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This is WIANEWS for week commencing Aug 24 2008
Today's news is the annual ALARA edition, and along with me, (Marilyn VK3DMS)
we are joined by Susan VK7LUV, Lesley VK5HLS, Christine VK5CTY AND
Shirley VK5JSH.
We start of this news by crossing to the WIA BOARD ROOM.
The NSW Department of Lands has announced a Communications Facility Site
Licensing scheme which may force some amateur radio clubs to shut down
repeaters located on Crown land, or face huge increases in site licence fees.
The scheme will require the operator of a "Telecommunications Facility"
including an amateur radio communications facility (all site users including
Primary Users and third-parties) to pay the Department of Lands a yearly
licence fee for the use of each site. An amateur radio facility will be charged
$367 per year (CPI indexed and subject to 5 yearly review) which is the
minimum amount prescribed under the NSW Crown Lands act.
The WIA has reviewed the Licence Agreement which appears to have been drafted
in a form primarily suitable for large commercial telecommunications and media
organizations, and we are concerned that the agreement does not adequately
address the needs or reflect the current arrangements in place for community
amateur radio clubs.
In particular, the WIA believes the indicated charges and fees may severely
disadvantage affected amateur radio clubs to the point where they will no
longer be able to provide and maintain their repeater and beacon facilities.
The WIA is also concerned that, in cases where the amateur radio equipment is
located in the facilities of a Primary User, under the terms of the agreement
the Primary User is able to impose an additional fee on third-party occupiers.
As third-party occupiers are already paying licence fees directly to the Dep't,
In effect, an amateur radio club could end up paying twice.
However some clubs, especially those with only one repeater, may find the
scheme to their advantage as it does provide 20 year secure tenure for
occupation of the site.
The WIA has written to the NSW Department of Lands calling for a formal review
of the proposed arrangements based on the fact that amateur radio clubs are not
telecommunications services, but rather are not-for-profit organizations
providing valuable voluntary community service.
The WIA believes that amateur radio clubs should have the choice of being
excluded from the scheme.
(Phil Waite VK2DKN)
WIA Treasurer
The WIA is seeking the services of a Treasurer following the retirement of the
previous incumbent.
The Treasurer will be responsible for the oversight of the WIA financial
processes and be actively involved in formulating accounting direction for
future WIA programs. The National office system has an established MYOB
accounting system and all daily transactions are done by WIA office staff.
The applicant would ideally be professionally qualified in accounting, or from
a commercial finance background. For logistical reasons, the person should be
located in Melbourne and be willing to provide the services in a voluntary
capacity.
If you are the person the WIA is seeking, or want more information please
contact Mr Michael Owen, President WIA via email president(AT)wia.org.au
This month and the next are big months for ALARA, as we celebrate our 33rd
birthday, hold our 28th Contest, and on September 12 - 14 we will be in
Ulverstone, Tasmania for our 9th Alarameet.
The Alara Contest takes place next weekend, that's August 30/31. It is always
a very friendly laid-back contest in which both YLs and OMs take part. If you
are not sure about the rules they can be found on Alara's web page:
www.alara.org.au The closing date for logs is September 30, and they can be
sent by email to alaracontest(AT)wia.org.au
Our next Alarameet looks like being a big gathering, with over 80 already
registered to attend. This of course includes OMs and friends and a group from
New Zealand. So you might hear the chatter across Bass Strait on the weekend of
September 12/14.
That's enough about Alara - now for other news:
In Australian Radio News we see that ACMA have proposed extra channels for
ABC radio services in Victoria and Queensland.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking written
submissions from the public on proposals to make channels available for
ABC radio services in the Bendigo, Colac and Geelong areas of Victoria and
the Townsville area of Queensland.
This to primarily enable ABC to provide its NewsRadio service, however in
Geelong, ACMA proposes to make channel capacity available for an
extension of the ABC's Local Radio service.
Spectrum is congested for high power services in each of these regions and ACMA
was unable to identify any vacant FM frequencies that could be used for the
ABC services. ACMA is therefore proposing to vary the frequency of various
existing services in the radio markets for the introduction of these services.
'The proposals to make frequencies available for ABC radio services would
require changes to the transmission arrangements of some existing broadcasting
services and ACMA is keen to receive community feedback on this issue.
The explanatory papers, draft variations to the licence area plans and other
related documents are available on the ACMA website.
HAMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA I'M SUSAN VK7LUV.
And courtesy of THE ABC, they conducted an interview with
Grahame O'Brien vk2fa and it is available for download
Robert Broomhead rejoins us for this story.
"Newcastle radio amateur Grahame O'Brien VK2FA recently distributed a
quantity of press releases to media outlets around the western plains
of NSW promoting some upcoming foundation assessments that are being
conducting in the central west town of Cobar over the weekend of 6th
and 7th of September. Much to Grahame's surprise he received a phone
call from ABC radio presenter Dugald Saunders of the western plains
ABC Radio requesting an interview. During the 8 minute interview,
Grahame provided an overview on amateur radio, explained
about our radio bands, operating modes, how we communicate, the
popular foundation licence as well as providing contact details for
assessments taking place in the Cobar.
You can listen to the full interview with Grahame by clicking
www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2008/20080819-1/index.php
VK1
vk1 local news email broadcast(AT)vk1.wia.ampr.org and ask for subscription.
The CRARC committee has decided to retire the old "vk1.wia.ampr.org"
domain name in favour of a new domain "crarc.ampr.org".
The committee is also retiring the old website at www.vk1.wia.ampr.org and
establishing a shiny new one at www.crarc.ampr.org.
The new website is live at the new address now, and the vk1-news mailing list
will come from the address "vk1-news(AT)crarc.ampr.org"
(Carl, vk1kcm On behalf of the CRARC Committee)
AUGUST MEETING
Tomorrow, Monday 25th.
Subject:- A presentation by Grahame Wilson VK1FXL on his travels around
Australia.
Doors open 1930 Hrs. meeting starts 2000 Hrs.
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 www.bmarc.org
September20 Westlakes Cup. Rules westlakesarc.org.au & link to Contests
VK3
web service:- http://www.amateurradio.com.au/news/
VKC Roundup http://www.police
SADARC HamFest will be held on September 14th at St Augustine hall Orr Street
Shepparton doors open for the traders at 7.30am and visitors at 10am.
The venue is well catered for, entry fee still remains at $5
Tables are $10 and includes entry and snack.
For table bookings contact Daryl vk3kl(AT)netspace.net.au or Phone 03 58711444
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO WITH Lesley VK5HLS
About two years ago the Hunter Radio group held on the air what was called
"The Education Hour".
The group has decided to conduct this series again with the intention of
helping new and not so new amateurs in the education of subjects related
to our hobby.
The series was developed by Ron Bertram VK2DQ and the Gold Coast Amateur
Radio Society who have given the Hunter Radio Group permission to use again
the material which has been re-recorded.
Education hour's starting Date is Wednesday 3rd of September and it runs for
approximately six weeks but can continue for longer if required.
In reporting this to the WIA Frank VK2FJL from Westlakes Club said the
frequency will be 146.975, the groups EchoLink Repeater, Node 1474 starting at
8:00pm for about 30 minutes when there will be a short break to take call sign
check ins, then continuing on until around 9.00pm when the callbacks, comments
or questions can be taken.
Any other details you can contact Graham VK2FA or Maurie VK2CD or you can
call in on the Groups Monday night Broadcasts on 146.900 or 3.593 Mhz
(westlakes)
INTERNATIONAL NEWS With thanks to RSGB, Southgate AR Club, the ARRL,
Amateur Radio Newsline, NZART and the WW sources of the WIA.
I'm Marilyn VK3DMS and I'm joined at the international news desk by
Susan VK7LUV and Lesley VK3HLS,
Good News from S21 Land (Bangladesh)
Good news is hardly heard from anywhere and it is more welcome when it comes
from a country like Bangladesh and even more appreciable when it is for a
hobby like the Amateur Radio.
Since 2004, amateur radio license issuing authority in Bangladesh had
stopped taking examinations and issuing licenses to the enthusiast.
After continuous lobbying for the last four years, members of the Bangladesh
Amateur Radio League - BARL had finally been able to make the concerned
authorities understand the significance of Ham Operators in a country with
frequent natural disasters like floods and cyclones.
Three executive members of the BARL, S21RB (Engr. Belayet Robin), S21VA (Dr.
Zahid Shipon) and S21SH (Saiful Huda) had a very fruitful meeting with the
Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission - BTRC on 21st of July
2008 .
Besides the Chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory
Commission - BTRC, Major General Manzurul Alam (Retd) almost all the senior
officials, engineers and technical experts of the authorities were present
at the meeting.
At the onset of the meeting S21RB made a presentation highlighting the
activities of the Amateur Radio Operators in Bangladesh since its activities
started in this country.
The BTRC Chairman gave a very patient hearing to the BARL team and during
the nearly two hour meeting also assured to resolve the problems of
different HAM issues and do all possible for the promotion of the scientific
hobby in the country.
As part of the latest development, the BTRC has decided to resume the
process of issuing Amateur Radio Licenses and take examinations regularly
every month. Examinees have to sit for the examination before a computer.
Details of the examination are available on the BTRC www.btrc.gov.bd and
BARL www.barl.org website.
The BTRC has also decided to formulate, for the first time, a time befitting
Amateur Radio operating rules and regulations.
Regards,
Belayet Robin
Amateur Radio Call Sign - S21RB
http://belayet.googlepages.com
http://www.barl.org
Earhart International Festival defies weather to entertain thousands
The Director of the Earhart International Festival has paid tribute to the
thousands who defied the weather to enjoy the wonderful community atmosphere
and top-quality entertainment on offer at Ballyarnett Country Park at the
weekend.
Keeping with the spirit of Amelia Earhart was the awe-inspiring flypast from
Letter-kenny Flying Club, whose five-plane formation thrilled the crowds. Then
international radio link ups by the Foyle and District Amateur Radio Club
in the Earhart Cottage.
Scores of radio amateurs across three continents, from Russia to the USA,
linked up to send good wishes for the Festival - they even made contact with
an American businessman who was flying his personal jet some 42,000 feet
above the country park!
VIDEO GAME HELPS TEENS FIGHT CANCER
Science OnLine reports on a new video game designed to give young cancer
patients a sense of power and control over their disease. Re-Mission is
the 3D game described as a 20 level journey through the bodies of
fictional patients with different types of cancer.
Players control a nano robot named Roxxi. Its task is to destroy cancer
cells, battle bacterial infections, and manage realistic,
life-threatening side effects
But the game is more than a fun challenge. Studies show that young
cancer patients who play the Re-Mission are more likely to take their
medicine, undergo needed therapy and understand their illness. That's
because the game is geared to help teenagers better adhere to their
cancer treatment and embrace vital behaviours to improve their health.
For more information on Re-Mission is available on-line at
www.CIGNA.com/Re-mission
THE RADIO SPEEDGUN KID
Since police can't be everywhere an 11 year old armed with a toy radio
speed gun is filling in the gaps in the USA.
Amateur Radio Newsline say that Landon Wilburn is only 11 but he stands
tall against speeders.
As he recently told the Louisville Courier-Journal newspaper, he used to
shout at speeders to slow down. Then Landon got a better idea.
Dressed in a reflective vest, wearing a bicycle helmet and armed with a
Hot Wheels brand radar gun, he points it at cars speeding through the
sub-division where he lives and records the speed of passing traffic.
One of the sub-division residents is George Ayers. He told the newspaper
that he has seen drivers lock up their brakes when they saw Landon
clocking them.
Officials say the city will install speed bumps in the neighbourhood if
70 percent of residents agree and are willing to put up half the money.
Until that happens Landon, toy radio speed gun in hand, will likely
continue to do his part to get speeders to slow down.
NEW NEXT OF KIN NOTIFICATION STANDARD
Emergency workers searching for next-of-kin contact information for an
injured person now have a globally recognized way of doing so, thanks to
a new standard from International Telecommunications Union.
According to the organizations' July 23rd release, simply prefixing the
Arabic numerals 01, 02, 03, and so on to a nominated contact, written in
any script in the mobile telephone directory, will help emergency
workers in any part of the world identify contacts in order of priority
and notify them. For example, 01 for father or 02 meaning wife and 03
standing for a husband.
The International Telecommunications Union says that it will work with
non-profit organization ICE 4 SAFETY to promote this new way of
identifying an emergency contact in a mobile handset's directory. The
new standard, which is a clause to ITU-T Recommendation E.123,
internationalises the ICE concept and recommends the use of Arabic
numerals 0 through 9 to denote emergency contact numbers. (ITU release)
RADIO TECHNOLOGY: COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS MOVING AM BROADCAST BAND
A group made up primarily of broadcast consulting engineers has proposed
that the United States AM broadcast stations be made to move to TV
Channels 5 and 6. This, after their current occupants of that spectrum
migrate to digital.
The group, calling itself the Broadcast Maximization Committee,
recommends the conversion and migration of all AM stations over an
extended period of time and with digital transmissions only. It also
proposes relocating the LPFM service to a portion of this spectrum.
The group made its proposal in a filing to the FCC as part of the
broadcast diversity proceeding in Docket 07-294.. Other organizations
also used the proceeding to discuss how the radio spectrum should be
structured; but the Broadcast Maximization Committee comments are likely
to draw new attention to the plight of AM stations and possible ways to
help the occupants of that broadcast band cope with changing technology.
WORLDBEAT - COLUMBIA: FIRST HD RADIO TEST CONDUCTED IN BOGATA
An FM station in Colombia is the first in that country to air High
Definition Radio. This, according to Broadcast Electronics which says
that Tropicana 102.9 is airing digital using Broadcast Electronics brand
of H D Radio transmission equipment. The installation is part of a test
granted under temporary authorization by the broadcast governing agency
in Colombia, and is being conducted in the country's capital city of
Bogota that has a population 9 million. The station is owned by the
Caracol Radio Network.
FINALY IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: ELECTRONS BEHAVE LIKE LIGHT IN CRYSTAL
A team of researchers at Princeton University's Materials Research
Science and Engineering Centre has observed electrons moving through a
crystal of bismuth while behaving like light.
The Princeton group fixed a crystal onto a cantilever, and then placed this
apparatus in a high magnetic field created at the National High Magnetic Field
Laboratory. This device can generate magnetic fields that are more than a
million times stronger than the earth's faint magnetic field. Under such an
enormous magnetic field the cantilever twists. The way it twists tells the
Princeton researchers about the subtle new kind of matter in the crystal.
Scientists are very excited by this discovery. They say that the research
which was supported by the National Science Foundation and detailed in
the journal Science, could lead to new kinds of news electronic devices.
OPERATIONAL NEWS WITH - Shirley VK5JSH.
ON AIR CONTEST AND EVENT COLUMN - D A T E L I N E
2008
August
30-31 VK A.L.A.R.A Contest
September 20 VK Westlakes Cup. Rules westlakesarc.org.au & link to Contests
October 4- 5 OC Oceania Contests - Phone 0800 UTC Sat until 0800 UTC Sun.
11-12 OC Oceania Contests - CW 0800 UTC Sat until 0800 UTC Sun.
November 15-16 (Weekend) Spring VHF/UHF Field Day
Now how did you go in last weekends RD contest? Now you have the
Paper work to do!! Here is Contest Manager VK4OD.
"Thank you and good morning this is the 1st of the 2008 RD Contest Post
Mortems.
As of Tuesday night the 19th Aug I have received approximately 75 Electronic
Logs, and two by Snail Mail.
I suspect that this year we may have a low number of participants for the RD as
we had to compete with the 2008 Olympics and the Lighthouse Event.
To date the logs have not revealed any errors, HOWEVER IT IS EARLY DAYS YET, By
now many of you will have received an Email acknowledging the receipt of your
logs and what type of log was sent.
A reminder though too make sure that I am in receipt of your logs by last mail
Monday the 15th September 2008.
Until next we meet this Peter VK4OD, right now it is "back to the ALARA girls".
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 4 EURO E-Day, 1st of January currency changes to Euro. Until Dec 31
PY 100 JA Centenary of first Japanese immigration to Brazil. Until Dec 31
International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend - 2008
Well done to all 50 VK amateurs who entered this year's event via the
official web site entry form at http://illw.net
Australia led the Country count at 50 lighthouses.
Some highlights included:-
The 400 barrier has also been broken this year with the 400th entry
going to the Bundaberg ARC with their entry for Burnett Heads.
WIN television attended Point Perpendicular where the Illawarra club spent
the weekend.
An excellent weekend was had by all at lighthouses manned by Summerland club,
Cape Byron, Ballina, Evans Head and Yamba.
Westlakes Lighthouse event saw Alan VK2JED and Frank VK2FJL spending the later
part of Friday stringing the antenna and setting up the station. But by the
third time climbing to the top of the tower both Allan and Frank needed oxygen!
Thanks go to Lighthouse attendants Ron and Terry who noticed their plight and
revived them with a nice hot cup of coffee.
The Lights keep on shinning!
EE8AY - PUNTA DELGADA LIGHTHOUSE, D-2772
CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Luis, EA8AY, a member of the Teide DX Group will be
QRV as EE8AY from the Punta Delgada Lighthouse (WLOTA LH-0129, ARLHS
CAI-034), located in Alegranza, a volcanic small island (IOTA AF-004), on
August 22 to 24. He will operate on the HF, 6 and 2 meter bands, using CW,
SSB, FM and digital modes. QSL via bureau, or direct (+SASE) via EA8NQ.
This small island, about 10 square km in area, is uninhabited and of
difficult access. As it is a Natural Reserve, it was not easy to obtain
the necessary permits to operate there.
Further information at www.isladealegranza.ea8ay.com/
73 de Isidro, EA8NQ
ea8nq(AT)grupodxteide.com
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS with Christine VK5CTY
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- DIGITAL
The new Australian Coordinator for TCPIP domains is now VK2XB Indy.
So when you need a number email Indy vk2xb(AT)wia.org.au
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FEMALES IN RADIO
ALARA - AUSTRALIAN LADIES AR ASSOCIATION
http://alara.org.au
Net is held each Mondays on 3.580 MHz, commencing at 1030 UTC.
(1000utc during daylight saving)
geencee(AT)picknowl.com.au
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
ARISS Team Looking for Ground Stations:
Do you want to be part of the international network of ground stations that
help support Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
operations?
ARISS is still looking to add numerous ground stations capable of relaying ISS
Amateur Radio sessions with schools and also serve as back-up communications
relays should they be needed. Locations all over the world will be considered,
but one of the greatest needs for stations is still in VK6.
If you or your WA club would like to be considered for selection as one of the
new ARISS ground stations, send an e-mail to ARISS with details about your
station and contact information ARISS-telebridge(AT)amsat.org
(Information provided by Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, ARISS International Chairman)
TWO HAM RADIO CUBESATS LOST AT LAUNCH
Two Amateur radio cubesats were lost during a lunch mishap on Sunday,
August 3rd. This after a privately funded Space Exploration
Technologies Corporation Falcon-1 rocket failed shortly after lift-off.
The cubesats lost were part of the payload on board the third Falcon-1 rocket
that was launched from the Reagan Test Site, in the Republic of the
Marshall Islands.
Space Exploration Technologies first effort to put a vehicle into orbit
was back in March 2006. It failed due to a leaky fuel line. A year
later, a second attempt had to be written off after the rocket made it
into space but then wobbled off its vertical axis and tumbled out of
control.
Whether or not the sponsors of either of the two lost ham radio birds will
try again at some later date is at airtime unknown.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO
EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES REGION ONE
21.360 - 18.160 - 14.300 - 7.060 - 3.760 MHz.
August 19 saw the emergency communication network tested at the Repco Rally
in New Zealand. An integral part of the New Zealand's emergency network,
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) also will play a pivotal role in
the annual running of Repco Rally New Zealand.
This 39th running of New Zealand's largest annual world title sporting event
will be held in the Waikato, Waitomo and Franklin districts from
Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August.
Approximately 80 radio operators will be deployed during Repco Rally
New Zealand which "sorta" puts our 10 man band WICEN ops to shame!
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 14 VK3
SADARC HamFest will be held on September 14th at St Augustine hall Orr Street
Shepparton doors open for the traders at 7.30am and visitors at 10am.
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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read by:- Marilyn VK3DMS, Susan VK7LUV, Lesley VK5HLS,
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