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This is QNEWS from VK4WIA for week commencing July 20 2008





CLUBBING - WITH KAYE VK4VHS GOLD COAST AR CLUB

COBRS

Good to see the club call of VK4WIE getting a good workout by Eric VK4NEF
who was mobile through Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Sunshine Coast shires
all in memory of the late Jack Files for last weekends contest, well done!



REDCLIFFE
http://www.qsl.net/vk4iz
http://vk4rc.we.net.au

10 hardy Redcliffe and District Radio Club members braved the cold at
Murrenbong Scout Camp, near Petrie, to compete in the Trans Tasman CW contest
yesterday.

Led by John, VK4BZ, all members took turns to make CW contacts. John is keen
to beat their 10th place in last month's 80 metre contest.

The scout camp location is close to a noise free environment and the club will
be using the same venue for the RD contest in August and for JOTA later this
year.

Peter VK4TAA will be inviting other clubs to come and join with Redcliffe and
assist in a range of activities from an estimate of over 300 cubs, scouts and
senior scouts already booked in for the JOTA weekend.

If you can assist on the JOTA weekend or wish to visit during the RD contest,
then contact Peter, VK4TAA via http://vk4rc.we.net.au/

The club is now open most Wednesday mornings thanks to Charles, VK4BTC and Ken
VK4FKEN. The Wednesday group meet about 9 am and finish about midday and have
been busy constructing 2 metre turnstile antennas for satellite communication.

If you have a special project or a need just to "chin-wag" or even just a
cuppa, join the gang each Wednesday at the clubhouse.

In the next few weeks there will be a club working bee to install 2 new awnings
on the eastern and western ends of the clubhouse.



TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
www.trec.aussiewide.com



july 19 0900 (Saturday) Meeting/activities Clubrooms
Subscription amounts for following year to be decided

July 27 1000 (Sunday) Fox Hunt Followed by BBQ



TOWNSVILLE

http://vk4zz.no-ip.org/tarc/

Are you interested in joining the TARC expedition to Cape Cleveland Light for
the International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend?

There are plans to carry out portable operations on HF, VHF and UHF and during
rest breaks take in the terrific ambience of the place, spot a
whale/dolphin/dugong/sea turtle or two, cook up some hearty meals on the wood
fired BBQ and learn more about the heritage of the Lighthouse.

Contact Steve VK4SJW 0414 785443



Some intrepid TARCadians participated in activating their Club Station
to participate in the WIA Jack Files Contest which happend on Saturday
evening July 12th.

Most of the operators arrived at the Club Station, perched atop the SES
Headquarters, by 5-40pm and got busy setting up seating in the station
and getting a quick bite of the nosebag before settling in to some contest
operating.

VK4WIT used a call and frequency scratch-pad for the operator whilst a
spotter and logger typed details into the latest version of the VK Contest Log
programme. An extension monitor was plugged into the RF friendly laptop
so that both the operator and logger could see details from the programme
including duplicate checking and real time multiplier calculation.

First on the mic was Alan VK4FAKC - it was his second go at doing contesting
and he was soon tackling both the weak and strong stations and getting
some good contacts.

Then Richard VK4FRJG had a spell operating, getting used to the different
way to operating contests as he was used to working nets. Richard also
got into the swing of things and raked up some good contacts
We were hoping to put Joan VK4FTVL and Colin VK4UCM on the mic but
they were starting to nod off following a very busy day doing base operations
for the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim. However Joan left behind some
nice snacky things which the rest of the operators devoured during the evening.
Alan and Richard had a few more goes on the microphone then reckoned that
the attending Full calls should have a go. So Gavin VK4ZZ did a session on
the mic, followed by Lyndall VK4ZM and then finally Steve VK4SJW before
running out of time at 1400UTC.



Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net this Tuesday

One of the friendliest radio nets in the land happens
this Tuesday evening from 7-30pm on the Townsville
VHF Repeater ... the Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net !
The net is open to young and old, YL or OM and is a
golden opportunity for anyone who needs practice
on-air to go onto the net as 2nd operator.
So join in to this Tuesday evenings net and have fun on-air !





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NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK 16 - 24 August, 2008

National Science Week (NSWk) is an Australian Government initiative that is
helping to inform us about science and technology so that everyone can be
better prepared to make the best choices for our future.

It is the perfect opportunity to showcase some of our great science and
technology, people and issues.

The range is enormous - from 'hip' young scientists to senior researchers or
business people trying to 'make money from molecules'.

In the lead up week Queensland are hosting a whole "science pavilion" at the
Brisbane EKKA showcasing health, water, robotics, insects DNA and forensic
hands-on science. There is even a science show bag containing lots of
experiments to do at home.

We have had no word into our newsroom that we as radio amateurs are involved
in this showcase to our youth!

For further information, Queensland media enquiry contact details below.
Ann Uldridge
Media Liaison
QLD National Science Week Coordinating Committee
www.scienceweek.info.au




ACMA revises proposed channels for digital television repeater services in
remote central and eastern Australia and welcomes submissions on the proposals.

Areas include Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Bathurst Island, Groote Eylandt, Jabiru
Charleville, Roma and Weipa in Queensland and Ceduna, Coober Pedy and
Roxby Downs in South Australia to name but a few of 94.

ACMA has also identified as yet unassigned channels that may be used for other
purposes, including datacasting, in areas where channels for both national and
commercial or only commercial services are identified.

The proposals are in a discussion paper and revised draft variations to the
commercial and national digital channel plans, released Tuesday.

'ACMA has at all time given viewers' interests a high priority. However, these
plans may have some impact on the use of VCRs and set-top boxes, although any
disruption is expected to be relatively minor as, in most cases, all that will
be required is re-tuning television sets and VCRs,' said ACMA's Mr Chapman.

The discussion papers and revised draft variations to the digital channel plans
are available on the ACMA website, or by calling freecall 1800 226 667.
The closing date for submissions is 5.00 pm, Friday 2 August 2008.

(Media contact: Donald Robertson, ACMA Media Manager)



Aussies embrace their lighthouses

Just four weeks to go to International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend on
the 16th and 17 of August there's been strong support from Australia's radio
amateurs and clubs.

When this annual event began in 1999 there were only four VK stations
participating, VK2CE, VK4CHB, VK7TS and VK7WS who was the keeper at
Bruny Island light at the time.

However Australian lighthouses registered for next month's event number 35,
second only to Germany with 37 entries out of more than 250 so far worldwide.

Another way of looking at it is that with about 400 lighthouses around the
Australian coastline nearly 10 per cent of them will be activated. There's
still a few accessible lighthouses not registered.

For example, there are two lighthouses in Portland, Western Victoria, and
another at Port Adelaide. Any takers for these?

Why not do it yourself or organise one or two mates to spend some time at
a lighthouse over the weekend - and you can also take part in the
Remembrance Day Contest operating portable.

Sunday the 17th August, is also International Lighthouse Day which involves
some lighthouses opening to the public and possible media attendance that has
in the past help promote amateur radio.

Visit the website ILLW.NET to register or for more details.

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



Beth Langley VK2AO is the Vice President ARNSW and has put out a call to those
interested in DX expeditions and who are current members of ARNSW.

ARNSW is looking at staging a number of DX trips across Australia over the
next 18 months with the intention of setting up HF radio sites over long
weekends and a long trip with a four week travelling expedition to a number of
destinations as part of the 100 year celebration of our WIA.

If you want to be part of an expedition or a support site or can assist in
some other way please get in touch.

These trips will need a team of dedicated people if they are to be successful.

If you are an F call, a Full call or somewhere in between then this is the
chance of a lifetime.

If you would like to be part of fun then call Beth VK2AO on 041 31 555 31.

(arnsw web)



2 Letter Call Ballot - Final Dates Announced - This is Michael Owen, VK3KI

First some news about the ballot for two letter callsigns to be conducted on
behalf ACMA by the WIA.

After some delay, last Tuesday the WIA and ACMA signed a contract that will now
allow the ballot to proceed.

On 1 August 2008 the WIA will be publishing on the WIA website a paper setting
out the process for the ballot and the times for the ballot, as well a list of
the available two letter callsigns and a downloadable application form that must
be completed if you want to participate in the ballot.

A non refundable payment of $59.74 is required to participate in the ballot.
That includes GST.

That charge is reasonably related to the anticipated cost of conducting the
ballot. The costs associated with the ballot are considerable and it would not
be reasonable for the WIA and its members to meet them.

The closing date for applications to participate in the ballot will be 29 August
2008.

The ballot will be conducted by Friday 19 September and letters advising
participants whether they have been successful or not will be posted by
24 September.

Information on the ballot, and a general response to the submissions received in
response to the invitation to comment will also be published in the August issue
of Amateur Radio.

So, if you are interested in participating in the ballot for two letter callsigns
check the WIA website on 1 August or make sure that you read the August issue of
"Amateur Radio" magazine.

And now two other brief items.

WIA Secretary, Geoff Atkinson VK3AFA attended the Twin Cities Radio & Electronics
Club Annual General Meeting in Albury last Monday.

The Club had been successful in last years Club Grant Scheme and Geoff presented
the club's cheque to Club President Tom Sanders VK2XAU.

Geoff also presented the Al Shawsmith Award for the best non technical article
last year to Graeme Scott VK2KE for his article in July 2007 AR on Teaching
Amateur Radio Classes.

In Western Australia the Northern Corridor Radio Group will be holding their
annual Hamfest on Sunday 3 August at the Cyril Jackson Recreation Centre in
Fisher St, Ashfield.

WIA Director Eddie Saunders VK6ZSE, with assistance from Keith Bainbridge VK6XH
and Neil Husk VK6BDO of the Western Australia Advisory Committee will be manning
the WIA table.

On sale at the WIA table will be the Second Edition Foundation Licence Manual,
the WIA Call Book and a range of WIA merchandise.

Do go to this important event, and do make sure you catch up with the WIA
representatives, and, if you are not a member, they will be more than happy to
accept your membership.



HAMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA.

VK2
web service:- http://www.arnsw.org.au/html/news_vk2wi.htm
VKG Roundup http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news


Central Coast Amateur Radio Club say the next Wyong Field Day will be
Sunday, the 8th of February 2009 with some changes made to the program on the
day.

The Traders will commence their selling at 0900 hours, the "Flea Market" stall
holders will commence at 0800 hours and to encourage younger members of the
community all children and young people aged 17 and under will be admitted
free on the day.

More Field Day info from Ray VK2HAY phone (02) 43 40 2500.


Westlake's are planning to hold an event, possibly under the guise of a
Boot Sale, Clayton Field Day or even just a chance to get together socially.
9.00am Saturday 2nd August.
It is proposed that Westlake's nationally acclaimed BBQ will be in full swing.
Club members have been urged to bring items for an auction... Soo dig into
your unwanted gear cupboard.

(vk2fjl)


August Meetings in VK2 include:-

Orange and district meeting and AGM on the 1st.
Oxley region meeting on the 2nd.
Westlake's Clayton's Field Day.
Taree and district meeting on the 5th.
Oxley region meeting on the 8th.
SARCFEST, at Richmond Hill on the 10th.
Oxley region meeting on the 22nd.
Blue Mountains winterfest on the 24th .
Shahzada Horse Enduro from the 25th to 29th.
Twin Cities field day at Albury on the 31st.


VK4
web service local news:- www.wiaq.com/qnews/upload/qnewsbcast.htm
local news email subscribe in subject field.
VKR Roundup
http://www.police.qld.gov.au/News+an...edia+Releases/


A MAJOR phone outage hit hundreds of thousands of customers across southeast
Queensland, cutting landline, mobile and internet services this week.

It was believed to have hit the Optus network and had a flow-on effect on other
carriers.

Brisbane Airport was affected with automated check-in and baggage handling
facilities hit, leading to flight delays.

Frustrated south-east Queensland customers alerted Optus to their major
communications breakdown.. by telephone?

"We became aware of the problem because the customers have to ring us to
report the problem," an Optus spokeswoman said.

Emergency services in Brisbane remained unaffected by the service disruptions
and triple-0 calls, which use Telstra lines, were still able to be connected.

A Queensland Ambulance Services spokeswoman said they were unaffected by the
blackout, because "we rely on radio communications."

(various media reports)



VK6
web service http://www.vk6.net/newswest-index.html



VK8

DARC have held a farewell BBQ and presentation for Trevor VK8CO who is leaving
after 30 yrs service to the club.



EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO

MORSE COURSE OF COURSE

The content of the Morse transmissions from VK2WI on 3699 KHz is generated by
a programmable controller with over 2700 words which takes almost 6 hours to
cycle through allowing great variation in the transmissions.

These transmissions are continuous except for during the WIA Sunday News
broadcast periods when it and most of the VK2 beacons are shut down
automatically to minimize interference to the broadcasts and those listening
to them.

In addition to the VK2WI Morse practice transmissions on 3699 KHz, there are
other broadcasts under the callsign of VK2BWI. They are transmitted twice
weekly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and are on a frequency of 3550 KHz
commencing at 2000 hours local Sydney time.

The transmitted Morse text includes practice with figure groups and callsigns.
Speeds vary from 4 wpm, up to about 20 wpm, in standard and Farnsworth mode.

Callbacks are taken after the broadcasts, which last about an hour.

So, if your Morse is a little rusty, or you would just like to learn CW, tune
in Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 3550 KHz, at 8pm.

These sessions are sponsored by Amateur Radio NSW.


HAM COLLEGE
For those who have enrolled in the Advanced course for 2008 - this is a little
reminder that the course begins this week.

For those wanting to write exams - there is an open exam day scheduled for the
26th of July and the 30th of August. Please let myself or Neil VK6BDO know if
you are intending to sit exams on this day.

If you are looking to attend a foundation course the next course is scheduled
for September 20/21. For further information on courses/exams and dates with
Ham college contact details can be found at www.hamcollege.com.au or call
0412 704 226.


INTERNATIONAL

The South African Amateur Radio Development Trust is introducing an annual
study grant for young licensed radio amateurs who wish to enter a University
or University of Technology to study electronics and communication.

The study grant will contribute 15,000 Rand towards the first year of study.

The aim of the study grant project is to encourage young radio amateurs to
enter a career in communication and electronics.

(sarl)



ELMER LINK NOW FULLY ACTIVE

The SARL Elmer link is now fully active. If you have a technical question
about amateur radio or need advice on participating in a contest, an RFI
problem or need information about an antenna, send an email to


SARL Elmer Fred Scheepers, ZS1FCS, will seek an expert answer to your question.

You will not find the word Elmer in many dictionaries. It is a typical
amateur radio term meaning mentor, a person who assists newcomers to amateur
radio. Whether you are a newcomer or an old hand, your questions are welcome.



INTERNATIONAL NEWS With thanks to RSGB, Southgate AR Club, the ARRL,
Amateur Radio Newsline, NZART and the WW sources of the WIA.

2 men putting up a radio antenna were electrocuted in Kansas City last Sunday.
Sources reported that a 65-year-old man and his 27-year-old son were installing
an antenna for a ham radio installation when said antenna came into contact
with an AC powerline.

According to an Internet posting by Chuck Kraly, K0XM, the parties involved,
were installing a mostly fibreglass antenna that came in contact with a
7,620V power line. Kraly says that he is well familiar with electrical power
service in that part of the city as he is the technician that built and
maintained the substation that fed the circuit.

K0XM notes that the wires you see going through the residential areas are at a
minimum 7200 volts from each wire to ground, and between any two of them is
13,800 volts. He says that he has seen a fault totally vaporize a 1" solid
copper buss wire. He also notes rhetorically: "Imagine what it can do to a
human."

Although nearby neighbours called emergency crews for help, the father, KC0TIG
was dead when they arrived, the 27 year old passed after arriving at hospital.

(published reports and ARNewsLine)



IARU Region 2 President Reinaldo Leandro, YV5AMH, has appointed Dr Cesar
Pio Santos A., HR2P, of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, as IARU Region 2
Emergency Communications Coordinator; Santos will be taking over from
Rick Palm, K1CE. According to Leandro, Santos is a well-known emergency
expert in the region who helped to provide emergency communications and
medical relief in Honduras in the wake of Hurricane Mitch. He remains
active as a volunteer in his country's governmental emergency
communications institution and as a member of the Emergency
Communications Advisory Group (ECAG) for Area D (Central America) in
IARU Region 2.

Leandro also appointed Juan Munoz, TG9AJR, of Puerta Parada, Guatemala,
to succeed Bill Zellers, WA4FKI (SK) as the Region 2 Monitoring System
Coordinator. Munoz started as a short-wave listener in 1984 and obtained
his current license in 1989. Leandro said he is an active amateur on
nearly all bands and modes. As an avid contester, Munoz was a referee
during WRTC 2002 in Helsinki, Finland and has participated in the IARU
Monitoring System with Martin Potter, VE3OAT, since 2001.

(ARRL LETTER)



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NEWS FROM SOUTHGATE

'I am Makarios, I am alive' These words mark the historic anniversary for
local Cypriot station.

Reading in the Cyprus Mail we see that IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE 1974 coup,
these words rang out from a ham radio station in Paphos.
TUESDAY 15TH is an important anniversary for Radio Paphos, which was the
first broadcaster to inform the island that deposed President Makarios III
was still alive.

On that day in 1974, the Cypriot National Guard and EOKA-B launched a coup
to overthrow President Archbishop Makarios III. The presidential palace in
Nicosia came under artillery fire from tanks, while Makarios was greeting a
group of schoolchildren from Cairo.

At that time, one Nicos Nicolaides was a CyBC technician in Paphos and was
unaware that his life was about to change forever. His Son explains

"My father was a technical whiz and could fix anything. He was so good with
electronics, he even built his own amateur radio broadcasting equipment,
My father had the idea to broadcast a recorded message by the deposed President
to other patriots across Cyprus, and to stand up to the Junta."

Israel picked up the message, and sent it to the BBC for conformation that
the voice was indeed Makarios'. This was verified and the speech was
broadcast later in the evening of July 15, by CyBC in Cyprus.

This was very important, the international community had believed Makarios was
dead and governments were on the verge of recognising Sampson as the new
President."

The Nicolaides family are hoping to obtain official museum status for Nicos'
workshop, which still stands today, full of equipment and memorabilia, used to
broadcast more than thirty years ago.

From the Southgate Amateur Radio Club I'm Richard G4TUT AND YOUR'E TUNED
TO VK1WIA



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NEWS FROM RSGB

Event to mark London Air Traffic Control Centre closure

To mark the final closure of the London Air Traffic Control Centre
at its site at the former RAF West Drayton in West London, the Air
Traffic Control Engineers held a holding a "Closing Down Sale - All
Engineers must go!" event at the Park 18th July.

An amateur radio station operated for the day with special event callsign
GB40BYE, reflecting goodbye after 40 years.
The intention is to operate all bands from top band to 70cms.


Ham Radio Friedrichshafen

The 33rd Ham Radio Show in Friedrichshafen had 17,100 visitors
through the door from over 30 countries.
The dates for next year are 26th to 28th June 2009.


John Linford named President of Summits on the Air

John Linford, G3WGV has been named the new President of the Summits on the Air
programme.

John is the inventor and founder of the SOTA programme. He and Richard, G3CWI,
developed the original set of rules which are largely unchanged to the present
day. They launched SOTA on 2nd March 2002.



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NEWS FROM ARNEWSLINE


W1AW FROM THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

A very special, special events station will be on the air from Alaska's

Arctic Circle from July 26th though August 10th. This, as W1AW portable
KL7 takes to the air from truly rare Grid Square BP56 as part of the 2008
Alaska State Hamfest being held in Anchorage.

The station will operate on the Alaskan Arctic Circle from the intersection
of the Dalton Highway some 200 miles North of Fairbanks. Listen out for

this all band 24hour operation each day. The enhanced Gray-Line effect
starts at about 06:00 UTC and lasts for 6 to 8 hours.

The main 2008 Alaska ARRL Convention will run from August 1st to August 4th
2008. In addition to the usual convention faire this year the planners

have included attractions like cruses, Halibut fishing and a tour of the
HAARP 3.6 Mega-watt transmitter site both before and after the main
convention weekend.

More information on W1AW portable KL7 and the Alaska ARRL Convention is

on-line at
www.akhamfest.com




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OPERATIONAL NEWS -

ON AIR CONTEST AND EVENT COLUMN - D A T E L I N E

2008


July 26 OC Waitakere Sprints Phone


August 2 OC Waitakere Sprints CW
16-17 VK Remembrance Day Contest
16-17 WW International Lighthouse Weekend
16-17 VU NIAR Silver Jubilee Contest
30-31 VK A.L.A.R.A Contest


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


NIAR Silver Jubilee Contest
Object : To contact as many amateurs around the world as part of NIAR
Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
Eligibility : All licensed amateurs & SWLs around the world.

Contest Start: Saturday 1200 UTC (5.30 pm IST), August 16, 2008.
Contest End : Sunday 1200 UTC (5.30 pm IST), August 17, 2008.
Bands : 7 & 14 MHz. The same station may be contacted on both bands.
Modes : CW & Phone. The same station may be contacted on both modes.
Computerized logs must be sent in adif; cabrillo format by email to:

GENERAL INFO :



WAITAKERE SPRINTS 2008

The Western Suburbs Radio Club is pleased to advise that the Waitakere
Sprint Phone section will be on the last Saturday in July and the Sprint
CW section will be on the first Saturday in August.

The Sprints are of one-hour duration on 80m, and are open to all licensed
amateurs in ZL, VK and Oceania call areas.

Eligibility

The Waitakere Sprints are open to all licensed amateurs anywhere in the
ZL, VK and Oceania call areas. SWL logs will also be welcome.

2008 Contest Periods
Phone 1000 to 1100 UTC, on Saturday 26th July
CW 1000 to 1100 UTC, on Saturday 2nd August

David


This is Peter Harding VK4OD with this weeks RD news.

Only 26 days to the 2007 RD contest.

Let's hope that the Weather and Atmospheric conditions hold favourable in that
there are no storms to interfere with the contest this year.

For those of you that will using electronic logging software " Don't forget to
update NOW!

Hand written logs will still require a hand written, signed declaration.

As before ANY LOGS THAT ARE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING TIME WILL BE RETURNED.

On the wia.org.au website the rules are available along with associated
documents.


CONTEST STORIES

well in the Jack Files contest last weekend 2 clubs have done very well indeed
Townsville's VK4WIT giving lots of their foundation members a taste of
contesting, and Brisbane's Bayside club racking up a commendable 264 contacts.



SPECIAL EVENTS, BEACON AND NET ADVICE
hf nets ON the net, www.timroberts-vk4yeh.id.au/

9M1CS* 18 Scouting stations (* Apart from 9M1CSS in 9M6 all
others are 9M2 stations.
QSL via 9m2 bureau) Until Dec 31

BT1OB, BT1OJ, BT1OH, BT1OY and BT1ON. Beijing Olympic Games
The last letter of the callsign corresponds to the Chinese
name for the colour of each of the rings of the Olympic flag Until Sep 17

C 4 EURO E-Day, 1st of January currency changes to Euro. Until Dec 31

EI 100 S Jamboree 2008 Punchestown race course in Ireland. Aug 2-10


PY 100 JA Centenary of first Japanese immigration to Brazil. Until Dec 31


The count down continues for the 1000th Stone the Crows Net with the 996th
being aired last Saturday week. When reporting this to WIA News, Frank VK2FJL
said he believed the big day is Saturday 9th August. Remember if you want a
slice of the cake you must take part in a couple of nets prior to the 1000th.

This Stone The Crows net goes to air 6.00 Saturday mornings on 3.588 MHz.

A special QSL card commemorating the day will be available.



THE DX EDGE

In DX, word that PA5M is now active from Tomor Leste as 4W6AAB for 5 weeks. His
activity will be limited to his spare time using only 100 watts and a vertical.
He has been heard on 20 meters around 14.047 MHz between 0530-0615 U-T-C.


JA2IVK will be active from the Maldives as 8Q7SH between July 18th and the 20th
on 80 through 10 meters. He will be using only CW and SSB using 100 watts to a
vertical. QSL via the bureau or direct to his QRZ.com address.

DL5XX, will be on a business trip in Ghana and plansto be active during his free
time as 9G5MM until August Ten. His operation will be on all bands using only
CW.

DO7ZZ will once again be active from Croatia operating VE3ZIK portable 9A.
This, between July 23rd and August 23rd. Activity will be on the HF bands only,
using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31, PSK63 and 10m FM. There is a chance to be active
for one day operation portable E7 from Bosnia-Herzegovina.
QSL via the bureau

(Above from OPDX and other DX News sources and published in ARNewsLine)





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


Seoul District to Let Parents Track Kids' Arrival at School

An automated service allowing parents to track their children's arrival at and
departure from elementary school via mobile phone will begin in a part of
Seoul in September.

Students in Northeastern Seoul will have a wireless terminal attached to their
bags, and as the terminal interacts with the radio-frequency identification
machine installed in the school gate, it will automatically send a text message
to the parents' mobile phone.

The system is already in use by some private institutes and schools, but this
is the first time it is implemented in an entire district.

(published reports)



MEDIA WATCH

RADIO ON SCREEN: 2 METERS IN THE GET SMART MOVIE

Ham radio has gotten smart. Well more like its gotten smart in the new hit
movie Get Smart which in itself is a big screen sequel to the small screen
hit TV show of the 1960's.

CQ Magazine editor Rich Moseson, W2VU., went to see the new flick. He says
that someone was able to sneak a bit of ham radio into the "Get Smart"
movie and we are not talking about some hams H-T going off in the theatre.

Without giving anything away, Rich says that at one point the central
character Maxwell Smart commandeers a car from another agent,. There under
the dash, is a 2-meter rig, tuned to 146.91 MHz. We see it twice, since
the agent he took the car from calls him on the radio and the camera
flashes back to the rig.

W2VU says that if you go to see the Get Smart movie, watch for this bit of
big screen ham radio. We say its -- well -- very smart indeed.

(ARNewsLine)



NOW ROBERT BROOMHEAD - VK3KRB.

WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- CW
http://fistsdownunder.morsekeys.com
http://www.fistsdownunder.org

Den - 9A3FO is the Chairman of the Croatian Telegraphy Club and he has sent
WIA members and in fact all telegraphy lovers across the world a special
invitation to become members of the Croatian Telegraphy Club.

E-mail membership is free and at the same time you become a member of the
European CW Association, the EUCWA.

Take a look at www.hamradio.hr/ctc

Croatian Telegraphy Club
E-mail



WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
http://www.scouts.com.au
http://www.scout.org/jota
http://www.wiaq.com/nationalnews/jotahead.htm

SCOUT JOTA HF Voice Calling Frequencies
3590 primary, 3.650 secondary, 7090, 14190, 21190, 28590 kHz
14290, 18140, 21360, 24960, 28390 kHz (DX)



Redcliffe and District Radio Club members invite YOU to the Murrenbong Scout
Camp, Petrie for the RD and JOTA this year.

The scout camp location is close to a noise free environment.

Peter VK4TAA will be inviting other clubs to come and join with Redcliffe and
assist in a range of activities from an estimate of over 300 cubs, scouts and
senior scouts already booked in for the JOTA weekend.

If you can assist on the JOTA weekend or wish to visit during the RD contest,
then contact Peter, VK4TAA via http://vk4rc.we.net.au/



WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO

EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES REGION ONE
21.360 - 18.160 - 14.300 - 7.060 - 3.760 MHz.


Following WICEN(nsw)'s recent plaintive plea for a Secretary/Treasurer,
Nick Fisher VK2ZNF has graciously volunteered for that role. All members are
asked to be patient during the transition period.

The Shahzada 400km Horse Enduro is on again over the week of 25-29th August.
Operators for the full week or even just one day are required, with food, fuel,
and floor-space being provided, along with long hours, missed meals, and lots
of fun.

Other events confirmed for WICEN (nsw) this year include the Barrington Tops
SAREX 18-19 October and the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 1st and 2nd of November.

(WICEN (NSW) Inc. on ARNSW web)



North Queensland's Twin Cities Auto Sports Club "King of the Hill Hillclimb"
happens on the Mount Stuart road Sunday 3rd August. Also the
Townsville Endurance Riders and Arabian Horse Association
Woodstock Moonlight Challenge Endurance Ride is on 23rd and 24th August.


Over the weekend of July 26th and 27th, WICEN in Sa are supporting the Rally
of SA. WICEN is providing scoring and safety tracking info.

Scoring times are sent from each stage finish by Packet Radio using a specially
written program called MEX. Sixteen stages are run over the weekend with a
total of 70 operators volunteering each day to brave the cold and wet
conditions.

Operators consist of amateurs, and family members.

Rally SA would not be able to run without the assistance of WICEN.

Later in the year WICEN will again be supporting the Classic Adelaide.

A great big thank you to all helpers.

This has been David VK5AMK for WICEN SA.


SOCIAL SCENE


Jul 19th, 2008 (Sat)
Gippsland Gate Radio & Electronics Club Hamfest 10am Cranbourne Public Hall
56252545 or www.ggrec.org.au


Aug 3
WA's Hamfest Cyril Jackson Community Hall, Fisher St, Ashfield
details from Keith VK6XH


Sept 13 -14

The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio club Sunfest at Woombye hall .
contact Harry VK4TK at
or 0 40 94 880 25


Sept 13 -14

Alarameet 2008 in Ulverstone Tasmania
Susan Brain VK7LUV 0400-173280 or




Sept 19-21

Central Highland Amateur Radio Club AGM, Monster Auction and Gathering at
Camp Fairbairn near Emerald. Gordon VK4KAL telephone 07 4985 4168


Oct 11 & 12

Dalby and Sunshine coast October Camp, Lake Dyer near Laidley.
Neil VK4NF 07 4662 4950


Oct 26

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







Nov 9 VK5

Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society will hold their Bigger Better Buy and
sell day Sunday November 9 at Goodwood community centre, Rosa St.





2009

International Telecommunication Union's Telecom World 2009.


Feb 8 2009

WYONG FIELD DAY


June 5 - 8 2009

FNNQARG at Cardwell Village Beachcomber Resort book on 1800 005633
Contact FNNQARG co-ordinator Gavin VK4ZZ for site booking guidance.



OCT 12 - 16 2009

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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