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   then he'd really would like your help to track it. The WSPR beacon   
   call sign is ZR 1 WT on 20 m WSPR frequency 14,097020 MHz. Its power is   
   10 mW transmitting two packets every ten minutes, the first with its   
   grid locator and the second with temperature, altitude, speed and   
   PSU voltage.   
      
   Another payload is SSTV on 433.4 MHz. This ZS6STN BACAR CubeSat will be   
   transmitting images that contain a quotation. If you are the first   
   person to send through confirmation of the full quotation and its   
   author, you will win a prize. In addition, there will be a special   
   BACAR-12 certificate for all those who manage to receive, decode and   
   send through at least one recognisable UHF SSTV image.   
      
   (sarl news)   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - FINAL FRONTIER   
   AMSAT-VK Secretary - secretary@amsat-vk.org   
      
   Amateur satellite operators may be saddened to hear that the satellites   
   XW-2B, 2C, and 2D are nearing re-entry into the atmosphere. The three   
   identical Chinese micro-satellites used for atmospheric physics   
   experiments and amateur radio missions were launched in 2015.   
      
   In the next few weeks, they will cease to exist after nine years in   
   orbit when they make a fiery return to Earth.   
      
   This may be welcome news to some terrestrial operators world-wide   
   though. Satellite XW-2C in particular has been transmitting what   
   appears to be abnormal sweep-like signals on some terrestrial VHF   
   repeater output frequencies for several years.   
      
   (IRTS)   
      
   AMSAT AO-7 to Celebrate 50th Anniversary   
      
   It has often been reported that the oldest satellites still working in   
   space are the space probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. The Voyagers were   
   both launched in 1977 to take advantage of the planetary alignment   
   called, back then, the Grand Tour. Their images changed the human   
   vision of our solar system.   
      
   But, are they really the oldest, still functional spacecraft in outer   
   space? What if we include spacecraft that remained behind in Earth   
   Orbit? Is it even believable that the oldest still working satellite in   
   space wasnt even designed or operated by NASA or any other space   
   agency?   
      
   What if this satellite was designed by Radio Amateurs.   
      
   Then all things considered, AO-7, a Small Sat launched on November 15,   
   1974 is the oldest working satellite and is still providing service to   
   hundreds of Amateur Radio operators around the world.   
      
   (NA)   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - INTERNET, THE HAMS DOMAIN   
      
   Access to Internet Archive has been restored and the past editions are   
   available.   
      
   HOWEVER:-   
      
   New uploads are still currently unavailable or intermittent. Attempts   
   to upload currently cycle back to the main page but for now files from   
   Edition 1337 to present are housed in a temporary location until   
   Internet Archive is fully restored.   
      
   The archive appreciates everyones patience as they work to provide   
   continuing access in this issue.   
      
   (twiar)   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - IOTA   
   iota-world.org/   
      
   Theo, PA3CBH is active as 3D2TP from Viti Levu (OC-016),  Fiji until   
   December 12. He will operate QRP on SSB and QRS  CW.   
   QSL 3D2TP via home call which again is PA3CBH.   
      
   Jean-Marc, F5SGI IS active as FR/F5SGI from Reunion Island  (AF-016)   
   UNTIL November 18. He will operate CW only on 40-10 metres.   
   All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau and LoTW.   
      
   David, F4FKT will be active again from Antarctica between early   
   November and late January 2025. Main activity will be during his   
   spare time as FT4YM/p from Concordia Station, operating SSB and   
   digital modes.   
      
   In addition, he might be QRV as FT4YM from Dumont d'Urville on   
   Petrels Island (AN-017). QSL via F5PFP.   
      
   Erik, PA1ET is active until Monday as MM/PA1ET/p from the Isle of   
   Canna, the westernmost of the Small Isles archipelago, in the Scottish   
   Inner Hebrides (EU-008). QRP on 40 and/or 20 metres   
      
   (425dx group)   
      
   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   
      
   TUNISIAN HAM CAMP FOR YOUNGSTERS GETS YASME GRANT   
      
   Good fortune smiled upon the recent Youngsters on the Air subregional   
   camp in Tunisia. For one thing, the camp coincided with scoutings   
   Jamboree on the Air. For another thing, they received some important   
   monetary support from the Yasme Foundation. The grant to the   
   Association of Tunisian Radio Amateurs was announced 5 days prior   
   the camp got underway   
      
   This is the second year that IARU Region 1 YOTA has been able to   
   organise an African subregional camp.   
      
   This year's participants included two youngsters each from Mauritania,   
   Morocco, Egypt, Libya and Algeria.   
      
   Young hams were also joined by members of the Tunisian Scouts who were   
   very familiar with the location as a well-used international scout   
   camp facility. Organisers said that the inclusion of scouts this year   
   will allow the hams to expand their own network even more. Camp   
   activities include building antennas, fox hunting, solving problems   
   and, of course, getting on the air.   
      
   (newsline2452)   
      
   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO   
      
   As Cyclone Dana descended upon India recently, hams were deployed to   
   keep messages getting through in case the information network was   
   knocked out. Relief workers were deployed and 1.5 million people were   
   evacuated and moved out of harm's way.   
      
   The West Bengal Radio Club quickly established two amateur radio mobile   
   stations at the request of the district magistrate. The hams also set   
   up three base radio operations at governmental offices, powered with   
   backup battery power in case the weather took out the information   
   infrastructure.   
      
   With its arrival, the cyclone brought wind speeds of 100 to 110 kmph,   
   snapping power lines and uprooting trees. Airports and schools were   
   shut down.   
      
   Early reports from officials in Odisha indicated that there was no loss   
   of life; unfortunately, one person was reported killed in Bengal.   
      
   (newsline 2453)   
      
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   2024 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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   This is Andrew, VK3CAH, from the Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Club   
   reminding listeners that the Rosebud RadioFest will be held once again   
   this year on Sunday, the 17th of November.   
      
   As usual, the event will be held at the Eastbourne Primary School at   
   Allambi Avenue, Rosebud, with outdoor displays open from 8 am and the   
   main sales area open from 10 am, continuing through till 2 pm.   
      
   If you have pre-loved equipment to sell, tables are still available at   
   $10 and can be booked on-line at rosebudradiofest.com   
      
   But be quick as only a few tables remain.   
      
   Two great Technical forums will also be part of the Rosebud RadioFest   
   and the event has full catering, plenty of off street parking and great   
   door prizes. Entry fee is only $6 with under 12s free.   
      
   See you in Rosebud on the 17th of November. 73 from Andrew   
   Reception Reports   
      
   WIA News rebroadcasters often give Short Wave Listeners a   
   welcome to the broadcast as they commence call-backs   
   straight after the Local News. Local news follows National   
   news in all states. It would be great if those SWL's would   
   email their reception reports and location to   
   callbacks@wia.org.au   
   Submitting news items   
      
      
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