• WIANEWS for WEEK COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 22 2024 (2/2)

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    up for HF, VHF and EchoLink communications. The radio society
    considered it a milestone for the camp with the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association getting on the air with an amateur radio club licence of
    its own, the Girl Guides were calling as 4 S 7 GGA.

    (arnewsline 2446)

    The International Scouts and Guides Jamboree on the Air, or JOTA, is
    just a few weeks away. If youre looking for activity ideas for the
    weekend, check out the Manly Warringah post on their web site.

    mwrs.org.au/2023/05/17/jotas-coming/

    A few ideas are

    Build an Emergency Radio Station

    Introduction to Shortwave

    See with your ears as well as your eyes - yes - Seeing Electronic
    Signals with an Oscilloscope.

    Morse Code

    Radio Battleships

    Code Breaking

    Slow Scan TV

    To give the youngsters a taste of international voice contacts, check
    on or near these calling frequencies:

    3.690, 7.090 and .190, 14.29, 18.14, 21.36, 24.96, 28.39 & 50.160 MHz.
    (vk2wi)

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    2024 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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    VK6 - PerthTech ON THIS WEEKEND.

    VK4 - GOLD COAST HAMFEST OCTOBER 13 at Nerang Country Paradise
    Parklands 231 Beaudesert-Nerang Road Nerang. (vk4DMH)

    VK5 - Amateur Radio Experiments Group Radio & Electronics Sale
    Saturday 26th October 10AM David Roche Park Kilburn (vk5qi)

    VK7 - Tasmanian Ham Conference November 2 and 3 Hobart. (vk7news)
    Held at the Sandy Bay Campus of UTAS.
    Get ready for the 2024 Tassie Ham-E-Con Amateur Radio Conference on
    November 2nd and 3rd 2024 at the Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre, Sandy
    Bay Campus of the University of Tasmania.

    This years conference theme focuses on cutting-edge innovations and advancements in amateur radio.

    Our three keynote speakers over the weekend are: Dr. Tamitha Skov
    WX6SWW, who will share insights on space weather, Dr. Justin Thurley
    who is our Tasmania innovation guru sharing insights into innovation
    mechanism and how they apply to Amateur Radio and Kristen McIntyre,
    K6WX, with her thought provoking presentation titled Ground is a
    Myth. There are many many other fascinating presentations including
    cyber security, artificial intelligence, contesting, high power, and
    much more that we will cover in future broadcasts and if we have
    piqued your interest then take a look at the website on the email
    edition of this broadcast.

    reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/

    While you are there take a look at our very impressive raffle prize
    pool that is growing by the day.

    We will also be celebrating 60 years of ICOM and there are some
    interesting announcements from the WIA and we will be hosting a
    discussion forum with an impressive panel exploring the secrets to
    energizing ham radio!

    With innovation at its core, this event is a must-attend for all
    radio enthusiasts. Book now!
    VK3 - SPARC Rosebud RadioFest November 17 at Eastbourne Primary
    School, Allambi Ave. Rosebud. (vk3pdg)
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