This is WIANEWS for week commencing April 29 2007

The WIA AGM weekend of activities is all set to kick off next weekend the
4th to the 6th of May. Enthusiasm and registrations for each of the weekend
events have well and truly outstripping the expectations of the event
organizing committee, Phil Wait, Robert Broomhead and WIA secretary
Ken Fuller.

It was some weeks ago that we announced on this broadcast that places for
both the astronomical society meeting and the telescope tours had reached
(and had infact exceeded) capacity. This week as registrations for the
Saturday BBQ and AGM dinner are finalised, we take a moment to look at a
brand new award, an award which will be presented for the very first time
this year at the AGM in Parkes.

It is the Chris Jones Award...

Here's WIA director Robert Broomhead VK3KRB with details..

The award is to honour the memory of Chris Jones VK2DD, who contributed
so much to the advancement of amateur radio and the Wireless Institute of
Australia and whose unfailing commitment and vision led to the formation
of the national Wireless Institute of Australia.

It is to be awarded to radio amateurs who have made an exceptional
contribution to amateur radio and the Wireless Institute of Australia and
will be presented this year for the very first time at this years AGM in
Parkes.

The award will not necessarily be made every year.

The award will be a handsome glass trophy. The Chris Jones Award honours
the memory of a man who was dedicated to the advancement of amateur radio
and whose commitment and vision led to a new WIA and whose unfailing
courtesy and genuine friendliness is fondly remembered by all who knew him.

The first award will be given this year and has been decided by the
WIA Board. The recipient will be announced at the Open Forum
following the Annual General Meeting in Parkes, New South Wales, on 5
May 2007.




Last week we spoke to our pedestrian mobile station VK4XJJ Jeff who
in raising funds and awareness for the deafdumb is walking from
Port Augusta in VK5 to Kurrumba in VK4

Well WIA Broadcaster Terry VK4AAT of 160 meter AM fame is just one of many
who have worked Jeff VK4XJJ on 7050-7060 at 5:30pm AEST with a 57 signal
into Brisbane from his 5w backpack.

Donations can be sent via the address in this weeks bulletin, so come on
let's get behind this great cause

www.dbansw.org.au




GENERAL INTEREST NEWS FROM 'DOWNUNDER'.

Final stage in place to allow a limited evaluation of mobile telephone
services on board a commercial aircraft

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has enabled a limited
evaluation of GSM mobile phones and GPRS devices on a commercial aircraft.

The evaluation - which is limited to one aircraft for up to 12 months -
will be conducted by Qantas. It will be one of the first implementations
of this kind of service in the world.

The evaluation will be conducted on one Qantas passenger aircraft operating
only on domestic Australian routes. Qantas has decided to commence the
evaluation with email and text only, disabling voice services. ACMA
and other government bodies will consider the potential for permanent
regulatory arrangements for the service once the results of the evaluation
are known.

(Media contact: Donald Robertson, ACMA Media Manager)




AMATEUR RADIO - HOME OF THE GOOD GUYS

CHUBB TO THE RESCUE.

Mr. Peter Sellwood, Portable Service Manager for CHUBB Australasia recently
advised the NERG that he and CHUBB would donate 4 knapsack style fire
extinguishers for N.E.R.G. use, such as when the club members "go bush" for
Amateur radio exercise.

They will be available for both the club's and individuals usage.

The knapsack extinguishers will become part of the clubs safety equipment
for future field days (just in case their Big Yeller 6kW generator starts
a grass fire!).

Good one CHUBB.




BPL INTERFERENCE - THE BATTLE CONTINUES

VK7News SAYS Sceptical N.Y. Utilities Study BPL for Smart Grid Applications

The following summary is drawn from an article by Dinesh Kumar from
the internet e-zine "Warren's Washington Internet Daily, Volume 8;
Issue 66 on 6 April 2007.

BPL may not see all smooth sailing even when it comes to duty in
automated meter reading and remote control of home appliances,
judging from filings to the New York Public Service Commission (PSC).

The BPL industry is banking on heightened regulatory focus in
Congress and state emphasis on energy conservation and better grid
management to get "risk-averse" utilities to adopt the technology to
improve grid efficiencies and maintenance. In response to the N.Y.
PSC's advanced meter reading order, major power utilities seemed
reluctant in filings to commit to BPL as the sole answer, and one
rejected BPL because it's still evolving.

Consolidated Edison (ConEd) said it and many utilities are looking at
BPL's suitability not only for high-speed Internet but also for
electrical distribution asset monitoring, substation video
surveillance, automated meter reading and the like. But BPL does have
a "high level of uncertainty both in technical and total
functionality" in ConEd's distribution grid, it added.

ConEd "eliminated" BPL from its "current business case" after
deciding the technology is still developing and the "present costs of
this communication infrastructure and the greater costs of BPL-
related meters make this technology significantly more costly" than
other automated meter methods.

(NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. said full BPL deployment
isn't a "viable communication solution" for their full service
territories. But "utility-grade" BPL, which doesn't support streaming
video, VoIP and some other services, would be useful and efficient in
areas with fibre networks and high meter density, they said in a
joint filing. BPL's advantage over wireless technologies is that it
allows real-time 2-way communications between meters and the
distribution system, it said. It also offers sufficient bandwidth and
low latency to allow communications to equipment and appliances for
real-time appliance control from a central location.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BPLandHamRadio/
(Sourced from the BPL and Ham Radio Mailing List)




New radio event scores very well - The Centre Victoria RadioFest at
Kyneton held last Sunday set a number of benchmarks for this type of event.

Many favourable comments were received from those who had previously
attended amateur radio events and it attracted lots who were out to
experience their very first.

No Victorian event had been mounted on such a scale and at large,
yet mainly under-cover venue. One comment often heard was that people had
smiles on their faces and the social atmosphere was great.

More than 550 attended on the day. In the opinion of the commercial traders
it was "Australia's best organised event".

WIA President, Michael Owen VK3KI who helped man the WIA stand, described
the RadioFest as "excellent" and congratulated the organisers on a job well
done.

The top door prize from Vertex Standard Australia, a Yaesu FT857D
transceiver was collected by Kevin Hughes VK3WN after his non-ham XYL Pearl,
had the winning ticket.

A full report of the day can be read on the website
radiofest.amateurradio.com.au

The Organising Committee, with representatives from Amateur Radio Victoria,
Central Goldfields Amateur Radio Club and the Midland Amateur Radio Club,
says "thank you" to the volunteers, traders, second-hand sellers,
club corner participants, come 'n try activity providers, mini-lecture
presenters and the many hundreds that attended and enjoyed the day.

I'm Bruce Lees VK3FFF and you're listening to VK1WIA.




EDUCATION YOUTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO
PRESENTED BY KYLEA VK6FXYL

GENERAL!

Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania

Intro to Standard Licence Sessions

http://reast.asn.au/events.php#Intro2StandardLicence

A reminder about our "Intro to the Standard Licence" sessions on a
Saturday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00pm in the Domain clubrooms.

These sessions are an introduction to the standard and advanced
licences and will be structured into three distinct activities:

1-2pm Operating time - starting with a relaxing time - running the
club station VK7OTC on 2metres R2 and 40metres around 7.065MHZ for
that rare VK7OTC contact and QSL card. We may even play some digital
modes on HF, VHF & UHF.

2-3pm Learning time - white boarding and demonstrating concepts and
amateur radio problems that people bring along - eventually we see
people bringing along a wish-list of problems, issues, ideas,
concepts they would like explained including running through sample
exam questions.

3-4pm Chill-out - wind down time, where attendees can do anything
relating to amateur radio, continue with questions, playing ATV,
operating VK7OTC, construction, testing, etc.

These sessions are there to provide an introduction and de-mystify
the standard and advanced licences in preparation for the Standard
licence training and assessment sessions that Reg VK7KK and Ian VK7QF
are planning.

See you there.
(Ken VK7DY)




FUTURE EXAMS

Help amateur radio continue to grow

Do you know someone who could be interested in joining our hobby? Then
encourage them to enrol in a Foundation Licence training course.


Next Foundation Licence course, and Standard / Advanced assessments .....

The CRARC will be undertaking another Foundation Licence course on
the weekend 19th & 20th of MAY.
Also running Standard and Advanced Licence Examinations
and Assessments on the Saturday (19th May) for those who wish to sit.

If you wish to sit either the examinations, or do the F.L. Course,
please contact Alan Hawes VK1WX via email to
or by phone (after hours) to 02 6258 2568. Please note that all monies
are to be paid by May 7th 2007 !


In Victoria - the Ballarat Amateur Radio Group is now taking enrolments
for its weekend training course and licence assessments on the 5th & 6th
of May.
For more information please contact Craig Cook VK3CMC phone 5342 2448 or
email

At Bendigo classes and licence assessments are conducted by Ross Pittard
VK3FCE who can be contacted via email

The Central Goldfields Amateur Radio Club, Maryborough regularly holds
classes. Contact Peter Rafferty VK3CC on 5460 4387 or email




On the Gold Coast and want to talk to the world through their IRLP and
EchoLink systems? Or already licensed and wish to upgrade Foundation
to Standard? Well classes are held at the Nerang Clubhouse of the
GCARS, ring Roy VK4IG on 5539 3530 Exams can be taken at a time
to suit you.


TARC WIA Exams Information
Exam sessions are held on demand
with WIA Assessors and assessment packs
available for all 3 levels of licensing.
Contact theTARCinc WIA Exams
Regional Co-ordinator Roger/VK4CD
on mobile 0417 638366 to have
a mutually suitable date and WIA
Assessors assigned to your assessment.

Further information also available at
theTARCinc website ...
http://www.tarc.org.au/tarcexam.htm




Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society will run Foundation licence's
at the Aviation Museum, 56 Lipson Street Port Adelaide, 2 weekends
August 4th and 5th then November 3rd and 4th.
Contact the course convenor, Sasi Nayar on 0417 858 547




VK6
Foundation course for May on the 19/20 with an exam on the 26th.
So if you want to do the foundation license in WA, get in quick,
as the 21st & 22nd of July's course (with exam on the 28th
of July) is already one third full.
The next VK6 Exams for Standard and Advanced, if you miss next weeks,
are on June 30th. Think ahead, book early! Contact Neil VK6BDO.


From VK1WIA this is the National News Service -
Tune in today...Focus on Tomorrow



AROUND VK in 80 Seconds.

Hello I'm Justin VK7TW and we start in VK2 this week,

To Westlakes where their ARC's AGM happens Saturday 12th May
at 1.30pm in the club Library. Nomination for committee should
be in the hands of the Secretary by Saturday 5th May.
A buffet type finger food spread will follow the meeting.



VK4
The next issue of the Callbook is now being compiled and QTAC has been
requested to forward a listing of the VK4 Repeaters, Beacons & Digis for
inclusion in the 2008 Callbook.

To get the information as accurate & up to date as possible, QTAC would like
you to check out the info listed either in the 2007 Callbook or web site
and if any of the details need amendment, contact





VK5
The South East Radio Group annual convention, which incorporates the
Australian Foxhunting Championships, will be held at the Scout Hall in
Mount Gambier SA, on the Queen's Birthday weekend, 9-10 June.
http://serg.mountgambier.org/
(vk5wcc for SERG, Mount Gambier. SA)




VK7
REAST's introduction to the standard and advance licence session on
Saturday afternoons has received some great interest over the last few
weeks. Last week we had 14 people come along to operate the club station,
participate in a question and answer session, white boarding problems and
demystifying the standard and advanced licences. This week we have a
practical PCB session - come along and see how to make a PCB from design
to drilling. See you there.

That's it from Hobart and Justin VK7TW, now back to our "action central
newsroom".




INTERNATIONAL NEWS

IARU
http://www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/

IARU committee for common HAM license systems

The IARU Council is in the process of establishing an IARU
exploratory committee for the purpose of investigating ways to
progress a commonly adopted amateur license so that radio amateurs
of one country are able to operate in another country without the
need for a permit being issued by the administration of the country
visited. It recognizes the importance of such arrangements for operation
to the amateurs of the world and the need for amateurs to travel to
other countries for the purpose of carrying out emergency communications.

Suggestions are now being looked at for a suitable person, well versed
in the subject to head the committee.

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NEWS FROM ARNEWSLINE


COPPER 'THUGS' - COPPER THEFTS COST FOUR LIVES

Four people have been electrocuted in recent days after trying to
steal copper cable that they apparently thought was not in use.

DesignLine.com reports that two New Hampshire men were buried last
week after they were electrocuted while taking copper wire from an
unoccupied power plant in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. The bodies were
found lying alongside bolt cutters and coils of copper wire.
According to law enforcement authorities, the men did not have
permission to be on the property.

Their deaths followed the electrocution fatalities in Arkansas of two
people attempting to strip copper wire from utility poles. According
to news reports, the price of copper has skyrocketed driven partially
by the demand for copper for telecommunications transmission. One
report says that the problem has gotten so out of hand that the
Arkansas state government has passed three bills that crack down on
the theft of scrap metal.

Despite continued upgrades to fibre optic systems, copper is still in
heavy use for telecommunications systems, worldwide and the thieves
know it.




MORE EINSTEIN LETTERS MADE PUBLIC BY CALTECH

The 10th volume of letters written by or sent to mathematics genius
Albert Einstein have been made public under the auspices of the
Einstein Papers Project at the California Institute of Technology."
The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein - Volume 10" contains letters
penned by Einstein between 1909 and 1920.

According to Caltech, the letters discuss many scientific issues,
including his association with physicists in Europe and efforts to
further confirm his theory of general relativity. But volume 10 also
contains letters focusing on personal matters, such as the state of
his marriage and his relationship with his sons. He also discusses the
challenges he faced with his newly acquired celebrity status.

The volume was published for Caltech by Princeton University Press.
For more information, visit www.einstein.caltech.edu on the
World-Wide-Web.




DX

In D-X, the Swains Island N-8-S DX-pedition made over 115,000 contacts
before going Q-R-T on April 15th . An on-line log check is available
at www.yt1ad.info/n8s/log.html where you just put in your call to see
if you are verified as having worked the operation. Initial QSL cards
for N8S should be going out in about a month.


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NEWS SOURCED TO THE RSGB NEWS SERVICE AND READ BY G4NJH FROM GB2RS NEWS


ISS contact from the Isle of Man

A British radio amateur who made contact with Charles Simonyi, KE7KDP, on
the International Space Station has been featured on BBC television.

Matty Cunningham, MD0MAN, was filmed for a report by Abbey Jones on
Northwest Tonight. The report featured amateur radio in a very positive
light and can be viewed online. There is also a report on the BBC web site.
Links to the video and report can be found on the RSGB web site.




ARI Marconi award

The Venice, Marconi section of the Italian radio amateur association, ARI, is
offering an award to mark the 70th anniversary of the passing away of
Guglielmo Marconi.

The award is open worldwide for contacting or listening to radio stations of
ARI Marconi Members.

To achieve the score for the award at least 20 points are needed.
Final results will be published in the ARI Magazine Radio Rivista
www.arimarcon.com.




European MF experiments

Since the beginning of 2005 the German telecommunication authorities have
licensed a propagation study experiment on medium wave MF.

The first license for an experimental station on 440 kHz +/- 100 Hz was
issued to Walter, DJ2LF under the callsign DI2AG.

In May 2006, Geri, DK8KW got the second license to operate under callsign
DI2BO at his home location in Peine near Hannover, locator JO52BH.

Early in 2007 the experimental radio licenses were extended to a second
frequency. Besides 440 kHz also 505.1 kHz +/- 100 Hz may now be used.

This frequency falls into the frequency range of the experimental radio
group with the callsign WD2XSH in the U.S.

Also, the Swedish authorities have issued one license for this frequency
range. This frequency is also very close to the new UK amateur radio band
501 to 504 kHz which was issued recently on an experimental basis.

DI2BO currently transmits in QRSS3 interrupted by CW identification.

For the time being the beacon will remain on air continuously on 505.015 kHz.

Reception reports are welcome, either via DK8KW or direct. Correct
reception reports will be confirmed by a special QSL card.




Grand plans for new DX country dropped

The Hutt River Province Principality announced two years ago plans to begin
short-wave broadcasts and also seek amateur radio DXCC entity status.

Not heard of it? Well this self-proclaimed independent territory on
Australia's mainland is located just north of Geraldton, Western Australia
and began in 1970.

The Royal Amateur Radio Society was formed as a body to represent the
interests of amateur radio on the Hutt River Province. It was full steam
ahead seeking United Nations, IARU and ITU recognition.

Special Hotel Five prefix callsigns were being made available to inaugural
members of the Royal Amateur Radio Society.

ARRL DXCC rules were being quoted as enabling the Principality to qualify
for separate country status. DXers and Contesters were claimed to be eager
to operate from Hutt River.

However today it is all but a memory, no mention is made on the Hutt River
Province website of the former radio plans.

A source close to the ruler of the Hutt River Province, Prince Leonard,
reveals he's gone totally cold on the radio ideas and is now very busy
engineering a pyramid in his Principality.

I'm Jim Linton VK3PC and you're listening to VK1WIA.




CONTEST COLUMN - D A T E L I N E

Don't forget the Harry Angel Memorial Sprint - 80m CW & SSB,
Sat April 28th from 8pm for 106 minutes **


MAY 5 - 6 Westlakes CQ Repeater contest.


2007 VK/TRAN TASMAN CONTEST

80M Phone 12 May
80M CW 26 May
160M Phone 7 July
160M CW 21 July

AUGUST 11/12 Remembrance Day Contest (The RD) wia.org.au

CQ CQ CQ CQ VK4OD CALLING RD CONTEST MANAGER

Wanted as soon as possible

Leading up to this years Remembrance Day Contest

I am after any form of Poetry or any document describing serving
conditions or personal experience, that was written by a Serving Service
Man or Woman during WW2, and was sent home or was found in an old Diary.

Please send to me at




SPECIAL EVENTS, BEACON AND NET ADVICE

The seventh International Museums Weekend special event will take
place on 16th and 17th June 2007.



D X A C T I V I T Y A N D D A T E S

SOUTHERN AFRICAN DX SURVEY

Which DX entities are most wanted by Southern African radio amateurs?
How does the most wanted listing for Southern Africa look?
Dennis, ZS4BS, has created a MS Excel spreadsheet containing the
2007 DXCC list and there is place where you can indicate which DXCC
entities you need on CW, SSB or digital modes (RTTY, PSK, etc).
The spreadsheet is available from Dennis,
or you can download it from the SARL web site at www.sarl.org.za.
The closing date for the survey is 30th June 2007.




THE QNEWS WORK BENCH - the nuts and volts report -
(Measure twice - Cut once!)

ANTENNA NEWS

Fractal antenna the size of a rice grain, more has come to light since we
first brought news of this many months back.

In press release on 6 March 2007 the Spanish wireless antenna company
Fractus released a 2.4GHz fractal antenna that is the size of a grain
rice. The following is a summary of the press release.

Fractus, the pioneer developer of fractal antenna technology, has set
a new standard for antenna miniaturisation with the launch of its
smallest antenna for the ISM 2.4GHz band.

The 3,7mm by 2mm Micro Reach Xtend antenna is the size of a single
grain of rice, providing device designers with significantly more
available space to enable new multimedia applications or reducing the
space needed within devices.

The miniature antenna was designed using Fractus' patented fractal
antenna technologies and developed especially for Bluetooth headsets
and mobile handsets. It supports all standards working at the 2.4GHz
ISM band, including Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Using fractal geometry with
its extremely economical use of space, Fractus has created a solution
that offers the maximum performance-to-space ratio as well as reduced
costs.

http://www.fractus.com/main/fractus/news_english/

(Sourced from VK7NEWS)



NOW ROBERT BROOMHEAD - VK3KRB.

WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ARDF
WIA ARDF COORDINATOR VK3WWW Jack
http://users.mackay.net.au/~ron/
http://www.homingin.com
http://www.ardf.org.au

Next AusRadio FoxHunt

Paul VK7FPGB, lets us know via the AusRadio mailing list that the next
foxhunt will be on Tuesday 1st of May. Meeting at Park Street Launceston
at 7:00pm.

Rodney, VK7HAM will be the high power fox and Jason VK7ZJA will be
the micro power fox.

See you there.

www.scanningtasmania.org

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AusRadio

(Paul, VK7FPGB via the AusRadio mailing list)




WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- Light Houses and Amateur Radio
http://illw.net

Be aware of the one and only web address for this group. http://illw.net

Seems an Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society, based in the USA has set up
a web site which is almost an exact copy of the official ILLW web site
which VK2CE has maintained and have done so for the last seven years.

The annual International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend is, August 18 & 19
and official operating rules and registration are available on web page
http://illw.net




WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- MILITARY

The next Amateur Radio Military Activity Day will be
"Ham It Up For The Troops" this event on May 26.
It's primary purpose is to let those that sacrifice know that we
support them.
More about ARMAD and the "Ham It Up For The Troops" event is on line at
www.armad.net




WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP --- NAVAL

OPERATING EVENTS: SUBMARINES ON THE AIR

This weekend of April 28th and 29th is the Submarines-On-The-Air
Special Event. There are many submarine based stations on the air
using SSB and C-W on 80 through 10 meters.
A special certificate will be available for working 10 of the boats.
http://w0oog.50megs.com/ for more information. (arnewsline)

That is our special interest group news, I'm Robert VK3KRB




2007

April 28 International Marconi Day
www.gb4imd.org.uk


May 4 - 6 WIA AGM at Parkes
www.wia.org.au



2008

Sept 13 Alarameet 2008 will be held in Ulverstone Tasmania on Saturday
13th and Sunday 14th September 2008. Susan VK7LUV for details.


2009
International Telecommunication Union's Telecom World 2009.



"OVER TO YOU" - FEEDBACK TO THE NEWS ROOM




SOCIAL SCENE


APRIL 29
The D&DARC will be holding a sausage sizzle at The Lions Park,
Jandowae TODAY the 29th of April. The gathering will commence at mid-day
with a (short) meeting to follow at 2:00 PM. Visitors are very welcome


MAY 5 - 6
The Clareview Gathering is a yearly event where Radio Amateurs meet
at a spot on the coast between Rockhampton and Mackay to relax, talk
radio, re-establish acquaintances and participate in the world renown
Saturday Night Mega-Auction.
It happens in 2007 during the Long Weekend on the 5th and 6th of May.
For further details contact Don Wilschefski VK4BY of the RADAR Club


MAY 12 MDRC Hamfest
The Moorabbin and District Amateur Radio club are please to announce,
this years Hamfest will be held in the usual location, at the Brentwood
Secondary College, Watsons Rd, Glen Waverly on Saturday 12th May 2006 -
doors opening at 10am. The MDRC Hamfest is proud to be Victoria's
biggest and this year will be no exception with displays and sales of
new or preloved equipment, for anyone interested in Radio Communications
and electronics.
Major door prizes, free tea and coffee, light refreshments and a sausage
sizzle will also be on offer.

Trader table bookings and general enquires can be made be emailing
Graeme Lewis VK3GL ) or by phoning mobile 0418 289928


MAY 12 - BRISBANE HAMFEST
Brisbane Amateur radio Club is holding "BARCFEST 2007" on Saturday
12th May, venue is the Mount Gravatt Showground Logan Road.
If you wish to book a table information can be found on the club's
website http://qsl.net/vk4ba or you can call Les VK4ZLP on 33437247.
Food will be available at the hall, Starting time is 10am.


JUNE 8 - 11
The Far North and North Queensland Amateur Radio Get Together
(FNNQARG!) will be happening from the 8th to 11th June at
Cardwell Village Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park.

Demonstrations of ARDF, World Championship
Antenna Wrestling, Navcom Electronics
ICOM Yaesu and Diamond equipment displays,
the famous Sunday Morning Cricket Match plus
much much more will be happening over the weekend.

Amongst the attendees will by Mr Aoki, Managing Director
of ICOM Australia and Mr Yoshi, Managing Director of
Standard Vertex Yaesu Australia. Rumour has it that they
are already practicing for the Sunday Morning Cricket Match
and hope there is a healthy roll up of regional hams to make
up good numbers for the FNQ and NQ teams.

Secure your accommodation now by getting in contact
with Toni or Bruce at -
Cardwell Village Beachcomber Resort and Van Park
1800 005633 07 40668550 fax 07 40668941
43A Marine Parade Cardwell QLD 4849


JUNE 9
Westlakes will have a display stall at the Lemontree Passage Bushfire
Brigades Fete on Saturday 9th June


JUNE 9-10
The South East Radio Group annual convention, which incorporates the
Australian Foxhunting Championships, will be held at the Scout Hall in
Mount Gambier SA, on the Queen's Birthday weekend, 9-10 June 2007.
Further information from:
http://serg.mountgambier.org/


July 7+8 - GippsTech
Conference for VHF, UHF & SHF enthusiasts in Australia.
Held at the Gippsland Campus of Monash University in Churchill, about
two hours drive east of Melbourne.
www.qsl.net\vk3bez\index.htm


SEPTEMBER 21-23
North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention
Happening in twin cities of Thuringowa and Townsville.




REWIND - A LOOK BACK IN HISTORY
(Will McGhie VK6UU is WIA National Historian)

Radio Yesteryear is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving the
history of radio in Australia.

Current project is the history of early A.M. broadcasters from 1920 to 39.

During their research, it quickly became obvious that our early
broadcasting industry was actually started by licensed amateur operators
with experimental broadcast licenses. In addition, many of these early
amateurs became the first engineers, and established most of the early
commercial and A.B.C. stations.

Radio Yesteryea seek your cooperation in assisting them with information
that you may have on these pioneering amateurs.

As their research is actually on broadcast stations, (bless their lil triodes)
they have decided that amateurs

Must have held an Experimental Broadcast License.

Must have broadcast between 200 Khz and 1600 KHz.

Must have broadcast speech and music.


RadioYesterYear are especially keen to obtain a copy of an article entitled
"50 Golden Years of Broadcasting in Australia: the Amateur Contribution".

Yours in nostalgia radio,
Bruce carty,
Honorary Chairman,
Radio Yesteryear Inc.,
2 Karoom Street,
Kariong, NSW, 2250.
Ph: 02-43401740.






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