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This is WIANEWS for week commencing cot 5 2008
I’m Michael Owen VK3KI and the WIA is pleased to announce the results of this
year’s Clubs Grant Scheme.
The Board had divided the scheme into two, with up to three grants for projects
that were seen as useful, and with up to three grants for projects that were
seen as innovative.
15 applications for a grant were received.
The 2008 Grants Committee , Don Wilschefski VK4BY, Deane Blackman VK3TX, and
Rob Fincher VK3BRF concluded that to reduce the number of ‘useful’ projects to
three would result in a significant and inappropriate concentration of the
allocation of funds, and so recommended to the Board a higher number of
allocations in this category. The Board accepted that recommendation.
Accordingly three innovative projects were awarded grants of $1,000 each as
follows:
Northern Corridor Radio Club, $1000 for the VK-ZS Beacon Project,
Amateur Radio Victoria, $1000 for the Digitisation of the ATV Repeater VK3RTV,
and the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club $1000 for a project called The Dish.
Five useful projects will receive grants as follows:
Eastern & Mountain District Radio Club, $600 for Emergency Preparedness and
Education,
Eastern & Mountain District Radio Club $800 for Portable Wireless Education,
Sunraysia Radio Group $500 for the Refurbishment of the Swan Hill Repeater,
Rockhampton & District Amateur Radio Club $500 for the 23cm Repeater and
Redcliffe & District Radio Club, $600 for a Mobile Emergency Communication
Centre.
WIA Secretary Geoff Atkinson will be writing to each club confirming the grant
and indicating any steps that will be required before the grant is made.
The full report of the Grant Committee which details all applications received
and the reasons for their recommendations can be found on the WIA website.
Special thanks to the Grant Committee, Don VK4BY, Deane VK3TX, and Rob VK3BRF.
Before the changes made at the ITU’s WRC 07 can be implemented, and in
particular the new secondary allocation to amateur of the segment
135.7 – 137.8 kHz can be made in Australia the statutory Australian
Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan must be amended. ACMA has published its proposed
draft amendments to the Spectrum Plan, and invited comments. The time for
comment ended on Friday 3 October, and the WIA has lodged a submission.
The full WIA submission can be seen on the WIA website.
While the draft Spectrum Plan included the new secondary amateur LF band the
WIA has made some suggestions.
Of course, we support the allocation.
The WIA noted that apart from an experimental licence licence held by the
Brisbane Amateur Radio Club there was only one other user of the segment.
The WIA looked at the inefficiency of antennas that amateurs would be able to
use at this part of the spectrum, and concluded that the risk of interference
is very small.
The WIA noted that the New Zealand administration allows New Zealand amateurs
a larger segment with a 5 watt e.i.r.p. power limit in this part of the
spectrum, and so to harmonise arrangements for similar services between
Australia and New Zealand proposes that Australian Advanced amateurs be allowed
to operate on the segment with a maximum radiated power of 5 watts (e.i.r.p.),
rather than the 1 watt e.i.r.p. limit proposed.
The WIA was a little surprise to see that the draft Spectrum Plan retains the
existing primary allocation to broadcasting and the existing secondary
allocation to the amateur within the band 7100-7200 kHz despite the decisions
of WRC 03, that amateur be primary and broadcasting cease in the band after
29 March 2009. In addition, Australia is a party to a footnote allowing fixed
and mobile primary in that segment.
The WIA has proposed that amateur be co-primary with Fixed and Mobile, and a
footnote be inserted acknowledging that the band is designated to be used
principally for the purposes of defence and national security and that the
amateur service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection
against interference from, fixed or mobile service stations operating within
Australia.
Certainly, leaving amateur as secondary and on a non interference basis will
not reflect the international position after 29 March next year.
Once the changes to the Spectrum Plan are made, amendment of the amateur LCD is
required before Advanced Licensees will be able to use the new LF band.
HAMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA.
VK2
web service:- http://www.arnsw.org.au/html/news_vk2wi.htm
VKG Roundup http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news
All roads lead to Teralba Sunday 9th November, where Westlake’s ARC are holding
their Major Field Day. Entry is free.
Westlake’s BBQ and auction, car boot and store sales, commercial traders
such as Andrews Communications.
Westlake’s much sought after Badge prize, Jelly Bean Guessing, Monster meat
tray plus other prizes.
All this plus a chance to meet up with old friends and hopefully make new ones.
Mark your calendar for this event, pay em a visit, you won't be disappointed.
Gates open to public 09.00hrs 9TH November.
VK3
web service:- http://www.amateurradio.com.au/news/
VKC Roundup http://www.police
Centre Victoria RadioFest No. 3 is on February 15 at the Kyneton Racecourse
this is VK3's major amateur radio event and is conducted by Amateur Radio
Victoria, Central GoldfieldsAmateur Radio Club and the Midland Amateur Radio
Club.
radiofest.amateurradio.com.au
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/
Theft of copper wire, Richlands:
Brisbane Police are investigating the theft of ‘live’ copperwire from a street
in Richlands which had the potential to cause fatal injuries to those involved
or members of the public.
Sometime between 5pm on September 26 and 8am October 2 thieves removed
electrical cabling and wiring from a housing estate in Archerfield Road,
Richlands. Approximately 100 metres of ‘live’ copperwire was stolen from three
electrical pillars, with another two pillars sustaining damage. Energex attended
the scene and located exposed live wiring inside one pillar, which had the
potential to deliver a fatal electric current should it have been mishandled.
Burn marks located inside one of the pillars indicated that the thieves were
lucky to have escaped unscathed. Anyone with information which could assist
police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
If you would like to obtain your foundation licence on the Gold Coast then
contact Roy vk4ig on phone 55 39 35 30 and he will give you all the information
that you require and you will also find information on the Club website.
www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
John VK4BZ is conducting CW practice on Tuesday nights on 80 metres with
coordination of specific transmitting frequencies on the Redcliffe 2 metre
repeater 146.925 MHz, starting about 7.30 pm each Tuesday.
After winning the CW section for Queensland of the RD, CW is really starting to
re-emerge as a skill for Redcliffe club members. Many thanks to George,VK4XY,
James, VK4TJF and especially John VK4BZ, their local Uniting Church minister,
who has put a special word to his BIG BOSS for more sunspots really soon.
VK5
www.qsl.net/vk5bar/
New to the Ham Scene in Adelaide and looking for a club to join? The Port
Adelaide Radio Club is one which meets Weekly. 7.30pm Wednesday evenings at
the Old Customs House in Todd Street Port Adelaide.
Port Adelaide Ham Club operate club call VK5APC
It was established 1982 and the club aims to provide a meeting place for people
in the area around Port Adelaide who share an interest in Radio and to
encourage and help those interested in obtaining an Amateur Radio Operator's
Licence.
VK7
local area news :- http://reast.asn.au/news.php
vk7 local news, email vk7regionalnews-subscribe(AT)yahoogroups.com
Dec 6
HAMFEST – Central Highlands of Tasmania at Miena – starts 10am.
http://www.qsl.net/charct/
The big VK7 Hamfest is located at the Great Lake community hall in Tassie's
beautiful central highlands and is equidistant to all major population centres.
This biannual event sees approx 150 Tassie hams participate in a traditional
HamFest with new and used gear on offer. Free tea and coffee are provided and
snack type meals can be purchased
EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
I am away from the 26th Sept to the 6th October Kylea White
Sure mate,
I'm currently at Ash 3SSB's joint and he's going to let me use his microphone.
Will have it done by Thursday morning.
Looking forward to the recording.
73
Aeden
3FABA
paper_planes(AT)hotmail.com
SUMMERLAND STANDARD LICENCE UPGRADE
Five F-Calls were successful at exams this last weekend. No doubt we'll see
new calls soon. So congratulations to VK2FRJD, FCAV, FEDZ, FRMG, FRNV.
Hunter Region Wednesday evenings on echo link node 1474 on 146.975 the Hunter
radio Group repeater is running that one hour session called " The Education
Hour " written by Ron Bertrand VK2DQ & the Gold Coast ARS.
This as a help to new & not so new Amateurs to expand their knowledge and to
promote our great hobby. It starts at 8pm with a break half way for callsign
only check ins. Full call-backs and comments are taken at the end with
EchoLink contacts taken first.
The session is produced by Maurie VK2CD and already is getting checkins from
the USA , UK and VK.
Terry VK2UX, the ARNSW Education Officer has advised that The Central Coast
Amateur Radio Club have invited Amateur Radio New South Wales to provide
WIA ACMA examinations at next years Field Day.
A trial run was conducted at this years field day. Terry told the committee
that It turned out to be very successful, despite the limited publicity of its
availability. Next year, all grades of license exams will be available. It is
planned to start conducting them from 8 am. More details will be provided
closer to the event but pre registration or expressions of interest would
assist in the planning when the call is made.
Liverpool & Districts ARC together with Fishers Ghost ARC will be running a
Foundation Licence Course at Campbelltown on 25 & 26 October with Standard
Licence assessments also made on Sunday 26 October.
Details are available from Wal Kelly VK2ZWK on Tel: 46 26 8423 (h)
or Garry Barker VK2TSR on Tel: 9896 5763 (h).
Not to many folk are aware of a group known as the "Australian Air League".
Well the Australian Air League is a youth organisation which encourages an
interest in aviation as a career or as a hobby for the youth of Australia.
The organisation is entirely self-funding and is staffed by volunteers who
give their time generously to achieve its goals.
Padstow Squadron was formed in 1962 and its aim is to offer an interesting and
comprehensive program to its members.
In 2006, club station VK2EHL was issued to Padstow Squadron to develop amateur
radio in the training and activities program. In 2007, Padstown became a
WIA Affiliated radio club and it meets at the Endeavour Hall, 89 The River
Road, Revesby every Friday evening.
Club station VK2EHL is activated on Friday nights as part of the training
program. VK2EHL is also activated field portable on camps and outdoor training
activities.
Padstow Squadron VK2EHL
http://aalpadstow.com.au/
Are you a Foundation Licensee wanting to upgrade?
Amateur Radio Victoria is holding another of its popular Standard Licence
Bridging Courses to be held in November.
To enrol you need to have the Foundation Licence and make a commitment to
attend on four Wednesday evenings, plus a weekend.
The training delivered by Kevin Luxford VK3DAP is structured to assist
Foundation Licensees increase their theory knowledge to the Standard level.
It also requires some self-study in between classroom nights. These bridging
courses have been popular so early enrolment is recommended.
Inquires and enrolments are welcome.
Barry Robinson VK3PV
foundation(AT)amateurradio.com.au
0428 516 001
INTERNATIONAL NEWS With thanks to RSGB, Southgate AR Club, the ARRL,
Amateur Radio Newsline, NZART and the WW sources of the WIA.
The first ever Hamvention in China commenced in Tan-Jia-Qiao (pronounced
tan-ji-keeow ....) city, in Anhui (pronounced Anne Hwee) province on Monday
the 29th September.
Registrations appeared to approach 100 and the first day of business was
Tuesday 30th September. The only out of country visiting Amateur was Mike
VK8ZMA, who is working in China for all of 2008, and the friendliness and
reception for Mike was overwhelming in hospitality and enthusiasm.
The first few keynote addresses revealed many problems and issues that we have
experienced in Australia with emphasis on addressing methods of increasing
support and raising numbers of the Amateur fraternity. The issues sounded all
too familiar prior to the complete re-hashing of our Australian Licensing
system. Other issues surrounded the effective use of Amateurs in Emergency
situations such as the recent devastating earthquake in Central China and
reaching the youth of their country.
Background topics had been thoroughly researched by all the active Amateurs
present and presentations by the various speakers were of the highest standard
and all done in a resort with impeccable facilities. Although the Amateur
population in China is small compared to the overall population, it is a credit
to those of them that form the driving force for Amateur Radio in China,
the Chinese Radio Sports Association (CRSA). It is easy for we Australian
Amateurs with all our freedoms to appreciate the apparent frustrations of the
system in China. The regulatory authority, as its name suggests is primarily
associated with "Sport" in China and has inherited the Amateurs as part of its
operation. It must also be remembered that for many years in China after its
reformation that Amateur Radio was banned. It is understandable that the
legislative process will move slowly and difficultly when much of the
administration of the CRSA revolves around the more "athletic" sports!!!
The spirit is alive and well though with huge development in areas like space
technology with China soon to enter the "amateur satellite" era with the launch
of XW-1 in mid 2009, especially with its on-board camera with a resolution of
1.8Km on the Earth's surface. All communications, telemetry and the on-board
camera will be transmitted in the clear for the use of all Amateurs worldwide.
Standard bands will be used, but at this stage exact frequencies and not being
revealed.
Mike, VK8ZMA, gave a talk on Amateur radio in Australia and focused on issues
that had been raised earlier in the day in areas like youth, emergency operation
and the recent re-hashing of our system, with emphasis on our new foundation
licence system. A very long Q & A session followed from the floor and
presentation of Mike's visiting certificate for operation in China.
Mike offered special thanks to Michael, BD5RV for his assistance in that and
his translating skills at the Hamvention. Mike publicly offered all at the
Hamvention success in the years to come as they proceed down their development
path and a special thanks to the organizers for the hospitality shown to him.
Regrettably Mike had to return to his temporary home in Shouxian
(pronounced Show Shan) because of work commitments on the third day of the
Hamvention.
THIRD ANNUAL ARRL ON-LINE AUCTION SET FOR OCTOBER
The Auction kicks off October 23, running until November 1 on the ARRL Web site
http://www.arrl.org/auction
This is your chance to pick up one-of-a-kind Amateur Radio items. To see what
the Auction will offer this year, be sure to check out the Auction preview that
begins October 16. Last year, the Auction attracted more than 3000 registered
bidders from more than 40 countries. While the majority of buyers were from the
USA, Canada and the UK, there were buyers from Australia, Malaysia, Grenada,
Vietnam and Tanzania.
This year's auction will again include many transceivers and other items that
have appeared in the QST Product Review column and have thus been thoroughly
tested by the ARRL Lab.
MEGA CYCLE
Brian Fleischhauer 25 KB3QZG, at age 25 has quit his job to ride a bicycle
across the USA with friend Mark Kelly KJ4EZV.
The two friends began their 92-day transcontinental bike trek as their first
effort to raise funds for their new public charity, Outdoor Hams, Inc.
KB3QZG and KJ4EZV, began their trek in Oregon on Aug. 1. If all goes as
planned, their journey will take them east through 11 states, and end at
Topsail Beach Oct. 18, for the Autumn with Topsail festival in North Carolina.
The two amateur radio operators and outdoor sports enthusiasts established
their non-profit corporation this year. They want to promote the use of
amateur radio as an educational resource and encourage its use in outdoor
activity among North Carolina youths. At the same time, through creative
applications of amateur radio in outdoor activities, they hope to influence
adolescents to improve their general health and wellness by developing
active lifestyle habits.
So far the two have averaged 50 miles a day, and are staying in tents in public
parks, hostels or recreational vehicle campgrounds along the way.
Check outdoorhams.org, the Web site they designed for the charity.
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RSGB NEWS FROM G4NJH
A YL-only DXpedition will take place from the Falkland Islands
between 17 and 31 January 2009. They will be using 80m through to
10m and the ladies will have individual callsigns in the range
VP8YLA, VP8YLB and so on. Originally 14 operators were signed up
but a few have pulled out for various reasons, so there are a
couple of spaces if any other YLs would like to take part. Check
out www.radioclubs.net/aa_vp8yl_/
===============================================================================
NEWS FROM ARNEWSLINE
INVESTIGATORS RAID BERLIN ELECTRONICS EXPOSITION
And some enforcement action of a different sort. This as authorities in
Germany confiscate electronics that they believe to be patent
violations. Amateur Radio Newsline's Jeff Clark, K8JAC, is here with the
details:
German criminal investigators have confiscated a substantial amount of
electronic equipment from the IFA Conference in Berlin. According to Media
Network, the items seized include at least 170 TV sets, 140 MP3 players, 60
DVD recorders and 43 car radios.
Media Network days that the manufacturers of the goods are suspected of
infringing patents. The majority of the items were manufactured in the
Pacific Rim. Among them were such big names such as Hyundai IT, whose
display of flat screens was removed by the investigators in full view of
the public.
Although criminal investigators have visited IFA shows before, this is the
first time that they have operated on such a massive scale. About 200
enforcement personnel are believed to have been involved in the enforcement
action.
I'm Jeff Clark, K8JAC.
The Berlin IFA Conference ran through Wednesday, September 3rd.
(MediaNetwork)
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WEIRD N WONDERFUL
I'M JOHN VK5BUI AND THIS IS THE WEIRD N WONDERFUL
Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist!!
Scientists at NASA built a gun specifically to launch standard 4 pound
dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space
shuttle, all travelling at maximum velocity. The idea is to simulate the
frequent incidents of collisions with airborne fowl to test the strength of
the windshields.
British engineers heard about the gun and were eager to test it on the
windshields of their new high speed trains.
Arrangements were made, and a gun was sent to the British engineers.
When the gun was fired, the engineers stood shocked as the chicken
hurled out of the barrel, crashed into the shatterproof shield, smashed it to
smithereens, blasted through the control console, snapped the engineer's
backrest in two, and embedded itself in the back wall of the cabin, like an
arrow shot from a bow.
The horrified Brits sent NASA the disastrous results of the experiment,
along with the designs of the windshield and begged the US scientists for
suggestions.
NASA responded with a one-line memo
"Defrost the chicken."
Many listeners will no doubt be Myth-Busters fans and this particular
myth has been the subject of at least 2-3 episodes! Jamie & Adam just
can’t stop firing that chicken gun…HIHI
http://www.forwardedfunnies.com/sometimes_it_does_take_a_rocket_sci
entist_000891.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/mythbusters.html
(Sourced from you VK7WI news)
OPERATIONAL NEWS -
ON AIR CONTEST AND EVENT COLUMN - D A T E L I N E
2008
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
SPECIAL EVENTS, BEACON DX 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
C 4 EURO E-Day, 1st of January currency changes to Euro. Until Dec 31
CN 2 IPA International Police Association (Morocco) until Oct 5
PY 100 JA Centenary of first Japanese immigration to Brazil. Until Dec 31
VI 90 BV Waverley Amateur Radio Society 90th Birthday JAN 1-DEC 31 2009
AWARDS
Congratulations to Paul VK2HV from Westlake’s Amateur Radio Club on gaining his
DXCC on 40 metres CW.
Paul worked fifty entities in the last 7 months including CY 0 X Sable Island,
and XW 1 B Laos.
Achieving DXCC is hard enough but to do it all on 40 metres CW is a wonderful
effort.
Well Done VK2HV
AT8WFF - Love and Kisses from World Flora and Fauna.
On occasion of 54th Wildlife Week - October 1st to 7th, 2008 special station
will setup at Bannerghatta National Park as the First such National Park
operating station under the guidelines of World Flora and Fauna.
www.wff.qrz.ru/wff-eng.html
Nine Amateur Radio Operators would be on the air working this special
callsign AT8WFF
Bannerghatta is also now known for Worlds Biggest Butterfly Park
inaugurated in 2006 costing Rupees Five Crores in a area of 7.5 acres.
Do work this station and send Self Addressed Stamped envelop if
you are VU Ham/SWL and for DX Hams it is SAE plus 3 IRCs for postage
and other expenses.
best of 44s
Yes, it is 44's meaning "Flora and Fauna"
de Lion Ajoy - VU2JHM
Secretary, Bangalore Amateur Radio Club - VU2ARC
P.S Special Thanks to Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
(Wildlife) PCCF-W & Chief Wildlife Warden for written permission and
WPC, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology for giving
special callsign and permission.
ARRL Awards Branch has unveiled a new design for two IARU award certificates:
the Worked All Continents Award (WAC) and
the 5 Band Worked All Continents Award (5BWAC)
WAC/5BWAC rules state that all contacts must be made from the same country or
separate territory within the same continental area of the world.
Contacts made on 10/18/24 MHz or via satellites are void for the 5-band
certificate and 6-band endorsement.
According to ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, the WAC award, originally
announced in the April 1926 issue of QST, continues to be a popular award
around the world with more than 6,000 participants since its inception.
Besides the certificate design change, the WAC certificate will also display
award holder's name alongside their call sign as is already on the 5BWAC
certificate.
(sourced to arrl letter)
BROADCAST MONITORING SWL AND SCANNER NEWS
aus_scanner(AT)yahoogroups.com
http://www.scanaustralia.bigpondhosting.com
www.scanvictoria.com
Radio New Zealand celebrates sixty years of international broadcasting.
On 27 September, the Dominion Day holiday in 1948, New Zealand’s first
international shortwave service was launched by then Prime Minister
Peter Fraser.
It took the name ‘Radio New Zealand’ and was part of the New Zealand
Broadcasting Service (NZBS).
The network, sixty years on, is stronger than ever, broadcasting today as
Radio New Zealand International, providing an essential link between
New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours.
Eighteen Pacific radio stations re-broadcast Radio New Zealand International
material each day and the service is available through digital and analogue
shortwave, and via the Internet.
From humble beginnings, using two second hand US military transmitters left
behind after the Second World War, the station has grown to become a
significant international broadcaster.
MEDIA WATCH
Sign of the times – magazine goes QRT
After nearly 26 years MEGAHERTZ magazine of France has closed due to increasing
production and distribution costs, and market factors.
An editorial by co-founder Sylvio Faurez Feem says internet globalisation also
dealt a fatal blow by its facilitation of direct equipment imports bypassing
and weakening local dealers, that reduced their ability to advertise.
The ham magazine also suffered from pirating, says the editorial, in the form
of multiple photocopies of the whole magazine distributed at clubs, readily
available scans of coveted articles and duplication of its annual compact disc.
MEGAHERTZ was one of France’s oldest printed magazines and well respected as a
specialist publication by francophone’s inside and outside that country.
The editorial also refers to the size of the domestic market with France only
having 16,000 radio amateurs out of a population of 65 million.
The demise of the magazine comes after years of rigid financial control but
with accumulated losses and ever increasing costs its closure was
a fait au compli.
MEGAHERTZ is in the publication graveyard alongside Anglophone notables,
73 magazine, Ham Radio and Amateur Radio Action.
I’m Jim Linton VK3PC and you’re listening to VK1WIA.
NOW ROBERT BROOMHEAD - VK3KRB.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - FAITH.
In the UK The Grimsby District battalion of the Boys' Brigade are putting on
GB 125 BB over the weekend of 4 and 5 October to celebrate 125 years of the
Christian group known as "The Boys' Brigade". Also look out for GB 125 L from
Quorn in Leicestershire.
(rsgb)
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
AMSAT INDONESIA ANNOUNCED
Indonesia now has its own amateur radio satellite organization. Hakim
Satar YBZ0AN, contacted AMSAT-NA President Rick Hambly, W2GPS, with the
announcement that AMSAT-Indonesia has formed. More about the new
Indonesian AMSAT organization at www.amsat-id.net.
This month, October, is shaping up to be an exciting month for amateur activity
from the I.S.S. with a change of crew.
Mike Fincke is due to board the ISS on Oct 12 for another 6 months as commander
this time. This will be Mikes second tour, he spent 6 months several years ago
as flight engineer and was very active as an amateur during his time on board.
Also flying up with him for a 10 day flight on the ISS will be a civilian,
Richard Garriott.
Richard is the son of Owen Garriott who was the first astronaut to use
ham radio on the space Shuttle. Richard is hoping to speak with numerous
schools during his flight as well as making random contacts.
Also going up with him will be a Kenwood VC-H1 compact SSTV rig. Richard hopes
to enable this rig and give us some SSTV pictures from the Space Station. It’s
proposed to use the Robot 36 mode to send pictures down on 2 m.
Tony VK5ZAI suggests that those interested load the program MMSSTV on their
computers and be ready. For those interested MMSSTV is a free program for
amateur use and can be down-loaded from the web.
In November we have scheduled several Australian and NZ schools to speak with
Mike Fincke, but as Tony explains timing is a problem.
"The crew on the ISS work to UTC time ; this means that they are having
breakfast around about the time we are thinking about our evening meal.
Because of time differences it means that most Australian Schools get their
link-up scheduled between 6:00pm and 9:00pm EAST
NZ however are in a more difficult position because we have to add another 2
hours onto our time which makes the contact very late for school children
especially the younger ones.
Occasionally the crew on the ISS change their sleep schedule to suit the
docking of another shuttle or supply rocket. This is rare but if it happens we
may be able to schedule these contacts earlier in the day."
Mike has also said he would like to have some random QSO’s with other amateurs
around the world.
So stay tuned, if you haven’t worked the ISS before or received any SSTV
pictures this may be your opportunity. That’s all for now, don’t forget we are
always looking for more schools to take part in the ARISS program
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
tomorrow Monday October 6 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.international.scouts.com.au
SCOUT JOTA HF Voice Calling Frequencies
3590 primary, 3.650 secondary, 7090, 14190, 21190, 28590 kHz
14290, 18140, 21360, 24960, 28390 kHz (DX)
As this WIA news goes to air, its only 12 sleeps until the 2008 Jamboree On The
Air - the largest event Amateur Radio helps out with !
JOTA VK5
The North East Radio Club, The Scout Radio Activities Group and Tranmere Sea
Scouts are operating a JOTA station on Saturday 18th October from 11:00 AM
to 11:00 PM. This Station will cater for Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers in
the Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide. On the day we are expecting over 150
participants.
A number of activities have been planned for the day including, transmitters
operating on HF, 6M, 2M 70cms IRLP, Echo Link and CQ100.
We will be using Tranmere Sea Scouts call sign of VK5TSS and if would like to
arrange a sked please send an email to vk5tss(AT)yahoo.com or if you hear us
calling CQ on the 18th give us a call.
I'm Charlie VK5KD and you're listening to VK1WIA.
SKEDS WANTED - ADVICE
GB4CNS Central Nottingham District Scout camp site 6 miles North of the city.
It is planned to operate from approx 19:00 to 23:00hrs UTC on Friday 17
07:00 to 23:00hrs UTC Saturday 18 and 08:00 to 12:00hrs UTC Sunday 19.
20 80 or 40 metres, with EchoLink via repeater GB3IN node 98258.
Skeds would be appreciated. Yours in Scouting. Ivor Secretary
Rotherham District Scout Council - G4GET
Skype Name - ivorajordan
g4get(AT)hotmail.co.uk
A JOTA station Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla, will operate from noon Saturday 18
to noon Sunday 19 October, on HF 20, 40 and 80 metres, VHF 2 metres FM and
Echo Link.
This year there will be two operating tents as well as the traditional
fox hunt, so more operators are most welcome to share the load.
An information pack has been sent out to those operators who have already
signed up for this weekend of sharing your hobby with others.
If you have not yet received your pack or would like to assist, even just for a
couple of hours, then Paul VK2 EPH would like to hear from you.
Paul can be contacted by email, vk2eph(AT)wia.org.au or give him a call on the
Heathcote repeater 146.800 MHz.
And VK2ZQD is seeking assistance from licensed amateurs to help operate a JOTA
base at the Glenfield Scout Activity Centre. If you are interested in helping
please contact vk2zqd(AT)wia.org.au or o 0409-036-361.
The Mid North Coast Amateur Radio group will be assisting scouts in the
Bellingen and Dorrigo districts with Jamboree On the Air, setting up a radio
station high on the Dorrigo mountain, south west of Coffs Harbour.
A focus of the weekend will be to demonstrate the advantages of Amateur Radio
and in particular HF communications should normal forms of communications
such as mobile phones and the internet fail.
More information on the weekend and frequencies are listed on
www.mncarg.org
G'day, from Melbourne, I'm Greg - VK3FUNK the FunkyMan.
Jamboree of the Air 2008 is happening soon on the third full weekend in
October. That's the 18th and 19th of October.
Make sure you find out who you local Jamboree of the Air Co-ordinator is.
Check out www.international.scouts.com.au and select JOTA-JOTI on the left
hand menu. From there you can find out all the latest information about JOTA
and JOTI in Australia.
All your contacts are located under the "Contacts" section of the JOTA-JOTI
menu.
For more information on JOTA and JOTI in your state, make sure you contact
your local co-ordinator.
In Victoria, you can contact the Scout Radio and Electronics Service Unit.
Visit our website, www.sresu.asn.au.
From Melbourne, I'm Greg reporting for VK1WIA.
Links:
Scout Radio & Electronics Service Unit
www.sresu.asn.au
National JOTA/JOTI Contacts
www.international.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iMenuID=9072115
In North Queensland the Kennedy District Scout Groups will be at Camp Tarmaroo
near Bluewater with at least 3 radio bases about the camp and a hall full of
EchoLink computers to keep the weekend alive. There will also be on site
training and Foundation Assessments happening.
Ross River Guides will be occupying the property on top of Herveys Range
with at least 3 radio operators in attendance for a all day all night
effort with lots of open space and a few big wire antennae deployed, including
Rhombics.
The rest of Flinders District Guides will be joining up with other Guide groups
in Charters Towers at the Distant Education Centre.
SOCIAL SCENE
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 8 VK4
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY HAMFEST (Location to be advised)
Nov 9 VK2
Westlake’s major field day Teralba 9am
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.
Dec 6 VK7
VK7 HAMFEST – Central Highlands of Tasmania at Miena – starts 10am.
http://www.qsl.net/charct/
2009
International Telecommunication Union's Telecom World 2009.
JANUARY 18 2009 VK2
Mid North Coast Amateur Radio Group's Radio Expo St Johns Church Hall,
Maclean Street Coffs Harbour 8.30am
Feb 8 2009 VK2
WYONG FIELD DAY
Feb 15
Centre Victoria RadioFest at the Kyneton Racecourse
http://radiofest.amateurradio.com.au/
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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