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This is WIANEWS for week commencing Aug 17 2008
This week we pay our respect to those Amateur Radio Operators who paid the
supreme sacrifice during 1939 - 1945 the Second World War.
During the 2008 opening address
( http://www.wiaq.com/ftp/rd_2008_opening_address_64.mp3 )
WIA President VK3KI Michael Owen notes ..
"For this years opening address, we are proud to present 2 Australians who
are currently on active service. Both are licensed Amateurs, VK4IFS and VK4FCCC.
We have one serving somewhere in East Timor the other somewhere in
Afghanistan".
Yes VK4FCCC Lt Chris Megaw in East Timor makes reference during the RD opening
of these "hot spots".
"As the world matures, we STILL have localised areas of conflict and
Australians still serve their nation with great pride, including places like
East Timor and Afghanistan, the two far-flung spots from which these opening
words are being spoken."
In Afghanistan VK4IFS Sgt. Guido Herodes reminded us of what the RD contest
was all about.
"As we celebrate this years Remembrance Day Contest, remember, too, to thank
those remaining old timers for their outstanding efforts in the face of
mighty and overwhelming odds.. it is hard to believe that WWII ended more than
63 years ago, nor, for that mater, that the history of the RD Contest itself
extends unbroken over more than 60 years."
We certainly thank both of these serving Amateurs for opening this years RD,
THE FIRST TIME WE UNDERSTAND THE RD HAS BEEN OPENED FROM THEATRES OF
ACTIVE SERVICE.
As an aside, in Afghanistan, there are three (3) Sgt Hams in the one location.
Yes along with VK4IFS is VK4FPDW and VK4ADX.
Let us pause and recall the Amateurs who did give their lives during WW2
Remembrance Day Contest Honour Roll of WIA members
who paid the supreme sacrifice
Royal Australian Navy
J.E. Mann VK3IE
A.H.G. Rippon VK6GR
Australian Military Forces
C.D. Roberts VK2JV
J.D. Morris VK3DQ
J. McCandlish VK3HN
S.W. Jones VK3SF
D.A. Laws VK4DR
J.G. Phillips VK5BW
K.S. Anderson VK6KS
Royal Australian Air Force
F.W.S. Easton VK2BQ
V.J.E. Jarvis VK2VJ
W. Abbott VK2YK
G.C. Curle VK2AJB
T. Stephens VK3GO
M.D. Orr VK3OR
J.F. Colthrop VK3PL
J.A. Burrage VK3UW
J.E. Snadden VK3VE
F.J. Starr VK4FS
R. Allen VK4PR
C.A. Ives VK5AF
B. James VK5BL
J.E. Goddard VK6JG
P.P. Paterson VK6PP
Merchant Marine
N.E. Gunter VK3NG
R.P. Veall VK3PV
"They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.
Age will not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."
Maybe you noticed a name in that reading being a member of the Merchant Marine,
well Wade VK4ACB the President of the Hervey Bay Amateur Radio Club did.
He recalled "N. E. Gunter VK3NG" and realised he was officially listed as
having been lost off Sandy Cape, Fraser Island, research done on the internet
and with help from Margaret in our WIA National Office and her husband Charlie
VK3LCW, quite a bit of interesting information surfaced.
Radio Officer N. E. Gunter VK3NG went down in the S.S. Kowarra, torpedoed on
the 24TH April 1943 at 6.45 pm by the Japanese long range submarine I-26,
35 miles NE of Sandy Cape, Fraser Island, of the 32 crew only 11 survived,
The ship was en-route from Bowen to Brisbane carrying sugar.
VK3NG was last seen outside the radio room with his lifebelt by the Third
Officer Mr H Hughes, who survived, just before the ship rolled and sank
rapidly.
Now that is not the end of this story, VK4ACB contacted the Hervey Bay RSL,
with the intention to conduct a short ceremony to honour the memory of VK3NG
and the crew of the S.S. Kowarra. The RSL were very supportive and interested
in the ceremony which took place this weekend, such a beautiful place as Fraser
Island it is hard to these days imagine what the crew would have gone through
on that fateful night.
Of course this weekend is not only about RD but the International Lighthouse
Lightship weekend and in line with the objectives of the ILLW, it was
noticed that operations the I-26 submarine carried out involved the
Estevan Point Lighthouse on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The submarine under the command of Minoru Yokota shelled the lighthouse and a
RDF facility unsuccessfully with its 5.5 inch gun, luckily not hitting anything
vital, this happened before the sub made its way across the Pacific to
Australia and sank the S.S. Korrawa off Sandy Cape.
Emails with Al Winney, VE7CM, Port Alberni, BC, has turned up that up till
3 months ago there was a resident ham at the Estevan Point Lighthouse but
he has now been transferred to another lighthouse at the other end of
Vancouver Island, Al, being the closest ham to the lighthouse will attempt to
contact VK4CHB (The Hervey Bay Club Station) over this weekend to maintain this
unique link between the two lighthouses.
And what became of I-26?
The Japanese say on Oct 26 1944 she may have been sunk by the Coolbaugh
(DE-217) or the next morning in a hedgehog attack by Rowell (DE-403).
The USA version of I-26's demise puts it several months later on Dec 17.
TBM Avenger from escort carrier Anzio (CVE-57) and destroyer escort
Lawrence C. Taylor (DE-415) in the Philippine Sea near Palau,
12°44'N, 130°42'E.
The I-26 was the IJN's third highest scoring submarine in terms of tonnage
sunk, sinking more than 51,500-tons.
Those who perished in the sinking of S.S. KOWARRA:-
ANKARING J.
JOWERS B.
DAVIES R.
LOWEY J. H.
DOYNE W. E.
LUNSON B. H.
EELES E. T. E.
MacPHERSON D.
GORDON G. K.
NOBLE J.
GRIFFITHS B. E.
PAULL H. T.
GUNTER N. E.
REIMAN F. R.
HARLEY H. N.
ROUGVIE J. G.
HIDE A. W.
WEST H. P.
JOHNSON M. L.
YOUNG G. J.
WIA PRESIDENT MICHAEL OWEN VK3KI
May I once again remind you that the ballot for two letter callsigns being
conducted on behalf of ACMA by the WIA is now open?
We have received over 150 applications to participate
As I said last week, to participate you must be qualified. You are qualified
to participate if you hold or are qualified to hold an advanced licence,
you reside permanently in Australia and you do NOT already hold a two letter
callsign.
A list of the available two letter callsigns is on the WIA website, details of
the ballot process can be found on the WIA and ACMA websites and in August AR.
The downloadable application form is on the WIA website, or may be requested
from the WIA office.
The application form must be completed and delivered, by hand or mail, to the
WIA national office by 29 August. The application must be accompanied by the
non refundable payment of $59.74, including GST.
That charge is reasonably related to the anticipated cost of conducting the
ballot.
The ballot will be conducted by Friday 19 September and letters advising
participants whether they have been successful or not will be posted by
24 September.
Now let me read from a release of a few days ago, which may answer some
questions that have been asked.
On 7 February '08, ACMA announced that it would seek to implement contractual
arrangements with the WIA for the provision of certain services, including the
management of amateur examinations, the issue of certificates of proficiency
and certain administrative functions, including the ongoing management of
callsigns.
ACMA and the WIA are in the process of formalising contractual arrangements.
Subject to the outcome of these negotiations, it is expected that the WIA will
be managing callsigns following the Ballot process on 24 October 2008.
At this stage, it is expected that callsigns (including two letter callsigns)
will be treated by the WIA in the same way they were treated prior to October
2005 (that is, they will be available on a "first come, first served" basis).
Neither the WIA or ACMA are in a position to accept any applications for
two letter callsigns at this time. Further announcements on the new
arrangements will be made on or before 24 October 2008.
HAMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA.
VK2
web service:- http://www.arnsw.org.au/html/news_vk2wi.htm
VKG Roundup http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news
The next meeting of the Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club will be held
Friday the 5th of September, however before then their Winterfest for 2008.
on Sunday the 24th of August.
Yes this year it will be on a Sunday instead of a Saturday.
Check out the details on the club web site at www.bmarc.org
You don't have to be a Radio Amateur to enjoy it, and entry to Winterfest
this year is only $2 Children 12 years old and under accompanied by an adult
are free.
Lots of great prizes on offer, so make sure YOU attend!
(sourced to Erik VK2MAN - Publicity Officer)
September 20 VK Westlakes Cup. Rules westlakesarc.org.au & link to Contests
VK3
web service:- http://www.amateurradio.com.au/news/
VKC Roundup http://www.police
New regional IOTA representative
The Radio Society of Great Britain which runs the very successful Island
Of The Air program has appointed Roger Conway VK2RO as a regional
representative.
The region includes Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Indonesia and
Islands of the Pacific excluding French and US territories. The same
region previously represented for a long time by Jim Smith VK9NS.
With the appointment Roger VK2RO, who is also President of the Shepparton
and District Radio Club, will be the official check point for IOTA awards
in the region.
An active DXer Roger's contact details are correct on QRZ.COM
(Jim Linton VK3PC)
VK4
web service local news:- www.wiaq.com/qnews/upload/qnewsbcast.htm
local news email qnews-vk-subscribe(AT)yahoogroups.com
VKR Roundup http://www.police.qld.gov.au/News+and+Alerts/Media+Releases/
IT'S GAVINS ABC
thanks to some prodding by Lyn VK4SWE with her contacts at ABC Radio NQ, VK4ZZ
was heard 630 4QN Wednesday August 13th being grilled about the International
Lighthouse Lightship Weekend and the Amateur Radio involvement in the NQ
region.
SUNSHINE COAST AMATEUR BREATHES EASIER
This from Gordon VK4VP. "Recently one of our long standing members underwent
some extensive surgery and is breathing much easier due to a new set of lungs.
We wish Geoff VK4KEL all the best in his recovery, which is sounding very good.
We must also spare a moment or two for the donor and their family.
VK4KG Memorial RD Contest Station Activated
The VK4KG Memorial Station has been active during the Remembrance Day Contest
this weekend with the 24 hour operation happening from Royal Australian Air
Force Garbutt Base near Townsville on lots of HF, 6metre and 2metre frequencies
using both Voice and Morse for contacts.
The operators took time to listen into the RD Contest Opening Address
transmitted on 2metres from 0745Z on Saturday by Lighthouse station VK4WIT,
before getting into the thick of it, having to use consummate skill through the
varying propagation conditions to get contacts.
VK4KG will be on air until at least 0600Z today, if they get lots of contacts
they might even go through to 0800Z, so it's up to you to keep them there!
VK6
web service http://www.vk6.net/newswest-index.html
FADE TO BLACK - PERMANENTLY
Remember that WIA News item about Community TV stations and the claim that they
would close unless they got Government Help to go Digital?
Well it has happened in VK6, where Access 31 has ceased transmission.
Access 31 opened in June 1999 - a 9 year run.
(Dennis J Muldownie VK6KAD)
VK7
local area news :- http://reast.asn.au/news.php
vk7 local news, email vk7regionalnews-subscribe(AT)yahoogroups.com
VK7RTC Back On Deck
It was in July 1983 that Brian VK7RR commissioned VK7RTC a UHF repeater,
at Mt. Nelson in Hobart.
Initially, the first repeater was an ex police department unit, much modified
so as to work in the amateur band. It had an output on a good day of 10 watts.
Well now vk7 have a new repeater again, a commercial radio which is running
50, soon to be increased to 100 watts. Helping VK7RR install this repeater was
Richard VK7ZBX.
And also look out for those International Lighthouse and Lightship
Weekend stations who will be operating around VK7 -
Winston VK7EM operating from Mersey Bluff, Devonport (AU0040);
Wayne VK7FWAY operating from Table Cape, Wynyard (AU0039);
WICEN South VK7WCN from the Cape Bruny lighthouse (AU0005);
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS With thanks to RSGB, Southgate AR Club, the ARRL,
Amateur Radio Newsline, NZART and the WW sources of the WIA.
JAPANESE ART
In Japan JA1OGS, Art, ex VK4GO , is very active with APRS, some 1000 +
stations.
The UI-View APRS Software is very popular with JA hams. When Art dropped WIA
National news a note through the week he wanted to remind us all of the huge
Hamfair in Tokyo next weekend 23/24-August. with maybe around 35,000 visitors
Art will be there to demo & register UI-View APRS Software from the Kenwood
booth.
New APRS kits from Fox-Delta (VU2FD India) also on display.
WebPages: http://ja1ogs.com/fd.htm
http://ja1ogs.com
http://ja1ogs.com/dxja.htm
(Art JA1OGS (VK4GO) Tokyo Japan / Tomomi JA1OIY (VK4ZGO))
INDIAN LIMBO - OR "HOW LOW CAN YOU GO".
If you want to go LOW DOWN...a facility of the Indian Navy transmits
orders to submerged submarines on 18.2 kHz under the callsign VTX3
It uses an antenna system consisting of 7 antenna masts. 6 of these masts
arranged on a circle around the central mast
Vijayanarayanam Navy Transmitter, Vijayanarayanam (18.64 miles (30 km) south
of Turunelveli on the Kanyakumari highway), at 8°23'14"N 77°45'6"E.
Under the callsign VTX3 to submerged submarines.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayanarayanam
Should we offer a prize if you hear 18.2 kHz here in VK ? HIHI
KENYA DX
IK8VRH portable 5Z4 will be active from Kenya during the month of August.
Operations are on 40, 20 and 17 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
QSL as directed on the air.
SOUTH AFRICAN HAMS SET UP AMATEUR RADIO STATIONS AT SCHOOLS
As part of World Space Week, Oct 8, ZS hams have been asked by their National
Society to "set up an amateur radio station at your local school and share the
magic of amateur radio with learners."
Learners will have an opportunity to listen and talk to an astronaut sharing
his space experiences, so, share your hobby with the new generations of radio
amateurs!
CROATIA DX
DO7ZZ will be active from Croatia operating as VE3ZIK portable 9A until the
23rd of August. Activity will be on the High Frequency bands only, using CW,
SSB, RTTY, PSK31, PSK63 and 10m FM. QSL to DO7ZZ via the bureau.
LIONESS OF ITALY 50TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD
On occasion of the celebration of the 50th foundation anniversary the section
of Brescia of the Italian Amateur Radio (ARI) association issues the
"50th Anniversary Lioness of Italy Award"
The award will be issued to all hams/SWL that achieve the required number of
QSO/HRD with different stations members of the Brescia ARI radio club.
Duration: the activity for this special award will last from the
24th of August 2008 till the 14th of September 2008 included.
Bands: all bands (HF and higher);
Modes: SSB, CW and digital modes;
Number QSO/HRD required:
* Italian stations: 15;
* European stations: 10;
* DX stations: 5.
The award will be issued, free of charge, to all hams that forward the request
BY 31st October 2008. The request including a log summary shall be sent,
preferably in electronic format, by mail to the award manager iz2fos(AT)rblob.com
The request and summary log on paper shall be sent to the following address:
IZ2FOS Lorenzo Mendini
Via S. Maria, 72
25011 Calcinatello (BS)
Italy
Upon specific request, the award may be issued in a PDF format and sent by
e-mail.
UNITED KINGDOM HAM 'in a pickle'
An elderly radio ham caused traffic chaos and sparked a police hunt
after setting out on a shopping trip to buy a new transceiver.
The 81-year-old man was eventually pulled-over by police after receiving
a spate of calls from worried motorists who had spotted him driving his
8mph mobility scooter along a busy, 70mph dual-carriageway section of the
A27 near Portsmouth in Hampshire on Monday.
Trucks and cars were forced to swerve out of the way as the 81-year-old man
crawled along the middle of the A27.
Our intrepid radio amateur, who has not been named, set off from his home on
Hayling Island near Havant some time before 11am on Monday, heading for the
well-known amateur radio and electronics retailer Nevada, some seven miles away
in Farlington on the outskirts of Portsmouth.
Mike Devereux, Nevada's Managing Director, told Southgate News: "We were amazed
when he turned up at the showrooms in his slippers and buggy, having come the
eight-mile ride from Hayling Island on the main roads!
"He is getting back in to Amateur radio and wanted to buy an Icom 7400 and
power supply. Unfortunately, he could not remember his credit card pin number
and ended up blocking the card and leaving empty handed.
"He left us for the homeward journey.. and the rest, as they say, is history."
Mike added "I am just relieved that he got back home in one piece !"
Police finally caught up with him shortly after 1pm on his return journey,
after he'd initially evaded them on his outward trip. Although his four-mile
spell on the dual carriageway caused traffic chaos, he was not breaking the law
as he was not on a motorway.
Thankfully, he'll live to 'Tx' another day, after concerned police officers
gave him some "stern" road safety advice, then took both the battery-powered
scooter and its driver home in a police van.
Let's hope that when he finally does get back on-air, he's not heard signing
/MOBILE!
From the Southgate Amateur Radio Club I'm Richard G4TUT
AND YOUR'E TUNED TO VK1WIA
IRISH SCOUT JAMBOREE MEMBERS FALL VICTIM TO A DIB DOB - ROB!
During the last night of the Jamboree in Ireland someone stole the DK8ZM
"Rare Radio scouting and JOTA Badges collection", some 300 items!
As it was not until the last day, the badges are thought to have been
removed from the Jamboree site before they were found to be missing.
David GI4FUM in a yahoo group posting said "Irish members of the amateur
radio team immediately swung into action by producing a poster with a
photograph of the badge collection on it to be distributed to all leaders
at the camp and they distributed it personally within 30 minutes of
discovering the theft".
Irish police are investigating.
(Jochen DK8ZM)
IRISH R.T.S. Radio News
Mark, EI7IS will finish in the post of radio news editor in a few weeks from
now and we are currently seeking a replacement. If anyone is interested
please contact Finbarr Buckley EI1CS by e-mail at "buckleyf1 at eircom dot
net" or via 021-4346622 as soon as possible. Assistance will be given to
the person that takes over this post.
CANADIAN FIRE HAM KILLED.
Bob Leek VE3TFD was a 25-year veteran of the Toronto Fire Department and lost
his life in the response to a massive propane depot explosion that occurred
Sunday 10 August. In offering it's Condolences, Canadian National Society, RAC
said VE3TFD was a member of RAC, the South Pickering Amateur Radio
Club and Durham Amateur Radio Emergency Service.
BERMUDA DX
IK2RZP will be active stroke VP9 from Bermuda from through August 24th.
Listen out for him mainly on SSB and the digital modes on 17 and 12 metres.
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau.
USA AND ARRL Teachers Institute at ARRL HQ.
Since 2001 when the Education & Technology Program - also known as the
"Big Project" -- started, ARRL has expanded the scope of its educational
outreach programs by providing grants of station equipment and instructional
resources for professional development to more than 300 US schools.
"The Education & Technology Program is truly one of ARRL's most significant
projects," said ARRL Chief Development Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH.
USA - CHANGING OF THE GUARD - PAUL TIBBETS SK
Late last year the ham who flew the aircraft that dropped the first Atomic Bomb
in combat over Japan died. He was 92 year old Paul Tibbets, the former K4ZVZ.
Tibbets' historic mission in the plane named for his mother marked the
beginning of the end of World War II.
The plane and its crew of 14 dropped the five-ton bomb nick named
"Little Boy" on the morning of August 6, 1945. The blast killed some
80,000 people and levelled the city of Hiroshima. Tibbets never
expressed regret over his role. He said it was his patriotic duty and
the right thing to do.
K4ZVZ was cremated and his ashes spread across the English Channel,
a place that he said he love to fly across.
USA - OMAHA 2 HAMS MURDERED
Steve (NĜUS) and Carolyn (NĜLAL) Bailys' bodies were found shortly after noon
Sunday in their rural home.
A 34-year-old transient with a history of drug dealing, was in custody on
suspicion of murder.
US Police believe that the killer acted alone, selecting the Bailys' by chance.
OUTER SPACE Delfi DO-64 transponder activated
The 435 to 145MHz linear transponder onboard the Delfi DO-64
satellite has been activated.
The transponder uplink is 435.570 to 435.530MHz and the downlink
is 145.880 to 145.920MHz. All frequencies are +/- Doppler shift
that can be up to 3kHz at 145MHz. The transponder is inverting,
which means Lower Sideband is translated to a Upper Sideband
signal on the downlink.
Delfi DO-64 was built at the Delft University of Technology in the
Netherlands. Since it was launched in April it has been collecting
educational research data for use by the university students with
the assistance of radio amateurs around the world.
OUT OF SPACE Amateurs requested to listen for satellite
Jason Anderson, KI6GIV, at California Polytechnic State University
is requesting amateur radio operators worldwide to assist with
capturing the telemetry of the Cal Poly CP4 satellite.
According to Anderson there has been some unpredictable behaviour
on the CP4 satellite. He says that controllers only have contact
with the satellite once every 12 hours so it would be extremely
helpful if they could get some global support in collecting beacon
transmissions. That way they would get a more complete picture of
the satellite's health. CP4 downlinks on 437.325MHz using FSK
lower sideband modulation. The baud rate is 1200 with beaconing
every minute. Audio or decoded binary data along with other
reports go by e-mail to jander06<at>calpoly.edu.
Finally, our WEIRD N WONDERFUL
radio-guy.net is an odd but interesting site.
A collection and photographs of all sorts of historic and oddball items.
Things like early receivers, valves, light globes, and tools are easily
identified.
Others, like the industrial helmets, or the shock therapy mask are truly scary!
The photographs are beautifully done and arranged in categories.
Click on the items to see views from many angles, with occasional descriptions.
I'm off now to find a Micro-Jazz Perpetual Motion Fitness machine!
REWIND - A LOOK BACK IN HISTORY
(Will McGhie VK6UU is WIA National Historian)
In this years RD opening we heard from serving members of our Armed
Services on active duty in Afghanistan and East Timor, these days of
Sat phones, Chat Rooms and the internet even normal mobile phones
is a long way from the days of censored mail to love ones during WW2.
And a long way from the Timorese efforts by members of the 2/2nd
Independent Company who constructed a transmitter receiver to get
messages back to Australia.
In mid-April 1942, nearly two months after the surrender of Sparrow Force,
signals began to be received in Darwin purporting to be from survivors of
the unit.
These men were using what came to be known as "Winnie the war-winner", a
radio devised from pieces of other sets and from parts scrounged among
the troops or stolen from the enemy. The bulk of the work on this lifeline
for the men of Timor was undertaken by Signallers Max Loveless and
Keith Richards, assisted by Jack Sargent and John Donovan.
After several days of communication using "Winnie" - and the answering
of some personal questions - headquarters was convinced of the authenticity
of the signals, and was able to arrange for much-needed supplies to be
delivered to the isolated troops.
Winnie the war-winner is on display at the War Museum in Canberra.
SOCIAL SCENE
Aug 24 VK2
WINTERFEST the Blue Mountains ARC Hamfest Glenbrook Scout Hall
Email Address : bmarc-webmanager(AT)bmarc.org
Sept 13 VK4
The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio club Sunfest at Woombye hall .
contact Harry VK4TK at vk4tk(AT)dodo.com.au
or 0 40 94 880 25
Sept 13 -14 VK7
Alarameet 2008 in Ulverstone Tasmania
Susan Brain VK7LUV 0400-173280 or
vk7luv_susan(AT)yahoo.com.au
Sept 19-21 VK4
Central Highland Amateur Radio Club AGM, Monster Auction and Gathering at
Camp Fairbairn near Emerald. Gordon VK4KAL telephone 07 4985 4168
Oct 11 & 12 VK4
Dalby and Sunshine coast October Camp, Lake Dyer near Laidley.
Neil VK4NF holmzie(AT)bigpond.com 07 4662 4950
Oct 26 VK3
B.A.R.G. Hamvention Ballarat held at the Great Southern Woolshed approx 3kms
from Ballarat CDB, located on the Melbourne side of Ballarat on the western
highway. General public admitted at 10-00am.
Door prizes, raffles good food and fellowship
dougr(AT)ncable.net.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.
2009
International Telecommunication Union's Telecom World 2009.
Feb 8 2009 VK2
WYONG FIELD DAY
June 5 - 8 2009 VK4
FNNQARG at Cardwell Village Beachcomber Resort book on 1800 005633
Contact FNNQARG co-ordinator Gavin VK4ZZ for site booking guidance.
OCT 12 - 16 2009 ZL
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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