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News from the North
from 22nd September 2013
sent to undisclosed recipients
> a sample of DX-peditions
P29NO Nao/JA2VQP East Sepic Province Papua New Guinea
on air during February 2013 to January 2015 whilst volunteer
teacher at Divine Word University Wewak.CW SSB and RTTY plus might try other modes.
Ops pending getting materials together to make wire antennas
RI1ANP Nick/RW6ACM Russian Antarctic Station Progress II AN-016
Prydz Bay, Larsemann Hills, Princess Elizabeth Land, Feb 1 to Dec 31
VK0JJJ Craig/VK6JJ Mawson Base Antarctica AN-016 10 Feb to Jan 2014
ops SSB and digital modes using Flex 5000A SDR transceiver and linear amp
80 to 6metres with some emphasis on 6metre ops, including installation of
6 metre Beacon Project Inc. propagation beacon.
website craighayhow.blogspot.com.au
ZS7V Adam/ZS7V SANAE IV Base Antarctica AN-016 Feb 28 to end Feb 2014
SSB only 80-10metres
website www.qrz.com/db/ZS7V
3D2GC-3D2CC Stan/LZ1GC and Rocky/3D2CC Club Fiji Resort, Nadi, Fiji, Viti Levu Island O3D2GC-3D2CC Stan/LZ1GC and Rocky/3D2CC Club Fiji Resort, Nadi, Fiji, Viti Levu Island OC016
Sept 20 to Sept 26 ops 160 to 6 metres CW and SSB
website http://3d2gc.com
3D2GC/P-3D2CC/P Stan/LZ1GC and Rocky/3D2CC Rotuma Island OC-060 Sept 27 to Oct 11
ops on all HF bands CW and SSB
website http://3d2gc.com
VK9LL Tomas/VK2CCC (aka LY1F) Lord Howe Island OC-004 Sept 22 to Sept 29
ops focusing on 160 and 80metres during spare time
website http://www.qrz.com/db/VK9LL
website from 2010 operation http://www.qrz.lt/ly1df/vk9clh.htm
3D2GC-3D2CC Stan/LZ1GC and Rocky/3D2CC Club Fiji Resort, Nadi, Fiji, Viti Levu Island OC016
Oct 12 to Oct 15 ops 160 to 6 metres CW and SSB
website http://3d2gc.com
YB9Y Yanuarius/YB9YZ, Triadi/YB0KVN, Faisal/YB1PR, Pri/YB0ECT, Gjellani/YB1GJS,
Tatang/YB1MH, Wisnu/YB0AZ, Ronny/YB9WR, Jozardy/YD1JZ, Kasmuri/YD1MRI, Danu/YD1GCL,
Terry/YC1KAF, Rizal/YD1ORZ, Suryadi/YB0JS, Yoyon/YB1CCF, Heri/YB1KAR, Terry/YC1KAF,
YL Ria/YC0KVM, YL Susana/YD1LUX, Randi/YC0RAN, Syafruddin/Y YL Ria/YC0KVM, YL Susana/YD1LUX, Randi/YC0RAN, Syafruddin/YB9SB, YL Laily/YB0TSU,
Edy/YD1XUH, Achmad/YC1CDV, Wahyu/YC1CWK, Ujang/YC0LLY, Sadao/WK1S/JA1PBV
and Dervin/PD9X Mapia Islands OC-276 20 Oct to 28 Oct.
Ops 160 to 6 metres CW SSB and the digital modes
website http://yb9y.com
CE0Y Jose/CE0HYO, Gustavo/CX2AM, Humberto/CX3AN, Gustavo/CX3CE, Mario/CX4CR,
Gen/EA5HPX and Francisco/EA7FTR, Hanga Roa Easter Island Nov 1 to Nov 7
Callsign yet to be advised. Ops 160 to 6metres using 3 stations simultaneously
using CW SSB and the Digital Modes.
Website http://easterisland2013.com
E6RQ and E6SG Alan/VK4WR and Graeme/VK4FI, Alofi, Niue OC-040 from the Coral Gardens Motel
Dec 7 to Dec 17. Ops primarily 6 and 10metres with some ops also 40 through to 15meters.
H40FN Sigi/DK9FN Lata, Nendo Island, Temotu Province Solomon Islands OC-100
21 Dec to 10 Jan
website http://www.qrz.com/db/H40FN
Heard Island January 2015 by Cordell Expeditions
http://www.heardisland.org
Vlad Alert !
Vlad/UA4WHX is Vlad/UA4WHX is now active as T10VB from the breakaway territory between the
River Dniester and the eastern Moldovan border with Ukraine called "Transnistria".
Transnistria declared independence in 1990 from the Republic of Moldova.
You can read more about Transnistria at websites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transnistria
http://www.transnistria.info
Currently, Transnistria is NOT a DXCC entity because it does not meet the current DXCC Criteria.
Vlad started his activity on Friday, August 30th, and has been on 80/40/30/20/17/15 meters
mainly on CW but some SSB.
> a sample of Special Events on air
II0GMC - celebrating the achievements of Guglielmo Marconi 28 June to 31 December
Activity 80 to 6metres including WARC - SSB and the digital modes.
Website www.m0oxo.com/702-ii0gmc-ses-guglielmo-marconi.html
DB100AWPB - celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Ausbesserungswerk Paderborn
of the German Railway. 1st Jan to 31 Dec 160m to 70cm CW SSB RTTY PSK FM
Website: www.qrz.com/db/DB100AWPB
DL100OUI - ceDL100OUI - celebrating the first commercial radio contact between Germany
and the United States, from Hannover to Tuckerton NJ
after completion of a 258 metre high radio tower at Eilvese on 20 June 1913.
1 Mar to 31 Dec
VI100ACT - commemorating the centenary of Canberra, capital of Australia
Canberra Region Amateur Radio Club members activating the special event call
from 15 Mar to 31 Dec LF through to VHF using multiple modes.
Website: www.qrz.com/db/VI100ACT
> most wanted DX entities list
surf to http://www.dxpub.net/MOST-WANTED-SURVEY.html
[ some information for above bulletins gleaned from
- Oceania DX Group Inc News
- The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster DX Bulletin
- ARRL DX Bulletin
- WIA News Service
- Facebook ]
Part 1 - NEWS Summary
News of a Silent Key
- Dr Rex Newsome VK4LR SK
News from Central Queensland
- Clairview Gathering
News from North Queensland
- TARC Management Meeting this Tuesday - with mini Monster Auction
- North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention
- North Queensland Amateu- North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention Raffle
- Sunday High Performance Radio
- Communications Support Events where your help is needed
- TARC Boomerang Magazines
- TARC Communications Support for 2013
- theTARCinc Annual General Meeting 2013
- TARC Australia Day Long Weekend Family Radio Camp
- TARC does the JMFD 2014
News from the Naughty Lad
- Noels Nutty Campers
Part 2 - Whispers On The Ether
- Nil this week
Part 3 - News Section
Buy Swap and Sell and Wanted
- Pauls IC-718 needs a good home
- Young Noely needs a Mic Hanger
- Victor needs a dual bander for the shack
- Rob has the gear you want
- Budgie has a HF setup all ready to go
- 706 for the right price - but you have to travel!
- Communications Support Events
TARC Services
- Book Book Book !
- Exams Service
- contacting theTARCinc
WICEN
- WICEN Net
Part 4 - http references
Part 5 - Regional Activities
Part 6 - NQ HF Propagation
Part 7 - VHF Net Callbacks
News of a Silent Key
- Dr Rex Newsome VK4LR SK
Dr Rex Newsome VK4LDr Rex Newsome VK4LR, Emeritus Lecturer in Psychology at University of Queensland,
tireless restorer of historic radios and living proof that disability is only a point of view,
went Silent Key in Brisbane on Wednesday 18th September 2013.
Here is an obituary written by long time friend Vern Crabb VK4FVC
Rex Newsome was born in the early nineteen thirties in Sherriff Street, Townsville,
with what is now known as cerebral palsy. His early years were very difficult,
as at that time nothing was known about this "disease".
As he grew up he spent many months in different hospitals while doctors tried all types
of "therapy" to "cure" him of his "malady".
When he was of school age he was barred from school as there was no one prepared to teach him,
because of his "problem". Public opinion at the time forced any "abnormal" people to be
kept hidden. (His mother was once confronted by a person in the street and told that she
should be ashamed to be seen in public with that thing and to take it home.)
Hence he was taHence he was taught at home by his mother who had not been educated past the age of twelve.
His father was a plumber and a keen fisherman so many of his weekends were spent with his
father at many different fishing spots. The roads were mostly unsealed and so he also learned
to help his father extricate their vehicle from bogs after rain.
He also learned to do general maintenance on the vehicle and became very self reliant.
Because he was unable to get a formal education he had to find something to do to fill in
his spare time. He had become aware of a group of amateurs playing radio around Townsville.
This caught his fancy, so he started collecting and repairing old radios.
However, he yearned to join them on air. It seems that the theory and practical was not a
problem however he did have some difficulty proving to the PMG that he was not in any danger
regarding the high voltages used in his home brew transmitters. Rex eventually also
proved to them that he could receive the required 18 words per minute proved to them that he could receive the required 18 words per minute which apparently
at that time was sufficient for him to pass the Morse test.
So in the late forties or early fifties he received the call sign VK4LR.
Despite all his setbacks he learned to ride a bike and joined the "Townsville City Wheelers"
and later even bought a motor scooter. Subsequently, he got a job at a laboratory washing
bottles and cleaning in the "lab" but the dream of a better education spurred him on,
so with no formal education he started studying.
The headmaster of Townsville High gave him the previous year's exam papers and a list of
the study books required to matriculate and so with a pile of literature he set about
studying, -early mornings - late at night - also at the laboratory with books propped up
behind the bottles as he worked.
Many bottles and 12 months later (1958) he matriculated passing all five required subjects.
Subsequently he received an invitation from the University of Queensland and early the next
yeyear moved to Brisbane to begin his Bachelor of Science Degree.
During his time at Uni he met his future wife Annette whom he married during his last
year in Uni. Also during that time his father died and he made the arduous trip to
Townsville to be at his bedside (in a 1932 Chevrolet roadster) when most of the
"Bruce Highway" was still unsealed.
With his science degree under his belt, his wife and a babe in arms, he moved to Sheffield
in England for a number of years where he had been invited by that university to work
on research projects; then later to Berwick working for the British transport authority
in road design with the disabled in mind. He made further trips to the UK to work
as a senior lecturer in a number of Universities. In 1982 he returned home for good
and worked on different committees for the betterment of the disabled and even took a
sabbatical to New Zealand for the same purpose.
He retired in 1998 thus allowing him to devote time to hobbies and family.
He has written a number of booksHe has written a number of books (one such book "Up the Stares" pertaining to the looks
he received when out in public). His hobbies! He has a room full of vintage radios which
he has lovingly restored to pristine "newness"(more than a hundred from what I remember).
Ham Radio, always a favorite, kept him in touch with friends all over the world and gave
him much enjoyment.
Sadly his wife predeceased him by a number of years he is survived by a daughter
Christine and a grandson.
VALE Rex Newsome
Obituary by Vern Crabb VK4FVC
Foreword by Gavin Reibelt VK4ZZ
for The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc.
News from Central Queensland
- Clairview Gathering
The Clairview Gathering is a yearly event where Radio Amateurs meet
at a spot on the coast between Rockhampton and Mackay to relax, talk
radio, re-establish acquaintances and participate in the world renown
Saturday Night Mega-Auction. There might even be some fox-hunting and
there will definitely be RAFFLES ! There is a rumour going about that
a large ca large contingent of Nutty Campers from the south will be on site.
The Gathering is one of the main revenue raisers for the
Rockhampton and District Amateur Radio Club Inc and
Mackay Amateur Radio Association.
It happens in 2014 during the first weekend in May from
Friday evening 2nd to Sunday morn 4th May.
Those who are keen to chill out completely in one of the most relaxing
and laid back venues in the cosmos arrive earlier and stay later.
The Clairview Gathering is so popular that on-site accommodation is
close to being booked out already, so if you want to go you will have to be
very quick. Otherwise there are nice camp, caravan or motor-home sites available too.
For further details contact RADAR Club Secretary Clive VK4ACC
on home phone 07 49271216 or mobile 0429632815
To book your camping spot contact the BarraCrab Caravan Park Clairview
http://www.barracrabcp.com.au/
on 07 49560190
News from North Queensland
- TARC Management Meeting this Tuesday - with mini Monster Auction
The Management MeetThe Management Meeting of the Townsville Amateur Radio Club
Inc happens this Tuesday 1st of October from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms
perched atop the SES HQ Green Street West End.
Make sure you bring along something for the Show and Tell session.
As an added bonus, a mini Monster Auction will take place with the lucky
winner receiving 4 complementary passes to attend the Mega Tribute Event
happening at The Venue, Townsville, on Saturday 19th October 2013.
All welcome !
- North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention
The 21st Bi-ennial North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention is happening
in Charters Towers from Thursday 3rd to Monday 7th October 2013, with
primary venue and events happening at the Charters Towers Golf Club
from afternoon Friday 4th to Sunday afternoon 6th October.
Displays, Talks, Awards, Raffles, Prizes, a home brew afternoon, some golfing combined
with ARDF, the Monster Auction and some serious socialising will all be a part of the
convention proceedings.
Those who registered get to attend the FThose who registered get to attend the Friday Night Meet and Greet, participate
in the Home Brew sessions, attend the Saturday Night Convention Banquet and Awards,
display in the Car Boot Sale and bid at the famous Monster Auction.
Those of you who are attending and have registered - don't forget to bring a mysteriously
wrapped doodad for the Mystery Pressie Auction happening at the Convention Banquet.
Raving Ray's popular 25s and 50s boards will be happening throughout the event.
The last and final awarding of the Ken Robertson Memorial Award will be taking place
during the weekend.
- North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention Raffle
Barry/VK4TBD's Navcom Electronics of Boundary Street South Townsville phone 1800 632422
have donated the prime raffle prize for this Convention -
a ICOM IC-P7A mighty pocket rocket VHF/UHF handheld transceiver with multi-band receive.
The rig is pre-programmed with all the ham frequencies you will need plus some interesting
receiving frequencies to boot.
$5 a ticket, on sale now$5 a ticket, on sale now - see Gavin/VK4ZZ to purchase tickets and view the prize.
- Sunday High Performance Radio
As the news goes to air this morning some radio operators are out on
the Mount Stuart Road providing Time Control Communications Support
plus some circuit marshall, time keeping and safety communications
support for the second round of the King of the Hill Autosports Hillclimb.
The operators have been on site since 7-30am and competition started from 9am.
Communications has primarily been on VHF for Time Control and UHF CB for marshall liaison
and safety. That free autosports burger is looking really good at lunchtime and
the operators should complete operations by 4pm this afternoon.
- Communications Support Events where your help is needed !
The next events coming up that need your support are ...
Sat 12 and Sun 13 Oct - Whitsunday Region Endurance Riders Euri Gold Farms Endurance Ride
A weekend of radio out of town with Ride Base near the end of Euri Creek Road East,
a bit north out of ta bit north out of town from Bowen. 5, 20, 40 and 80km rides with some starting on
Saturday and finishing sometime Sunday afternoon.It's half way between Townsville
and Mackay - so the Mackay radio dudes should join in too !
Your chance to get out into some lovely countryside, set up camp with a portable station
or three (Friday afternoon setup is ok ! ) and communicate in a relaxing fashion
as the horsies and riders go by, day and night.
- there is a possibility that the date might change .. keep an ear on the news -
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4AAH, VK4ME, VK4YWG, ???, ???, ???, ???, ???, more needed
Help us out !
Please contact Gavin/VK4ZZ either on mobile 0427182469 or on
email vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au as soon as you can.
- TARC Boomerang Magazines
Are you a TARC member and want to participate ?
Contact Captain Boomerang (Chris/VK4FR)
on mobile 0402013097 or
on email [qrm] ctmegaw [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
- TARC Communications Support for 2013
Sunday 29 September
- TCAC King of- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 4 Mount Stuart
Sat 12 to Sun 13 Oct
- WRERA Euri Gold Farms Endurance Ride - near Bowen
Please contact Gavin/VK4ZZ either on mobile 0427182469 or on
email vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au as soon as you can
figure if you can support any of these events.
- theTARCinc Annual General Meeting 2013
The Annual General Meeting of The Townsville Amateur Radio Club will be
happening on Sunday November 24th 2013.
Whoop-de-doo you say - but wait, what is that delicious smell you can
detect from 9 weeks into the future ?
Thats what it is !
The event is starting with a pancake breakfast from 7am to 8-30am
with the goop made from Lexs secret receipe, slightly modified by
Rob/VK4RB and then slightly further modified and put together by Kooka/VK4FRJG
and cooked up by the Iron Faraday Cage Chefs. Yummmie !
After the sumptuous pancake feast the nuts and bolts of the
Annual General Meeting will take place.
Where do you go to ?
Area 2 - Rossiter Park Aitkenvale via Kimball Street oArea 2 - Rossiter Park Aitkenvale via Kimball Street of course !
AGM Agenda and Proxy Forms published in October and November 2013 Back-scatter.
Please advise attendance numbers no later than Tuesday 19th November Social Meeting
for catering purposes - else you will go hungry and your pancake craving will not
cease !
Listed so far VK4s ZZ, ZM, FRJG
this raving plug issued by - Gavin Reibelt VK4ZZ, Secretary 2013, theTARCinc.
- TARC Australia Day Long Weekend Family Radio Camp
Happening from Friday afternoon 24th to Monday afternoon 27th January 2014 at :
Girl Guides Association of Queensland Campsite and Training Centre,
46-56 Toolakea Beach Road, Bluewater.
AX4WIT will be on-air from the camp to provide directions and contact.
Assessors on site for exams and tutoring. Foundation Manuals and 2014 Callbooks
available for sale onsite.
Activities will include:
Cooking of the dampers and other bush recipes
(bring your camp oven or use the comprehensive kitchen facilities plus bring
your favourite recipesyour favourite recipes and ingredients),
Raising of the Flag
(and try to remember all the words to the National Anthem),
Throwing of the Infernal Thong (release that pent up stress!)
Swimming (bring yer cozzies and inflatables for swimming in the Bluewater Creek),
Antenna elevation practice
(including learning how to use the VK4PRO Pneumatically Assisted Height Acquisition Device),
Portable demonstrations of computer-based radio comms,
Workshops on Computer Backup using imaging software
(bring at least a 4gig USB stick to receive bootable utilities and your portable USB drive)
T-shirt printing using the club silk screens
(bring along pre-washed t-shirts or polo shirts or even tea towels to
get the club insignia printed on them),
Bushwalking along the well marked trekking trails.
plus much, much more.
Don't get the wrong idea though, this long weekend will be a VERY relaxing one -
and its an all-weather event !
Cost of a powered camp site or a bed in Bluewater House is $13 per person per night.
Day visitors pDay visitors pay $6.50 per person.
The Master and Romana have already reserved the Leaders Room.
You need to supply your own condiments such as salt and pepper and also bring
your own washing up detergent and tea towels.
For those also using the Bluewater House accommodation you need to bring your
own pillow and linen.
Need more info ? Then call og VK4ZZ on 0427182469
or email [qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au
- TARC does the JMFD 2014
theTARCinc will be participating in the John Moyle Field Day weekend
from Friday afternoon 14th to Sunday afternoon 16th March 2013 at
the Girl Guides Association of Queensland Baden Powell Campsite and Training Centre,
Toolakea Beach Road, Bluewater.
(newsreader help - Toolakea pronounced Too - la - key - a :-) )
Portable operation is the go so make sure you bring plenty of batteries
and whisper quiet generators if you can.
The campsite features :
Operating in the "Big Hut", Sleeping in "Bluewater House",
Swimming at "Pioneers Reach", Bluewater Creek.
a short a short drive to the Dew Drop Inn at Yabulu for creature comforts,
a firepit should bush cooking take your fancy.
plus its only a half hour drive from the Thuringowa Central CBD!
(newsreader help - Thuringowa pronounced Thur - in - gaw - a :-) )
Logging for the event will be done by a dude that can type using a
12V powered netbook running the latest version of VKCL,
there will be lots of antennae lofting and tweaking, operating in a
location that can be used what ever weather is happening plus plenty
of chances to kick back and socialise.
There will also be available on site training and assessment services should
you feel like getting or upgrading your licence.
Cost of a powered camp site or a bed in Bluewater House is $13 per person per night.
Day visitors pay $6.50 per person.
You need to supply your own condiments such as salt and pepper and also
bring your own washing up detergent and tea towels.
For those also using the Bluewater House accommodation you need to bring your
own pillow and linen.
Hope to see you there - come rain or shine !
JMFD Rules and information available on the WIA National Website -
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/johnmoyle/
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News from the Naughty Lad
- Noels Nutty Campers
Noel VK4NL has been organising the famous and popular
Noels Nutty Campers weekends away for many years.
Now, here are some more dates and venues
for a chance for you to join in the Nutty Camping.
October 25/26/27 Rainbow Waters - Carlo Point
http://www.rainbowwaters.com.au/
Interested in heading along to one of these funtastic weekends ?
Contact Noel via email
[qrm] vk4nlnoel [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
on on the mobily 0413958216
to find out more !
Part 2 - Whispers On The Ether
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- Nil this week
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- News Section
- Buy Swap and Sell and Wanted
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- Pauls IC-718 needs a good home
Paul/VK4DJ has had to let his licence and his radio shack go as he has moved
to one of Gods Waiting Rooms.
His hardly used Icom IC-718 with 30A power supply, manuals and cases can be yours
for only $800 ONO
Please contact Ken/VK4QZ either on telephone 07-47515465 or on email
[qrm] KEN_CASSIDY2000 [at] yahoo [dot] com [qrm]
- Young Noely needs a Mic Hanger
Noel/VK4NL needs to track down a mic hanger thingie for a
Yaesu MD100 Microphone. If you have one then please
drop young Noely a line at
[qrm] vk4nlnoel [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
- Victor needs a dual bander for the shack
Victor VK4FVWD from the Burdekin is after a dual band VHF/UHF mobile rig
to put in the shack. If you have one that needs a good home,
ring Victor on 0409958424 to tell him more !
- Rob has the gear you want
Rob VK4ARQ has the following gear available for sale
Icom IC-718 HF Transceiver
Icom Ps-15 PSU
Icom AH4 Auto Tuner.
All the gear is in great condition and have not had much use.
Rob would like to get $1500 for the lot but is open to all sensible offers.
Rob will split the gear but only if you make him real desperate.
Contact Rob up at Mount Fox on telephone 07-47775180 to find out more.
- Budgie has a HF setup all ready to go
David VK4BDJ aka BuDJie has the following complete setup for sale ..
Kenwood TS-140S includes CAT board....mounting bracket and operating and service manuals
AT-130 manual ATU
Dick Smith Power supply VK PowerMaster 13.8 volts
All in reasonable condition for their age
and all that BuDJie is asking for is
$300 the lot
contact David VK4BDJ either on email
[qrm] djmunn [at] bigpond [dot] com
or on telephone
07-47786302
- 706 for the right price - but you have to travel!
Bob VK4KNO has a ICOM IC706MK2G multi band transceiver for sale
for only $500 - the only thing is you will need to pick it up
from Bob's QTH at Rossville via Cooktown.
Ring Bob VK4KNO now on 07-40603928
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- Communications Support Events
Atherton Tablelands Region
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator Stuart Dunk VK4SDD 0407700096
Fri 27 to Sun 29 Sept - FNERA Cordillera Trail 3x80/3x40/3x20 and Harness
Sat 2 to Sun 3 Nov - FNERA Brooklyn 80/40/20 and Harness
Townsville Region
The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator Gavin "Og" Reibelt VK4ZZ 0427182469
Sun 29 Sept - TCAC King Of The Hill Hillclimb Heat Four - Mount Stuart
Sat 12 to Sun 13 Oct - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Endurance Ride - near Bowen
Sat 28 to Sun 29 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity
Mackay Region
Mackay Amateur Radio Association Inc
- Co-ordinator George Adams VK4HAN 0413289220
Sat 16 and Sun 17 Nov - Koumala Breakaway Ride
Want to help out ? Contact the co-ordinator in your region and join in the fun !
TARC Services
- Book Book Book !
WIA Foundation Licence Manuals 2nd Edition
$20 per copy in Townsvill$20 per copy in Townsville
See Gavin VK4ZZ to obtain yours !
- TARC WIA Exams Information
Exam sessions in the North Queensland
region are held on demand with WIA Assessors
and assessment packs available for all 3
levels of licensing.
Contact theTARCinc WIA Exams Co-ordinator Ray/VK4NET
on home phone 47234351 to have a
mutually suitable date and
WIA Assessors assigned to your
assessment.
Further information also available at
theTARCinc website ...
http://www.tarc.org.au
- contacting theTARCinc
email address [qrm] vk4wit [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
phone contact 07-47234351
aprs short message protocol to VK4ZZ
snailmail po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
Facebook - search on Townsville Amateur Radio Club
homepage http://www.tarc.org.au - home of The Stink and Family !
Want to help add or correct something in this Dispatch ?
contact the bleary og VK4ZZ by dropping a line to
[qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
- WICEN >> since 1946 << -
- WICEN NQ >> since 1971 << -
- Curly Wind Seaso- Curly Wind Season has ended, however have you checked your shack
and your antenna to see how they went during the wet season ?
Its a good time to make repairs, do replacements and get ready for action !
- WICEN NET
WICEN Queensland holds a net every Sunday on 7075kHz from 8-30am (2230UTC)
The net calls in regular stations and then invites new stations to call in.
If conditions are poor on 7MHz, net control might move to around 3600kHz
depending on how pliable the net operators are.
Mix it with other WICEN ops and call in on the net !!
Try also the pre-WICEN net on 20metres
John/VK4LJ Gold Coast conducts the call-in on the
ANZA Net frequency 14183kHz from 08-10am (2210UTC)
EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES IARU REGION 3
3.600, 7.110, 14.300, 18.160 and 21.360 MHz
(Gavin VK4ZZ)
Regional Activities:
September
- Central Highlands ARC AGM Weekend Camp Fairbairn near Emerald - Fri arvo 27 to Sun morn 29 Sept
- TCAC King Of The Hill Hillclimb Round 4 Comms Support - Sun Sept 29 from 7-30am
October
- TARC M- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 1st Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- 21st North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention Charters Towers - Thur 3 to Mon midday 7 Oct
- TARC Project Night - Tue 8th Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- WRERA Euri Gold Farms Endurance Ride Sat 12 to Sun 13 Oct near Bowen
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 15th Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Jamboree On The Air Sat 19 to Sun 20 Oct
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net - Tue 22nd Oct from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
November
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 5th Nov from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th Nov from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th Nov from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- theTARCinc AGM - Sun 24th Nov from 7am - Area 2 - Rossiter Park Aitkenvale
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net Tue 26th Nov from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
December
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 3rd Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green St- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 3rd Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 10th Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Xmas Party - Sun 15th Dec from 2pm - Venue TBA
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 17th Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Does the Xmas Lights Tour - Fri 20th Dec from 7pm
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net Tue 24th Dec from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
January
- TARC Club Meeting Recess until February 2014
- TARC Australia Day Weekend Family Radio Camp Jan 24 25 26 27 - Bluewater Guides Camp
- Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net - 28th Jan from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
March
- TARC does the John Moyle Memorial Field Day Mar 14 15 16 - Bluewater Guides Camp
May
- RADAR-MARC Clairview Gathering - Fri 2nd to Sun 4th May Clairview Beach Holiday Park
June
- Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Sat 28th to Sun 29th June 2014
September
- TCAC Cardwell 150 Rally - in conjunction with the Cardwell 150 year celebrations and
the the Trains Planes and Automobiles Show - Sat 13th September 2014
Holiday planning
Public Holidays in North Queensland
2013
Mon 7th Oct - Labour Day Holiday
Wed 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Thu 26th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
On Tuesday 30 October 2012 amendments to the Holidays Act 1983
were passed by Queensland Parliament prescribing that from 2013,
the Birthday of the Sovereign (Queen's Birthday) public holiday
is to be observed on the second Monday in June and the
Labour Day public holiday is to be observed on the first Monday in October.
2014
Wed 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Mon 27th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 18th Apr - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 19th Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
Mon 21st Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Fri 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 9th Jun - Queens Birthday Holiday
Mon 6th Oct - Labour Day Holiday
Thu 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Fri 26th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
Source - QLD Government Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Holiday planning
QueenQueensland School Terms and
Student Free Days
2013
Term 4 - Tue 8th Oct to Fri 13th Dec
Student Free Day - Mon 21st Oct
2014
Term 1 - Tue 28th Jan to Fri 4th Apr
Term 2 - Tue 22nd Apr to Fri 27th June
Term 3 - Mon 14th July to Fri 19th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 7th Oct to Fri 12th Dec
Student Free Day - Mon 20th Oct
Source - QLD Government Department of Education and Training
- Regional Nets
Monday Evening - Mackay Club Net - VK4WIM Net Control - 3597kHz from 0930Z
Tuesday Evening - RADAR Net - VK4WIR Net Control - 3613kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - Gold Coast Net - VK4WIG Net Control - 3605kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - The TREC Memorial Net - VK4WAT Net Control - 3588kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - Sunshine Coast Net - VK4WIS Net Control - 3660kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - Hervey Bay Net - VK4CHB Net Control - 3615kHz from 0730Z
Friday Evening - Central Highlands Club Net - VK4WCH Net Control - 3618kHz from 1000Z
Friday Evening - Lockyer Valley Club Net - VK4WIL Net Control - 3570kHz from 09Friday Evening - Lockyer Valley Club Net - VK4WIL Net Control - 3570kHz from 0930Z
Saturday Evening - Darling Downs Net - VK4WID Net Control - 3587kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Morning - WICEN QLD Net - VK4IQ Net Control - 7075kHz from 2230Z
Sunday Evening - North Queensland Net - VK4WIT Net Control - 3605.4kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Evening - Dalby and Districts Net - VK4BAD Net Control - 3585kHz from 1000Z
Every Morning - The Gnarly Net - All the Morse and Voice you can have for breakfast
3600kHz 6am or earlier for the Morse, Voice happens after the Morse
Every Morning - The Aircraft Enhancement Net - Get those Hairy Planes to propagate your signal.
144.125MHz USB from 7-30am from Far North to Central Queensland.
Every Afternoon - The Friendly Afternoon Net - Wake up from your power nap and get radio-active.
Make your ham shack a happy place on 7115kHz from 4pm
Mon, Wed and Fri - VK CW Beginners Net from 0930UTC on 7190kHz +/- QRM
- D-Star Nets :
WedneWednesday Evening - Gold Coast ARS VK4WIG DV Dongle and Gateway Access DCS014 Reflector Port B
from 0930Z
Up and coming on air Contests and Special Events :
Oct Sat 5th and Sun 6th Oceania DX Contest Phone Section 050800UTC to 090800UTC
Oct Sat 12th and Sun 13th Oceania DX Contest CW Section 120800UTC to 130800UTC
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/oceania/
Oct Sat 19th and Sun 20th Jamboree On The Air
http://scout.org/en/information_events/events/jota
Oct Sat 26th and Sun Oct 27th CQ World Wide SSB DX Contest 260001UTC to 272359UTC
http://www.cqww.com/
Nov Sat 9th and Sun 10th Japan International DX Contest SSB 090700UTC to 101300UTC
http://www.jidx.org/
Nov Sat 23rd and Sun Nov 24th CQ World Wide CW DX Contest 230001UTC to 242359UTC
http://www.cqww.com/
- HTTP references :
theTARCinc Web Site http://www.tarc.org.au
Townsville IRLP info http://irlp.themalefamily.net/
Townsville APRS info http://vk4zz.no-ip.org
Online radio courses http://www.radioelectronicschool.com
JOTA information hJOTA information http://www.international.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iMenuID=17658077
Lighthouse Lightship Weekend http://illw.net
- WIANews sources :
Tune North Queensland Net throughout Queensland and PNG
from 7-30pm Sundays on -
HF: 3605.4kHz
and in Townsville/Thuringowa 8pm Sundays on
VHF: 146.100 / 146.700 MHz
(the VK4RAT 2m repeater)
Tune WIANEWS in North Queensland on Sundays -
HF : from VK2 0000Z 1845 / 3595/ 5425/ 7146 / 10125 / 14170.2 / 28320kHz
HF : from VK3 0030Z 3615 / 7158 / 10130kHz
HF : from VK4 2300Z 1843 / 3605 / 7070 / 7130kHz
HF : from VK5 2330Z 1843 / 3550 / 7135kHz
HF : from VK6 0100Z 3583 / 7140 / 10125 / 14130 / 29680kHz
HF : from VK7 2300Z 3570 / 7140 / 14130 / 28525kHz
HF : from VK8 2330Z 3555 / 7193 / 10137 / 14337kHz
6m: from VK2 0001Z 52525kHz FM
6m: from VK5 2330Z 53100kHz AM
6m: from VK7 2300Z 53825kHz FM
6m: from VK6 0100Z 53800kHz FM
2m: from Cairns 2300Z 146950kHz FM
2m: from Townsville 2300Z 146700kHz FM
2m: from Mackay 2300Z 147000kHz FM
2m: from Rockhampton 2300Z 142m: from Rockhampton 2300Z 146700kHz FM
Timeline for monitoring.
2300Z 1843 AM, 3570, 3605, 7070, 7130, 7140, 14130, 28525, 53825kHz
2330Z 1843, 3550, 7135, 7193, 10137, 14337, 53100kHz
0001Z 1845 AM, 3595 AM, 5425, 7146 AM, 10125, 14170.2, 28320, 52525kHz
0030Z 3615, 7158, 10130kHz
0100Z 3583, 7140, 10120, 14130, 29680, 53800kHz
Frequency List for transceiver memory
1843, 1845,
3550, 3555, 3570, 3583, 3595, 3605, 3615,
5425,
7070, 7130, 7135, 7140, 7146, 7158, 7193
10120, 10125, 10130, 10137,
14116, 14130, 14170.4, 14337,
28320, 28525, 29680
52525, 53100, 53800, 53825kHz
- NQ HF Propagation
To all the HF Rebroadcasters...
Keep Up the Excellent Work!!
You are our backup if other sources fail!
This week's reports from -
John VK4FNQ at Majestic Towers
1840 0/0 1843 0/0 1845 0/0
3550 0/0 3565 0/0 3570 0/0 3582 0/0 3595 0/0 3605 0/0 3615 0/0
5425 0/0
7070 5/9 7090 0/0 7101 0/0 7130 5/6# 7135 5/3 7140 0/0 (7140 0/0 VK6) 7146 5/3 7158 0/0 7193 5/2
10120 0/0 10125 5/3 10132.9 0/0 10137 5/6
14116 0/0 14116 0/0 14130 5/5* (14130 5/6 VK6) 14170 5/5 14337 5/8
18120 0/0
21170 0/0
24950 0/0
27225 0/0
28320 0/0 28470 0/0 28525 0/0
29120 0/0 29680 0/0
52525 0/0 53100 0/0 53800 0/0 53825 0/0
* QRM
# QSB
Gavin VK4ZZ at Vincent
1840 0/0 1843 0/0 1845 0/0
3550 0/0 3555 0/0 3570 0/0 3583 0/0 3595 0/0 3605 0/0 3615 0/0
5425 0/0
7070 5/9 7130 1/1 7135 1/1 7140/VK7 0/0 7140/VK6 0/0 7146 0/0 7158 0/0 7193 0/0
10120 0/0 10125 1/1 10130 0/0 10137 1/1
14130 (VK7) 3/6 14130 (VK6) 2/2 14170 5/9+ 14337 2/2
28320 0/0 28525 0/0 29680 0/0
52525 0/0 53100 0/0 53800 0/0 53825 0/0
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the WIA News and QNEWS transmissions.
News transmission by Richard VK4FRJG
at Cranrook North Queensland - 20130922 9-00am
Callbacks by Richard VK4FRJG
at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20130922 9-35am
VK4PQ Peter at Mount Louisa
VK4APE Peter and Christine at Charters Towers
VK4MDX David and Justine at Kelso
VK4IGM Iain and Sheila VK4PAL at West End
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
VK4OT Jason at HeaVK4OT Jason at Heatley
VK4LU Ray and Susan at West End
VK4DB Ian and Denise VK4FCDB at Condon
VK4HSV Phil portable at Townsville CBD Level 7 New DETE Building
VK4ZZ Gavin and Lyndall VK4ZM at Vincent
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4ME Snow and Sharon at Kirwan
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the North Queensland Net
Callbacks by Richard VK4FRJG
at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20130922 08-25pm
VK4WDM Wayne and Noelene at Heatley
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
VK4ZM Lyndall at Vincent
VK4PQ Peter at Mount Louisa
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas
VK4FUQ Felix at Ingham
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see you at the North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention - Charters Towers
and cheers fm Gavin/VK4ZZ
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