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2025 MARCH 23 WIA NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA ------------------------------------------------------------*

THE BEST NEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK

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NATIONAL NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING MARCH 23 2025 BROADCASTING ON THE BIG LOOP
IN OUR 30th YEAR OF NON STOP NEWS

THIS WEEK:-

WIA DIRECTOR GILES KIRBY VK5GK WITH SOME TIMELY REMINDERS

WIA AFFILIATED CLUB TARCinc SHOWS OFF IN TOWNSVILLE
BUT WAIT - THERE'S MUCH MUCH MORE IN THIS EDITION OF NEWS FROM THE
WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA.

FROM OUR STUDIOS AT 221 B BAKER STREET I'M VK4 BAKKER BAKER GRHAM
I'M EDITOR GRAHAM VK4BB

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This is WIA Director Giles Kirby, VK5GK, and this is the board update.

Two items to update you on this week.

WIA Survey.

Its been a year since the new amateur radio licence conditions came into effect, and nows your chance to have your say!

The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) wants to hear about your experiencehow the transition has been for you and how the new
administrative processes have impacted your amateur radio activities.
Weve put together a quick 10-minute survey for all Australian radio
amateurs and the link is available on the WIA Website.

surveymonkey.com/r/RDDVYPP

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the new class licence arrangements. Have you had to present the new documentation as proof of your licence? How has the revised callsign allocation process affected you, especially in the Australian External and Antarctic Territories?
Your feedback is completely confidential, and every response helps us
advocate for improvements with ACMA and the Department of Communications and the Arts (DoC&A).

The survey closes at 23:59 on April 13, 2025, so dont miss out!
Click the link, take the survey, and share it with your fellow amateurseven
if theyre not WIA members. This is open to all Australian amateur
operators.

Thank you for your timeyour voice matters!
WIA Merit Awards

WIA Merit Awards to be awarded at the Annual General Meeting to be held in Bendigo over the weekend of 3rd and 4th May 2025 will close shortly. If you know someone that has made a contribution to Amateur Radio that you feel
should be recognised with an award then please let us know.

A nomination form is available on the WIA web site.

wia.org.au/members/wiaawards/about/

This was Director Giles Kirby, 73s.

AUSTRALIANA

WA Police has expanded its deal with Motorola Solutions to cover the introduction of automatic number plate recognition (APNR) capabilities.


The expanded agreement will see WA Police deploy the latest version of
Motorola Solutions PSCore mobile app, which has been deployed across the
police forces entire fleet on more than 6000 mobile devices.


The expanded app has been deployed in more than 80 police vehicles. The APNR capability has been integrated via Apple CarPlay to make it easier to use
while negating the need for additional equipment.


WA Police Force Superintendent for Technology Portfolio Dean Snashall said
the expanded capability will be able to bolster both officer and community safety.


Real-time ANPR data helps to ensure that frontline officers are more aware of potential risks and able to make better decisions, he said.


This latest evolution of Motorola Solutions PSCore application helps our officers to document incidents faster and more accurately, freeing more of their time to protect our communities.


The PSCore app is also helping the force better respond to incidents
including domestic and family violence, by enabling officers to record incidents from the field and automatically alert partner agencies and support services.

tinyurl.com/yxymree9
( GovTech Review )

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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.

2025 Hamvention Awards.

Technical Achievement Award Dr, Kristina Collins KD 8 OXT serves as the
Chief Operations Scientist for the HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station Network.

Special Achievement Julio Ripoll WD4R, Julio received his first amateur
radio license in 1977. In 1980, Dr. Neal Frank, then Director of the
National Hurricane Centre (NHC), requested an Amateur Radio station within
the NHC to facilitate communication with the Caribbean during hurricanes. Julio's initial two-year assignment with the NHC has since extended to
45 years, covering over 100 hurricanes.

Amateur of the Year Neil Rapp WB9VPG, Neil earned his Novice ticket at the remarkable age of 5, making him one of the youngest licensed amateur radio operators ever. Currently a visiting professor of chemistry at Xavier University, Neil has a rich history in education.

In 2019, Neil co-founded and became the camp director of Youth On The Air (YOTA) Americas, which connects young amateurs with peers through activities that encourage their continued involvement in amateur radio.
Neil's contributions to the amateur radio community extend further,
including being a reporter and anchor for Amateur Radio Newsline.
In the US, the ENTIRE 6 GHz band will be opened up to a greater operation of unlicensed VLP, or very low power devices under an FCC final rule that takes effect on May 5th.

The band, which comprises frequencies between 5.925.7 and 7.125 GHz is used
by mobile service, fixed service and fixed satellite service across four sub-bands. VLPs, which include wearable devices, augmented-reality devices
and health-care monitors, typically have an integrated antenna and cover
short distances.

This latest action by the commission provides greater spectrum for various portable devices operating with the same power levels and operational requirements of other VLP devices.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced that the agency has launched a
massive, new deregulatory initiative.

Specifically, the FCC has opened a new docket, titled In re: Delete,
Delete, Delete, in which the agency seeks comment on EVERY rule,
regulation, or guidance document that the FCC should eliminate for the
purposes of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens.

This action follows the Trump Administrations decision to usher in
prosperity through deregulation.

Still on the hill we hear that US President Donald Trump has signed an order
to strip back the federally-funded news organisation Voice of America,
accusing it of being "anti-Trump" and "radical".

A White House statement said the order would "ensure taxpayers are no longer
on the hook for radical propaganda", and included quotes from politicians
and right-wing media railing against the "leftist", "partisan" VOA.
VOA, still primarily a radio service, was set up during World War Two to counter Nazi propaganda. It is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world.

Mike Abramowitz, VOA's director, said he and virtually his entire staff of 1,300 people had been put on paid leave.

SpaceX secured permission March 7 to provide direct-to-smartphone satellite services at higher power levels to improve connectivity beyond the reach of cell towers across the United States.


The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said it is allowing SpaceX to emit more power into spectrum bands adjacent to its partner T-Mobiles frequencies, provided it does not interfere with other networks following concerns from rival telcos.


Companies such as Verizon and AT&T, which have partnered with direct-to-smartphone start-up AST SpaceMobile, warned that increased
emissions could degrade the performance of terrestrial mobile networks in the United States and create interference risks.

Read more
SpaceNews: bit.ly/4bQvVfM

On March 11, the amateur radio community in Bangladesh came together for a memorable Ham Gathering.

This event, organized by Bangladesh DX Club, aimed to bridge the gaps
created over time and bring hams from all across the country under one roof
to share a meal, camaraderie, and discussions on the future of amateur radio
in Bangladesh.

The event saw an overwhelming response, with around 135 operators & guests attending from various districts. Some notable attendees included S21L,
S21MB, S21AM,S21RC and many others. Their presence and enthusiasm truly made the evening special. Operators from different corners of the country
travelled long distances to be part of this gathering, reinforcing the spirit of the amateur radio community.

HELLO, MOON TO EARTH? ANYBODY HOME? PICK UP NOW.

If you've ever waited for a phone call that just never came, you might appreciate my story this week, thanks to Newsline, especially if your caller happened to be on the moon.

That much-awaited wireless call from the Moon to the Earth will just have to
be put on hold - for now. Nokia's 4G LTE network was expected to be put
through its paces from the south pole of the lunar surface following the
March 6th landing of the Athena Lander.

Athena arrived with Nokia's Network in a Box, or NIB, on board. Like its predecessor lander - also built by Intuitive Machines - the lander tipped
over upon arrival and, with its solar panels blocked from receiving the necessary recharge from the sun, the mission was quickly declared over.

Undaunted, Nokia pointed out that the company did successfully deliver the moon's first cellular network and powered it up for 25 minutes to transmit
data and receive commands from the Earth. Hopes were high, though, that
there would be more to report. After all, this mission was supposed to help facilitate communications in 2027 aboard Artemis III. That mission is to be NASA's first human spaceflight to the moon since 1972 and astronauts are expected to be wearing spacesuits that have integrated 4G LTE capabilities courtesy of Nokia and Axiom Space.

Of course that's still two years away so....until then, hold all calls,
please.
The fight to keep AM radio as a mandatory service in new cars, including electric vehicles, is alive and well in New York City.

One historic AM station in Manhattan has taken matters into its own hands to advocate for the senior band. A full-page advertisement by 77 WABC Radio
was run in the New York Post, urging consumers to only buy cars that come equipped with AM radio. The ad touts AMs importance stating that FEMA
relies on the service to reach 95% of Americans during emergency situations,
a well-known argument in favour of the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle
Act.

Speaking to car manufacturers that have plans to drop AM as a service, it explicitly says: Dont support companies that dont care about your safety
in a time of need. You should know the companies that dont put you and your loved ones safety first.

See the advert here:-
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OPERATIONAL NEWS - A FELIX VK4FUQ PRESENTATION

We are pleased to announce that the results for the 2024 79th Annual Oceania
DX Contest have been released! You can see the results news on the link
in this weeks text edition of wia national news.

oceaniadxcontest.com/news/1910

(vkcc)
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NOW CONTEST WISE:- 2025
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The IARU 100th Anniversary Centennial QSO Party.

The IARU CQP will be held for nine days, beginning Saturday 12 April and
ending Sunday 20 April. This event will celebrate 100 years of the IARU

(sarl)

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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.

(nzart)

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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

(nzart)
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VK Shires Contest 7th - 8th June 2025

wia.org.au/members/contests/wavks/

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NZ Straight Key Night

Next New Zealand Straight Key Night will be held Sunday 8 June
from 9pm to 10pm NZDT (0800 to 0900 UTC) on 80 metres.

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DX WINDOW TO THE WORLD.
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MARCH 2025
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Radio amateurs in Scotland have been on the air throughout March using
special callsign GB 1 KBR.

This, to celebrate the start of the official handover of the Commonwealth
Games Kings Baton by His Royal Highness King Charles the third at
Buckingham Palace for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Activity has been noted on on HF, SSB, CW and digital modes.
QSL via Logbook of The World, eQSL and QRZ.com

(rsgb)

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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/

(ard)

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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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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.

(rsgb)

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Don, KW7R is active as V73KW from the Marshall Islands in the north
western Pacific Ocean. He is there on a work assignment until
September and in his spare time, he operates CW and FT8 on various bands.

QSL V73KW via Logbook of the World.

(RSGB)

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South Africa.

On 20 May 2025, the South African Radio League will celebrate its 100th anniversary.

The SARL Centenary Marathon QSO Party has been running since 1 January and throughout the year, the SARL, with the aid of its members and associated clubs, are on the air with special event call sign ZS 100 SARL, as well as
the permanent call signs ZS 6 SRL and ZS 9 HQ and from April

Several awards will be available, see web page mysarl.org.za

(sarl)

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British Railways Amateur Radio Society is running special event stations
GB0LMR and GB2SDR during 2025 to celebrate 200 years of train travel.


Operation will be mainly focused on 40m but there may be additional activity
on other bands.


QSL via the Bureau.

(RSGB)

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Joel W5ZN, Secretary International Amateur Radio Union advises the
Singapore Amateur Transmitting Society (SARTS) has closed its 9V QSL
bureau effective February 14, 2025, and is no longer accepting cards.

(eHam)
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Our I.A.R.U. celebrates its centenary this year (2025).

Since its founding in Paris, France, IARU has worked tirelessly to
promote innovation in amateur radio and to encourage the growth of
the service in communities throughout the world.

VI 100 IARU is a special event callsign transmitting from VK3 to help
celebrate the IARU Centennial.

qsl via MO 0 OXO
A team of operators from DARC is active until the 27th of April using
special callsign DA 0 IARU. The station is operating to celebrate the
100th anniversary of the IARU.
A 9 100 IARU is the special callsign for the Bahrain Amateur Radio
Society to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the International
Amateur Radio Union. Look for activity for five days each month
(which days don't ask me! HiHi) during 2025. QSL via EC6DX.

(qrz.com / 425 dx news / rsgb)

Celebrating the centenary of the International Amateur Radio Union
the local divisions of the Belgian IARU society will activate 28
YES TWENTY EIGHT special event stations between 15 March and 15 May:

ON100I, ON100A, ON100R, ON100U
OO100I, OO100A, OO100R, OO100U
OP100I, OP100A, OP100R, OP100U
OQ100I, OQ100A, OQ100R, OQ100U
OR100I, OR100A, OR100R, OR100U
OS100I, OS100A, OS100R, OS100U
OT100I, OT100A, OT100R, OT100U

In addition, members of the UBA Board and HF Committee will be
active as OQ 0 IARU and OR 0 IARU. A series of certificates will be
available, see uba.be/en/news/uba-iaru-100-event for the details.

(425 dx news)
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PC 80 TT is the special callsign for members of VERON Leiden to celebrate
the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands during
World War II (5 May 1945).

Look for activity now until June One

QSL PC80TT via the bureau to PI4LDN.

The special call sign honours the memory of Rudolf Tappenbeck (PCTT),
a pioneer of Dutch amateur radio who died in Neuengamme concentration
camp 1944.

(425dxn)
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Over in "the Motherland", the RSGBs weekly news broadcast GB2RS is
celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations, special callsign GB70RS is active throughout the year. The callsign is
being operated by radio amateurs who help to deliver GB2RS each week and
could include Newsreaders and RSGB Headquarters staff.

Unlike here in VK , in the UK RSGB have to have separate news readers for
each frequency.

You can listen out for RSGB operators on all modes and all bands, with
activity taking place at any time, although you are particularly likely to
hear them before and after the GB2RS broadcasts.

Find out more via the GB70RS page at QRZ.com

(rsgb)

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Special event station LZ 75 IPA is active right throughout 2025
celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Police
Association.

QSL via Club Log's OQRS, or direct to LZ 3 HI.

(425 dx news )

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NET ADVICE

SA Maritime Net

Worth a listen when propagation is in, is the South African Maritime Mobile
Net which provides weather reports and maintains contact with sailing
vessels from around their coastline and the high seas.

The net operates 7 days a week.

06:30 UTC and 11:30 UTC on 14 316 kHz high seas net.

06:35 UTC and 11:35 UTC on 7 120 kHz coastal net.

(SARL)
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WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ARDF

IARU Region 3 ARDF Workshop

Ken Yamamoto JA1CJP, Secretary of our IARU Region 3 reminds us all of
an amateur radio direction finders workshop TODAY Sunday March 23.

It happens at 0600UTC

Radio Amateurs who are wanting to participate should register on the
website shown in the text edition of this weeks WIA NATIONAL NEWS, best
read at wia.org.au

forms.gle/o6M5shMWiRVFNQph8

(nzart)

WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ASTRONOMY (and Wireless Weather)

Solar Max Is a second Peak coming?

Last October, NOAA and NASA announced that Solar Max has arrived.
Only half the sun got the memo.

The majority of solar activity has been happening in just one of the suns hemispheresthe south. The solar superstorm of May 10, 2024, for instance,
was caused by a monster southern sunspot. It makes you wonder, is the other half of Solar Max still coming?

For forecasters of the solar cycle, this raises an interesting possibility: Maybe the northern peak is still coming.

Indeed, there are signs in February 2025 that the pendulum is swinging.
This current month, March, sunspots have been more evenly distributed
between the two hemispheres, a sign that activity may be shifting north.
This discussion focuses attention on the north-south balance of sunspots.
A northern shift in the months ahead could herald a second peak and another year or two of excellent auroras before Solar Cycle 25 finally peters out.

(M0OXO)

WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - FINAL FRONTIER
AMSAT-VK Secretary - secretary@amsat-vk.org

SONATE-2, a small satellite from Julius-Maximilians-University in
Wrzburg, Germany was founded in 1402 and is one of the oldest institutions
of higher learning in Germany.

Now it has reached even higher when SONATE-2 was launched into space.

A team led by Hakan Kayal, head of the Professorship for Space Technology, spent three years developing and building the satellite, which is about the size of a shoebox. Shortly after the satellite was launched over Madagascar, the first contact was made at the mission control centre on campus.

One aim of the Wrzburg space mission was to demonstrate that it is possible
to train an AI autonomously on board the satellite. SONATE-2 was to learn to independently recognize and photograph anomalies on the Earth's surface,
an important step towards increased autonomy for small satellites.

In addition to the primary AI payload, there are three other payloads on SONATE-2 that have also been successfully tested including an amateur radio payload that offers two amateur radio services to we radio amateurs
worldwide. Key frequencies are,

CW Beacon at 145.840 MHz
APRS Digipeater at 145.825 MHz
Slow Scan TV at 145.880 MHz.

(eHam)

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NASAs SPHEREx and PUNCH missions were launched together on, March 11.

SPHEREx stands for:-
Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization
and Ices Explorer.

It will collect data on more than 450 million galaxies along with more than
100 million stars in the Milky Way in order to explore the origins of the universe, contributing to NASA Sciences key goals to discover the secrets
of the universe and search for life elsewhere.

Along for the ride was a second mission, PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the
Corona and Heliosphere), a mission consisting of four satellites operating
in concert. These small sats will observe the Suns corona as it transitions into the solar wind, supporting NASA Sciences key goals by creating a broad awareness and understanding of how the Sun creates conditions that influence Earth and space, which is increasingly part of the human domain.

(twiar)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - IOTA
iota-world.org/

Pierre, VE 3 KTB, is using the callsign VY ERC from the Eureka Amateur
Radio Club station on Ellesmere Island, IOTA Number NA-8 until the 2nd of April. He is operating CW, SSB and FT8 on various bands.
For QSL details see QRZ.com.

(newsline 2472)

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Members of the EI DX Group are using the callsign 6 Y 7 EI from Jamaica,
IOTA Number NA-97, only until the 24th of March.
Listen for them on 160-6 metres where they will be operating using all
modes. QSL via M OXO.

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Adrian, HJ4ADR, is operating holiday style through to the 26th of March
using the callsign HJ 4 ADR / .
He is operating from Providencia Island, IOTA Number NA-49 on 40 and
10 metres using SSB and FT8.
See QRZ.com for QSL details.

(newsline 2472)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO

TARC did the 2025 Defence Welcome to Townsville Expo.

1st March, the birthday of both the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Navy saw the running of the Defence Welcome to Townsville Expo, organised by the Directorate of Regional Engagement, Defence Member and Family Support, Joint Support Services Division, Military Personnel Organisation, Department
of Defence.

The Welcome Expos are held in communities where Defence members are
stationed and have been held in Townsville for many years. The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc. has participated in many of the Expos under the leadership of RAN Veteran Iain Morrison VK4IGM to fly the Amateur Radio flag
in the Defence Community. The 2025 Expo was supposed to have been held on Saturday 8th February but had to be deferred due to Defence personnel being deployed in North and Far North Queensland to support relief efforts during
the Monsoon Weather Event. With Cyclone Alfred safely out at sea (for Townsville) and with most Defence personnel back in town, the Expo was held
at Townsville Stadium, Murray with excellent weather and good attendance
from exhibitors and Defence families.

theTARCinc was there in strength with fearless leader Iain/VK4IGM assisted
by Richard/VK4PQV, Dave/VK4HDG, Lyndall/VK4ZM and Gavin/VK4ZZ setting up at 7-30am with battery operated audio-visual display, a working HF/VHF/UHF transceiver, a HF Loop antenna on tripod, a hands on send your name in Morse Code setup, a live demonstration of Steve/VK4GFR Kiwi-SDR remote controlled receiver, pamphlets and give away copies of Amateur Radio Magazine and Back-scatter. The team were joined by Wallaby Bob/VK4WJ and were kept busy catching up with members of other community organisations (Flinders Region
Girl Guides have already grabbed us for JOTA) and fielding enquiries from Defence families. The TARC stand was visited by Grant/VK4GWA who was
involved with running the Townsville Aero Modellers stand just down the
lane, Marion and Joe/VK4AM (a RAAF veteran), Mark/VK4TSV, Jo and Ben/VK4YT, Peter/VK4PJH and Sammi and Snow/VK4ME (an Australian Army veteran) and we visited Nigel/VK4NAR - The Sallyman - for the occasional coffee refill. We
also took turns in going to see Iain/VK4IGM driving a Tuba for Townsville Brass.

We were visited by the youth leader of Florence Bay Rovers - they are keen
to become radio qualified during 2025.

The Midday closing time came around too soon and packing up only took half
an hour!

The hams finished up and were well satisfied that the presence of Amateur
Radio was well re-energised amongst the Defence community and community
groups in the Townsville region.

Iain/VK4IGM thanks everyone who assisted with the Expo display and hopes for
a good roll-up for the early 2026 event.

(QNEWS)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - MILITARY
Recordings of military transmissions can be found on the
Signal Identification Guide Wiki at
sigidwiki.com/wiki/Category:Military

W4LX - CONTACT,- OVER.

Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club (FMARC) honours World War II heroes
at Buckingham Field, Florida, March 18 - 20 with a special live radio event using callsign W4LX

W4LX will operate daily on 28.360, 21.360, 14.270, and 147.345 MHz.

A special certificate is available. Guests attending will be able to watch
and listen as operators make contacts to honour the men and women who
trained at the base.

Established in 1942, and originally known as Buckingham Army Airfield it was
a significant military training base during World War II. The base played a crucial role in training aerial gunners who served on bombers like the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator. At its peak, the airfield had
thousands of personnel, multiple runways, and extensive facilities,
including barracks, mess halls, and training ranges.

The call to work again? W 4 LX

fmarc.net

(arrl)

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

You may remember last year we brought you the news of the "new, special,
youth plaques" available to encourage participation by the under 25 year
olds in the Oceania Contest.

Well results are in BUT There was NO eligible entry for the Australia Youth Phone plaque in 2024.

The same. no eligible entries received for either of the Oceania Phone Youth Multi Operator or the Oceania CW youth Multi Operator plaques.

However all is not lost with 4 youth entries from Oceania and 4 youth
entries from the rest of the world.

From outside Oceania winner of the World Youth - Phone section is Grigori Ankin at station RL3A and the North American Phone Youth plaque winner is

Max Freedman N4ML.

SPEAKING OF CONTESTING:- YOTA Contest 2025

Organized by the IARU R1 Youth Working Group in cooperation with the
Hungarian Amateur Radio Society, the aim of the YOTA Contest is to
increase youngsters activity on the air, strengthen the reputation
of the YOTA programme and demonstrate support for youngsters across the
world.

The next 2 sessions of this year's YOTA Contest will be held
19 July
29 December

yotacontest.mrasz.org
( OceaniaDXcontest.com / IARU1 )

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IT'S A DATE

Clubs are welcome to email text with audio for this section

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

VK4 - Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club REDFEST April 12 at
Deception Bay North State School. (wiacal)

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)

HamFest 2025

The Moorabbin and District Amateur Radio club is pleased to announce the
2025 HamFest will be on Saturday 10th May, 2025 with doors opening at 10am.

This year's event will be held at The Kingston City Hall located at the
corner of Nepean Highway and South Rd, Moorabbin.

The Moorabbin Radio Club's annual HamFest is proud to be Victoria's biggest with displays and sales of new and preloved equipment. This event supported
by commercial traders with specials on offer, as well as the many second
hand traders, and is an event not to be missed for anyone interested in
Radio Communications and Electronics.

As well as many bargains available on the day, there will be major and minor door prizes, light refreshments will be available.

Trader table bookings online at mdrc.org.au/hamfest

General enquires can be made by emailing Graeme Lewis
vk3gl@wia.org.au
or 0418 171601.

Proudly Victoria's biggest Hamfest - A Must see, must come event!!

73 Graeme VK3GL

VK2 - Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club's 49th Annual Field Day Weekend
at Wauchope Showground Hall June 7 and 8 (wiacal)

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@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@wia.org.au
Submitting news items

If you would like to submit news items for possible inclusion
in the VK1WIA broadcasts, please email your item in text to nationalnews@wia.org.au and don't JUST send url's links or
posters, but take the time to pen YOUR contribution.

To submit audio, email nationalnews@wia.org.au
and send BOTH the audio and the text

We would appreciate items certainly no longer than 1.5 mts in
length as we only have a half hour.

Remember the sooner you submit material the more the
likelihood of it being broadcast in the very next edition of

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