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Nets

2009-09-05T12:19:40Z

Vk4im: /* Queensland (VK4) */

The following is a list of nets, sorted by region. If you know of some nets in your area, please add them here.

= General coverage nets =

[http://www.cruiser.co.za/radionet.asp Marine and amateur radio nets]. Mostly marine HF but some amateur net lists.

= Australia (VK) =

* Australia Wide Night Owl Insomnia Net (AWNOI)
** Every Friday Evening starting 1200UTC
** 3.600MHz LSB
** Net control: Danny (VK4SD), Terry (VK2MTW)
** Now available as a [http://stuartl.longlandclan.yi.org/blog/category/amateur-radio/awnoi-net/ podcast]

== Queensland (VK4) ==

* Brisbane Amateur Radio Club VHF Net
** Every Wednesday Evening starting 2000UTC+10
** Repeater VK4RBN, 147.000MHz FM
** Net control: Don (VK4DS as VK4BA)

* Ipswich Net
** Daily starting at 0800UTC+10
** Repeaters VK4RAI, 146.900MHz FM and VK4RWM, 438.375MHz FM (91.5Hz CTCSS)
** Net control: John (VK4IE)

* Ipswich "Feather Duster" Net
** Every Tuesday evening starting 1930UTC+10
** Repeater VK4RAI, 146.900MHz FM and VK4RWM, 438.375MHz FM (91.5Hz CTCSS)

* Caboolture Radio Club Net(s)
** Every Monday Evening starting 1945 AEST (UTC+10)
** 146.626 (-) Echolink node 314599
**
** Every Friday evening starting 1930 AEST (UTC+10)
** 3.610MHz LSB
** Net control: VK4QD

* Redcliffe Radio Club Net
** Every Sunday evening starting 1945UTC+10
** 3.618MHz LSB
** Net control: VK4RC

Possible alternatve format for VK nets page [[nets table ]] :- comments please

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Nets

2009-09-05T12:18:56Z

Vk4im: /* Queensland (VK4) */

The following is a list of nets, sorted by region. If you know of some nets in your area, please add them here.

= General coverage nets =

[http://www.cruiser.co.za/radionet.asp Marine and amateur radio nets]. Mostly marine HF but some amateur net lists.

= Australia (VK) =

* Australia Wide Night Owl Insomnia Net (AWNOI)
** Every Friday Evening starting 1200UTC
** 3.600MHz LSB
** Net control: Danny (VK4SD), Terry (VK2MTW)
** Now available as a [http://stuartl.longlandclan.yi.org/blog/category/amateur-radio/awnoi-net/ podcast]

== Queensland (VK4) ==

* Brisbane Amateur Radio Club VHF Net
** Every Wednesday Evening starting 2000UTC+10
** Repeater VK4RBN, 147.000MHz FM
** Net control: Don (VK4DS as VK4BA)

* Ipswich Net
** Daily starting at 0800UTC+10
** Repeaters VK4RAI, 146.900MHz FM and VK4RWM, 438.375MHz FM (91.5Hz CTCSS)
** Net control: John (VK4IE)

* Ipswich "Feather Duster" Net
** Every Tuesday evening starting 1930UTC+10
** Repeater VK4RAI, 146.900MHz FM and VK4RWM, 438.375MHz FM (91.5Hz CTCSS)

* Caboolture Radio Club Net(s)
** Every Monday Evening starting 1945 UTC+10
** 146.626 (-) Echolink node 314599
**
** Every Friday evening starting 1930 UTC+10
** 3.610MHz LSB
** Net control: VK4QD

* Redcliffe Radio Club Net
** Every Sunday evening starting 1945UTC+10
** 3.618MHz LSB
** Net control: VK4RC

Possible alternatve format for VK nets page [[nets table ]] :- comments please

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Manufacturers Websites

2008-02-08T13:56:21Z

Vk4im:

* [http://www.elecraft.com/ '''Elecraft'''], High quality kits from Radio Amateurs

* [http://www.icom-australia.com/ '''Icom Australia''']. Icom radios

* [http://www.palstar.com/ '''Palstar'''], Antenna Tuning units and accessories

* [http://www.tentec.com/ '''Tentec'''], Amateur Radio's, Kits and Equipment.

* [http://www.vxstd.com.au/ '''Vertex Standard Australia'''], Yaesu Radios.

Associations

2008-02-08T13:53:40Z

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* [http://www.arrl.org// American Radio Relay League (ARRL)] - '''American Radio Relay League''' is the national membership association for Amateur Radio operators in the United States of America.
* [http://www.iaru.org/ IARU] '''The International Amateur Radio Union''' is the public voice of amateur radio internationally. Their charter includes developing amateur radio worldwide and speaking on behalf of all amateurs in matters of regulation, spectrum allocation and spectrum usage. It was created in 1925.
* [http://www.ure.es URE] '''Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles'''. Spanish amateur radio association.
* [http://www.wia.org.au/ Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA)] - '''The Wireless Institute of Australia''' is one of the oldest amateur radio associations in the world. It operates to service hams in Australia.

Manufacturers Websites

2008-02-08T13:52:30Z

Vk4im:

* [http://www.icom-australia.com/ '''Icom Australia''']. Icom radios

* [http://www.vxstd.com.au/ '''Vertex Standard Australia'''], Yaesu Radios.

* [http://www.palstar.com/ '''Palstar'''], Antenna Tuning units and accessories

* [http://www.tentec.com/ '''Tentec'''], Amateur Radio's, Kits and Equipment.

* [http://www.elecraft.com/ '''Elecraft'''], High quality kits from Radio Amateurs

Reviews of ham radio gear

2008-02-08T13:44:59Z

Vk4im:

* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/ eHam Reviews] eHam.net is a community site designed and operated by and run for active Amateur Radio operators (hams).

Reviews of ham radio gear

2008-02-08T13:44:24Z

Vk4im: New page: * [http://www.eham.net eHam] eHam.net is a community site designed and operated by and run for active Amateur Radio operators (hams).

* [http://www.eham.net eHam] eHam.net is a community site designed and operated by and run for active Amateur Radio operators (hams).

Logging

2008-02-08T13:41:59Z

Vk4im:

* [http://jaime.robles.nu/eklog.php KLog] Ham radio logging software for linux/[http://www.kde.org KDE]. Support of DXCC, WAZ, personal awards, integrated DXCluster client. ADIF default support.

* [http://www.logger32.net/ Logger32] A 32-bit Amateur Radio logging program. Logger32 has been developed to be a highly user configurable general purpose Amateur Radio logbook with computer control support for many radios and antenna rotators. It is NOT a contesting log, although there is no real reason why it could not be used for such, and does not contain some features that might be found in software specifically designed for this activity.

Logging

2008-02-08T13:40:57Z

Vk4im:

* [http://jaime.robles.nu/eklog.php KLog] Ham radio logging software for linux/[http://www.kde.org KDE]. Support of DXCC, WAZ, personal awards, integrated DXCluster client. ADIF default support.

* [http://www.logger32.net/ Logger32 A 32-bit Amateur Radio logging program. Logger32 has been developed to be a highly user configurable general purpose Amateur Radio logbook with computer control support for many radios and antenna rotators. It is NOT a contesting log, although there is no real reason why it could not be used for such, and does not contain some features that might be found in software specifically designed for this activity

Logging

2008-02-08T13:40:13Z

Vk4im:

* [http://www.logger32.net/ Logger32] Ham radio logging software for linux/[http://www.kde.org KDE]. Support of DXCC, WAZ, personal awards, integrated DXCluster client. ADIF default support.

* [http://jaime.robles.nu/eklog.php KLog] A 32-bit Amateur Radio logging program. Logger32 has been developed to be a highly user configurable general purpose Amateur Radio logbook with computer control support for many radios and antenna rotators. It is NOT a contesting log, although there is no real reason why it could not be used for such, and does not contain some features that might be found in software specifically designed for this activity

IPS

2008-02-08T13:37:34Z

Vk4im: New page: '''* [http://www.ips.gov.au/ Australian Space Weather Agency (IPS)]''' IPS acts as the Australian Space Weather Agency, providing the Australian national radio propagation and space weath...

'''* [http://www.ips.gov.au/ Australian Space Weather Agency (IPS)]'''

IPS acts as the Australian Space Weather Agency, providing the Australian national radio propagation and space weather services. Systems and technologies affected by space weather, and supported by IPS, include:

* HF radio systems, such as communications and surveillance systems;
* Geophysical exploration, power systems protection and the cathodic protection of long-distance pipelines;
* Satellite and spacecraft operations

Support is also provided for international and domestic research into the space environment. IPS operates an extensive network of monitoring stations and observatories within the Australasian region and in Antarctica to gather information on the space environment in support of our customers' operations. IPS also exchanges this information with similar organisations world-wide.

Propagation

2008-02-08T13:37:10Z

Vk4im:

'''[[Australian Space Weather Agency (IPS)]]'''

Propagation

2008-02-08T13:35:43Z

Vk4im: Replacing page with ''''* [http://www.ips.gov.au/ Australian Space Weather Agency (IPS)]''''

'''* [http://www.ips.gov.au/ Australian Space Weather Agency (IPS)]'''

Propagation

2008-02-08T13:34:19Z

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Propagation

2008-02-08T13:34:01Z

Clubs/Asia

2008-02-08T13:26:57Z

Vk4im: New page: '''FISTS East Asia''', [http://www.feacw.net/], supports the use, preservation and education of Morse code - The club is devoted exclusively to CW operators, CW operating and people who ar...

'''FISTS East Asia''', [http://www.feacw.net/], supports the use, preservation and education of Morse code - The club is devoted exclusively to CW operators, CW operating and people who are passionate about Morse code.

Clubs/Europe

2008-02-08T13:25:48Z

Vk4im: New page: '''FISTS European Union (EU) ''', [http://www.fists.co.uk/], supports the use, preservation and education of Morse code - The club is devoted exclusively to CW operators, CW operating and ...

'''FISTS European Union (EU) ''', [http://www.fists.co.uk/], supports the use, preservation and education of Morse code - The club is devoted exclusively to CW operators, CW operating and people who are passionate about Morse code.

Clubs

2008-02-08T13:24:15Z

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[[Clubs/Australia|Australia]]

[[Canada]]

[[New Zealand]]

[[Clubs/USA|USA]]

[[Clubs/Europe|Europe]]

[[Clubs/Asia|Asia]]

Clubs/USA

2008-02-08T13:22:50Z

Vk4im:

'''FISTS North America''', [http://www.fists.org/], supports the use, preservation and education of Morse code - The club is devoted exclusively to CW operators, CW operating and people who are passionate about Morse code.

'''NFARL - North Fulton Amateur Radio League''', [http://www.nfarl.org/], the northern area of Atlanta, Georgia. Operates 2m and 440 repeaters.

'''HLARC - Highland Lake Amateur Radio Club''', [http://www.hlarc.org/], Burent and Llano counties, Texas. Operates 2m repeter, Active in ARES and SkyWarn

Clubs/USA

2008-02-08T13:22:23Z

Vk4im:

FISTS North America, [http://www.fists.org/], supports the use, preservation and education of Morse code - The club is devoted exclusively to CW operators, CW operating and people who are passionate about Morse code.

NFARL - North Fulton Amateur Radio League, [http://www.nfarl.org/], the northern area of Atlanta, Georgia. Operates 2m and 440 repeaters.

HLARC - Highland Lake Amateur Radio Club, [http://www.hlarc.org/], Burent and Llano counties, Texas. Operates 2m repeter, Active in ARES and SkyWarn

Clubs/Australia

2008-02-08T13:18:34Z

Vk4im:

== Australian Capital Territory (VK1) ==

* [http://www.fistsdownunder.org/welcome.ia FISTS Downunder] '''FISTS Downunder''' Is a national club that supports the use, preservation and education of Morse code - The club is devoted exclusively to CW operators, CW operating and people who are passionate about Morse code.

* see [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk1/ WIA VK1 Clubs List]

== New South Wales (VK2) ==

* [http://www.mncarg.org/ MNCARG] '''Mid North Coast Amateur Radio Group'''. This is a relatively new group operating in the mid north coast of New South Wales.

* [http://groups.google.com/group/orarc-talk ORARC] '''Orana Region Amateur Radio Club''', which meets in Dubbo every odd month.

* see also [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk2/ WIA VK2 Clubs List]

== Victoria (VK3) ==

* [http://www.nerg.asn.au/ '''NERG'''] '''North East Radio Group inc.''', Located in the outer North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Regular Meetings, Classes and License Exams. Club Station and and Packet/DX cluster node '''VK3CNE'''. Club Beacons and Repeaters with IRLP and Echolink [http://www.nerg.asn.au/Repeaters.htm '''VK3RMH'''].

* [http://www.yarravalley.ar.org.au/ '''YVARG'''] '''Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group''', formerly the Healesville Amateur Radio Group. Club Station '''VK3GH''' and '''VK3GHA'''. Repeater [http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/radcom/licence_search.licence_lookup?pLICENCE_NO=1322741 '''VK3RYV''']

* see also [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk3/ WIA VK3 Clubs List]

== Queensland (VK4) ==

* [http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com/home.aspx GCARSI]'''Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society'''. The clubrooms are at 85 Harper Street Nerang, Queensland.
The clubrooms are open each Saturday afternoon from about 1.30 PM for informal get togethers. The Society owns and operates a number of repeaters in the 23cm, 70cm, 2m and 6m bands. More information about these can be [http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com/repeaters-nets.aspx found here]

* see also [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk4/ WIA VK4 Clubs List]

== South Australia (VK5) ==

* see [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk5/ WIA VK5 Clubs List]

== Western Australia (VK6) ==

* see [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk6/ WIA VK6 Clubs List]

== Tasmania (VK7) ==

* [http://reast.asn.au/tassie.php REAST] '''Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania''', based in Hobart Tasmania.

* see also [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk7/ WIA VK7 Clubs List]

== Northern Territory (VK8) ==

* see [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk8/ WIA VK8 Clubs List]

== Australian Territories (VK9) ==

* see [http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk9/ WIA VK9 Clubs List] (empty on 2008-02-08)

Associations

2008-02-08T13:13:46Z

Vk4im:

* [http://www.iaru.org/ IARU] '''The International Amateur Radio Union''' is the public voice of amateur radio internationally. Their charter includes developing amateur radio worldwide and speaking on behalf of all amateurs in matters of regulation, spectrum allocation and spectrum usage. It was created in 1925.
* [http://www.ure.es URE] '''Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles'''. Spanish amateur radio association.
* [http://www.wia.org.au/ Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA)] - '''The Wireless Institute of Australia''' is one of the oldest amateur radio associations in the world. It operates to service hams in Australia.
* [http://www.arrl.org// American Radio Relay League (ARRL)] - '''American Radio Relay League''' is the national membership association for Amateur Radio operators in the United States of America.

Associations

2008-02-08T13:13:22Z

Vk4im:

* [http://www.iaru.org/ IARU] '''The International Amateur Radio Union''' is the public voice of amateur radio internationally. Their charter includes developing amateur radio worldwide and speaking on behalf of all amateurs in matters of regulation, spectrum allocation and spectrum usage. It was created in 1925.
* [http://www.ure.es URE] '''Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles'''. Spanish amateur radio association.
* [http://www.wia.org.au/ Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA)] - '''The Wireless Institute of Australia''' is one of the oldest amateur radio associations in the world. It operates to service hams in Australia.
* [http://www.arrl.org// American Radio Relay League (ARRL)] - '''ARRL''' is the national membership association for Amateur Radio operators in the United States of America.

Associations

2008-02-08T13:12:38Z

Vk4im:

* [http://www.iaru.org/ IARU] '''The International Amateur Radio Union''' is the public voice of amateur radio internationally. Their charter includes developing amateur radio worldwide and speaking on behalf of all amateurs in matters of regulation, spectrum allocation and spectrum usage. It was created in 1925.
* [http://www.ure.es URE] '''Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles'''. Spanish amateur radio association.
* [http://www.wia.org.au/ Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA)] - '''The Wireless Institute of Australia''' is one of the oldest amateur radio associations in the world. It operates to service hams in Australia.
* [http://www.arrl.org// American Radio Relay League (ARRL)] - '''ARRL is the national membership association for Amateur Radio operators in the United States of America.'''

Education - Australia

2008-02-08T13:01:37Z

Vk4im:

'''* [http://www.radioelectronicschool.net/ Radio and Electronics School].'''

----

Staffed by volunteers from all walks of life and from all over Australia the Radio and Electronics School was established in 1998 by Ron Bertrand VK2DQ. With it's registered office located on the Queensland Gold Coast, the Radio and Electronics School services all Australian States and Territories.

The Radio and Electronics School provides courses to get you on air with either the Standard Licence Multi-Media Course or the Advanced On-line Course.

You can study for the Standard Licence using a proven self administered Multi-Media Course in the comfort of your own home. This course is supplied on two CD ROMS, and is an easy short course which lasts from 4-5 weeks duration. The course is designed to get you on air "FAST", with the minimum amount of fuss, covering standard theory and regulations.

E-mail support is provided with the Standard Licence Multi Media Course with inquiries answered within 24 hours, usually less.

You can also study for the Advanced Licence with the Radio and Electronics School. The Advanced Licence On-line Correspondence Course consists of 20 assignments plus revision and exam preparation and usually takes about 6 months at 1 assignment per week to complete or about 3 hours a week study for the average student.

This course is designed for those who hold their Standard Licence and wish to upgrade and is done via on-line E-mail correspondence with a facilitator. Turn around times for assignments is usually 48 hours or less.

Note that the school does not provide courses for the Foundation Licence or for the Practical Assessment. A checklist for the latter is provided on the school web site however.

For more information on courses and for pricing please visit the school web site or contact the course manager.

Education - Australia

2008-02-08T13:00:55Z

Vk4im:

'''The Radio and Electronics School'''
----

Staffed by volunteers from all walks of life and from all over Australia the Radio and Electronics School was established in 1998 by Ron Bertrand VK2DQ. With it's registered office located on the Queensland Gold Coast, the Radio and Electronics School services all Australian States and Territories.

The Radio and Electronics School provides courses to get you on air with either the Standard Licence Multi-Media Course or the Advanced On-line Course.

You can study for the Standard Licence using a proven self administered Multi-Media Course in the comfort of your own home. This course is supplied on two CD ROMS, and is an easy short course which lasts from 4-5 weeks duration. The course is designed to get you on air "FAST", with the minimum amount of fuss, covering standard theory and regulations.

E-mail support is provided with the Standard Licence Multi Media Course with inquiries answered within 24 hours, usually less.

You can also study for the Advanced Licence with the Radio and Electronics School. The Advanced Licence On-line Correspondence Course consists of 20 assignments plus revision and exam preparation and usually takes about 6 months at 1 assignment per week to complete or about 3 hours a week study for the average student.

This course is designed for those who hold their Standard Licence and wish to upgrade and is done via on-line E-mail correspondence with a facilitator. Turn around times for assignments is usually 48 hours or less.

Note that the school does not provide courses for the Foundation Licence or for the Practical Assessment. A checklist for the latter is provided on the school web site however.

For more information on courses and for pricing please visit the school web site or contact the course manager.

* [http://www.radioelectronicschool.net/ Radio and Electronics School].

Education - Australia

2008-02-08T12:55:39Z

Vk4im:

[[Image:http://www.radioelectronicschool.net/images/site/header6.jpg]]

Staffed by volunteers from all walks of life and from all over Australia the Radio and Electronics School was established in 1998 by Ron Bertrand VK2DQ. With it's registered office located on the Queensland Gold Coast, the Radio and Electronics School services all Australian States and Territories.

The Radio and Electronics School provides courses to get you on air with either the Standard Licence Multi-Media Course or the Advanced On-line Course.

You can study for the Standard Licence using a proven self administered Multi-Media Course in the comfort of your own home. This course is supplied on two CD ROMS, and is an easy short course which lasts from 4-5 weeks duration. The course is designed to get you on air "FAST", with the minimum amount of fuss, covering standard theory and regulations.

E-mail support is provided with the Standard Licence Multi Media Course with inquiries answered within 24 hours, usually less.

You can also study for the Advanced Licence with the Radio and Electronics School. The Advanced Licence On-line Correspondence Course consists of 20 assignments plus revision and exam preparation and usually takes about 6 months at 1 assignment per week to complete or about 3 hours a week study for the average student.

This course is designed for those who hold their Standard Licence and wish to upgrade and is done via on-line E-mail correspondence with a facilitator. Turn around times for assignments is usually 48 hours or less.

Note that the school does not provide courses for the Foundation Licence or for the Practical Assessment. A checklist for the latter is provided on the school web site however.

For more information on courses and for pricing please visit the school web site or contact the course manager.

* [http://www.radioelectronicschool.net/ Radio and Electronics School].

Education - Australia

2008-02-08T12:51:53Z

Vk4im:

* [http://www.radioelectronicschool.net/ Radio and Electronics School].

Staffed by volunteers from all walks of life and from all over Australia the Radio and Electronics School was established in 1998 by Ron Bertrand VK2DQ. With registered office located on the Queensland Gold Coast, the Radio and Electronics School services all Australian States and Territories.

The Radio and Electronics School provides courses to get you on air with either the Standard Licence Multi-Media Course or the Advanced On-line Course.

You can study for the Standard Licence using a proven self administered Multi-Media Course in the comfort of your own home. This course is supplied on two CD ROMS, and is an easy short course which lasts from 4-5 weeks duration. The course is designed to get you on air "FAST", with the minimum amount of fuss, covering standard theory and regulations.

E-mail support is provided with the Standard Licence Multi Media Course with inquiries answered within 24 hours, usually less.

You can also study for the Advanced Licence with the Radio and Electronics School. The Advanced Licence On-line Correspondence Course consists of 20 assignments plus revision and exam preparation and usually takes about 6 months at 1 assignment per week to complete or about 3 hours a week study for the average student.

This course is designed for those who hold their Standard Licence and wish to upgrade and is done via on-line E-mail correspondence with a facilitator. Turn around times for assignments is usually 48 hours or less.

Note that the school does not provide courses for the Foundation Licence or for the Practical Assessment. A checklist for the latter is provided on the school web site however.

For more information on courses and for pricing please visit the school web site.