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News from the North
from 20th October 2013
sent to undisclosed recipients
> our thoughts go out to all involved fighting and surviving bushfires at the moment -
hoping that the weather turns right for you and that you are able to rebuild <
here is a dispatch from Phil/VK2JOK - along with a poster for the concert
Hi Friends of Fiddlin' Phil,
Just letting you know that we will be relocating to Lesley's parents in Bowral today
and I will be travelling to work from there. I just thought I'd send this update as
it does look a bit scary on the news if you are overseas or interstate - or even on
the other side of Sydney. I think that we will actually be OK here in Wentworth Falls,
however, as you have seen on the news, the conditions will worsen over the next few days.
If the State Mine fire near Lithgow and the Mt Victoria fire do join up and then get driven
by strong winds tomorrow, it could be a threatening situation in which case Katoomba, Leura
and Wentworth Falls will be evacuated.
I worked over the weekenI worked over the weekend to remove as much green waste as I could and prepare and also did
a run down to Penrith yesterday to store my big mixing desk, hard drives, violins and other
instruments in one of our schools - leadership at the CEO has been very supportive of
staff in fire areas.
Relocating to Bowral in a calm and easy manner will enable me to travel to work over the next
week in the knowledge that Lesley and Sasha are safe with her parents. And yes, I know that
there are fires along the M5 and Northern Road but I'll keep an eye on reports and those fires
are not nearly as threatening as the 2 big fires to the West of us here.
So...... we are fine and I can report that we will definitely be safe.
May I bring your attention to a concert happening at St Finbar's Catholic Church on Sunday November 10th.
I had planned this Chamber music concert at the Church some months ago but it will now be a benefit
concert with proceeds going to the Diocesan Bushfire Fund. This concert will feature both the
PenritPenrith/Mountains and Blacktown Captivate Orchestras as well as our Captivate Staff Chamber Orchestra.
I did the orchestration as the orchestral parts for this concerto are not published. This was at the
St Finbar's Concert last year. This concert will be even better than last year and we are hoping for
a lot of support to raise funds for the bushfire appeal.
It is mainly a primary aged orchestra and most of these students have only been learning for a few years.
It would be great if as many on this list could make it to this concert -
When: Sunday November 10th at 3 PM
Where: St Finbar's Catholic Church - Glenbrook
What: Chamber Music Concert with our Captivate String Orchestras and also our Staff Chamber Orchestra
How much: Entry by donation. This Church holds about 400 and is a beautiful concert venue
- it would be wonderful to affirm these students and teachers and raise as much as we can towards
the Bushire Appeal.
If you are also in a bushfire area, then please stay safe and our prayers are with youIf you are also in a bushfire area, then please stay safe and our prayers are with you also.
Regards, Phil VK2JOK
> 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.com/db/ZS7V
YB9Y Yanuarius/YB9YZ, Triadi/YB0KVN, Faisal/YB1YB9Y Yanuarius/YB9YZ, Triadi/YB0KVN, Faisal/YB1PR, Pri/YB0ECT, Gjellani/YB1GJS,
Tatang/YB1MH, Wisnu/YB0AZ, Ronny/YB9WR, Jozardy/YD1JZ, Kasmuri/YD1MRI, Danu/YD1GCL,
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 22 Oct to 28 Oct.
Ops 160 to 6 metres CW SSB and the digital modes
website http://yb9y.com
X4066 Jose/CE0HYO, Gustavo/CX2AM, Humberto/CX3AN, Gustavo/CX3CE, Mario/CX4CR,
Gen/EA5HPX and Francisco/EA7FTR, Hanga Roa Easter Island Nov 1 to Nov 7
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 LH40FN 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 2015 by Cordell Expeditions
http://www.heardisland.org
> 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
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 caCanberra 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.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
- VK4RAR Guided Tour and BBQ
- RADARinc Annual Dinner
- Clairview Gathering
News from North Queensland
- You are invited to an Annual Lecture
- TARC taking orders on WIA 2014 Callbooks
- TARC Boomerang Magazines
- TARC Communications Support for 2014
- 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 WanteBuy Swap and Sell and Wanted
- nil this week
- 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
- VK4RAR Guided Tour and BBQ
Members, support crews and friends of RADARinc are invited along to the picnic area at Mount Archer - Rockhampton
to participate in a Sausage Sizzle provided by the Club, and be taken on a guided tour
of the VK4RAR Mount Archer Repeater Complex.
It is happening this Sunday October 27th from 11am, after the WIA News Transmission.
BYO salads, drinks, deserts and seating.
This is being done as a social event and to introduce members who have not seen the gear
the club maintains on Mt Archer.
All new members have a special invitation to attend.
A special note too - APRS and echolink are up and running once again. Thanks Jim VK4JYM.
(Clive/VK4ACC)
- RADARinc Annual D- RADARinc Annual Dinner
The Famous RADAR CLUB Annual Dinner is happening on Saturday 7th December from 6-30pm
at Frenchville Sports Club. Cost only $25 ea.
There will be RAFFLES (It is believed that a new rig and new iPad have been donated for the event!)
All welcome to attend the dinner. Friends and children welcome.
Could even be a secret Santa and a secret Melbourne Cup race?
(Clive/VK4ACC)
- 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 weekenIt 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 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.
News from Kooka who overnighted there on Monday 7th Oct is that
Sites 38 (closest to highway) to 49 have already been booked by Hams.
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
- You are invited to an Annual Lecture
You are invited to the inaugural Peter Lewis Arlett Memorial Annual Lecture in Power, Energy and Society
Professor Peter ArlProfessor Peter Arlett was the former Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering and
Pro-Vice Chancellor - Research. He was a significant force within James Cook University and the wider
Townsville Community. Many of his colleagues and former students now contribute to engineering in
North Queensland via a range of organisations, inspired in no small part by Prof. Arlett's enthusiasm
and unique modus operandi.
As a celebration of his contributions over many years, the IEEE North Queensland Section would like to
inaugurate an Annual Public Lecture Series, with speakers selected to present lectures on inspirational
and intellectual topics of their choice relevant to engineering in our society, with a view that Prof. Arlett
would be in judgement should they stray too far from reality.
In short, we aim for the lectures to be technically informative, but practical.
Speaker
Mr John O'Brien of GHD Hill Michael (former Executive Chairman of Hill Michael Associates Consulting)
Where
Padua Theatre (Room 40-105) James Padua Theatre (Room 40-105) James Cook University, Douglas Campus
When
5pm, 31 October 2013
RSVP Mohan.Jacob@jcu.edu.au
Refreshments will be served afterwards.
The Peter Arlett lecture has been coordinated with the Charles Barton Medal Awards Night which showcases
the work of four engineering students across multiple disciplines.
The evening commences with the Peter Arlett Lecture at 5pm, followed by refreshments,
before moving to the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences' CN Barton Medal awards
presentation at 6.30pm at the Medical Lecture Theatre (Room 45-002).
The night cul
email vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au as soon as you can
figure if you can support any of these events.
- 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 Whoop-de-doo you say - but wait, what is that delicious smell you can
detect from 4 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.
If you can't attend the AGM then be sure to send in your apologies and proxy forms !
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, thethis 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 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 D(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 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 pilown 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 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 canLogging 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 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 thNews from the Naughty Lad
- Noels Nutty Campers
Noel VK4NL has been organising the famous and popular
Noels Nutty Campers weekends away for many years.
This weekend they are at Rainbow Waters - Carlo Point
http://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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- Communications Support Events
Atherton Tablelands Region
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator Stuart Dunk VK4SDD 0407700096
Sat 2 to Sun 3 NovSat 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 30 March - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 1 - Mt Stuart
Fri 18 to Sun 20 April - WRERA Easter Carnival of Endurance Riding
Sun 25 May - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 2 - Mt Stuart
Sat 28 to Sun 29 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity
Sun 27 July - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 3 - Mt Stuart
Sat 13 to Sun 14 Sept - TCAC Cardwell 150 Rally - in conjunction with the
Cardwell 150 year celebrations and the Trains Planes and Automobiles Show
Sun 28 Sept - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 4 - Mt Stuart
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 EdWIA 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 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 << -
- WIC- WICEN NQ >> since 1971 << -
- Curly Wind Season is now here, have you checked your shack
and your antenna to see how they will go during the wet season ?
Its a good time to make stock up, charge batteries 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.
Mix 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:
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- 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
- RADAR Famous Annual Dinner - Sat 7th Dec from 6-30pm at Frenchville Sports Club
- TARC Project Night - Tue 10th Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Xmas Party - Sun 15th Dec from 2pm - VK4FNQT DX Hub
- 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 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
February
- TARC Management Meeting- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 4th Feb from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 11th Feb from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 18th Feb from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net Tue 25th Feb from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
March
- TARC does the John Moyle Memorial Field Day Mar 14 15 16 - Bluewater Guides Camp
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 1 Comms Support - Sun Mar 30th - Mt Stuart Road
Apirl
- WRERA Easter Carnival of Endurance Riding - Fri 18 to Sun 20 April - Euri Creek Farm Bowen
- AM and CW on ANZAC Day - Fri April 25th
May
- RADAR-MARC Clairview Gathering - Fri 2nd to Sun 4th May Clairview Beach Holiday Park
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 2 Comms Support - Sun May 25th - Mt Stuart Road
June
- Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Sat 28th to Sun 29th June 2014
July
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 3 Comms Support - Sun July 27th - Mt Stuart Road
September
- TCAC Cardwell- TCAC Cardwell 150 Rally - in conjunction with the Cardwell 150 year celebrations and
the Trains Planes and Automobiles Show - Sat 13th September 2014
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 4 Comms Support - Sun Sept 28th - Mt Stuart Road
Holiday planning
Public Holidays in North Queensland
2013
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 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 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 4 - Tue 8th Oct to Fri 13th Dec
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 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 ClFriday Evening - Central Highlands Club Net - VK4WCH Net Control - 3618kHz from 0930Z
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 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, WedMon, 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 26th and Sun Oct 27th CQ World Wide SSB DX Contest 260001UTC to 272359UTC
http://www.cqww.com/
Nov Sat 2nd Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Hamfest - Albert Waterways Hall 8-30am to 2pm
http://www.gcars.com.au/
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/
Nov Sat 23rd and Sun 24th WIA VHF/UHF Summer Field Day
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/vhfuhf/
Dec Sat 28th 1200UTC and Sun 29th 1159UTC World Wide Iron Ham Contest CW SSB RTTY
http://www.araucariadx.com/ih/IRON_HAM_CONTEST_ENGLISH.pdf
Jan Tue 1st 0100UTC to Thur 31st 2359UTC WIA Ross Hull Memorial VHF-UHF Contest
http://www.wia.org.au/memhttp://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rosshull/
Jan Sat 12th and Sun 13th WIA VHF/UHF Summer Field Day
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/vhfuhf/
Feb Sat 1st 0001UTC to 2359UTC Triathlon DX Contest RTTY SSB and CW in a single contest
http://www.triathlon-dx-contest.gr
Feb Sat 15th to Sun 16th ARRL International DX Contest CW from 150001UTC to 162359UTC
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx
Feb Sun 23rd Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Wyong Field Day
http://www.ccarc.org.au/wp/
Mar Sat 1st to Sun 2nd ARRL International DX Contest SSB from 010001UTC to 022359UTC
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx
Mar Sat 8th and Sun 9th RSGB Commonwealth (BERU) Contest CW 081000UTC to 091000UTC
http://www.beru.org.uk/
Mar Sat 16th and Sun 17th VK WIA John Moyle Memorial Field Day 160100UTC to 170100UTC
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/johnmoyle/
Apr Sat 12th to Mon 14th Japan International DX Contest CW 120700 to 141300UTC
http://www.jidx.org/
Jun Sat 7th and Sun 8th VK-Shires Contest 070600 to 080600UTC
http://www.wia.org.au/membehttp://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/wavks/
Jun Sat 21st and Sun 22nd WIA VHF/UHF Winter Field Day
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/vhfuhf/
Aug Sat 16th and Sun 17th WIA Remembrance Day Contest 160300 to 170259UTC
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest/
Aug Sat 16 and Sun 17th International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend 160001 to 172359UTC
http://illw.net/
Oct Sat 4th and Sun 5th Oceania DX Contest Phone Section 040800 to 050800UTC
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/oceania/
Oct Sat 11th and Sun 12th Oceania DX Contest CW Section 110800 to 120800UTC
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/oceania/
Oct Sat 18th and Sun 19th Jamboree On The Air
http://scout.org/en/information_events/events/jota
Oct Sat 25th and Sun Oct 26th CQ World Wide SSB DX Contest 250001UTC to 262359UTC
http://www.cqww.com/
Nov Sat 9th and Sun 10th Japan International DX Contest SSB 090700 to 101300UTC
http://www.jidx.org/
- HTTP references :
theTARCinc Web Site http://www.tarc.org.au
Townsville IRLP info http: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 Sundays
(with Daylight Savings corrections for NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA) -
HF : from VK7 2200Z 3570 / 7140 / 14130 / 28525kHz
HF : from VK5 2230Z 1843 / 3550 / 7135kHz
HF : from VK2 2300Z 1845 / 3595/ 5425/ 7146 / 10125 / 14170.2 / 28320kHz
HF : from VK4 2300Z 1843 / 3605 / 7070 / 7130kHz
HF : from VK3 2330Z 3615 / 7158 / 10130kHz
HF : from VK8 2330Z 3555 / 7193 / 10137 / 14337kHz
HF :581, 7140, 10120, 14116, 29680, 53800kHz
Frequency List for transceiver memory
1843, 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 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 5/2 7135 5/5 7140 5/1 (7140 0/0 VK6) 7146 5/2 7158 0/0 7193 4/1
10120 0/0 10125 5/2 10132.9 0/0 10137 5/2
14116 0/0 14130 5/4 (14130 5/3 VK6) 14170 5/5 14337 5/7
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 5/5#
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 Denis VK4AE and Peter VK4PQ
at Kirwan North Queensland - 20131020 9-15am
Callbacks by Denis VK4AE
at Kirwan North Queensland - 20131020 10-00am
VK4DB Ian and Denise VK4FCDB at Condon
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
VK4PQ Peter at Mount Louisa
VK4ME Snow and Sharon at Kirwan
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4LU Ray and Susan at West End
VK4FNQA Matman and Roslyn at Condon
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas
VK4APE Peter and Christine at Charters Towers
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the Norfollowing the North Queensland Net
Callbacks by Lyndall VK4ZM
at Vincent North Queensland - 20131020 08-20pm
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas
VK4AE Denis and Robyn at Kirwan
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see you at theTARCinc AGM !
and cheers fm Gavin/VK4ZZ
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