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Global internet outage affects Memnet
19/
07/
2024
Memnet have contacted the WIA and advised that they have been affected by the internet service outage affecting a large number of corporate online services
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Update On WIA Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Consultations
18/
07/
2024
Currently the committee has two amateur community consultations open, the first covering the introduction of new standards that describe how specific frequencies are selected for amateur fixed repeater and beacon stations, and the second which is considering what improvements may be possible with the amateur 40m band plan.
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CONSULTATION 2024-2: 40m Band Plan Harmonisation Challenges
09/
07/
2024
The WIA as part of its involvement with IARU Region 3 is sponsoring a discussion on the future directions of the 40m band plan. It is now seeking feedback from members on a number of issues relating to the band to then use as input to the IARU Region 3 conference in October 2024.
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CONSULTATION 2024-1: Australian Amateur Radio Repeater and Beacon Frequency Planning Rules and Process Changes
24/
06/
2024
The WIA was first approached by the ACMA in 2022, to consider how improved transparency could be brought to Amateur repeater and beacon frequency selection processes. In addition, the ACMA wished to enable a pathway for obtaining an amateur spectrum repeater/beacon frequency assignment that did not require them to engage with the WIA.
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WIA Directors meet with ARRL at Dayton Hamvention
01/
06/
2024
WIA Directors Lee Moyle VK3GK and Chris Dimitrijevic VK3FY, attended this year's Dayton Hamvention which was held at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Centre in Xenia, Ohio.
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ACMA, VK9/VK0 Callsigns and Class Licence Callsign Documents
01/
06/
2024
With the recent introduction of Class Licensing, following is the current situation with the WIA's position on the use of VK9 & VK0 prefixes and Callsign Documentation.
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Bundaberg finalise the weekend timetable
02/
05/
2024
The Bundaberg Conference and Exp timetable has been finalised. Starting with the opening event on Friday night at the Sugarland tavern
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
12/
04/
2024
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Wireless Institute of Australia will be held on Sunday 5th May 2024 at 10.00am Australian Eastern Standard Time. The Annual General Meeting will be a hybrid event which can be attended either in person or by video conference.
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Bundaberg Conference Registrations Open
02/
04/
2024
The timetable has been announced and Registrations to attend the Bundaberg Expo, Conference and WIA AGM are now open
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Convention guest speakers announced
01/
04/
2024
The Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club have announced the impressive list of speakers for this years conference to be held over the long weekend of 4 and 5 May 2024.
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2024 IARU HF World Championship Contest
01/
04/
2024
The 2024 IARU HF World Championship Contest takes place the second full weekend of July,
beginning 1200 UTC Saturday and ending 1200 UTC Sunday (13-14 July 2024). Both Single
and Multi operator stations may operate the entire 24-hour period.
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ACMA releases its draft 5 Year spectrum outlook
25/
03/
2024
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) today laid out its draft plan for the management of Australia’s spectrum – the wireless communications frequencies that carry mobile data, satellite transmissions and broadcast signals.
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WIA AGM to be held at BUNDABERG CONVENTION
10/
03/
2024
TThe WIA Annual General Meeting will be held at the Bundaberg Convention and Expo over the weekend 4 and 5 May 2024
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Amateur Radio Class Licence Has Commenced From Today
19/
02/
2024
The class licence has now commenced. It means qualified amateur operators can operate foundation, standard or advanced amateur stations without needing to apply for an individual licence or pay any fees.
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Surrender Your Licence And Apply For A Refund*
02/
02/
2024
As an individual licence will no longer be required to operate when the amateur class licence commences, current licensees can choose to surrender their licence and may be eligible for a pro-rata refund on the annual tax already paid.
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Club Station Operation Under Class Licence.
02/
02/
2024
a qualified person can operate the station under the conditions of their qualification.
A person can operate the station under the conditions higher than that a person holds with a qualified supervisor in attendance.
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Declaration of Election
07/
01/
2024
The WIA Returning Officer, John Marshall has made a declaration of Election of Directors.
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Vale Patrick Emery.
05/
01/
2024
The Board of the WIA offer their condolences to the family and friends on the passing of Patrick Emery from ACMA.
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WIA National Office closure dates
01/
01/
2024
WIA National Office closure dates for Christmas and New Year.
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