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   Management Authority (NSDMA), in collaboration with OSCAR India, demonstrated   
   wireless IMAGE transmission via RF without internet connectivity  the first   
   such achievement in Northeast India.   
      
   While OSCAR India has previously conducted similar experiments across the   
   sub - continent, this demonstration is particularly significant due to   
   Northeast   
      
   Indias challenging terrain.   
      
   The training program equipped NSDMAs District Project Associates with   
   critical   
      
   skills, including:   
   practical morse code applications   
   hands-on antenna construction workshops, where participants built antennas   
   for   
      
   amateur radio operations and   
   a comprehensive mock fire rescue drill using amateur radio communications.   
      
   Acknowledging the success of the initiative, the Wireless Planning &   
   Coordination   
      
   Wing, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications assigned   
   the   
      
   special call sign AT2NEthe first-ever designation for an amateur radio   
   expedition in Kohima.   
      
   The Convenor of OSCAR India, emphasized the importance of this demonstration,   
   highlighting and proving radios vital role when modern networks fail.   
      
   tinyurl.com/35tyrne5   
      
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   WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - VIDEO   
      
   Juan Carlos, CO8TW, reports that a WhatsApp channel titled Satellites for   
   Hams!!!   
      
   now has 338 active subscribers.   
      
   The channel shares regular updates and information of interest to amateur   
   radio   
      
   satellite operators, including how to become a member of AMSAT. It can be   
   accessed   
      
   directly at the link in the text edition of this news, best read at   
   wia.org.au   
      
      
   whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaIMu2D4IBhG7yR2Tb2d   
      
   To join, download the free WhatsApp app from your devices app store   
      
   WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is a global messaging platform that supports text,   
   voice,   
      
   video, and multimedia sharing. It remains a popular tool among hams for   
   coordinating and exchanging satellite-related information in real time.   
      
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   WEIRD WONDERFUL AND WACKY   
      
   THIS ANTENNA'S ELEMENTS HAVE AN ELEMENT OF HISTORY   
      
   How much would you be willing to pay for an antenna?   
      
   Actually, how much would you be willing to pay for PART of an antenna?   
      
   In our final story this week, we welcome to WIA National News Australia, from   
   our   
      
   sister news bureau NEWSLINE, their newest family member, Jen de Salvo, W9TXJ,   
   who explores that very question.   
      
   There are just 14 remaining elements from the original 32-element Alford   
   Antenna that once worked its magic atop New York Citys Empire State building.   
   When the antenna was decommissioned in 2019, some of the elements were   
   offered - free for the taking - to interested parties. Now, however, the   
   remaining elements are being put back to work for a cause. The Society of   
   Broadcast Engineers NYC chapter is auctioning them off to raise money for the   
   general scholarship fund of the societys Ennes Educational Foundation Trust.   
      
      
   This is not your average vertical antenna. It is, in a way, the King Kong of   
   antennas even though the Alford didnt yet exist when the famous giant gorilla   
   romanced the terrified actress Fay Wray in the classic 1933 film. This became   
   the first master antenna system in the US when it was installed in 1965. At   
   one time, as many as 16 FM stations used it, earning it the distinction of   
   being the worlds largest combined FM station system. The antenna was   
   relegated to auxiliary status in 1990 and by 2017, it was no longer needed.   
      
      
   Bidding, which ended on April 30th, started at $300 per element. It remains   
   to be seen whether, like King Kong, those bids ascended to impressive   
   heights. Winners will be asked to take delivery in New Jersey - at   
   ground-floor level.   
      
      
   This is Jen de Salvo, W9TXJ.   
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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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   2025   
      
   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.   
      
   Starting 15h00 SAST and ending 15h30 SAST every Sunday Afternoon.   
      
   Radio Amateurs can listen on the Aasvoelkop Repeater (145.625 MHz.  88.5 hz   
   tone) or   
      
   connect via ZS1SB-L EchoLink, ZS1I-R EchoLink,	49355 AllStar or TG65511 on   
   DMR and   
      
   the 145.550 MHz. 88.5 hz tone ZS1I Simplex HUB Link.   
      
   Come and join us and listen to one of the most interesting amateur radio news   
   broadcasts in the world.   
      
   Blog:  https://grhubnetwork.blogspot.com   
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