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This is VK1WIA the weekly news broadcast from the Wireless Institute
Of Australia for week commencing 1st June 2008
Hi I'm Robert VK3KRB back from last weekends WIA AGM and weekend of
activities at Broken Hill. And how did it go you ask ? It went very well.
Saturday saw a huge influx of people making their way to broken Hill,
cars caravans and motor homes all on the road, and teh net frequency
of 7070 kept alive and well. Thanks also to the home stations that
chose to check in and keep our travellers’ company whilst on the road.
Well the media hear of the arrival of the WIA with two of the local
Broken Hill newspapers publishing stories of the WIA weekend events
and activities and one had us as the main cover story.
Also to hear of our arrival was the local ABC radio station who
extended to us an invitation to appear on their Friday morning
program with Andrew Schmidt.
(cut to audio from interview with Andrew Schmidt)
As the day progressed more of our members arrived in Broken Hill and
in the evening we were able to welcome our two guests from the NZART,
Stewart Watchman and Vaughan Henderson who were able to join us for
the evening meal at the Southern Cross Hotel and a most interesting
presentation by local identity Peter Black who gave us the story and
history of Broken Hill.
After a good nights sleep, many chose to join us for a breakfast
again at the Southern Cross hotel, prior to 9:00am we ran a net on
146.550 which explained the days activities and events.
And at 9:00am it was time to head off for the activities.
First stop for many was the Broken Hill School of the air, where
Peter Farquar provided a most interesting presentation on how the
school operated both in the past using HF radio equipment and today
using the latest in satellite video communications systems.
Also opening it's doors was local commercial radio station 2BH who
invited our members to look at it's radio museum as well as it's on
air operational studios.
The weather was fantastic for the entire weekend, including for the
Saturday lunch BBQ in the local park. After the BBQ we all made our
way to the Broken Hill entertainment centre for the Wireless
Institute Of Australia AGM.
The guest speaker for the WIA annual dinner was none other than
famous artist and film maker Jack Absolom who entertained us all for
the best part of an hour with his life story on how he got into
painting and film making.
The following morning we joined again for breakfast at the Southern
Cross Hotel with a presentation from the local Flying Padre John
Blair who attends to the needs of those in the outback via aeroplane.
And after breakfast we all travelled to the Royal Flying Doctor
service base at the Broken Hill airport for a presentation by
telecommunications and IT manager Gary Oldman on the history of RFDS
radio in the outback. Thanks to Gary and to Becky Blair for providing
a most interesting and entertaining morning. And also thanks to the
WIA member who provided Gary with a copy of Traegers QSL cards. Gary
was blown away by the generosity shown with the donation of the QSL
cards to the RFDS museum.
We trust that everyone who attended the weekend enjoyed themselves,
we certainly did.
WIA AGM - VK3KI MICHAEL OWEN PRESIDENT
The formal parts of the WIA AGM weekend were, I think, very successful.
We do rather treat the actual statutory Annual General Meeting as a formality,
with a wide range of reports and discussion at what we have called the Open
Forum immediately following the formal meeting.
However, this year the AGM had to consider two special resolutions proposed by
the Board, one to correct a drafting error, the other more significant, to
remove the requirement for a proposer and seconder for a person wishing to join
the WIA. The need for a proposer and seconder is considered by the Board to be
inappropriate for a national organisation and a barrier to entry, particularly
for people in remote areas.
The special resolution also removed the requirement for a signature from a
person wanting to become a member. Why does that matter? It matters because
that has stopped us from having a true on line system for new members.
It was proposed that the Constitution say that the Board can prescribe the
application for membership form, or accept a different form.
The special resolutions were convincingly passed, both on the vote of those
present who were unanimously in favour and those voting by proxy, with only one
proxy vote against the changes.
This year we welcomed Ron Bertrand VK2DQ as a new director. We also thanked
Trevor Quick VK5ATQ, who retired as a director, for his contribution since the
WIA was restructured.
Discussion at the Open Forum ranged over the many topics the subject of the
many reports, with some really good ideas being presented.
The Vice President of NZART Stuart Watchman ZL2TW and NZART Councillor Vaughan
Henderson represented NZART at the weekend.
One feature of the weekend was the presentation of awards to recognise people
who have contributed to amateur radio and the WIA.
The Chris Jones Award was only created last year, to honour someone who gave so
much.
It was awarded to Ken Fuller VK4KF, who took on the role of secretary on the
death of Chris Jones. So, we said thank you to Ken who came to our aid in our
time of most need, and the Chris Jones Award was just such an appropriate way
of saying that.
The Ron Wilkinson Achievement Award was presented to Brenda Edmonds VK3KT, a
joint editor of the Callbook and in the office once a week, just helping as
needed.
A President’s Commendation was presented to Michael Wright VK5ARD recognising
his initiative in promoting amateur radio in Roxby Downs, introducing the hobby
to young people, arranging training and assessments.
With AR Editor Peter Freeman we presented several awards made on the
recommendation of the Publications Committee.
The Higginbotham Award was presented to Robin Harwood VK7RH for his long
standing SWL column in AR.
The new Al Shawsmith Award for the best non technical article in AR was awarded
to Graham Scott VK2KE for his article “Teaching amateur radio classesö
published in the July 2007 AR.
The Amateur Radio Technical Award for the best technical article was awarded
to Drew Diamond VK3XU for his article “Class-E AM/CW transmitter for 1.8 MHzö
published in the June 2007 issue of AR.
And at the dinner on Saturday night, in the Broken Hill Entertainment Centre,
Stuart Watchman presented you, Robert with a book on behalf of NZART, in
recognition of your work as the real organiser of what was a most successful
weekend.
I am sure that these weekends will now become an annual feature of the WIA, and
perhaps we had better think of something better to call it than the WIA AGM
Weekend, because it is so much more than just the AGM.
Across Australia from VK1WIA you're tuned to the WIA National News Service.
Now you can dial this WIANews wherever you are on the
"gateway dot net dot au" 1300 phone service.
Dial 1300 558 592 and at the prompt type W.I.A.N. (That's 9426).
"Standard call rate from fixed home phone, higher from mobiles".
(Peter Vernon)
Hi this is Bob VK5MRW from Whyalla.
Starting Sunday June 8th at 1900 local time I will be re-broadcasting this
WIA news on 3.575 lsb checkins would be appreciated after the broadcast please,
that's Sunday June 8th, 1900 3.575. Have a good day.
HAMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA.
VK2
web service:- http://www.arnsw.org.au/html/news_vk2wi.htm
VKG Roundup http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news
Jun 7th, 2008 (Sat) 8:00 - 16:00
Port Stephens Amateur Radio Club GIANT MARKET DAY
P.S.A.R.C. are holding a Giant Market Day at the Tilligerry RSL grounds
Tanilba Bay, Port Stephens, NSW
All the fun of the fair, something for everyone.
Bring the Family & friends.
For info contact Allan Hill email
vk2fltp@wia.org.au
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/
FN NQ ARG! Next Weekend
The 25th FNNQARG!
6th June to 9th
A serious Ham Radio weekend with plenty of time to "veg" out.
WIA Exam Service Assessment and Training Services will be available on-site
during the weekend. Get into the hobby or upgrade now !
Fred Swainston VK3DAC, author of the Advanced Call Radio Theory Handbook will
be attending FNNQARG with his XYL at Cardwell on Saturday June 7th.
Fred's company Silvertrain Training is the learning service provider for the
WIA Exam Service and Fred is looking forward to meeting up with northern Hams
and joining in the relaxing festivities at Cardwell during next weekend.
Also our own WIA Queensland Advisory Committee Member Rossco VK4AQ will be
attending the weekend - now is the time to ask him about the WIA !
(and maybe even join up! hint! hint!)
The 2008 FNNQARG! is at Cardwell Village Beachcomber Motel & Tourist Park
07 40668550 1800 005633 - 43A Marine Parade Cardwell
VK5
www.qsl.net/vk5bar/
Jun 15th, 2008 (Sun) 12:00 - 15:00
VK5- MT OSMOND LUNCH and Get Together.
Members of the VK5 WIA Advisory Committee are organising a "MEET & EAT"
luncheon at the Mt Osmond Golf Club. Lunch includes soup, carvery roasts and
desserts.
A great opportunity to catch up with old friends.
Lunch is not limited to WIA members, anybody can attend. For more details and
costs, contact your club Secretary/Treasurer or direct to Paul Hoffman VK5PH
network@internode.on.net or 0418 803 177
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
NORTH
2 successful students have been able to upgrade their standard licence
to advanced licence and 2 foundation students successfully passed their exams
as well at VK4's Redcliffe Club.
Shaun VK4FSOS was successful with both the Regulations and theory exam to
upgrade to his advanced licence. Well done guys!!
SOUTH
Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania
Their June Presentation is entitled - Antennae and the art of compromise
or transmitting a signal using a pair of free steak knives!!
Resident Physicist Mike Groth VK7MJ will be giving an illustrated
grass roots look at antennae.
Ever wondered how RF energy gets into the air in the direction you want it?
Mike will be presenting on the big screen an illustrated practical
talk of antenna basics in simple easy to understand language and all
radio enthusiast especially Foundation Licensees and potential
Foundation Licensees are encourage to come along and find out all
about antennas from an radio amateur who has years of experimentation
under his belt and I'm sure there might even be some free steak
knives in there as well...HIHI.
INTERNATIONAL
Andaman News NBT Radio and local Cable TV channel 1 have reported on a huge
gathering of prospective ham radio operators in Phuket, Thailand.
People in Phuket and near by provinces attended a workshop training and took
a test for basic amateur radio use. The activity was co-hosted by the Phuket
Amateur Radio Association and the Telecommunication club aiming at extending
basic amateur radio users to young people and interested parties. They are
educated on code of conduct, regulation, manners for communication as well
as theory on technical aspects for communication radio. In the past the
amateur radios played active roles in reserve or back up communication tools
in time of disaster or emergencies when other communication systems failed.
The 2004 Tsunami incident was a good example where the radio operators stepped
in and played major roles. At present over 10,000 radio amateurs can be linked
as a communication network through out the country.
SILENT KEYS
Howard Booth VK2AMD has passed away in Wollongong hospital, VK2, after a fall
which broke his hip about a week ago.
Howard celebrated his 100th birthday 6th March 2008, and we brought you much
of Howards story then, oh and he had been licensed since the early 1920's.
VK6ALU writing to celebrate Howards 90th birthday, wrote how VK2AMD was brought
up in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, where he and his family
lived up until the time that he, his wife and two sons emigrated to Australia
arriving in Wollongong in May 1948.
Howard had been interested in radio as a hobby since his tender years. He sat
for and passed an examination in Morse Code at 20 WPM, (which was required
before he could qualify for an Amateur Licence at that time) on 26th January
1923 - i.e. at the age of 14 years!
His call? G2AS
Until a couple of years ago, Howard could regularly be heard on 20m SSB, long
and short path, working UK stations. For many years he kept twice daily skeds
with G4XVU and the late G3EQF of Mansfield, Notts. Many Sheffield and South
Yorkshire operators would join in. Howard has a "soft spot" for his native
Sheffield and is always pleased if Sheffield and other UK amateurs call in to
see him while they are on holiday in Australia.
For many years Howard used a 700 foot long rhombic antenna which extended
over the sand dunes and onto the beach behind his house.
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club recently sent him a specially framed group
photograph of club members, along with a birthday card signed by the same
members.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Situation report on China earthquake
The Chinese Radio Sports Association is quietly very pleased that radio
amateurs in its country have been a key part of the rapid government-led
response to the big Sichuan earthquake.
The death toll climbs daily with many thousands still missing and five million
left homeless following the 12th of May quake. The extensive disaster recovery
work that includes disease prevention measures, providing food and shelter will
continue for some considerable time yet.
What is now emerging are more details of how radio amateurs swung into
immediate action to provide emergency communications.
Clearly, when the IARU national radio society CRSA asked in the early days for
three designated HF frequencies to be kept clear, those frequencies were being
used for urgent traffic.
Fan Bin, BA1RB, on behalf of CRSA, said the society expresses sincere thanks
for the cooperation around the world to free up those frequencies, and
acknowledges having received inquiries and ‘warm concerns’ of amateur radio
societies worldwide.
As the disaster response begins to lessen in intensity, government officials
and the news media such as the China Central Television have given recognition
that amateur radio amateurs stepped in to provide vital links.
The TV service in a news report said that when all other communication means
failed, amateur radio operators came out to provide valuable first hand
information from the centre of the earthquake disaster.
This included an HF link for the Red Cross from the disaster area back to the
nation’s capital city of Beijing, enabling that aid agency to do its essential
humanitarian work.
In other action, Luo BY8AA continuously coordinated VHF/UHF communications for
a 100 km radius from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's province of
Sichuan.
More repeaters were set up in two other cities that are among the worst hit
areas outside the epicentre, to form an effective amateur radio communication
network.
In another report two ham radio operators drove to the centre of the earthquake
area and had a repeater set up by the morning of 13 May just hours after the
disaster hit.
Their repeater enabled the transmission of rescue instructions, status reports
and was a main communication channel for public use when telephone services
were down.
Among the traffic that repeater carried were communications for the Mayor of a
city, who gave his orders to those on the front line rescue and recovery
activity, and to receive up to date situation reports.
A fuller story on the role amateur radio played in China’s worst earthquake
disaster in 58 years is expected later this month – but there’s no doubt the
individuals involved did their very best under extreme conditions – that
included hundreds of after-shocks.
Now closing this report with an acknowledgement of information provided by
Fan Bin BA1RB, this is Jim Linton VK3PC, Chairman of the IARU Region 3 Disaster
Communications Committee.
Not to throw TOO much of a wet blanket on how ham radio again rose to the
occasion, a little later a comment on some bad operating practice on these
dedicated frequencies... and as you'll hear they are VK's!!! (...ed vk4bb)
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OPERATIONAL NEWS -
ON AIR CONTEST AND EVENT COLUMN - D A T E L I N E
2008
June 7- 8 WW SEANET CONTEST
21-22 VK Winter VHF-UHF Field Day
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
SEANET Contest and Convention 2008
This year's SEANET Contest is on the 7th and 8th of June and will be run under
rewritten and simplified rules in an attempt to encourage greater participation.
In particular, they would welcome participation and entry by you and your
friends in the contest, even if it is only a few QSOs.
The new rules can be found on the website www.seanet.cc
go to SEANET 2008 then, at the bottom of the page to find 'Contest Rules'.
The annual SEANET Convention will be held in Sabah, East Malaysia, from
the 20th to the 24th of November, again full details on the website.
If you have any queries contact Steve Telenius-Lowe 9M6DXX
teleniuslowe@gmail.net
JUNE 21-22
Inaugural Winter VHF-UHF Field Day
The first Summer VHF-UHF Field Day was held in 1989, and then in 1998 it was
joined by the Spring VHF-UHF Field Day. These events have become more popular
each year, and activity has doubled over the last few years. So now these two
Field Days will be joined by a third event - the first Winter VHF-UHF Field Day.
This will be held over the weekend of June 21 and 22.
Operation in the Field Day can be for 24 hours or 8 hours, and there are
sections for single operator and multi-operator stations. And if you don't feel
like heading for the hills at this time of year, there is also a home station
section.
The rules are very simple, so why not give it a go? The rules will be published
in the June issue of "Amateur Radio" magazine, and full details are also
available in the Contests section of the WIA web site. This includes the rules,
a scoring sheet, and other information about the VHF-UHF Field Day.
June 21 and 22. Mark your calendar now!
SPECIAL EVENTS, BEACON AND NET ADVICE
hf nets ON the net, www.timroberts-vk4yeh.id.au/
9M1CS* 18 Scouting stations (* Apart from 9M1CSS in 9M6 all
others are 9M2 stations.
QSL via 9m2 bureau) Until Dec 31
BT1OB, BT1OJ, BT1OH, BT1OY and BT1ON. Beijing Olympic Games
The last letter of the callsign corresponds to the Chinese
name for the colour of each of the rings of the Olympic flag Until Sep 17
C 4EURO E-Day, 1st of January currency changes to Euro. Until Dec 31
EI 100 S Jamboree 2008 Punchestown race course in Ireland. Aug 2-10
F/ON6JUN/P 64th Anniversary D-Day landings June 5 - 9
PY 100 JA Centenary of first Japanese immigration to Brazil. Until Dec 31
R 90 LPU 90th anniversary of the Leningrad Infantry School. Until May 31
VR 10 10th anniversary Hong Kong’s reunification with China until June 30
D-Day landings
Commemoration of the 64th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy at
Ranville on June 06 1944.
Members of the South Flanders DX Activity Group will be active as F/ON6JUN/P
from 05 June till 09 June near by the PEGASUS BRIDGE memorial museum.
Active on all HF bands (especially WARC bands); modes: CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK
Operators are ON4AAA; ON4LBV; ON4ALY; ON6UF, ON4MGY and ON5SD members of
section's of the UBA; GBN - NNV -ATH and DNZ.
QSL direct or buro via ON5SD see web site:
http://users.skynet.be/on6jun/sfdxag.htm
(from SFDXAG Willy ON4LBV)
Notice to all *Radio Amateurs* and *Shortwave Listeners*:/
New beacon active 24/7 from Sliema, Malta.
TX Frequency: *18.100.15MHz* USB Mode: PSK31
Power: 0.5 Watts Antenna: Vertical GP
Please send your reception reports via email address found on
http://www.9h1lo.net
DX ACTIVITY AND DATES
New DX Summit on the streets.
The original OH2AQ DX Summit was launched in 1998. It represented something
that changed the entire DX hunt. Spinning the dial became old history that
would never return.
The New DX Summit, operated by Arcala Extremes, OH8X and supported by Yasme
Foundation Inc., boasts a dramatic increase in computing power with the latest
available equipment providing easy access to configure a Microsoft Server 2003
platform.
State-of-the- art multiple servers are located in California, USA for fast
information throughput and massive data storage.
Traffic congestion should be a thing of the past.
Reconfigure your setup to http://www.dxsummit.fi
(please update your browser bookmark) because the original OH2AQ DX Summit
will close down soon.
(Jarmo OH2BN)
THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report -
(Measure twice - Cut once!)
Whilst having a bit of a surf on the 'net the other day Felix VK4FUQ found
an excellent technical note discussing all aspects of RFI and possible
cures, by Jim Brown K9YC.
VK4FUQ said "It's one of the best references on this subject that I've read.
There is a lot of very useful information on the subject and is highly
recommended reading."
The URL is
http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf
MEDIA WATCH
RNZI Documentary looks back at 50 years of Radio in the Pacific
50 years ago, the last of the baby boomers was born, and radio broadcasting was
still in its infancy in most parts of the Pacific. Australia and New Zealand
had a combined population of about 12.3m people and shared only 2.6m radio
receivers amongst them.
The ABC was about to end experimental FM broadcasts in the main centres, and
the only FM station in the entire Pacific region was KAIM-FM in Honolulu.
The most powerful island shortwave radio station was Radio Tahiti, serving
75,000 local listeners in the year that General Charles de Gaulle became French
president and Sputnik 1 fell to earth.
Shortwave broadcasting was also the only form of radio in the Cook Islands,
New Caledonia and Dutch New Guinea. In Western Samoa, 2AP was celebrating its
tenth anniversary. No stations broadcast in Tonga or the New Hebrides
Condominium and only a few hours daily came from the new stations in the
Gilbert & Ellice Islands Colony and the British Solomon Islands Protectorate.
US Armed Forces Radio stations left over from World War 2 were still on the
air on islands like Midway and Johnston and the relatively new Fiji
Broadcasting Commission was still using shortwave radio from VRH4 Suva.
Now a Kiwi radio program will take you back to those early days in Radio
history. David Ricquish of the Radio Heritage Foundation takes listeners back
to the world of Pacific radio 50 years ago in 1958.
Visit www.rnzi.com for shortwave frequencies and times, and to download an
audio version of the program that remains available on line for 3 weeks from
May 26th, 2008.
(radioinfo dot com dot au)
NOW ROBERT BROOMHEAD - VK3KRB.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ATV (Every pixel tells a story)
For those interested in getting into this world, a couple of frequencies
that might be useful, and for those not interested frequencies to avoid have
been sent in by Kate VK4XYL
14.230 MHz is the main world wide calling frequency for those liking to dip a
metaphorical toe in the water.
Up a bit is 14.236 MHz inhabited by VK4ARI and his excellent repeater. Use your
SSTV programme to send a 1750Hz tone, get a CW ID back, and send your picture.
A most excellent way to test propagation.
And just for fun, interest and general research, plug 'SSTV webcams' into
your favourite search engine and see what comes up. A LOT of stations
worldwide run a webcam, using FTP software to upload their latest received
pictures to their website. This gives valuable data on propagation on 20m.
Most webcams monitor 14.230 MHz, so send a pic and see who receives it.
And don't forget, SSTV is classed as a voice mode, which is why they are
using frequencies in the voice allocation.
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 --- RADIO SCOUTING
http://www.scouts.com.au
http://www.scout.org/jota
http://www.wiaq.com/nationalnews/jotahead.htm
SCOUT JOTA HF Voice Calling Frequencies
3590 primary, 3.650 secondary, 7090, 14190, 21190, 28590 kHz
14290, 18140, 21360, 24960, 28390 kHz (DX)
radio scouting special callsigns to be on air.
In conjunction with the centennial celebration of scouting in
Malaysia and the World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2008,
the Scouts Association of Malaysia have been granted eighteen special event
callsigns, 9M1CSx, to stations nationwide.
The callsigns are valid until December 31st, 2008, and will be used for the
following on air jamborees in 2008:
Asia Pacific JOTA: 0000z, August 2nd until 2359z, August 3rd
World JOTA: 1800z, October 18th until 2359z, October 19th
The national society, Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters' Society (MARTS),
will provide QSL Bureau service to all of the following 9M1CSx stations.
Details are available on: http://jota.scouts.my
The following is the list of special callsigns:
9M1CSA Perak 9M1CSN Negeri Sembilan
9M1CSB Sungai Besar, Selangor 9M1CSP Penang Island
9M1CSC Pahang 9M1CSQ Sarawak
9M1CSD Kelantan 9M1CSR Perlis
9M1CSF Muar, Johor 9M1CSS Sabah
9M1CSI Segamat, Johor 9M1CST Terengganu
9M1CSJ Johor Bahru, Johor 9M1CSW Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
9M1CSK Kedah 9M1CSY Cyberjaya Secondary School
9M1CSM Malacca 9M1CSZ Gombak, Kuala Lumpur
PLEASE NOTE: 9M1CSS is 9M6 and the others are 9M2.
QSL via 9M2 Bureau or 9M2TO: PO BOX 125, GPO 10710, PENANG, MALAYSIA.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO
EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES REGION ONE
21.360 - 18.160 - 14.300 - 7.060 - 3.760 MHz.
2008 Silver Fern Rally
This New Zealand Rally is on again and Marlborough Branch 22 has been asked to
provide the necessary communications support. This year the rally starts in
Christchurch on the 16 October goes via Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill,
Dunedin, Timaru, Christchurch to finish in Blenheim on the 23 October.
Mobile operators will be required to have VHF & HF comms with 40 & 80 mt
Dipoles required for HF as the comms base will be at Rally HQ in Blenheim.
It is intended that reasonable costs will be reimbursed for accommodation and
fuel during the rally only and each operator will be required to organise their
own accommodation.
Details on the rally can be seen at www.silverfernrally.co.nz
There are in excess of 150 operator locations for the 5-7 special stages per
day for the 7days of the rally.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VHF AND ABOVE
Activity & interest in 1296 in SA is on the increase according to Brian VK5BC.
Latest stations to add 1296 capability to their stations are Garry VK5ZK,
Graham VK5KGP and Jeff VK5GF. These stations are all located in the
Goolwa/Victor Harbor region south of Adelaide and are ideally placed for
contacts to the east.
Brian has managed a scratchy contact with Garry, just over 100kms over a less
than ideal path.
There are several other existing active stations on 1296 including Phil VK5AKK,
Roger VK5NY, Ron VK5KRA, Keith VK5AKM & Peter VK5ZLX. There are also a couple
of others including John VK5BJE planning to be on 1296 shortly.
SOCIAL SCENE
JUNE 6-9
FNNQARG! during the June Long Weekend in Cardwell.
Far North and North Queensland Amateur Radio Get-together at Cardwell Village
Beachcomber Motel and Van Resort.
Gavin VK4ZZ on 0427 182
Jun 7th, 2008 (Sat) 8:00 - 16:00
Port Stephens Amateur Radio Club GIANT MARKET DAY
June 7 - 8
South East Radio Group Convention Australian Fox Hunting Championship
in Mount Gambier.
Jun 15th, 2008 (Sun) 12:00 - 15:00
VK5- MT OSMOND LUNCH and Get Together with VK5 WIA Advisory Committee.
Jul 5th - 6th.
GippsTech 2008 - THE "plumbers delight".
Sept 13 -14
Alarameet 2008 in Ulverstone Tasmania
Susan Brain VK7LUV 04 27 68 77 61
Sept 19-21
Central Highland Amateur Radio Club AGM, Monster Auction and Gathering at
Camp Fairbairn near Emerald. Gordon VK4KAL telephone 07 4985 4168
Oct 26
B.A.R.G. Hamvention Ballarat Exhibition Centre. Doors open 10am.
Further information: vk3bml@barg.org.au
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/
THE FINAL FINAL
Radio amateurs assist in Colombia earthquake relief
Amateur radio rescue teams swung into action following the 5.5 magnitude
earthquake in central Colombia which occurred on the afternoon of Saturday
the 24th of May.
Oscar Salazar HK6PRO, an emergency dispatcher and fire-fighter, has asked
that 7077kHz, 7085kHz and 7140kHz be kept clear as the emergency support
effort continues.
Now most of us kept the Chinese frequencies clear, now time to keep
these Columbian ones clear of normal chatter.
This is not much to ask in such times BUT
What happened in many parts when we asked?
A few of the regular nets and chit chat continued on the two 40 metre
frequencies as if nothing was different. It wasn't that the participants
were not aware of the request. Stations were heard saying,
"They won't hear us so we will stay here",
and how about this bright spark's comment on 7.050 MHz?
"My licence says I'm am legal here, if they want me to move,
they can send me a letter".
“CRSA emergency communication frequencies has QSY to 7.030 MHz
www.crsa.org.cn/news_end.php?id=311
May 2008 17 evening around 21:00, 7.050 MHz frequency because of a
strong QRM, emergency communications temporary command of the 40 UHF
frequencies have QSY to 7.030 MHz, the avoidance of notice.
CRSA headquarters also appeal to all lovers of the QRM should show a
rational and restrained, all to listen to the main emergency
communications. At the same time not to take up emergency
communication frequencies for unnecessary communication, such as
greetings and asked signal report, language of communication should
be short and give up the usual kind of Bujinbuman chat tone."
(Gopal Madhavan)
Yes, the very best and very worst of amateur radio.
Oh and those South American channels again?
40 Meters 7077kHz, 7085kHz and 7140kHz
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