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VK National News 13Apr25
Text edition:
Weekly news from the WIA:
MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2025-04-13.mp3
Text edition:
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2025 APRIL 13 WIA 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 APRIL 13 2025
IN OUR 30th YEAR OF NON STOP NEWS
THIS WEEK:-
Allan Boyd, VE3AJB/VE3EM RAC President / Prsident de RAC
At its meeting on March 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of Radio Amateurs
of Canada voted unanimously to cancel RACs plans to operate a booth at
Hamvention (Dayton) in May. This decision was not taken lightly and was made
with deep regret as RAC members and volunteers always look forward to
attending this significant international event.
The relationship between Canada and the United States has become
increasingly strained due to recent trade disputes and tariffs imposed by
the US government. Adding to these challenges, controversial remarks from
US leaders, including suggestions of Canada becoming the 51st state, have
heightened concerns about Canadian sovereignty.
For Canadians, these tensions have had tangible impacts and there has been
a decline in cross-border travel and tourism.
"It is a complex and evolving situation, but it is our hope", the
RAC President said, "that we will be able to return to Hamvention in future
years and we hope that Canadian Amateurs who do attend the event will have a
safe and enjoyable experience.
(RAC)
NOW 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
This is WIA Director Lee Moyle VK3GK
Final Call for Australian Radio Amateurs!
The survey closes at 23:59 EST TONIGHT!
This is your last chance to have your say on the new amateur radio licence conditions and we thank over 1200 amateurs who have taken the time to complete the survey.
If you havent completed the survey, the Wireless Institute of Australia still wants to hear from you!
How has the transition been?
Have you had to use the new licence documentation?
Whats your experience with the updated callsign allocation process, especially for the Australian External and Antarctic Territories?
This quick 10-minute survey is your opportunity to share your feedback and help shape future discussions with ACMA and the Department of Communications and the Arts to improve services for all amateur operators.
Your responses are completely confidential, and the survey is open to all Australian amateursnot just WIA members.
But dont waitthis is it! The survey closes at 23:59 EST TONIGHT!
Head to the WIA Website for the Survey Link.
Survey Link
surveymonkey.com/r/RDDVYPP
This is your last chancemake your voice count before the clock runs out!
For now, 73 from Lee VK3GK.
This is Editor-in-Chief of Amateur Radio magazine, Roger Harrison VK2ZRH.
Undoubtedly, some lucky members have already begun dipping into the current issue, having received their hard copy late this past week.
Other members have been dipping into the electronic issue, which was posted to the WIA web page on Wednesday last for you to download,. Thank you Robert Broomhead VK3DN.
In the meantime, if youre waiting for your hard copy let me tell you a little of what you can look forward to.
We have the last instalment about the 50th anniversary of Amateur OSCAR 7, the oldest man-made space object still working! AO-7 was designed and built by enthusiasts in basements and home workshops across the globe. What a saga!
The article, by Rick Mathews VK5BGN, with Jan King VK4GEY, W3GEY, includes detail after detail not published anywhere previously. A story to warm the cockles of your heart about what a small team of radio amateurs can achieve through passion and persistence.
If youre keen on going portable, away from the maddening RF fog we experience in suburbia but have yet to save the inevitable moola you think is needed, then further into the issue is a charming article about quote portability on a budget, without fears or tears unquote written by Carmel Morris VK2CAR, aka VK2NO.
Carmel describes her experiences building the ADX digital modes HF transceiver kit, a low-cost, low power rig producing three to four Watts that can work on any of four pre-programmed amateur bands between 80 and 10 metres.
The Manly Warringah Radio Society, Carmels local club, organised a successful member buildathon, a neat way for radio clubs to do something practical and involve members young and old, experienced and not-so- experienced.
Whats more, in this issue you can get the guff on whats planned for the weekend of 3rd and 4th May the WIA Annual General Meeting and gala dinner featuring a side salad of the technology festival put on by the Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club.
Look for Issue 2 for 2025, featuring 5 MHz the truth. Yes folks, the truth is out there, doing its job already, day after day.
Dont forget, theres always much more in every edition of Amateur Radio magazine.
More guts. Less gab. Serving Australian amateurs since 1933. Proudly produced and printed in Australia.
Im Roger Harrison VK2ZRH for WIA National News.
AUSTRALIANA
At least two funds caught up.
Australian superannuation funds have been hit by attackers using stolen
credentials to access members' accounts.
AustralianSuper said that up to 600 of its members were impacted by the
incident, while Rest Super said that less than one percent of its members
were impacted. Other funds were also reportedly caught up in the attack, but
iTnews, our source for this item. has not yet verified this.
Rests chief executive Vicki Doyle said in a statement that unauthorised
activity was detected on its member access portal over the weekend of
29-30 March. We responded immediately by shutting down the member access
portal, undertaking investigations and launching our cyber security incident
response protocols, Vicki Doyle said.
AustralianSuper urged members to log into their accounts to check that
their bank account and contact details are correct and make sure they have
a strong and unique password that is not used for other sites. It also said
it had been working with the Australian Signals Directorate,
the National Office of Cyber Security, regulators and other authorities
since the unauthorised access was detected.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS is with thanks to Amateur Radio Daily, ARRL, DX-WORLD,
eHam, Hackaday, IARU, ICQPodcast, IRTS, NEWSLINE, NZART, RAC,
Radioworld.com, RSGB, SARL and the World Wide sources of the WIA.
World Amateur Radio Day
World Amateur Radio Day occurs on April 18th, 2025. It was on this day in 1925 that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. This year is therefore a special 100th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union. Since 1925, the IARU has grown to include 160 member-societies in three regions across the world.
Shortly afterwards, another notable event will take place. On April 26th, the legacy of Marconi is celebrated during International Marconi Day. This is held annually on the Saturday closest to April 25th which is his birth date. A 24-hour event will take place where operators are encouraged to get on the air and for SWLs to listen out for stations.
The ARRL DXCC Desk has determined that the operation by a DXpedition team from Mount Athos meets the DXCC award programs accreditation criteria. Contacts with the team, which operated in January 2025 using the call sign SV1GA/A, will therefore count toward DXCC. Additionally, due to actions taken by local authorities that resulted in the early termination of the operation, any future operations by this team from Mt. Athos will require additional documentation for securing accreditation for DXCC credit.
Mount Athos is an autonomous region of northeastern Greece, governed by the monastic community, and is an entity on the DXCC List.
300 Comments Submitted in response to In Re Delete, Delete, Delete.
RadioWorld reports close to 300 comments filed in response to the recent
FCC Public Notice, In Re: Delete Delete Delete. Responses related to amateur
radio vary from keeping the status quo to eliminating amateur radio
licensing completely.
A number of the comments received so far have focused on amateur radio and
the fear that ham radio could be at risk. The possible loss of spectrum is
among the concerns.
Read the RadioWorld article for a sampling of comments.
tinyurl.com/4pv3tmfm
Reply comments will be accepted until April 28th.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared without a trace over a decade ago. Malaysias government announced last week that it will resume its search efforts for the missing airliner. Maritime robotics company Ocean Infinity signed an 18-month deal to lead the effort and will receive $70 million if they can find the aircraft. The search will utilize low-power transmissions to trace potential flight paths MH370 could have taken in 2014.
Ocean Infinity will be using WSPR.
The methodology uses low-power transmissions, ubiquitous with ham radio, to parse out a flight path like following breadcrumbs. Imagine radio waves radiating out over the ocean like beams of light between their origins and destinations. If a large plane crosses a beam, it creates a disturbance that can be recorded. With enough WSPR data from the day MH370 disappeared, investigators could estimate an approximate flight path.
Read more MSN: bit.ly/4ccnWtB
Attention all hams around the world!!!
Battle Harbour, a small island located in Labrador, needs our help!
For once, you don't need to open your wallet!
A symbol of wireless history and strength, the Battle Harbour Marconi Towers have been linking communities for nearly a century. Now, they need our vote to continue standing strong for future generations!
The National Trust for Canada's Next Great Save competition gives communities the power to protect heritage sites, with a $50,000 Grand Prize sponsored by Ecclesiastical.
These towers connect modern radio amateurs to the pioneers who helped shape the hobby and technology. Just as modern radio amateurs continue to push the boundaries of communication, preserving these towers can inspire future innovations. These structures serve as a reminder of how far weve come and how innovation in the radio world has progressed. Future generations of engineers, hobbyists, and technologists can learn from the past to guide their future efforts.
Please cast your vote on the voting link in the text edition of your
WIA NATIONAL NEWS.
nextgreatsave.nationaltrustcanada.ca/2025/entry/85
ARRL Learning and Education Programs in Front of 15,000 Science Teachers
ARRL Learning and Education Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, attended the National Science Teachers Association convention held in Philadelphia, PA, March 26 29th. More than 15,000 education professionals from around the world were in attendance. ARRL had a booth in the exhibit hall to promote the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology.
Goodgame spoke to several hundred highly qualified and interested teachers about ways to elevate their STEM curriculum using radio. Additionally, several state and district level officials expressed interest in hosting a session of Teachers Institute.
The first components of the new ARRL STEM Curriculum were also unveiled and shared with teachers. Teachers were excited to have access to a curriculum utilizing electronics and amateur radio that was aligned to national education standards. The curriculum will be available beginning with the 2025/2026 school year.
That ruling from a federal judge ordering the U.S. government to restore
congressionally approved funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty which
I reported on just last week apparently hasnt convinced the Trump administration.
The money still hasnt been distributed, according to a report by The
New York Times, citing court filings and officials at the news organization,
which was originally set up to counter propaganda from the then U.S.S.R.
during the Cold War.
RFE/RL is still nearly $12 million short in its April funding from the
U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees RFE/RL and several other
government-funded news organizations. As a result, the Times reports,
RFE/RL has been forced to furlough staff and reduce some of its programming.
This Safe Nuclear Battery Could Last Decades on A Single Charge
Yes, a new miniature nuclear battery could supply electricity for decades,
centuries, even millennia.
South Korean scientists recently presented a prototype battery that works
according to the betavoltaic principle. As the researchers explain.
Nuclear batteries generate power by harnessing high-energy particles
emitted by radioactive materials. Not all radioactive elements emit
radiation thats damaging to living organisms, and some radiation can be
blocked by certain materials. For example, beta particles (also known as
beta rays) can be shielded with a thin sheet of aluminium, making
betavoltaics a potentially safe choice for nuclear batteries.
This kind of nuclear battery would only be the size of a finger, and such
long-lasting nuclear batteries could enable numerous applications, says
Professor Su-Il In. For example, a pacemaker powered by such a battery would
last a lifetime and make surgical replacement unnecessary.
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OPERATIONAL NEWS - A FELIX VK4FUQ PRESENTATION
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NOW CONTEST WISE:- 2024
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WIA Contest Champion results for 2024.
The WIA Contest Champion Peter Brown trophy is awarded annually for the
best combined effort in WIA sponsored contests. It recognises those who
have participated in multiple WIA contests and submitted logs throughout
the year. There were a total of 286 contestants during 2024.
The winner of the VK4PJ Peter Brown trophy for 2024 is... Diane Main
VK4DI with a score of 450 points. Diane entered 6 of the 8 eligible
contests and gained 3 first places, 1 second place, 1 third place, and 1
fifth place. Congratulations to Diane.
2nd place went to Peter Dodd VK7KPC with a score of 380 points.
3rd place was Bill Main VK4ZD with a score of 350 points.
4rd place was Shaun McInerney VK3KK with a score of 294 points.
5th place was Richard Howlett VK7ZBX with a score of 280 points.
Full results can be viewed at wia.org.au/members/contests/contestchampion.
(Peter VK2PR WIA Contest Champion Scorer)
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NOW CONTEST WISE:- 2025
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The IARU 100th Anniversary Centennial QSO Party.
The IARU CQP started Saturday and ends 20 April.
This event will celebrate 100 years of the IARU
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Each Tuesday evening in April sees the ZL2GVA Memorial Sprints on 80m.
30 minutes each of CW, SSB and FT4.
Take part in any or all segments.
Exchange is your outside temperature.
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HARRY ANGEL MEMORIAL 80 Meter Sprint, Saturday May 3.
wia.org.au/members/contests/harryangel/
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May 17/18 is the Sangster Shield.
QRP CW on 80m, wind back the rig to 5W and give it a go.
Rules for both
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Don Edwards memorial slow Morse contest May 17 - 18 sgars.org (vk2emu)
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DX WINDOW TO THE WORLD.
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It was 25 years ago but We Do Remember You as if it was yesterday and always
will.
Special Event to Honour the Victims of 9-11:
New York City Shanksville PA. and Washington D.C.
September 06 00:01 UTC ending Thursday September 12, 23:59 UTC.
Many members of the Alabama Contest Group will activate K4A for the fifth
year. This year's event will be called "9-11 We Do Remember."
SSB, FT8, CW, and RTTY on all bands 160 through 10 meters, including WARC
bands.
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Bletchley Park will be hosting one of its infamous 1940s weekends in May
to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE day.
In tribute to the event, the RSGB National Radio Centre will be operating
special event station GB 2 BP from the 3rd to the 5th of May. Put the date
in your diary and make sure you get this callsign in your logbook.
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The Guernsey Amateur Radio Society will operate special event
station GU 80 LIB on 9-11 May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of
the liberation of the Channel Islands at the end of World War II.
QSL via LoTW, Club Log's OQRS, direct, or via the bureau.
(425dxnews)
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Special callsign 5 B 50 CARS celebrates the 50th anniversary of the
Cyprus Amateur Radio Society (CARS). Look for activity on:-
15 April the actual anniversary date,
18 April World Amateur Radio Day,
25-26 April 100th anniversary of IARU and 75th anniversary of IARU
Region 1.
QSL via LoTW and QRZ Logbook.
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Polio On The Air 2025 - CQ SALK
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the April 12, 1955 US approval of
the Salk polio vaccine, Narwhal Amateur Radio Society is running a Polio On
The Air event from April 5 - 19.
They will be calling CQ SALK on all fashionable protocols.
Special Event Stations W7P, W7O, W7L, W7I, and W0O are the ones to listen
out for and work throughout the 5-19 April period.
Make contact with one, get a QSL card.
Make contact with all five, get five QSL cardsand something really neat
happens if you collect all five we are told.
nars.narwhal.be/polio/
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The D A R Cs special event callsign DA 25 WARD is active until the 27th of
April in recognition of World Amateur Radio Day. Hams around the world
celebrate April 18, the day of the founding of the International Amateur
Radio Union back in 1925
See QRZ.com for QSL details.
(newsline2472)
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WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ASTRONOMY (and Wireless Weather)
THERE GOES THE SUN
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has completed its second daring flyby of the sun,
coming within 3.8 million miles of its surface at speeds nearing
430,000 mph, while collecting valuable data on solar wind and the
sun's corona. The spacecraft operated autonomously during the approach,
using 4 specialized instruments to study the sun's outer atmosphere.
This mission marks another historic milestone in solar science, as Parker
continues to rewrite what we know about our star and helps scientists better
predict space weather. The spacecraft's extreme performance is made possible
by cutting-edge technologies, including a heat shield, self-cooling solar
arrays, and autonomous systems.
The probe is expected to make another close approach in June, continuing
its groundbreaking journey into uncharted solar territory.
(ANS/txt only)
HERE COMES THE MOON
K1PX has a really need lil web browser where you can view either a map of
the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment, or view the
Earth from the Sun, the Moon, the night side of the Earth, above any
location on the planet specified by latitude, longitude and altitude, from a
satellite in Earth orbit, or above various cities around the globe.
In addition to the Earth, you can also view the Moon from the Earth, Sun,
night side, named formations on the lunar surface, or as a map showing day
and night. You can also make expert and custom images of the Moon.
A related document compares the appearance of the Moon at perigee and
apogee, including an interactive Perigee and Apogee Calculator.
SO - where do you get it?
At the link in this weekds text editions of WIA NATIONAL NEWS
wia.org.au
fourmilab.to/earthview
(eham/txt only)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - FINAL FRONTIER
AMSAT-VK Secretary - secretary(at)amsat-vk.org
Fram2 set MANY a record.
One of note, Fram2 Astronaut Rabea Rogge, LB9NJ/KD3AID conducted the
first Amateur Radio Contact from SpaceX Dragon.
Another of the firsts, the first crewed mission to do polar orbits of the
Earth, and Rogge became the first German woman in space. Rogge used a
battery powered Icom IC-705 aboard the flight. She sent SSTV images on
437.550 MHz for a youth amateur radio competition called Fram2Ham.
Images from polar regions that had been broken into digital puzzle pieces,
which students assembled.
The mission, which was funded and commanded by cryptocurrency billionaire
Chun Wang saw strong participation from the amateur radio community.
The Live OSCAR Status Page on the AMSAT web site received a record
496 reception reports, more observations than any other spacecraft in a
4-day period since the page's inception.
Although several operators attempted to receive signals during the re-entry
phase, none succeeded, as the capsule entered a plasma blackout. Still,
engagement across the amateur radio world was described as historic.
Fram2 was organized and funded by Chun Wang, a Malta-based cryptocurrency
entrepreneur originally from China, who also served as the mission
commander. He was joined by Rogge, Norwegian cinematographer Jannicke
Mikkelsen as vehicle commander, and Australian polar explorer Eric Philips
as mission specialist and medical officer. The team conducted 22 research
experiments in orbit, including medical imaging, materials testing
and biological studies.
As the first crewed mission to reach a 90-degree orbital inclination,
Fram2 provided rare views of polar auroras and remote Arctic landscapes.
For Wang, the mission fulfilled a childhood curiosity about the polar
regions; for the broader space community, it demonstrated how private
spaceflight can combine scientific research, technical innovation and
public outreach-including a successful amateur radio experiment that brought
signals from orbit to Earthbound listeners around the globe.
More information can be found on fram2ham.com.
(arrl letter/amsat news)
In orbit, there are about 65 satellites and these are owned by seven of the
11 countries in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia initially formed the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space
(LAPAN) in 1963, which was later consumed by research-focused BRIN, and then
in 2022, the country established the Indonesian Space Agency, mostly focused
on space policy.
To date, no astronaut from Indonesia has made it to space despite the 1985
selection of an Indonesian payload specialist for NASAs Space Shuttle
mission STS-61-H, which was eventually cancelled after the Challenger
disaster.
Indonesia, as an archipelago of 17,508 islands, offers multiple equatorial
flight paths over low-to-no population zones. There have been multiple
proposals to construct a spaceport on 500 hectares of government land on
Biak Island, and the site has been used for sounding rocket flights and
engine tests since 1965. Indonesia has sought to attract SpaceX as well as
several space-faring nations; however, foreign investment has not been
secured.
(orbital index)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - IOTA
iota-world.org/
St Helena AF-022, ZD 7 PG.
Paul, GW0NGA is active holiday style as ZD7PG from St Helena (AF-022)
between 12 and 19 April. I'm not active on eQSL.cc or LOTW, he says,
but I do like real cards.
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Fakarava Atoll OC-066, TX 7 XG.
Haru, is operating TX7XG until April 15 from 40 to 6 meter using CW with
some SSB, FT8 and RTTY.
QSL via LoTW, Club Log or home call which is JA1XGI
(dx-world)
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Koror Palau OC-009, T 88 PB
On air on the island THIS weekend, with main activity during the CW leg of
the Japan International DX Contest.
QSL via LoTW preferred), or direct to JA0JHQ.
(sarl)
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AS-169 Arnala Island.
The DX India Foundation will be active as AU 2 M during May 29-June 1.
This is a rare opportunity for IOTA enthusiasts around the world to log
this highly sought-after entity, currently the most wanted IOTA in India!
Situated on India's west coast the nearest major coastal city is Mumbai.
(DX-world)
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EU-012 Shetland.
Four operators G4AFF, G0DWW, M0NKR and G4LPP from Norfolk Amateur Radio Club
will be travelling to Shetland and will be active from July 23 28.
An entry in the RSGB IOTA contest July 26-27 is included.
Operation from 80 to 10 meter with a station on 6m & 4m CW/SSB and
Digital modes.
(DX-world)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - MILITARY
Recordings of military transmissions can be found on the
Signal Identification Guide Wiki at
sigidwiki.com/wiki/Category:Military
ZL6ANZAC is the Special Event Callsign for the ANZAC Day Amateur Radio Operators operating from the Wrights Hill Fortress in Wellington,
New Zealand.
The Wrights Hill Fortress, built during World War Two, is located in Karori, Wellington, and consists of an underground network of tunnels, operation rooms, and three gun emplacements.
On ANZAC Day, April 25th, this year, 25, the group of Amateur Radio Operators
will activate the station from within the Fortress itself, on SSB, CW, and FM.
There are a number of operators who activate the ZL6ANZAC Callsign on the day, so feel free to ask them for their personal callsign also.
qrz.com/db/ZL6ANZAC/?mlab=
(qrz)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR YOUNG TIMERS - YOTA
(Youngsters On The Air)
WIA committee:- Steve VK6SJ, Alec VK2MV and Pete VK2LP.
ham-yota.com/category/yota-region-3/
facebook.com/groups/YOTAOC/
youtube.com/channel/UClAapljf0VQ751sOgu2IzaA
Thank you Bruce, as our listeners are aware, the WIA AGM will be in Bendigo
Saturday the 3rd of May along with the Bendigo Technology Festival Sunday 4th
of May.
What a wonderful opportunity for Hams of all ages to come together, along with YOTAs to meet up there.
Alan, Pete VK2LP and myself will be heading there on the Friday and leaving Bendigo on the Monday.
Two days out of school is always a good for me!
Alan, what will be good is meeting everyone in Bendigo and seeing the wonderful town and what it has to offer.
Yes Alec, when LP and I went to the VKFF get together, we had dinner at the Shamrock Hotel, where the WIA AGM and Saturday night dinner is going to be hosted.
Was the food good?
Yes it was, I forget what Pete had, I had the fish and chips. I am going to try the Porterhouse next.
For those who are planning on going to Bendigo, and even if you plan on attending the AGM remotely, please register for the WIA AGM and dinner via the links in the text edition.
Alec, we need to remind our listeners about the Bendigo Technology Festival, hosted by the Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club.
Yes, that is marked to be a great event on Sunday at the Fosterville Gold Pavilion, Prince of Wales Showgrounds in sunny Bendigo.
Do you think we can have a stall so we can sell people our autograph?
Oh there goes VK2 Cash on Delivery trying to make money againplease see the links in our text edition to the BAREC website for entry fees and details of the Festival.
Hopefully we will see you in Bendigo, and in the meantime stay tuned for a later announcement as Alec and Pete are putting together a proposal for a VK YOTA contest for December.
Yes Alan, we shall see how that goes, for WIA National News, I am Alec VK2MV and I am Alan VK2COD
wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250402-1/index.php
wia.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=3
barec.net.au/barec_festivals.html
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO
HAMS RESPOND AS DEADLY QUAKE ROCKS THAILAND, MYANMAR
As the death toll climbed in a number of countries, emergency communication took on paramount importance in the South Asian nations hit by the earthquake. Its strength was felt in Bangkok, Thailand, affecting that city's high-rise buildings. I think most of us saw on TV those pool chairs and floats washed over the side of infinity swimming pools high in the sky.
The search for survivors continued beneath the wreckage of one prominent tower that had been toppled while under construction in the city. Jakkree Hantongkom, HS1FVL, emergency communications director of IARU Region 3,
said members of the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand have been assisting the
government with emergency communications in the city and in the surrounding area utilising VHF.
The death toll in the region itself was climbing well into the thousands as search and rescue efforts continued.
(newsline 2475)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - VIDEO
Didn't get enough Fram2 SSTV last week?
The International Space Station will be transmitting special Slow Scan
Television to celebrate Cosmonautics Day, which honours Yuri Gagarin's
historic first spaceflight on April 12, 1961.
The SSTV event is organized by Amateur Radio on the International Space
Station and runs from April 11 through this weekend.
A total of 12 images will be broadcast in PD120 mode on the standard
downlink frequency of 145.800 MHz FM. Enthusiasts around the world can
receive these images using a VHF radio or SDR, along with SSTV decoding
software such as MMSSTV, RX-SSTV, or Robot36. This is a great opportunity
for amateur radio operators and space fans alike to collect commemorative
images directly from orbit.
Be sure to check ISS pass times for your location so you don't miss the
transmissions.
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IT'S A DATE
Clubs are welcome to email text with audio for this section,
nationalnews(at)wia.org.au
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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2025
VK - WIA AGM May 3 - 4. Hosted by Bendigo Amateur Radio & Electronics
Club and their Technology Expo (vk3gtv/wiacal)
VK2 - Solitary Islands Beach/Park-Fest for POTA 3 & 4 May
parksontheair.com/ (vk4kc)
VK3 - Moorabbin and District Amateur Radio clubs HamFest 10am May 10 (vk3gl)
VK2 - Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club's 49th Annual Field Day Weekend
at Wauchope Showground Hall June 7 and 8 (wiacal)
Im Henry VK2ZHE, President of the Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club.
The Oxley Region Amateur Radio Clubs 49th annual Field Day will be held at the Wauchope Showground hall on Saturday and Sunday the 7th and 8th of June 2025 during the NSW Kings Birthday Long Weekend. There will be all the usual field day activities including traders, trash and treasure, foxhunting and a homebrew display.
The Field Day dinner will be held at the Port Macquarie Golf Club on the Saturday night.
Mark your calendar now for the June Long Weekend.
The Wauchope Showground permits camping so it is possible to stay on site in your own motor home, caravan or tent with power and amenities but you must book ahead with the Showground Caretaker.
Im Henry VK2ZHE for WIA National News.
VK5 - SERG Convention and Fox Hunting Championship June 7 and 8
At Scout Hall in Mt. Gambier (vk5dj)
VK - Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association 50th anniversary
Glen Waverly July 26 president(at)alara.org (vk2ayl)
VK5 - AREG's Amateur Radio & Electronics Sale Sunday 26th October
at David Roche Park, Kilburn (VK5QI)
VK4 - GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY 2025 HAMFEST NOV 9 (vk4dmh)
Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road.
VK3- Rosebud RadioFest, Eastbourne Primary School, Rosebud (wiacal)
November Sixteen.
VK8 - Darwin Amateur Radio Club DARC Xmas Party 6:30pm Dec 3 (wiacal)
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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