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QNEWS - JUNE 11 2023 - VK4 ON AIR

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DID YOUR CLUB TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?


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FROM CB RADIO OPERATOR TO AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

Have you thought about getting your amateur radio licence?

This article will explain the easy process of going from a Citizen's Band
(CB) radio operator to a licensed amateur radio operator in Australia.

CB Radio operators are some of the most passionate radio enthusiasts in
our community! And just like amateur stations, CB operators enjoy the
thrill of contacting distant stations and also making friends over the
air. But CB is limited to a couple of bands and very limited power output.

Amateur Radio opens up a whole new world of possibilities! Once you have
your license, you are able to use a range of different bands and
frequencies – Everything from satellite communications to digital modes
(connecting you to repeaters all over the world!) If conditions on one
band are not ideal, you can often change to another band depending on the
time of day / and other conditions.

To begin with, it's worth noting that while CB radio operators are not
required to have a license in Australia, Amateur radio operators must
obtain a license from the Australian Communications and Media Authority
(ACMA) to operate their equipment legally.
The first step towards obtaining your amateur radio license is to acquire
the necessary knowledge and skills. This can be done through self-study or
by attending a course. (Your local amateur radio club will offer courses
and exam services, but you can also find lots of resources online to help
you.)

Once you have the required knowledge, you can apply to sit for the ACMA's
Foundation License examination. This exam covers topics such as radio
theory, operating procedures, and regulations. It is a multiple-choice
exam, and you need to score at least 70% to pass. You also need to sit the
practical exam, which covers the basics of setting up a station and other
basic skills. ( Note: For the Practical you need a 100% mark to pass.)
Once again, this is easy enough to do if you are willing to put in the
time and effort! And it is actually much easier
than you think!

After passing the exams, you will need to apply for your Foundation
License through the ACMA. The application process involves submitting the
appropriate forms, along with a fee. Once your application has been
processed and approved, you will be issued with your own call sign, which
you can use to identify yourself on the airwaves to stations all over the
world! (with amateur callsigns, you also have the option of applying for a
unique callsign and if its available, it will be assigned to you.)

It's worth noting that the Foundation License is the first step in a
series of license classes, each of which allows you to operate more
powerful equipment and access more frequencies. As you gain experience and
knowledge, you can progress through the classes, ultimately reaching the
highest class, the Advanced License!

Getting an amateur radio license is one of the most rewarding things you
can do as a hobby if you are interested in radio! (It opens up so many
amazing possibilities!)

We hope this information has been helpful to you. If you have any further
questions or would like more detailed information, please contact your
local amateur radio club who will be more than happy to help you with all
the information you need to get your callsign and on the air on the
amateur radio bands. Good Luck!


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

Here it is, almost mid year and have we got our calendar marked with all
the events
that are coming? If you are like me and many others, you will have noted
some things
that are on the agenda and you really need a reminder of the others that have
slipped the mind or whose dates haven’t been well promoted. I remember
when there
was a monthly newsletter devoted to VK4 news and events and it became an
insert with
Amateur Radio magazine. That was QTC. I remember when the national
magazine provided
dates of contests, DX expeditions and field days but as the costs have
increased the
publication has been reduced to a bi-monthly publication. That and along
with having
suitably enthusiastic contributors means that there seems to be less
notice being
given these days.

How do we get this information? In my area we have commercial and “free”
newspapers
which are a valuable source of date, time and place advice. We have many
bodies
which make efforts to inform members and the public by posts in social
media (and
seemingly less via web sites). Then if you sit and watch the TV news there
are both
paid and unpaid promotions broadcast, at least on a weekly basis. So in
the world
that is external to amateur radio, there are plenty of examples of getting
the
message out, so why aren’t we just as effective?

There is a certain mood in the world these days that seems to suggest that
doing
things is always for someone else. There is this invisible figure that
lets us all
down when things haven’t happened as the bush lawyers propound. The
trouble is that
amongst our ranks of radio, electronics and communications enthusiasts we
have
regular, ordinary people who just happen to enjoy this recreation when
life doesn’t
too far intrude.

The needs of living can overtake us and life and health and ageing are all
a part of
this great personal adventure. So realistically it is not the mythical
they that is
not doing things for us but as a group, a collective we can contribute
small pieces
which when put together bring a fuller piece of the story for everyone to
appreciate.

We have available to us a weekly broadcast which goes out on various
platforms and
which is there to help promote and relate the stories of amateur radio.
The more
clubs and individuals, QSL managers, contest managers and experimenters in
the wide,
wide field that is amateur radio come together and put the news out the
greater
support we will garner. The more participation we can raise the better.

Who is up for it?


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

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