
    Divisional News
    ---------------

    Morse classes

    Morse  classes have now started at the Divisional Ofice 109 Wigram 
    Street Parramatta .

    This  Wwednesday night will be the last chance to join  our  final 
    class for this year.  Starts at 7 pm for next 7 weeks at a cost of 
    $30.00 for the course including handouts.

    Jim Walker VK2XJW Education Officer

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    Librarian's request
    -------------------
    The  WIA  (NSW)  Librarian requires a copy of the  FM  transceiver 
    Philips  FM  747,  circuit  diagram,  and if  board  circuits  are 
    available  for photocopying,  please send to the Librarian at  Box 
    1066 Parramatta 2124.

    Aub Topp VK2AXT, Librarian


    Federal News
    -----------

    The  ninth  International Amateur Radio Union Region 3  Conference 
    was  held in Singapore recently.  It was held over the  period  of 
    5th-9th  September at the Apollo Hotel in Singapore's  Chinatown 
    region. 

    Five members from around this country represented Australia at the 
    conference.  Last February the WIA's Federal Council voted to fund 
    a  delegation of four people to the Singapore conference.  In  May 
    the  Federal  Council appointed Kevin Olds VK1OK who is  the  IARU 
    Liaison Officer,  Neil Penfold VK6NE, Gavin Berger VK1EB, and John 
    Aarsse VK4QA,  as the official delegation. Wally Watkins VK4DO was 
    also credited as an observer.  He planned to attend on his way  to 
    the 7th ARDF championships in Europe. 

    However  at  the  July  Federal  Council  meeting,   Neil  Penfold 
    indicated that he would no longer be able to attend so the Federal 
    Council  voted to send Roger Harrison VK2ZRH as Vice President  in 
    Neil's place.

    The  topics  of  discussion at the Singapore  Conference  included 
    promotion  of  amateur radio in developing  countries,  a  program 
    devised  and launched at the 8th Region 3 conference in  Indonesia 
    in  1991;  matters relating to the concept of a commonly  accepted 
    amateur  radio  licence  between  countries;  amateur  satellites; 
    amateur  band  intruders,   and  misuse  of  amateur  bands;   the 
    international  HF  band beacon project;  amateur  radio  direction 
    finding; matters relating to education of prospective amateurs and 
    amateur  examinations,  and the consideration of the requiremnt of 
    Morse code ability for amateurs.    

    The  outcome of the conference sessions will no doubt be  reported 
    in length in Amateur Radio magazine in due course. 


    Dural report
    ------------
    It  has  been  a  while  since the members  were  last  informed  of 
    activities at the Divisional broadcast station here at Dural.

    The 6m/2m SSB transceiver,  removed from service earlier this  year, 
    was  deemed to be beyond economic repair,  and a replacement unit is 
    being sought.  As notified on previous broadcasts,  the 6m  repeater 
    was less than successful, and an alternative site has been found for 
    the receiver -- the paperwork to have this approved is in progress.

    How  popular would a 10m FM broadcast be?  We are considering adding 
    this  extra  facility  to our schedule,  to take  advantage  of  the 
    imminent licence conditions, and your feedback is sought.

    People  with climbing harnesses are needed to shinny up the  various 
    poles here,  to put the HF dipoles back where they belong; they were 
    lowered  to  make  way for the CSR tower and need  to  be  replaced. 
    Perhaps a "working bee" can be arranged,  with a barbecue afterwards 
    for  the  participants,  as there is a lot of cleaning up to  do  as 
    well.

    -- Dave VK2KFU, Dural Engineer


    Communications Day draws hundreds to Shepparton
    -----------------------------------------------
    The  Shepparton and Amateur Radio Club Communications Day held  on 
    the 18 September proved popular.

    The event was opened by the President of the Wireless Institute of 
    Asutralia,  Victorian Division,  Mr. Jim Linton, VK3PC. During his 
    address  Mr.  Linton  said that changes in licensing  requirements 
    will  soon make it easier for people from computer backgrounds  to 
    enter the hobby of amateur radio.

    Over two hundred amateurs and friends attended.  The majority came 
    from  regional  Victoria and southern New South  Wales.  A  number 
    travelled from the Melbourne metropolitan area and one group  from 
    South Australia.

    The  latest  communications  equipment was on  display.  The  club 
    wishes to thank:-
    A.J.  & J.  Coman Antennas,  Daycom,  Dick Smith Electronics, Icom 
    Australia,  Melbourne Satellites,  Nally Towers,  Strictly Ham and 
    ZRV Electronics for making the day a commercial success.

    Thanks also to John,  VK3LM and Alf,  VK3CQE for the slow scan  TV 
    demo, and Wayne, VK3XQA for the ATV display.

    Jan, VK3ALF and his catering team deserve a special thanks for the 
    5 star meal.

    All remaining space was taken up by the amateur traders who seemed 
    to purchase as much equipment as they disposed of.

    The  local  vintage radio club displayed a number of  beautifully 
    restored wireless sets from days long gone.

    Peter,  VK3YF,  Event  Publicity  Officer  for  the  Shepparton  & 
    District Radio Club,  said that the Communications Day was one  of 
    the  most  successful organised by the club.  This was due to  the 
    great support of wholesalers,  retailers and traders involved.  He 
    said  the  event will be held in September 1995 and  planning  was 
    already under way.

    The club hoped all who attended had an enjoyable day. Any positive 
    or  negative  feed  back  will  be  welcomed  at  P.O.   Box  692, 
    Shepparton, 3630.

    Peter O'Keefe Publicity Officer


    WICEN News

    There  are several events on the calendar this  month.   First,  a 
    reminder  about the VRA Annual Conference,  which will be held  at 
    Wagga  next weekend.   This conference celebrates the  VRA's  25th 
    anniversary,  and Max Walters has decided to call it a day,  after 
    serving  as  President  all  that time,  so  a  large  turnout  is 
    expected.  There  will  be a Dinner on Saturday,  and an  informal 
    gathering on Sunday.

    The  "Hawkesbury  Classic Paddle" is on the weekend  of  22nd-23rd 
    October; and as before, Kevin VK2CKD is in charge.  Kevin advises
    that  packet  radio  will be used in selected  locations  for  the 
    event.

    The WICEN Co-ordinators conference will be held at Charles Sturt
    University, Bathurst, on the weekend of 29-30th October, and all
    are invited.  The cost will be between $36 and $58 (depending on
    when  you  arrive)  for  meals  and  accommodation,  exclusive  of 
    Saturday night's dinner,  which will be held at a restaurant.  The 
    conference will commence at 0930 Saturday,  and the programme will 
    comprise  lectures  on  the  role  of  various  positions  in  the 
    organisation, to assist those in office (and to convince aspirants 
    that  it is not too hard),  together with guest speakers  on  "The 
    role of the VRA",  "WICEN in the DISPLAN", CREST, and other useful 
    topics.  There will be an opportunity after the dinner on Saturday 
    to voice your views,  and a short business session on Sunday.  The 
    agenda  and  full  details  will  be sent  upon  receipt  of  your 
    application,  which must be sent to Morton Williams VK2DEX by  the 
    14th  October,  and  a $10 deposit is required.   Topics  for  the 
    business  session are sought from RCO's,  and they must be sent to 
    the State Co-ordinator,  John Howard VK2AMH,  also before the 14th 
    October.

    WICEN is always looking for members to provide the community with
    communications assistance.  Write to WICEN (NSW) Inc, PO Box 123,
    St Leonards 2065 for further information, or come up on one of the
    WICEN  nets:  Blue Mountains on the first Monday of each month  at 
    8.30pm on channel 7175 simplex, Hunter each Wednesday at 7.30pm on
    channel  6900,  Northern Rivers each Wednesday at 8pm around  3610 
    kHz,  Central Coast each Thursday at 8.30pm on channel  7125,  and 
    Sydney  each Thursday at 9.30pm on channels 7150/8275.   If  there 
    are any other regular nets then we'd like to hear about them.

    -- Dave VK2KFU, WICEN (NSW) Inc. Publicity Officer


                          IPS WEEKLY REPORT
                          -----------------
                        23 - 29 SEPTEMBER 1994

    ISSUE No 39

    DATE OF ISSUE: 30 SEPTEMBER 94

    INDICES:
    DATE     23    24    25    26    27    28    29
    10CM     71    73    76    77    75    74    74
    A         3     6    13    16    13    12   ( 7 ESTIMATED)
    T        24    32    32    22    12    15    19


                         SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY

    SOLAR  ACTIVITY  WAS VERY LOW ALL WEEK. 

    THE  GEOMAGNETIC  FIELD AT LEARMONTH (WA) WAS QUIET  23RD-24TH 
    SEPTEMBER,  AND QUIET TO UNSETTLED OTHERWISE EXCEPT FOR  BRIEF 
    ACTIVE PERIODS ON 25TH AND 26TH.
     
    IONOSPHERIC  F2 CRITICAL FREQUENCIES AT SYDNEY WERE NEAR  PRE-
    ICTED MONTHLY VALUES,  EXCEPT FOR ENHANCEMENTS OF UP TO 50 PER 
    CENT DURING LOCAL NIGHT ON 23RD-26TH SEPTEMBER.  SPREAD F  WAS 
    OBSERVED 0N 25TH-26TH, AND 28TH-29TH.


        FORECAST FOR THE NEXT WEEK (30 SEPTEMBER - 6 OCTOBER)

    SOLAR:  VERY LOW TO LOW.

    GEOMAGNETIC:  QUIET  TO UNSETTLED WITH ACTIVE PERIODS FROM THE 
                  4-6TH.  ISOLATED MINOR STORM LEVELS ARE POSSIBLE 
                  FROM 4-6TH.

    IONOSPHERIC:  NEAR  PREDICTED MONTHLY VALUES.  SPORADIC E  AND 
                  NIGHT SPREAD F POSSIBLE,  PARTICULARLY FROM  THE 
                  4-6TH.

           COURTESY OF IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES, SYDNEY

           SUMMARY BY PAT VK2JPA ANARTS BROADCAST OFFICER


CLUB NEWS

    Australian Amateur Television Club
    ----------------------------------
    The next general meeting of the Australian Amateur Television Club
    will  be on October 9th,  as always the second Sunday of the month 
    commencing at 1pm, venue is Amateur Radio House Parramatta.

    On  this  occasion  the technical lecture will be  by  Vic  Barker 
    VK2BTV -- more information on that next Sunday. 

    There  are a few more of the 1.2 GHz receiver modules.  These will 
    be made available for members. 

    The  Australian Amateur Television Club members' barbecue will  be 
    held in November -- again more details next week.

    Attention all Amateur Television Club members -- JOTA is coming up 
    really quickly. If you can spare four hours on Saturday or Sunday, 
    to  stand  around and explain to others how  radio  with  pictures 
    works, then we need you. You are invited to contact Paul VK2UPB on 
    018 404 162, or you can contact Bob Barnes on 587 3491.

    Printed  circuit board open day for Australian Amateur Television 
    Club  members will be held at Bexley on October 30th.  The  object 
    will  be to make a PCB of your choice -- from a club,  EA,  or  SC 
    magazine project. 

    For  more information about the Australian Amateur Television Club 
    listen  to  the net on Tuesday nights from the Liverpool  area  on 
    146.625 MHz in the 2metre band commencing about 1930 hours, or you 
    can view them on their Oakdale repeater television transmission on 
    1250 MHz. 

    Information  on the AATC is provided by their  Publicity  Officer 
    Bob Barnes.   


    Parramatta Amateur Radio Club
    -----------------------------
    Just  a friendly reminder to club members and guests that the next 
    meeting of P.A.R.C.  (Parramatta Amateur Radio Club) will be  held 
    on Thurs. 6/10/94 at 109 Wigram St parramatta at 19.30 hrs.

    This is our general monthly meeting night.

    Our  Guest  Lecturer will be Richard Soulie VK2ARS and he will  be 
    talking on that often spoken about subject Home Brewing and  where 
    to get the materials!

    As  usual  tea coffee and biscuits and a good talk can be  had  by 
    everybody.

    Jim Walker VK2XJW President (The ghost who walks)


    Castle Hill Amateur Radio Club
    ------------------------------
    The  next  meeting of the Castle Hill Amateur Radio Club  will  be 
    held on the night of Wednesday, 12th of October, which is one week 
    later than usual.

    We  will  be conducting a social evening,  which will  include  a 
    videotape concerning WW2 electronic warfare.

    The  meeting will commence at 8pm and we will be meeting as  usual 
    at the Castle Hill Military Radio Museum.

    Visitors are always most welcome to attend.

    Pleas contact Ian O'Toole, VK2ZIO on 680 2112 if you would like to 
    visit the club.

    from Ian O'Toole
    Publicity Officer


    Orange and District Amateur Radio Club
    --------------------------------------
    Orange and District Amateur Radio Club invites members and friends 
    to  the October meeting this coming Friday night the  seventh,  at 
    7.30.

    Members  and guests are requested to try to arrive on time,  so  a 
    couple  of  urgent matters can be discussd before leaving  on  our 
    conducted  tour of the high-tech Email refrigerator factory.  This 
    is  the  visit that was originally planned for last month  and  as 
    usual visitors are most welcome.

    For our abbreviated meeting we have invited a local Scouts  Leader
    to  tell us of their plans for JOTA '94 and to recruit  operators. 
    We   also  need  to  arrange  for  operators  at  our   WICEN-type 
    communication  exercise at the "Gnoo Blas revisited car rally"  of 
    October 23.

    Members and subscribers to the famous ODARC Newsletter are advised 
    that  the October isue has been hand-delivered to those living  in 
    the City of Orange and will be mailed to others on Tuesday next.

    Remember,  meet  first at the Cultural Centre,  7.30pm this Friday 
    before  the  Email  conducted tour.  Let's see a  big  turnout  of 
    members and visitors.

    Peter VK2ETK
    Club President 


Gladesville Amateur Radio Club
------------------------------

       GLADESVILLE  AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC.  REPORTS THAT ITS 70CM VOICE 
       REPEATER VK2RRS, ON 438.375 MHS, IS OFF AIR FOR MODIFICATIONS AND 
       WILL BE RETURNED TO SERVICE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

       GLADESVILLE TELEVISION'S ATV TEST TRANSMISSION  MAY BE VIEWED  ON 
       CHANNEL  35 IN SYDNEY ON WEDNESDAY,  FRIDAY AND SUNDAY  EVENINGS, 
       AND  IS  ALSO  RETRANSMITTED ON WEDNESDAYS AND  SUNDAYS   THROUGH 
       VK2RFM,  THE AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR TELEVISION CLUB'S 23CM  REPEATER, 
       TO THE  CENTRAL COAST WHERE IT CAN BE VIEWED ON VK2RTG ON  444.25 
       MHZ.  IN ADDITION,  THE SUNDAY EVENING VOICE BROADCAST FROM VK2WI 
       IS    RETRANSMITTED  DURING  THE  ATV  TEST  TRANSMISSION   WHICH 
       COMMENCES AT 7 PM.

       DE PAT VK2JPA CLUB SECRETARY 


    Manly-Warringah Radio Society
    -----------------------------
    Members  of the Manly-Warringah Radio Society are reminded that  the 
    club's  next  Communication Exercise is next Sunday morning  at  St. 
    Ives  Showgrund;  those  available to take part in the exercise  are 
    asked to contact any committee member by next Wednesday.

    The  Manly-Warringah  Radio Society meets every  Wednesday,  at  the 
    Warringah Volunteer Services Centre, Kamber Road, Terrey Hills, with 
    business meetings on the second Wednesday and lecture nights on  the 
    third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome; just come 
    along to the club any Wednesday from 7.30 pm, or phone the Publicity 
    Officer, Richard VK2SKY on 971-4431 after hours.

    -- Richard VK2SKY


                               Coming events
     
       Now, a summary of upcoming events of interest to members and
       other Radio Amateurs ... 

       Special Event Station GB301OTA active . . . . .until 15 October
       VK/ZL/Oceania Dx CW Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 October
       VRA 25th Annual Conference in Wagga . . . . . . . . 8-9 October
       Australian Amateur Television Club meeting P'matta. next Sunday
       Manly-Warringah Radio Society Comms Exercise. . . . next Sunday
       Castle Hill ARC meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 October    
       Scouts & Guides Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) 1994 . 15-16 October
       Cave Rescue exercise at Wee Jasper. . . . . . . . 15-16 October
       2nd Annual South Australia Technical Symposium. . . .17 October        
       Hunter WICEN meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 October
       Sydney South WICEN meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 October
       Manly-Warringah Radio Society lecture night . . . . .19 October
       Hawkesbury Classic Paddle (WICEN) . . . . . . . . 22-23 October
       CQ WW DX phone contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 October
       WICEN Coordinators Conference at Bathurst . . . . 29-30 October
       AATC Printed Circuit Board Open Day . . . . . . . . .30 October 


       Do you have an event you'd like publicised on the weekly broad-
       cast?  If  so,  then  please  send details  to  the  Divisional 
       Broadcast Officer, Michael Corbin VK2PFQ, by phone on (02) 626-
       9288,  or by fax on (02) 626-6066.  Items can also be forwarded 
       to the Divisional Office.

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       contributors.   Material  may be used elsewhere if the source  is 
       acknowledged.                         

