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News from the North
from 15th September 2013
sent to undisclosed recipients
> September issue of Back-scatter delayed slightly due to Townsville CBD Transformer Explosion <
> a sample of DX-peditions
P29NO Nao/JA2VQP East Sepic Province Papua New Guinea
on air during February 2013 to January 2015 whilst volunteer
teacher at Divine Word University Wewak.CW SSB and RTTY plus might try other modes.
Ops pending getting materials together to make wire antennas
RI1ANP Nick/RW6ACM Russian Antarctic Station Progress II AN-016
Prydz Bay, Larsemann Hills, Princess Elizabeth Land, Feb 1 to Dec 31
VK0JJJ Craig/VK6JJ Mawson Base Antarctica AN-016 10 Feb to Jan 2014
ops SSB and digital modes using Flex 5000A SDR transceiver and linear amp
80 to 6metres with some emphasis on 6metre ops, including installation of
6 metre Beacon Project Inc. propagation beacon.
website craighayhow.blogspot.com.au
ZS7V Adam/ZS7V SANAE IV Base Antarctica AN-016 Feb 28 to end Feb 2014
SSB only 80-10metres
website www.qrz.co website www.qrz.com/db/ZS7V
T8GM Gerben/PG5M Palau Island OC-009 15 Sept to 19 Sept
ops 40 to 10metres CW only
website http://ww.dx.to
3D2GC-3D2CC Stan/LZ1GC and Rocky/3D2CC Club Fiji Resort, Nadi, Fiji, Viti Levu Island OC016
Sept 20 to Sept 26 ops 160 to 6 metres CW and SSB
website http://3d2gc.com
3D2GC/P-3D2CC/P Stan/LZ1GC and Rocky/3D2CC Rotuma Island OC-060 Sept 27 to Oct 11
ops on all HF bands CW and SSB
website http://3d2gc.com
VK9LL Tomas/VK2CCC (aka LY1F) Lord Howe Island OC-004 Sept 22 to Sept 29
ops focusing on 160 and 80metres during spare time
website http://www.qrz.com/db/VK9LL
website from 2010 operation http://www.qrz.lt/ly1df/vk9clh.htm
3D2GC-3D2CC Stan/LZ1GC and Rocky/3D2CC Club Fiji Resort, Nadi, Fiji, Viti Levu Island OC016
Oct 12 to Oct 15 ops 160 to 6 metres CW and SSB
website http://3d2gc.com
YB9Y Yanuarius/YB9YZ, Triadi/YB0KVN, Faisal/YB1PR, Pri/YB0ECT, Gjellani/YB1GJS,
Tatang/YB1MH, Wisnu/YB0AZ, Ronny/YB9WR, Jozardy/YD1JZ, Kasmuri/YD1MRI, Danu/YD1GCL,
Terr Terry/YC1KAF, Rizal/YD1ORZ, Suryadi/YB0JS, Yoyon/YB1CCF, Heri/YB1KAR, Terry/YC1KAF,
YL Ria/YC0KVM, YL Susana/YD1LUX, Randi/YC0RAN, Syafruddin/YB9SB, YL Laily/YB0TSU,
Edy/YD1XUH, Achmad/YC1CDV, Wahyu/YC1CWK, Ujang/YC0LLY, Sadao/WK1S/JA1PBV
and Dervin/PD9X Mapia Islands OC-276 20 Oct to 28 Oct.
Ops 160 to 6 metres CW SSB and the digital modes
website http://yb9y.com
CE0Y Jose/CE0HYO, Gustavo/CX2AM, Humberto/CX3AN, Gustavo/CX3CE, Mario/CX4CR,
Gen/EA5HPX and Francisco/EA7FTR, Hanga Roa Easter Island Nov 1 to Nov 7
Callsign yet to be advised. Ops 160 to 6metres using 3 stations simultaneously
using CW SSB and the Digital Modes.
Website http://easterisland2013.com
E6RQ and E6SG Alan/VK4WR and Graeme/VK4FI, Alofi, Niue OC-040 from the Coral Gardens Motel
Dec 7 to Dec 17. Ops primarily 6 and 10metres with some ops also 40 through to 15meters.
H40FN Sigi/DK9FN Lata, Nendo Island, Temotu Province Solomon Islands OC-100
21 Dec to 10 Jan
website http://www.qrz.com/db/H40FN
Heard Island January Heard Island January 2015 by Cordell Expeditions
http://www.heardisland.org
Vlad Alert !
Vlad/UA4WHX is now active as T10VB from the breakaway territory between the
River Dniester and the eastern Moldovan border with Ukraine called "Transnistria".
Transnistria declared independence in 1990 from the Republic of Moldova.
You can read more about Transnistria at websites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transnistria
http://www.transnistria.info
Currently, Transnistria is NOT a DXCC entity because it does not meet the current DXCC Criteria.
Vlad started his activity on Friday, August 30th, and has been on 80/40/30/20/17/15 meters
mainly on CW but some SSB.
> a sample of Special Events on air
II0GMC - celebrating the achievements of Guglielmo Marconi 28 June to 31 December
Activity 80 to 6metres including WARC - SSB and the digital modes.
Website www.m0oxo.com/702-ii0gmc-ses-guglielmo-marconi.html
Special Prefix OO - celebrating His Royal Highness Prince Philippe becoming
the new King of Belgium and the 20 the new King of Belgium and the 20 year reign of His Royal Highness King Albert II
all radio amateurs with a Belgian license will be allowed to use the prefix "OO" instead of
"ON" from July 21st until and including September 20th, 2013.
Belgian vanity callsigns (with only one letter in the suffix) may not change
their prefix. Some vanity callsigns already have an "OO" prefix.
DB100AWPB - celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Ausbesserungswerk Paderborn
of the German Railway. 1st Jan to 31 Dec 160m to 70cm CW SSB RTTY PSK FM
Website: www.qrz.com/db/DB100AWPB
DL100OUI - celebrating the first commercial radio contact between Germany
and the United States, from Hannover to Tuckerton NJ
after completion of a 258 metre high radio tower at Eilvese on 20 June 1913.
1 Mar to 31 Dec
VI100ACT - commemorating the centenary of Canberra, capital of Australia
Canberra Region Amateur Radio Club members activating the special event call
from 15 Mar to 31 Dec LF through to VHF using multiple modes.
Website: www.qrz.coWebsite: www.qrz.com/db/VI100ACT
> most wanted DX entities list
surf to http://www.dxpub.net/MOST-WANTED-SURVEY.html
[ some information for above bulletins gleaned from
- Oceania DX Group Inc News
- The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster DX Bulletin
- ARRL DX Bulletin
- WIA News Service
- Facebook ]
Part 1 - NEWS Summary
News from Central Queensland
- AGM Central Highlands
- Clairview Gathering
News from North Queensland
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net this Tuesday
- Communications Support Events where your help is needed
- TARC Boomerang Magazines
- TARC Communications Support for 2013
- North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention
- theTARCinc Annual General Meeting 2013
- TARC Australia Day Long Weekend Family Radio Camp
- TARC does the JMFD 2014
News from the Naughty Lad
- Noels Nutty Campers
Part 2 - Whispers On The Ether
- Nil this week
Part 3 - News Section
Buy Swap and Sell and Wanted
- Pauls IC-718 needs a good home
- Young Noely needs a Mic Hanger
- Victor needs a dual bander for the - Victor needs a dual bander for the shack
- Rob has the gear you want
- Budgie has a HF setup all ready to go
- 706 for the right price - but you have to travel!
- Communications Support Events
TARC Services
- Book Book Book !
- Exams Service
- contacting theTARCinc
WICEN
- WICEN Net
Part 4 - http references
Part 5 - Regional Activities
Part 6 - NQ HF Propagation
Part 7 - VHF Net Callbacks
News from Central Queensland
- AGM Central Highlands
CHARC 25 Year Club Celebration - You are invited !
The Central Highlands Amateur Radio Association Inc is celebrating
the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Club, and the invitation is out
for past, present and future members and family to attend the celebrations
at the famous Central Highlands AGM Weekend, which will include a
Sausage Sizzle Lunch, BBQ Dinner, Drinks, Happy Hour, AGM, Monster Multi Draw,
Money Board & the famous MONSTER Auction.
The event will be an excellent opportunity for everyone to catch up and to talk about
the pastimes of thethe pastimes of the Hobby and our club!
Vital details -
When:
from 4pm Friday 27th September to 12pm Sunday 29th September, 2013
Where:
Camp Fairbairn near Emerald, Central Queensland
How Much:
Overnight Visitation Fee: $13.20 per person, per night (FLAT FEE - NO CHILDREN'S RATE)
(Children under 6 years Free)
Day Visit Only: $6.60 per person, per day (FLAT FEE - NO CHILDREN'S RATE)
Lunch: Sausage Sizzle will be available for $2.00 per sausage on bread with onion & sauce
Cans of Softdrink $1.50 each
Lunch Deal: Sausage on bread and can of drink $3.00
BBQ Dinner: $17.00 per person.
This includes Steak, Rissoles & Sausages with Onion, Salad and Dessert
Breakfast on Sunday: $7.00 per person.
This includes Bacon, Eggs, Toast or Muffin and Fruit Juice
Do not wait until the last minute as you might miss out on overnight accommodation.
Latest date for RSVP is Friday 13th September.
You need to advise number of people attending, for catering purposes.
RSVP either via email [qrm] vk4wch [at] wia [dot] org [dot] aRSVP either via email [qrm] vk4wch [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au
or by phone/sms 07 49827459 or 0412038033
Send any enquiries via the same channels.
Have a great day and see you there !
Helen Wood - Secretary
Central Highlands Amateur Radio Association Inc
- Clairview Gathering
The Clairview Gathering is a yearly event where Radio Amateurs meet
at a spot on the coast between Rockhampton and Mackay to relax, talk
radio, re-establish acquaintances and participate in the world renown
Saturday Night Mega-Auction. There might even be some fox-hunting and
there will definitely be RAFFLES ! There is a rumour going about that
a large contingent of Nutty Campers from the south will be on site.
The Gathering is one of the main revenue raisers for the
Rockhampton and District Amateur Radio Club Inc and
Mackay Amateur Radio Association.
It happens in 2014 during the first weekend in May from
Friday evening 2nd to Sunday morn 4th May.
Those who are keen to chill out completely in one of the most relaxing
and laid backand laid back venues in the cosmos arrive earlier and stay later.
The Clairview Gathering is so popular that on-site accommodation is
close to being booked out already, so if you want to go you will have to be
very quick. Otherwise there are nice camp, caravan or motor-home sites available too.
For further details contact RADAR Club Secretary Clive VK4ACC
on home phone 07 49271216 or mobile 0429632815
To book your camping spot contact the BarraCrab Caravan Park Clairview
http://www.barracrabcp.com.au/
on 07 49560190
News from North Queensland
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net this Tuesday
One of the friendliest radio nets in the land happens
this Tuesday evening from 7-30pm on the Townsville
UHF Repeater ... the Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net !
The net is open to young and old, YL or OM and is a
golden opportunity for anyone who needs practice
on-air to go onto the net as 2nd operator.
Everyone welcome to participate - especially the YLs!
- Communications Support Events where your help is needed !
ThThe next events coming up that need your support are ...
Sun 29 Sept - TCAC King Of The Hill Hillclimb Heat Four Mount Stuart
A chance to get out in the field and mix your radio with high speed organized autosports.
Operators needed to man the Start and Flying Finish positions on the Mount Stuart Road.
7-30am start, a free burger or steak sandwich at lunchtime, finish by 3-30pm
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, ME, Michael Aldridge, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, more needed
Sat 12 and Sun 13 Oct - Whitsunday Region Endurance Riders Euri Gold Farms Endurance Ride
A weekend of radio out of town with Ride Base near the end of Euri Creek Road East,
a bit north out of town from Bowen. 5, 20, 40 and 80km rides with some starting on
Saturday and finishing sometime Sunday afternoon.It's half way between Townsville
and Mackay - so the Mackay radio dudes should join in too !
Your chance to get out into some lovely countryside, set up camp with a portable station
or three (Friday afternoon setup is ok ! ) and communicor three (Friday afternoon setup is ok ! ) and communicate in a relaxing fashion
as the horsies and riders go by, day and night.
- there is a possibility that the date might change .. keep an ear on the news -
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4AAH, VK4ME, VK4YWG, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, more needed
Help us out !
Please contact Gavin/VK4ZZ either on mobile 0427182469 or on
email vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au as soon as you can.
- TARC Boomerang Magazines
Are you a TARC member and want to participate ?
Contact Captain Boomerang (Chris/VK4FR)
on mobile 0402013097 or
on email [qrm] ctmegaw [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
- TARC Communications Support for 2013
Sunday 29 September
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 4 Mount Stuart
Sat 12 to Sun 13 Oct
- WRERA Euri Gold Farms Endurance Ride - near Bowen
Please contact Gavin/VK4ZZ either on mobile 0427182469 or on
email vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au as soon as you can
figure if you can support any of these events.
- North Queensland Amateur Rad- North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention
The 21st Bi-ennial North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention will be happening
in Charters Towers from Thursday 3rd to Monday 7th October 2013, with
primary venue and events happening at the Charters Towers Golf Club
from afternoon Friday 4th to Sunday afternoon 6th October.
Displays, Talks, Awards, Raffles, Prizes, a home brew afternoon, some golfing combined
with ARDF, the Monster Auction and some serious socialising will all be a part of the
convention proceedings.
There are some school reunions happening at the same time and motel and cabin
accommodation is scarce, but can be had if you ring around or head online.
Book your accommodation now!
Deadline for Convention registration is Sunday September 22nd 2013.
- theTARCinc Annual General Meeting 2013
The Annual General Meeting of The Townsville Amateur Radio Club will be
happening on Sunday November 24th 2013.
Whoop-de-doo you say - but wait, what is that delicious smell you can
detect from 9 weeks into the fdetect from 9 weeks into the future ?
Thats what it is !
The event is starting with a pancake breakfast from 7am to 8-30am
with the goop made from Lexs secret receipe, slightly modified by
Rob/VK4RB and then slightly further modified and put together by Kooka/VK4FRJG
and cooked up by the Iron Faraday Cage Chefs. Yummmie !
After the sumptuous pancake feast the nuts and bolts of the
Annual General Meeting will take place.
Where do you go to ?
Area 2 - Rossiter Park Aitkenvale via Kimball Street of course !
AGM Agenda and Proxy Forms published in October and November 2013 Back-scatter.
Please advise attendance numbers no later than Tuesday 19th November Social Meeting
for catering purposes - else you will go hungry and your pancake craving will not
cease !
Listed so far VK4s ZZ, ZM, FRJG
this raving plug issued by - Gavin Reibelt VK4ZZ, Secretary 2013, theTARCinc.
- TARC Australia Day Long Weekend Family Radio Camp
Happening from Friday afternoon 24th to Monday afternoon 27th January 2014 at :
Girl GuidesGirl Guides Association of Queensland Campsite and Training Centre,
46-56 Toolakea Beach Road, Bluewater.
AX4WIT will be on-air from the camp to provide directions and contact.
Assessors on site for exams and tutoring. Foundation Manuals and 2014 Callbooks
available for sale onsite.
Activities will include:
Cooking of the dampers and other bush recipes
(bring your camp oven or use the comprehensive kitchen facilities plus bring
your favourite recipes and ingredients),
Raising of the Flag
(and try to remember all the words to the National Anthem),
Throwing of the Infernal Thong (release that pent up stress!)
Swimming (bring yer cozzies and inflatables for swimming in the Bluewater Creek),
Antenna elevation practice
(including learning how to use the VK4PRO Pneumatically Assisted Height Acquisition Device),
Portable demonstrations of computer-based radio comms,
Workshops on Computer Backup using imaging software
(bring at least a 4gig USB stick to receive bootable utilities and your portable USB drive)
T-shirT-shirt printing using the club silk screens
(bring along pre-washed t-shirts or polo shirts or even tea towels to
get the club insignia printed on them),
Bushwalking along the well marked trekking trails.
plus much, much more.
Don't get the wrong idea though, this long weekend will be a VERY relaxing one -
and its an all-weather event !
Cost of a powered camp site or a bed in Bluewater House is $13 per person per night.
Day visitors pay $6.50 per person.
The Master and Romana have already reserved the Leaders Room.
You need to supply your own condiments such as salt and pepper and also bring
your own washing up detergent and tea towels.
For those also using the Bluewater House accommodation you need to bring your
own pillow and linen.
Need more info ? Then call og VK4ZZ on 0427182469
or email [qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au
- TARC does the JMFD 2014
theTARCinc will be participating in the John Moyle Field Day weekend
from Friday afternoon 14th to Sunday afternoon 16th March 2013 at
the Girl Guidthe Girl Guides Association of Queensland Baden Powell Campsite and Training Centre,
Toolakea Beach Road, Bluewater.
(newsreader help - Toolakea pronounced Too - la - key - a :-) )
Portable operation is the go so make sure you bring plenty of batteries
and whisper quiet generators if you can.
The campsite features :
Operating in the "Big Hut", Sleeping in "Bluewater House",
Swimming at "Pioneers Reach", Bluewater Creek.
a short drive to the Dew Drop Inn at Yabulu for creature comforts,
a firepit should bush cooking take your fancy.
plus its only a half hour drive from the Thuringowa Central CBD!
(newsreader help - Thuringowa pronounced Thur - in - gaw - a :-) )
Logging for the event will be done by a dude that can type using a
12V powered netbook running the latest version of VKCL,
there will be lots of antennae lofting and tweaking, operating in a
location that can be used what ever weather is happening plus plenty
of chances to kick back and socialise.
There will also be available on site trThere will also be available on site training and assessment services should
you feel like getting or upgrading your licence.
Cost of a powered camp site or a bed in Bluewater House is $13 per person per night.
Day visitors pay $6.50 per person.
You need to supply your own condiments such as salt and pepper and also
bring your own washing up detergent and tea towels.
For those also using the Bluewater House accommodation you need to bring your
own pillow and linen.
Hope to see you there - come rain or shine !
JMFD Rules and information available on the WIA National Website -
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/johnmoyle/
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News from the Naughty Lad
- Noels Nutty Campers
Noel VK4NL has been organising the famous and popular
Noels Nutty Campers weekends away for many years.
Now, here are some more dates and venues
for a chance for you to join in the Nutty Camping.
October 25/26/27 Rainbow Waters - Carlo Point
http://www.rainbowwaterhttp://www.rainbowwaters.com.au/
Interested in heading along to one of these funtastic weekends ?
Contact Noel via email
[qrm] vk4nlnoel [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
on on the mobily 0413958216
to find out more !
Part 2 - Whispers On The Ether
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- Nil this week
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- News Section
- Buy Swap and Sell and Wanted
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- Pauls IC-718 needs a good home
Paul/VK4DJ has had to let his licence and his radio shack go as he has moved
to one of Gods Waiting Rooms.
His hardly used Icom IC-718 with 30A power supply, manuals and cases can be yours
for only $800 ONO
Please contact Ken/VK4QZ either on telephone 07-47515465 or on email
[qrm] KEN_CASSIDY2000 [at] yahoo [dot] com [qrm]
- Young Noely needs a Mic Hanger
Noel/VK4NL needs to track down a mic hanger thingie for a
Yaesu MD100 Microphone.Yaesu MD100 Microphone. If you have one then please
drop young Noely a line at
[qrm] vk4nlnoel [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
- Victor needs a dual bander for the shack
Victor VK4FVWD from the Burdekin is after a dual band VHF/UHF mobile rig
to put in the shack. If you have one that needs a good home,
ring Victor on 0409958424 to tell him more !
- Rob has the gear you want
Rob VK4ARQ has the following gear available for sale
Icom IC-718 HF Transceiver
Icom Ps-15 PSU
Icom AH4 Auto Tuner.
All the gear is in great condition and have not had much use.
Rob would like to get $1500 for the lot but is open to all sensible offers.
Rob will split the gear but only if you make him real desperate.
Contact Rob up at Mount Fox on telephone 07-47775180 to find out more.
- Budgie has a HF setup all ready to go
David VK4BDJ aka BuDJie has the following complete setup for sale ..
Kenwood TS-140S includes CAT board....mounting bracket and operating and service manuals
AT-130 manual ATU
Dick Smith Power supply VK PowerMasteDick Smith Power supply VK PowerMaster 13.8 volts
All in reasonable condition for their age
and all that BuDJie is asking for is
$300 the lot
contact David VK4BDJ either on email
[qrm] djmunn [at] bigpond [dot] com
or on telephone
07-47786302
- 706 for the right price - but you have to travel!
Bob VK4KNO has a ICOM IC706MK2G multi band transceiver for sale
for only $500 - the only thing is you will need to pick it up
from Bob's QTH at Rossville via Cooktown.
Ring Bob VK4KNO now on 07-40603928
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- Communications Support Events
Atherton Tablelands Region
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator Stuart Dunk VK4SDD 0407700096
Fri 27 to Sun 29 Sept - FNERA Cordillera Trail 3x80/3x40/3x20 and Harness
Sat 2 to Sun 3 Nov - FNERA Brooklyn 80/40/20 and Harness
Townsville Region
The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator Gavin "Og" Reibelt VK4ZZ 0427182469
Sun 29 Sept - TCAC King Of The Hill HillcliSun 29 Sept - TCAC King Of The Hill Hillclimb Heat Four - Mount Stuart
Sat 12 to Sun 13 Oct - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Endurance Ride - near Bowen
Sat 28 to Sun 29 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity
Mackay Region
Mackay Amateur Radio Association Inc
- Co-ordinator George Adams VK4HAN 0413289220
Sat 16 and Sun 17 Nov - Koumala Breakaway Ride
Want to help out ? Contact the co-ordinator in your region and join in the fun !
TARC Services
- Book Book Book !
WIA Foundation Licence Manuals 2nd Edition
$20 per copy in Townsville
See Gavin VK4ZZ to obtain yours !
- TARC WIA Exams Information
Exam sessions in the North Queensland
region are held on demand with WIA Assessors
and assessment packs available for all 3
levels of licensing.
Contact theTARCinc WIA Exams Co-ordinator Ray/VK4NET
on home phone 47234351 to have a
mutually suitable date and
WIA Assessors assigned to your
assessment.
Further information also available at
theTARCinc website ...
http://www.tarc.org.au
- contacting theTARCi- contacting theTARCinc
email address [qrm] vk4wit [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
phone contact 07-47234351
aprs short message protocol to VK4ZZ
snailmail po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
Facebook - search on Townsville Amateur Radio Club
homepage http://www.tarc.org.au - home of The Stink and Family !
Want to help add or correct something in this Dispatch ?
contact the bleary og VK4ZZ by dropping a line to
[qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
- WICEN >> since 1946 << -
- WICEN NQ >> since 1971 << -
- Curly Wind Season has ended, however have you checked your shack
and your antenna to see how they went during the wet season ?
Its a good time to make repairs, do replacements and get ready for action !
- WICEN NET
WICEN Queensland holds a net every Sunday on 7075kHz from 8-30am (2230UTC)
The net calls in regular stations and then invites new stations to call in.
If conditions are poor on 7MHz, net control might move to around 3600kHz
depending on how pliable the net operators are.
MixMix it with other WICEN ops and call in on the net !!
Try also the pre-WICEN net on 20metres
John/VK4LJ Gold Coast conducts the call-in on the
ANZA Net frequency 14183kHz from 08-10am (2210UTC)
EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES IARU REGION 3
3.600, 7.110, 14.300, 18.160 and 21.360 MHz
(Gavin VK4ZZ)
Regional Activities:
September
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net - Tue 24th Sept from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
- Central Highlands ARC AGM Weekend Camp Fairbairn near Emerald - Fri arvo 27 to Sun morn 29 Sept
- TCAC King Of The Hill Hillclimb Round 4 Comms Support - Sun Sept 29 from 7-30am
October
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 1st Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- 21st North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention Charters Towers - Thur 3 to Mon midday 7 Oct
- TARC Project Night - Tue 8th Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- WRERA Euri Gold Farms Endurance Ride Sat 12 to Sun 13 Oct near Bowen
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 15th Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Jamboree On- Jamboree On The Air Sat 19 to Sun 20 Oct
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net - Tue 22nd Oct from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
November
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 5th Nov from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th Nov from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th Nov from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- theTARCinc AGM - Sun 24th Nov from 7am - Area 2 - Rossiter Park Aitkenvale
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net Tue 26th Nov from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
December
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 3rd Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 10th Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Xmas Party - Sun 15th Dec from 2pm - Venue TBA
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 17th Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Does the Xmas Lights Tour - Fri 20th Dec from 7pm
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net Tue 24th Dec from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
January
- TARC Club Meeting Recess until Fe- TARC Club Meeting Recess until February 2014
- TARC Australia Day Weekend Family Radio Camp Jan 24 25 26 27 - Bluewater Guides Camp
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net - 28th Jan from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
March
- TARC does the John Moyle Memorial Field Day Mar 14 15 16 - Bluewater Guides Camp
May
- RADAR-MARC Clairview Gathering - Fri 2nd to Sun 4th May Clairview Beach Holiday Park
June
- Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Sat 28th to Sun 29th June 2014
September
- TCAC Cardwell 150 Rally - in conjunction with the Cardwell 150 year celebrations and
the Trains Planes and Automobiles Show - Sat 13th September 2014
Holiday planning
Public Holidays in North Queensland
2013
Mon 7th Oct - Labour Day Holiday
Wed 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Thu 26th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
On Tuesday 30 October 2012 amendments to the Holidays Act 1983
were passed by Queensland Parliament prescribing that from 2013,
the Birthday of the Sovereign (Queen's Birthday) public holiday
is to be observed on is to be observed on the second Monday in June and the
Labour Day public holiday is to be observed on the first Monday in October.
2014
Wed 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Mon 27th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 18th Apr - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 19th Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
Mon 21st Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Fri 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 9th Jun - Queens Birthday Holiday
Mon 6th Oct - Labour Day Holiday
Thu 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Fri 26th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
Source - QLD Government Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Holiday planning
Queensland School Terms and
Student Free Days
2013
Term 3 - Mon 8th July to Fri 20th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 8th Oct to Fri 13th Dec
Student Free Day - Mon 21st Oct
2014
Term 1 - Tue 28th Jan to Fri 4th Apr
Term 2 - Tue 22nd Apr to Fri 27th June
Term 3 - Mon 14th July to Fri 19th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 7th Oct to Fri 12th Dec
Student Free Day - Mon 20th Oct
Source - QLD Government Department of Education and Training
- Regional Net- Regional Nets
Monday Evening - Mackay Club Net - VK4WIM Net Control - 3597kHz from 0930Z
Tuesday Evening - RADAR Net - VK4WIR Net Control - 3613kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - Gold Coast Net - VK4WIG Net Control - 3605kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - The TREC Memorial Net - VK4WAT Net Control - 3588kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - Sunshine Coast Net - VK4WIS Net Control - 3660kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - Hervey Bay Net - VK4CHB Net Control - 3615kHz from 0730Z
Friday Evening - Central Highlands Club Net - VK4WCH Net Control - 3618kHz from 1000Z
Friday Evening - Lockyer Valley Club Net - VK4WIL Net Control - 3570kHz from 0930Z
Saturday Evening - Darling Downs Net - VK4WID Net Control - 3587kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Morning - WICEN QLD Net - VK4IQ Net Control - 7075kHz from 2230Z
Sunday Evening - North Queensland Net - VK4WIT Net Control - 3605.4kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Evening - Dalby and Districts Net - VK4BAD Net Control - 3585kHz from 1000Z
Every Morning - The Gnarly Net - All the Morse and Voice you Every Morning - The Gnarly Net - All the Morse and Voice you can have for breakfast
3600kHz 6am or earlier for the Morse, Voice happens after the Morse
Every Morning - The Aircraft Enhancement Net - Get those Hairy Planes to propagate your signal.
144.125MHz USB from 7-30am from Far North to Central Queensland.
Every Afternoon - The Friendly Afternoon Net - Wake up from your power nap and get radio-active.
Make your ham shack a happy place on 7115kHz from 4pm
Mon, Wed and Fri - VK CW Beginners Net from 0930UTC on 7190kHz ñ QRM
- D-Star Nets :
Wednesday Evening - Gold Coast ARS VK4WIG DV Dongle and Gateway Access DCS014 Reflector Port B
from 0930Z
Up and coming on air Contests and Special Events :
Oct Sat 5th and Sun 6th Oceania DX Contest Phone Section 050800UTC to 090800UTC
Oct Sat 12th and Sun 13th Oceania DX Contest CW Section 120800UTC to 130800UTC
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/oceania/
Oct Sat 19th and Sun 20th Jamboree On Oct Sat 19th and Sun 20th Jamboree On The Air
http://scout.org/en/information_events/events/jota
Oct Sat 26th and Sun Oct 27th CQ World Wide SSB DX Contest 260001UTC to 272359UTC
http://www.cqww.com/
Nov Sat 9th and Sun 10th Japan International DX Contest SSB 090700UTC to 101300UTC
http://www.jidx.org/
Nov Sat 23rd and Sun Nov 24th CQ World Wide CW DX Contest 230001UTC to 242359UTC
http://www.cqww.com/
- HTTP references :
theTARCinc Web Site http://www.tarc.org.au
Townsville IRLP info http://irlp.themalefamily.net/
Townsville APRS info http://vk4zz.no-ip.org
Online radio courses http://www.radioelectronicschool.com
JOTA information http://www.international.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iMenuID=17658077
Lighthouse Lightship Weekend http://illw.net
- WIANews sources :
Tune North Queensland Net throughout Queensland and PNG
from 7-30pm Sundays on -
HF: 3605.4kHz
and in Townsville/Thuringowa 8pm Sundays on
VHF: 146.100 / 146.700 MHz
(the VK4RAT 2m repeater)
Tune WIANEWS in North Queensland on SundaTune WIANEWS in North Queensland on Sundays -
HF : from VK2 0000Z 1845 / 3595/ 5425/ 7146 / 10125 / 14170.2 / 28320kHz
HF : from VK3 0030Z 3615 / 7158 / 10130kHz
HF : from VK4 2300Z 1843 / 3605 / 7070 / 7130kHz
HF : from VK5 2330Z 1843 / 3550 / 7135kHz
HF : from VK6 0100Z 3583 / 7140 / 10125 / 14130 / 29680kHz
HF : from VK7 2300Z 3570 / 7140 / 14130 / 28525kHz
HF : from VK8 2330Z 3555 / 7193 / 10137 / 14337kHz
6m: from VK2 0001Z 52525kHz FM
6m: from VK5 2330Z 53100kHz AM
6m: from VK7 2300Z 53825kHz FM
6m: from VK6 0100Z 53800kHz FM
2m: from Cairns 2300Z 146950kHz FM
2m: from Townsville 2300Z 146700kHz FM
2m: from Mackay 2300Z 147000kHz FM
2m: from Rockhampton 2300Z 146700kHz FM
Timeline for monitoring.
2300Z 1843 AM, 3570, 3605, 7070, 7130, 7140, 14130, 28525, 53825kHz
2330Z 1843, 3550, 7135, 7193, 10137, 14337, 53100kHz
0001Z 1845 AM, 3595 AM, 5425, 7146 AM, 10125, 14170.2, 28320, 52525kHz
0030Z 3615, 7158, 10130kHz
0100Z 3583, 7140, 10120, 14130, 29680, 53800kHz
Frequency List for transceiver memory
181843, 1845,
3550, 3555, 3570, 3583, 3595, 3605, 3615,
5425,
7070, 7130, 7135, 7140, 7146, 7158, 7193
10120, 10125, 10130, 10137,
14116, 14130, 14170.4, 14337,
28320, 28525, 29680
52525, 53100, 53800, 53825kHz
- NQ HF Propagation
To all the HF Rebroadcasters...
Keep Up the Excellent Work!!
You are our backup if other sources fail!
This week's reports from -
John VK4FNQ at Majestic Towers
1840 0/0 1843 0/0 1845 0/0
3550 0/0 3565 0/0 3570 0/0 3582 0/0 3595 0/0 3605 0/0 3615 0/0
5425 0/0
7070 5/9 7090 0/0 7101 0/0 7130 5/5 7135 5/7 7140 5/2 (7140 0/0 VK6) 7146 5/2 7158 0/0 7193 5/2
10120 0/0 10125 5/1 10132.9 0/0 10137 5/7
14116 0/0 14130 5/3* (14130 5/9 VK6) 14170 5/8 14337 5/9
18120 0/0
21170 0/0
24950 0/0
27225 0/0
28320 0/0 28470 0/0 28525 0/0
29120 0/0 29680 5/4 QSB
52525 0/0 53100 0/0 53800 0/0 53825 0/0
* QRM
# QSB
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the WIA News and QNEWS transmissions.
News transmission by Richard VK4FRJG
at Cranrook North Queensland - 20130915 9-00am
CallbacCallbacks by Richard VK4FRJG
at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20130915 9-35am
VK4APE Peter and Christine at Charters Towers
VK4ZDP David and Janetta at Garradunga (DX !)
VK4AE Denis and Robyn at Kirwan
VK4AYR Mark at Ayr
VK4BJS Bradley at Bushland Beach
VK4IGM Iain and Sheila VK4PAL at West End
VK4OT Jason at Heatley
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4DB Ian and Denise VK4FCDB at Condon
VK4PQ Peter at Mount Louisa
VK4LU Ray and Susan at West End
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the North Queensland Net
Callbacks by Richard VK4FRJG
at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20130915 08-25pm
VK4XZ Bill at VK4FRJG QTH Cranbrook
VK4PQ Peter at Mount Louisa
VK4AE Denis and Robyn at Kirwan
VK4FUQ Felix at Ingham
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas
VK4FLAA Rodney at Tolga (DX !)
VK4ZM Lyndall at Vincent
VK4DMC Dale at Atherton (DX !)
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see you at the North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention - Charters Towers
and cheers fm Gavin/VK4ZZ
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