开云体育

QNEWS AUGUST 25 2024 - VK4 ON AIR

--------------------------------------------------------------------*

DID YOUR CLUB TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?


--------------------------------------------------------------------*

THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD FROM OUR AUDIO SERVICE
Available in Audio RIGHT NOW

QNEWS thanks to Tony VK7AX can be found on
www.vk7ax.id.au/wianews/
203.31.7.19/wianews/

QNEWS audio ready to download thanks to Brendan VK4BLP from
www.wiaq.org.au

Also search QNEWS (make sure it IS the Ham Radio QNEWS)
in your podcast.



--------------------------------------------------------------------*


VK4 SILENT KEYS @ WIA YEAR FROM MAY 6 2024

SK CALL SK NAME DATE ADVISED BY

VK4PS ALAN STEPHENSON 23/05/24 (vk4zz)
VK4FANG ROGER HARNDEN 22/07/24 (vk4zz)
VK4CWJ GORDON WEBSTER July 2024 (vk4vp)
VK4SWR JOE SEBAST5IANI 03/07/24 (vk4zz)


--------------------------------------------------------------------*


Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking.


One of the treats of amateur radio is to take part in the recognition of
special
interest groups. Sometimes it is a contest with certificate as a memento and
sometimes it is just knowing you were there on a special day. This weekend
has been
one of these events and the special interest group is a small one which
aims to
unite others in promoting and enjoying the spirit of amateur radio. Of
course, I
refer to the Ladies Amateur Radio Association.

After the broadcast you still have the opportunity to log a few contacts
in the 44th
ALARA Contest. Pop over to the website and look at the rules under the
contest
heading. Remember you can use contacts on Echolink if you are unable to
get on air.

Amongst the general community, there is a perception that radio amateurs
are sweaty
older men playing with strange things in their man caves. ALARA is a group
that
proves that this pursuit is one that all people who can hold licence can
get joy out
of being a ham. Its great to show the flag, so to speak, and we can
certainly show
our support for the members of ALARA dot ORG by joining in the contest.

It is almost frightening to think that it is the cusp of Spring and that
heralds a
new period of operations on shortwave with the increased temperature comes
different
modes of radio propagation. Although reports at the moment are showing
various bands
are alive and kicking and giving good global contacts, particularly with
the grey
line. There are suggestions that the estimated peak in solar activity for
this Cycle
25 was reached earlier this month.

If we have reached the peak, according to the observations, going by past
experience
we should still have another 2 to 3 years of good radio conditions ahead
of us. So
with Christmas not too far in the offing, it might be time to look at some
of the
interesting gear coming on the market. The Christmas elves are very
inventive and
you could find a nice surprise under the tree, this year.

I would like to remind listeners that a great addition to the WIA News
Service is
the video adaption by Bevan, VK5BD. You can watch on YouTube and get the full
broadcast quality audio with graphics to play at your convenience.
Recently there
have been issues in my locality with no rebroadcasts on 2M so having this
as a
further alternative has been a boon. This is not to forget that the text
and audio
is available for download from the WIA dot ORG dot AU website.

I have been subscribed to the news in text for many years, even back in
the heyday
of packet radio. Being able to listen can bring out things that might be
missed if
you a reading when rushed, distracted or tired.

So it is Good luck in the Contest and 73.



I’m Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that’s what I think….how about you?



-------------------------------------------------------------------*


Social Scene


SUNFEST Saturday September 14 at Coolum Civic Centre. (vk4vp)



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





TO SUPPLY QNEWS ITEMS:-

Send SCRIPT to qnews@...
send audio to

QNEWS Tips to get MORE out of your weekly newscast on VK4WIA

If you would like to submit club news items for inclusion in
QNEWS broadcasts, please email your item in text to:-

qnews@...

THEN submit audio:-

To submit audio email qnews@... and ask for the current
password then read "how to submit items" in the weekly news page on




Remember the sooner you submit audio material the more the likelihood
of it being broadcast in the very next edition QNEWS. Each item will
only be broadcast once, if you want a couple of mentions, please
submit different slants to keep your event 'fresh .‘

Subscribe: [email protected]
Group Owner: [email protected]
Help: [email protected]

TO CEASE GETTING THIS EMAILED SERVICE:-
Unsubscribe: [email protected]

-----------------------------ENDS------------------------------------*