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   Committing to commencing work in 2026 on providing general access to higher   
   transmitter power privileges for amateur operators.   
      
   Improving the transparency and administration of the Amateur Service   
   examinations, including a clearer process for reviewing syllabi and   
   exam questions.   
      
   Fixing delays and confusion in the Amateur Assigned Repeater and Beacon   
   call sign allocation processes.   
      
   Considering expanded spectrum access in the 51-52 MHz and 5351.5-5366.5 kHz   
   bands, and preserving access to the critical 2300-2302 MHz segment.   
      
   We believe these areas are vital for ensuring the ongoing viability,   
   vibrancy, and technical contribution of the Amateur Service in Australia.   
   A full copy of the submission is available on the WIA website.   
      
   wia.org.au   
      
   73 from Chris VK3FY, WIA Director.   
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   INTERNATIONAL NEWS is with thanks to Amateur Radio Daily, ARRL, DX-WORLD,   
   eHam, Hackaday, IARU, ICQPodcast, IRTS, NEWSLINE, NZART, RAC,   
   Radioworld.com, RSGB, SARL and the World Wide sources of the WIA.   
   Radio Amateurs of Canada, (the equivalent of our WIA) had a massive turnout   
   on air with their "Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day" special event   
   which encouraged as many amateurs as possible to contact as many RAC   
   stations as possible.   
      
   They operated right across Canada last Friday the 18th with many stations   
   signing with the suffix RAC.   
      
   If you worked any QSL via Logbook of the World or via the bureau.   
   Researchers are developing batteries that are made partially of paper and the   
   results have been showing varying degrees of promise, though none of them   
   appear ready yet for portable ham radio.   
      
      
   In France, a company is pioneering what it considers to be a single-use,   
   eco-friendly alternative to the small button battery that is fully   
   compostable when the user is done with it. More of a paper-based bio   
   enzymatic fuel cell than an actual battery, it releases energy when moisture   
   is released and comes into contact with the sugar and enzymes that are   
   infused into a layer of paper between the unit's carbon electrodes.   
      
      
   Generating only .75 (point seven five) volts, it still has a long way to go   
   before it can power more than perhaps a sensor or medical device someday.   
      
   Ten years ago, researchers in the US, developed what they called   
   "microbial paper-based batteries," that is, they derive their power from   
   bacteria's metabolism.   
      
   Like its new French counterpart, however, the output has been deemed   
   too low for practical use.   
   ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio in the USA, filed comments   
   with the Federal Communications Commission in response to its request for   
   public input on alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens by deleting or   
   modifying rules, In the Matter of Delete, Delete, Delete.   
      
      
   Implementing ARRLs  suggestions would promote and protect the art, science,   
   and enjoyment of amateur radio, and enhance the development of the next   
   generation of radio amateurs.   
      
      
   In response to ARRLs request, over 200 members submitted suggestions that   
   were reviewed when considering what rules should be deleted or modified. ARRL   
   will continue to engage with members and advocate for the Amateur Radio   
   Service.   
      
      
   In its filing, ARRL asked the FCC to delete or amend rules such as:   
      
   Delete the LF and VHF/UHF Symbol (Baud) Rate and Bandwidth Limitations.   
      
   Update and Modernize Entry Level Technician Class License Privileges.   
      
   Delete and Replace Obsolete Digital Code Limitations.   
      
   Implement Changes to Third Party Rules Adopted Internationally at WRC-03.   
   Chinese police have accused the United States National Security Agency of   
   launching "advanced" cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in February,   
   targeting essential industries.   
      
      
   Police added three alleged NSA agents to a wanted list and also accused the   
   University of California and Virginia Tech of being involved in the attacks   
   after carrying out investigations, according to a report by state news agency   
   Xinhua.   
      
      
   It did not specify how the two American universities were involved.   
      
   However, the report contained a considerable amount of detail on the   
   cyberattacks and the alleged individuals involved, and comes as the world's   
   two largest economies spiral deeper into a trade war that has already spurred   
   travel warnings for Chinese tourists going to the US and halted imports of US   
   films into China.   
      
   Who understands the pain of not being able to get on the air better than an   
   amateur radio operator? So when a small community broadcast station over in   
   Tassie developed an issue that hampered their ability to transmit, some local   
   hams came in to help them troubleshoot.   
      
   The problem was twofold, both with the 10 metre high base link antenna and at   
   the broadcaster's remote transmitter station. The cause wasn't completely   
   clear though until Hayden, VK7HH, and a friend hiked up a rugged mountain   
   1100 metres above sea level, repaired the solar powered, FM-Band transmitter   
   station by installing a temporary, self-built, antenna and got the station   
   back on the air waves.   
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   OPERATIONAL NEWS - A FELIX VK4FUQ PRESENTATION   
      
   Activation for International Marconi Day   
      
   The Howth Martello Radio Group will once again be active as an award station   
   during International Marconi Day Saturday 26th of April.   
      
   In 1905, the Marconi Company set up an experimental receiving station in the   
   Martello tower monitoring transmissions from the RMS Monarch as it sailed to   
   various locations in the Irish Sea.   
      
   The Martello tower now houses Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio   
   which was set up in 2003 by the late Pat Herbert. EI 0 MAR is the callsign   
   of the amateur radio station in the tower.   
      
   Patriot Radio Communications, EI 7 PRC, will operate from Brow Head in   
   County Cork on Marconi day as well. The club will use the special event call   
   EI 7 IMD on April 26th and all QSOs are welcome.   
      
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   NOW CONTEST WISE:- 2025   
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   The IARU 100th Anniversary Centennial QSO Party ends today 20 April.   
   This event has been celebrating the 100 years of the IARU   
      
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   Each Tuesday evening in April sees the ZL2GVA Memorial Sprints on 80m.   
   30 minutes each of CW, SSB and FT4.   
      
   Take part in any or all segments.   
      
   Exchange is your outside temperature.   
      
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   ANZAC DAY - Here is VK5GG   
      
   Next Friday the 25th of April is ANZAC Day and to mark the day the   
   FISTS Down Under CW Club is holding a Straight Key Day.   
      
   Simply make 5 or more CW contacts using a straight key on any of the bands,   
   160m to 10m including the WARC bands to qualify for a Straight Key Day   
   certificate.   
      
   Remember being ANZAC Day the AX prefix can be used by VK participants.   
      
   For the full details go to the FISTS Down Under website   
   fdu.org.au   
      
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   HARRY ANGEL MEMORIAL 80 Meter Sprint, Saturday May 3.   
      
   wia.org.au/members/contests/harryangel/   
      
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   May 17/18 is the Sangster Shield.   
      
   QRP CW on 80m, wind back the rig to 5W and give it a go.   
      
   Rules for both   
      
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   Don Edwards memorial slow Morse contest May 17 - 18 sgars.org (vk2emu)   
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   3 to work:-   
      
   ZL6ANZAC is the Special Event Callsign for the ANZAC Day Amateur Radio   
      
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