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VK National News 20Oct24
Text edition:
Weekly news from the WIA:
MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2024-10-20.mp3
Text edition:
2024 OCTOBER 20 VK NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA
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THE BEST NEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK
THIS LINK IS A VIDEO VERSION OF NEWS COMPILED BY VK5BD BEVAN
tinyurl.com/WIA-News-Videos
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NATIONAL NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING OCTOBER 20 2024
IN OUR 29th YEAR OF NON STOP NEWS
THIS WEEK:-
WIA Director and Company Secretary Peter Clee VK8ZZ and our new
election voting return officer selected. -
WIA Education Committee spokesman Phil Wait VK2ASD. -
DAVID VK2DU and an education weekend sees 15 potential new hams on our bands.
BUT WAIT - THERE'S MUCH MUCH MORE IN THIS EDITION OF NEWS FROM THE
WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA.
I'M EDITOR GRAHAM VK4BB
WIA
JOIN THE WIA
tinyurl.com/yyj87b9y
You may recall that the WIA Returning Officer, John Marshall notified
the WIA Board that he was unable to continue on in that role because
of personal reasons. John had served in that role since 2016 and is to
be commended for his contribution to the WIA.
It is noted that Clause 3 of the WIA Election Regulations require that
the Board shall appoint a Returning Officer not later than the 30th
day of October in each year prior to holding the election, and who
must conduct the election in accordance with the procedure set out in
those Regulations.
At a recent meeting of the WIA Board, the appointment of a WIA
Returning Officer was discussed and it was agreed that Mr Pete Cherry
VK2LP will be our next WIA Returning Officer. Pete will take up that
role with immediate effect. The Board of the WIA thank Pete and others
for their expression of interest in this important role and the Board
congratulate Pete on his new role.
The call for nominations to the role of Director of the WIA will be
published shortly with nominations due to open on 1st November 2024.
This has been WIA Director and Company Secretary Peter Clee VK8ZZ
EDUCATION.
The WIAs Education Committee has launched a new website. The website has a dual purpose:
firstly, to promote amateur radio and lead a person through the various steps required to achieve an amateur radio Foundation qualification, and;
to act as an information resource so educational tools relevant to amateur radio in Australia are easy to find.
Although still a work in progress, there's quite a lot to see at: www.education.wia.org.au
You will find new Educational Frameworks for the Foundation, Standard, and Advanced qualifications.
The existing syllabi for each grade have been rearranged into more logical and consistent 'frameworks', and some new and updated content has been added where appropriate.
It is hoped these 'educational frameworks' will form the basis of a syllabus update by the ACMA at some future time.
You will also find a collection of well-proven training resources that your club could use in its training programs, including a set of PowerPoint training slides by Fred Swainston VK3DAC.
One of the questions asked in the recent survey sent to clubs was if their club had developed any educational materials able to be shared with other clubs. Some of those materials may be placed on the new website.
So far, we have had over 70 responses to the Club Survey so thanks to all those club officials who have responded.
Take a look at the new Education Committee website and let us know what you think. If you like it tell the world; If you dont tell us.
Once again, that address is www.education.wia.org.au
This is Phil Wait VK2ASD for the WIAs Education Committee.
Still with education, something that has worked VERY well comes from
VK2: - LISTEN UP HERE IS DAVID VK2DU:-
In a new partnership between the Hume Region Scout Fellowship and
BlueSat, a student-led space engineering group at the University of
New South Wales, 15 BlueSat members have completed training for their
Amateur Radio Foundation Licenses. The training, which included online
resources and a hands-on assessment at UNSW on October 14th, was
provided by the Hume Region Scout Fellowship.
Led by experienced Amateur Radio operators Nathan VK2FOX and David
VK2DU, this initiative marks the start of a promising long-term
collaboration. With both groups sharing a passion for radio
communication and innovation, the partnership is expected to open
doors to future projects in space engineering and beyond.
This exciting venture highlights the ongoing importance of Amateur
Radio in satellite communications and space exploration.
This is David VK2DU, Secretary of the Hume Region Scout Fellowship.
AUSTRALIANA
URBAN MYTH? OR FACT?
ABC News published the video 'Is your car spying on you' last week.
As technology is deeply integrated into our lives, our privacy is
being compromised in ways we may not even be aware of.
A recent investigation by consumer advocacy group Choice revealed that
many popular car models in Australia collect and share a vast amount
of personal data about their drivers and passengers. This data ranges
from fuel usage and driving locations to video footage and, in some
cases, even conversations inside the car.
The Choice investigation uncovered a wide range of data
Video includes footage of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians
Audio, microphones that can record conversations inside the vehicle.
Driving locations: This information can reveal personal routines and
habits, such as where you live, work, and shop.
The data can be sold to any third party, including insurance
companies, governments or other interested organisations.
tinyurl.com/5y7vr55c
tinyurl.com/jzz7yns2
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS is with thanks to ARRL, DX-WORLD, eHam, Hackaday,
IARU, ICQPodcast, IRTS, NEWSLINE, NZART, RAC, Radioworld.com, RSGB,
SARL and the World Wide sources of the WIA.
Former President and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald
Trumps comments on social media calling for the Federal
Communications Commission to revoke the licenses of all U.S. broadcast
networks has elicited responses from FCC Chairwoman Jessica
Rosenworcel, as well as a former FCC chairman and others in the
industry.
In a response from the FCC which does not credential news programs
and grants licenses only to individual broadcast stations, as opposed
to entire networks Rosenworcel said, The FCC does not and will not
revoke licenses for broadcast stations simply because a political
candidate disagrees with or dislikes content or coverage.
tinyurl.com/ymppvenr
A hot air balloon crashed into a radio tower a week back, destroying
the tower and knocking USA's Cumulus Media's news/talk KKOB-AM/FM
Albuquerque off the air.
Balloon Fiesta spokesman Tom Garrity says the pilot and crew of the
balloon landed safely without incident. The crash left the 800-foot
towera structure of red and white metal beamscollapsed in a dirt lot
in the North Valley.
It was hoped to restore KKOBs broadcast within 24 to 48 hours, though
certain steps had to be completed first.
tinyurl.com/3rcmmn96
YOTA / JOTA
Many wouldn't have been aware or even noticed that this weekend
throughout the world is JOTA, Jamboree of the Air where amateurs
set up on air activities for scouts. No doubt there are even one or
two operating here in VK so for those scouts listening there is an
even larger group active, known as YOTA, Youngsters on the Air.
Each week here on WIA National News we have a YOTA member step up to
provide information, and this week is no different when VK2COD Alan
picks up the mike.
Pretty soon, December in fact is YOTA MONTH.
Yes Youngsters on the Air Month is just around the corner, and the
RSGB will be operating the GB 24 YOTA call sign, schools, clubs,
guide and scout groups and also individuals will host young radio
amateurs whilst they operate with the call sign.
Operators will be below the age of 26. Those that do not hold a full
amateur radio licence will be supervised by an appropriate Full
licensee whilst operating.
No word yet on an Aussie call sign for YOTA month.
VI 100 IARU - Melbourne
VI100IARU Special event station will be active from Melbourne, here in
Australia to commemorate the Centennial of the International Amateur
Radio Union.
QRV on HF Bands.
QSL via M0OXO, OQRS.
The IARU celebrates its centenary in 2025. Since its founding in
France, IARU has worked tirelessly to promote innovation in amateur
radio and to encourage the growth of the service in communities
throughout the world.
IARU has represented the Amateur Services at international and
regional regulatory bodies by relying on volunteers who come from
many countries and communities. IARU has been a sector member of the
ITU since 1932 and the work of volunteers has continued since that
date with unmatched success as was highlighted with accomplishments
at WRC-23.
Leading up to the IARU centenary year, we should take time to reflect
on the remarkable achievements of radio amateurs over the last 100
years.
While the Amateur Services have been in operation for over a century,
1924 was the first year that intercontinental amateur communication
became more or less commonplace. Since that time we radio amateurs
have made unparalleled advances in technology related to the Amateur
Services that play a critical role today in sustaining world-wide
communications and allow us to respond to global emergencies.
Another IARU special call operating is HS 19 IARU active between
12 October and 10 November for the 19th IARU Region 3 Conference
hosted in Bangkok by the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand
(4-8 November)
iarur3conf2024.org
Brett Elmore, Who Reported Stolen AM Tower, Is Dead at 41.
This, according to the Facebook page of radio station WJLX in
Alabama.
Elmore is the manager who made industry headlines earlier this year
when he reported to police that his stations 200-foot AM tower and
its transmitter had been stolen.
The apparent theft of the WJLX tower, still unsolved, caught the
attention of we news journos not only within broadcasting but around
the world. It also generated a considerable amount of scepticism from
critics who thought the theft had been faked or falsified, which
Elmore emphatically denied.
tinyurl.com/vtbrfa4w
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OPERATIONAL NEWS - A FELIX VK4FUQ PRESENTATION
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NOW CONTEST WISE:- 2024
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The Worked All Germany Contest runs 1500UTC on Saturday, the 19th,
and ends at 1500UTC on Sunday, 20 October using CW and SSB on the
80 to 10m bands, (where contests are permitted), the exchange is
signal report and serial number.
(rsgb)
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INTERNATIONAL EARTH - MOON - EARTH CONTEST THIS WEEKEND
0000 UTC on Saturday through 2359 UTC Sunday.
50 to 1296 MHz - October 19-20, AND November 16-17.
Work as many amateur stations as possible via the earth-moon-earth
path on any authorized amateur frequency in the bands for the specific
weekends.
EME Logs due back to the ARRL December 17.
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The CQ WW is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world.
SO GET READY OCTOBER 26 / 27
Over 35,000 participants take to the airwaves on the last weekend of
October for SSB and last FULL weekend of November (CW) with the goal
of making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities and
CQ Zones as possible.
Again SSB October 26-27
CW November 23/24
(cqww.com)
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DX WINDOW TO THE WORLD.
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Holger, ZL3IO is again active as ZL 7 IO from the Chatham Islands
until October 31 then again November 19-26.
QRV on HF bands with participation in the CQWW SSB contest
next weekend Oct 26-27.
In addition, Holgers daughter, Xenia ZL4YL, will be active during the
CQWW CW contest November 23-24 as ZL 7 YL.
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ZL 80 MAY
The NZART has been contacted by an overseas operator organizing an
event to celebrate the 80 year anniversary since the surrender of
Germany during WWII.
NZART is willing to arrange ZL80MAY as a special callsign. However
they are calling for an NZ operator to help coordinate the activity
on New Zealand's side.
(nzart Infoline 493)
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Special callsign HB 50 VC is active until 31 December celebrating the
50th anniversary of the Swissair Amateur Radio Club, HB 9 VC.
A growing trend these days is that QSL cards will not be provided
but QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World.
You can also download a certificate for working this special event
station from the link we like in the text editions of
WIA National News
tinyurl.com/HB50VC-24.
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Listen throughout the year for the special callsign 9 A 1 RKZ
marking the 100th anniversary of the Radioklub Zagreb which was
founded the 24th of March 1924 in Croatia
QSL via 9A1ADE.
(ARNewsLine 2410)
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SOMALIA - THE DXPEDITION THAT ALMOST WAS.
As I mentioned a week or so back the story was going to be published
why 6 O 3 T did not go as planned.
Well the 6O3T team are now home and have written that very
comprehensive story has to what actually happened to them.
You can read about their misadventure by downloading this link.
Have a read FAR too much detail for even a full 30 minute broadcast.
dxexplorer.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6o3t-Adventure.pdf
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Special callsign PH 80 LIB will be in use from various locations
until the 10th of November to commemorate the 80th anniversary
of the liberation of southern Netherlands in the autumn of 1944.
PH80LIB will be on the 80 to 10m bands using SSB, CW and digital
modes. QSL special station PH80LIB via the Bureau.
(rsgb)
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The Chasing Cornwallis Challenge continues October 5-7 and 19-21 with
special event stations K4M and K4Y.
K4M recognizes the Battle of Kings Mountain, a significant conflict
during the American Revolutionary War. K4Y recognizes the Battle of
Yorktown.
QSL cards for each event will be available.
tinyurl.com/4eke9635
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NEW ZEALAND - Wireless and Wool ZM 100 DX
Celebrating Historic 100 Year Trans World Radio Contact
This contact was by Morse and was the first ever, trans-world two-way
radio communication of any type. It was from Shag Valley Station,
Otago and the contact was with Cecil Goyder G2SZ at Mill Hill School,
London.
ZM100DX as well as ZL4AA will be on air on site in Shag Valley Sheep
Station.
The main planned contact is between Shag Valley sheep Station and
Mill Hill School 18th October and other celebration events are
planned for the following day or two.
NZART Branch 30 sincerely invites all amateurs to take part in this
celebration and join in marking the 100th year since the original
QSO.
zl4aa.org.nz/zl4aa/history/z4aa-transworld-contact
(sourced to NZART Infoline)
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OL 80 C.A.R.B.O.N. is active until the 30th of November to mark the
80th anniversary of Operation Carbon during World War Two. This
operation involved the dropping of paratroopers in the Protectorate of
Bohemia and Moravia.
The Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia was a partially-annexed
territory of Nazi Germany that was established in 1939 after the
German occupation of the Czech lands
A team of operators is active using call OL 80 CARBON on CW, SSB and
digital modes on the HF bands.
More information is available on QRZ.com
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NEW ZEALAND
NZART has a special event call sign for the upcoming America's Cup to
be held in Spain later this year. ZL 6 AMCUP has been allocated to
celebrate this event with Phil Garside ZL2RO as the trustee of the
callsign. November 30 is when ZLCAMCUP goes off air.
(NZART)
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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Radio Belgrade, the Belgrade
Amateur Radio Club is active as YT 100 RB and YU 1924 RB until
November 30. For details of a certificate that is available, see
yu1ano.org
(rsgb)
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In the World of DX, be listening for members of the Zurich City
Police Radio Amateur Club throughout the year, operating as HB 2 SP
the club is marking its 20th anniversary. Unfortunately no Bureau
QSL's but you can use Logbook Of The World, and HB20SP runs until
December 31.
(sourced to arnline 2410)
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REPEATING>
Hi, this is Nathan VK5OG President of the South Coast amateur radio
club.
We have some great news. The Florio Link repeater system is up and
running last Sunday members of SCARC with Brian VK5VI went up to our
Willunga Hill site and installed the linked repeater system which is
now linked to Victor Harbour. The Wilunga site is 146.675 and
Victor Harbour is 438.525.
You will need a sub tone of 91.5 to access this repeater system
Would like to think Brian VK5VI, Jeff Farmer VK5GF and Dean VK5HMV
for his support and guidance for this project.
On 24 October SCARC will meet at its new clubrooms at Hastings Street
Seaford from 6:30 pm. All is welcome. We hope to see you there.
This has been Nathan VK5OG president of the South Coast amateur radio
club.
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WORLD WIDE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP NEWS
SUMMITS ON THE AIR, WORLD WIDE FLORA, FAUNA PROGRAM,
PARKS ON THE AIR and other ADVENTURE GROUPS.
hema.org.uk/index.jsp
minesontheair.com/about-mota
parksontheair.com/
sota.org.uk
sotawatch.sota.org.uk/en/
facebook.com/SotaAustralia/
wwffaustralia.com/
https://bunkersontheair.wixsite.com/october23
2024 NATIONAL BIRD WEEK ENDS TODAY
National Bird Week is being held from Monday 14th to today
Sunday 20th October 2024.
A special certificate will be issued to any amateur who activates a
VKFF reference during that period.
VKFF qualification, (a minimum 10 QSOs) is required for a valid park
activation and endorsements of bronze, silver, & gold stars will also
be awarded.
Bronze - 5 parks activated
Silver - 10 parks activated
Gold - 20 parks activated.
all applications for the certificate contact VK5PAS via
vkffaustralia(at)gmail.com
VOTA (Volcanoes on the Air) erupts!
Volcanoes on the Air is a new awards program for activating and
chasing the 53 volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field.
The program started several weeks ago and radio amateurs have already
activated volcanoes.
The official launch of the program will be Sunday November 3 provided
the weather is suitable and radio amateurs living in Auckland are
encouraged to activate volcanoes, many of which require little walking
uphill.
Radio amateurs are encouraged to chase volcano activators.
The website ontheair.nz has the essential information for each of the
53 volcanoes.
(nzart Infoline 493)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR YOUNG TIMERS - YOTA
(Youngsters On The Air)
facebook.com/yotaregion2
facebook.com/groups/YOTAOC/
youtube.com/channel/UClAapljf0VQ751sOgu2IzaA
twitter.com/hamyota
ham-yota.com
In a moment I'll have news of next years YOTA region 2 camp but first
here is VK2COD Alan
From the "top" of Scotland comes a great example of how to
involve we youth in Amateur Radio.
COLLECTING TIME ZONES.
Wick High School Radio Club, which operates as GM 0 WHS, has started
the new school term with great success. The group recently organised
a collecting time zones event.
Lucy, MM 7 FUV lead the radio club in making their QSOs, which took
place over the course of a week in September. Students were active on
the D-Star network Reflector 001C speaking to other operators from
across the world including from down under here in Australia, America,
Japan, South Korea, as well as the UK.
The activity aimed to promote the introduction of the Foundation
licence course in the school, which is sounds like it has done with
success. Loki, one of the clubs new operators has just joined
1st year at Wick High School and has already set his sights on joining
the radio club. He said: I am just amazed that I can talk to people
all over the world. I cant wait to get my Foundation licence.
tinyurl.com/yv573bve
(rsgb)
As many as 50 licensed amateurs between the ages of 15 and 25 will be headed for Colorado next June as the Youth on the Air Camp for the Americas enters its fifth season.
Interesting is that YOTA, just in the North, Central and South America
areas is called YOUTH whilst elsewhere its called YOUNGSTERS.
The online application period begins on December 1st and is open to young radio operators from North, Central and South America. The camp will take place from June 15th through to the 20th.
Prospective campers living outside the United States are being given priority and are encouraged to leave sufficient time to obtain the required passport and tourist Visa, where applicable. First-time campers are also being given priority. Attendees from past years are welcome to apply to serve as leaders.
Meanwhile, plans are in the works to inaugurate two other camp experiences next year: subregional camps and a YOTA Junior USA camp serving hams younger than 15.
Visit youthontheair dot org - that's youthontheair - one word - dot org (youthontheair.org) For additional information, please contact Camp Director Neil Rapp, WB9VPG via the email address, director at youthontheair dot org (director@youthontheair.org)
(newsline 2450)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO
A ham club in India with a specialty in helping families reunite with lost relatives has assisted in the homecoming of a man recovering from an amputated leg. We hear more about him from John Williams VK4JJW.
The suffering of a man separated from his family was amplified by the agony of having just endured the amputation of his left leg - the result of an apparent accident near the Sodepur and Agarpara railway station tracks in West Bengal, India. Authorities were not clear how the man had become injured but following his surgery at the Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital. They knew they could at least help heal one part of his pain: his sense of isolation and the onset of depression.
While the man recovered physically, the hospital superintendent sought help to get him family support. On the 26th of September, the hospital official Zahid Hossain, contacted the West Bengal Radio Club, an amateur radio organisation with a proven track record of helping in missing-persons cases.
According to a report in the Millennium Post, the hams used their vast network of contacts to locate the man's family in the West Bengal district of Birbhum. The club's secretary, Ambarish Nag Biswas VU2JFA, told the newspaper that when the hams got in touch with the man's elder sister, they learned that she had reported him missing about a year ago. The siblings were put in touch with one another and the man recognised his sister. When he was considered healthy enough to be released by the hospital, he returned home with her to the family's village.
This is John Williams VK4JJW.
(newsline 2450)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- VIDEO.
tinyurl.com/WIA-News-Videos
THAT LINK IS A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS NEWS COMPILED BY VK5BD BEVAN
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2024 IT'S A DATE
Clubs are welcome to email text with audio for this section
Details of all WIA affiliated clubs and societies can be found
on the WIA website, including email addresses and website links.
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VK5 - Amateur Radio Experiments Group Radio & Electronics Sale
Saturday 26th October 10AM David Roche Park Kilburn (vk5qi)
VK7 - Tasmanian Ham Conference November 2 and 3 Hobart. (vk7news)
Held at the Sandy Bay Campus of UTAS.
Get ready, because the excitement for the premier VK amateur radio event of 2024 is reaching fever pitch! The venue is prepped, the presenters are polishing their cutting-edge talks, the caterers are locking in the feast, and the organizers are fired up, ready to deliver an unforgettable experience!
On November 2nd and 3rd, the Tassie Ham-E-Con takes over the Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay. This years theme? Innovation in Amateur Radioand weve secured a powerhouse lineup of presenters to spark your imagination and supercharge your knowledge.
And thats not allcheck out the amazing raffle prizes - You could win big with gear like the ICOM IC-7300, Yaesu FTM-500, ICOM ID-51, Xiegu G90, DX Commander Expedition Antenna, ZachTek WSPR transmitters. Plus, heaps of vouchers from TET-Emtron, Digirig, Messi & Paoloni, and exclusive merch from VK Radio. Raffle tickets are only available to attendees, with extra chances to win at the conference.
Time is running out! Bookings close in a week, and spots are disappearing fast. Dont miss your chance to be part of the future of amateur radiograb your tickets today!
For full details, check the link in the email edition of this broadcast: Tassie Ham-E-Con Conference.
VK3 - SPARC Rosebud RadioFest November 17 at Eastbourne Primary
School, Allambi Ave. Rosebud. (vk3pdg)
2025
VK - Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association 50th anniversary
Glen Waverly July 26 president@alara.org (vk2ayl)
VK4 - GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY 2025 HAMFEST NOV 9 (vk4dmh)
Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road.
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Reception Reports
WIA News rebroadcasters often give Short Wave Listeners a
welcome to the broadcast as they commence call-backs
straight after the Local News. Local news follows National
news in all states. It would be great if those SWL's would
email their reception reports and location to
callbacks(at)wia.org.au
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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