The Wireless Institute of Australia

16/ 11/ 2022 YouTube LiveStream Event - Saturday 19th November Proposed amateur class licence and considerations for higher power operation
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ACMA proposals on Class Licensing – WIA Exposure Draft and Survey

14/ 11/ 2022 The Working Group developing the Wireless Institute's response to the ACMA’s current consultation on amateur licensing has completed an Exposure Draft on the ACMA’s Proposed amateur class licensing arrangements and higher power operation.
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Have you recently renewed you Amateur Radio Licence with ACMA?

27/ 10/ 2022 A number of Amateur Radio operators have recently reported that their Amateur Radio licences have shown up on the ACMA RRL database as “Expired” when they have previously been successfully renewed well prior to the expiry date.
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ACMA proposals on Class Licensing – WIA responding

27/ 10/ 2022 A number of sticking points in the ACMA’s proposed amateur class licence and considerations for higher power operation have been identified by the Working Group developing the Wireless Institute's response.
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ACMA proposals on Class Licensing and high power – WIA working on response

05/ 10/ 2022 A Working Group has hit the ground running to develop the Wireless Institute of Australia’s response to the ACMA’s proposal on Class Licensing and high power operation by Advanced amateurs. Deadline for responding to the ACMA’s proposals is 29 November. The ACMA intends to implement the proposed arrangements from 1 July 2023.
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Transatlantic Centenary Tests

01/ 10/ 2022 The RSGB are hosting an International Radio event, The Transatlantic Centenary Tests, on the HF bands, for the month of December 2022, to celebrate the centenary of the Transatlantic success of the RSGB in December 1922.
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Have your say – proposed amateur class licence and considerations for higher power operation

29/ 09/ 2022 Have your say – proposed amateur class licence and considerations for higher power operation
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10 Year Commemoration of Michael Owen VK3KI (SK)

22/ 09/ 2022 Today commemorates the passing of ex WIA President Michael Owen VK3KI ten years ago on 22nd of September 2012.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

09/ 09/ 2022 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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ACMA Release Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2022–27

07/ 09/ 2022 Informed by views of spectrum users, the FYSO provides an overview of technology, market and policy drivers likely to shape the demand of spectrum over the next 5 years. It also includes the ACMA’s work program for the next 12 months to help spectrum users plan for potential changes.
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The WIA DX Awards Program is pleased to announce a new award, the “Fifty on 50 Award”.

05/ 09/ 2022 This award recognises 50MHz (6m) contacts from VK and its territories with Amateur Radio stations from at least 50 DXCC Entities around the world.
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Invite from Johannesburg

24/ 08/ 2022 Celebrate Johannesburg Rugby match with the Johannesburg Radio Club
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2022 Remembrance Day Contest - Opening Address

13/ 08/ 2022 The RD contest commemorates the Amateurs who died during World War II and is designed to encourage friendly participation and help improve the operating skills of participants
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New Foundation Manual Has Arrived

11/ 08/ 2022 The WIA's new edition Foundation Licence Manual Edition 4, has landed in the WIA's store.
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John Martin VK3KM Silent Key

28/ 07/ 2022 The WIA Board of Directors sadly report the passing of Technical Advisory Committee Chairman, John Martin, VK3KM
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WIA Director Steven Green VK2TSG Awarded Penrith '2022 Citizen of the Year'

26/ 07/ 2022 Congratulations to WIA Director Steven Green VK2TSG for being awarded the Penrith City “2022 Citizen of the Year” award.
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ACMA updates its spectrum management work program.

15/ 07/ 2022 ACMA have released their annual progress report for the Five-year spectrum outlook 2021–26 (FYSO), updating the status of work scheduled for the period 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022.
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AR Magazine Edition 4 out next week

12/ 07/ 2022 AR Magazine Editor in Chief, Roger Harrison VK2ZZH informs us that the latest edition of AR magazine should be showing up in our letter boxes next week.
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WIA represented at Dayton Hamvention 2022

30/ 05/ 2022 WIA Directors Chris Dimitrejivic VK3FY and Lee Moyle VK3GK represent WIA to International Peak Bodies, ARRL, DARC, RSGB, IARU at Dayton Hamvention 2022.
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AMC Online Remote Exams Approved For Under 18 Year Old Candidates

29/ 05/ 2022 AMC Approve under 18 year olds for Remote Online Exams.
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Presidents Report to the May 2022 AGM

07/ 05/ 2022 WIA President Scott Williams delivered the following report to members of the WIA at the May 2022 AGM
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Publications Committee awards at 2022 AGM

07/ 05/ 2022 The 3 Publications Awards shared at WIA AGM 2022
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