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   and remote environments where such capabilities were previously   
   unattainable. HF radio refers to radio waves in the frequency range of 3 to   
   30 MHz. This makes it valuable for military, maritime, aviation, and   
   emergency communication, especially in remote areas where satellite or   
   internet-based communication may be unavailable.   
      
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   Exercise Blue Ham will take place from the UK on the 29th and 30th of   
   March on the 60m band.   
      
   Stations will be active between 9am and 6pm.   
      
   Blue Ham exercises provide a platform to further develop Cadet radio   
   operator skill and confidence by engaging with the amateur radio community   
   via the Ministry Of Defence 5MHz shared band. Cadet radio operators, under   
   supervision, will exchange radio messages with amateur radio operators in   
   the UK and Europe.   
      
   (rsgb)   
      
   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   
      
   High School and a Sci-Fi Movie Sparked Interest in Amateur Radio.   
      
   Steve Schickel was a young high school student in the late 80s and was   
   introduced to amateur radio through his electronics classes. He also spent   
   time working at a local RadioShack and watching science fiction movies at   
   a nearby theatre in his hometown of Pensacola, Florida.   
      
   Amateur radios next biggest influence on Steve came in 1997, on opening   
   night of the movie Contact, about a scientist who finds evidence of   
   extra-terrestrial life and is chosen to make first contact.   
      
   I remember the entire theatre erupted when, (he said), in the opening   
   scene, amateur radio operator K4WLD responded to a call from W9GFO and   
   stated his location was Pensacola. It sounded like the home team had   
   scored in overtime to win the game; it was so loud!   
      
   Fast-forward to November 2024. Steve passed the exam for his Technician   
   license and was assigned KQ4YXP on November 11. Then he passed his General   
   license exam and on November 29 changed his to callsign to KQ4ZDR and then   
   again to KZ4OW. After a month of study, he passed his Extra Class license   
   exam. But there was still something missing from his newfound amateur   
   radio hobby.   
      
   So VKers, what's your story?   
      
   Drop me at note here at YOTA and we'll look at telling your ham story in   
   AR Magazine and here on the air in WIA NATIONAL NEWS.   
      
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   The 26th European Hamradio School Stations Day will take place on Monday the   
   5th of May from 0700 to 1700UTC.   
      
   This is an activity day, not a contest, so the focus is on personal radio   
   contacts and QSO partners should take time for a short exchange. The   
   organisers look forward to seeing many schools, universities and training   
   centres on the air again.   
      
   To find out more, go to tinyurl.com/european-schools   
      
   (rsgb)   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO   
      
   In 2024, NASA's Search and Rescue technologies contributed to saving 407   
   lives in the U.S., including 314 at sea, 41 in aviation incidents, and   
   52 through personal locator beacons.   
      
   These efforts are part of the international Cospas-Sarsat satellite-aided   
   search and rescue system, which has helped save over 50,000 lives   
   worldwide since 1982.   
      
   Using GPS satellites, emergency beacons transmit distress signals to the   
   Cospas-Sarsat network, enabling first responders to locate and rescue   
   those in need. NASA's Search and Rescue Office has been involved in rescue   
   operations since 1979 and continues to enhance beacon technology for both   
   Earth-based and space missions.   
      
   The Advanced Next-Generation Emergency Locator (ANGEL) beacon is being   
   developed to support crew recovery efforts, including for Artemis missions   
   returning from deep space. NASA collaborates with NOAA, the U.S. Coast   
   Guard, the U.S. Air Force, and other agencies to ensure rapid response and   
   rescue operations across land, sea, and air.   
      
   (ANS)   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - VIDEO   
      
   SSTV from the FRAM2Ham ISS Simulation event was a success, bringing together   
   amateur radio enthusiasts and educators from around the world.   
      
   Over five days, participants engaged in a simulated transmissions from the   
   ISS Service Module Radio to mirror real-world conditions aboard a Dragon   
   spacecraft, which will be used for the upcoming FRAM2 mission. This provided   
   valuable practice for the FRAM2Ham competition.   
      
   The event was organized and run by Amateur Radio on the ISS.   
      
   The ham radio community followed the request to withhold image postings   
   until the official reveal date of February 20th. By the end of the event,   
   close on 2,000 images had been submitted, with nearly half coming from   
   students and educators, highlighting the educational impact of the   
   initiative.   
      
   The FRAM2 mission will be the first human spaceflight in polar orbit,   
   flying over both North and South poles.   
      
   (amsat)   
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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   
   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)   
      
   Greetings from the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club VK4RC.   
      
   Robert Thomson VK4TFN here.   
      
   REDFEST 25 "Adventures on HF"   
   will be held on the 12th April 2025.Gates open at 9:00AM.   
   Our new venue will be   
   The Deception Bay North State School,   
   Old Bay Road, Deception Bay.   
      
   We will raffle a very nice ICOM IC-7300.   
   Tickets $5. Buy as many tickets as you want.   
      
   Go to: redclifferadioclub.org.au/redfest   
   Scroll down, order your tickets, follow the instructions   
   for completing your purchase and the best of luck to you.   
   Make sure we know you're not a robot.   
      
   Bye for now and 73's from   
   The Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club VK4RC.   
   Thank you and 73's   
   Robert Thomson VK4TFN0428 044 992   
      
   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)   
   final final   
      
   Name : John   
   Callsign : ZS1I   
      
   Email Address : sawois05@gmail.com   
   Feedback :   
      
   The Wireless Institute Of Australia Weekly Amateur Radio News Broadcast now   
   being   
      
   transmitted in South Africa   
      
   The Wireless Institute of Australia produces a 30 minute audio news service   
   which is   
      
   transmitted across Australia on both Amateur and Citizen Band frequencies. It   
   is now   
      
   also transmitted in South Africa.   
      
      
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