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Chasing the Horizon: WIA VHF-UHF Distance Records
19/
06/
2026
For many amateur radio operators, making a contact is only part of the challenge. For those active on the VHF, UHF and microwave bands, pushing the limits of distance has become a tradition spanning decades. The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) maintains an extensive database of Australian VHF-UHF distance records, recognising outstanding achievements across bands from 50 MHz through to the microwave spectrum.
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ACMA Consults on Renewing Aircraft and Aeronautical Mobile Radio Class Licence
18/
06/
2026
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to remake the Radiocommunications (Aircraft and Aeronautical Mobile Stations) Class Licence 2016 before it reaches its legislative sunset date.
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World Cup 2026 Special Event Stations Take to the Air
17/
06/
2026
Amateur radio operators across the United States, Canada and Mexico are celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a major on-air special event running from 11 June through to the tournament final on 19 July.
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SAQ back on the air on 17.2kHz!
16/
06/
2026
The Alexanderson Day celebrations will see the Grimeton Radio Station come alive with technology displays, cultural activities and amateur radio operations. Happening 5th July 2026 including amateur radio station SK6SAQ that will be active on several HF CW and SSB frequencies, including 7.0172 MHz CW and 7.140 MHz SSB.
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WIA Winter VHF-UHF Field Day Returns 20-21 June 2026
15/
06/
2026
The Wireless Institute of Australia Winter VHF-UHF Field Day returns on the weekend of 20-21 June 2026, providing amateur radio operators across Australia with an opportunity to get portable on the VHF, UHF and microwave bands.
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Queensland's Grassroots Approach to Emergency Communications
14/
06/
2026
While many Australian states coordinate emergency communications activities through formal WICEN organisations, Queensland has developed a different model that achieves many of the same outcomes through a network of resilient individual operators and community-focused amateur radio clubs.
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2026 VKFF National Get Together
13/
06/
2026
2026 Worldwide Flora and Fauna National VK Get Together happening in Albury on Sunday 1st November 2026
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WICEN NSW Continues to Serve Community and Emergency Communications Needs
12/
06/
2026
WICEN NSW continues to demonstrate the valuable role that amateur radio operators play in supporting both emergency services and community events across Australia.
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Harry Angel Memorial 80 Metre Sprint Celebrates Another Strong Year
11/
06/
2026
The Harry Angel Memorial 80 Metre Sprint once again brought amateur radio operators together from across Australia and New Zealand, with 36 logs submitted in the 2026 event.
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ACMA - New RRL goes live from 10 June 2026
10/
06/
2026
From the 10th June 2026 the ACMA will go live with its new Register of Radiocommunications Licences (RRL) - this is following a month trialling their new RRL interface.
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Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
09/
06/
2026
Happening today 9th June 2026 - ARISS contact between Geneva Christian College in Latrobe, Tasmania and Astronaut Chris Williams KJ5GEW on board the International Space Station.
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Need Proof of Your Amateur Licence Documentation? Here's How
07/
06/
2026
Whether you're planning to operate overseas under reciprocal licensing arrangements, applying for access to digital voice networks, or simply need to demonstrate your amateur radio qualifications to a local council or other authority, having the right documentation is becoming increasingly important.
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Japan Celebrates a Century of Amateur Radio
06/
06/
2026
The Wireless Institute of Australia extends its congratulations to our colleagues in Japan as the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) begins an extraordinary 16-month celebration marking two major milestones in Japanese amateur radio history.
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Accessing the ACMA Assist Portal Made Easier
05/
06/
2026
The WIA has produced a comprehensive guide to help amateurs navigate the system and take advantage of the services available through the portal.
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May-June Amateur Radio Magazine Is Out
04/
06/
2026
The May-June Amateur Radio Magazine is out in the wild - full of citizen science, experimentation, art, competition and ingenuity.
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WIA Affiliated Clubs Webinar
01/
06/
2026
WIA affiliated Clubs Webinar is moving date to avoid the Kings Birthday weekend.
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