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2026 MARCH 29 WIA NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA ------------------------------------------------------------*

THE BEST NEWS YOU'LL GET ALL WEEK

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IN WIA NATIONAL NEWS THIS WEEK:-
WIA DIRECTOR Chris Dimitrijevic VK3FY with the 'where' and 'why-fore's' of
the WIA AGM . -


WIA's Amateur Radio magazine's Editor in Chief Roger Harrison VK2ZRH . -

WIA's National News Service reporter Jason VK2LAW and New Law Protects Ham Radio Antennas, Towers . -


WIA's National News Service operational news reporter Felix VK4FUQ andPirate Hunt . -


And, thanks to the NZART, IARU Region 3 holds a QRP day each year and
WIA National News reporter Graeme VK3GRK has more on at least one activity planned . -

BUT WAIT - THERE'S MUCH MUCH MORE IN THIS EDITION OF NEWS FROM THE
WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA AND IT'S FOR WEEK COMMENCING
SUNDAY MARCH 29 2026

I'M EDITOR GRAHAM VK4BB

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This is Chris Dimitrijevic VK3FY on behalf of Board of Directors of the WIA
for this weeks WIA National News.


There are only 5 weeks to go until the WIA AGM to be held in Albury by the Albury-Wodonga Amateur Radio club on the 2ND and 3rd May this year.
Entry is free, but you will need to register by via the website vksummit.au

Events at to be held at the VK SUMMIT 2026 are as follows

WIA Annual General Meeting
VK Summit Dinner (Saturday Night) with Keynote Speaker To Be Advised Presentations currently Registered are as follows.

Remote Operation with Flex Radio and 4O3A
Presenter: Steve Kennedy VK6SJ from Comtek Radio

Presentation 1: Remote Site Design & Case studies

Presentation 2: Aurora Transceiver

Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) (Radio Orienteering)
Presenter: VK3WWW John "Jack"Bramham, WIA ARDF representative
Jack will be providing an explanation about ARDF including various types of competitions both local and international, equipment and bands used,
navigation techniques etc


Hearing Aids in Amateur Radio
Presenter: Anthony Plum from AP Hearing
Band Plan Update
Presenter: Grant Willis VK5GR, WIA Technical Advisory Committee Chair will provide an update on the Band Plan.


POTA - portable operation
Presenters: Marty VK4KC, Alan VK1AO and Mark VK4EMP

Marty, Alan and Mark will be presenting all things POTA

Dont forget to register your attendance on vksummit.au

This is Chris Dimitrijevic VK3FY on behalf of the WIA Board of Directors for WIA NATIONAL NEWS.


This is Roger Harrison VK2ZRH, Editor-in-Chief of Amateur Radio magazine.

The pages of the second issue of Amateur Radio magazine for 2026 reeled off
the press last Wednesday, as scheduled, and were then stitched together
between the cover pages printed the week before.


AR magazine is like a burger, you split the bun, then put the meat between
the bun halves.


The theme for this issue is Foundation Focus. And what better way to open the subject is to feature a D-I-Y Foundation class transceiver from the ever-busy designer of homebrew projects, Lou Destafano VK3AQZ.


Its a two-band HF rig 80 and 40 metres that will suit all Foundation operators and new-hand constructors. This issue, we have Part 1 in a series, covering the introduction, the overall block diagram and the receiver
section.


When built, the transceiver will meet the ACMA specifications. Not only is
the project a great learning experience, but constructors will also have a practical HF rig at the end. Lou has deliberately designed the rig using components that a generally readily available.


Having trouble getting your head around the ACMAs Assist Portal? Well, we
have a step-by-step guide in words and pictures to achieve success without getting locked out or fruitlessly frustrated.


Prepared by Justin Giles-Clark VK7TW, working in conjunction with ACMA staff, this is one article youll need to keep on-hand.


For those new to the world of amateur radio, and those working toward
upgrading your qualification, sitting for the assessment, or exam, can be an anxious time so we have an article to help you through.


Research has uncovered four types of test-takers. To get through that exam,
you need to be the best test-taker that you can.


For Foundation operators new and experienced, we have a lift-out section of
the HF Band Plans, showing you where you can and cant go, and where the
centres of activity are for the multitude of modes in use. The four-page
centre section of the issue can be easily extracted so you can keep it handy when operating and for reference.


To top it all off, we have the results of the recent election.
Congratulations to the successful candidates.


Theres much more in our Foundation Focus issue.

More guts. Less gab. Serving hams across Australia since 1933. Proudly
produced and printed in Australia.


Im Roger Harrison VK2ZRH for VK1WIA News.

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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.

ARRL Hosts Successful HamSCI 2026 Workshop

The worlds of amateur radio and ionospheric science came together once again
on March 14 and 15 at the 9th annual HamSCI Workshop. HamSCI 2026 was hosted
by ARRL and held at Central Connecticut State University.


the Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation program encourages radio
amateurs to collect data that scientists use in their research on ionospheric phenomena. This years workshop featured 17 oral presentations, 3 tutorials, 5 demonstrations, and 31 posters, and drew researchers from MIT, Virginia Tech, Saint Francis University, Dartmouth College, Boston College, and others.


New Law Protects Ham Radio Antennas, Towers

Colin Butler, writing in ICQ PodCast says starting on the 1st July this year, amateur radio antennas, towers and feedlines CANNOT be restricted

by ANY homeowners' associations in residential communities in Indiana USA.

This new law signed by Governor Mike Braun will afford hams such protection
on any property they rent, lease or own within the associations purview.


This is not a green light for all amateurs, however.

According to the measures language on the Indiana General Assembly website, House Bill number 1152 will only apply to homeowners associations that are formed or create documents containing such restrictions after 30th June 2026.


Often we bring our many viewers from across the world news originating from
the RSGB.


Did you know that RSGB membership is open to anyone with an interest in
amateur radio, wherever they are in the world and even if you are already a
WIA member?


RSGB say they have members in over 50 countries, making up around 10% of our total membership.


You can meet some of these international members by following the link on
the RSGB web page, and that link is in the text edition of this weeks WIA NATIONAL NEWS.


rsgb.org/international-members

The RSGB is an official partner for this years World Radiosport Team Championship, also known as WRTC.


RSGB representatives will attend the event which is being held from the 8th
to the 13th of July 2026 at Wyboston Lakes in Bedfordshire. Theyll meet radio amateurs and spectators from around the world and the Society has supported
the event further by sponsoring one of the 50 competitor tents.


RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB has served on the WRTC UK Organising Committee for the past three years. RSGB President Bob Beebe, GU4YOX will attend WRTC for its duration and conduct various duties throughout the week.


Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the Canadian
government is investing $200 million towards Canadas first launch pad. The
site is owned by Maritime Launch Services, a Canadian commercial space
company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.


The funds will be put toward a 10-year lease on the launch pad, located near Canso, N.S., which is expected to finish construction by 2028.


Ireland's 10-Meter Repeater EI0IPG Returns to Air

The Irish amateur radio community is celebrating the return of EI0IPG, the nation's sole 10 metre repeater. Located in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal, the repeater is back in service following a period of outage due to storm damage.


Its return is particularly timely as solar activity rises, offering enhanced trans-Atlantic and continental FM communication.


Visit irts.ie/repeaters for access details. -------------------------------------------------------------------

OPERATIONAL NEWS -
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NOW CONTEST WISE:- 2026
WIA contest page :- wia.org.au/members/contests/about/

Pirate Hunt 2026 is a wireless contest organized by Finish radio club, Radio-actives of Middle Finland.

We've all heard of "Easter Egg Hunts" well, what about Pirate hunt?

Pirate Hunt is coming, in fact April 3rd April 6th.

Their publicity 'blurb' re the rules is as follows:-

We try to keep rules simple:

This contest is "Just for fun"! No need to argue.

SDR's included remote receivers; Kiwi etc. are allowed!

all bands are accepted but only stations without a license are counted.

ID has to be heard or identification should be otherwise confirmed.
QSL or recording is not necessary but send results via PirateHuntDX Facebook group or by e-mail piratehunt@ radioaktiiviset.info


During or after the contest until May 21st, BUT not before the contest start.

Arguing about the contest rules will automatically result in a
disqualification


Pirate Hunt 2026 is organized by a local radio club Sis-Suomen
Radioaktiiviset (Radioactives of Middle Finland)


bbs.fmdx.online/index.php?topic=674.0
(ard)
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THIS WEEKEND:-

March 28 - 29 -- Africa All Mode International DX Contest
(CW, phone, digital)

The objective of this all-mode contest is to stimulate contesting
from Africa. All participating stations worldwide may work any country
during the contest period.

African DXCC entities are defined as those valid per the ARRL DXCC
AF listing published at the time of the contest.
(sarl)

March 28 - 29 -- CQ WW WPX Contest SSB

This WPX Contest is based on an award offered by CQ Magazine for working all prefixes. Held on the last weekend of March for SSB and May the CW,

the contest draws thousands of entries from around the world.
(ARRL)
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MAY:- HARRY ANGEL MEMORIAL SPRINT May 2nd.

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JUNE 6 -7 VK SHIRES CONTEST
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JUNE 20-21 VHF UHF FIELD DAY -----------------------------------------------------------------
NOW LET'S OPEN THE DX WINDOW TO THE WORLD ------------

If you were one of the lucky ones to contact 3Y[zero]K on Bouvet Island,
Ralph Squillace KK6ITB from NewsLine, tells us more:


The 3Y(zero)k DXpedition to Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic Ocean is
done, and according to the team was a great success. A report on their
Facebook page stated:


"The whole 3YK team is safely back on the vessel after a successful
expedition to Bouvet. We made more than 100.000 contacts and achieved our goals.


It was an extraordinary undertaking, involving years of planning, complex logistics and determination needed to succeed. The team worked well together under harsh conditions, cold, snow and severe wind.

Bouvet is known for its remoteness and unpredictable weather, and while it is
a beautiful island, any attempt going onshore involves a risk. Despite all
the challenges we encountered the team stayed focused on our goals,
determined, and the result is due to real teamwork!


We had been working with professional expedition guides, pilots, crew and vessel along with our off-island support team who all contributed to our success."


According to the team, logs will soon be available in OQRS.

This is Ralph Squillace.

If you wish to check you made a valid contact, but want to verify, you can search the logs at the link m0oxo.com/oqrs/logsearch.php?dxcallsign=3y0k


The group's next target is, according to them, "Another icy rock in the Antarctic Ocean, Peter I [the first] Island" in 2027.

(NewsLine2525)
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Celebrating a half-century of German research in Antarctica, special callsigns DA 0ANT, DM 50ANT and DP 50ANT will be active from February 15
to 30TH April. In addition, active April 1-30 will be DM 50 GFS (for the
50th anniversary of the Georg Forster Station, established by the G.D.R.
In 1976 and decommissioned in 1993), as well as DP 200 GVN (for the bicentenary of the birth of Georg von Neumayer, after whom three
German Antarctic research stations have been named).
(425DXNEWS)
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REWIND

Tribute to the Father of FM Radio

A unique tribute to one of radio's greatest inventors is making waves in
the Irish Ham community this week. Giorgio Bardelli, callsign EI 8 IHB,
has announced the creation of a "sonic archive" dedicated to Major Edwin
Howard Armstrong, the father of FM radio.

The centrepiece of the project is a track titled "Edwin's Requiem
(River House)". More than just a song, the piece is a lyrical history
of the "Radio Wars," meticulously documenting Armstrong's life and his technical battles.


Listeners will find specific references to the 1935 IRE demonstration and the 1945 FCC frequency shift. This move to the 88 to 108 MHz band infamously rendered the major's original equipment obsolete.


The track will hit streaming platforms Monday, Tomorrow, March 16th, 2026. (irts)
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WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ASTRONOMY (and Wireless Weather)

As NASA seeks to understand the mysteries of the universe, the agency is advancing technologies to locate and explore Earth-like planets far beyond
our solar system. A key element of this research involves observing reflected light from exoplanets, which can reveal indicators of Earth-like features
such as water and oxygen. However, detecting this faint reflected light with current telescope technology remains a significant challenge due to the overwhelming brightness of nearby stars and other celestial objects.


NASAs Hybrid Observatory for Earth-like Exoplanets (HOEE) concept presents a potential solution by combining an orbiting starshade with a large
ground-based telescope to suppress starlight and enable direct imaging of exoplanets.


WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - FINAL FRONTIER
AMSAT-VK Secretary - secretary@amsat-vk.org
Fuji-OSCAR 29 (FO-29 / JAS-2), the Japanese amateur radio satellite launched
in August 1996, has entered a period of full sunlight, resulting in renewed
and more frequent transponder activity


Although the FO-29 linear transponder is technically capable of passing narrowband digital signals such as FT8, FT4, PSK31, or Olivia, such
operations are not permitted under the satellites original licensing from Japanese authorities.


The transponder is explicitly licensed for SSB and CW modes only.
(na)

SpaceX Plan For 1 Million Centres Poses Dangerous Risk
A SpaceX plan for 1 million orbital data centres proposes a massive constellation of sunlit objects that could severely impair ground-based astronomy and increase atmospheric pollution through frequent re-entries in
the upper atmosphere.


Astronomers warn that these 100-meter-long structures will remain illuminated even at midnight. This constant visibility threatens observations at ground-based observatories, such as the Vera Rubin Observatory and the Extremely Large Telescope currently under construction in Chile.


These orbital data centres, potentially 100 meters long, create persistent light streaks that obstruct astronomical research. Positioned in high-inclination orbits at 500-2,000 km, they remain illuminated by sunlight even at midnight, significantly outshining traditional broadband satellites.


Astronomers have filed formal objections with the FCC regarding the January
30 application. This new constellation poses a challenge unlike any
encountered in the commercial space era, undermining years of progress.

(na)

WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - IOTA
iota-world.org/-------------

There is a new challenge to give more hams the chance to work
EU-024 Sardinia Island.

For 10 years, the Sardinian regional radio group, Team DX Coros has focused
on growing the community of amateur radio DXers. As its members mark the group's tenth anniversary, they have teamed up with the Porto Torres section
of ARI, the national non-profit organisation representing hams in Italy to
help land Sardinia in as many logbooks as possible.


The Sardinia Island DXCC 225 Challenge began earlier this month offering
gold, silver and bronze certificates and a chance for some operators to
record a new log entry.


Their focus until the 1st of May is to call CQ as IRSAR.

EU-024 Sardinia Island is recognised as an independent DX entity - and a much sought-after one.


See the QRZ.com page of IRSAR for more details
(newsLine2525)

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Operators with the CY S DXpedition are on the air from Sable Island, IOTA Number NA-063, from the 19th through to the 31st of March.


There are eight operators and as many as six stations on 160-10 metres using CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY. There will also be a 6-metre operation on FT8 and EME
on 23 cm.

(newsLine2525)
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Listen for Brian C 6 AFD from Eleuthera Island, IOTA Number NA-001,in the Bahamas.


He will be on the air through to the 31st of March, operating SSB and FT8 on 40-10 metres.


You can also find him in the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest this weekend the 28th and 29th of March.

(newsLine2525)

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OC REMINDERS
IOTA NUMBER OC-031

On air is C 21 TS from Nauru, IOTA Number OC-031, until sometime in July
FT8 maybe some SSB. See stations C 21 TS on QRZ.com for QSL information
and other operating details.

(sourced to newsline 2519)

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Listen for Aki operating as YJ1JXZ from Port Vila, IOTA Number OC-035,
Vanuatu now through to the 3rd of April on 80-6 metres,

(newsline 2524)
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OC-047 - H44MS - Malaita Island in the Solomons.

Bernard, H44MS will be active from Manakwai village, nearby Maluu
(northern Malaita island) UNTIL April 10.

(dx-world)

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OC-66 - TX9XG - Rangiroa Atoll.

Haru, JA1XGI has announced that he will be active from Rangiroa Atoll,
French Polynesia (OC-066) as TX9XG during April 1-8, 2026. He plans to
QRV on 40-10m; CW, SSB, RTTY & FT8 using the new IC-7300 MK2.

QSL TX9XG via Haru's home call, JA1XGI using OQRS Club Log.

(dx-world)
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OC-073

Take, JG8NQJ/JD1 expects to be back to the weather station on
Minami Torishima (OC-073) until mid-May.
He will operate mainly CW with some FT8.

QSL via JG8NQJ (bureau) and LoTW.
(425dxnews)
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OC-095

The rarest of the rare.

Jacek, SP5APW will be active as 3D2JK from Lakeba Island OC-095 on
the days 17-22 April. 3D2JK will operate FT8 and SSB on 20-10 metres,
and on 6 metres mainly FT8.

Last activated in 2004, OC-095 remains the rarest IOTA group in Fiji.

QSL via Club Log's OQRS (preferred), or direct to SP5APW.
3d2jk.blogspot.com
(425DXNEWS)

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WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - LADIES ON THE AIR.

YL WORLD WIDE EVENT OVERWHELMING

The YL World Wide Award, the first international amateur radio event
dedicated exclusively to female operators, just concluded on March 16.


YLs, which is short for Young Ladies, actually describes female amateur radio operators of all ages. Across the world, YLs joined together for a single operating event called YL World Wide Award from March 9th through 16th.


YL-WWA saw 300 activators from 51 countries generate over 300,000 QSOs in one week, chased by approximately 50,000 hunters from 203 countries.


At the close of the event at midnight UTC, March 16th, even though conditions were very difficult, there were more YLs on the air than at any time during
the week.

hamaward.cloud

(Sourced to NewsLine2525)

WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ---- MARITIME.

Maritime Radio Day 2026

Registration is now open for Maritime Radio Day 2026, which takes place on April 14th and 15th. The event commemorates the almost 100 years history of
the wireless telegraphy service and the closure of the famous Portishead
Radio station.


The event runs from 12:00 UTC on the 14th until 10:00 UTC on the 15th.

Activity will be in CW across all HF bands, including the WARC bands. All who submit a results summary will receive a certificate.


For further information, email mrd@radioofficers.com or visit the Radio Officers Association website.

(irts)

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
US MILITARY TESTS HF COMMUNICATIONS IN ALASKA

Are the HF bands useful for long-distance communications to remote areas? The US Military just did their own exercise to prove what hams have known for years, as we hear from NewsLines Paul Braun, WD9GCO:


PAUL: Communicating under simulated emergency conditions on HF, members of
the military in Alaska demonstrated something that hams have known all along: radio carries the message. The recent activity known as Exercise Arctic Connect, might well be called Field Day or an ARES drill for the military.


According to the US Army's website, over 30 operators in 28 different
locations across Alaska recently took part in the exercise, a radio test to show that HF communications are vital in areas that are separated by extreme terrain, weather and distances. The test was conducted by Alaska Organized Militia, which includes the Alaska Army and Air National Guard, the Alaska State Defence Force, members of the Civil Air Patrol, the State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and representatives
from the National Guard Bureau.


Col. Christy Brewer, Alaska National Guard director of joint operations said that [quote] Our responsibility is to the people of Alaska. That means
ensuring we can maintain command and control across a state where terrain, weather and distance test every system. This exercise validates the partnerships and redundant pathways that allow us to respond decisively when communities need us. [endquote]


army.mil/article/290901/exercise_arctic_connect_validates_communication_across_alaska

(NewsLine2525)

WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS QRP

2026 Auckland QRP weekend

Each year, IARUs Region 3 holds a QRP day on June 17 UTC. This
day was an NZART initiative.

To celebrate the day in 2026 and to promote QRP operations, there will be a Auckland QRP weekend on June 20 and 21.


The event is open to all radio amateurs and is not a contest. It is an opportunity to have fun with QRP operations.

The two days of the event have markedly different formats.

The aim for Saturday is to score points.

The aim for Sunday is to achieve goals such as having QSOs on three bands, activating outdoor features, or having SSB QSOs with stations in four
different Maidenhead fields.


The event runs 9am to 7pm NZST both days.

All bands from 630m to 3cm including the WARC bands can be used.

The permitted modes are CW, digital, EME, satellite and voice.
(nzart)

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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 - Redfest - Deception Bay North State School 9am April 11. (vk4ble)

This is Laurie VK4BLE from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club, with
another Redfest 26 update.


Just a reminder, if you are still wishing to be a part of Redfest 26 and want to book a table or two, go to the website Redfest.org, that is Redfest.org.


Digital communications, what is this new technology you ask, then come to the presentation by Peter from FreeDV. What about digital nodes, well Glen VK4NGA will be giving a great presentation on how to use them. Icom Australia will
be at Redfest 26 and is going to talk about their latest developments in Amateur Radio. How about D Star, well Peter VK4EA our WIA director will be talking about D-Star repeater functionality as well as updating us all on the WIA. So, heaps going at Redfest 26. So, go to the website redfest.org for
more information.


Remember our major prize this year is the Icom IC7300 MK2 transceiver and all the other great prizes on offer. So, dont forget to grab your tickets.


QSL Comms and Elite Communications will be at Redfest. Mad Dog Coils, VK Direct, Radio and More and Garage Art will also be there and not to forget
Icom Australia, ALARA and the WIA QSL Bureau. So, remember to come and
collect your QSL cards.


Keep an eye out for the clubs famous bacon and egg rolls and have a coffee
with friends from the coffee van.


There is plenty to enjoy at Redfest, especially for you wife or partner. Pick up a gift for mothers day as there are plenty of tables with goodies for the ladies. So, remember to bring the whole family and make it a day out for everyone to enjoy.


Put the date in your calendar, Saturday the 11th of April, at the Deception
Bay North State School, 33-49 Old Bay Rd, Deception Bay, doors open at 9am.

See you at Redfest.
VK - WIA AGM May 2 at 2pm Albury VK2 couples with VK SUMMIT 2026
also in Albury May 2 and 3. (wiacal/ARMAG )

WW May 15 - 17 Dayton Hamvention, Xenia, Ohio (arrl)

VK2 - Picton HamFest May 31 at Showground 8am (vk2ts)

VK2 - Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club Field Day 6 and 7 June
Wauchope Showground hall. (vk2zhe)

VK5 - Sth Est Radio Group Convention & Australian Fox Hunting
Championship Mt Gambier June 6/7 (vk5dj)

WW June 26 - 28 HAM RADIO, International Amateur Radio Exhibition, Friedrichshafen, Germany (arrl)

VK3 - Gippsland Gate Radio & Electronics Club HamFest Sale
Longwarry Community Hall 10am (vk3iu)

VK3 - Bendigo Amateur Radio & Electronics Club Radiofest.
Sunday 11 October, Bendigo East Hall, Lansell Street (vk3gtv)
VK7 - Tassie Ham-E-Con Radio Conference Nov 7 and 8 UTAS Sandy Bay
Campus. reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/

VK5 - Adelaide Amateur Radio & Electronics Car Boot Sale Dogs SA
Showground, Cromwell Road, Kilburn 10.00am. November 21. (wiacal)

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