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Editor: - Mike Bull ZL2VM



Distribution: - Alan Wallace ZL1AMW



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Special Issue 48S
17 April 2015


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Special Commemorative Edition HQ Infoline 48S

ZL100ANZAC

Special event call sign ZL100ANZAC has been issued to commemorate this
important event.

Radio Spectrum Management have given permission for this extended call sign
to be allocated, however due to restrictions in SMART, the call sign only
appears as ZL100ANZA. Rest assured it has been allocated and can be used
from 26 February until 26 May.

Many articles have been circulating regarding ANZAC day and the role
amateurs played, more importantly how you can all get involved with the
special event.

To celebrate the ANZAC centenary in New Zealand ZL100ANZAC will be activated
by a group of ZL operators, all of whom responded to the call to register
interest in operating the callsign. Operation will start on 25 April at
midday NZ time and will last of one month. Each operator will determine the
time, band and mode they wish to operate - so there can potentially be
simultaneous operation taking place in different modes within the same band,
or on different bands. A booking system for operators has been implemented
by Mark, ZL3AB.



All logs will be collated by John, ZL1ALZ and regularly posted to both
Logbook of the World and Club Log to enable other operators to check their
QSOs.



The QSL manager is Phil, ZL3PAH. OQRS will be available via Club Log for
both direct and bureau cards, and is our preferred QSL method. Cards sent
to the QSL manager directly or via the bureau will also be accepted.



A QRZ.COM page will be activated shortly before operations begin.



If anyone is interested in operating please contact Phil ZL3PAH at
to register interest and for information on the
logging requirements necessary for this multi-operator activation."



The ANZAC commemoration takes shape

The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA), the New Zealand Association of
Radio Transmitters (NZART), and the TelsizveRadyoAmatörleriCemiyeti of
Turkey (TRAC)have joined together to mark the Centenary of the WWI battle at
Gallipoli.

The radio amateurs in these countries particularly remember the heavy losses
in war, and pay honour to all war veterans. Throughout the world there will
be other related activity, with a major focus beginning on ANZAC Day, April
25.

On that day the three IARU member societies remember the original Australian
and New Zealand Army Corp (ANZAC) and the Ottoman Empire soldiers who did
battle at Gallipoli in Turkey.

Australia, New Zealand and Turkey recall that battle 100 years ago, with
ANZAC troops also leaving a lasting impression on the Western Front of
Europe. Born out of that experience was ANZAC Day that commemorates all
servicemen and women.

Many radio amateurs played a key role in war-time communications. To show
respect, Amateur Radio has a range of events that include the use of
commemorative callsigns that will be much sought after on air throughout the
world.

In Turkey at least two commemorative callsigns have been allocated. TC100GLB
is for Battle of Gallipoli while TC100GP is the Centenary of Gallipoli.

In Australia on ANZAC Day alone there will be eight ANZAC-suffixed
callsigns - from each state or territory and the national capital of
Canberra. The WIA website www.wia.org.au has nearly 40 events listed.

These include some battles, incidents, recorded voices of ANZACs, museums,
memorials, Victoria Cross recipients, and all pay honour to those who served
their country.

All VK radio amateurs may also use the alternative callsign prefix AX on
April 25-26. The WIA recommends that those who do also have a special QSL
card.

Across the Tasman the NZART will have ZL100ANZAC on air for a month.A team
of 20 DXerswill be on air in DX-style from ANZAC Day.

While ZL100ANZAC is for one calendar month, the WIA 100 program continues
until 20 December. On that day in 1915, Colonel John Paton was in charge of
the 'rear-guard' while the ANZACs, after suffering heavy losses, quietly
evacuated Gallipoli by ship.

- Jim Linton VK3PC.



Gallipoli ceremonies have Amateur Radio access

Australian and New Zealand radio amateurs travelling to Gallipoli for the
ANZAC ceremonies on April 25, ANZAC Day, will have VHF and UHF frequencies
available, including Echolink access.



The TürkiyeRadyoAmatörleriCemiyeti (TRAC) has set-up repeater TA3EC at
Gokceada Island on EchoLink 433.850 MHz 88.5 Hz CTSS, with Yagi beam
coverage to the commemoration areas.



TRAC President Aziz Sasa TA1E says the intention is also to be listening
nearby on 145.550 MHz and 433.550 MHz, as the VK and ZL visitors disembark
from buses and pass through a security check point.

He says TRAC has already dealt with the embassy to allow hand-held radios to
be taken to the commemorations. Under the CEPT rules the guests can operate
freely by identifying as TA1 slash their home call.



A little hospitality and international friendship is being shown by TRAC to
all radio amateurs from VK and ZL.

Among those attending is June Sim VK4SJ, a first generation daughter of a
Gallipoli Veteran, who will be joined by her son Anthony VK8NCS, at the Dawn
Service, and the later service at Lone Pine.



There are others attending and we wish them all well during what will be a
very respectful observance and commemoration of the WWI battlefield, where
the ANZAC and Ottoman Empire soldiers fought during WWI.

(Jim Linton VK3PC)





ANZAC 100 program gets world attention

TheWireless Institute of Australia (WIA) ANZAC 100 program detailed on its
website (www.wia.org.au/newsevents/anzaccentenary/about/) has numerous
commemorative callsigns, awards and events, now being joined by many local
and overseas activities.

The ANZAC Centenary is a milestone of special significance for Australia,
New Zealand, Turkey and other areas throughout the world.

The major commemoration starts on April 25, 2015, which is when Australian
and New Zealand Army Corp (ANZAC) troops landed at Gallipoli 100 years ago.

ANZAC Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, became famous as the site
of WWI And helped define us as people and as a nation.

At this time we particularly remember not only the original ANZACs, but the
century of service by Australian servicemen and women.

The commemoration encourages all radio amateurs to reflect upon and learn
more about Australia's wartime involvement, the costs and its impacts on the
nation.

The WIA ANZAC 100 program is in close cooperation with the New Zealand Radio
Amateur Transmitters (NZART), the TürkiyeRadyoAmatörleriCemiyeti (TRAC), and
IARU member-societies generally.

An official opening broadcast on ANZAC Day from Canberra will primarily
involve the WIA, NZART and TRAC.

The VK100WIA broadcast will be heard at 4.30am NZ time on HF if possible,
and via the Internet if propagation conditions do not allow a contact. All
ANZAC-suffixed callsigns are expected to remain silent until after the
broadcast. It will be re-broadcast marking the different time zones in
Australia.

In Australia on the ANZAC Day weekend eight different ANZAC callsigns are to
be on air. Additionally, radio amateurs are able to substitute their normal
VK prefixed with AX on both April 25 and 26.

The New Zealand Amateur Radio Transmitters (NZART www.nzart.org.nz) has made
available to its branches and member clubs ZL1, ZL2, ZL3, ZL4 ANZAC
callsigns for a month.

In addition, the Kordia National System Award has been themed for the ANZAC
Centenary, aimed at war memorials and further encourages ZL-ANZAC station
contacts.

In Turkey there are ANZAC event stations including TC100GS, TC100GP,
TC100KT, TC100VKZL, TC100A, TC100TC, TC100A, TC100B, TC100E, TC100K,
TC100GLB.

To commemorate "Gallipoli" 100 years ago, look for Team Papa TC100GLB that
is QRV until April 30, on the HF bands using SSB, RTTY and PSK.

Another is TC100GP (GP for Gallipoli http://www.teampapa.org/archives/316)
on air and looking particularly for ANZAC related stations.

Summing up nicely the sentiment of the commemorative activity, TC100GP said
that its message is one of ‘peace to the world’.



Dear fellow ANZAC’s & AR colleagues



Given the significance of Australian submarine HMAS AE2 in the unfolding of
the Gallipoli Campaign & the Anzac Legend, we are proud to provide early
notice that a team has been formed to activate VK4AE2 as a specific
centenary commemorative callsign during 25-30 April 2-15.



Multi-mode, multi-band (630-10m) operation has been scheduled across that
period & the operators a



VK4QS Mike: ex-RAN Electronic Warefare Systems operator 40-10m LSB/USB



VK4MIK Mike: ex-RAN Hydrographer 80m CW/LSB 40-15m LSB/USB



VK4SN Alan: ex-RAAF 40-10m CW



VK4RJ Bob: 20m USB



VK4QC Peter: ex-Coast Station operator England & Australia 630m & 20m CW



VK5BUG Doc (as VI4AE2/5): ex-RAN Radio Supervisor & ships' Radio Officer on
European Ice-breakers 630m & 160m CW



Please see QRZ.com VI4AE2 for further information & details regarding modes,
bands & the projected extensive hours of operation will be posted closer to
the event commencement.



Inquiries may be directed to the event organiser VK4QS via




War Cemeteries and Memorials



Many who left the shores of Australia to serve in WWI did not return. The
same happened during WWII. One of the war graves and memorials for fallen
Australians is Polygon Wood in Belgium.



There are many overseas sites of significance including those in France,
Malta, The Philippines, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea.



At Polygon Wood a large mound known as the Butte used for training by the
Belgian Army before WWI, now stands a memorial to the 5th Australian
Division. Polygon Wood was destroyed in the battle. It has been re-built
with walking tracks, and to honour those who served the Great War, it has a
large cemetery. It contains the graves of many soldiers, in fact 2,103
burials have been conducted with full honours, and 428 are identified.



Work on the cemetery by Australians began at Polygon Wood soon after the
Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. Many Australians now visit
Polygon Wood, its 'Brothers in Arms' memorial and stop at the ANZAC Rest
Cafe, often tracing the footsteps of family members who served in the area
in WWI.



To honour those at Polygon Wood, a commemorative callsign OP0PPY will be
activated on April 25, ANZAC Day. Philippe Haverhelst ON8PV reports that a
lot of remembrance occurs at that time, that will be joined by OP0PPY using
an ICOM 7400 feeding a Hexbeam on CW and Phone.



The memorial at Polygon Wood is similar to that commemorating the Australian
1st Division at Pozieres on the Somme. It is a tall obelisk with the rising
sun emblem of the Australian Imperial Force, and underneath a large plaque
which reads 'To the Officers Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the Fifth
Australian Division who fought in France and Belgium 1916 - 1917 - 1918.'
Beneath these words is a list of the battles, which include of course
Polygon Wood. At the bottom the main inscription is repeated in French. In
1935, the memorial was visited by the Prime Minister of Australia, Joseph
Lyons, when he toured the Western Front.

Prepared By Jim Linton VK3PC


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