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THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD FROM OUR AUDIO SERVICES
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Contact QAC by HF Radio 3.605 Mondays 7:30pm after QNEWS
QAC qac(AT)wia.org.au OVERSEES HAM RADIO MATTERS IN VK4
QNEWS newsroom qnews(AT)wia.org.au USE TO SEND US YOUR NEWS STORIES!!
QTAC qtac(AT)wia.org.au HANDLES TECHNICAL QUERIES
QTC qtc(AT)wia.org.au AR MAGAZINE COLUMN
QAC office officers :-
VK4AHW Harvey Wickes
VK4AQ Ross Anderson
VK4BY Don Wilschefski
VK4UH Kevin Johnstone
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The wia office address is:
The Wireless Institute of Australia
P.O. Box 2042
BAYSWATER VIC 3153
Telephone: 03 9729 0400
Fax: 03 9729 7325
AR MAGAZINE—VK4 QTC COLUMN
Written by Chris Comollattie VK4VKR
news for ar magazine to qtc(AT)wia.org.au
QNEWS BROADCAST march 07 2010
Welcome to Qnews from VK4WIA. I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP wondering if I still
have the internet.
When we changed QTH, almost 18mths ago, we found that we were eligible for
satellite "broadband" via the Australian Broadband Guarantee. Duly the
processes were completed and the ground station equipment installed, at
government expense.
As the summer season started, an email arrived from the ISP advising that
the outside (roof mounted) equipment could overheat and the frequency of
the back channel transmitter drift outside the pass band of the satellite's
receiver. Before summer had started this year, we got the same reminder.
Being in the sub-tropical zone, this is really re-assuring that the gear
you're using has a basic major design flaw. We averaged about 6 hours loss
of service daily when the inside thermometer reached 32degC.
Well, this year, connectivity had been getting progressively poorer and the
dropouts were occurring before the outside temperature reached the critical
level. After 2 days without service but after the passing monsoonal rains,
I got onto the ISP tech support line. Seems the outside equipment also suffers
moisture ingress.
We are waiting for the replacement equipment to arrive and the local
installer to do the repairs.
Am I glad I took the extended insurance cover?
There are consultations going on between the government and the satellite
service supplier. If your satellite internet was supplied through the ABG
program, call them on their toll free number (1800 883 488) if you are having
equipment problems.
now do I have service to file this report?
I’m Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and That’s What I think... how about you.............?
GYMPIE
www.gceginc.org.au
Trevor Taege, VK4BAT
I’m Trevor Taege, VK4BAT with news from the Gympie Communications &
Electronics Group:
The Club is happy to advise that the 2 metre repeater is operational again,
now at the temporary location at Chatsworth.
The repeater was off-air for only one day and after identifying and removing
a faulty lightening arrester in the feed line, acceptable coverage was
restored to the Gympie region.
Base station reports from the Sunshine Coast through Maleny to Maryborough
along with a few reports from mobile stations were gratefully received to
assist with troubleshooting.
The IRLP node 6464 is also back on line and operating fine.
The Club’s Monday evening net was held at the usual time of 7:30pm with good
signals into the repeater.
The next step toward the move to Mt. Boulder is to obtain solar panels and
batteries and then set up these and associated equipment for testing at
Chatsworth.
And now a reminder to any amateurs that may be interested in assisting the
WICEN operators at the International Rally of Queensland.
The car rally is to be held predominantly in the beautiful Imbil Forest areas
over the weekend of Friday 30th July through to Sunday 1st August.
Please contact the GCEG Treasurer or Secretary who will put you in touch
with Gary VK4ZGB for more information.
Your assistance would be appreciated and this event would be a good way to
learn more about the practical side of field communications as first time
operators will be teamed up with experienced members.
It’s now less than two weeks until the John Moyle field day contest and
Gympie Club members participating are reminded to prepare equipment to take
to Mt. Wolvi.
Please let Barry VK4KKN know what you are planning to bring along.
For Gympie Area News, I’m Trevor Taege, VK4BAT.
ROCKHAMPTON
IRLP NODE 6973 ;
e-mail vk4acc(AT)wia.org.au
Secretary Clive 4928 1173
http://www.radarc.cjb.net/
This is Doug VK4DUG from the Rockhampton and District Amateur Radio Club.
Work is being carried out by Brian 4QB on a rather impressive piece of
brass tube which masquerades as a 23 centimetre slot antenna, the electrics
for which was previously assembled and tested by Marcel VK4TMH A suitable
location with a generous coverage for the beacon is at present being
negotiated before a working bee will be arranged.
With the renewed interest in Fox Hunting and requests for comm.’s support for
motor rallies, Open Days at the Heritage Village, and the anticipated trip to
Clairview for the May day weekend, (and its famous auction) the RADAR Club is
assured for a busy year.
The next important happening will be the RADAR Club’s Annual Meeting to be
held on the 17th March (that’s the 3rd Wednesday of the month) at the usual
meeting place, the SES Building on Charles St. North Rockhampton at 1930 hrs.
Both the President Jack JRC and the Secretary Clive ACC will not be able to
attend (both gallivanting in other countries or oceans). But don’t be afraid
to attend for fear of election or appointment to one of these positions as
they have both indicated their willingness to accept re-election should you
so decide.
As an added attraction for you to attend it should be noted that Brian,
(an ex radio inspector from the local area) will be attending the meeting to
give a talk and share his vast knowledge with members. It should be an
interesting night.
73 from Doug.
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
vk4wat(AT)wia.org.au
www.treclub.org.au
G’day this is Dale VK4DMC from the Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club
located on the Atherton Tablelands.
This week our president John VK4TL penned some timely words for our monthly
club newsletter TREC-NEWS which is distributed throughout Queensland and
elsewhere.
John has a background as a broadcast engineer and has been a licensed ham
for over 50 years.
So, without further ado over to John.
"How easy it is. We used to build all of our gear before WW2 and after it
when AR88, BC348s etc were abundant we built the transmitter. In the 50s
along comes Donald Duck and a few of us made SSB transmitters.
It has all progressed to the point where we no longer build anything.
It horrifies me to see new hams buying a dipole. What could be more simple
than two measured lengths of wire connected to a piece of coax. The essence
is that the self satisfaction of achievement has gone. When we chase DX we
gang up in a mob waiting our turn at a special DX contact. Where is
character in the ham of today who will get his DX on his own merit.
Well there are still plenty around who do still build in particular antennas
and amplifiers. $10,000 for an Alpha, no fear, get some Russian tubes and
look on VK ham classifieds for some parts, that's the way. Many hams are
frightened individuals who will not even look at the 240 volt connections
in their gear. Some will call an electrician.
Having worked in the Broadcast industry most of my working life I assure all
that if one observes all the normal safety precautions all will be well.
I am still here and I might add no ill effects of radiation from high power
radiation from the antennas. I did work on the pirate radio ships in the
English channel where you could wander the ship’s deck with a lit fluorescent
tube in each hand.
Let us put fear aside as a reason for not constructing certain projects and
continue ham radio as a do it yourself hobby".
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit(AT)wia.org.au
4773 1196 or 0408 001142
po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
www.tarc.org.au
GREETINGS!
THIS IS DON VK4FNQA, WITH ALL THE GOOD NEWS FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND,
THIS MORNING, I PASS ON CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MASTER OF TIME AND SPACE,
IAIN VK4IGM, FOR BEING THE 500TH CALLER ON THE NEWS CALLBACK SESSIONS IN
TOWNSVILLE FOR THE CURRENT WIA YEAR.
WANT TO REALLY KNOW HOW ACCURATE YOUR RECEIVER, TRANSMITTER OR TEST EQUIPMENT
IS IN RELATION TO FREQUENCY ? AT THIS TUESDAY EVENINGS TARC PROJECT NIGHT,
THE THEME IS CALIBRATION, WITH CLUB TECHNICIAN AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
DON VK4MC GIVING THOSE WHO ATTEND A CHANCE TO CHECK THEIR EQUIPMENT AGAINST
SOME SERIOUSLY ACCURATE FREQUENCY AND TIME CALIBRATION SOURCES. THE PROJECT
NIGHT STARTS THIS TUESDAY AT 7-30PM AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
HERE IS AN ITEM THAT WILL INTEREST THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE 2009 NORTH
QUEENSLAND AMATEUR RADIO CONVENTION. DURING THE BOOT SALE IAN VK4ZT SOLD A
LABTECH DUAL TRACE OSCILLOSCOPE TO AN AMATEUR BUT CAN NOT REMEMBER WHO IT
WAS. COULD THAT AMATEUR CONTACT IAN AS THE USERS MANUAL HAS BEEN FOUND!
IAN CAN BE CONTACTED ON 47799668.
SHOCK ! HORROR ! THE TIME IS GOING QUICK AND IT IS NOW ONLY TWO WEEKS UNTIL
THE JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY ! TARCADIANS AND SUPPORT CREWS WILL BE OPERATING
VK4WIT CLUB STATION LOCATED AT BLUEWATER SCOUT DEN, JUST A SHORT 20 MINUTES
DRIVE NORTH ALONG THE BRUCE HIGHWAY FROM THE THURINGOWA CBD. NOT MANY
OPERATORS HAVE INFORMED RICHARD THAT THEY ARE GOING AND BECAUSE OF THIS THE
ENTIRE OPERATION IS IN JEOPARDY !
SO, STOP THINKING ABOUT IT AND CONTACT TARC CONTEST MANAGER RICHARD VK4FRJG
ON MOBILE 0400339543 FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR LET HIM KNOW YOU ARE GOING ALONG.
FINALLY, NEWS THAT A REGULAR TARC SOCIAL GATHERING IS STARTING UP THIS MONTH
AND WILL HAPPEN ON THE FOURTH SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM NOW ON.
TARC PRESIDENT KEN VK4QZ HAS OBSERVED THAT TARCADIANS DO HEAPS FOR EVERYONE
IN THE COMMUNITY BUT DO NOT HAVE MANY EVENTS WHERE THEY CAN SOCIALISE
TOGETHER. SO, BRING YOUR BREKKIE ITEMS DOWN TO THE BARBEQUES LOCATED EITHER
SIDE OF THE ENTRY TO STRAND JETTY, MAKE BAKE AND COOK ALL THE WHILE WHILST
SOCIALISING IN ONE OF NORTH QUEENSLANDS AWARD WINNING SETTINGS.
BREAKFAST WITH THE PRESIDENT WILL BE HAPPENING THIS MONTH FROM 7AM,
SATURDAY 27TH MARCH.
ARE YOU PROMOTING THE CENTENARY OF ORGANISED AMATEUR RADIO IN AUSTRALIA
AND IF NOT, WHY NOT...
WELL, THATS ALL THE QNEWS FOR THIS SUNDAY 7TH MARCH... THIS HAS BEEN DON
VK4FNQA IN TROPICAL PARADISE FOR THE TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC, AND
YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO; AND ENJOYING QNEWS FROM VK4WIA..
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