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MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2016-02-07.mp3 Text edition: February 07 - VK NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE BEST NEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK Oh... and to contact us with your news because If It Matters To You It Matters To Us! http://www.wia.org.au (click news in member area) Submit your audio news TWITTER http://twitter.com/VK1WIA Please... If you are only submitting text and not audio, write your story as you would expect to hear it being read back and NEVER send just links & url's. When you upload audio email us the txt version. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NATIONAL NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING Feb 07 2016. IN OUR 21st YEAR OF NON STOP NEWS. WIA Executive Administrator interviews and appointment. - WIA AGM and NZART to send a representative. - WIA Archive Donations - acknowledgement. - WIA talk at Westlake's well received. - WIA sponsorship of RES free ham course on smart fones.- THESE STORIES AND MORE IN THIS EDITION OF NEWS FROM THE WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA 2016 AND FOR WEEK OF FEB 7 "The role of the radio in humanitarian emergency and disaster situations" 13 February 2016 Humanitarian emergencies and disasters are increasing worldwide, with terrible consequences for human lives, sometimes reducing years of development to dust. Amidst the ruins and in the face of an emergency, the radio is often the first medium for survival. Its durability is an incomparable advantage, often enabling it to resist shocks and retransmit messages of protection and prevention to as many people as possible, better and faster than other media, saving lives. Its proximity, simplicity and low cost also make the radio a medium that promotes community living, providing a way to strengthen social ties and ensure people's participation in humanitarian programmes and the discussions that inform them. Innumerable accounts by victims describe how the radio has enabled separated families to find each other, make contact and regain hope. Community radio is a perfect example of this and must be supported. That is Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO speaking for UN World Radio Day this month The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation UNESCO theme for World Radio Day on February 13 is, 'Radio in Times of Emergency and Disaster'. The UNESCO day dates back to 1946. UNESCO recognises that the immediate access to radio frequencies is essential in saving lives, should be protected so they are available in times of emergency. Now, again, Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO. 'The power of the radio also relies on journalists, who are some of the first on the scene to witness events and give a voice to local actors and victims, to raise awareness and mobilize resources, without which there is no effective humanitarian action. They play a crucial role in presenting the facts, avoiding the sensationalism or manipulation of public debate. That is why nothing must call into question the right to be informed or the safety of journalists. UNESCO has set up early warning systems for tsunamis, floods and droughts, as well as monitoring systems for earthquakes and landslides. The Organization provides worldwide technical assistance for all types of risk. When protected sites are endangered, UNESCO steps in to save cultural and historical references. At all of these levels, by its ability to inform, relay messages and contribute to debate and reflection, even in times of crisis, the radio is an indispensable ally. Today, we call upon public authorities and stakeholders in development and humanitarian action to strengthen the links between the radio and emergency response so that the voices of the men and women, victims, rescue workers and journalists, who we hear at such times over the transistor, the mobile phone or the computer, may be the voices of life and hope-" The University of Adelaide has told radioinfo.com.au "the assessment of shortlisted bidders for Radio Adelaide is not yet complete," and it has delayed its announcement of a new licence holder for Radio Adelaide. "The University of Adelaide does not expect to be able to make an announcement for some days," said a university spokesperson. While the university is not willing to discuss details, it is possible that it has taken some more time to consider all the ACMA requirements of such a move before finalising its decision on which entity will best suit the requirements of the licence transfer process. Any new licensee will be required to tell the ACMA about its previous relevant broadcasting experience, its financials and its capacity to continue the service. https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/de...radio-adelaide NorthWest Tas. ATV Group via VK7WI news has reported on some MAJOR storm damage. Tasmania has experienced a lot of storm damage recently last few days. Amongst those effected is the home of Jim VK7JH, which suffered an almost direct lightning strike! (as Jim stated,,, a very frightening experience). As well as power failure for several hours, much of his Internet and associated infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed. This includes two computers and possibly several pi computers consequently, the linking of vk7rtv to vk7rdr and vk7rak is affected and may be off for several days yet. This is the home of VK7RTV 2M Repeater and it is hard to believe that the repeater has received little or no damage and appears to be functioning as per normal. Jim advises that he will be unable to relay this broadcast on vk7rtv, until computers are repaired or replaced. Tony vk7ax, will fill this void in the interim. In the meantime, VK7RDR (Dazzler) will be Linked to VK7RAK (Hobart WIA BOARD TALK President Phil Wait VK2ASD NZART to send a representative to WIA AGM The close relationship between the Wireless Institute of Australia and the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters, has these neighbouring IARU member societies visit each other on alternative years. This year the NZART will send Neill Ellis ZL1TAJ, a Northern Region Councillor, to the WIA annual general meeting held on Norfolk Island (VK9) in May. These bi-lateral meetings bring up mutual issues and some new ideas or ways of doing things, with both the WIA and NZART benefitting greatly by the exchanges and reports. WIA Archive Donations - acknowledgement A number of members or their families have sent in photographs and other material relating to the series of ANZAC articles published in Amateur Radio magazine. WIA Historian Peter Wolfenden VK3RV, on behalf of the Institute, thanks them all. The material has been recorded and cross-referenced in the WIA Archive. A special edition publication with some new material on radio amateurs at war, is due to be released by the WIA in time for ANZAC Day 2016. WIA talk at the Westlake's well received The Wireless Institute of Australia gave an insight on its operations and busy agenda, in an address to the Westlake's Amateur Radio Club in New South Wales. WIA President Phil Wait VK2ASD explained the structure and challenges ahead to about 50 who had gathered at the club rooms in Teralba on Saturday, January 30. He talked mostly about the big-picture items, such as how the current WIA operates, and the need for Amateur Radio to show it has public value, and therefore better justify its continued access to spectrum. Covered was the WIA response to the Spectrum Review and why it is important for the future of Amateur Radio, and the WIA's suggested changes to the Foundation, Standard and Advanced licences. Phil VK2ASD also emphasised that there was enormous pressure on the spectrum from the new generation of mobile devices and the Internet of Things - all set to grow in coming years. The WIA Board in all that it does, both in membership services and the time-consuming often hard advocacy, has as its first priority, the advancement of Amateur Radio. After the presentation the WIA answered about a dozen questions from the floor. These included the cost of WIA membership, with a general idea that halving the subscription rate could more than double the member number. Phil VK2ASD explained that the idea was not new, however it was a pretty dangerous exercise if it didn't work. The potential of a membership fee reduction for a no-paper Amateur Radio magazine was also discussed, but the saving to the individual by introducing such a measure was not large. There was a question about the choice of Norfolk Island for the WIA annual general meeting in May. Phil VK2ASD replied that it ticked all the boxes, was a majority WIA Board decision, but agreed that some perceived that there could be a problem with the choice. A positive suggestion arising out of the question and answer session, which the WIA will consider, was a reader feedback form in Amateur Radio each year to gauge what people want in the publication. Another was the possible re-introduction of the Conference of Clubs in New South Wales that existed some years ago. At the end of the afternoon session, which ran about two hours, Phil VK2ASD was thanked for providing the sort of big-picture information that affects all, and mostly not known to the audience previously. WIA Executive Administrator interviews and appointment In response to the advertised new senior role of WIA Executive Administrator, there were 43 applications received. These have been short-listed to six, who are now being interviewed. Unsuccessful applicants missed out due to the high calibre of those seeking the position. The WIA Board will receive a report after the six interviews have been held, and expects to be able to make an appointment. Meantime, the WIA officially has a new Examination Officer, who has been in that role for some months as a temporary through an agency. Petra has performed well to show an understanding of the many facets of the WIA Exam Service. The WIA Board discussed the matter, agreed to offer Petra an appointment, and she has agreed beginning last week HAMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA. VK2 web service:- http://www.arnsw.org.au/html/news_vk2wi.htm The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club are looking forward to welcoming all interested in Amateur Radio to the annual Field Day event at Wyong Race course, Sunday Feb 28th, 2016. It's only 3 WEEKS to go to the Field Day! Here's updated lists of traders and exhibitors, don't forget the big flea market. VK4ICE will be here as usual. Exhibitors who have registered so far a Kurrajong Radio Museum Historical Radio Soc. Of Australia ALARA / HADARC WICEN (NSW) Inc. Tube Radio Australia QSL Bureau / Westlakes Spark CC Amsat VK WIA Traders who have registered so far a Radio supply Pty Ltd RF Solutions Softmark Silvertone Electronics Rowetel NBS Antennas CRO-TEK Instruments Duoro Services Emona Bushcom Entry is $15 - under 17 free For full details about the field day, please go to the website on www.fieldday.ORG.au (Dave VK2DLS, Publicity Officer of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club). VK3 web service:- http://www.amateurradio.com.au/news/ Less than a week unti Feb 13 That's the date when in VK3 MERC's HamFest will be held 10am at Werribee Masonic Centre AND 3 weeks until Melbourne's friendliest HamFest, the EMDRC HamFest and WES. At the Great Ryrie Primary School, Heathmont in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Sunday 28th of February from 10am! Entry is still only $6, with bottomless tea and coffee, while out the front, Jack will be cooking up a storm on the world famous BBQ, with plenty of onions for your snag sandwich! Every entry ticket receives a free raffle ticket with extras sold on the day. Items from traders/commercial sellers will be raffled off, will you win a prize? these will be drawn at midday, and you have to be there to win! Icom Australia will be in attendance with a new rig, the IC7300 SDR HF radio, and as we've said before this will be the first public display in VK. All regular commercial supporters including radio books Cobram, PK loop's and many more. Nick will be there with all his connectors and bits, the TV man with all his brackets and bits. + many other tables full of exciting gear! If you would like more information, head to the EMDRC club website or search VK3ER on Facebook! (EMDRC Committee) VK4 VK's Mr Repeater Andrew Chapman VK4QF tells us the 23cm repeater on Mt Coot-tha is operational, no CTCSS and is on 1273.5 it's antenna is 75 meters up a tower on Brisbanes largest "hill". VK5 WIA trialling digital news broadcast VK amateurs are trialling an experimental digital transmission of the Wireless Institute of Australia's news service. Operating under its club callsign VK5ARG, the Amateur Radio Experimenters Group is transmitting via the FreeDV-1600 mode on 7,177kHz LSB from 22.30 GMT. Following the news bulletin there is a call back net on the same frequency that gives amateurs the opportunity to experiment further with the mode. Whilst talking outlets of our WIA Newscast, also in VK5 another 'Newie'. 28.515 in Murray Bridge. VK5HEL suggested to the LMARC president David Box VK5DB as there was no 10mtr broadcast in VK5 he would be willing to broadcast in VK5 on 28.515Mhz. Geoff uses a Kenwood TS-590s and computer software to suit VK6 Peel Amateur Radio Group will hold a swap meet 5th March 8am till noon Bortolo Pavilion in Mandurah which I am told is just a short walk from the train station. It will run from 9 am to 12pm BUT with entry for stall set up at 8am ALL OVER THE WORLD - Floating in unusual wind flows The wind pattern over Australia's eastern states last weekend had pico balloon PS-60 taking full advantage, but this time the solar powered payload sent VHF and UHF signals at a mere 10mW for tracking. Andy VK3YT launched balloon PS-60 on Saturday (January 30), transmitting Automatic Packet Reporting System or APRS on 145.175 MHz, and Olivia 8/250 with Radio Set Identification RSID on 434.649 MHz USB. PS-60 was released to explore the interesting wind pattern and provide an opportunity for extended local tracking. Andy VK3YT says the circular wind pattern happens from time to time in various parts of the world, which causes loops like what we have seen. It is not very common for a balloon to be in right in the middle of one, like in this case. After days over Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, it looped six times which gave many hours of tracking. Moving now over the Tasman Sea, New Zealand trackers are now expected to report its location, altitude, the temperature and battery condition. Meantime, the earlier PS-58 pico balloon on HF, launched from Melbourne December 29 safely negotiated the infamous Bermuda triangle. While still in the northern hemisphere it entered Africa at Guinea to exit at Liberia. The balloon then returned to the Southern Hemisphere, and was heard last heading again back towards South America. Trackers in North America and South Africa are keeping a watch on the latest progress via the JT9 and WSPR transmissions. (Jim Linton VK3PC) EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO www.hamcollege.com.au www.enjoyhamradio.com www.res.net.au Want to get a foundation, standard or advanced call? Why not check in to Ham College that's ham college.com.au Yes its based in Western Australia, and we offer courses for all grades of licences and our WIA accredited assessors run examinations for all levels, including the practical assessment. Ham College also offers an online Foundation course In addition to our attendance based courses, at all levels, we encourage individuals wishing to gain further privileges for their licence, to be in touch with us. Contact us, http://www.ham college.com.au For ham College this is Andrew VK6AS SILENT KEY http://www.wia.org.au/members/broadcast/about/ Silent Keys are best sent to AR Magazine and your local state or club news rather than this WIA National News Service. INTERNATIONAL NEWS With thanks to IARU, RSGB, SARL, Southgate AR Club, ARRL, Amateur Radio Newsline, NZART and the WW sources of the WIA. WorldDAB to be Principal Sponsor of DBS 2016 Joan Warner, Vice President Asia Pacific WorldDAB and CEO Commercial Radio Australia says this event which will take place in Kuala Lumpur from February 29 to March 3 is the third consecutive year that WorldDAB has been the symposium's principal sponsor. WorldDAB is the global industry forum responsible for defining the broadcasting standard DAB+. Topics will include the integration of digital radio in connected cars and smart devices, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. The workshop will take a hands-on approach to helping broadcasters and regulators work together to plan the digitisation of radio, even before the digital switchover of TV is complete. More than 60 speakers will be presenting at the conference and workshops sessions https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/wo...onsor-dbs-2016 © Radioinfo.com.au UFO Researcher To Launch CubeSat To Search For E.T. Close To Home An engineer turned UFO researcher is hoping to launch a low-earth orbit CubeSat to search for evidence of extra-terrestrial life. Canadian Dave Cote has assembled a seven-person team to design, fund, build and launch the project that he hopes will provide some answers about the origins of recent unidentified object sightings across the globe. "We have had astronauts, military personnel, police officers and the former Defence Minister of Canada come forward stating that extra-terrestrial UFOs are real, and that we are being visited," says Cote. "How can this be ignored and brushed off as nonsense?" Concerned that the public isn't getting straight answers, the group has turned to crowdsourcing the project on Kickstarter. Cote says they're a "go for launch" already but are looking for more funding so they can pack it with as much science equipment as possible. They aim to include image, infrared, electromagnetic, and radiation sensors. This would give them the capability of not only verifying visual data, but also correlating it with other events such as electromagnetic and radioactive fluctuations. Cote hopes to use our amateur radio frequencies to transmit the data back to earth and a worldwide network of ham volunteers to receive it. "We are planning to use the ham frequencies to send data down from the CubeSat to earth in hex or datafax protocol," says Cote. "From what we understand, we should be able to send a 100kB packet every few minutes and this will enable us to send image thumbnails from space, along with some basic EM data." While the details of the transmissions have yet to be determined, Cote hopes to assemble a worldwide team of hams willing to receive and log whatever data the satellite captures. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...for-disclosure Ready to help in whatever capacity December and January were very busy as USA radio amateurs swung into action in response to widespread flooding, a giant snowfall, and a tainted water supply drama. Bill Grimsbo N0PNP, District C Emergency Coordinator, said when floods hit Southwest Washington and historic flooding occurred in the Greater St Louis area, more than 170 hours of service was given working with responding agencies. Some 26 ARES volunteers plus members of radio club worked with the Red Cross at shelters. They helped coordinate communications among the shelters and Red Cross headquarters. Then a storm on the January 23-24 weekend dropped heavy snow, paralysing many east coast states faced with ice causing power outages and flooding along coastal areas. In the New York City area, ARES Hudson Division Director Mike Lisenco N2YBB, said the city was shut down, including a ban on all cars. ARES members were on standby to assist with any shelter communication, after being asked by served agencies, including the Red Cross, and the county emergency manager. Others were directly involved with storm-related operations. Back here in VK, Jim Linton VK3PC, Chairman IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee was busily keeping an eagle eye across all activity and said SKYWARN took part on VHF and UHF repeaters, and 40 metres, tracking the snowfall with vital weather information. ARES was again called to help in Ohio Community where lead-tainted water was found. An ARES Emergency Coordinator Wes Boyd W8IZC, received the initial call that saw volunteers join others in moving and distributing 166 pallets of bottled water in six days. The Emergency Management Agency and Red Cross were overjoyed that radio operators were involved, showing their availability in any capacity at times of need. Stormy weather also wreaked havoc with one important DXpedition. Operators on the VP 8 STI DXpedition team were forced to break down operations and return to their transport vessel, the R/V Braveheart, after declaring an emergency on Monday, Jan. 25 as a result of the fierce South Atlantic storm near their camp site on Southern Thule Island. They were forced to leave their gear and personal belongings on the island. Vacuum tubes from 3-D printers DARPA, through its Innovative Vacuum Electronic Science and Technology (INVEST) program, aims to develop the science and technology base for new generations of more capable vacuum tube electronic devices (VEDs). Those microwaves that heat the food in your microwave oven come from a magnetron, the vacuum tube that made radar possible in the first half of the 20th century. Travelling wave tubes (TWTs), not solid-state amplifiers, generate the strong electromagnetic signals in communication satellites because of their exceptional on-orbit reliability and high power efficiency. Tubes are not dead! DARPA aims over the next three years to create a community of researchers that will find ways to strengthen the science and technology base for new generations of vacuum tubes operating at millimetre-wave frequencies above 75 GHz. 3D printers should allow an entire tube structure to be aligned right off the assembly line, which a DARPA spokesman called "a beautiful vision" and "a choreographed effort across many disciplines to create one of these vacuum tubes." We'll tune our Gunn diodes to 75 GHz and listen for DARPA to come on the air. https://www.elektormagazine.com/news/darpa-s-dream ================================================== =========================== Who and Where are our broadcast stations? http://www.wia.org.au/members/broadcast/where/ OPERATIONAL NEWS 2016 ARRL DX CW Contest is February 20-21st. "All aboard" the Sydney Ferries. VHF/UHF 'contest' Sunday March 13. WIA John Moyle Field Day 19-20 March 2016 Harry Angel 80 mtr sprint (WIA) provisional date Saturday 7th May. 10-10 INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CONTEST Aug 6 - 7 Remembrance or RD Contest August 13-14 36th ALARA Contest is on the last full weekend in August, Aug 27-28. SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS, DX, BEACON REPEATER AND NET ADVICE VK5 Inwards QSL Bureau needs new manager After some time Stephan Forka VK5RZ has reluctantly tendered his resignation handling QSL card management for VK5. This means someone will have to take over the Inwards QSL card distribution in South Australia. If you can be the new VK5 Inwards QSL Bureau manager, then please inquire by email to V 31 YN from Belize to 21st February. CW and RTTY on 160-10 metres, with participation in the CQ WW 160 Meter CQ WPX RTTY and ARRL DX CW contests. You may QSL via bureau. An international group of amateur radio operators will descend onto Heilala Holiday Lodge, a beach resort on the Kingdom of Tonga, during the last two weeks of February 2016 callsign will be A35T. This trip encompasses the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 20-21st). Activity will be on 160-10 meters, using CW, SSB and RTTY (antennas, weather, propagation all permitting). QSL via M 0 URX F 6 ITD, is active as FG/F 6 ITD from Guadeloupe and two of its islands until March 28th. These include main island, between January 20th and February 2nd and La Desirade Island (between March 3-8th). He will work all HF bands, both on SSB and in digital modes. Listen for the callsign TO 6 D. QSL via his home callsign, F 6 ITD. IOTA AS-202. Members of Bahrain Amateur Radio Group (BARG) will be active as A 91 HI from Hawar Island between April 28th and May 1st. QSL via A 9 2AA. Dog Island is IOTA reference NA-085 and Bruce, K5TEN, will once again be active from Dog between May 14-21st. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB and possibly RTTY, PSK31 and JT65A. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER CubeSats to get weather watch role Big weather observing satellites could soon be joined by a network of small CubeSats - the type pioneered by radio amateurs. Start-up 'Spire' is proposing a constellation of 100 weather satellites in the first private weather satellite network. It will gather data that may help forecasters to fill in the gaps leading to more accurate and timely warnings. Rather than expensive satellites that feed into computer modelling, the alternative may be cheap, tiny, low-orbiting satellites. The ambitious project claims traditional weather satellites provide 1,500 readings a day, while the CubeSat constellation when launched in 12 months can give 10,000 observations daily. The World Meteorology Organisation and weather bureaux around the world are understood to be watching the Spire project with interest. (vk3pc) LilacSat-2 FM Transponder Paul Stoetzer reports: LilacSat-2's FM transponder has been on nearly continuously for the past days It's got a good signal and can be easier to track than SO-50 because the carrier stays active for a period when not receiving signals. The downlink antenna also uses circular polarization, so there is less fading when using linear antennas than on SO-50. Uplink: 144.350 MHz FM (No PL) Downlink: 437.200 MHz FM If you use LoTW, the satellite name to use when uploading QSOs is 'CAS-3H.' Keep in mind that this uplink frequency is not within the normal 145.8-146 MHz satellite sub band, though this frequency is within the 144.3 - 144.5 MHz "New OSCAR sub band" in the ARRL band plan and is allocated to the Amateur Satellite Service. Much like the story of the UFO researcher a major worry these days is "who's on where and what" when it comes to Space Comms and our Ham Bands. IARU Region 1 has released the papers for an Interim Meeting to be held in Vienna April 15-17, 2016 . Among the papers they cover global band planning considerations and among the recommendations say: "Emphasise that space borne APRS must be confined to globally coordinated amateur satellite sub bands. Therefore items that are ambiguous and generate confusion in national band plans such as 'Space communications' and 'New Oscar Sub band' should be removed as soon as possible in all Regions in accordance with IARU-AC and Satellite Coordination guidance." It is believed that 'New Oscar Sub band' refers to the USA's ARRL 144 MHz band plan and 'Space communications' to the Australian WIA 144 MHz band plan. These band plans, as well as those for some other countries, show 144.300 - 144.500 MHz as being for Amateur Satellite use. WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Internet Linking of Repeaters Nepal has an IRLP-enabled repeater The 2-metre repeater in Kathmandu Nepal serves those with hand-held transceivers and has now been upgraded to become the latest IRLP node with worldwide access. The repeater, donated through the Radio Mala group and the Bay-Net in California, was installed last year following the massive earthquake in the Himalayas. Bay-Net volunteers helped build, test and ship the repeater system that is at the Tribhuvan University with the callsign of 9N1SP. George Zafiropoulos KJ6VU of Bay-Net reports that after testing, the IRLP node has worked well over the last two weeks. The new IRLP connection in Kathmandu Nepal has been assigned the Node number 5511. (Jim Linton VK3PC, IARU Region 3 Chairman, Disaster Communications Committee) WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ILLW One Ham Radio Group that constantly uses this WIA Broadcast to advantage is that, the ILLW or International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend group. Fully aware we only broadcast an item once the ILLW are forever updating us with fresh slants and news on their August Event. Enter - Trinidad and Tobago The historic Toco Lighthouse at Point Galera on Trinidad's northeast Coast is a new country for the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend held on the third weekend of August. The site first began as ship navigation in 1897, with it being recently being refurbished into a centre for tourism and community activity. Tony Sandy 9 Z 4 A has registered Toco Lighthouse, noting that the restoration work was a collaborative private and public partnership. Although the lantern was removed earlier, the structure and surrounds have become a key feature amid the spectacular flora and fauna. So far 130 registrations have been received for the fun-event from 24 countries. Germany remains in the lead with 30, Australia 20, and the USA with 15, followed by England, Scotland and Holland. If you want to read past event reports, the easy guidelines, or perhaps apply for a registration on the weekend of August 20 and 21, then visit the website illw.net (Jim Linton VK3PC) WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- MARITIME Morse code: A staple in the Navy IW toolkit US naval students have been learning Morse code while attending the first revised Basic Manual Morse Trainer (BMMT) course at the Centre for Information Dominance Unit, Corry Station Morse code is just one tool that cryptologic technician Sailors use as members of the Navy's Information Warfare community to perform collection, analysis and reporting on communication signals. The latest Manual Morse software used by the Department of Defence was tested out in a nine-week pilot course. The self-paced course provides basic instruction and practical application in the interception of Morse-type communications. "Morse code continues to be an inexpensive and efficient means of communication for many states throughout the globe," said Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician Tony Gonzales, CTR rate training manager for CID headquarters. "Manual Morse operators here at Corry Station are learning a skill set that has stood the test of time. The full story on https://www.dvidshub.net/news/187384...avy-iw-toolkit WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- OOH-BER (Out Of Ham Band - Electronic Radio) Fast Imaging in the 868 MHz band These days much radio experimental work takes place in licence-exempt bands which are free of some of the restrictions of the amateur radio licence. In one of his blogs Dave Akerman M 0 RPI writes about his experiments using high-speed data transfer in 868 MHz to download images from High Altitude Balloons. By using the 250 kHz bandwidth option on the readily available LoRa modules a data rate of around 17,000 bps might be achieved enabling a 1280×640 image to be downloaded in about 70 seconds. Read the M0RPI blog post at http://www.daveakerman.com/?p=1913 WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR YOUNG TIMERS A Youth Net meets Saturdays at 0100 UTC on IRLP Reflector #2. Young Hams Net 3.590 - 7:30pm Victorian time. Youngsters On The Air, YOTA http://www.ham-yota.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/youngstersontheair Have you noticed 11 year and up youngsters playing with wires and batteries? Or maybe a young relative or neighbour seems to want to spend more time in your shack then yourself? I'd say they are hooked on Ham Radio so now it's up to you to 'reel them in'. These days even the Eleven year old's often have their own smart phones so 'get smart' and tell them about the WIA sponsored Ham radio Foundation course for iOS and Android The Australian Radio & Electronics School (RES) has made available a free 2-3 day amateur radio Foundation licence course devices The applications were made possible by sponsorship from the WIA in cooperation with RES. Both applications once downloaded and installed require no internet connection. This short course is suitable for about 11 years and up.. well done WIA, and well done SouthGate Amateur News for pointing us to this, yet another, example of your WIA at work. iOS devises https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amat...e/id1077291042 Android link on res.net.au/index.php?cmd=app Radio & Electronics School res.net.au/ (vk4bbSouthGate) WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO IARU REGION 3 Emergency Centre of Activity (CoA) frequencies 3.600, 7.110, 14.300, 18.160 and 21.360 MHz The Tablelands Radio Group will be putting on a display of radio equipment at the Cardwell Bush Telegraph Heritage Centre on Saturday 13th February from 9am until around Midday. The theme this time around is Radio in Natural Disasters especially severe cyclones like Larry, Yasi, Althea, Winifred and Tracey. The display, originally devised by the Bush Telegraph committee and assisted by the TRG, aims to raise awareness of the vital role radio plays in helping and informing communities during dire times. Regional radio media are expected to also participate in the event. Once the event wraps up TRG volunteers will be meeting up at Annie's Kitchen for a late lunch - so if you are in Cardwell on the 13th February make sure to drop in and see the display and meet the TRG and Heritage Centre volunteers! SOCIAL SCENE 2016 2016 Feb 6 Melbourne QRP by the Bay starting 3pm. Held at Victory Park at Chelsea it is a gathering of QRPers and homebrewers. Bring and talk about your latest project and hear what others have been up to. Gather in the park near the lifesaving club. If there's wind maybe they'll try kite antennas. Held in February and November each year, there's a great write up on the previous one by Paul VK3HN at https://vk3hn.wordpress.com/2015/11/...november-2015/ Feb 13 VK3 MERC HamFest 10am at Werribee Masonic Centre (wia) Feb 13 VK4 BOOT SALE Caboolture Radio Club 169 Smiths Rd CABOOLTURE 7:30 (vk4lw) Feb 28 VK2 Central Coast Field Day (vk2ztm) Feb 28 VK3 EMDRC HamFest Great Ryrie Primary School Heathmont. (wia) Mar 5 VK6 PARG swap meet 8am till noon Mandurah. (parg sec.) Ap-May 29-2 VK4 Clairview Gathering check Mackay ARS website. (theTARCinc) May 27-29 VK9 WIA AGM this year on Norfolk Island (wia.org) June 3- 5 VK4 Central Highlands Social Gathering Theresa Creek dam (wia) June 4 VK4 BARCfest Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. (vk4atc) June 11-13 VK5 VK Foxhunting Championship & SERG convention Mt Gambier(VK5HCF) July 19 VK3 GippsTech 2016 Churchill ) Sep 23-25 VK4 Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club AGM weekend Lake Maraboon Holiday Village, near Emerald. 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