http://www.wia.org.au Copyright Wireless Institute of Australia en webmaster@wia.org.au (Webmaster) webmaster@wia.org.au (Webmaster) Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:51:31 +0930 News articles published since Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:51:31 +0930 Hand-crafted php4 by VK3OHM https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://www.wia.org.au/joinwia/wia/about/images/image_1_thumb.jpg http://www.wia.org.au 60 Lee Moyle - VK3GK Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:21:31 +0930 An important announcement comes from Sion Chow 9M2CQC, MARTS VHF+ Bandplan Committee Chairman, IARU R3, is that from January 1st 2023 the whole structure of Amateur Radio in Malaysia is changing. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2023/20230101-1/index.php Amateur Radio Robert Broomhead - VK3DN Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:21:31 +0930 Stand by for some 2025 News Releases from the WIA board https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250101-1/index.php Amateur Radio Pete Cherry - WIA Returning Officer Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0930 WIA Election for Directors in February 2025 https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250125-1/index.php Amateur Radio Timothy Ellam KC (VE6SH), President, International Amateur Radio Union Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The International Amateur Radio Union celebrates 100 years on 2025. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250129-1/index.php Amateur Radio Pete Cherry VK2LP - WIA Returning Officer Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Constitution of the WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (WIA) in Clause 14 specifies the way in which Directors of the WIA are to be elected to that position. Five valid nominations from WIA members for the position as director of the WIA was received by the advertised closing date for nominations to fill Four vacancies. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250201-1/index.php Amateur Radio IARU Region 3 Secretary Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Every April 18, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. It was on this day in 1925 that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250202-1/index.php Amateur Radio Roger Harrison - VK2ZRH Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Amateur Radio Magazine, Issue 1, 2025 is out now! https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250210-1/index.php Amateur Radio Lee Moyle - VK3GK Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0930 the Singapore Amateur Transmitting Society (SARTS) has closed its 9V QSL bureau effective February 14, 2025, and is no longer accepting cards. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250215-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA AGM will be held in Bendigop Victoria in conjunction with a Technology Expo and Car Boot sale. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250309-1/index.php Amateur Radio Secretary IARU R3 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 IARU announces the QRP Day this year. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250310-1/index.php Amateur Radio Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 BAREC will be holding a Technology Festival in conjunction with the WIA AGM https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250310-2/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The International Amateur Radio Union has announced the IARU HF Championship Contest for 2025 https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250311-1/index.php Amateur Radio a message from the ATO Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Wireless Institute of Australia is a Not For Profit organisation with an ABN and is required to undertake a self-review and lodge a return with the Commonwealth Government every year. My local club is an Association, incorporated under the Associations Act. My club is a Not For Profit association that is not a charity and also needs to prepare and lodge a NFP Self Review Return https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250313-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles Clark VK7TW Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) is interested in your experience with the transition to these new conditions and the administrative framework surrounding them. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250316-2/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Board have decided that we will have another meeting for Affiliated Club Presidents https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250317-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA will be holding its 2025 AGM in Bendigo in May in conjunction with the Bendigo technology Expo https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250318-1/index.php Amateur Radio Pete Cherry - WIA Returning Officer Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0930 DECLARATION for the ELECTION OF DIRECTORS https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250328-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA are looking for expressions of interest from affiliated clubs to hold our 2026 AGM. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250401-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Registrations are now open to attend the Wireless Institute of Australia Annual General meeting in Bendigo Victoria on 3 May 2025. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250402-1/index.php Amateur Radio Lee Moyle - VK3GK Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The latest Amateur Radio magazine is out now https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250403-1/index.php Amateur Radio Lee Moyle - VK3GK Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 April 2025 AR Mag, An incorrect statement was made that the ACMA had accepted the RSGB EMR calculator. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250404-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Type a short description here https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250408-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 To commemorate this historic event, URE is launching a special diploma. We invite you all to join this historic celebration! https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250410-1/index.php Amateur Radio ACMA Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determination 2015 (the Amateur LCD) is due to sunset on 1 October 2025. We propose to remake the Amateur LCD with minor changes. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250414-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Important to note that registration for the AGM and the dinner will close at 11.00pm on Sunday 27th April. So don’t delay, get in quick and register to attend. Just again REGISTRATION TO ATTEND THE AGM and DINNER will close on Sunday 27th April 2025. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250417-1/index.php Amateur Radio Spectrum Strategy Committee Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0930 WIA response to Australian Communications & Media Authority Consultation on Five-year spectrum outlook 2025–30 and 2025–26 work program https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250420-1/index.php Amateur Radio Robert Broomhead - VK3DN Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Watch the video of the ARISS School Contact with Takaya Onishi KF5LKS with students from Girton Grammar School Bendigo part of the WIA AGM & Technical Expo 2025. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250505-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 +0930 This year the WIA AGM was held in Bendigo Victoria https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250510-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0930 An invitation will be issued shortly to all club presidents to attend an online Affiliated Club Briefing https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250601-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The future committee of the International Amateur Radio Union has presented a proposal to restructure the IARU https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250608-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles Clark VK7TW Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0930 A presentation on the Class License was made to REAST by Peter VK3MV and Justin VK7TW https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250704-1/index.php Amateur Radio ACMA Spectrum Licensing Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Wireless Institute of Australia is being contacted frequently about lapsed callsigns. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250716-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Board of the WIA have developed a common license for rebroadcast stations of VK1WIA National News https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250716-2/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The 2026 WIA AGM is to be held in conjunction with the VK SUMMIT on Saturday 2nd May 2026 in Albury NSW. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250802-1/index.php Amateur Radio Robert Broomhead - VK3DN Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Welcome to the 2025 Remembrance Day Contest, Australia’s biggest and most significant annual amateur radio competition Sat 16th August 2025, 03:00 UTC . https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250815-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA National Office will be closed 22 September and Reopen on Friday 26 September https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250905-1/index.php Amateur Radio Angelo Guiffre VK2NWT Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA invites club to register for the WIA Affiliated Clubs Webinar to be held on Sunday, 14th September, 2025. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250908-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Applications open today for the WIA Grants Program. Grants of up to $250 are available to WIA Affiliated Clubs. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250914-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Emergency Frequency Notice – Papar Flood, Sabah (15 September 2025) https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250916-1/index.php Amateur Radio Lee Moyle - VK3GK Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 ACMA remakes Amateur Licence Conditions Determination https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250916-2/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 ACMA publishes outcome of proposal to make the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Land Mobile Licence) Determination 2025 https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250924-1/index.php Amateur Radio Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Are you confident your transmitting antennas comply with Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) safety requirements https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250925-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Following the consultation, and after considering the submissions received, the ACMA have now made the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Coast Licence) Determination 2025 and the Radiocommunications (Maritime Ship Station) Class Licence 2025 with minor changes. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250926-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Hamshack Hotline has closed down as at the end of August 2025 https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20250930-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Australian Tax Office has advised to Lodge your NFP self-review return by 31 October https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251001-40/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Australia Communications and Media Authority has releasd it Five Year Spectrum Outlook for the period 2025 - 2030 https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251029-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Technical Advisory Committee Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA TAC committee has reviewed each band and made recommendations for changes where appropriate. All amateurs are invited to provide feedback on this proposal. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251101-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0930 WIA Office in Bayswater will be closed on 3 and 4 November 2025. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251101-2/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The Radio Society of Sri Lanka are conducting the IOWave25 Tsunami Readiness Exercise https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251104-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA RETURNING OFFICER Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Three directors retire at the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting, which will be held in May 2026. The retiring directors are Lee Moyle VK3GK, Steve Green VK2TSG and Chris Dimitrijevic VK3FY. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251109-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Returning Officer Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Nominations for the position of Director of the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) are open from 9 November 2025 and close on 16 December 2025. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251120-1/index.php Amateur Radio IARU Region 3 Secretary Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Emergency Communications have been established in SUMATRA, Indonesia https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251127-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Presentation on the current consultation on the WIA Band Plan proposed changes. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251201-1/index.php Amateur Radio ACMA Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The ACMA Assist verification system requires new users to use myID to verify their identity. However, a person under the age of 15 is ineligible to set up a Digital ID and cannot create an ACMA Assist account. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251202-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA National Office will be closed over Christmas, New Year and into January https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251218-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Returning Officer - Pete Cherry VK2LP Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0930 Three directors retire at the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting which will be held in May 2026. An Election to be held. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2025/20251222-1/index.php Amateur Radio Robert Broomhead - VK3DN Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Networking Engineers have implemented a world first with the introduction of the VK Yaesu System Fusion IMRS Network in Australia. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260104-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA returning Officer Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0930 As you are aware there were four nominations received for the three Director roles that will be vacant at the end of the WIA AGM in May 2026. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260108-1/index.php Amateur Radio Scott Williams - VK3KJ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0930 This week WIA Director and President Scott Williams VK3KJ announced a collaboration between the WIA and the Radio and Electronic School https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260118-1/index.php Amateur Radio Diane VK4DI - Contest Manager Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The rules have been updated after considering all feedback regarding vhf and above frequencies with discussions with the contest director and managers. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260120-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0930 A commercial grade repeater linking project for Australia has been commissioned. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260201-1/index.php Amateur Radio Oscar Reyes - VK3TX Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0930 IARU Region 3 Newsletter. 40m Intruder https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260224-1/index.php Amateur Radio Grant Willis VK5GR Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0930 WIA Band Plan Consultation Concluded - Outcomes and Revised Band Plans published https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260301-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Returning Officer Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The recent election for 3 Directors has been declared https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260308-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The Annual General Meeting of the WIA will be held in Albury NSW n 2nd May 2026 https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260310-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Wireless Institute of Australia will be held at 13.30 hrs on Saturday 2nd May 2026. The Annual General Meeting will be a Hybrid event which can be attended either in person or by video conference. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260411-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles-Clark VK7TW Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The ITU Handbook on amateur and amateur-satellite services - 2026 Edition has been published https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260420-1/index.php Amateur Radio IARU Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0930 FCC Approves AST Space Mobiles License for Emergency TT&C Operations in the 430-440 MHz Amateur Radio Band Outside the US https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260430-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA ARISS Group Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Scouts Victoria speak with the ISS during the VK Summit / WIA AGM https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260502-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles-Clark VK7TW Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The Wireless Institute of Australia has formally submitted its response to the Australian Communications and Media Authority consultation on the Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2026–31 and 2026–27 Work Program, outlining a clear and practical roadmap to strengthen the future of amateur radio in Australia. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260507-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles-Clark - VK7TW Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The VK-Summit and WIA AGM was held in Albury a few weeks ago and it was found that the Albury Library and Museum holds a fascinating piece of aviation history that has a great amateur radio connection! https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260510-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles-Clark - VK7TW Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The 2025 Ron Wilkinson Acheivement Award went to Hayden Honeywood VK7HH who runs a very successful YouTube Channel called Ham Radio DX where his goal is to educate, inspire, promote and get people involved to learn about Ham Radio! https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260513-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Board Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Its National Volunteer Week and the engine room of our WIA is all our volunteers. The Board extends a huge thank you to all of you for your contribution. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260520-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles-Clark - VK7TW Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Wireless Institute of Australia was not only an opportunity to reflect on the year that has been, but also a chance to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary individuals who continue to strengthen, innovate, educate, and inspire within the Australian Amateur Radio community. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260521-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles-Clark - VK7TW Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0930 One of the first things a new WIA Board is required to do is elect the executive for the coming WIA Year. We are keen to announce that the 2026 WIA Executive is President Scott VK3KJ, Vice-President Peter VK4EA and Company Secretary Peter VK8ZZ. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260524-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Board Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0930 This weekend marks a truly historic milestone as the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters celebrates its Centenary Conference, commemorating 100 years of organised amateur radio in New Zealand. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260529-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Board Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The May-June Amateur Radio Magazine is out in the wild - full of citizen science, experimentation, art, competition and ingenuity. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260604-1/index.php Amateur Radio Justin Giles-Clark - VK7TW Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA has produced a comprehensive guide to help amateurs navigate the system and take advantage of the services available through the portal. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260605-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Board Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260606-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Board Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Whether youre 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260607-1/index.php Amateur Radio Angelo Giuffre VK2NWT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260609-2/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Board Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260610-1/index.php Amateur Radio Dr. Kevin Johnston VK4UH, Glenn Mathison VK4GMI Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260611-1/index.php Amateur Radio WICEN NSW Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 WICEN NSW continues to demonstrate the valuable role that amateur radio operators play in supporting both emergency services and community events across Australia. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260612-1/index.php Amateur Radio Paul Simmonds VK5PAS Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 2026 Worldwide Flora and Fauna National VK Get Together happening in Albury on Sunday 1st November 2026 https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260613-1/index.php Amateur Radio Gareth Davey VK4GED Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260614-1/index.php Amateur Radio Roger Harrison VK2ZRH Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260615-1/index.php Amateur Radio SAQ Grimeton Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260616-1/index.php Amateur Radio World Cup Soccer Event Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260617-1/index.php Amateur Radio ACMA Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260618-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 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. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260619-1/index.php Amateur Radio ACMA Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is inviting public comment on its proposal to remake the Radiocommunications (Emergency Locating Devices) Class Licence 2016 before the current licence sunsets on 1 October 2026. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260620-1/index.php Amateur Radio WICEN NSW Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Interstate cooperation between amateur radio emergency communications volunteers was on display this weekend as WICEN NSW and WICEN Western Australia worked together to support Dementia Australias final Memory Walk & Jog event for 2026 at Burswood Park in Perth. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260621-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The WIA Contest Champion, awarded through the VK4PJ Peter Brown Trophy, recognises the best combined performance across WIA-sponsored contests each year. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260622-1/index.php Amateur Radio DL0SHF Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 For microwave Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) operators around the world, few stations are as well known or as appreciated as DL0SHF. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260623-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 If you participate in WIA contests, chances are youve already come across VKLogChecker. This valuable community resource supports seven of the ten WIA contests and provides an easy way for contest entrants to check and validate their logs before submission. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260624-1/index.php Amateur Radio IARU Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Protection of Emergency Frequency Following Major Earthquake in Venezuela. KEEP 7.135 MHz (40-metre band) CLEAR https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260625-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 N1MM Logger+ is one of the worlds most popular amateur radio contest logging programs, used by thousands of operators across the globe. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260625-2/index.php Amateur Radio WIA / ACMA Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Want to receive the latest amateur radio regulatory news directly from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)? https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260626-2/index.php Amateur Radio Phil Wait, VK2ASD Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The Wireless Institute of Australia has released two new publicity brochures designed to help promote both Amateur Radio and WIA membership. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260627-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Board Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The Wireless Institute of Australia has rescheduled its next Affiliated Clubs Presidents Webinar to 12 July 2026, providing club leaders from around the country with another opportunity to connect, share information and discuss matters affecting affiliated clubs. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260628-1/index.php Amateur Radio John Maizels VK4APM Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Community Radio at Technoramas "Crisis Averted" Gold Coast Roadshow https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260629-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0930 If Antarctica is still on your DX wish list, now is an excellent opportunity to add one of the worlds rarest operating locations to your logbook. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260630-1/index.php Amateur Radio South Australian Repeater Group (SARG) Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The South Australian Repeater Group (SARG) is a shining example of what can be achieved through volunteer effort and a shared passion for the hobby. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260701-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 One of the most exciting developments in amateur radio and community communications is the rapid growth of MeshCore networks. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260702-1/index.php Amateur Radio AHARS Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 If yous Big Annual Buy & Sell is well worth putting on your calendar. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260703-1/index.php Amateur Radio REAST Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Whether youre a newly licensed amateur, a seasoned DXer, an experimenter, contest operator, maker or simply curious about where amateur radio is heading, Tassie Ham-E-Con 2026 promises to be an event not to miss. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260704-1/index.php Amateur Radio Flinders University Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Software Defined Radio Conference 2026 is to be held in Adelaide from 29 September – 2 October 2026. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260705-2/index.php Amateur Radio RAOTC Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club of Australia (RAOTC) invites all radio amateurs, whether members or not, to tune in for its July Monthly Bulletin, which will be broadcast on Monday, the first Monday of the month. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260706-1/index.php Amateur Radio VK4 EmComm Group Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Emergency communications is about much more than having radios ready when disaster strikes. It starts long before an emergency, through building relationships, understanding local arrangements and becoming a trusted part of your communitys disaster planning. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260707-1/index.php Amateur Radio WICEN NSW Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 For many years, WICEN NSW volunteers have provided safety communications for the annual Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, a gruelling overnight paddle on the Hawkesbury River organised by the Arrow Foundation. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260708-1/index.php Amateur Radio ACMA Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Australias premier spectrum management conference is back, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) opening registrations for RadComms 2026. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260709-1/index.php Amateur Radio Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 REMINDER - If yous Big Annual Buy & Sell is well worth putting on your calendar. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260710-1/index.php Amateur Radio Angelo Giuffre VK2NWT Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The Wireless Institute of Australia is looking forward to welcoming Affiliated Club Presidents from across the country to the next WIA Affiliated Clubs Presidents Webinar, taking place at 4:00 pm AEST on Sunday 12th July via Microsoft Teams. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260711-1/index.php Amateur Radio Alan Shannon VK4SN Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Dust off your HF antennas and prepare for an evening of friendly competition across the Tasman, with the VK Trans-Tasman Low Band Contest taking place on Saturday 18 July. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260712-1/index.php Amateur Radio Peter Clee - VK8ZZ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The WWA organizers describe this event as an “activity” rather than a contest and therefore do not consider it subject to IARU Resolution 17-1. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260713-2/index.php Amateur Radio NewsLine and WIA Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 If you use DMR, now is a good time to make sure your RadioID.net account details, particularly your email address, are up to date. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260715-1/index.php Amateur Radio John VK4JPM DDRCi Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Recent events have provided a timely reminder that even the most sophisticated communications networks are not immune from failure. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260716-1/index.php Amateur Radio Roger Harrison VK2ZRH Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 The next edition of Amateur Radio magazine is on schedule, on budget and now rolling its way to members and newsagents across Australia. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260716-2/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Board Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 A Wireless Institute of Australia Webinar for 2026 was held on Sunday 12 July, attracting participants from affiliated clubs across Australia. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260717-1/index.php Amateur Radio Ian EI3LH & IRTS Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Irish amateur Ian EI3LH has come up with the delightfully unofficial "Midnight Runners" challenge. The idea is beautifully simple: make 12 contacts on the 12 metre band. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260718-1/index.php Amateur Radio Frank KD8JKK & John VK3HJQ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Imagine accessing AllStarLink, EchoLink, DMR (BrandMeister & TGIF), M17, IAX Direct and YSF from a single application. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260719-1/index.php Amateur Radio WIA Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Hidden in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, just over an hour from central Sydney, the Kurrajong Radio Museum is one of Australias great hidden treasures for radio enthusiasts. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260720-1/index.php Amateur Radio AUSALERT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0930 Australians are being encouraged to prepare for the nationwide test of the new AusAlert emergency warning system, which will take place on Monday 27 July 2026. https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260721-1/index.php Amateur Radio Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:21:31 +0930