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This is WIANEWS for week commencing April 27 2008
The WIA is very pleased to announce that Brett Dawson VK2CBD has joined the
WIA's team involved in the national preparation for the next major ITU
Conference, WRC 11.
Brett joins Keith Malcolm, David Wardlaw and Gilbert Hughes.
Brett is known to everyone who attended the WIA's last AGM at Parkes, and
visited the Parkes Observatory operated by the Australia Telescope National
Facility of CSIRO.
Brett is also active in his local club, the Orana Region Amateur Radio Club at
Dubbo
ACMA has recently issued a number of papers concerning the Principles
of Spectrum Management in Australia and a discussion paper in respect
of various proposals to re-plan spectrum in the region of 420 to 512 MHz,
with proposals affecting the 70 cm amateur band.
ACMA has also published details of their 5 year work plan that includes
references to the 6 meter and 70cm amateur bands. These papers can all be found
on the ACMA website.
These papers have been published in time for the ACMA's radio communications
conference, RadComms08, which will be held from 30 April to 2 May 2008.
WIA Director Peter Young VK3MV will be attending Radcomms 2008 on behalf of the
WIA representing the amateur services.
The WIA will be making submissions on any proposals that affect the
amateur services and will continue to actively follow these developments
www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2008/20080421-1/index.php
Good things come to those who Wait.
After months of preparation the WIA’s much anticipated second edition
Foundation Licence Manual "Your Entry Into Amateur Radio" is now off the press,
ready for binding with shipment of the finished manuals expected mid next week.
“This is good newsö said Phil Wait VK2DKN, WIA Director and Foundation Manual
Editor. “We were expecting the second edition manual to be ready in early April
but it had dropped back a couple of weeks, mainly due to the fact that we
wanted everyone involved to be absolutely happy with it.ö
“We think readers will be happy with it too, as it incorporates many of the
comments and suggestions we received to the first edition, as well as extra
pages containing information on antennas, propagation and single sideband.ö
The recommended retail price of the new manual is $24.50 while the WIA member
and club price is $19.50
You can order a copy of the manual today with delivery to your door by placing
your order through the WIA Online Bookshop. The Online Bookshop can be found
under the Members area of the WIA website. Alternately you can place your
order with the WIA office. Pack and post for a single copy of the foundation
manual is $6.00, cheaper if you order multiple copies of the manual or combine
your order with other books purchased from the online bookshop.
There is no pack and post charge for manuals picked up from the WIA office.
New Reference Material on WIA Website
The WIA website has been enhanced by the addition of much additional
regulatory material.
www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2008/20080421-2/index.php
Further Reminder, 2 letter calls
As well as reminding amateurs generally that 30 April 2008 was the last
date for comment on the proposed two-letter callsign process published
jointly by the WIA and ACMA, WIA President Michael Owen VK3KI also
reminded amateurs that 30 April 2008 was also the last date for the
lodgement of an application for a review where a two-letter callsign has
been lost as a result of a failure to renew a licence in due time
www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2008/20080419-2/index.php
COPPER THEFT
A matter concerning the theft of Westlake’s Amateur Radio Clubs copper water
service has been explained by VK2BZ to members.
The matter had been brought to his attention by VK2YPW, VK2YPW had turned off
the water and reported there was a severe leak under the building.
VK2BZ attended with a plumber to effect emergency repairs. Under the clubhouse
was found to be severely flooded. The plumber reported that it was not a leak
at all but the theft of the copper water service.
Amazing what thieves go for in their crime sprees, in Townsville recently
a filled (at the time) 5,000 gallon PVC water tank was drained then carted away.
Thieves ram raided the security fence of Radio Station 4TAB at Cape Cleveland
to steal this tank, the water severely damaging cabling in the vicinity.
HAMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA.
VK2
web service:- http://www.arnsw.org.au/html/news_vk2wi.htm
VKG Roundup http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news
Earlier this year, HADARC member Jo Harris, VK2KAA was named Kuring-gai Citizen
of the Year. The award recognised Jo's volunteer service with many community
groups, in particular her work with the Kuring-gai Historical Society. Also
noteworthy is her involvement with WICEN, including the 1991 North Shore Big
Storm and the 1994 Bushfires, and her acting as mission control for Dick Smith's
record breaking hot-air balloon trips.
Jo was a leading figure in the Wahroonga Amateur Historical Association, which
instigated the VK2IMD and VK2WAH special events stations.
HADARC meets at 8:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, at the
Mt Colah Community Centre, Pierre Close, Mt Colah. The club has an active
training programme.
For WIA National News, this is Julian Sortland, VK2YJS.
HADARC news:
www.hadarc.org.au/news.html
HADARC Education:
www.hadarc.org.au/news.html
Ku-ring-gai Council Citizens of the Year page:
www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/24-news.asp?n=1230
VK4
web service local news:- www.wiaq.com/qnews/upload/qnewsbcast.htm
local news email qnews-vk-subscribe@yahoogroups.com subscribe in subject field.
VKR Roundup http://www.police.qld.gov.au/News+and+Alerts/Media+Releases/
D-STAR to be demonstrated at FNNQARG!
As part of the Navcom Electronics equipment display of all things Diamond,
Yaesu and Icom at FNNQARG! during the June Long Weekend in Cardwell,
a demonstration of the D-STAR operating mode will be given during Saturday and
Sunday by Richard Hoskins VK3JFK and Peter Willmott VK3TQ with a presentation
of the mode including a question and answer session happening during Saturday
evening. Richard and Peter will be part of the 4 man ICOM team flying up
especially for the weekend with plans to have D-STAR equipment available for
demonstration and for sale.
VK5
www.qsl.net/vk5bar/
South East Radio Group Convention
Queen’s Birthday Weekend, June 7,8
The Australian Fox Hunting Championship is held each year at the SERG Convent
ion in Mount Gambier. It’s a great way to spread the word that amateur radio
is alive and well when the locals see some amazing crowns on vehicles around
the streets and forests of the South East. Time to dust off the Doppler
systems, the fox hunting beam, maybe the rain coat if we’re lucky, the
handhelds and the S meters. Maybe even service the car because as always we
promise some novel hiding places for the foxes. Who will take out the trophies
this year?
This morning I want to remind the listeners that the Homebrew competition is a
very important part of the convention activities. There are always excellent
prizes and a great way to show the visitors and locals the kinds of building
activities going on in our ham shack. There are several categories in the
competition to cater for the beginner, the experienced and the experts. For
the amateurs attending it is a great way to learn that no matter how small or
large, simple or complex we can always learn something from others. So time
to get out the projects, bring them along and enjoy the chance to mix it with
your friends interested in construction or design.
For more details check our website by typing SERG in Google and search
Australian sites. This is John VK5DJ for SERG. See you there, remember Queen’s
Birthday Weekend, June, Mount Gambier.
VK7
local area news :- http://reast.asn.au/news.php
your copy of vk7 local news, email vk7regionalnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
NORTH WEST TASMANIAN AMATEUR RADIO INTEREST GROUP
The General Meeting of NWTARIG held recently saw the main purpose of the meeting
discussing and addressing the on going maintenance issues surrounding the
Mount Duncan Repeater Site.
It is pleasing to report that some of the Club’s younger members put up their
hand to assist with this task. Working bees are to be co-ordinated to visit the
Mountain at the earliest opportunity and to investigate and rectify the noise
problem which has been again plaguing the 2M. Repeater in recent times.
Thanks were expressed to those offering their assistance and for other members
who were unable to attend the meeting, wishing to assist, to contact Tony VK7AX.
VK8
The Darwin club will commence monthly dry season activities
starting in May.
At this May general meeting details of the first Q&A
fox hunt will be announced. It is expected that this activity will be on
Sunday 11th May commencing at 2pm.
The June activity will consist of an auction and BBQ further details later.
DISCUSSION POINT
The subject of the Ballot for 2 letter call signs has been discussed at length,
and at one club, following a motion by Peter VK2IY, the Club voted to write to
the WIA expressing its concern that persons holding an official position within
the WIA were to be excluded from the ballot process.
Peter in particular, has been trying for some time to exchange his VK2
two letter call for a VK7 two letter call, but is now allegedly being denied
this avenue via the ballot, because of the privilege of being a WIA position
holder ie. (WIA Assessor).
This would appear to be discriminating against those amateurs working for the
WIA.
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
LISMORE REGION EXAM ASSESSORS NEEDED.
Needed, at least two more Assessors. Anyone volunteering?
You need to be a WIA member and have an Advanced Licence.
For info, contact Ian VK2IGS or Duncan VK2DLR.
The South Australian Scout Radio Activities Group conducted a Foundation
License training course and examination session last month. This proved to
be a busy but productive weekend with over 20 successful candidates working
their way through the theory and practical training on the Saturday and
examinations on Sunday.
They were very lucky to have a large number of Assessors on hand to assist
with all facets of the training and to conduct the examination. This ensured
that there was a good ratio of assessors to students for the whole period.
Thanks to Assessors Kevin VK5AKZ, Robin VK5ATT, Barry VK5ZBQ, Dean VK5ZDW,
Gerard VK5ZQV and Trevor VK5ATQ for their very capable assistance over the
weekend.
A special thanks goes to WIA Examinations Officer Dianne who manages to sort
out the mounds of examination paperwork in a timely fashion.
Congratulations to all those that participated. If you are interested in
obtaining your Foundation License or upgrading your current license please
contact vk5ph@wia.org.au
HAM COLLEGE VK6
Decided that winter is coming and that you want to get that Ham Licence so
you can stay indoors and have some great QSOs (that’s conversations for the
uninitiated). The next Ham College Foundation course is coming 24th/25th May.
Get your name on the list now - contact me Kylea 0412 704 226 or send me an
email via www.hamcollege.com.au to find out more details.
AMATEUR PROMOTION DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAY 23 APRIL 2008
At Papakura Radio Club in ZL, they opened their clubrooms Wednesday for an open
day style promotion of Amateur Radio. The format covered this year was shown
in a handout and you can link to that at www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ARPromo2008.pdf
All High Schools in the area were forwarded information along with the local
newspapers in the Auckland area and service clubs.
An HF station was operational, a portable station setup in a vehicle and live
demonstrations of APRS, EchoLink, Digital Modes and displays for AREC, NZART
and Training / Exam details.
(sourced to David ZL1DK)
A new ham radio station is being established at the Kerala State Science and
Technology Museum in India, call sign is VU2CLU.
P Sunil VU2SWX is imparting training to some 10 staff members of the museum
with a view to them taking the very next ASOC exam.
The station is being supported by government of Kerala and will serve be
part of a Gallery dedicated to Ham radio and communications.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS With thanks to RSGB, Southgate AR Club, the ARRL,
Amateur Radio Newsline, NZART and the WW sources of the WIA.
TOM/W5KUB will again this year be broadcasting live video and audio of the
Dayton Hamvention.
In addition to the video, hams around the world can join in on the website
chat room.
W5KUB will bring the Hamvention experience to those that can not make it in
person.
The fun starts live on Wednesday May 14th as they depart Memphis, for the
550 Mile drive to Dayton.
They will broadcast the drive live and people can have fun trying to guess
where they are or comment about what food the W5KUB crew are eating as they
wear the Helmet cam into restaurants.
Again transmitting live Thurs May 15 from flea market space 3350-3351.
Then the entire show live Friday – Sunday.
The Hamvention website has a link to our site in case someone forgets
the http://w5kub.com site OH and the only difference this year is Tom
changed the call to W5KUB (dropping the "A")
(Tom Medlin W5KUB)
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NEWS FROM SOUTHGATE
Paul - VK2TXT AMSAT-Australia National Coordinator has told us here at
Southgate AR Club news that AMSAT-Australia and the Ozsatgroup have
amalgamated, and that the new combined group has retained the name
AMSAT-Australia.
AMSAT-Australia and the Ozsatgroup have been working together for more
than two years, and have been discussing such an amalgamation for some
time.
The decision to go ahead with the amalgamation was made after Graham
Ratcliff, VK5AGR formally tended his resignation as AMSAT-Australia
National Coordinator and as AMSAT Coordinator for the WIA in his annual
report for the WIA 2008 National Convention.
Graham had been in the role of AMSAT-Australia National Coordinator since
1983, and was been the driving force behind AMSAT-Australia since its
inception.
The role of AMSAT-Australia National Coordinator has been taken on by
Paul Paradigm, VK2TXT, formally the Coordinator of the Ozsatgroup, and
joined by Judy Williams, VK2TJU in the role of AMSAT-Australia Secretary.
For VK1WIA and the National News Service, I'm Richard G4TUT
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NEWS FROM ARNEWSLINE
HAM RADIO IN SPACE: CALL FOR CUBESAT PROPOSALS
The European Space Agency Education Office has received good response
to its call for CubeSat proposals issued last month to universities in
ESA member nations and other cooperating states. This to participate
in the development of an educational payload for the maiden flight of
the new Vega launch rocket currently scheduled for December.
The launch opportunity on the Vega maiden flight is being offered free
of charge for up to 6 CubeSats, with an additional 2 backup CubeSats
on back up standby. The ESA Education Office says that it recognizes
the growing importance of CubeSat projects as a key tool in providing
university students with a valuable hands-on practical education
across all space engineering disciplines from end-to-end through the
complete space project lifecycle.
WORLDBEAT – INDIA: THE NIAR SLVER JUBILEE
India's National Institute of Amateur Radio will be celebrating its
'Silver Jubilee' in the city of Hyderabad between October 18th to the
20th. To commemorate the event, look for some special activities to
take place between October 24th and November 3rd from many locations
across India including operations from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
as well as the Lakshadweep Islands.
The National Institute says that it will be assisting foreign amateurs
in obtaining reciprocal licenses or operation permits for the VU4 and
VU7 activation's. More information is available at www.niar.org.
The National Institute of Amateur Radio is India's national Amateur
Radio society
NAMES IN THE NEWS: CELEBRATING WITH A NEW BOOK UNDER THE ICE
Back in the U-S-A, author Don Keith, N4KC, is celebrating the
publication of his latest book and the event it details with an on the
air operation. Amateur Radio Newsline's Bruce Tennant, K6PZW, has the
story on the book and what's to follow:
Don Keith's "The Ice Diaries" tells the story of USS Nautilus, the
world's first nuclear vessel, and its historic trip to the North Pole
in August 1958.
Keith co-wrote it with the late Captain William R. Anderson who was
the submarine's skipper for that history-changing mission. It will be
released in July 2008 by Thomas Nelson.
And to celebrate its publication, and the 50th anniversary of the
Nautilus reaching the North Pole, N4KC will take to the ham radio
airways the weekend of August 2 and 3rd. In a cooperative venture
with the Southern New England Region of the Navy and Marine Corps
Military Affiliate Radio System and the Submarine Base Amateur Radio
Club stations, Don will be operating from the grounds of Historic Ship
Nautilus and the Submarine Force Museum and Library in Groton, Connecticut.
The on-air operation will use special events call sign N9N. This
stands for "Nautilus 90 North," and recalling the historic radio
message sent to President Eisenhower when the ship emerged from
beneath the ice pack to announce the mission's success. The North Pole
is at 90 degrees north latitude.
Tentative operating frequencies will be 7.279 MHz on 40 meters and
14.243 and 14.343 MHz on 20 meters, depending on prior use and QRM,
using SSB. Other bands, modes, and frequencies may also be activated
depending on response and demand. Don hopes to work as many of you as
he possibly can.
For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Bruce Tennant, K6PZW, in Los Angeles.
A Special commemorative QSLs will be sent to those who confirm contact
and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Further information
is on-line at www,n4kc.com.
WEIRD N WONDERFUL
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: GIVE THE CUSTOMER A NEW TV SET
Sometimes even big business takes the easy way out. Witness the
recent incident where it appears as if UK telecommunications giant
British Telecom bought a customer a new TV set. Because of
interference. No, not interference to the customers television
reception. Rather because of the amount of interference to operations
that the old one was causing to broadband users. It seems that a
faulty power supply in the old television receiver was disrupting
broadband services for a 200 meter radius.
OPERATIONAL NEWS -
ON AIR CONTEST AND EVENT COLUMN - D A T E L I N E
2008
May 17-18 ZL SANGSTER SHIELD QRP CW CONTESTS
June 7- 8 WW SEANET CONTEST
July 5- 6 ZL NZART MEMORIAL CONTEST
12 VK JACK FILES CONTEST.
August 16-17 VK Remembrance Day Contest
16-17 WW International Lighthouse Weekend
November 15-16 (Weekend) Spring VHF/UHF Field Day
CONTEST STORIES
ATHOL JOHNSON CONTEST RESULTS RELEASED
Ben VK7BEN is pleased to advise of the winners of the Athol Johnson Memorial
Contest, and the John Grace perpetual Trophy that was run as part of the
contest.
The Overall winner of the Contest was Steve VK7XOR with a total of 641 points,
and the winner of the inaugural John Grace Perpetual Trophy was Tony VK7FACC.
Congratulations Guys.
(Ben, VK7BEN, AJ Contest Manager)
SPECIAL EVENTS, BEACON AND NET ADVICE
hf nets ON the net, www.timroberts-vk4yeh.id.au/
IARU Region 1 invites the HQ-Stations of all IARU member societies
and stations of emergency Communications Groups to participate in a Global
Simulated Emergency Test on Saturday May 3rd, 2008 at 18.00 to 22.00 UTC.
The operation will take place on and near the emergency Centre-of-Activity
(CoA) frequencies on 80, 40, 20, 17 and 15 metres (plus or minus depending
on QRM).
The objectives of the test are; (1) To increase the common interest in
emergency communications. (2) Test how usable the CoA frequencies are across
ITU regions. (3) Create practices for international emergency communication
and (4) practice the relaying of messages by voice and data modes.
Please keep in mind that this is not a contest, it is an emergency
communications exercise!
Traffic may be passed on voice (SSB) or Data modes. Region 1 centre of
activity frequencies are, 3760 kHz, 7060 kHz, 14300 kHz, 18160 kHz and 21360
kHz. AREN hopes to have a number of stations on the air to repeat the strong
presence in the last event.
Non-participating stations are kindly asked to avoid the centre of activity
frequencies during the exercise.
IARU R3 member societies to take part in the Global SET (Simulated Emergency
Test) Sunday 3 May include
FK8KAB/D
JA1RL/D
VR2HK/D
VU2DSI
VU2JAU
VU2SMN/D
DX ACTIVITY AND DATES
Notes from the DXCC Desk:
ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, has announced that approved for DXCC credit:
the 2007 operation to Uganda, 5X1NH;
the 2007 operation to Western Sahara, S05A;
the 2008 operation to Burundi, 9UXEV;
the 2008 operation to Syria, YK9G,
and the ongoing operation of HZ1PS in Saudi Arabia.
If you have cards rejected or have any questions concerning
these operations, please e-mail dxcc@arrl.org
(arrl letter)
NOW ROBERT BROOMHEAD - VK3KRB.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ARDF
WIA ARDF COORDINATOR VK3WWW Jack vk3www@alphalink.com.au
http://users.mackay.net.au/~ron/
http://www.homingin.com
http://www.ardf.org.au
ARDF to return to Townsville
Amateur Radio Direction Finding, Foxhunting and Observation Exercises
are about to make an imminent welcome regular return to Townsville.
Tony VK4TJS has taken on the task of keeping theTARCinc internationally
compatible ARDF VHF and HF beacons in operational order and is in the
initial stages of planning a few foxhunts with a prize and a sausage sizzle
as the months get cooler in the steamy north.
Keep a watch on the news dispatches for up and coming foxhunt events
that the whole family can participate in.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ATV (Every pixel tells a story)
ATV Experimenters Night at REAST in Tassie VK7 has seen an extra special
presentation from Tony VK7FTCL, Frank VK7FINF and Sam VK7FSTL.
These guys have put together a very professional video introduction to the ATV
broadcasts that are played a few times during the night and will certainly be
playing on future ATV nights.
Frank and Tony also have a great idea to provide content for the ATV broadcasts
and enable REAST to capture segments by amateurs on amateur radio.
The idea is "See the voice" which will be an interview with an amateur with a
set of questions which will remain constant with all interviewee's with
questions relating to the hobby, how long, most memorable contact, favourite
bit about kits, etc.
These segments will be put together in a professional manner and played and
kept for posterity and to record club history and the characters that contribute
to the life of the club.
(Justin, VK7TW & Tony VK7FTCL)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
AMSAT-VK UNOFFICIAL HF Net.
2nd Sunday each month.
November through March 0900 UTC 7.068 MHz
April through October 1000 UTC 3.685 MHz
Australian Satellite Enthusiasts Group
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/ozsatgroup/
Visitors of all ages are invited to a galactic adventure at the National Air
and Space Museum’s annual Space Day Saturday, May 3, celebrating NASA’s
50th anniversary this year.
Space Day will feature a busy schedule of astronaut appearances;
live performances by the award-winning a cappella group The Chromatics;
an interactive space quiz;
LEGO displays of real and imagined space vehicles by Washington Metro Area Users
Group, NASA and National Air and Space Museum scientists; and tours and stories
for children.
Among the day’s highlights will be a live contact via amateur radio with the
International Space Station. Astronaut Garrett Reisman will be available to
answer students’ and young visitors’ questions for an hour.
Space Day, created in 1997 by Lockheed Martin, is designed to encourage students
to consider careers in space exploration as they study math, science,
engineering and technology.
Lockheed Martin sponsors Space Day events across the United States and Canada,
with more than 70 partners and associates, including the National Air and Space
Museum and NASA.
(Space Race News)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLD-TIMERS
http://www.raotc.org.au
OLD TIMERS
Members and friends of the Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club Australia are
reminded that the next news and information broadcast will take place on the
first Monday of the Month.
using the RAOTC callsign of VK3OTN.
10.00 am Victorian time on 7.060 and 3.650 MHz plus 1.843 MHz AM, and
145.700.
On 14.150 MHz at 01.00 UTC beaming north and 02:00 UTC west from Melbourne
For those not yet retired, 8.30 PM Victorian time tune 80 mtrs 3.650 MHz
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO
EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES REGION ONE
21.360 - 18.160 - 14.300 - 7.060 - 3.760 MHz.
THE PADDLE, TWO DOWN, ONE TO GO.
Two great days were enjoyed on the 'Paddle for Life' in Summerland VK2.
About 40 canoes took part, some rain Saturday, fine Sunday.
There were no accidents or bad situations, all went well.
Saturday, Lismore to Coraki, 45Kms, abt 7-8 hours,
Nick ZTY in SES boat, Trevor PIX in Boat 2,
John XKX Base, John JWA Mobile1 crewed the day.
Sunday, Coraki to Broadwater, 33 Kms abt 6 hours.
Duncan DLR, SES boat, Trevor PIX Boat 2, Mick XML
and Bob AAG Boat 3, JWA Mobile1 oprs for the day.
SES HORSE ENDURO 14-15 June.
SES has asked if SUMMERLAND could run radio comms for a New Italy horse event.
Including setting up the WICEN UHF repeater, man 4 or 5 check points.
and Base Camp. Can you help by radio operating for this event.
SOCIAL SCENE
MAY 10
BARCFEST 2008 Saturday At Mt.Gravatt Showground 1600 Logan Rd Upper Mt.Gravatt.
JUNE 6-9
The 25th Anniversary Far North and North Queensland Amateur Radio Get-together
(FNNQARG!) takes place from Friday 6th to Monday 9th June at
Cardwell Village Beachcomber Motel and Van Resort.
June 7 - 8
South East Radio Group Convention Australian Fox Hunting Championship
in Mount Gambier.
Sept 13
Alarameet 2008 will be held in Ulverstone Tasmania on Saturday
13th and Sunday 14th September. Susan VK7LUV for details.
Nov 9 VK5
Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society will hold their Bigger Better Buy and
sell day Sunday November 9 at Goodwood community centre, Rosa St. right near
the Tram stop.
2009
February 22 2009
WYONG FIELD DAY
2009
International Telecommunication Union's Telecom World 2009.
OCT 12 - 16 2009
14th IARU R3 Conference Christchurch 12 ? 16 October 2009.
Details at www.christchurch.org.nz/
The Region 3 Web Site: www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/
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