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About the WIA Technical Advisory Committee

The WIA TAC

The WIA National Technical Advisory Committee provides advisory and coordination services to the WIA.

The Committee is chaired by Grant Willis VK5GR and coordinates the work of some 16 volunteers.

Technical Advisory Panel

The Technical Advisory Committee has a panel of technical advisors, who provide technical information, advice and recommendations to the WIA in their particular areas of expertise. These areas include:
 Band Plans
 Beacons
 VHF/UHF
 Microwaves
 EME
 ATV
 Repeaters
 Packet Radio and APRS
 D-Star
 Digital DX Modes
 Satellites

Regional Advisory Panel

The Technical Advisory Committee also has a panel of regional advisors. Their duties include:
 acting as TAC contact points in their region;
 advising on technical or band planning issues that arise in their region;
 working with the TAC and the National Repeater and Beacon Coordinator in processing licence applications for new beacons or repeaters.

Band Plans

One of the responsibilities of the TAC is to develop and update the Australian national band plans. These are published in the Call Book and on the WIA web site.

VHF-UHF Distance Records

The TAC processes record claims and maintains a data base of present and past VHF-UHF records for publication in the Call Book and the WIA web site.

Beacon and Repeater Data Bases

The TAC maintains data bases of Australian repeaters and beacons. These are published in the Call Book and are also available for viewing or download on the WIA web site.

National Repeater and Beacon Planning

Frequency planning and licence applications for new repeaters or beacons are handled by the National Repeater and Beacon Co-ordinator in consultation with the TAC panel. Further details are on the Repeater and Beacon Coordination page.

Contact Points

Please use the TAC email address for queries relating to:
  Band Plan comments and suggestions
  VHF-UHF record claims
  Updates to the beacon data base
For updates to the repeater data base, please refer to the Repeater Update page - Link.

General Technical Queries

We regret that we are unable to handle general technical queries. If you need technical advice or help in setting up or operating your station, the best place to start is your local radio club. You can find the nearest club to your location by clicking on the "Radio Clubs" link.

Files For Download

TAC Structure and Functions
WIA TAC STRUCTURE & RESPONSIBILITIES 070308.pdf

TAC Responsibilities of Members
WIA TAC Responsibilities of Members 070414.pdf


Page Last Updated: Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 at 18:07 hours by Tac

 

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