This is the first edition of WIANEWS for WIA year four of the "new look
national WIA". ie for week commencing MAY 6 2007

PEDESTRIAN MOBILE

Jeff vk4xjj has now worked a couple more WIA listeners and broadcasters
as he walks from the bottom to the top of Australia.

Tuesday 1st May Jeff had arrived at Wirrealpa Station and he and his
Brother Bill, VK2FWGJ communicated the next night, Wednesday.

Although in the 'middle of Australia' VK4XJJ did manage to somehow attract
some rain, so has been a 'tad' wet from time to time.

Roger VK4BNQ the main relay station for Jeff, at Gympie, manages contact 75%
of the time but a few extra relay stations would be appreciated.
Main information required is latitude and longitude daily to VK4BNQ and
next days direction and destination.

Heading towards Birdsville, the Moomba maybe in two and a half weeks.

Macca (ABC) is interviewing Jeff today Sunday 6th April if things work out.

Jeff tries to be on time air at.....

1715 EST 7.032MHz CW

1720 EST 7.040MHz LSB
1730 EST 7.040MHz LSB ***
1745 EST 7.060MHz LSB


***
An update on Jeff's time on air please.
1730 EST 7.040MHz LSB
It has been crowded at times and confusing with the amount of information.
If necessary he or VK4BNQ can QSY nearby.
(Bill Johnson (VK2FWGJ brother bill))




AMATEUR RADIO - HOME OF THE GOOD GUYS


Home of the Good Guys

Grey Nomads, Campervanners or Motor homers are on the move around Australia
all the time and to keep in touch many of them use HF radio.

A group of them formed the HF Radio Club Incorporated in 1998 and have an
ACMA licensed network of base stations to help out members in need.

Late in April the club held its annual general meeting in Casino New South
Wales. Making the best of the opportunity to promote the Foundation
Licence was Amateur Radio New South Wales Councillor, Michael Corbin
VK2YC.

He says after explaining the licence and making a copy of the Foundation
Licence manual available at least six people showed definite interest.

While some were directed to inquire at various radio clubs that run
training courses, Michael VK2YC says serious consideration is being given
to running a Foundation Licence course and assessment session just before
the next AGM of the HF Radio Club.

That club is associated with the Campervan & Motor home Club of Australia
which has over 48,000 members making it this country's largest motor homing
club in Australia. The potential to recruit new radio amateurs is obvious.

Michael VK2YC is one of a number of radio amateurs in the HF Radio Club
who are now sharing their knowledge with the non-hams in the club on how
to best operate their radios to maximise the effectiveness of HF
communications.
(Jim Linton VK3PC)





Simbo Island Tsunami Appeal Wrap-up

$820.00 was raised by the Sewing Circle net for the people of
Simbo Island, this is the total amount received from the generous
Amateur Radio fraternity, all monies received have gone to the
appeal with any transfer fees and other costs having been paid for
by outside donations.


The people of Simbo are overwhelmed that a group of Australians
totally unknown to them would be so generous to think of them in
their plight!

To all who donated, congratulations on your generosity.

Once again the spirit of Amateur Radio shines again, thanks to all
involved.




This week is National Volunteer Week

With more than 700,000 not-for-profit organisations around Australia,
Among them are some 150 amateur radio organisations which includes the
WIA, WICEN and scout radio groups.

Volunteering is an integral part of the Australian ethos. So what does
this mean for you? Well all amateur radio organisations are in need of
volunteers whether it be help out with specific tasks, working bees or
club activities.

You're a new licensee and a bit reluctant to get involved?. Well if you
have something to contribute to the well-being of your chosen organisation
the fact that you are a new radio amateur, should not matter.

Volunteers all have to start somewhere and often there will be a friendly
long-time volunteer more than willingly to take you under their wings.

And National Volunteer Week is also a time for those who have volunteered
in the past to think about doing it again.

There are a number of previous club committee people who have dropped back
into the 'comfort zone' of the general membership who still have something
to offer, be in a different capacity.

Those with the attitude of ' I did my bit and so now it's something else's
turn' are selling themselves short and perhaps depriving their organisation
of their knowledge and experience.

I'm Jim Linton VK3PC and you're listening to VK1WIA.




I'm Spud VK8ZWM and it's off to the Country Music Capital of
New South Wales for our first item today.

New venue for the Tamworth Radio Club.

The Tamworth Radio Club., now meet on the first Friday each month
at the Tamworth / Oxley Scout Hall, that's the hexagonal brick building
on the corner of Carthage and Hall Streets, Tamworth, at 7:30 pm.

web site is http://trci.org.au/




VK3

The MAY meeting of the NERG has been cancelled due to building works
at the NERG hall.

To make up for this disruption the annual NERG dinner will be held at
the nearby Di Riccardos restaurant in Lower Plenty on the regular
meeting night, Thursday 10th May, starts 7:00 pm ($30 per person).

Please contact Don Haslam on 0409 024 597 for bookings if you would
like to attend. further information on the web site
www.nerg.asn.au




VK4

If your in the Brisbane area next Saturday, the day before Mothers day,
make it along to the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds for the Brisbane Hamfest
ably run by the Brisbane Amateur Radio Club.


VK4 JOHN MOYLE RESULTS

AND OUR WINNERS ARE----

24 HOUR PORTABLE MULTI-OPERATOR VK4WID 2216

24 HOUR PORTABLE SINGLE-OPERATOR VK4TGL 944

6 HOUR PORTABLE MULTI-OPERATOR VK4NRL 204

6 HOUR PORTABLE SINGLE-OPERATOR VK4JAZ 80

24 HOUR HOME STATION VK4FIGA 350 AND AUSTRALIAN WINNER!!

6 HOUR HOME STATION (no vk4 station submitted a log in here)




VK5
This is Bob, VK5NZ with a news item on behalf of the Adelaide Hills Amateur
Radio Society.

Our last meeting was a display of member's home made radio equipment.
We had aerials made from articles featured in Amateur Radio Magazine,
Receivers, antenna tuners etc. were also constructed.
It was encouraging to see our members making and using their creations.

We had around 65 members present. Our membership secretary believes if our
last 15 renew their membership we will have around 140 members.

Our next meeting will be a talk on the electric car mystery. Many years ago
I collected a Zeta car for such a project but lost my way with it.

Our next project, the Tregellas two tone oscillator, will be available soon
in kit form.

Our next meeting is at the Belair Community Centre, Main Rd Belair on the
17th of May at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome.

Thanks to Jim VK5NB for putting pen to paper ,and keeping us informed..
well via email anyway.

Now back to VK8ZWM



VK8
(AUDIO CONTINUES FROM SPUD VK8ZWM)



That's it, so back to our "action central newsroom". I'm Spud VK8ZWM




EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO

Calling CQ "Become a Radio Amateur"

That is the title of the WIA's new promotional brochure. Its theme
is that 'Amateur radio is the fascinating new way to communicate
for everyone.'

This colourful 12-panel convenient DL format publication provides
information about who are radio amateurs and their multi-faceted
world-wide hobby.

It gives snapshots of how it can be enjoyed at home, while caravanning
or four wheel driving, during interstate and overseas travel, or
while yachting or boating.

The educational benefits of amateur radio are covered with references to
it being in schools and increasingly part of organised youth activities.

Australia needs more scientists, engineers and technicians. "Calling CQ"
advises that 'developing an interest in amateur radio can lead to a
rewarding career in science and technology.'

Home-brewing is not forgotten mention is made that radio amateurs often
enjoy the challenges of building or constructing things, such as a
simple wire antenna through to software or digital technique applications.

It provides information on how to contact a local radio club to access
amateur licence training courses.

"Calling CQ" is an ideal tool for individual radio amateurs or clubs
to promote amateur radio.




FUTURE EXAMS

To find out when a club in YOUR area is hosting assessments and/or
training in Amateur Radio go to wia.org.au and check out the club pages.


Participating clubs keep this site up to date and post the latest
information for all to see.

Also check the text edition of each news edition, where we do keep a
secondary listing.

On the audio broadcast we will continue to give new information when
it is received, but just in case you miss it one week, you can always
access our text




Next Foundation Licence course, and Standard / Advanced assessments .....

The CRARC will be undertaking another Foundation Licence course on
the weekend 19th & 20th of MAY.
Also running Standard and Advanced Licence Examinations
and Assessments on the Saturday (19th May) for those who wish to sit.

If you wish to sit either the examinations, or do the F.L. Course,
please contact Alan Hawes VK1WX via email to
or by phone (after hours) to 02 6258 2568. Please note that all monies
are to be paid by May 7th 2007 !




At Bendigo classes and licence assessments are conducted by Ross Pittard
VK3FCE who can be contacted via email

The Central Goldfields Amateur Radio Club, Maryborough regularly holds
classes. Contact Peter Rafferty VK3CC on 5460 4387 or email





On the Gold Coast and want to talk to the world through their IRLP and
EchoLink systems? Or already licensed and wish to upgrade Foundation
to Standard? Well classes are held at the Nerang Clubhouse of the
GCARS, ring Roy VK4IG on 5539 3530 Exams can be taken at a time
to suit you.





TARC WIA Exams Information
Exam sessions are held on demand
with WIA Assessors and assessment packs
available for all 3 levels of licensing.
Contact theTARCinc WIA Exams
Regional Co-ordinator Roger/VK4CD
on mobile 0417 638366 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/tarcexam.htm




VK5

Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society will run Foundation licence's
at the Aviation Museum, 56 Lipson Street Port Adelaide, 2 weekends
August 4th and 5th then November 3rd and 4th.
Contact the course convenor, Sasi Nayar on 0417 858 547






VK6
Re-Capping advice given earlier today by Mark, VK6FIVE:-
Foundation course for May on the 19/20 with an exam on the 26th.
So if you want to do the foundation license in WA, get in quick,
as the 21st & 22nd of July's course (with exam on the 28th
of July) is already one third full.
The next VK6 Exams for Standard and Advanced, if you miss next weeks,
are on June 30th. Think ahead, book early! Contact Neil VK6BDO.




CONGRATULATIONS - RESULTS

I'd like to read a lil note in from one of our listeners,
and one of our newer hams, and I quote

"Hi My name is Garry. I passed a foundation assessment on
Wednesday April 11 and have just recently received my call sign
and licence details on the ACMA data base.

For all who have assisted in me finally becoming licensed,
a very big thank you.

I believe I am the first blind candidate through the Wagga Wagga
club and they have made me feel very welcome.

My friend Wayne VK2FWHD vk2fwhd thought VK2F "No See" (VK2FNOC)
would be fitting as it is very true in my case.

Thank you one and all.


(Licence No Licence Category Callsign Licensee
1190386 Foundation VK2FNOC Garry Bootes)


From VK1WIA this is the National News Service -
Tune in today...Focus on Tomorrow




INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Jubilee Dinner and AGM

The 75th Jubilee Dinner and AGM of the Irish Society took place at
the Vienna Woods Hotel in Cork. The Jubilee Dinner was on the Saturday
evening and 120 sat down to enjoy a first class meal.

Guests at the dinner included Dave Sumner K1ZZ, Secretary of the IARU
and CEO of the ARRL, Angus Annan MM1CCR, President of the RSGB, and
EI2P a Trustee of the Irish Society and one of the longest standing
active call signs in EI being licensed since 1937.




AMERICAN RED CROSS REFUSES TO NEGOTIATE ON BACKGROUND CHECKS OF HAMS

The American Red Cross has told the ARRL that it will not back away
from its demand that ham radio volunteers submit to a background check
by a third party contractor. A check that that could include a
examination of that persons finances.

According to a news item on the ARRL website, a meeting between the
League and Red Cross officials to discuss the matter lead to am
impasse. One with the Red Cross holding firm to its position on the
right to have its contractor conduct a background check that could
include personal finance check if it deems it to be necessary and
refusing to modify any aspect of it stance.

In recent days, a growing number of hams have reconsidered
volunteering their services to the Red Cross because of the potential
of having their personal finances made a part of such a background
check. They say that they are freely giving of their time to assist
the relief agency and should not be subject to this level of lifestyle
scrutiny.

The full story is on-line at League's website.
www.arrl.org/news/stories/2007/04/16/100/?nc=1




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NEWS FROM ARNEWSLINE

IARU EMCOMMS PRESENTATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB

A report developed by the Regional Conference on Disaster Relief and
Management is now available for on-line viewing. The Power Point
presentation is from an address given by the IARU Region 1 Emergency
Communications Coordinator Seppo Sisatto, OH1VR.

The conference was held April 14th to thr 16th in Alexandria, Egypt.
The report is on-line at www.iaru-1.org/Alexandria%20presentation.ppt




OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD INTERNET ACCESS

The U.S. Department of Defence has named Intelsat General Corp. to
proceed with initial testing of what is expected to lead to Internet
Routing in Space. In early 2009, a space-hardened Cisco router will be
launched into geostationary orbit to support the voice, data and video
needs of the armed forces, first responders, and others who need
seamless and instant communications. You can read more about it at
www.telecomweb.com/tnd/22650.html

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CONTEST COLUMN - D A T E L I N E


MAY 5 - 6 Westlakes CQ Repeater contest.


2007 VK/TRAN TASMAN CONTEST

80M Phone 12 May 2007
80M CW 26 May 2007
160M Phone 7 July 2007
160M CW 21 July 2007



AUGUST 11/12 Remembrance Day Contest (The RD) wia.org.au

Peter 4OD is after any form of Poetry or any document describing serving
conditions or personal experience, that was written by a Serving Service
Man or Woman during WW2, and was sent home or was found in an old Diary.
Please send to



7th World HST Championship will take part in Belgrade, Serbia in September
19-23rd.
Visit www.hst2007.org OR contact
DUSAN CEHA YU1EA
Amateur Radio Union of Serbia
Chairman of the E.C. HST 2007
e.mail:





SPECIAL EVENTS, BEACON AND NET ADVICE

Some time ago we said we would update the progress on the WA Shires award.

Well its finally starting to take off !!

They have started an activity time of 4-30 pm Saturday arvo ( and Sunday as
well if you have the time ) to come up on 40 mtrs 7.075 or 80 mtr , freq
to be agreed, and have a go at getting some more shires in the log.

Some are up to 20+ at the moment and others are chasing fast behind.

There are many metro shires still to come up on air so the first 10-20 are
relatively easy!

Keith VK6XH would also like people taking part in the HF side of RD contest
to give out their shires as well, that would really swell the numbers.
(Keith Bainbridge VK6XH & VK6DXR Northern Corridor Radio Group (VK6ANC))




The seventh International Museums Weekend special event will take
place on 16th and 17th June 2007.




THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report -
(Measure twice - Cut once!)

L-ION BATTERIES FOR YOUR CAR

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries hopes to start mass production of
lithium ion batteries for automotive use in 2010. These rechargeable
batteries would be sold to auto makers for use in electric and
gas-electric hybrid vehicles.

Sanyo Electric which supplies nickel metal hydride batteries to Honda
and Ford is also developing the technology. Also getting into the act
are electronics conglomerate Hitachi, car battery manufacturer Yuasa
Corp and electronic parts maker Murata Manufacturing.

Lithium ion batteries are more compact than nickel metal hydride
batteries, contributing to fuel efficiency. But safety concerns such
as overheating remain and the technology is still considered too
expensive by many.
(arnewsline)




MEDIA WATCH


MIT press has come out with a book on HAMs drawing on
their vast experience in field of communication
technology.

Just 'google' MIT.Press.Ham.Radios.Technical.Culture

A review and brief could be read he

http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item...pe=2&tid=10967
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cf...ssay_id=216929


Hope it will make interesting reading both for tech and non tech HAMs.
(73 Rahul VU3WJM)




As we start the new WIA year have you advised
that your broadcast entry on the web page and tally sheet are still correct?


Next week we start afresh so if you do want your details publicised
then let the news team know.


Some more figures in from the year just gone, a total of 80,000 text and RF
checkins logged, the highest and most popular VHF outlet is Adelaide's
VK5RAD 2 meter Sunday morning broadcast, some 2700 stations.
Highest on MF was VK2's Westlakes with 300 and HF saw VK6DXA's 80 meter
Sunday night retransmission with some 600 calling back.


On a state wide look, we see

VK1 with 350
VK8 with 600
VK3 with 4700
VK6 with 5500
VK5 with 5600
VK7 with 5700
VK2 with 6900
VK4 with 9000

(figures rounded out)




WIRELESS WEATHER

Solar Cycle 24 predictions from ARRL

April 25, a Solar Cycle 24 Prediction Panel, consisting
of members from NOAA, NASA and other agencies looked at all
available predictions and attempted to reach a consensus. It looks
like the minimum between cycles 23 and 24 may not occur for another
year, until March 2008, a year later than recently reported. The
accuracy is expected to be plus or minus six months. The peak of
cycle 24 is expected to occur in October 2011 if there is a large
solar cycle, and August 2012 for a small cycle. You can see their
statement at,

http://www.sec.noaa.gov/SolarCycle/S...tement_01.html




INTRUDER WATCH - ENFORCEMENT ZONE

Region III IARUMS Coordinator B.L.Manohar (Arasu) VU2UR


IARU Monitoring System International Coordinator:-
Robert E. Knowles, ZL1BAD.

Len Martinson, ZL1BYA, is Monitoring Service co-ordinator for the NZART.


VK National Coordinator VK4DU Glen Dunstan

VK IARUMS reflector email to subscribe

VK Coordinators for I.A.R.U.M.S.
VK3TZE Jimmy
VK5EV John
VK7BBW Paul


IARUMS NETS
Friday 0730 UTC 7.065.5 with VK4CEU David.


Amateur exclusive frequencies where any non-amateur signal is definitely an
intruder, This listing by the late P29KFS, Rick Warnett.

Exclusive amateur only spectrum world wide
7.050 to 7.100
14.000 to 14.250
14.250 to 14.350 No broadcasters
21.000 to 21.450
24.890 to 24.990
28.000 to 29.700



CHINA: THE INTERLOPERS ARE BACK

If you are trying to hold a QSO on the 17 meter band and you are
suddenly trampled by two short-wave stations fighting one another then
you have been jammed by a pair of broadcasters vying for the minds of
the people of China.

More accurately, one is trying to express its views to listeners in the
Peoples Republic of China while the other is trying to jam it out.

No matter as neither the "Sound of Hope" which broadcasts from Taiwan
nor the music station jamming it from the city of Hainan are supposed
to be on 18.160 MHz nor anywhere in the Amateur exclusive world wide
18 MHz allocation.

But they are and its not the first time that either has showed up in
an Amateur Radio allocation.

And while several nations Intruder Watch operations have logged the
stations and complaints have been filed, it remains to be seen if
anything can be done to chase the interlopers away.
(ARNEWSLINE)




NOW ROBERT BROOMHEAD - VK3KRB.



WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- INTERNET --- THE HAMS DOMAIN

"Just thought I let you know about a new forum created on Sunday just gone.
It is a forum for vk hams located at http://adelaide.informe.com/

It is designed for members to post articles and ask for advice on upgrading
etc.

My motto (VK5MMM') is keeping the hobby alive and after 24 hours of
operation it has attracted 18 members, which tell me it certainly is.

I am need of some moderators or people to submit some advice. I am new to
ham radio and would love some people to be available to monitor the forum
and screen out anything that are not correct etc.

Morgan (VK5MMM)
0438 887987




WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters

WIN SYSTEM LINK RUNNING AGAIN. 146.575

The WIN System is now up and running on 146.575 Mhz in the Summerland
region of northern NSW (VK2).

This system runs 24-7, it is located near the Tuckombil tower.
This is connected into about 30 repeaters in the US.
Any questions just call Eric and Kym VK2TRD and VK2FABB



New IRLP Node in Central Highlands

Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club President
Mark Robinson VK4KMR has advised that a new IRLP
node has just been activated in Dysart, Central Queensland.

Node 6037 will shortly give IRLP users complete access to the
Central Highlands VHF solar powered linked repeater system
sites near Clermont, Blackdown and Springsure as well as
UHF repeaters at Rockhampton and Sarina.

Mark VK4KMR also thanks Steven VK4SMW and Rob VK4HW
with help in building the Linux IRLP 6037 Server and setting up
of control programmes and scripts and hopes that this additional
access will help members of the Central Highlands Amateur Radio
Club as well as the wider fraternity of Amateur Radio operators
keep in touch with other club members and events that happen
throughout the year.

Interested to learn more about the Central Highlands Amateur
Radio Club ? A Yahoo group site exists for VK4WCH,
ably administered by Bill VK4XZ and is located at URL
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/charc/




WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLD-TIMERS
http://www.raotc.org.au

OLD TIMERS
Members and friends of the Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club Australia are
reminded that the next news and information broadcast will take place on the
first Monday of the Month.

using the RAOTC callsign of VK3OTN.

10.00 am Victorian time on 7.060 and 3.650 MHz plus 1.843 MHz AM, and
145.700.

On 14.150 MHz at 01.00 UTC beaming north and 02:00 UTC west from Melbourne

For those not yet retired, 8.30 PM Victorian time tune 80 mtrs 3.650 MHz




SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
http://www.scouts.com.au
http://www.scout.org/jota

SCOUT JOTA HF Voice Calling Frequencies
3590, 7090, 14190, 21190, 28590 kHz
14290, 18140, 21360, 24960, 28390 kHz (DX)

This years 50th JOTA will run from October 19th at 22:00
hours to October 21st at 24:00 hours YOUR local time.

An official start will be given by the World Scout Bureau
radio station in Geneva, Switzerland on October 19th at
21:00 h UTC with a transmission in the 20 and 80 meter
bands and on EchoLink.




BB's DIARY ROOM - THE FUTURE, IN AMATEUR RADIO


2007


May 4 - 6 WIA AGM at Parkes
www.wia.org.au



2008

Sept 13 Alarameet 2008 will be held in Ulverstone Tasmania on Saturday
13th and Sunday 14th September 2008. Susan VK7LUV for details.


2009
International Telecommunication Union's Telecom World 2009.







SOCIAL SCENE

MAY 5 - 6
The Clareview 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.
It happens in 2007 during the Long Weekend on the 5th and 6th of May.
For further details contact Don Wilschefski VK4BY of the RADAR Club




MAY 12 MDRC Hamfest

The Moorabbin and District Amateur Radio club are please to announce,
this years Hamfest will be held in the usual location, at the Brentwood
Secondary College, Watsons Rd, Glen Waverly on Saturday 12th May 2006 -
doors opening at 10am. The MDRC Hamfest is proud to be Victoria's
biggest and this year will be no exception with displays and sales of
new or preloved equipment, for anyone interested in Radio Communications
and electronics.
Major door prizes, free tea and coffee, light refreshments and a sausage
sizzle will also be on offer.

Trader table bookings and general enquires can be made be emailing
Graeme Lewis VK3GL ) or by phoning mobile 0418 289928




MAY 12 - BRISBANE HAMFEST
Brisbane Amateur radio Club is holding "BARCFEST 2007" on Saturday
12th May, venue is the Mount Gravatt Showground Logan Road.
If you wish to book a table information can be found on the club's
website http://qsl.net/vk4ba or you can call LesVK4ZLP on 33437247.
Food will be available at the hall, Starting time is 10am.



FNNQARG QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND 2007
The Far North and North Queensland Amateur Radio Get Together
(FNNQARG!) will be happening from the 8th to 11th June at
Cardwell Village Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park.
Demonstrations of ARDF, World Championship
Antenna Wrestling, Navcom Electronics
ICOM Yaesu and Diamond equipment displays,
the famous Sunday Morning Cricket Match plus
much much more will be happening over the weekend.
Amongst the attendees will by Mr Aoki, Managing Director
of ICOM Australia and Mr Yoshi, Managing Director of
Standard Vertex Yaesu Australia. Rumour has it that they
are already practicing for the Sunday Morning Cricket Match
and hope there is a healthy roll up of regional hams to make
up good numbers for the FNQ and NQ teams.

Secure your accommodation now by getting in contact
with Toni or Bruce at -
Cardwell Village Beachcomber Resort and Van Park
1800 005633 07 40668550 fax 07 40668941
43A Marine Parade Cardwell QLD 4849


JUNE 9
Westlakes will have a display stall at the Lemontree Passage Bushfire
Brigades Fete on Saturday 9th June



JUNE 9-10
The South East Radio Group annual convention, which incorporates the
Australian Foxhunting Championships, will be held at the Scout Hall in
Mount Gambier SA, on the Queen's Birthday weekend, 9-10 June 2007.
Further information from:
http://serg.mountgambier.org/



July 7+8 - GippsTech
Conference for VHF, UHF & SHF enthusiasts in Australia.
Held at the Gippsland Campus of Monash University in Churchill, about
two hours drive east of Melbourne.
www.qsl.net\vk3bez\index.htm



SEPTEMBER 21-23
North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention
Happening in twin cities of Thuringowa and Townsville.




REWIND - A LOOK BACK IN HISTORY
(Will McGhie VK6UU is WIA National Historian)


Rewind, a look back at history

On a recent ABC radio program quiz segment this question was put:
'In what year was Citizens Band Radio legalised in Australia?"

It was 1977, in fact July the 1st of that year after a Federal
Government inquiry that received a large number of submissions
in favour of the move, and intense lobbying by a number of CB radio groups.

Initially CB was 18 channels at 27MHz, requiring operators to have
a government issued callsign, pay an annual licence fee and use
type-approved equipment.

The big plan was that 27MHz, the amateur 11 metre band, was only
to be a temporary allocation and all CBers would move to UHF in five years.

However, 27MHz was retained and expanded in 1982, and the UHF band
continues today.

Gone has the licensing requirement too, with CB radio now covered in
2002 by a fee-free Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations)
Class Licence.

So radio amateurs can commemorate the loss of their 11 metre band,
while CB operators can mark the 30th or Pearl anniversary of
legalised CB in Australia.

I'm Jim Linton VK3PC and you're listening to VK1WIA.






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