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WIA: Overseas Qualified Radio Amateurs:

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 04:21 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/36127


The Australian Communications and Media Authority wants to renew its
sun-setting legislative instrument that allows those radio amateurs
qualified through an overseas administration, to obtain an equivalent
licence in Australia. This however does not affect short-term visitors, who
may automatically use their valid home callsign, prefixed with the VK call
area in which they are located. That provision, under a free Class Licence
follows WIA advocacy, is available for 90-days, which can be suitable for
those on a business trip or a holiday. The ACMA has consulted on its
Radiocommunications (Qualified Operators) Determination 2016, to replace
its 2005 predecessor on April 1, 2016. The ACMA in a discussion paper
considers that the system has operated effectively and efficiently, and is
worth renewal. The ACMA says individuals may have existing qualifications
obtained overseas, and these will continue to be addressed, but by
eliminating any consistency that may have developed.


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Morro Bay Radio Enthusiast Turns 107:

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 10:58 AM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/36125


As a boy, Harry K. Wolf once made a trip via horse and buggy to Morro Bay
to dig for clams from his family's ranch in Paso Robles. He recalls one
day, amid church bells ringing, coming home and learning from his parents
that World War I had ended. Wolf, who lives in Morro Bay with his daughter
Vicki Ryal and son-in-law David Ryal, turned 107 on Jan. 29. That kind of
milestone calls for two birthday parties. So, first he gathered with his
Estero Radio Club friends for their weekly get-together, and a few days
later he celebrated again with his family at home on his actual birthday.
Wolf doesn't hear well, so he communicates through writing notes. When
asked how it feels to be 107, Wolf simply jots, "It's a lot of work trying
to stay alive." He seems to be managing just fine. Wolf still strolls
around, with the assistance of a walker. His daily routine includes reading
the paper in the morning and watching "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" at
night with the help of closed captioning. Wolf regularly plays gin rummy
with family members -- and often wins. As a possible explanation for his
longevity, his daughter Vicki, who is 71, says, "He has always kept himself
busy and always kept a social life." A ham radio enthusiast, Wolf fashioned
his own radio as a teenager in Paso Robles, long before others had them at
home, and has maintained a fascination with radio ever since. At home these
days, he cranks up the volume of his ham radio and uses Morse code. He's
the oldest ham radio operator in the United States, according to his family.


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Heard Island DXpedition:

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 10:55 AM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/36124


Heard Island DXpedition on Amateur Radio
Roundtable on W5KUB.COM Tues night Feb 9 at 8
PMCT (0200 UTC Wed) Hear Dr Bob Schmeider,
KK6EK fill us in on all the details. They
leave on March 1 for the 45 day DXpedition.