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   club, called Heart of ARC, conducted science workshops to train   
   participating students for the eventual radio connection, facilitated by   
   Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, or ARISS.   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - IOTA   
   iota-world.org/   
      
   Team 3 B 9 DJ will be active from Rodrigues Island (AF-017) from   
   24 March to 5 April. They plan to operate CW, FT8 and SSB on   
   160-10 metres. QSL via Club Log's OQRS (preferred), LoTW, or via OK6DJ.   
   Team 4 S 7 SPG are active from Nilaveli, Sri Lanka (AS-003) now until   
   March One. They are on CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY on 80-10 metres.   
   QSL via Club  Log's OQRS, or via SP6CIK.   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - MILITARY   
   Recordings of military transmissions can be found on the   
   Signal Identification Guide Wiki at   
   sigidwiki.com/wiki/Category:Military   
      
   >From the 1st to the 28th of March George, MM0JNL will once again be   
   activating special event station GB 0 GTS. This year the station is   
   active in support of the Great Tommy Sleep out. This national challenge   
   aims to raise funds and awareness for all former UK service personnel   
   who are living homeless.   
      
   More details are available at QRZ.com and rbli.co.uk   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR YOUNG TIMERS - YOTA   
   (Youngsters On The Air)   
   WIA committee:- Steve VK6SJ, Alec VK2MV and Pete VK2LP.   
   ham-yota.com/category/yota-region-3/   
   facebook.com/groups/YOTAOC/   
   youtube.com/channel/UClAapljf0VQ751sOgu2IzaA   
      
   YOTA Contest 2025   
      
   Organized by the IARU R1 Youth Working Group in cooperation with the   
   Hungarian Amateur Radio Society, the aim of the YOTA Contest is to   
   increase we youngsters activity on the air, strengthen the reputation   
   of the YOTA programme and demonstrate support for youngsters across the   
   world.   
      
   The three sessions of this year's YOTA Contest will be held   
      
   9 March   
   19 July   
   29 December   
      
   yotacontest.mrasz.org   
   2025 YOTA SUMMER CAMP   
      
   It is with pleasure that we announce the 2025 YOTA Summer Camp, which will   
   be hosted by REF, the IARU member society in France.   
   The event itself, 18 to 25 August about 50 kilometres to the north west of   
   Paris in the heart of the Vexin national park.   
   The RSGB is delighted to announce that Samuel McCutchion, M7UEL, will be   
   the RSGBs Scout, Cadet and Girl guiding Youth Champion.   
      
   Sam brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the role having been part of   
   the Scouts from a young age in Beavers and then working his way up to   
   Network. He then progressed to become an Assistant Section Leader.   
   This knowledge will help the RSGB Youth Team to engage and offer amateur   
   radio support to not only the Scouts, but also the Cadets and   
   Girl guiding.   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO   
      
   Amateur Radio Emergency Service Renews Relationship with Red Cross in   
   Puerto Rico.   
      
   Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) in the ARRL Puerto Rico Section   
   has signed a renewal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American   
   Red Cross Puerto Rico Region. The agreement establishes a framework of   
   cooperation and a close working relationship with ARRL ARES volunteers.   
      
   Both ARES and the Red Cross agree that, with the resources of both   
   organizations, the public will be best served during disasters,   
   emergencies, and other public service related situations.   
      
   ARRL Puerto Rico Section Manager Carmen N. Greene, KP4QVQ, believes the   
   new MOU benefits everyone. The renewal of the existing MOU with the   
   American Red Cross of Puerto Rico is a testament to the relationship and   
   commitment we have at the local section level with the legendary   
   organization, she said. We feel that our communities will greatly   
   benefit from the joint efforts to train and practice the ability to pass   
   messages when the normal infrastructure is not available.   
      
   (arrl)   
      
   WICEN NSW   
      
   The first WICEN NSW events for this year are in support of Dementia   
   Australias Memory Walk and Jogs.   
      
   They will be at;   
      
   Cronulla and Mona Vale, on Sunday the 2nd of March   
   Penrith on the 9th   
   Wollongong on the 16th   
   the Hunter on the 23rd of March,   
   and at Sydney Olympic Park, on Sunday the 25th of May.   
      
   These events are straight forward and would suit anyone new to WICEN   
   activities. If you want to take part please contact Liz Dawson,   
   Liz's email address is in the text edition of this your WIA NATIONAL NEWS   
      
   elizabeth.dawson@vrarescue.org   
      
   WICEN NSW is a communications support squad of VRA Rescue NSW.   
      
   For more information about WICEN please visit nsw.wicen.org.au   
      
   (VK2WI)   
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   IT'S A DATE   
      
   Clubs are welcome to email text with audio for this section   
      
   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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   2025   
   VK3 - Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group HamFest March One at   
   Mooroolbark Community Centre.                        (wiacal)   
      
   *Hi, this is Craig VK3WAR for the Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group.*   
   *We are holding our HamFest on Saturday the 1st of March at the   
   Mooroolbark Community Hall, 125 Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark.*   
      
   *Doors open to Traders at 8am and buyers at 10am.*   
      
   *Entry for buyers is $10 with tea & coffee provided.*   
      
   *This is a cash only event.*   
      
   *The hall is only a short walk from the Mooroolbark train station and   
   ample car parking is available onsite.*   
      
   *For more information or to book a table please see our website at   
   yvarg.org.au or call Steve VK3NG on 0418 103 487  that's  0418 103 487*   
      
   *Tables are filling fast so book now and don't miss out!*   
      
   *We look forward to seeing you on the day.*   
      
   *73*   
      
   All the best Col Winger Treasurer YVARG*   
   VK7 - MEET THE VOICE social outing Ross Caravan Park March 23 (Al vk7)   
      
   VK4 - Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club REDFEST April 12 at   
   Deception Bay North State School.                     (wiacal)   
      
   VK - WIA AGM May 3 - 4. Hosted by Bendigo Amateur Radio & Electronics   
   Club and their Technology Expo                   (vk3gtv/wiacal)   
      
   VK2 - Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club's 49th Annual Field Day Weekend   
   at Wauchope Showground Hall June 7 and 8          (wiacal)   
      
   VK5 - SERG Convention and Fox Hunting Championship June 7 and 8   
   At Scout Hall in Mt. Gambier                        (vk5dj)   
      
   VK  - Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association 50th anniversary   
   Glen Waverly July 26 president@alara.org              (vk2ayl)   
      
   VK5 - AREG's Amateur Radio & Electronics Sale Sunday 26th October   
   at David Roche Park, Kilburn                            (VK5QI)   
      
   VK4 - GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY  2025 HAMFEST NOV 9  (vk4dmh)   
   Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road.   
      
   VK3-  Rosebud RadioFest, Eastbourne Primary School, Rosebud (wiacal)   
   November Sixteen.   
      
   VK8 - Darwin Amateur Radio Club DARC Xmas Party 6:30pm Dec 3    (wiacal)   
   Submitting news items   
      
   A reminder when supplying HamFest info we obviously can't   
   plug DEALS from commercial traders "on air", but we at the   
   WIA will put your supporters 'goods' in this text edition   
   "no worries."   
      
   We will not give blatant 'plugs' to raffles, be it raffles   
   at the event or "on-line".   
      
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   Oh... and to contact us with your news because   
   If It Matters To You It Matters To Us!   
   Click the links below to download the most recent edition of   
   National News, BUT this is ONLY the backup site!   
      
   WIANEWS backup thanks to Brendan VK4BLP can be found on   
   wiaq.org.au   
      
   BACKUPS OF THE BACKUP!!  thanks to Tony VK7AX   
   www.vk7ax.id.au/wianews/   
      
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