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   OC-002 CHRISTMAS ISLAND   
      
   VK 9 QO October 3-7, 2025 on 40-6m; CW, SSB, RTTY, the FT modes and   
   Satellites QO-100 and RS-44.   
      
   HF / VHF QSL via JI 1 LET.   
   SAT QSL via JA 3 GEP.   
      
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   OC-054   
      
   The  DX Obsessed Group  will  be active as FW5K from Wallis Island   
   (OC-054) from 20 October to 7 November, including a Multi-2 entry in the   
   CQ WW DX SSB Contest.  Six operators will be QRV on 160-6 metres CW SSB   
   FT8 and RTTY.  QSL via Club Log's OQRS;  QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW   
   6 months after the end of the DXpedition.   
      
   (425 DX and dxobsessed.org/home)   
      
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   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   
      
   A rare DX activation in the sub-Antarctic region is going to involve young   
   amateurs in core roles.   
      
      
   The planned DXpedition for South Georgia Island in March of 2027 isn't just   
   about activating one of the rarest and more challenging sites for portable   
   amateur radio. A central focus for the team will be its role in mentoring the   
   young radio amateurs who will be accompanying the more experienced operators   
   to the sub-Antarctic island. The team, using the callsign VPSG, is giving   
   these youngsters top priority.   
      
      
   Project team leader Rune, LA7THA, told Newsline in an email that one or two   
   licensed young operators are expected to be part of the operations on the   
   island. He said: [quote] "They will be involved in every phase of the   
   expedition - from setup and daily operations to teardown - working alongside   
   veteran DXpeditioners in challenging real-world conditions." [endquote] He   
   said the team is working closely with NCDXF on this initiative, which is in   
   sync with so many amateur radio youth engagement activities around the world.   
      
      
   Meanwhile, there is much work to be done regarding this environmentally   
   sensitive DX entity with its mountainous landscape and volatile weather   
   patterns. The shore camp will have five operating positions but details still   
   remain unclear on any additional stations that are capable of being operated   
   remotely. Rune said that final team composition and operating plans also need   
   to be fine-tuned.   
      
      
   The DXpedition fulfils the mission of the Norway-based Amateur Radio   
   DXpeditions, which devotes itself to giving hams around the world a chance to   
   contact remote parts of the globe.   
      
      
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   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLD-TIMERS   
   qcwa.org   
   raotc.org.au   
      
   >From the website of RSGB's "Front Page News" we see they have announced   
   an exciting new volunteer role, which will be tasked with attracting   
   older people to amateur radio.   
      
   The RSGB Honorary Mature Members Officer will also be responsible for   
   retaining and engaging with our existing senior members.   
      
   The individual will research organisations or groups with memberships   
   that include older people who may be interested in amateur radio as a   
   hobby. They will also help to identify ways the RSGB can support lifelong   
   enjoyment of amateur radio, including accessibility, training and social   
   engagement.   
      
   If you are an RSGB member and interested in this role, go to   
   rsgb.org/volunteers to read the full description.   
      
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   IT'S A DATE   
      
   Clubs are welcome to email text with audio for this section,   
   nationalnews@wia.org.au   
      
   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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   Now it's always good to get details and audio of events of interest   
   BUT DOUBLY SO when a club takes the time to let us know how the event we   
   have published for them goes!   
      
   Enter ROBERT THOMPSON VK4TFN:-   
      
   We at the R & DRC VK4RC wish to extend our   
   appreciation and gratitude to the amateur radio community   
   for your support of our carboot sale, on Saturday30th Aug.   
      
   Thank you for your support.   
      
   It was a brilliant success made possible by membership   
   teamwork and the support of the amateur radio community.   
      
   The proceeds of the carboot sale will go towards the   
   completion of the installation, of our 146.925 Mhz   
   (formerly Wamuran) 2m repeater hut, at the new OceanView site.   
      
   Once again, thank you for your support,   
   bye for now and 73's from the R & DRC VK4RC.   
   Thank you & 73's   
   Robert Thomson VK4TFN   
      
   2025   
      
   VK4 -SunFest at Beerwah Community Hall 25 Peachester Rd 9.30 Sept 13   
   (wiacal)   
      
   VK  - Sep 14 4-5pm AEST WIA Affiliated Clubs briefing webinar (wiacal)   
   VK/3 - Sep 18 RAOTC AGM AND lunch, Caulfield RSL, Elsternwick (raotc web)   
   VK4 - Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club HamFest and AGM 26 Sept.   
   at Maraboon Powerboat & Ski Club near Emerald Central Queensland.   
   (wiacal)   
      
   VK2 - Westlakes Field Day 8am October 26 on club grounds. (vk2wi)   
      
   VK4 -Townsville Amateur Radio Club's Cardwell Gathering Field Day   
   October 3 at Meunga Creek Caravan Park & Camp             (wiacal)   
      
   VK5 - AREG's Amateur Radio & Electronics Sale Sunday 26th October   
   at David Roche Park, Kilburn                          (VK5QI)   
      
   VK - VKFF National Get Together October 24-27 Canberra.   (vk5pas)   
      
   VK4 - Qtech2025 a two-day conference Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd   
   November at Kedron-Wavell RSL                          (vk4uh)   
      
   VK4 - GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY  2025 HAMFEST NOV 9   
   Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road. (vk4dmh)   
      
   VK7 - Miena HamFest Saturday November 15  10am             (vk7news)   
      
   VK3 - Rosebud RadioFest, Eastbourne Primary School, Rosebud (wiacal)   
   November Sixteen.   
      
   VK2 - PICTON HAMFEST November 23 Picton Show Ground 8AM     (vk2xqx)   
   VK8 - Darwin Amateur Radio Club Xmas Party 6:30pm Dec 3     (wiacal)   
      
   VK - Dec 7 WIA Affiliated Clubs briefing webinar           (wiacal)   
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   VK - WIA AGM May 2 at 2pm Albury VK2                          (wiacal)   
      
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   the WIA NATIONAL NEWS SERVICE.   
      
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