
VK9XYL Oct 13-27 with VE7YL VK3DYL and VK4SJ
VK9CYL Oct 27-Nov 10h VE7YL VK3DYL and VK4SJ
IWO JIMA till December 31st.
JM6DZB/JD1 Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands until the end of 2003.
80, 40 and 15 metres SSB.
3XY till December 31st.
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.
* new on calender
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FISTS CLUB DOWN UNDER
http://fistsdownunder.morsekeys.com
Editor & QSL Manager for ZL is Nigel Hardy, ZL2TX,
20 Greenwood Boulevard, R D 1, Otaki 5560, New Zealand
Newsletter Distributor/QSL Manager for VK:
Chris Thompson, VK2MQX, 350a, Old Windsor Road,
Old Toongabbie, N.S.W. 2146, Australia.
Tel: 02 9636 7730
vk2mqx@wia.org.au
FISTS Chat Net times
0930 UTC CW & 1030 UTC SSB 3545 kHz, Thursdays.
CW Practice Net run by VK3FGE-Dave-#9088
0930 UTC 3545 kHz, Wednesdays (Check in on SSB)
Suggested FISTS calling frequencies:-
(160M) 1.808 MHz,
(80M) 3.528 MHz,
(40M) 7.028 MHz,
(30M) 10.118 MHz,
(20M) 14.058 MHz,
(17M) 18.085 MHz,
(15M) 21.058 MHz,
(12M) 24.918 MHz,
(10M) 28.058 MHz.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
LISTEN ONLY to IRLP reflector 2
http://www.kwarc.org/listen
Westlakes IRLP node is again up and running. Speaking of Westlakes,
congratulations to Frank VK2FTL and the gang, long time QNEWS subscriber
Westlakes has joined the 500 club. Over 500 checkins this WIAQ Council year.
Ken, VK7DY in a recent posting from vk7wi news reports on IRLP Node 671
This service is available to all amateurs and visitors, utilising full
broadband and is maintained by the StarNet Digital Group, Hobart.
Ken says, please respond to all incoming calls and Tasmanian Devil Hunters.
When replying Key down and leave a 2 second gab before speaking, this
ensures that the receiving station does not miss any of your comments.
For more information on Node 671 go to:
www.southcom.com.au/~vk7dy/node671
IRLP - Node 6800 is active on 146.650 with QNEws at 10am Sunday mornings
and ARNewsline at 7pm Sunday evenings.
SSTV via REF 5 Sydney, the node opens Automatically at 1855 local.
more info about IRLP is on the clubs webpages ..
http://www.vkham.com/vk8da
WORLD WIDE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- LIGHTHOUSES
CONTACT Kevin vk2ce Oceania Co-ordinator and webmaster http://illw.net
International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend
The weekend of 16/17 August saw the best ILLW event yet with 369
lighthouses in 48 countries on the air. These were the ones who had
registered but there were quite a few who took part but did not lodge
an entry form.
Propagation and the weather were fine for a change especially in VK
which also had a record number of entries.
The Summerland ARC activated 6 lighthouses on the North Coast of NSW.
Darwin's VI8NT with Stuart, Ben, Craig, Ron, Dan , and Patrick flew
a kite at the lighthouse with an 80m longwire attached, 57 to 59 reports
were made to the U.S.A , Australia and Japan.
This event is fast becoming one of the most popular on the amateur calendar
primarily because it is not a contest and participants can take their time
and talk to their contacts which is what ham radio is all about anyway.
Feedback from entrants can be found at http://illw.net which is the new
domain for the event.
Kevin vk2ce Oceania Co-ordinator and webmaster http://illw.net
(from submissions by vi8nt/vk2ce)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
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)
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
Calling all Amateur Operators
Australian Scout Jamboree 2004 at Woodhouse, Adelaide.
5th - 15th January 2004.
The Australian Jamboree is on again in Adelaide, January 2004.
Expected are thousands of scouts from Australia and overseas
participating in this Grand 10 day Event.
For Scouts a Jamboree is for adventure and experience not to be missed.
JOTA at the Jamboree is on again as promised. As a part of the
Special Activities Section a JOTA station will operate near the precinct
of where all the youth are going to be.
Anyone interested in running one of the activities and / or being an
Amateur Operator too, please contact Lea Adcock.
They would also like some fliers, posters to hang up on show and for the
Scouts to read from WIA, WICEN and Radio Clubs around Australia.
So if you are interested in being apart of the fun and excitement at the
Australian Jamboree 2004 and help out at the JOTA Station please contact
Lea Adcock, JOTA Manager, Australian Jamboree 2004
Ph: (08) 8381 5909
Lea.Adcock@senet.com.au
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:-
PREAMBLE - Brisbane first forum for ACA discussion paper.
NATIONAL NEWS
The news this week is the release of the ACA's discussion paper,
WIA Director David Jones, WIAVictoria President Jim Linton and
Mark Loney ACA Executive Manager Radio Frequency Planning Group.
police radio impersonation.
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO WITH RONNEE VK4CO
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - VK2UW REPORTS
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL WITH ROBERT VK3KRB
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK3
VK5
VK7
VK8
INTERNATIONAL
IRELAND-KICKING BUTT
UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARDING SPECTRUM
QTAC request to VK4 hams
Len VK4ALF establishes repeater network in qld
North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention.
Bruce Jones VK4 Alternate Federal Councillor reports:-
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ARC about their AGM
DALBY AND DISTRICT AR Club is holding an open night on the 4th Sep
DARLING DOWNS
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY, lets hear what Kay has for us this week.
LOCKYER VALLEY RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB INC is operating DX
REDCLIFFE MEET every Monday night at their clubhouse 7.30pm.
ROCKHAMPTON
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
SUNSHINE COAST Sunfest, their Hamfest is in the Woombye School of Arts.
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
TOWNSVILLE
VK's MOST WANTED
Gwen VK4CB is after 8pin din sockets, the lock in type suitable
Gordon VK4GBW, would like to know about regular HF nets in VK.
Les VK4QI, needs a transformer out of a Yaesu FT 101zd.
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 QNEWS WORK BENCH - Diamond Semiconductors at 81GHz
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES - QNEWS - QNEws - QNUs -
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FISTS CLUB DOWN UNDER
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters
WORLD WIDE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- LIGHTHOUSES
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
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