LOCAL NEWS:
Last Saturdays meat tray Michael ( VK2CCW ) was again on hand to draw ( hopefully a new winner ) out of the barrel. Michael reached in and picked a winning ticket. The name on the ticket this week was Gloria. Congratulations Gloria. Gloria picked Michael out 3 weeks ago.
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Well Gloria has advised the committee that she will not be at the club next Saturday so meat pies and sausage rolls will once again be the main menu.
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Bill Johnson who was VK2FWGJ has sat and passed his Standard Examination. His new callsign is VK2LPU. Well done Bill.
While speaking of the Johnson family has anyone of you managed to speak to Jeff? Jeff is walking from Byron Bay to Steep Point WA. Jeff is into day 8
and is currently at Brewarrina. Jeff can be reached daily on 7045 mhz at 5 30 pm.. Check out Jeff's progress on the web by looking at
www.jeffswalk2.com
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Next Saturday 28th May 2011 the club magazine will be assembled in the club library starting at 1 30 pm. Any help will be much appreciated.
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Oxley region Amateur Radio field day Will be Sat 11 and Sunday 12 at the Tacking Point Surflifesaving hall in Matthew Flinders Drive, PORT MACQUARIE.
Special event callsign VI4BOR. ALL WELCOME.
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WIA National Field Day – Future Directions
Many radio clubs and individuals have now contributed to the success of the WIA National Field Day under the banner of Tune-In To The World - Amateur Radio Gets People Talking.
You should be proud of the publicity generated by your efforts.
The WIA National Field Day has now promoted amateur radio to the general public twice in the last 6 months. Many people are now more aware of our activities and some have even started to study or enrolled in your Amateur Radio courses.
I would firstly like to thank the WIA National Field Day committee consisting of Paul VK5PH, Gerard VK5ZQV and Fred VK3DAC, for the effort in guiding the first two National Field Days.
Regretfully, Paul has tendered his resignation from the committee to further pursue his family, scouting and other ar interests. I wish him good luck for the future. My thanks is also extended to Jim VK3PC, Graham VK4BB and Robert
VK3DN for their work in publicising the event.
Some people have asked about the participation certificates and I am pleased to report that both the inaugural 2010 and certificates for the 2011 events are now being prepared.
I apologise for the delay in the production of these certificates.
The date for submitting the Logs, Reports and Photos of the 2011 event was last Friday the 13th of May and the work of reviewing your recent efforts has already commenced.
The results and some of the photos will be published in both AR and via wia.org.au
Looking forward, I invite clubs and individuals to consider the ongoing development of the WIA National Field Day including the event name and catch phrase or slogan. Some comments have been received with the reports submitted.
I now invite interested individuals and clubs to submit your ideas that may assist to determine the future direction of this important amateur radio publicity event. Your input is requested by the 30th of June. I would also be pleased to hear your ideas in Darwin at the WIA Annual Conference.
Thank you
Philip Adams - VK3JNI
WIA
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The Future of RES.
Some of you may not be aware that the Radio and Electronics School could of closed. Someone had hacked or reworded a email that Ron Bertram had written.
This is a copy of an email from Ron which was passed onto me.
Greetings All
I have spoken with Ron and he tells me that although some smart alec has modified the wording of his original eamail ( you can see where the email diverges from classic spelling in this corrupted version sent out by Peter which is not Ron's style since he is skilled in the use of language and its spelling))
However Ron has told me that the email, despite the clumsy attempts to rewrite it, does still validly present the core arguments of his concerns.
Ron and his team are an important asset for amateur radio in Queensland as well as nationally and he has asked for the support of the amateur community
Ken Fuller VK4KF
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What the WIA had to say.
Date : 18 / 05 / 2011
Author : Michael Owen - VK3KI
The WIA makes the following statement for itself and for Ron Bertrand on behalf of the Radio and Electronics School.
The WIA continues to highly value the Radio and Electronics School as an extremely valuable contributor to the future of amateur radio in Australia. It is pleased to say that as a result of recent discussions the School is assured of the WIA’s continuing recognition of its role, and Ron assures everyone that the he has every intention that the school will continue to operate.
The WIA’s position is quite clear and is irrespective of any maliciously doctored version of an email from Ron that may have been circulated.
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Milestone for International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend
The 200th entry has been received from Jason Schlencker VK4FJGS, who will be at the Sea Hill Point Lighthouse on the tip of Curtis Island in Central Queenland.
Also adding excitement are some new countries. The latest being Absheron Lighthouse in Azerbaijan under the callsign 4J0LH.
Usually there are about 50 countries and last year we had a record 447 entries. The basic objective is to promote awareness of lighthouses and lightships, their need for preservation, promotion of amateur radio and International goodwill.
Germany has 34 registrations so far this year, just ahead of the USA and Australia on 28 each, followed by England, Netherlands and Sweden.
There are many more accessible and yet to be activated lighthouses around the world.
The 48-hour fun event is always held on the 3rd full weekend in August, which this year means August the 20th and 21st. Check out the details on the website ILLW.NET
Jim Linton VK3PC
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New radio listening guides for Asia-Pacific available
Latest versions of the PAL Radio Guides covering all AM [mediumwave] and SW [shortwave] radio stations across the Asia and Pacific region are now available from www.radioheritage.com. These include updates for 2011 with lots of new information in the mediumwave [AM] version.
These radio listener guides list all known AM and SW radio stations operating in the region - with detailed station data such as operating times, languages, location, and much more - across many thousands of individual stations.
Information in the new Pacific Asian Log Radio Guides is great for travellers, travel agents, corporates and others who need to keep clients and staff informed. Radio saves lives in emergencies [think earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand, floods in Australia] and these guides list the stations you need to know about across the region.
The PAL Radio Guides are compiled in Seattle [USA] by editor-in-chief Bruce Portzer from monitoring reports, official sources and feedback from listeners across the region.
Search the two guides online now by options such as location and frequency or download copies for your own personal use from www.radioheritage.net. Access is free for non-commercial use.
You can also search the other frequently updated online guides to Australian narrowcast AM radio [Australia 1611-1701 AM] and the New Zealand Low Power FM Radio Dial [NZLPFM Radio].
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WORLD NEWS FROM SOUTHGATE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB:
The Dreaded Broadband over Powerlines debate from the UK.
Text of Parliament PLT debate released
The official record of Wednesday's debate in the UK Parliament on the polluting Powerline Technology (PLT) has been released.
In the debate Mark Prisk MP, Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) demonstrated a lack of understanding about the serious radio interference problems caused by PLT. His response was riddled with errors and parts of it could have been scripted by Ofcom.Read the Hansard record of the PLT debate http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm110518/debtext/110518-0004.htm#11051896000002
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Have you wondered what our fellows Amateur radio operators are doing in INDIA?
Well check this out.
AMSAT INDIA May 2011 Newsletter available
The May 2011 issue of the AMSAT-INDIA newsletter is now available for free download.
Topics in this month's edition include:
- HAMSAT (VO-52) Completes Six years in orbit.
- Update- Meeting with distinguished guests from ISRO at AMSAT INDIA ground station.
- Update on the CubeSat Communication system project by AMSAT INDIA.
- High Intercept Low Noise Amplifier with GaAs pHEMT MMIC By: Goran Popovic AD6IW
- News from AMSAT organizations around the world
Download the newsletter from
http://amsatindia.org/Newsletter/AMSATINDIA-News-May_2011.pdf
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Do you have a news item that you would like read out on a broadcast? Contact Richard VK2FRKO on email address vk2frko@tpg.com.au
or give the item to Richard at the club.
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Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street, TERALBA - and is open on Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon
Also on a Tuesday evening from around 6pm. To make contact at other times, try dialling (02) 49 581588 where an answering service
operates. Visitors are alway welcome at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, long-life milk, and an interesting selection of biscuits.
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