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THE FOLLOWING BULLETIN CAN BE HEARD IN THIS PREAMBLE
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.
Goodmorning it's Sunday October 12 and today's QNEWS features Operational
news with Chris VK4AA/VK3CE, VK4 Club News by VK4LH Brian and with
the national news you'll hear our Federal President Ernest Hocking
and from the CQVK Group, Mr Owen Duffy...... I'm John Stevens VK4AFS.
NATIONAL NEWS
WIA FEDERAL PRESIDENT IS ERNEST HOCKING VK1LK
president@wia.org.au
The Australian Entry level licence Proposal:-
Please REREAD and forward comments to president@wia.org.au
That the Entry level licence forms part of a 2 tier system (namely entry
level plus AOCP)
That the Entry level licencee should be allowed to run 100watts (in line
with currently available commercial equipment)
That the licence should grant access to all modes
That the following frequency allocation be sought:
Band Allocation Rational
1.8 Mhz Nil To avoid BCI issues
3.5 MHz All except DX window Exclusion of the weak signal segment
7.0 MHz 7.1 - 7.2 MHz The band offers both day and night
propagation.
14.0 MHz Nil Excluded to offer an incentive for
upgrade (This is the main DX band and
we need to be conscious of sensitivity
to international interworking issues)
21.0 MHz All band
28.0 MHz All band
50.0 MHz 52Mhz -54MHz Most of the band excluding the weak
signal segments and avoid broadcast
TV stations.
144.0 MHz 144.625 - 145.800
146.000 - 148.000 Most of the band excluding the weak
signal segments
430.0 MHz 432.625 - 435.000
438.000 - 440.000 Most of the band excluding the weak
signal segments
1.2 GHz Nil Excluded to give an incentive to
upgrade
2.4 GHz All To encourage WLAN experimentation
(subject to power limits)
5.8 GHz All To encourage WLAN experimentation
(subject to power limits)
10GHz - above Nil Excluded to give an incentive to
upgrade
As further developments occur I will keep you informed about them.
As always I look forward to hearing your views on the these matters.
All the best in amateur radio and 73 de Ernest Hocking VK1LK
Federal Bookshop
The WIA Federal bookshop is run by the VK2 Division.
A listing of books available can be found from the bookshop
link on www.wia.org.au/vk4
A full range of publications including:
ARRL & RSGB publications.
CQ, CQVHF, QST, QEX magazines,
antenna books, CD-ROMs, constructor books, educational texts, and many,
many more.
WIA members get a discount and new members to the WIA get an additional
10% off if purchased in the first 3 months of their new membership.
Check out the web site and save!
(VK2 Division via vk7wi)
NEW MEMBERS TO OUR INSTITUTE INCLUDE:-
C Valosin VK2KDP Greenacre
LA Keane VK2VR South Lismore
A Wettasinghe VK2IHV Epping
R Wilson VK2ER Orange
DR Catlin VK2JDC Parkes
K Boland VK2MNK Wentworthville
DG Courtney VK2AUC Bomaderry
ACA NEWS
www.aca.gov.au
WIA ACA LIAISON OFFICERS are VK1GH, VK1ZKM, VK2BPN, VK4DU
ACA to be spam watchdog
The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) is to set to become
Australia's spam watchdog following the introduction of draft legislation
in Federal Parliament.
Mark Loney made passing reference to the ACA's roll re SPAM, during the
Brisbane public forum on the Amateur Radio Discussion Paper Sept 19.
ACA Acting Chairman Dr Bob Horton said the draft legislation gave the
ACA an investigative and regulatory role with the electronic marketing
industry that was similar to its established role with the
telecommunications industry.
Dr Horton added that proposed changes to the existing Telecommunications Act
would give the ACA the role of promoting responsible practices for
commercial electronic messages.
When passed provision has been made for individuals fined up to $44,000 and
companies up to $220,000 for a first offence.
PLT/BPL/PLC--THE WORLD MAKES A NOISE!
A PLC trial in Karaka Street, Takapuna, ZL, is known to have taken place in
June. Reports are that it had "mixed results". The problem found is that
the HF modulation will not pass through the pole-mounted step-down
transformers but it worked fine on the low voltage side.
Tests over the 400V and 1100V lines gave the same problem. It is understood
that development work is being done on a "bypass" to allow PLC data
to get around the pole transformers and to use PLC over the high voltage
network.
No information has been obtained on whether or not the tests considered
the level of HF radiation from the lines.
(nzart info line)
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
Whats on around the Northern Territory ..
Fred will be running a Novice Theory Course on Tuesday nights
from 7-9pm at the Darwin Club Rooms for those interested in doing the Novice
Theory
If your interested in the course or helping out as a study buddy please
email the VK8GROUP or better yet, call in during the Darwin QNEWS callbacks.
From time to time we hear "water cooler" gossip that the WIA exam service
is dragging the chain in posting results etc etc.
More often the case is the examining body or candidate have "mucked up" the
paper work somehow.
Well, no matter your thoughts, spare one for our friends in EI land!
In their news service they say "The IRTS Committee is very concerned that
it has not been possible to arrange Theory Tests for some considerable time.
Following discussions with ComReg, (Irelands ACA) agreement in principle
has been reached to hold a Theory Test in Dublin "later in the year".
And you thought WE were hard done by!
Now on QNEWS, Owen Duffy joins us...
Thanks John VK4AFS
Many listeners will be aware of the work of the CQVK team on a public
response to the the ACA's discussion paper.
The team designed an alternative middle-of-the road entry level licence
called the Discovery Licence, and published a detailed proposal on the
CQVK website a few weeks ago to encourage debate and discussion on the
features of an entry level licence, and the composition of a balanced
package of features that integrates with a practical licence grade
structure.
We have now produced a draft response to the ACA discussion paper
addressing all the issues raised in the paper. The response contains
detailed proposals on:
a recommendation for an early interim arrangement for the removal of the
Morse code qualification requirement;
an integrated licence grade structure;
transitional arrangements for Novices;
interference management; and
class licensing.
The draft response to the ACA discussion paper will be available on the
CQVK website for comment from Sunday 12th of October for a short comment
period.
The document will be finalised later next week and the CQVK website will
provide two separate facilities to allow amateurs and others to register
their support for:
the Discovery Licence alone; and
the entire CQVK response to the ACA's discussion paper (including the
Discovery Licence).
If you have already registered support for the Discovery Licence, and you
wish to register support for the entire CQVK response to the ACA's
discussion paper, you need to register that support separately.
The CQVK response to the ACA's discussion paper, the Discovery Licence
Proposal, and support registration facilities are all on the CQVK website
at www.cqvk.net
This has been Owen Duffy for the CQVK team on QNEWS.
Special event station VI3BVS
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Victoria's first European
settlement, WIA Victoria is mounting a special event station Victor India
3 Bravo Victor Sierra is on air Sunday the 12th of October looking for
contacts.
The station is being mounted by WIA Victoria at Sorrento on Victoria's
Mornington Peninsula.
Lieutenant Governor David Collins first landed near Sorrento 200 years
ago, and established a camp of 460 people.
The special event station VI3BVS has received official permission to set
up at Sullivan Bay, where the first settlers arrived.
Operators will be Ron Cook VK3AFW, Jim Linton VK3PC, and Barry Robinson
VK3JBR.
Listen for VI3BVS on Sunday 12th of October on the 40, 20, 15 and 10 metre
bands working DX and local contacts as propagation permits.
VK3's will also find the station on VHF when time permits.
A commemorative QSL card will be available. QSL via VK3WI or through the
bureau.
INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE
In England, new powers of arrest were introduced on the 18th of September
in an attempt to combat pirate radio stations.
The police, working with Radiocommunications Agency investigators, will
now be able to arrest a pirate broadcaster or anybody suspected of
supporting or facilitating illegal broadcasting.
UK Communications Minister Stephen Timms said: "These new powers will be an
important weapon in the campaign against pirate broadcasters. By interfering
with communications services which are vital for public safety, pirates can
put lives at risk".
Pirates detained under these new powers could face an unlimited fine or
up to two years in prison. For other transmitting offences such as
unlicensed use of business, marine, or amateur radio the maximum penalty
is a œ5000 fine and / or 6 months in prison plus forfeiture.
(rsgb)
AMATEUR RADIO ENFORCEMENT "THE RILEY WAY" MARKS FIVE YEARS
Close to 1000 Amateur Radio enforcement cases have crossed his desk since
Riley Hollingsworth was tapped five years ago to resurrect the FCC's
Amateur Radio enforcement efforts. That doesn't include countless ham
radio "situations" he's resolved through informal counseling on the
telephone or through an exchange of e-mails.
"The biggest problem we have now, I think, stems from conduct-type
problems--lack of courtesy, taking serious offense and reacting to what is
perceived as deliberate interference," Hollingsworth said this week.
Amateurs "have got to stick together and cooperate and stay away from the
infighting because they've got some very serious external threats,"
Hollingsworth said, citing BPL as just one example. "To the extent that
they're not rowing together, it makes those threats more dangerous."
In his many public appearances Hollingsworth has stayed "on message" over
the 5 years of his amateur enforcement tenure. "I just want everyone to
realize what they have," he said. "We have incredible frequencies, power,
modes, and so forth." He said a realization of the value of Amateur Radio
itself is a deterrent to potential rule breakers, but he said Amateur Radio
enforcement is "permanently ensconced" at the FCC.
"My greatest satisfaction is thinking that I may have paid back a debt,"
said Hollingsworth, who's been licensed since age 13. "It's the most
rewarding thing I've ever done with the Commission."
(arrl letter)
WICEN VK7's Southern WICEN Coordinator, Gavin, reminds Australia
Spring is here - time to check your batteries,
examine your antennae, prepare your evacuation kit
and standby for action !
QNEWS "States of our Nation."
VK1
October
13th Committee Meeting
VK2
http://www.wiansw.org.au
Westlakes trust that you have marked your calendar for the 2nd November.
As this is the date for Westlakes Field Day. A timely reminder that
the club is seeking donations of items for auction on the day.
Support your club.
(Frank VK2FJL.)
VK3
2 November - Ballarat Hamfest and Lake Wendouree Spring Festival.
28 November start of 5th IARU Region 3 ARDF championships in Ballarat
until 3rd December.
VK4
VK2 Westlakes has lost a member, Jason VK2TAZ, but we've found him
in the land of the long white whales! VK2TAZ has moved to Hervey Bay
South East Queensland!
VK7
October 15 Northern Branch meeting, a presentation by
Strong Australia represented by Leon Senior and in conjunction
with Western Video P/L and also sponsored by Sterling Heights Vineyard
and Sanitarium Australia.
Contact Al. VK7AN on repeater or phone 04 1975 5124
INTERNATIONAL
IARU
12th Region 3 Conference has been provisionally scheduled for
Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2004.
A formal announcement will be sent out 4 months in advance of a firm date.
(iaru newsletter)
NEW ZEALAND - ZL
The Ministry of Economic Development, Radio Spectrum Management Group, has
announced public access to its licensing database. All software, training
guides and updated databases are available from its website at:
http://www.med.govt.nz/rsm/publications/software.html
Of more direct interest to radio amateurs are the facilities and the
two special reports for radio amateurs at:
http://SpectrumOnline.med.govt.nz
Can You Help With UN Research Project?
Kirsten Odegard, N9WAC, is working on a United Nations research project
on the impact of Information and Communications Technology, or ICT,
volunteers on the information society. She is looking particularly at
how ICT volunteers work towards the fulfilment of the UN's Millennium
Development Goals
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/index.shtml
The definition of 'ICT' includes amateur radio and Kirsten writes,
"There has yet to be any enquiry into the volunteer work of hams that
might be relevant to the UN's Millennium Development Goals. I therefore
would like to extend to you the opportunity to assist me in finding ham
operators who have served in such capacities and establish contact with
them . . . If you know of hams whose work is relevant to the UN's
Millennium Development Goals, please send me their names and contact
details as soon as possible. I will then be able to send them a short
questionnaire that would aid this effort and eventually aid the efforts
of the World Summit on the Information Society
http://www.itu.int/wsis/
If you can help with Kirsten's research
project, please contact her by e-mail to
n9wac@arrl.net
Luxembourg Drops HF Bands Morse Requirement
Yet another country has announced the dropping of the Morse code
requirement for HF bands operation. Since the 25th of September,
Luxembourg radio amateurs with a CEPT Class 2 licence - callsigns in the
LX3 series - may use all the HF amateur bands. QNEWS thanks to Armand
Erpelding, LX1MA, the President of the Luxembourg national amateur radio
society, RL http://www.rlx.lu for this news story.
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.
CLUB ACTIVITY WITH BRIAN COLEMAN VK4LH IN MACKAY
BARC
Teletext page 902
PRESIDENT. Col Gladstone VK4ACG
The club has the usual net Monday Night at 19:30 on 28.450Mhz
The Wednesday Night net on 146.550 Mhz at 20:00 has been well attended
as well As the day timers net on 146.550 every day at 08:30.
Thursday Nights is the usual net night for the repeater on 438.950Mhz.
BAYSIDE
teletext page 901
President Paddy Dransfield VK4JPD reminds you of their 80mtr
net, 3.567 Wed 1930
CABOOLTURE AR CLUB
teletext page 925
President is VK4DLA, Udo von Kujawa.
The club operating under call signs VK4QD and AX4QD
advise their meetings are at the 'Wireless Shack', within
the grounds of the Caboolture Historical Village every 3rd Wed in the Month.
146.925 for a guide drive in.
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ARC
For those in the Highlands who were still asleep the
week after your agm, again you do have a a new President,
Mark Robinson VK4KMR.
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
TeleText page 903
Moreton College of TAFE off Cavendish road Mt Gravatt.
on the 4th floor in Block B 7.30pm. TUESDAY 14 IS "DA MEETIN'"
DARLING DOWNS
teletext page 915
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.
On Monday 13th. October, the Management & Steering Committees meet to
consider what the themes of the "Social & Techncal" Meetings might be
following the November meeting.
Members with suggestions are invited to contact Matthew VK4HWM immediately,
phone 4698 7775, PO Box 138, Highfeilds, Qld. 4352, or by email
matthew@t130.aone.net.au
Or phone Secretary Theo VK4ESK 4691 5154
P.O. Box 3257, Village Fair Toowoomba Qld. 4350.
The theme of the next "Social & technical" meeting on Monday 27th. October
at the SES Headquarters, 172 Stephen Street, Toowoomba at 7:30pm, will be
"IRLP - to be or not to be", led by John VK4ZJE.
The email address, matthew@t130.aone.net.au
is the quickest way to contact the "Darling Downs Radio Club" with the
Management Committee's permission.
GLADSTONE AR CLUB "Radio_Active".
TeleText page 917
President Wayne VK4ZRT
Club Net Sundays 8pm 146.625
The Gladstone Amateur Radio Club meet 7:30 pm on the first
Monday of the month at SES Headquarters, Lamington Drive, Gladstone.
Gladstone Amateur Radio Club Tannum Sands Get-Together is November Sat
1st & Sun 2nd 2003.
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
IRLP NODE 6400
The Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society is a progressive club on the Coast.
Holding Committee meetings every second Saturday in the month at 10am and
a General Meeting every three months at the same time. All are welcome
including visitors and friends.
The club holds all exams for students at any time suitable for them,
weekends or during the week. For further details contact Education Officer
VK4KU on 5539 3530.
A well equipped Club Room at 85 Harper Street Nerang is open every Saturday
at approx 1pm for members, visitors and friends, for any workshops repairs
and activity to your equipment and to meet socially.
The Gold Coast Club are also making arrangements for the Hamfest on
8th November at the Albert Waterways Hall at Broadbeach.
Of course this month, the Jota weekend when grounds look like tent city
and with the club radios and equipment being put to good use by young
enthusiasts.
For further information contact President Roy on 5539 3530
LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB
IRLP NODE 6402
President VK4JPH Peter 3800 3305
Meeting's the first Monday of every month.
At the Scout Den behind the Community Centre Greenbank.
MACKAY
irlp node 6450
teletext page 900
Bruce Lenahan VK4NPF President.
Monday evenings at 7:30 local time the Mackay Amateur Radio Association
runs a club net on 80 mtrs 3.597 MHz. All callers welcomed to the group
on this long established net.
REDCLIFFE
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.
ROCKHAMPTON
President : Mike VK4LMB
IRLP NODE 6973 ;
RADAR meets the third Wednesday of each month at SES HEADQUARTERS corner
of CHARLES AND RANDWICK STREET NORTH ROCKY. 7:30pm local time. ALL WELCOME.
For all information on RADAR CLUB activities and exams etc: contact Clive
VK4ACC on 4928 1173 or e-mail vk4acc@wia.org.au
SOUTH COAST RADIO AMATEURS GROUP
Repeater VK4RBT 147.800
Ken Ayers VK4KD Nerang on Gold Coast 5578 2293
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB (VK2)
TeleText page 946
EXAM DETAILS RING Dave VK2CB 6625 1281, Mob 04 2991 0982.
30 Nov SARC - GCARS Kortz Kup Kontest, Picnic, Murwillumbah
SUNSHINE COAST
President Harvey Wickes VK4AHW
TeleText page 909
23rd November for Redsun Rally.
09:00 start at the Ettamogah pub and 12:00 finish at the clubrooms,
for a sausage sizzle.
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
TeleText page 922
President:- John Roberts
DATE CLAIMERS
Nov 29 TREC Christmas party, dinner a sit down meal.
VK4 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ATV
SEQ-ATV net WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 7:30 on 145.7 MHz.
AMATEUR TELEVISION.. and the South East Queensland ATV Group holds its
monthly meeting FIRST Friday night of each month.
7:30 at the Wavell Hts State School in Minore St.
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
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
VK4 Enquiries to:-
Dr Paul Rollason, International Commissioner, QLD
bc.international@qldhq.scouts.com.au
Queensland JOTA/JOTI Stations 2003 Rev 2.9
as at 11th October 2003
**
updated or added to since last revision
**
JOTA stations are asked to actively look out
for VK8AW Alan and Nhulunbuy Scout Group
operating from Gove NT
Also look out for VK8DA operating as a JOTA/JOTI
station out of Darwin
Remember the JOTA Official Opening Address happens
at 0300UTC in Australia on JOTA and QNEWS frequencies <<
Its only 6 sleeps to JOTA/JOTI on 18/19 October
and here is the list of Scout/Guide stations
advised as of 12th October ...
Aitkenvale Guides VK4GGA
Hencamp Creek near Rollingstone
Ian/VK4ZT and Wayne/VK4YWG
Alice River Scout Group
Alligator Creek Camping Grounds
Phil/VK4HSV and Les/VK4ALS
Atherton Tablelands Guides and Scouts
Ann Street Malanda
John/VK4TL Aub/VK4AFO John/VK4DJS Dale/VK4DMC
and lots more!
includes making of electronic projects
**
Bauple Scout Group
Bauple Recreation Grounds
Rick/VK4CAW
Beaver Masters District Scouts
Rocky Creek Campsite, Landsborough
David VK4KDL
Biloela Scout Group
Camp Illawong, Lake Callide
Jim/VK4OK
Blackwater Scout Group
5 Cherry Street, Blackwater
Jim/VK4AVS
Boondall Scout Group
Main Range Scout Hall, Kondallila Falls, via Montville
John/VK4CJO
Bowen Scout Group
cnr Brisbane & Powell St, Bowen
Eric/VK4EDN
Bundaberg District Scouts
Wyper Park Burnett River
Ross/VK4JRO Ron/VK4FC Julie/VK4JJB
Cairns Scout Groups
Gordonvale Primary School
Chris/VK4ANI, John/VK4JKL, Adrian/VK4NAL
**
Edge Hill Scouts
Scout Hall Edge Hill Saturday Night
Chris/VK4ANI
**
Greenbank Scouts
Greenbank Scout Den Teviote Road.
Peter VK4JPH and Andy VK4KCS
Ingham Scout Group
Broadwater State Forest, Ingham
Mario/VK4MS
Jandowae Scout Group
High Street, Jandowae
Greg/VK4AGJ
Kareeba Scout Group
Calliope River, Yarwun near Gladstone
Wayne/VK4ZRT and Ona/VK4KKK
Kirwan Scout Group
Bluewater Scout Group
Linger Longer - Camp Tarmaroo Bluewater.
Lyndall/VK4ZM and Gavin/VK4ZZ
Laidley Scout Group
Laidley Scout Den Cobblestone Lane Laidley
Warren/VK4FJ
Mackay District Scouts
Ronallan Park Campsite, Farleigh near Mackay
Wally/VK4AIV and Mackay Amateur Radio Society Inc
Maryborough Scouts VK4WIB
Aldershot Scout Camp
Members of the Maryborough Amateur Radio Club
Milchester and Charters Towers Scout Groups
Bivouac Junction, Burdekin River
Bob/VK4WJ and Ken/VK4HAI
TARC Communications Van in attendance
Moreton Region Scouts
Allawah Camp Site, Mount Crosby
Ken/VK4AKP
Paradise Point Scout Group
GCARS Club House, Nerang
Roy/VK4LPV and Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society
Pimlico - Mundingburra Scout Group VK4SBP
Wulguru Scout Group
Woodlands Scout Group
Strand Park, The Strand
Steve/VK4SGW
A big JOTI presence !
Broadband access by Telstra Countrywide
Computers supplied by Future
**
Pioneer Park Scout Group VK4SPP
Pioneer Park Scout Den, Thuringowa
????
(urgently need operators to make it work)
Air-conditioned radio shack and a
JOTI presence too !
**
Port Curtis Scout District
Lake Awoonga, Gladstone
Ron/VK4AGS and John/VK4JWH
Queensland Branch (Scouts) VK4SAA
Baden Powell Park, Samford
Rockhampton District Scouts and Guides VK4SRD
Seeonee Park
operators Clive/VK4ACC Don/VK4BY Lyle/VK4ALD
John/VK4KDN Leigh/VK4YLW Jim/VK4HJW
John/VK4AJS Doug/VK4DUG
Roma Scout Group
Roma Scout Hall, Roma
William/VK4VHD
Ross River Guides
Herveys Range
John/VK4OB and Phil/VK4JOK
St Lucia Scout Group
Acacia Park, St Lucia
Allan/VK4KRP
Taringa-Milton-Toowong Scout Group
Tyamolum Scout Campsite, Mt Crosby
Kazufumi/VK4GX
Hope you have a great time during JOTA/JOTI
and that the youth get good opportunities
to work other groups throughout the world !
(Gavin/VK4ZZ)
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- WICEN
A regular net exists Sunday mornings 7.075 at 0830k.
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
---- -------
2003
Oct 11-12 OCEANA DX cw
Nov 1 -2 SPRING VHF-UHF Field Day
2 NZART STRAIGHT KEY NIGHT
Dec 26 ROSS HULL VHF CONTEST
2004
Aug 21-22 Lighthouse Activation Weekend.
Check the OFFICIAL VK Contest Site, www.vkham.com/contests/index.html
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ALARA AWARD
This is issued by the Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association.
Australian and New Zealand amateurs need ten ALARA members in
five VK call areas.
DX stations five contacts in four call areas.
Contacts may not be made via repeaters or the ALARA net.
REDCLIFFE CITY AWARD
Requires an Amateur Station in VK or ZL to contact a Redcliffe and Districts
Club Station (VK4) and Four Club Members to qualify. (2 members if
outside VK/ZL)
Short Wave listeners are eligible to participate in these awards.
Cost of the Award is $$A5.00 or 5 IRCs
CONTACT INFORMATION.
The Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club conducts the club net every
Sunday and Wednesday the Awards net on 3.612 MHz at 1930 Hrs.
under the callsign of VK4RC.
Club Station VK4IZ can also be heard in most VK contests.
A list of members callsigns can be had message to rdrc4@hotmail.com
WIA AWARDS ROSTER FOR AR MAGAZINE
November. presentation sample of the Zone 29 award
December. ITU allocated callsign list.
SPECIAL EVENTS
* denotes new on calender
VI8NT Update ---
All logs up to September the 22nd have now been copied and sent to VK6NE,
the QSO number would be well over 5000, this is great and VK8NSB Stuie
says "I hope that the guys who are using the callsign are enjoy themselves
on Amateur Radio".
Ron VK8NRI has been working on a VI8 Operator Award signed by The
Chief Minister, Mayor of Alice Springs and Presidents of the Alice Springs
ARC and the Darwin ARC.
This award will be forwarded to all VK8's & SWL operators who have made
QSO's using VI8NT during the 6 months.
BTW
The Darwin Amateur Radio Club of the Northern Territory, Australia
will be operating a special event station with the callsign of V.I.8.N.T
to celebrate 25 years of self government. The station will run
until the 31st Dec 2003.
QSL directly to VK6NE or via the Bureau ..
(Stuart vk8nsb)
BRAZIL, PY. Club station PY3ARD is QRV as ZW90S during 2003 to celebrate the
90th anniversary of the Gerge Black Scout Group, the oldest Scout Group in
Brazil. This call will be aired for the first time during the CQ WPX
contest. QSL via PY3ARD.
* denotes new on calender
DX EDGE, with BEACON and NET ADVICE
Central Coast Amateur Radio Club
Their Bellbird Net operates each Tuesday night from 19:00 to 20:00 hrs EST.
Frequency is 3567 Khz+/- QRM.
Controllers are Franklyn VK2DYP, Don VK2KJX, Hugh, VK2DHI and Ivan, VK2ARI.
Please join in, all welcome.
* new on calender
IARQ
Dane S57CQ, is active as YI/S57CQ from Iraq and has been heard mainly
around 14.270 MHz SSB.
He expects to be in Iraq until mid-October.
QSL is via S57DX.
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
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS.
D-88-S is QRV until November 30.
QSL via DS4CNB.
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.
* new on calender
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
The Region 3 championships run from Friday 28 November 2003 to Wednesday 3
December 2003. Over 100 competitors from more than 10 countries have
already registered for the event.
Volunteers are still required to held run the event and can register online
at the web site.
Further enquires can be directed to:
Mr. Jack Bramham, VK3WWW,
Federal ARDF coordinator,
Wireless Institute of Australia
mailto:vk3www@alphalink.com.au
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DUE TO A TECHNICAL FAULT THE AUDIO VERSIONS OF QNEWS WERE TERMINATED HERE.
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WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- DIGITAL
Effective 0000Z 1 October W7IJ has ceased operations using Winlink 3.0.
But W7IJ will begin operation with the WinLink 2000 protocol shortly.
Ham Radio at W7IJ is not a hobby, but a volunteer public service.
and he believes the best interests of the public will be served by this
station assisting in the relaying of messages, weather and general service
bulletins between non-hams and mobile stations around the world.
For more information about WinLink 2000, see the October 2003
QST and/or visit www.winlink.org
Bill W7IJ thanks all for using W7IJ for Nexus, P-Mail and Bulletin
forwarding for the past 12 years.
Winlink should come into it's own with VK Amateurs once the ACA adopt
the new 3rd party arragements, expected when the new reforms of our
licence comes into play... and THAT'S a good opportunity to remind you
all to get your submissions in, just 2 weeks left!
(Third Party communications notes from vk5 aca meeting
To amend section 5(4) of the amateur LCD to remove the prohibition of the
third party communications ("Winlink" for boats.)
Third party communications will stis the 46th year for the
annual event.
Its goal is a simple one: connecting Scouts with other Scouts around
the country and around the world by way of ham radio.
See if your Scouts can work:-
Frank M0AEU,
Luis PY3IQ,
Richard PA3BAR,
Mich LX1KQ and German Ham-scouts are the Radio staff team of DA-0-WSB
in the 46th JOTA Scout campsite in Kalkar, Germany
BUT it's the last Jamboree on the Air for Scouting Ireland (CSI)
Scouting Ireland (CSI) will participate for the last time in the 46th Scout
JOTA (Jamboree on the air) which will takes on Saturday and Sunday, 18th
and 19th October next.
Scouting Ireland (CSI) was founded in 1927 and today has in excess of 26,000
members on the island of Ireland. Boys and girls aged from six to nineteen
are supported by over four thousand volunteer adult leaders who deliver
a varied programme of activities in the out of doors and in the community.
On the 1st of January 2004, Scouting Ireland (CSI) will join with Scouting
Ireland SAI in forming a new association to be called Scouting Ireland.
If you re-read this weeks QNEWS or listen to segment two you may very
well learn of many MANY jota stations in north queensland thanks to OG.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ROAR
ROTARIANS OF AMATEUR RADIO
JA RORARY CONVENTION 2004 TSpecial Radio Station application:
License Period: 1st March till 31st May '04
(1 Mar. - 21 May will be mobile station and moving all JA zone to anounce
about the special station. 22-26 May will be operated in Friendship House.
27-31 May for closing the station).
Call sign: 8J3RI or 8N3RI, but can't know until we get the license.
Mode and Power: All mode and frequency of Amateur Radio station but not
decided yet. Power: Max. 1kW PEP for fixed station and 50W for Mobile
station.
Chief of the ROAR station: Chairman of ROAR-J JA3LHL Ken Noguchi
Schedule of Osaka Convention:
22 May (Sat) Pre-Convention (Kyoto Day) and Welcome event
23 May (Sun) Openning celemony of the Convention
24 May (Mon) 2nd Main convention, Discussion & workshop (ROAR dinner
party?)
25 May (Tue) 3rd Main Convention, Discussion & workshop
26 May (Wed) 4th Main Convention, Discussion & workshop, Closing celemony,
Closing Radio Station
Regards, Tim Masuda JH1NVZ Vice-Chairman of ROAR Asia District
REWIND
WIA FEDERAL HISTORIAN VK3AFU
HISTORY OF THE RADIO OFFICER
'in the British Merchant Navy and on Deep-Sea Trawlers.
By Joanna Greenlaw forwarded by FISTS club downunder Oct 2003.'
The first maritime radio operator was Marconi himself. He was returning to
England on the American Line SS St Paul, after a trip to New York.
He had attended an international yacht race, as a way of promoting his
invention - by transmitting the race results to the press, by radio.
Marconi set up a station on board the SS St Paul and was able to contact a
land station at the Needles, on 15 November 1899, whilst still 66 miles out.
An amazing result at that time!
This led to the first formal installation of a `ships station' on the
SS Lake Champlain in 1901, followed by others such as the Lucania and the
SS Philadelphia.
The first Radio Officers were telegraphists, who added `radio' to their
skills, but soon training schools were set up by Marconi.
A story often does the round's when "Sparks" are gathered, about a
PM of New Zealand who could claim to have been one of the very
early maritime radio operators. Around 1909, this fellow was travelling
on a liner and wished to send a telegram to the UK Chancellor of the
Exchequer and Postmaster General. He went along to the radio cabin, sat down
and sent the telegram himself, to the amazement of all.
That PM was almost certainly Sir Joseph Ward, who was prime minister
from 1906 to 1912 and again from 1928 to 1930. He had joined the
NZ Post & Telegraphs Department as a message boy in 1869
and learned Morse, as most message boys did, but was soon sacked for being
"impudent".
Later, when he became the Postmaster General AND Prime Minister, he was
well known for sending his own telegrams, when showing dignitaries around.
COMPLETE OCT 12 NEWS ENDS...TNK TO VK4'S AFS/LH/AA
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