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VK National News 10Aug25
Weekly news from the WIA:
MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2025-08-10.mp3
Text edition:
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2025 AUGUST 10 WIA NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA
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THE BEST NEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK
THIS LINK IS A VIDEO VERSION OF NEWS COMPILED BY VK5BD BEVAN
tinyurl.com/WIA-News-Videos
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NATIONAL NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING AUGUST 10 2025
IN OUR 30th YEAR OF NON STOP NEWS
THIS WEEK:-
Angelo VK2NWT WIA Affiliated Clubs coordinator. -
An IARU region 3's ham licence increased by over
ELEVEN HUNDRED PERCENT Jason reveals which country shortly. -
Oonoonba Historic World War Two Bombing Site in Townsville to be
activated by a special event call and Gavin VK4ZZ has the details. -
"Raspberry Pi5 for amateurs" a book review by John Gieroszynski VK1JG.
and Col VK3GTV looks at RigPi 4, a comprehensive remote station manager
for the Raspberry Pi.
BUT WAIT - THERE'S MUCH MUCH MORE IN THIS EDITION OF NEWS FROM THE
WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA.
I'M EDITOR GRAHAM VK4BB
WIA
JOIN THE WIA
tinyurl.com/yyj87b9y
Hello everyone, this is Angelo VK2NWT, WIA Affiliated Clubs coordinator.
Several times a year, the WIA conducts online meetings with Affiliated Clubs as an online Webinar for the purpose of briefing members on a range of topics the WIA is working on. The meetings are hosted by WIA President Scott Williams along with several presenters discussing the range of topics on the meeting agenda.
In coming together, these meetings are a great platform for communication between the WIA and Affiliated clubs from all over Australia discussing the topics presented and I encourage Presidents from all Affiliated clubs to participate on behalf of your membership. Those club presidents that cant attend for some reason should nominate someone else from your committee to take your place and represent your club.
A couple of days ago I sent an email to all Affiliated Club Presidents with advice of the upcoming Affiliated Clubs Webinar which will be held on Sunday the 14th of September and times relative to your time zone. The email includes the draft agenda for the meeting though I ask all Club Presidents to consider other topics they may wish to raise for inclusion if time allows during the meeting. If time does get away from us, then suggested topics will be taken under advisement and possibly included in the next Affiliated Clubs meeting. Please send your suggested topics to me via email at clubs(at)nationaloffice.wia.org.au
So, to all Affiliated Club Presidents, please check your inbox for the email and pencil in the date, Sunday the 14th of September. I urge any club that has not received the email to contact me so that I can ensure I can get it to you.
For WIA National News this has been Angelo VK2NWT
AUSTRALIANA
Communications Alliance, the peak body of the Australian telecommunications industry, has published an updated mobile device Standard to enable future emergency alerts on smartphones in Australia.
The NMS will utilise cell broadcast technology, a modern and secure system to send emergency alerts to mobile devices in a targeted area. Cell broadcast can be used to send alerts to millions of devices almost instantly, with the ability to target devices in specific areas affected by natural disasters, or even nationwide.
Cell broadcast is an internationally proven technology with in-built privacy and security protections, no opt-in requirements, and the ability to bypass Do Not Disturb settings to ensure emergency alerts are delivered. The NMS will thus provide a more modern technology compared to the current Emergency Alert system which is used to send basic text (SMS) messages to mobiles or voice messages to landlines in affected areas.
When bushfires, floods or cyclones hit, the first thing Australians do is reach for their mobile, CEO of Communications Alliance, Luke Coleman said. When the NMS is operational, people in affected areas will be able to receive time-critical alerts on compatible devices which could have the potential to save lives during emergencies.
commsalliance.com.au/publication/as-ca-s042-1-2025/
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS is with thanks to Amateur Radio Daily, ARRL,
DX-WORLD, eHam, Hackaday, IARU, IRTS, NEWSLINE, NZART, RAC,
Radioworld.com, RSGB, SARL and the World Wide sources of WIA.
Several International Amateur Radio Union societies and more than 2,000 individuals have filed their concerns with the US Federal Communications Commission over a request by a US broadband communications company' to use frequencies between 430 and 440 MHz for a planned constellation of 240 commercial satellites.
AST SpaceMobile was recently approved for the use of the amateur radio band on an experimental basis for a low-earth orbit satellite known as FM1, which is the prototype for the company's planned mobile phone connectivity from space. The FCC has assigned the callsign WP2XRX, which does not expire until July of 2027.
The Radio Society of Great Britain, referring on its website to its own filing to the FCC, said that the company's proposal for its constellation has stirred [quote] "an unprecedented response from the amateur radio community." [endquote]
Radio Amateurs of Canada participated during the reply phase of this
proceeding, which concluded on August 5, 2025. They coordinated closely
with the ARRL to ensure Canadas response was both complementary and
constructive. The shared goal is to uphold and defend Amateur Radio access to the 430-440 MHz band.
RAC has also consulted with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, ensuring that Canadian regulatory authorities are aware of the proposal and the concerns voiced by Canadian Amateurs.
Obviously the IARU have also wade in expressing concern, as has our own WIA. In speaking with our Secretary and ascertaining the board had dropped a submission to the FCC our Editor Graham VK4BB suggested to the Secretary it would be an idea if the board talk here had that item, either by the next rostered member to present or better still the WIA President.
Swedish amateurs who have received the new entry level class certificate are identifying themselves with the country's new callsign prefix, "SH."
These amateurs can be heard on 40, 20, 15, 10, 6 and 2 metres, where they are permitted to use a maximum of 25 watts of power.
The threat of that tsunami in Hawaii is calling attention to an effort by broadcasters in Honolulu to regain access to police scanner information.
Media outlets have been unable to access police and fire scanner radio communications since February 2022 when a new digital system began encrypting the frequencies used by the citys emergency agencies. Broadcasters are working to change that, and a bill under consideration in the Honolulu City Council might get the job done.
The media and publics timely access to emergency-related information is essential to keeping the community safe from dangerous situations such as active shooters, armed and dangerous individuals, and violent crimes, the proposed bill says. It adds that the release of timely and accurate information to broadcasters and other media outlets helps in the prevention of misinformation spreading within the community, which it says can cause panic and public distrust. To access the information, the proposal says a station would need to hold a valid license from the Federal Communications Commission or have a verifiable track record of professional journalism.
Journalists dont simply broadcast what they hear they use scanner traffic to mobilize teams, verify facts, and prepare accurate bulletins.
The Bouvet Island 3YK team begins packing for the long trip starting in August, hoping to complete this part of the preparation by the end of September. According to their July 27th press release, equipment is being shipped from Italy, Bulgaria and the US to Norway where the team plans to meet later in Oslo for two workshops.
Activators expect to be on the island for at least 21 days. Their scheduled departure date from Cape Town South Africa is the 1st of February, 2026.
Pakistan's government has approved its first change to the fee structure for radio-based services in 25 years. More than 1,100 licence holders, including amateur radio operators and private radio networks, are being affected by a fee hike.
According to media reports, fees remained unchanged until now despite Pakistan's inflation rising by more than 700 percent.
Pakistan's fee is increasing from 450 rupees to 5,000 rupees!
Theres a new resource from ARRL documenting the history of ham radio.
Radio Alpha is the ARRL Museum and Research Library. It is available for viewing at arrl.org/museum
It aims to serve as a definitive repository of information, offering detailed descriptions and contextual data on pivotal figures, influential organizations, pioneering companies, transformative inventions, and iconic equipment that have shaped the amateur radio landscape. Radio Alpha addresses the critical need for a centralized, reliable, and easily navigable archive of amateur radio's past.
Recognizing the fragmented nature of existing historical data, this database will consolidate diverse information sources into a single, cohesive platform. Users will find meticulously researched entries, cross-referenced to provide a holistic understanding of the connections and evolutions within the hobby. A core principle of Radio Alpha is universal accessibility. Therefore, the database will be entirely free to access, ensuring that researchers, historians, enthusiasts, and the public can explore its contents without barriers.
THE BALKANS
The ISTRA Contest Conference is taking place October 912th in Pore, Croatia. This conference is quickly becoming Europes most vital gathering
of contest operators. What started as a bold idea between friends has evolveddespite COVID delaysinto a globally attended, three-day immersion in radiosport. With over 250 participants and growing interest from outside the Balkans, the event now draws contesters from across Europe, the Middle East, and U.S.A.
But this isnt Friedrichshafen or Dayton. There are no booths. No gear to buy. Instead, ISTRA offers live, interactive presentations:
young operators debriefing DXpeditions,
station builders explaining the guts of their setups,
doctors addressing health in contesting.
Held on the stunning Istrian coast, ISTRA isnt just for contestersits also a rare invitation for spouses and families to enjoy world-class food, swim in the Adriatic, and savour the wines and quiet beauty of inland Croatia.
VIDEO AT tinyurl.com/ym4wdjvu
Kolkata's rich legacy in radio communication is being celebrated and
advanced through a week-long Amateur Radio Workshop, jointly organised
by OSCAR INDIA and Sister Nivedita University (SNU).
Taking place this past week, concluding tomorrow, Monday August 11, at
the SNU campus this immersive program is being hosted by the All India
School of Management and Information Technology.
This initiative follows the success of HAMFEST INDIA 2024 and once again
reaffirms SNUs commitment to nurturing tech-savvy, globally connected
youth. The workshop has been designed for students, hobbyists, and tech
enthusiasts keen to explore the world of ham radio -- a fascinating blend
of communication, innovation, and disaster readiness.
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OPERATIONAL NEWS - A FELIX VK4FUQ PRESENTATION
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NOW CONTEST WISE:- 2025
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Remembrance Day Contest
This contest is held every year on the anniversary of the end of
World War II, in honour of the Australian amateurs who lost their
lives in wartime.
This contest is unusual because the trophy goes to the Australian
state or territory that scores the highest level of activity.
Next contest 16th & 17th August 2025
Contest Manager is Alan Shannon VK4SN vk4sn(at)wia.org.au
wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest/
Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club Saturday the 16th of August, will open
their doors at 8am for the Remembrance Day Contest for 2025. They invite
all Radio hams for a day filled with radio and yarns. At midday a sausage
sizzle and drinks then it's to make contacts on HF, VHF & UHF.
(vk2wi news)
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SHINE A LITTLE LIGHT - REGISTER NOW!
The International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend will take place from 00:01 UTC on Saturday 16 August to 23:59 UTC on Sunday 17 August. Started in 1993 by the Ayr Amateur Radio Group in Scotland as the Northern Lighthouse Activity Weekend, ILLW now coincides with many countries' honouring of lighthouses each August.
The event is not a contest and participation is free. Each station's operators decide on which bands and modes they will operate, there are no restrictions on antennas or power and each station must be operated in compliance with the operators license. Amateur radio operators are encouraged to enjoy the event and make as many contacts as possible.
This year, International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend will run from
0001UTC on the 16 August to 2400UTC on the 17 August. The event usually
attracts more than 500 lighthouse entries located in over 40 countries.
(SARL)
illw.net/
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A.L.A.R.A. CONTEST always the last FULL weekend of August.
All licensed operators throughout the world are invited to participate. Scout and Girl Guide groups are encouraged to participate using their Club's equipment and callsign.
YLs work everyone; OMs work YLs only.
Combined phone and CW run over 24 hours Saturday 30th August 0600 hours
ending Sunday 31st August at 0559 hours UTC
All HF Bands except 160m & WARC Bands and adding to the fun of this test,
contacts made on ECHOLINK will also be accepted.
alara.org.au/contests/
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WESTLAKES CUP
13th of September 8:30pm until 9:30pm local time
thats 1030 to 1130UTC.
Operation is Phone on 80 and 40 metres, and all Australian stations may
be worked.
(vk2wi news)
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Oceania DX (OCDX) Contest
The Oceania DX Contest is managed by the Oceania DX Contest
Committee, info(at)oceaniadxcontest.com
The OCDX contest is Oceania's only international style contest where
contacts with stations all over the globe are able to participate.
Oceania stations may contact any station for QSO points whilst
non-Oceania stations are required to contact any station in Oceania
for QSO points.
The contest runs over the first two full weekends in October and has
SSB, CW and SWL categories
wia.org.au/members/contests/oceania/
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YOTA Contests December
The Fishers Ghost Amateur Radio Club are hosting the inaugural
VK YOTA CONTEST, the entire month of December.
And for our overseas viewers/listeners never fear, it IS open to you as
well.
It is best to avoid the usual 5 by 9 quick contest exchanges. You are
encouraged to have a rag chew during the QSO with the youngster, and
help them feel part of this hobby!
Objective of the VK YOTA CONTEST is to promote and increase activity of
Youngsters on the Air.
yota.fgarc.org.au/
Then just 3 days from the end of what we call the VK YOTA CONTEST comes
ROUND 3 of the YOTA contest organized by the IARU R1 Youth Working Group
in cooperation with the Hungarian Amateur Radio Society.
DECEMBER 29.
A great way to gain extra contacts for the VK Contest organised by
Fishers Ghost AR Club.
yotacontest.mrasz.org
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NOW THE DX WINDOW TO THE WORLD.
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DX WINDOW - AUGUST
News of a Special Event Station
To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific and the end
of hostilities in World War Two, members of The Townsville Amateur Radio
Club Inc. will be activating the Oonoonba Historic World War Two Bombing
Site in Townsville Australia with a number of portable HF SSB Stations on
Sunday 17th August, co-inciding with the Remembrance Day Contest and the
International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend.
The operators will be on-air from 0800 to 1700 Townsville time
(2200 to 0700UTC) utilising club callsign VICTOR KILO FOUR ALPHA TANGO
VICTOR on 40, 20, 15 and 10 metre bands.
The Oonoonba Historic World War Two Bombing Site is activated each year
for the AM and CW on ANZAC Day event as well as the bombing anniversary
on 29th July.
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Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Korea
(15 August 1945), members of the Korean Amateur Radio League's
Chungbuk HQ will be active as HL80V on 1-31 August.
(425dx)
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Celebrating the Deutsche Amateur-Radio-Club's 75th anniversary,
four special callsigns have been activated by DARC till 31 October:
DC7, D5D, DD7, DK7 and DR75DARC.
See darc.de/der-club/referate/dx/sonderdiplome/
for the "75 Jahre DARC" certificate.
QSLs via the bureau, or direct to DL2VFR.
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It was 25 years ago but We Do Remember You.
Special Event to Honour the Victims of 9-11:
New York City Shanksville PA. and Washington D.C.
September 06 00:01 UTC ending Thursday September 12, 23:59 UTC.
Many members of the Alabama Contest Group will activate K4A for the
fifth year. This year's event will be called "9-11 We Do Remember."
SSB, FT8, CW, and RTTY on all bands 160 through 10 meters, including
WARC bands.
(ard)
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Celebrating the 68th anniversary of Malaysias independence
(31 August 1957), members of Terengganu DX (West Malaysia)
are active as 9 M 1957 M until September 30. They are operating
SSB, CW and FT8 on 80-10 metres.
QSL direct to 9 M 2 RDX
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REMINDERS
VI 8 POL on air 13-29 September.
QSL is via VK5PAS.
More information on VI8POL can be found on QRZ.com
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Once again special callsign 4 A 2 MAX will be activated August 1 - 31
in remembrance of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe.
Activity is on 80-6 metres SSB, CW and digital.
Born in 1894, Father Kolbe (SP 3 RN) was killed on 14 August 1941 at
Auschwitz.
QSL via LoTW, eQSL, QRZ Logbook, or via EA5GL.
qrz.com/db/4a2max
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CROATIA
9 A 169 TESLA
This is a special callsign that will be used until 31 December in
celebration of the 169th anniversary since the birth of Nikola Tesla
(10 July 1856).
QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW, Club Log, and QRZ Logbook.
(425dex)
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CATS & DOGS
During the month of August, especially around 8 August (International Cat
Day) and 26 August (International Dog Day), a number of stations will be
active to raise awareness of pets in need - those who have been
abused, abandoned or neglected - and to encourage adoption for those
who have yet to find a home and a family forever.
Special "cat" callsigns include DA0CAT, DL0CAT, GB4CAT, GB9CAT, W1C,
and YL1CAT
Special "dog" callsigns include DA0DOG, DL0DOG, GB4DOG, K2D, and YL1DOG.
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BOOK REVIEW
By John Gieroszynski VK1JG.
"Raspberry Pi5 for amateurs" written by Dogan Ibrahim G7SCU and 2E1GUC
Ahmet Ibrahim 2E1GUC, is the ideal beginners book for those amateurs who
want to try their hand at adding SDR radio to their experience and is
available, for purchase, from Amazon.
The book is intended to help install the operating system and then
configure it to include RTL-SDR devices. Because the OS operating system
is Unix based most of the instructions can be applied to your regular
Linux home computer regardless of distro that you like to run. It also
covers Bookworm which is the latest OS that can be run on the Pi5.
There are many tips you would not find in older versions of books that
relate to SDR installation. SDR radios can do all the differing
transmissions we would be subject to such as DAB, QSST, FreeDV, FLRIG,
Qtel EchoLink, WSJT-X, APRS and Morse2Ascii. The Pi5 has the performance
that earlier versions of Pi could not achieve. For those that are willing
to try their hand with LCD displays and other interesting hardware for
small POTA sized packages, or amplifiers for Lora this is a great
starting point. As well for anyone wanting to dabble in Python code
examples whether access is local remote or VNC, all is explained.
I found that many of the terminal examples as well as working without
modification were kept simple allowing users to be able to understand
and build on their experience.
I hope you find this a worthwhile addition to your library.
Regards John Gieroszynski VK1JG.
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WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ASTRONOMY (and Wireless Weather)
HamSCI will host a meteor scatter QSO party in August and again in December. In just a few weeks, the August event will take advantage of the Perseid meteor shower and allow amateur radio operators to conduct QSOs via MSK144 mode. HamSCI expects hundreds of participants on the 6 meter band August 11-12.
In addition to QSOs, HamSCI is requesting audio recordings of decoded pings. This is possible through the WSJT-X software suite.
A second party will take place December 12-13 during the Geminid meteor shower.
(ARD)
In rural India, students at a school for boys are being rewarded for their faith in the technical expertise of amateur radio operators. The lightning-arrester project they have been collaborating on for several years with the hams is ready to be considered for a patent.
WIA NATIONAL NEWS EDITOR, Graham Kemp VK4BB, tells us what comes next.
Leave it to we ham radio operators to know how destructive, and even fatal, a lightning strike can be. That's why a number of years ago educators at a school in rural West Bengal, India, sought input from local hams for a project by physics students to help protect farmers when they are caught in the fields during storms and lightning strikes. According to reports in the Indian media, the homebrew, affordably built device, which resembles a bicycles wheel, has been evaluated by the Central Power Research Institute. It also received recognition in 2020 at the National Children's Science Congress, a national showcase for innovative technology devised by youngsters between the ages of 10 and 17. Jason VK2LAW back in the December One edition of this the WIA National News, noting that it affixes a wheel-like component to the top of a high bamboo pole. An electrical wire connects it to metal in the earth to ground it.
The secretary of the West Bengal Radio Club said in media reports that 40 such devices have already been put in place at 40 locations throughout northern Bengal where the fields for the farmers and their animals are moist and marshy.
Now the waiting begins: The Times of India reported that the patent application for the project was filed on the 27th of July.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - FINAL FRONTIER
AMSAT-VK Secretary - secretary(at)amsat-vk.org
AO-123 FM Transponder to Enter Continuous Service
The FM transponder on AO-123 has been activated on periodic basis since its launch in late 2024. Beginning this weekend, it is expected to enter
continuous service if no issues are observed.
AO-123 (ASTRU-1) is a 12U CubeSat mission designed by Russian and Chinese
university students for education and amateur radio. The amateur radio
station provides tele command uplink and telemetry / digital image downlink.
A new SDR based transceiver was developed for ASRTU-1 to provide
communication and experiment resources to radio amateurs, including a V/U
FM transponder, a UHF telemetry downlink and a 10.5G image downlink.
The uplink is 145.850 MHz with a 67 Hz CTCSS tone and the downlink is
435.400 MHz.
[ANS]
Skyfall AeroVironment (in partnership with JPL) has announced a fun new
Mars rotorcraft mission concept, which builds on the success of
Ingenuity.
The mission more-or-less carbon-copies Ingenuity SIX (6) six times,
sending a small swarm of ~2 kg rotorcraft to the red planet, the swarm
would be equipped with sub-surface radar and better imaging capabilities.
The missions primary goal is to conduct a subsurface water survey and
survey potential landing sites for future human arrival, currently
anticipated in the 2030s.
This Skyfall mission would target a launch as soon as the 2028 Mars
transfer window.
(orbital index)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - MILITARY
Recordings of military transmissions can be found on the
Signal Identification Guide Wiki at
sigidwiki.com/wiki/Category:Military
youtube.com/@militaryhfradio244
open.spotify.com/playlist/28SXuX8vL2wHbnfCS0uBVF?si=d9ee366a38a4472e
SPY V SPY
The RSGB National Radio Centre has confirmed that the first of its Summer
Spy Transmitter events took place August 5. Two further events take place
14 and 20 August.
This family-friendly activity will turn you into spy hunters as you
explore Bletchley Park looking for hidden transmitters. The event starts
at 10.30am and spaces are limited to 12 groups. Full details of the
activity are available on the Bletchley Park website.
Bletchley believe you me IS the place to visit no matter WHEN you are in
the UK.
(Front Page News RSGB)
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
It's off to Russia for this item.
A radio game with elements of sports disciplines of radio sports "Military Radio Operator" is an outdoor game for beginners. No special knowledge or skills are required to take part in the radio game. The radio game is available for Russian children from 8 years old and older. The purpose of the radio game is to introduce the participants to the elements of the sports disciplines of radio sports in a playful way.
The program of the radio game specifically includes various types of shooting, which are interesting to almost all children. It is the "shooters" that make it popular.
At the same time, the program includes "amateur radio and radio sports" tasks: to assemble a radio circuit from parts of a Lego-type constructor, to find a camouflaged radio transmitter - "Fox" - using a radio receiver - direction finder, to decipher the text written on paper with dots and dashes - Morse code signs, as well as to transmit a message using portable VHF radio stations.
srr.ru/molodyozhi/radioigra-voennyj-radist/
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO
On a significant day for communication enthusiasts, a seminar focusing on the pivotal role of amateur or ham radio during natural disasters was held at the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commissions (BTRC) office.
More than a hundred amateur radio operators from across the country gathered to discuss and demonstrate the capabilities of ham radio.
Representatives from the Amateur Radio Society of Bangladesh (ARSB) addressed various challenges faced by operators. They sought assistance in integrating amateur radio into disaster protocols, resolving customs issues related to importing receivers, simplifying online licensing, and receiving formal recognition as first responders from government agencies. They also called for the provision of club call signs and the establishment of a nationwide repeater network.
Amateur radio activities in Bangladesh date back to 1979, gaining institutional recognition after the 1991 cyclone. To date, 813 individuals have received call signs through the Amateur Radio License Examination conducted by BTRC. The process of issuing licenses and call signs to 365 candidates who passed the 2025 examination is ongoing.
(QRZ)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- SOFTWARE FOR HAMS
RigPi 4, a comprehensive remote station manager for the Raspberry Pi 3 or
4, has been released as a free download.
RigPi provides a browser-based interface for rig and rotor control,
CW keying, logging, DX spot management, a radio and event scheduler
for group or club users, plus much more. RigPi can be used on phones,
tablets, PCs and Macs, or any computer providing a browser..
User accounts allow multiple users and radios to be controlled
simultaneously using the Hamlib libraries.
Many popular ham apps are provided in the RigPi image, including WSJT-X
and Fldigi.
RigPi is released under the MIT license, so it can be copied and shared.
For more information and to download visit:
rigpi.net
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IT'S A DATE
Clubs are welcome to email text with audio for this section,
nationalnews(at)wia.org.au
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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VK4 - Redcliffe Club CarBoot Sale Sat 30 August at club house (vk4tfn)
VK4 -SunFest at Beerwah Community Hall 25 Peachester Rd 9.30 Sept 13
(wiacal)
This is a new location much closer to public transport.
The address again is 25 Peachester Rd Beerwah
Here is your chance to grab a bargain, catch-up with folks you havent seen for a while for an off air rag chew, or just
enjoy the atmosphere. Tickets this year are cheaper than last year at just $5 for general entry and $10 for a traders ticket
that includes 1 general admission.
There will be raffles and door prizes and a mega auction with some great items on offer.
We are also having some technical information sessions and will be running an exam session if required.
There will be bacon and egg rolls, tea, coffee and soft drinks for sale as well.
There are nearby shops and its only a short 500m walk from Beerwah train station.
You could even make it a full day by bringing the family and spending the afternoon at Australia Zoo.
Open for trader entry from 8AM, while doors for general admission open strictly at 9:30AM.
Just go to vk4wis.org and you will see a big colourful flyer that has the details for entry ticket purchasing.
That's all for now, this has been Gordon VK4VP.
VK - Sep 14 4-5pm AEST WIA Affiliated Clubs briefing webinar (wiacal)
VK2 - Westlakes Field Day 8am October 26 on club grounds. (vk2wi)
VK5 - AREG's Amateur Radio & Electronics Sale Sunday 26th October
at David Roche Park, Kilburn (VK5QI)
VK - VKFF National Get Together October 24-27 Canberra. (vk5pas)
VK4 - GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY 2025 HAMFEST NOV 9
Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road. (vk4dmh)
VK7 - Miena HamFest Saturday November 15 10am (vk7news)
VK3 - Rosebud RadioFest, Eastbourne Primary School, Rosebud (wiacal)
November Sixteen.
VK2 - PICTON HAMFEST November 23 Picton Show Ground 8AM (vk2xqx)
Hello from Tony VK2TS for the Illawarra Amateur radio society
The Picton Show Society will be running the Picton HamFest on the 23rd of November 2025 at the Picton show ground on Menangle street Picton.
Please visit our club website at iars.org.au for an interactive map and details about the HamFest.
Please Call Steve at the Picton Show Society on 0421 109 694 if you wish to be part of the car boot sale.
That number again 0421 109 694
73 from Tony VK2TS on behalf of the Illawarra Amateur radio society
VK8 - Darwin Amateur Radio Club Xmas Party 6:30pm Dec 3 (wiacal)
VK - Dec 7 WIA Affiliated Clubs briefing webinar (wiacal)
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VK - WIA AGM May 2 at 2pm Albury VK2 (wiacal)
Reception Reports
No we DO like to hear where in the world you are listening to this,
the WIA NATIONAL NEWS SERVICE.
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(at)wia.org.au
Not only but also those watching us on YouTube, leave a comment , access
is just below the picture on screen and again tell us where and maybe
even the day and time you are listening
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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