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Bulletin issued bv, the North, North Wesi and
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MARCH 1980 VOLUME 10 No 2
MEETINGS
NORTERN BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL 14th March
SOUTHERN BRANCH GENERAL 5th March
' NORTH WEST BRANCH 11th March
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EDITORIAL by Ken Kirkman VK7ZKT I
This months QRM consists mainly of reports from Branch AGM's,
Divisional news, WICEN reports etc as it is that time of the year
again where the previous year's committees pass on their reports
and hand over to the new, It is the time to either re-commit one-
self or to hand over to another, For myself I pass QRM onto the
next Editor, owing to committments to house alterations and also
an anxious XYL.
If QRM is needing an Editor in 12 months time then I most
certainly will nominate for the job,as I have found the production
of this magazine to be a most satisfying occupation. Yet I must
admit it is frustrating in trying to coerce articles from you the
readers,which one could interpret as a lack of interest in QRM, but
I do'nt think that is true, .. or is it ?, This magazine is the best
medium of communication to all members,whether they are able to
attend meetings,listen to broadcasts or not, and after all is'nt
communication what Amateur Radio is all about. Well worth supporting.
The problems with printing should be alleviated for the time being
as I believe that the off-set printer is again functioning and this
issue should be bock to normal. On behalf of the Northern Branch I
would like to thank Joe Richter for giving up his own time to print
QRM and also to Reg Emmett, without whose cooperation this would'nt
be possible. Also to all who helped with the collating, stapling,
wrapping,etc each month.
I wish all of you an enjoyable year ahead,and one that sees the
achievements of your goals. 73 Ken
CONTENTS
PAGE 2 Editorial
3 VHF Notes by Joe 7JG
4 Southern Branch Notes by Sue 7ZSU
5 Port Sorell Mini- Hamfest 23rd,March
6 WICEN Sta dards for Battery Connections by 7Aw
8 North West Branch Notes by Jim 7NOW
9 North West Branch President's Report 79-80
10 N.W. Branch President's Report (cont)
11 Amateur Advisory Committee Report by 7PF
VK7 QSL Bureau Report by Chas VK7CH
12 WICEN Annual Report by Andrew 7Aw
14 Tasmanian Division President's Report by Ian 7ZZ
15 Federal Councillor Report by Reg 7KK
16 Divisional Notes by 7KK
17 Council Election Ballot Poper
Education Services Report by 7KK
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VHF NOTES by Joe V7JG
Over the past two weeks we hove experienced very good inversions
across the "Strait" on Tuesday night, l9th February. Peter VK7BQ
received four ATV transmissions from VK3, Byron, VK78D mobile on
King Island was heard working via VK5 and VK3 repeaters as well as
thru VK7RAA on several days.
The inversion was so vast that Hobart stations were working into
the mainland repeaters. VK3ZFJ mobile near the VK2 border could be
heard on repeater reverse.
Six metres has been very quiet, with only one or two brief open-
ings to the mainland, although on Sunday the 17th, faint JA signals
were heard after the broadcast. The band may have been open earlier
but I have had no reports of any activity.
Do'nt forget the equinox period, as conditions should be better
than lost year when W6 was worked from VK7. The best times for
operation was around 0830 local time. Use 28,885 MHz as a liason
frequency and by listening on this frequency you will soon find out
what has been, or is happening on the 6 metre band.
Best of luck 73 Joe Gelston VK7JG
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SOUTHERN BRANCH NOTES by Sue VK7ZSU/NSU
The A.G.M, of the Southern Branch for 1980 has been held and the
following is a complete list of Office Bearers-;
President Barry 7NBA
Vice President Ian 7ZZ
Dep. Vice President Paul 7PA
Secretary Helene 7HD
Treasurer Peter 7NPV
Assistant Treasurer 7NKV
Broadcast Officer Graham 7GD
Rebroadcast Officers H.F. 7G0, AL, BJ, AW, HK, NHT,
V.H.F. : 7ZXX, ZEA, ZPA, ZTA, PS,
ZJA, PA, ZAJ.
Equipment Store Sales ZEA: Purchases ZPA, disposals ZXX
Historian 7ZSU
QSL Officer Bill 7NWR
Librarian Lloyd 7BF
Publicity to be combined with President's office.
QRM Southern Correspondent. Sue 7ZSU
Repeater Committee ..... 7RR, SS, AW, ZDF.
Beacon ,··.··········.. Allan Ruthven 7ZPA
New members are Les, 7LS (rejoining) and 7NJX - Jeremy Smutzy.
welcome to you both!
At this meeting the present problems as regards the Amateur
Advisory Committee were discussed at great length and a vote that
the Southern Branch support the status quo was carried by a large
majority. This topic will be further pursued at the next meeting -
so bring along your ideas.
Other topics for discussion include the store and the library.
The store in its present format appears very cumbersome and
time consuming, so suggestions as to ho it can be improved would
be.appreciated » as were whether it should be done away with
entirely. A list will be published in a later QRM of store contents.
(provided they both still exist!!!)
The library is very much out of date and is of value largely as
o collection of antique volumes on radio construction. The library
will be coming to the next meeting, so suggestions please, for
updating: eg donations of old magazines and books.
SOUTHERN BRANCH NOTES (cont)
s
The Treasurer will be presenting some facts and figures as to
how much our money (safely) could be earning : at present - zero. So
come along and hove your soy in how to utilise it more effectively.
Following the meeting, it is anticipated a talk will be given
by Brion Brand from SES, which should be very interesting.
The A.G.M. of State Council is to be held in Hobart this year,
and notice of meetin times will appear elsewhere in QRM,
The dinner is being held on Saturday the l5th of March (7.30 PM)
at the C.W.A, Rooms off Criterion St.; these can be reached through
the car park opposite, and being catered for by the C.w.A. ; and we
all know how well these ladies can cook!!
There are the grand total of three couples from the North and
North West Branches so far attending this dinner, which is extremely
dissapointing to the Southern Branch, and particularly to those
organising the dinner.
The next General Meeting of the Southern Branch is on Wednesday
the 5th of Morch at the SES rooms, starting time 8.00 p.m.
The next Executive meeting is on Wednesday the l9th of March,
starting time 7.30 p.m. ; at the QTH of Helene VK7HD,
Sue VK7ZSU/NSU
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NORTHERN BRANCH / NORTH WEST BRANCH MINI-HAMFEST March 23rd.
The mini-hamfest this year is hosted by the Northern Branch,
This probably means it's the Northern Branch's turn to win the
cricket match ; or is it? Due regard is to be paid to the state
of the TIDE this year as it is very difficult to hit the ball
when it becomes a submarine. For those who do'nt understand the
joke, Port Sorell has a fairly shallow foreshore and when the tide
comes in it covers about a hundred feet in half on hour and lost
year we hod to keep shifting the pitch until eventually we ran out
of beach, It was almost a disaster area but good fun for all,
Remember the date, Sunday the 23rd. of Morch commencing at
about lunch time where we usually have a BBQ, Plenty of games for
the kids and some for the big kids as well. See you there,
by Andrew Boon (1.1Y:7 AW)
VICEN STANDARDS_ OE_ _AERIAL AD _gg_ _yr1OS
In line with recommendations of the Technical Sub-Committee of the State
Disaster Communications Planning Committee ( or wich I represent Telecom
Australia and TICEN, respectively), the following are the connections which
should be used on equipment of WICE volunteers.
':'he radio set antenna connector shall be a UHF socket (:.:::0239).
An adaptor or patch cord should be available if the set is not
fitted with a UE? socket. Antenna feedlines should oe terminated
in a UHF plug (P1259),
Both positive arid negative battery lead shall include ,m tn-line
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red in the positive lead (Utilux type J116A). The positive lead
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shall terminate on the short mating section of the black fuse-
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. The advantages of standard aerial connections are obvious, using the
same type of fuseholders in the battery leads, any type of set c.:an be inter-
changed with any other, regardless of the actual type of power· plug, merely
by breaking the leads at the fuse-holders. nsure that plenty of spare fuses
are on band. The largest size wire that will fit the H116 fuse-holders is
6 mm auto cable.
By the way, for those owners of IC2S transceivers, a Utilux dispenser
pack, code H9394/D1, contains a power plug and a matching line socket. "The
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NORTH WEST NOTES by Jim VK7Now
The usual monthly meeting of the branch was held on Feb, 12th.
The meeting commenced with the A.G.M. with 30 in attendance and there
were 3 apologies.The Secretary read the minutes of the last A.G,M.
held in Lakins Hall, Ulverstone; which included election of officers
for the year 1979-80, The minutes were confirmed.
Address by the President : The President outlined the change of the
headquarters from Ulverstone to the modern facilities at the Penguin
High School. He also emphasised how the Minister for P & T, Mr.Staley
is in favour of DE-REGULATION i which is appreciated by all members.
He urged all members to work together for the benifit of all amateurs
especially members of the North West Branch.
It was also mentioned that, with the organizing of TARC '80, it will
give our Branch a chance to show the rest of the State what we can do,
The full text of the President's address is given elsewhere in ORM,
Treasurer's Report: Ivan VK7NOA/ZOA gave the meeting a full report
on finance. The Balance sheet was adopted,
Beacon and Repeater Report : T ony VK7AX gave th e repor t . I van VK7ZOA
was thanked for having this equipment on his property. Tony advised
that several members are working on the proposed AT Repeater with
Graham VK7AQ in charge of technical work. An average of 15 members
have attended the various ATV meetings. Tony advised that it was a
most enthusiastic group.
Q.SL.fficer. Don V7NDP advised that all was satisfactory,
ELECTION of OFFICE BEARERS 1980 : 81
President Peter Fudge VK7BQ
Vice President Martin Fox V7MM
Secretary Joan Fudge
Treasurer Bruce VK7NDY
Gducation Officer John Webster Vk7N ?
wicen Co-ordinator Bob V7ZJS
Beacon and Repeater Tony VK7AX
Activity Officer Vince VK7NVH
'cast Co-ordinator Terry VK7TT
QSL Officer Don VK7NDP
Liason and News Tony VK7AX
QRM Correspondent Jim V7NOW
Close of A.G.M.
The following is a report of the monthly General meeting,
Minutes of the previous meeting, activities and inwards and outwards
correspondence were read by the Secretary, confirmed and adopted,
Membership Application Jack Wright ; Devonport
Roy Davies ; Burnie (both associate)
Report from_Management Committee_of TAR8Q: on V7NDP ea tht
, repor t,' a
things are progressing well. This year's TAR could be the best yet,
The theme is "Radio; Then, Now, What Next." The "Then" display by Jim,
VK7NOW, will include a 1912 Telefunken Spark RX, 1912 e Forest Triode,
w/w l signal lamp, 1924, 5 tube battery radio with horn and cone
speakers with a handwritten letter from the engineer who designed it,
plus a photo from Buffalo N.Y. showing the factory where it was made.
Also , Early Flying Doctor Transceiver, w/w 2 Spy Radio and life boat
beacon etc, Early AWA AC Broadcast receiver plus much more.
NORTH wST BRANCH NOTS cont. q
Council The Chairman gave details of the last meeting in Hobart,
The Chairman : Read a letter from Bob VK78Y, regarding "The shabby
treatment of some Amateurs within the Branch", The matter was fully
discussed to the mutual satisfaction of all concerned.
General Business : Th e Ch airman wis
- h e d a ll th ose sitting
. for the next
exam the best of luck, Jim Vk7NO, said he was happy with the 80 metre
relay in taking the signal off 2 metres, Call backs come from all over
the State and King Is. Soon the Broadcast is going to originate from
the Club rooms on 2 Metres. This should be worth listening to, Relays
are going to be token off 2 metres and relayed on all the usual bonds.
Correspondence : A 1 e tt er was received
• , f rom DO 'on VK7NDH , a d'·
vising t hat
he was moving to VK4 and regretfully resigned from the Branch.
In concluding the notes, I would like to pass on to Ivan, VK7ZOA/
NOA, many thanks on behalf of all members, for the excellent job he did
as Treasurer during the period he hod in office. It was regretted that
this matter was overlooked during the course of the meeting.
A delicious supper concluded a very eventful meeting, This wraps it
up for this month. 73 De Jim VK7NOW.
NORTH WEST BRANCH, TASMANIAN DIVISION W.I.A.
PRESIDENTS REPORT for the YEAR 1979 - 1980
In this past year our Branch has seen some changes. The demolition
of our former venue forced a change which hos provided us with a
sophisticated "home" and facilities which must motivate each of us to
involve ourselves in group activities to our mutual benifit.
For sighted members in the post gave us an excellent Division from
the management viewpoint with our geographic Branches managing the
local affairs, coordinated by a representative Council who, in turn
represent us Federally, Such a system has merit in many ways, but the
best system that can be offered cannot work without the involvement of
the individual in positive ways
The P&T leader, Mr.Staley, has shown a modern and enlightened lead
to us by his approach of de-regulation, but we, as mature people, must
have put aside narrow and restrictive views, and have, in fact opened
our minds to the broader aspects of intent and fulfillment from our
hobby by involvement with others, other license classes or simply,
associates in our common activities.
We have progressively reduced unnecessary formality in our meetings
and induced the Executive to perform its function and manage the Branch
affairs while still maintaining communication to the members. We have
been able to have for better input to Branch management from all
members, the shy as well as the verbose during meetings, through the
activity groups and simple conversation.
We must all put aside remaining negative or counter productive
impulses and each of us be preparred to work together to put out as much
as possible, on frequency with no spurii. In short put the effort of
your brain and your arm at the disposal of the W.I.A. in general and
the North West Branch in particular,
Last year we heard what you wanted of the W.I.A. and we have resp-
onded. Now we the w.I.A. need the involvement of increasingly more
members to ensure a lively healthy group of activities to generate the
co-operative and friendly climate Amateur Radio needs to prosper,
(cont over page)
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North West Branch President's Report (cont)
Long range plans hove been set, the site for which has been secured,
The plans for a TV repeater are well advanced and the FM section will
need to be included in the near future,
Financially, we have finished the year with a small surplus in the
operating account, (ie, funds derived from subscriptions) arising from
HEC account savings and sale of coll books, The most satisfying activity
was the $540 raised for the Capitol account against an objective of
approximate 1y $500. we are finis hi n g the ye ar in a satisfactory state
of finance as follows ;
Reserve Account (interest bearing) $357.31
ADD from Operating Account $10.0
BALANCE $457.31
Operating Account (from subs) $222.68
LESS transfer to Reserve Account $100.00
BALANCE $122.68
Equipment Account (special effort) $590.33
LESS Camera Chain, etc. $453.00
BALANCE £137.32
It is unnecessary to thank you as a group for support of your
~xecutive during the past year, because whatever any one of us has done
has been for the whole group and many people have been involved,
During the coming year this involvement of many and hopefully all
individual members within thelimits of capacity, is most necessary to
bring the whole group more tightly together, In this coming year we
have the organization of TAR 80 to give us all the chance to participate.
Just a final reminder; As with anything worthwhile, you can only
expect to get out of it what you are prepared to put in,
Peter Fudge VK7g
ELECTRONICS
64 Wentworth Street,
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AMATEUR EQUIPMENT-ANUACCESSORIES
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AMATEUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT by Peter Frith Vk7PF
The first meeting of the committee for 1980 was held on the 23rd
of February. Those present were : W ayne H ux 1 ey Chairman P.&T.
John Grace VK7ZJG w.I.A.
Derek Logan VK7DL w.I.A.
Sue Morgan VK7ZSU w.I.A.
Peter Frith VK7PF w.I.A.
Ed Hewens VK7HE Non member WIA
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed,
Minutes from VK3 and VK4 meetings were also read. There was one item
in business arising from the minutes ; The Superintendent is to be
asked to take up with the Superintendent of another State the matter
of the consistent breach of regulations by an Amateur operator
station in his State.
Points of note from VK3 minutes were coses of bod language, unauth-
orised use of repeaters, unauthorised replay of tape recordings and
147 -- 148 MHz interference. From VK4, action has been taken reference
operation in the 28 MHz band by an operator from another service.
The latest set of conditions for the operation of 2 metre and 70 cm
repeaters was read for information. The clause reference "means to
turn of" has been relaxed,
Some discussion took place regarding the Constitution governing
operation of the committee. The Chairman agreed that these notes could
be used to convey to W.I.A. members the working of the committee as
long as they did not prejudice action about to be taken. He also said
that visitors would be allowed at meetings with his prior approval,
The next meeting is scheduled for 14th April at 2 PM.
VK7 QSL BUREAU ANNUAL REPORT by Chas Harrisson VK7CH
The number of cards handled during the year has shown a further
substantial increase, comparitive figures for the last three years
being : Outwards Inwards Total
1 8,054 7,413 15,467
1978 15,133 14,021 29,154
1979 24,002 23,357 47,359
The sticker system, introduced last July, is operating quite satis-
factorily, and nearly 10,000 were distributed at the time of the
changeover in exchange for balances held.
Due to the larger number of cards per packet, average postage per
card has dropped from 1.38c to l.2c. This has further strengthened our
financial position and we will have no worries in meeting the rise in
postal charges.
There have been a few instances of oversized cards which have hod
to be cut down to size, so remember when getting cards printed to see
that they are no larger than 140 by 87 mm, preferably smaller.
My thanks to the Branch QSL Officers, Col Wright, Don Purton and
Bill Read for their assistance and cooperation during the year, and
also to those who send in batches of cards all correctly sorted. To
those few who forget to do this, it does help however few you may have.
Chas Harrisson QSL Manager
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WIGEN Ai'1':UAL REPORT 1972/8 By And ·ew Boon, VK7 A7T
State WIGEN Coordinator,
Since this is the first formal WICSI•; Annual Report for a number of
years, I will briefly outline events and activities since the WIGEN organ-
isation was rejuvenated., starting with June 1978.
At that time the 'I.I.A. was asked to attend a seminar on ~jearch and
·,escue Communications, and the inaugural meet of the State Disaster Comm-
unications Fl3Ilning Comn:i ·tee, set up the State ~imergency Services, • 'he
previous State IICN Coordinator, "T, delivered a paper te .s..
eminar (organised by tne Postal and Telecomunications ept.), and l a tended
the .D.C.P.C. peeing, initially as Assistant Coordinuto. "ne s.A.R. Seminar
was mainly concerned with the problems of communications between air b.Ed se2,,
also air and land, but tie capilities of amateur radio operators rs expl-
ained to the relevant authorities.
The SDCPC has beeL meetir.g at regular intervals since :une '78, end
has recently completed the '.;ormr:unications SLlb-llan of the State Jisaster } l2.n •
The bulk of this Flan is taken up with a cor::plete list of the corrunications
resources of the various bodies represented. It is ir.teresting to note that
.IHCEN is the only non-Government organisation represented on the Comci ttee,
and the WIGEN section of the Plan descries the organisation, functions,
contact points, equipment, frequencies and modes available.
During 1979 ICN became very strong in he Southern re. it the
present tirr,e we have twenty one egistered meroers and about fifteen of
these have taken part ir. exercise:;,. during the year. 'J'wo exercises were
conducted: the first to provide back-up comr::unications for tb.e :oy 3cou0
egatta at St. ::elens in : ay; the other was in the Lakes Pedder and Gordon
area in October with the Police Search and ?escue unit. An experir:,en t vas
also conciucted to determir;e the propagation of 160 metre signnls in cave2,
in conjunction with the Folice ..R. unit and the Southern Caving Society,
in December. Finally a field day was held at South Arm tc ve the nortabl
equipment (including Y) a good workout.
As a general comment, two things can be said about these exercises:
firstly, that all vvho took part in them enjoyed themselves (it is only a
hobby!), and secondly, that a lo:. was learned about equipment e,nd techniques,
and how these could be applied to best ef feet in an emergency. Five ir:di v-
idual affia1;eurs have as,_;embled complete stations into a rugged "bo::" capable
of being taken into the field as a self-contained unit. he boes contain
an F SSB transcei ve:r, EY antenna tuning unit, 146 1z FT. tram::cei ver,
240 -s,r AC - 12 /DC power supply, and even a 12 V light. Combined with the 0
metre portable alur:tinium masts, which support an inverted-V ?F dipole and a.
LHz ground-plane or co-axial dipole, a complete EF'/VEF s:ation can be
operational within 1 0 minutes.
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Portable two-metre repeaters, assembled from mobile transceivers,
have been developed and tested, and five sets of patch cords and modified
transceivers are now available. The complete details will be revealed in a
forth-coming article in "Amateur 2.adio". i3attery lead and aerial connector
conventions have been agreed upon, and work is continuing on construction of
a patch system from HF to VHF and vice versa. There is also some experimen-
tation being carried out with 160 metre transceivers, fol_owing the encour-
aging results of the joint exercise. At this stage it appears that we may
be able to provide radio communications underground in sore situations.
The Police S.A.R. Section has contacted the employers of Southern
members and obtained agreement for release of personnel if required in an
emergency.
In the other areas of the State, the 1·1 orthern Branch conducted
three WIGEN exercises, two associated with car rallies run by the Light Car
Club, and one with the mini-Olympics run by the St. Georges School Farents
and 'riends Association. Six amateurs from Launceston registered with WIGEN
(by returning the questionaire) and hopefully 1979 will be seen as the beg-
inning of a strengthening of 7lICEN in that area.
Apart from some monitoring of the Lake Pedder exercise by individual
amateurs, there has oeen no ICEN activity in the North-lestern area.
Looking to 1980, there are three things which I would like to see
occurG The first is the commencement of "T.ICEJ\f activities, field exercises
and related technical activity, in the N orth-'.7estern area, While the response
to the questionaires was not very good, I know that there are many ••
merbers interested in ICEN, and I hope that the activities of the Southern
group in 1979 will give them some ideas to start off with. Secondly, the
interested members in the North must become a more active and identifiable
group. 1md finally, on a State-wide scale, I hope that some formal training
in WICEN procedures, based on the syllabus prepared by the Federal Coordinator,
will commence.
In conclusion I would like to thank the TIICEN Coordinators who have
assisted me during the year, and all those members who have participated in
ICEN activities. I can only hope that they enjoyed the year as much as I did,
and that we can arrange things in 1980 so that WICEEN becomes even more effect-
ive, and the interest of members is maintained at the prese:t Llevel.
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providing a pool of trained, licensed operators, with equipment, available
for deployment to aid communications in an emergency.)
TASMANIAN DIVISION PRESIDENT'S REPORT
(Presented at the Annual General Meeting l5th March 1980)
Looking back over the past year just completed, there are some
matters worthy of mention.
WARC 79 has been and gone, and agreements made which are of concern
to us in that we now can expect a period of consolidation. Our Institute
is indeed fortunate in having such dedicated and excellent representation
at a large international conference such as it was. To have men of skill
in Radio, with ability of presentation, and the time to represent us, is
indeed fortunate for us all, On behalf of this Division, I thank Michael
Owen and David Wardlaw for their efforts.
The steady advance with WICEN preperations is also a matter of great
credit. Planning and experimentation as regards the radio side of
disasters hos proceeded at a pace in the past few months. A lot has been
learnt from the Amateur side, and many contacts made within the Disaster
organisations, which can only stand us in good stead if our services are
called upon in time of public need. The foundations have been laid and
now the building can really go ahead,
I record the passing of several old-timers during the past year.
Jack, VK7JB, Crosby, VK7CW, Bert, VK7BI, and Merv, VK7CL have all left
us. We do however welcome many newcomers to Amateur Radio. Some have
gained calls for the first time and some have up-graded,
Band conditions have not been as good as the experts were claiming
they would be. Perhaps the high solar flux count is not the only element
in providing good conditions for us. Nevertheless many achievements are
now in the log books, and we look forward with great anticipation the
year to come.
Our Division did well in the R.D. Contest for 1979, Participation, -
the objective of the contest was high in VK7. We hope to do a little
better in 1980 and come out on top.
Our Institute is mostly conducted by volunteers. We would be able to
achieve more if we had paid staff, but then the subscriptions to the
Institute would be higher. I feel that the wide and varied interests of
so many Amateurs has been reasonably served by our volunteers, When one
considers the Executives of the various Branches, the efforts on our
behalf by our representatives on Federal Council, the time spent by
Councillors merely in attending meetings of the Council, the efforts of
Divisional Office-bearers such as the QSL Bureau, all these efforts add
up to a great sum. Then add the efforts of those who bring us the Sunday
broadcasts, they that teach those that wish to join our ranks and those
who wish to up-grade, and to those who produce QRM magazine and then
distribute it. All this voluntary effort contributes something to the
totality of our hobby.
We have some challenges coming in the future. I would like to specify
some of these challenges, not necessarily in order of priority.
1/ Your coming Council and the Federal body will be engaged in trans-
lating the decisions of WARC 79 into actual terms. I can assure you that
the interests of all will be pursued in seeking the maximum benefits for
our hobby arising out of WARC 79,
2/ The handing on of knowledge to those coming on is a feature of our
activities. This work has lasting results and helps maintain and develop
our hobby. To those who have this unique ability to educate the untutored
and to add knowledge to those who have begun to learn, I give my
personal congratulations,
3/ Work on the new Handbook for Guidance of Amateurs is proceeding. It
is to be hoped that this handbook will soon be in print for the benefit
of us all. There are still some areas where as an Institute we have not
(cont over page)
TASMANIAN DIVISION PRESIDENT'S REPORT (cont) 1S
3/ (cont) yet gained our point, but we are still hoping for a satisfac-
tory resolution of these areas of difference.
4/ I have noted with pleasure the extent to which experimental construc-
tion is taking place around the Division. I feel that there has been an
upsurge in this area over the past year. Keep up the good work,
5/ The use of modes other than the normal SSB and CW has increased
noticeably over the past year and with this experimentation and conse-
quent use of our allocated spectrum, must enhance the knowledge of those
involved, as well as justify the retention of our allocations.
6/ The"Tasmanian Devil" award is underway, and the application for
Certificate no.l is already lodged, This is our Divisional award, so we
encourage you all to participate ij publicising it. Keep the Awards
Manager busy.
7/ TARC 79 was a great success when it was held in Launceston. The North
Western Branch has accepted the job of running TARC 80 for the Division.
we do not wish TRC to be a competition between Branches.I would feel
that each Branch has something different to contribute when it's turn
comes along to undertake TAR, and that something different keeps me
personally each one as it comes along,
In concluding my report this year, I thank the Councillors for their
enormous voluntary efforts over the past year, Much detailed work goes
into keeping our Division running, and it is this regular attention to
detail by so many, that keeps the services of this Division coming along,
I hope for as much solid continuing success and progress in the coming
year, and wish the new Council peaceful co-operation, so that the three
Branches of our Division can continue going forward,
Ian A, Nichols, VK7ZZ
Divisional President
FEDERAL COUNCILLOR REPORT by Reg Emmett VK7KK
The Federal Councillor as a member of the W.I.A. Federal Council is
our link between the W.I.A. Federal organisation and our State
Divisional Council.
While members are kept in touch with Federal activities via "Amateur
Radio" magazine and Federal broadcast tapes, a constant flow of written
material is also received, This is passed onto members via Divisional
Council members or broadcasts as appropriate,
WARC 79 certainly filled the year and regular bulletins received
during its course allowed members to keep in touch with its progress,
Other matters which have received attention included a draft Amateur
Advisory Constitution, new handbook draft and channel 0, SA problems.
Probably the most encouraging aspect of the year was the realization
of the high regard in which the W.I.A. is held by the Minister for P&T
Mr, Staley, and top P&T Central Office personel.
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DIVISIONAL NOTES by Reg yz
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING A specia.
• l genera. l mee.ang
t· wl'll
be held at the SES building, Melville St. Hobart at i
••••••••• .. 2 PM on the Saturday 15th of March ••••••• •••••••••••
Business Notice of Motion; That the following clauses of the Articles
of Association be altered as follows,
Clause 64 to read; 7 e Counci·1 wi 1l consis .t o .f a t l eas t one Cl .ass A
member from each Branch of the Division, In the event that no member is
nominated from a Branch, the President of that Branch or his nominee,
shall for the time being, become automatically elected to the Council.
(a) delete "not being a Novice".
Clause 6B
(b) delete
(c) delete
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Will be held at the SES building, Melville St, Hobart at the
conclusion of the Special General Meeting on Sat 15th March.
AGENDA; 1/ Adoption of minutes of 1979 AGM.
2/ Election of Divisional Council
3/ Election of Divisional Officers ; Patron, QSL Manager,
Legal Officer, VHF Officer, OSCAR Coordinator and WICEN Coordinator.
4/ Nomination of Mr, Max Ives, VK7MX for "/K7 Merit Award",
5/ Motion to amend the Articles of Association... That Article
30 be revised to read as follows ; "Associate members be entitled to
vote at Branch meetings but not entitled to vote at General Meetings
nor shall they be eligible for election or appointment to Council except
as ex officio members.
The General Meeting will follow the AGM,
STATE NEWS February's Council meeting was held at Peter Fudge's,
V7Q, QTH at Ulverstone. Council is continuing to negotiate with the
Northern Branch to continue to subsidise the supply of "QRM"to all
members, At present a figure of 1.45 per member per year is under
consideration,
The first application for a "Devil" award has been received.
Remember that this can now be publicised,
Problems with the operation of the Amateur Advisory Committee were
also discussed. This year's Committee is ; Ed Hewens VK7HE
Peter Frith VK7PF
Sue Morgan V7ZSU/NSU
John Grace V7ZJG
Don Logan VK7DL
Members are reminded that if you change your membership grade and/or
call sign and require a new membership certificate, a note (and 30c
stamp) tothe Secretary will allow the forwarding of a new certificate,
Federal Councillor only one nomination received for the position of
Federal Councillor and is Brian Morgan VK7RR. The Alternate Federal
councillor position fillec by Reg Emmett, V7KK.
DIVISIONAL NOTES (cont)
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COUNCIL ELECTIONS The ballot paper below is to be lodged with the
Secretary by the start of the A,G,M, on March 15th or can be posted to
P.O. Eox l0lo Launceston 7250 by that aate.
Directions
1/ Only grade A members (license holders) may vote.
2/ Place the completed ballot paper in a plain envelope
which is then placed in another envelope on which your call sign and
signature is shown.
3/ Vote for 8 (eight) candidates, by placing a cross
adjacent to the name. ( signifies retiring members)
D A. BOON VK7AW
□ P. DOWD VK7NPR
D R, EMMETT V7
□ G. JOHNSON VK7GD
□ I. LING VK7ZOA
D B. MORGAN VK7RR
□ I. NICHOLS VK7ZZ
D o. PURTON VK7NDP
p, WAGNER
D VK7ZEA/NEA
□ +p, WALLR VK7PA
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EDUCATION SERVICES REPORT by Reg Emmett VK7KKk
Again this year, there has been an increasing tendency for outside
organisations to be responsible for Amateur Radio classes. Novice
classes ore held by Technical Colleges in Launceston, Burnie and
Devenport and the Adult Education Board sponsors groups in Hobart,
Huonville, St, Marys and Launceston.
With the advent of a syllabus for the AOCP, and its examination now
multi-choice, all that remains to remove most of the would-be Amateur's
frustrations is th promised streamlining of P,and T, paperwork,
Thanks to all those who continue to assist.
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