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QNEWS can be accessed on the www in both text and MP3 audio.
http://www.wia.org.au/vk4
Packet uploads, vk4zz Gavin, vk7ax Tony,
zl2bau Peter, zl2tze Phillip
When communication counts, count on QNEWS..
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
WIA FEDERAL PRESIDENT IS ERNEST HOCKING VK1LK
president@wia.org.au
After the lengthy and in depth look at the ACA discussion paper last week
by VK3PC, 4OF and ACA's Mark Loney quite a few Amateurs have written to
the Q concerned in the main by the "Interference" proposal, others that
it will be a two tier licensing system.
Hopefully all these folk will have penned a proper response to the ACA,
after all this is what the discussion paper is all about!
QNEWS broadcaster in Westlakes Frank VK2FTL continued locally last week,
and it's worthy of a quick repeat here and now!
"The discussion paper is quite lengthy and at first glance does not
appear to hold any real danger for the amateur radio operator until you
get to page 35. Section 6.5
Under the heading
"Interference protection for other radio-communications Services".
We find the following proposal.
The introduction of a "no interference" policy, where it is proposed to
hold the Amateur responsible for any substantial interference caused to
the likes of digital TV, alarm systems etc.. Even after acknowledging
that domestic equipment does not always have sufficient in built rejection.
Why not legislate for manufacturers of this equipment to lift their
game.
In the USA it's been revealed a 20-meter amateur transmitter running
as little as 10 W in the vicinity of an "in-house HomePlug standard BPL
local network" could seriously impair the system's throughput.
A 100 W signal would cause it to collapse altogether.
So again, if the ACA suggestion we Amateurs would be held responsible for
all interference problems, and BPL or PLT internet systems mushroom as
is being touted we WILL find ourselves in "deep do do's"!
As a club and as individuals we owe it to the amateur fraternity to seek
clarification on this proposal and to resist the introduction of a policy
that appears to hold such serious repercussions for our hobby.
I can only urge listeners not to be complacent but write to the ACA
condemning this proposal while we have the opportunity.
(westlakes/arrl/qnews)
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The various divisions (call areas) can be accessed direct from here.
AUDIO NEWS SERVICES:-
NATIONAL QNEWS http://www.wia.org.au/vk4 in Segments 1 and 3 in
streaming audio and downloadable MP3 files from the FTP site.
VK4 QNEWS Divisional News http://www.wia.org.au/vk4 in streaming audio
and QNEWS may be downloaded in MP3 for rebroadcast from the FTP site.
ACA NEWS
www.aca.gov.au
WIA ACA LIAISON OFFICERS are VK1GH, VK1ZKM, VK2BPN, VK4DU
DX WINDOW
THE NO UPDATE UPDATE
Following a story on RSGB news last week re Australia getting extra
space on 80 meters come January One 2004 a couple of newer hams have
asked us "please explain".
Well following an extensive consultation LAST CENTURY the ACA determined
that existing fixed/mobile users should migrate out of the band
3776 - 3800 kHz to other nearby spectrum by 1 January, at which time the
band is intended to be re-allocated to the amateur service on a sole
primary basis.
Reallocating of this 24 kHz of spectrum in Australia will create a future
arrangement that more effectively aligns with trends in other countries.
The long implementation timeframe intended to maximise the migration
timeframe for existing fixed/mobile users, whilst recognising the expected
rise in amateur radio interest and activity arising from sunspot
cycle factors later this decade.
The ACA wrote to the incumbent fixed/mobile users in early 2000 advising
of this policy decision, and is now involved in developing migration plans
with them.
And that story? sourced to the ACA website and written way back in
November of 2000
PUBLIC MEETINGS: REVIEW OF AMATEUR SERVICE REGULATIONS
MARK LONEY EXECUTIVE MANAGER RADIOFREQUENCY PLANNING GROUP ACA
joins us again in the audio version of QNEWS.
As part of the public consultation process for this review of the amateur
service, the ACA is considering holding a series of public meetings in
cities around Australia. The meetings are intended to provide a
public forum to facilitate discussion between the ACA and interested parties
about the issues and proposals set out in the discussion paper.
The proposed dates are as follows:
Brisbane Friday 19th September (confirmed)
Townsville Saturday 20th September (confirmed)
(at the 16th NQ Amateur Radio Convention)
Canberra Wednesday 24th September
Perth Monday 29th September
Adelaide Tuesday 30th September
Darwin Wednesday 1st October
Hobart Tuesday 7th October
Melbourne Wednesday 8th October
Sydney Thursday 9th October
Meetings are expected to commence at 7.30pm and to finish by 9.30pm.
Meetings will be confirmed once the ACA receives sufficient indications
of interest from prospective attendees. This is particularly the case
for the proposed meeting in Darwin as the number of amateur licensees
in the Northern Territory is relatively small.
Once each meeting is confirmed, the ACA will advise the Wireless Institute
of Australia (WIA), amateur clubs in the relevant state or territory, and
publicise details of meetings on its website.
Advice to the ACA about the approximate number of members from your
club that you expect would attend a meeting in your city would be
appreciated by Monday 8th September. Responses should be sent to
Christine Allen on:
Telephone: (02) 6219 5578
Facsimile: (02) 6219 5133
Email: amateurs@aca.gov.au.
A prompt reply would be appreciated.
That script from the letter sent to clubs/WIA signed off by
Geoff McMillen Manager Space and Terrestrial Systems Team
Radiofrequency Planning Group ACA.
In the audio you'll also hear Mark Loney comment on some regional meetings
being 'looked at' in VK2 and the current thought on the meeting 'format'.
http://www.wiaq.com/ftp/segment1.mp3
GENERAL INTEREST NEWS FROM 'DOWNUNDER'.
Ram-raid gangs are plaguing Sydney businesses, and in the process becoming
increasingly brazen.
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.
(forwarded from vk4bat)
INNOVATIVE SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO GET MORNINGTON ISLAND CONNECTED
Eight specially modified shipping containers packed full of
telecommunications equipment have reached Mornington Island.
These innovative bright yellow containers will provide the backbone
for the Mornington Island community's telecommunication needs.
They hold radio transmission equipment, solar power generation
panels, banks of high capacity storage batteries, and provide for diesel
back up generators and tamper-proof fuel tanks.
Also FM radio and television broadcasting equipment, as well as two-way
radio connections that can connect to outstations.
(Media contact: Belinda Box 04 0870 1409)
OH! no doubt these containers running of solar power will not fall into the
trap at least ONE healthy radio tower has. It's just received an account
to pay the new vk4 community ambulance levy!
AgForce chief executive officer Michael O'Neill said the Dingo, in Central
Queensland, property owner with the VHF radio tower could not believe that
the government was serious about making he and his wife pay the ambulance
levy on the tower.
"The VHF tower is used for private use providing contact between vehicles
on their property and the homestead," he said.
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
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
ZS TECHNO X
Members of the Sasolburg Amateur Radio Club set up an amateur
radio display at the Techno X exhibition that was held in
Sasolburg from 13 to 21 August. The display received many
visitors and members of the club demonstrated various aspects of
our hobby to young school children that visited the exhibition.
(sarl news)
BIG PROJECT CURRICULUM, LAB HANDBOOK NOW ON-LINE
The ARRL Education and Technology Program--also known as "The Big
Project"--has posted an updated version of its Basic Curriculum and Radio
Lab Handbook to the ARRL Web site
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/Curriculum-Materials.html
The curriculum is divided into two sections, the Basic Curriculum and the
Radio Lab Handbook, all in packed ZIP files for the fastest possible
download. The materials also are available as individual files in
Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
The Basic Curriculum ZIP file is 1.5 MB, while the Radio Lab
Handbook--which contains many figures and diagrams--is 5 MB.
(arrl letter AUDIO COURTESY VK4CO RONNEE)
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - VK2UW
Amateur exclusive frequencies where any non-amateur signal is definitely an
intruder, This listing by P29KFS.
Exclusive amateur only spectrum world wide
7.050 to 7.100
14.000 to 14.250
14.250 to 14.350 No broadcasters
21.000 to 21.450
28.000 to 29.700
FCC AFFIRMS $10,000 FINE FOR PIRATE
This against the Reverend Yvon Louis in a case the case involves an alleged
series of unauthorised FM broadcasts made from Louis' Calvary
Tabernacle in New York.
The FCC says that over the course of several months in 2001, Reverend
Louis reportedly transmitted in open defiance of the FCC order to stay
off the air.
(FCC, CGC via ARNewsLine)
SCHOOLS REMOVE CELLULAR ANTENNAS
Bowing to health concerns from parents, sixteen Catholic schools
will eliminate antennas mounted atop buildings and church facilities
one parish stands to lose $18,000 a year in rent.
(CGC via ARNewsLine)
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 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 24 Hour 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)
WICEN VK4
(State Coordinator, Ewen McLeod VK4ERM)
Natural Hazard Plan commences
After more than 21 months of planning, community feedback and training,
the new Queensland (VK4) State policy to mitigate the impacts of flooding,
bushfire and landslide on the community has come into effect.
The State Planning Policy contains provisions that reduce the level of
risk to the community from flood, bushfire and landslide by ensuring that
the risks associated with these natural hazards are adequately considered
by local governments when making planning schemes and decisions on
development applications.
The State Planning Policy and associated guidelines are available on the
Department of Emergency Services website:
http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/publications/spp
(Minister Reynolds' office: Justin Coomber 04 0713 0287)
RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL
HAMS HURT IN BAGHDAD BOMBING
The GB2RS News Service reports that Ghis Penny, ON5NT; Michael
Dirksen, PA5M, and Robert Kasca, S53R, were at the United Nations
building when the building was bombed. Both Penny and Dirksen were
airlifted abroad for medical attention. Fortunately Kasca was unhurt
in the attack.
The RSGB News Services notes that many radio amateurs are using their
communications skills for humanitarian relief work. This, for the
United Nations, the Red Cross and other non-governmental
organisations in Iraq and other of the worlds danger zones.
(GB2RS via ARNewsLine)
HAM RECEIVES HONOUR FOR GOING THE EXTRA MILE
An Oregon ambulance dispatch coordinator, EMT and amateur radio operator
has been named a recipient of a "Star of Life" award. This, from the
American Ambulance Association.
Scott Waggoner, KC7DHJ, was nominated in recognition of the many extra tasks
he has undertaken at AMR's headquarters in Portland. Among other things,
KC7DHJ was cited for his help in setting up portable repeaters during
search and rescue operations.
(CGC from OregonLive.com via ARnewsLine)
MONTANA HAMS IN "HEADS-UP" MODE IN WILDFIRES RESPONSE
As wildfires scorched an estimated 400,000 acres or more in Montana in
recent weeks, Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil
Emergency Service teams in Big Sky country have assisted as needed,
primarily to supplement communication for authorities and relief
organizations.
(arrl letter)
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK1
http://www.wia.org.au/vk1
President is Alan Hawes alan@wic.net.au
QNEWS was played on the Canberra (Mt Gininni 438.375) 70cm linked system
covering Wagga, Canberra, Goulburn, Wollongong on Monday night last
by Chris vk2xcd on behalf of the Goulburn Valley Radio Club. This as an
experiment and to bring the latest ACA news to that area via Ham Radio.
Chris, let's know how it went, qnews@wia.org.au
VK2
http://www.wiansw.org.au
President Brian Kelly VK2WBK
LICENCE CHANGES - ACA DISCUSSION PAPER.
http://www.wia.org.au/vk4 go to ACA - A Review ......... link.
Proposed meeting to discuss, at Summerland Clubrooms 7 Sept.
READ THE OPTIONS, COME ALONG TO DISCUSS.
The next Westlakes Simplex net, Wednesday September 10th will be hosted
by Ray VK2TKJ. The frequency is 146.425 MHz. Starting time is 7.00pm.
The October Net will be controlled by Steve VK2UD.
Want to help promote Amateur Radio, then contact Terry VK2KTD and order
your rear window sticker bearing your call sign.
Work is continuing on the Riverina Field Day to be held 4/5 October.
Saturday the 4th the club will host the WIA Council meeting at the clubrooms
in Small St. This will be followed by a dinner at the same venue.
For more information, contact John VK2YW on (02) 6926-5471 after hours or
vk2yw@wia.org.au
VK3
PRESIDENT JIM LINTON
http://www.wiavic.org.au
wiavic@wiavic.org.au
11 September NERG meeting and tentative topic, ATV.
20 September The Big VK5 Trip by Gippsland Gate Club members, a 15 day
round trip to the Flinders Ranges a massive social trip from Melbourne
to the Flinders Ranges, caravan & camping.
VK4
PRESIDENT VK4ERM EWAN McLEOD
http://www.wia.org.au/vk4
What do these VK4 Amateurs have in common?
VK4AFS, BRG, JKL, MC, ZZ.
All are recipients of the KEN ROBERTSON VK4KT MEMORIAL AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING ABILITY IN THE FIELD OF AMATEUR RADIO EXPERIMENT.
This trophy is awarded at each NQ Amateur Radio Convention
by Judy Robertson in memory of her late OM, Ken Robertson VK4KT,
to an amateur radio licensee who is considered to have furthered
experimentation and education in the field of radio technology.
The area for selection of the nominee is "North Queensland',
ie. from Mackay north, and west to include the Central Highlands.
Who will be the deserving Amateur this year? Make sure your in
Townsville the weekend of September 19-21 at the NQ Convention
to find out.
VK5
http://www.wia.org.au/vk5
Merv VK5MX reports that a proposed Amateur licence course for Air
Cadets may be able to be conducted by the Elizabeth Club, details
on this worthy scheme as they come to hand.
Transceiver Services will be holding an open day on Sept 20th at their
Salisbury site. Icom are expected to attend. See Sat Advertiser Radio
Classifieds.
VK7
PRESIDENT:- Phil Corby (VK7ZAX)
http://www.wia.org.au/vk7
August the VK7 Divisional Council met at Launceston and
"Man Of The Moment" was the Divisional treasurer, Dale VK7DG,
who advised VK7 subscriptions will remain at the present rates in 2004.
(Phil Corby, VK7ZAX Div. Pres & Federal Councillor.)
September 7 Southern branch are running "Spring Radio Field Day".
Ahh,, spring radio... takes me back to the old days at coloradio 4ip,
but I digress,
The forthcoming Spring Radio Field Day At Orielton will be a hands on
day including a swap meet, trade table, full working displays of live
ATV, meteor scatter and the digital modes will be explained by Rex VK7MO.
Build a 2m Yagi, and have it field tested.
Bring a project to show and tell.
Commencement time is after the broadcast on Sunday, Sep 7th.
If you would like to be involved in this field day then please call
or ring Ken VK7DY on 6265 2148.
VK8
http://www.wia.org.au/vk5
VK8DA is back online with Packet , the Club Computer has had some real
problems but thanks to Frank VK8FT the System is now back up and running
Freq's are listed on the clubs webpages at www.vkham.com/vk8da
INTERNATIONAL
Power Line Transmission (PLT)
Ireland's ESB have announced that they are to commence experiments in
Power Line Transmission (PLT) in October.
Accordingly, IRTS has been in touch with ComReg to express concern that
these experiments are now going ahead and to request that ComReg ensures
that PLT can only take place in EI on a strictly non-interference basis.
In the USA Encouraging Broadband over Power Line (BPL) technology puts the
FCC at a regulatory crossroad, the Amateur Radio Research and Development
Corporation (AMRAD) http://www.amrad.org has suggested.
AMRAD recommended the FCC proceed "slowly and with caution" in advancing
BPL as a viable and economical alternative to existing high-speed Internet
technologies.
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
QNEWS available in Audio after 1400hrs utc Friday.
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QTAC = qtac@yahoogroups.com
VK4 SILENT KEYS @ 2003 - 2004 WIAQ COUNCIL YEAR
VK4BS Jim Cunningham around the 19th or 20th of March 03 (advised by vk4sj)
VK4BMA Denis Brice March 29th 2003 (advised by vk4brg)
VK4NYY Ralph Curry a former vk4nyy April 2003 (advised by vk4kel)
VK4HW Dave Hutchins April 21st 2003.
VK4COK Reg Carmody May? advised by Ron vk4fc
VK4BP Doug Sim May 24th 2003
Bob Beetson May 2003 original holder of vk4bb circa 1929
VK4FB Ian Fisher silent key in June 2003.(advised vk4ble)
VK4VI Harry Bird July 2003 (advised by Westlakes AR Club)
VK4AQA Bob Collins July 13 2003 (advised by vk4afs)
VK4ANL Albert Lanham July 2003 (advised SCARC)
VK4TS Tweedy Svenson, Maryborough AR Club President Monday 4th Aug.(vk4bcp)
VK4EHT WIAQ ALTERNATE FEDERAL COUNCILLOR BRUCE JONES
Most of what I have for this morning you have already heard but I want
to highlight the time line in regard to the Draft ACA paper.
The paper is now available on the ACA website. As previously reported on
QNEWS those not on the net can get a copy posted by ringing 02 6219 5578.
On the 19th of September is a meeting with the ACA for all amateurs in
Brisbane to exchange views. It would be good to see as many as possible
at this meeting. If only a few WIAQ officers turn up why would the ACA
take any notice? The support of amateurs generally will add weight to any
submission by the WIA.
The important issues noticed already are:
1. The timing of the removal of morse as a mandatory qualification for
Amateurs on HF. The WIA wants it sooner and as a separate issue to
the Foundation Licence
2. The paragraph that reads that amateurs must not cause interference to
commercial or broadcasting services even if it is not our fault because
we are "just a hobby". The WIA believes this could severely restrict
amateurs operating privileges and does not want this to be a part of
the rules applying to us.
Do you support the WIA on these issues?
Will you ad your weight?
On the 25th of October is the WIAQ General meeting on the Sunshine Coast
(accessible from Greater South East Queensland). This occurs before the
closing of submissions on the ACA paper on 31st of October so a
communication from the members (not just Council) can be made to the ACA.
Now to make the WIAQ response count it is best to be organised before the
General Meeting. There will also be a Council Meeting the in the week
before the General meeting.
It would even be better to have the agenda for the WIAQ meetings publicised
in QTC for October so all can have a think about any issues that may be
raised. Contributions for October QTC need to be in by about September 20th
if possible and that is just after the first meeting with the ACA.
So here is the time line..
Obtain the ACA paper right now or ASAP and read it.
September 19th is the meeting with the ACA, all welcome.
September 20th is the time to send items for General meeting agenda to QTC.
Late items may be accepted. Contact the editor.
October WIAQ Council meeting a week before General Meeting.
October 25th WIAQ General meeting.
October 31st closing date for submissions to the ACA.
These are five dates where you can bring up your views on restructure of
the Amateur service. The earlier the better.
73 from Bruce Jones VK4EHT
North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention.
Alan Stephenson VK4PS has graciously accepted to open the 2003 Convention.
Having spent a little bit of time in the hobby (50 years plus), Alan has
seen first hand quite a few of the changes in radio technology.
Alan is a foundation member of the original Townsville/Thuringowa
Civil Defence Organisation now the SES also as mentioned on the Q last week
participated in the Moonwatchers group, this tracked satellites for NASA
during the Sixties and Seventies.
Alan is also one of theTARCinc's Life Members having served
in many positions in the Club over the years.
Another highlight of the NQ Convention will be when Christine Allen and
Mark Loney from the ACA talk on the aims of the ACA Discussion Paper
plus conduct a short Question and Answer session along with
Gerry Millward ACA Northern Region Operations Manager discussing new
information regarding the Australian EMR Framework.
WIAQ Federal Councillor Glenn Dunstan VK4DU and WIAQ Membership Officer
Ken Fuller VK4KF will also attend this event. Naturally so to will
WIAQ Vice President Gavin Reibelt VK4ZZ, seeing Gavin is also theTARCinc's
President!
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ARC
President Eddie Milham VK4-JEM
All contact and correspondence should be directed to the club's
Secretary/Treasurer - Gordon Loveday via 4985 4168
email donvk4kal@bigpond.com
mail c/- Aviemore, Rubyvale QLD 4702
Central Highlands ARC AGM Info
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
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
TeleText page 903
438.275 VK4WIE
Moreton College of TAFE off Cavendish road Mt Gravatt.
on the 4th floor in Block B 7.30pm. Tuesday Sept 09th.
DARLING DOWNS
teletext page 915
e-mail matthew@t130.aone.net.au
President is Dougal VK4EKA
Secretary is Theo Moller VK4ESK telephone 4691 5154
The club meets at SES HQ, 172 Stephen St, TOOWOOMBA,
on fourth Monday of each month at 7.30 PM and all visitors are welcome.
2nd Monday of month the Management Committee meets.
Net Times Saturday 7:30 pm 3.587
Sunday 10:00 am VK4RDD Repeater 146.75
The theme of the next "Social & Technical" meeting on Monday 22nd. September
will be "The First Steps to Outreaching before one advertises Amateur Radio
to the Public", in relation to the advice Ron Bertrand gave members after
his May visit to the Club.
The Darling Downs Radio Club Inc. has been again up and running for quite
some in regard to the Exam Invigilator Service. Those wishing to sit for an
Exam with at least two weeks notice, are asked to contact Matthew VK4HWM
Phone: 4698 7775 or Email matthew@t130.aone.net.au
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
President; Roy Cotterill VK4LPV
TeleText page 911
http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
IRLP NODE 6400
NOVEMBER 8 GOLD COAST HAMFEST
LOCKYER VALLEY RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB INC
The Lockyer Valley Radio & Electronic Club Incorporated is operating a
DX Pedition from Fraser Island around March 15. Call will be VK4FRI
Details have been advised to other countries and can be found on the
Club website www.lvrclub.org which will be updated from time to time.
Further information from President John VK4MJC.
(John Cameron VK4MJC President)
REDCLIFFE
http://www.qsl.net/vk4iz
MEETING TIMES
The Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club Inc meet every Monday night at
their clubhouse opening at 7.30pm.
Monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month all are welcome to attend.
The clubhouse is located at Macfarline Park, Klinger Road, Kippa Ring
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
Club nets club call is VK4RC.
Sunday night 7.00pm on 146.925 MHz Net Control Bob VK4TEN
Sunday night 7.30pm on 3.612 MHz Net Control John VK4WX/VK4KZ Alan
CLASSES
The Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club Inc are holding both computer
classes and Amateur Radio study classes.
Computer Classes are due to start again. If you are interested in these
classes. If you are a beginner or want to learn more just contact the
club or Laurie 3284 8859 ah.
Amateur Radio Classes are both theory and practical, where students are
able to put their theory into practice and construct simple projects that
they will use in their shack at the end of the course.
For more information contact Laurie on 3284 8859 ah.
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
10 Sep Chinese nosh-up, Lismore.
30 Nov SARC - GCARS Kortz Kup Kontest, Picnic, Murwillumbah
SUNSHINE COAST
President Harvey Wickes VK4AHW
TeleText page 909
Sunfest, the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, will be held in
the Woombye School of Arts on Saturday 13 September 2003, from 9.
The hall is located in the centre of Woombye township just 100
metres from the railway station. Ample parking is available in close
proximity. A talk-in service will be provided on 146.850 MHz FM. Call
VK4WIS for assistance.
`Ron VK4GZ advises that Sunfest bookings are rolling in. This year both
the main and lower halls of the Woombye School of Arts will be used.
Traders will first be accommodated in the main hall with any overflow
going to the lower hall. Carole's Cafe will be located in the lower hall
offering hot drinks and home made treats to early arrivals from 7.00am.'
Tables are still available.
Kev VK4VKD will attend Sunfest with his mobile tower display.
Kev's display always attracts attention and will be located in the
forecourt of the lower hall at the Woombye School of Arts.
Doug Hunter from Ozhelp Services is also coming 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.
TOWNSVILLE
TeleText page 919
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
TARCadian date claimers...
10th Sept WICEN Repeater deployment and operational practice
19th Sept 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
VK's MOST WANTED
From Wayne VK4NWH @ VK4WIE.#BNE.QLD.AUS.OC
Wanted for the Kenwood TS830
Black rocker type switch.
As a Fathers day gift Wayne's 3yr old tried to remove the rocker switch
with a screw driver and divided it into 3 pieces!
Wayne you'll just have to be more careful when you say "Go play with the
Rocker"!
VK4 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- "MATTERS DIGITAL"
Members friends and users of the packet systems in SE Qld , particularly
those coordinated by the QDG group are invited to attend the
General Meetings of the Queensland Digital Group commencing 7.30 PM on
the 3rd Fridays of the month at Wavell Height State Primary School, Minore
Street in the STAFF ROOM.
QDG = http://www.qdg.org.au
President: Alan Wills VK4YAR
VK4PKT Ari says the City of Brisbane Radio Society has installed a
digipeater at the Mount Gravatt TAFE, 145.050. This should help enormously
to access the VK4WIE-1 BBS. To access connect to the BBS via VK4RBR
This is NOT the VK4RBR Digipeater from 144.800 but a separate unit.
The 144.800 unit will continue to operate.
After consultation with Steve VK2JSM sysop of VK2JSM-1 in Casino, CBRS
will soon start RF forwarding into VK2 via the 2RIC digipeater Lismore.
(audio by felix vk4fuq)
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
JOTA 2003 - October 18 and 19 2003.
VK4 Enquiries to:-
Dr Paul Rollason, International Commissioner, QLD
bc.international@qldhq.scouts.com.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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To avoid confusion QNEWS only lists contests from:-
Contest Managers themselves, the WIA and Radio Amateurs of Canada
and does not necessarily endorse, support or vouch for the accuracy
of the information provided.
WIA FEDERAL CONTEST EMAIL= contests@wia.org.au
Chris VK4AA reads each weeks contest time table for 2003-4
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* denotes new addition to calendar
Date Contest
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2003
Sept
6- 7 All Asia DX
13-14 P29 INDEPENDENCE DAY SCRAMBLE
14 FISTS COAST TO COAST CONTEST
Oct 4 -5 OCEANA DX
Check the OFFICIAL VK Contest Site, www.vkham.com/contests/index.html
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This weekend, September 6 and 7, we're all action with the All Asia DX and
the IARU HF SSB Field Day. Next weekend, the 13th and 14th, it's P29's
Independence Day Scramble, and joining it on Sunday the 14th is the
FISTS Coast To Coast Contest. Then it's out with the mower each weekend
until October 4 and 5 when the Oceania DX for SSB hits town, with the CW
version of the same thing following close behind only one weekend later.
Let's first take a quick peek at the third FISTS Coast To Coast Contest.
This year's event is on September 14 for the full 24 hours from zero Zulu
to 2400z.
The idea, not surprisingly, is to get on the air and make as many contacts
as you want. But this one is exclusively using Morse Code, and they fully
expect you'll want to stop and rag chew for a bit on the way. Slow down for
the QRS ops and speed up for the hard-core contesters.
By the way, FISTS is a group which supports CW operation, but you don't
need to be a FISTS member to participate. Just dust off the key and join
in the fun!
Okay. We mentioned the upcoming PNG Independence Day Scramble a couple of
weeks ago, so for those of you who may have missed it 'ah, why did you miss
it by the way ' anyway, it takes place on September 13 and 14.
On that weekend the Amateur Radio Society of PNG is running the scramble to
celebrate PNG's Independence Day for 2003.
However, while all stations are encouraged to participate, only P29 stations
can actually enter their logs. Peter Holliday, P29KPH, explained that this
would provide an opportunity for others across the world to get multiple
contacts on bands with PNG that they may not normally get.
Makes sense, too. Even for this near neighbour, P29 isn't exactly bursting
the bands apart. So look to September 13 and 14 for your best chance in ages
to snare P29 on all manner of bands.
Contest-related QSL card requests should be sent to Peter Holliday, P29KPH,
PO Box 384,
Ukarumpa EHP 444
Papua New Guinea
Don't panic if you missed the address, as I probably mispronounced the name
anyway. You'll find it in nice black and white print in the text version of
QNEWS at www.wia.org.au/vk4 and just click on the red link.
Not on the internet? Now panic!
As we said, this weekend is the IARU HF SSB Field Day. It's actually a
part of the IARU Region 1 Field Day, and although we're in Region 3 here in
Oceania, it's a great opportunity for operators around the world to contact
some of the rarer stations in Region 1, which encompasses all of Europe,
Russia and assorted neighbours and, importantly, all of Africa. You can
confidently expect some rare ones on the air this weekend.
There should be some interesting loud signals out of EI for this weekend's
activities. You see, a number of local Oirish clubs got together to work
out how best to put Ireland to the air, or is that Eire on the Air? Anyway,
they decided upon a single gathering at a central location with one huge
station between the lot of them. Look for some serious radioactivity this
weekend from the grounds of St Josephs College in Galloway.
The place'll never be the same again.
Time to mention an award, something we've not done in a while. But if the
one I'm about to mention isn't your club's award, could this be that you've
not actually told QNEWS about it? If you haven't heard YOUR club or group
mentioned in QNEWS for a time, just send the details to QNEWS, either via
your local callback operator or direct by E-mail to the national newsroom
qnews@wia.org.au
and keep listening!
This week's award is the Redcliffe City Award.
This one requires an amateur station in VK or ZL to contact both a
Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club station (either VK4 Romeo Charlie or
VK4 India Zulu) plus four club members to qualify. (You need only catch
two members if you're outside VK/ZL.)
It's good to note that short wave listeners are also welcome to participate
In these awards.
The cost's pretty reasonable, too. Your award awaits at Aussie dollars or
five IRCs for the overseas applicants.
You can give yourself a handy leg up for it too, what's more. The Redcliffe
and Districts Radio Club conducts its regular club net every Sunday, while
on Wednesdays the Awards net goes to air on 3612 kHz at 1930 Hrs local.
Both are conducted under the callsign of VK4RC.
Meanwhile, club station VK4IZ can also be heard active in most VK contests.
Really making it a breeze, a list of member callsigns can be had by sending
a simple message of request to rdrc4@hotmail.com
In special events, we have a special update report on VI8NT, commemorating
the birth of Northern Territory self-government.
Len, VK8 Delta Kilo has had the callsign running hot from Katherine for
the last couple of weeks, logging in excess of 1000 contacts.
Congratulations on a truly awesome effort, Len!
Now Alan, VK8 Alpha Victor in Alice Springs also logged some 1200-plus QSOs
when he held the callsign quite amazing when you realise that fully
90 per cent were on CW too, so great stuff Alan.
Len also comments that he really has not pushed himself but just worked a
few hours every day and he's really enjoyed having the Callsign in Katherine.
Those licensed QNEWS listeners and readers in VK8 can also apply to use the
callsign and ever be a part of Territory history. Use VI8NT and learn what
it's like to have a pile-up calling you!
Now you might well think "Oh I can't do that!" but I'd say just give it a
go, see what happens. Gee, you don't know, you might actually enjoy yourself.
You really have nothing to lose. Just make contact with VK8 Delta Alpha to
become 'rostered', and leave your mark on things.
My two bob in the meter's about to expire, so there's time only to say
thanks, and cheers to all of you from Chris Edmondson VK3CE/VK4AA.
THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report
(Measure twice - Cut once!)
Across North Queensland work benches are cluttered with Hobby and Handicraft
items being built for the Competition and Display at the NQ Radio Convention
and judging will take place from 9am Saturday 20 Sept.
"Home-brewing" equipment and being able to craft objects are two very
important requisites for the hobby of Amateur Radio and every Convention
features a competition to see who builds or crafts the best widget!
There will be sections for Technical and Craft Home Brew items
and several age grades of exhibits.
VK4KSS Adam says a small and simple Q-S-O Scheduling System has been
created on the web.
http://www.hamhq.org
Initially designed to allow licensed amateur radio operators the
ability to find code buddies, or, set-up a scheduled C-W Q-S-O with
other interested hams on the Q-R-S C-W e-mail list. The scheduler
has expanded to include voice and digital modes.
To use the scheduler, you must first register and reply to a
confirmation e-mail before you can enter the system.
Unfortunateley it uses passwords! personaly passwords and remote controls
seem the bugbear of this scribes life!
Also when you do log on you can be forgiven for thinking you've arrived at a
yahoo site, remarkably akin to the commercial giant is this lil you beaut
program.
Once you log in, you can create your own entries for when you are
available. You can also query to see who else has created entries,
and then e-mail anyone direct if you want to set-up a specific date
and time.
VK4KSS says the scheduler has been a great success for both local and
overseas contacts since it's inception 2 weeks ago.
Go take a look.
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
WIA's Amateur Radio Magazine Editor VK5UE
AR's Publishing Committee VK3's ABP, ANI, AUI, AZL, BR, DBB, OM.
WEBMASTER VK5UJ
QNEWS EDITOR VK4BB
Early Radio and Hobbies and Popular Mechanics magazines are available.
From a genuine "Aussie Bower Bird" many of these magazines are pre
World War Two!
If your GENUINLEY interested drop me a note, I'll put you in contact
with "Curator Ernie".
qnews@wia.org.au
"Our Hobby of Amateur Radio" is a paper Justin, VK7TW has worked on
and VK7 Council have resolved to make a paper copy or disc available
to new members with their membership certificate, to make it
available on disc to existing members on request, and to place it on
the Divisional website in PDF format.
www.wia.org.au/vk7
(Phil Corby, VK7ZAX)
We'd appreciate it if repeater managers would send the call sign, frequency,
location, and sponsoring club/organisation of the repeater as well as the
time and day QNEWS is aired to Graham VK4BB, qnews@wia.org.au each week.
Or by packet to qnews @ VK4WIE.#BNE.QLD.AUS.OC
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
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 this weekend of 5th - 8th September.
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 through 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.
March 15 2004
Fraser Island.
Call sign VK4FRI operated by Lockyer Valley Radio & Electronic Club
website www.lvrclub.org
Further information from President John VK4MJC.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ARDF
WIA ARDF COORDINATOR VK3WWW Jack vk3www@alphalink.com.au
http://users.mackay.net.au/~ron/
http://www.homingin.com
http://www.ardf.org.au
ARDF Display - NQ Convention - Saturday 20 Sept morning:
These displays show some of the practical aspects of the hobby of Amateur
Radio.
ARDF - Amateur Radio Direction Finding is a technique of tracking down an
object whereby directional antenna and sensitive receivers are used to
find the location of a hidden transmitter.
Direction Finding of this type is also used to locate emergency position
indicating radio beacons from aircraft crashes or sunken ships.
5TH IARU REGION 3 ARDF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Special event callsign VI3ARDF has been issued by the ACA for use during
the IARU Region 3 Amateur Radio Direction Finding Championships at Ballarat,
from Friday 28 November to Wednesday 3 December 2003.
The Victorian ARDF Group, which is organising the event, is expecting up to
100 participants from member societies in IARU Region 3 including Japan,
Korea, China, New Zealand, and Australia.
Guest competitors from other IARU Regions are also invited to attend in the
worldwide Friendship categories.
The championships are hosted by the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA),
with the WIA Victorian Division sponsoring this important event.
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
CHINA ON HUMAN LAUNCH BRINK
China is on schedule to launch its first manned spacecraft next month.
According to Space Daily, when this happens China will become only the
third nation to launch a human into orbit.
(ANS via arnewsline)
Happy Birthday AO-40. Beginning September 16th, at 0000 UTC and ending
November 17th at 0000 UTC AMSAT is sponsoring aon-the-air bash to
celebrate A-Oh 40's 3rd Birthday.
More information is in cyberspace. Its at http://www.amsat.org
and click on the words AO-40 Birthday Bash.
UO-14 DOWN AND MAY BE OUT
The UOSAT OSCAR 14 ham satellite has mysteriously left the air. Some
satellie experts say that it's recoverable while others say that it
may be gone for keeps.
Chris Jackson, G7UPN, is one of the U-O-Sat 14 control stations in
the United Kingdom. He thinks the problem may be a battery problem
on board the ageing spacecraft. This causes the spacecraft to shut
down during a loss of sunlight hitting its 14 year old solar array.
(AMSAT via arnewsline)
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.
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
Pacificon 2003 Convention in San Ramon California USA
Friday 17 Oct through Sunday 19 October
HFpackers from all over the world will converge at the annual HFpack
events in California.
The HFpack Pedestrian Shootout 2003 includes measurements of complete
Pedestrian Mobile backpack systems.
The HFpack Portable HF Forum is a PowerPoint presentation and
live demo of state-of-the-art portable systems by HFpackers.
The HFpack Snack 'n Drink gives everyone a chance to relax and talk
together.
The HFpack Zombie Walk 'n Talk is a casual evening session with
portable gear outside in the beautiful California environment.
See Map and information on HFpack's Website.
http://www.hfpack.com
(Bonnie KQ6XA)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
(alterations to qnews@wia.org.au OR PACKET qnews@vk4wie.#bne.qld.aus.oc
CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP IN WIA...
VK4LT Joined 1935 Alf Carter
VK4SS Joined 1935 Al. Shawsmith
VK4JP Joined 1936 George Gray
VK4MD Joined 1947 Max Dwyer
VK4XJ Joined 1949 Les Brennan
VK4SF Joined 1950 S. Ford
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
JOTA 2003 - October 18 and 19 2003.
JOTA HF Voice Calling Frequencies
3590, 7090, 14190, 21190, 28590 kHz
14290, 18140, 21360, 24960, 28390 kHz (DX)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- STAMP COLLECTING OPERATORS
radiostamps@yahoogroups.com
RADIO LICENSING: STAMPS, REMINDERS, SLOGANS
The Aug 25 issue of Linn`s Stamp News has an article by this title on
page 30, by David A. Norris, with five interesting illustrations,
including the Danish slogan cancel from 1955 with a humorous cartoon
drawing and inscription ``Daemp Radioen``, meaning ``Turn Down Your
Radio``.
(Glenn Hauser, DX LISTENING DIGEST via radiostamps@yahoogroups.com)
HISTORY FROM THE SUMMERLAND ARC ARCHIVES SEPTEMBER 2003
1819 Thomas Blanchard of Middlebury, CT patented a machine called the lathe.
1879 First female telephone operator employed.
1882 T. Edison displayed the first practical electrical lighting system,
N York.
1887 Emile Berliner patents the lateral-cut, flat-disk gramophone.
1896 Marconi demonstrates wireless to British PO, Army and Navy 2.5km.
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:-
NATIONAL NEWS - ACA DISCUSSION PAPER
NATIONAL NEWS - YOU HAVE MAIL - WIA news available by private e-mail.
AUDIO NEWS SERVICES:-
ACA NEWS - DX WINDOW
ACA NEWS - PUBLIC MEETINGS: REVIEW OF AMATEUR SERVICE REGULATIONS WITH
MARK LONEY EXECUTIVE MANAGER RADIOFREQUENCY PLANNING GROUP ACA
GENERAL INTEREST NEWS FROM 'DOWNUNDER'.
Ram-raid gangs are plaguing Sydney businesses and police radios
INNOVATIVE SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO GET MORNINGTON ISLAND CONNECTED
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
ZS TECHNO X
BIG PROJECT CURRICULUM, LAB HANDBOOK NOW ON-LINE
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE - VK2UW
FCC AFFIRMS $10,000 FINE FOR PIRATE
SCHOOLS REMOVE CELLULAR ANTENNAS
WICEN/RESCUE RADIO INTERNATIONAL WITH ROBERT VK3KRB
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
INTERNATIONAL
Power Line Transmission (PLT)
VK4EHT WIAQ ALTERNATE FEDERAL COUNCILLOR BRUCE JONES
North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention.
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ARC
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
DARLING DOWNS
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
LOCKYER VALLEY RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB INC
REDCLIFFE
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
SUNSHINE COAST
TOWNSVILLE
VK's MOST WANTED
Wanted for the Kenwood TS830
VK4 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- "MATTERS DIGITAL"
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
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 - the nuts and volts report
Q-S-O Scheduling System http://www.hamhq.org
MEDIA WATCH and PR OPPORTUNITIES
Early Radio and Hobbies and Popular Mechanics magazines are available.
Our Hobby of Amateur Radio" is a paper Justin, VK7TW has worked on
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ARDF
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FISTS CLUB DOWN UNDER
WORLD WIDE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- HFPACK
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLDTIMERS
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- STAMP COLLECTING OPERATORS
HISTORY FROM THE SUMMERLAND ARC ARCHIVES SEPTEMBER 2003
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QNEWS - we've reported...YOU decide.
QNEWS thanks YOU for entrusting us to bring you VK's authoritative Ham News
QNEWS thanks Amateur Radio Newsline, ARRL, ARRL Letter,
FISTS down under, IARU r3, NERG News,
RAC, and RSGB.
for source material for this weeks edition.
Societies and Club News Letter Editors can EXCHANGE a feed prior to
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An auto subscription service exists, e-mail QNEWS-VK-subscribe@egroups.com
Now, we leave you this week, with our usual reminder to walk softly,
AND we pose the question...
" Did you tell anyone about Amateur radio this week? "
Enjoy and LONG LIVE AR !!
GOOD ROWING!
Compiled by VK4BB /
Packet: qnews@vk4wie.#bne.qld.aus.oc
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