Remember AM and CW on ANZAC Day

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The traditional AM and CW event organised by Mike 'Banjo' Patterson VK4MIK and the Tablelands Radio Group of Far North Queensland, will take to the air for the 10th year.

This is not a contest but honours those modes used by service personnel in earlier wars.

The concept developed by the Tableland Radio Group basically asks us to consider changing modes on ANZAC Day nets, as an honour and Amateur Radio salute to those who served or are serving.

The annual event involves ex-military sites and related museums plus many stations will be also operating and switching to the old modes during the day.

Northern AM operations will centre around 7125kHz.

The 5 MHz Newsletter - Spring 2021

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The latest edition of The 5 MHz Newsletter (No 26 –Spring 2021) is now available for free pdf download from the ‘External Links’ section of the Wikipedia 60m Band page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/60-meter_band#External_links

This edition includes 5 MHz news from 4 countries, MARS on 5 MHz! The SARL Worked All ZS 5 MHz Award, the latest World of 5 MHz Map, Useful Websites for 5 MHz, Readers Feedback and CQ Serenade

Regulator to Develop Options for Higher Power Limits for Australian Hams

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The Australian radio regulator has released a draft of their standard spectrum planning document, the Five Year Spectrum Outlook 2021-6.

For amateur radio, the main issue of interest is the statements on pages 18 and 57.

We are also aware that many amateurs continue to be interested in operating their stations at higher power limits. Pending implementation of the outcomes associated with the review of licensing arrangements, we are examining the feasibility of, and options for, higher power licensing. We will consult with the amateur community on regulatory proposals.

We also intend to develop options for higher-power amateur licensing. Pending implementation of the outcomes associated with the review of licensing arrangements, we will consult with the amateur community on any regulatory proposals arising from that review in Q2 2022.

“This is very good news – RASA has been lobbying for an increase in output power for advanced class amateurs from 400W to 1 kW for some time.” “We look forward to the proposals”
— Glenn, VK4DU, President of the Radio Amateur Society of Australia