21s- 21s-NZART HQIL Special 21s 21s-09-February-2008 21s-Greetings Everyone 21s-Welcome to this Special Issue of Headquarters-Info-Line. 21s-In This Special Issue 21s-- Elections 2009 21s-- Attachment for NZART Branches: NZART HQIL Special 21s.doc 21s-******* 21s- 21s-To : All Members 21s- 21s-Regrettably, there have been a number of printing irregularities in the election papers that have been distributed with the January/February 2009 issue of BreakIn. This includes the omission of a Candidates Name and call sign from the Central Electoral District Ballot Paper. I accept responsibility for these irregularities and I apologise to members for the need to now take the steps that I outline below. 21s- 21s-Our executive elections must be and be seen to be fair and properly conducted, with no candidate either being prejudiced, or obtaining or appearing to obtain an undue advantage. Regrettably, I have formed the view that if the election at present in progress proceeds it will not be fair to all candidates, and certainly in the case of the Central Electoral District, would automatically be void. 21s- 21s-In reliance on my appointment as Returning Officer and the powers I have under the NZART constitution, I have come to the conclusion that the election in process must not proceed, and in the interest of fairness I declare it a nullity. 21s- 21s-Replacement Ballot papers will be posted to all members to enable them to cast their votes. 21s- 21s-Members who have already voted must vote again on the new Ballot Paper if they wish their vote to be counted. Ballot papers received at Headquarters in terms of the now annulled election will not be counted and will be destroyed without being opened. 21s- 21s-I have asked the NZART Executive Council to approve this process under paragraph 8.2.b of the constitution to the extent that may be necessary. 21s- 21s- 21s-Evan T Sayer 21s-Returning Officer 21s- 21s-Phone : (04) 970 6075 Email : etsayer@paradise.net.nz 21s-P.O. Box 40525, Upper Hutt 5140, NEW ZEALAND 21s- 21s-******* 21s-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 21s- 21s-22S- 22S-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 22s 22S-21-May-2009 22S-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 22S- 22S-Greetings 22S-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline Special covering the health - GOOD NEWS- of ZL2WP and ZL1BBS, change of Annual Conference venue and a note about the happenings of NZART Web and e-mail. 22S- 22S-http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 22S- 22S-In This Issue 22S--NZART President Bruce ZL2WP 22S--NZART Solicitor Gerry Kilpatrick ZL1BBS 22S--Annual NZART Conference Change of Venue and Update of Weekend Programme 22S--Brief Report on NZART Web and E-Mail 22S--Attachment for Branches: 22S-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 22s.doc 22S-----Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 24-MAY-2009 22S-----Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 07-JUNE-2009 22S-******* 22S-NZART President Bruce ZL2WP 22S-Bruce is making good progress. 22S-******* 22S-NZART Solicitor Gerry Kilpatrick ZL1BBS 22S-Gerry could be out of hospital next Monday, 25-May-2009. 22S-******* 22S-Annual NZART Conference Change of Venue and Update of Weekend Programme 22S-The venue of the NZART Wine Country Conference has changed. 22S- 22S-The organizing committee have unanimously agreed to move the venue for the 2009 Conference from the Hastings Racecourse to the Hawkes Bay Opera House in Hastings. 22S- 22S-It is most unusual to have taken this step but the reasons for doing so were compelling. 22S- 22S-How does this affect those who have registered for the conference? 22S- 22S-* The programme and forums will remain exactly the same 22S-* The Friday night venue at the Angus Inn remains the same 22S-* Better parking facilities close by 22S-* Better facilities for the various forums 22S-* A superb theatre for the NZART AGM 22S-* Better areas for trade displays 22S-* Excellence in catering 22S-* All facilities are under one roof 22S-* The "Car Boot" sale is still very close by 22S-* No change in your registration cost 22S- 22S-The Hawkes Bay Opera House complex is one of the finest opera houses in New Zealand and has recently had over 10 million dollars spent on upgrading. We know that you will be delighted with our choice of venue. You can see this famous icon building online at www.hawkesbayoperahouse.co.nz/ Further information and an updated programme will be on our website, Infoline and the various reflectors in a few days. 22S- 22S-We are looking forward to having you join us for what is shaping up to be a great weekend of amateur radio. 22S- 22S-73. Lee ZL2AL 22S-The Wine Country Conference Organizing Committee 22S-==== 22S-Update of Weekend Programme 22S-Friday 22S-1800 Registrations and Check-Ins Angus Inn Entrance 22S-1900 On Social buffet dinner and drinks (Your cost) Angus Inn 22S- 22S-Saturday 22S-0730 - 0930 Car Boot Junk Sale (Buy & Sell Free) To Be Announced 22S-0800 Registrations & Check-ins Opera House Foyer 22S-0900 Conference Opening - Mayor Lawrence Yule Opera Theatre 22S-0915 Keynote Speaker - Dr Gary Bold ZL1AN Opera Theatre 22S-1000 NZART AGM Commences Opera Theatre 22S-1030 Morning Tea Opera House Foyer 22S-1100 NZART AGM Continues Opera Theatre 22S-1230 Lunch Opera House Foyer 22S-1330 NZART AGM Continues Opera Theatre 22S-1500 Afternoon Tea Opera House Foyer 22S-1530 Foundation Licence Presentation Foyer 2nd Level 22S-1530 Presentation by Sirtrack Animal Tracking Opera Theatre 22S-1630 SMART Presentation by MED Opera Theatre 22S-1800 Drinks and Chat before Dinner Opera House Stage 22S-1900 Dinner and Presentations Opera House Stage 22S- 22S-Sunday 22S-0830 - 0930 WARO Forum Upstairs Room 2 22S-0900 - 1000 OTC Forum Upstairs Room 1 22S-0900 - 1000 ICOM D-Star Presentation Upstairs Room 3 22S-1000 - 1030 Morning Tea Opera House Foyer 22S-1030 - 1130 DX Forum Upstairs Room 3 22S-1130 - 1230 CONTESTING Forum Upstairs Room 3 22S-1030 - 1100 AMSAT AGM Upstairs Room 2 22S-1100 - 1230 KiwiSAT Presentation Upstairs Room 2 22S-1030 - 1230 AREC Forum Upstairs Room 1 22S-1230 - 1330 Lunch Opera House Foyer 22S-1330 - 1430 SPAM Forum Upstairs Room 1 22S-1330 - 1430 VHF Forum Upstairs Room 1 22S-1500 - 1530 Afternoon Tea Opera House Foyer 22S-1530 - 1630 HF TV Presentation Upstairs Room 2 22S-1530 - 1630 ANTENNAS Forum Upstairs Room 1 22S-1530 - 1630 APRS Forum Upstairs Room 3 22S-1730 Social & drinks Angus Inn 22S-1830 Seated for Quizmaster Jim ZL2BHF Angus Inn 22S-1900 "Dinner, Social and Branch Shenanigans" Angus Inn 22S- 22S-Car Boot Junk Sale - Saturday morning 0730 - 0930 22S- Location - The parking area near Opera House - Signs for direction 22S- Park and display your high quality junk. Prepare to become instantly rich or instantly poor if you find what you desperately need! 22S- 22S-Branch or Group Presentations - Angus Inn 22S-Sunday evening after dinner is the traditional time for fun. Get a group together and put on an act that will wow the audience and win a prize! 22S- 22S-CW Challenge - 16.45 Sat &am; Sun - Opera House Upstairs Room 1 22S-Come along and join the fun! Two challenges daily 22S-1) Accuracy and 2) Speed with a prize for each winner. Open to all. Winners on the first day may not enter the second day. 22S- 22S-DXCC QSL Card Checking 22S-Bring along your Cards and have them checked over the weekend. Contact Lee ZL2AL 22S-******* 22S-Brief Report on NZART Web and E-Mail 22S-The NZART Web and e-mail ISP in the USA has had problems with diggers digging up fibre cables to problems when changing the method of connecting to the Internet. 22S- 22S-What has been the effect here is loss of service and a step back in time of the Web pages, when the ISP used an out-of-date backup. 22S- 22S-Attempts at correcting the out-of-date Web pages have been frustrated because of the loss of FTP (File Transfer Protocol). The loss of FTP was over a greater time span than that of the Web page access, giving users an incorrect impression that nothing was being done to correct the problem, or to advise user of the problems that had occurred. 22S- 22S-With the last bout of problems occurring over the weekend 16/17 May, FTP wasn't available until midday Tuesday 19-May-2009. The delay in updating the Web has been to ensure it was reliable once again. 22S- 22S-No advise was received that an out-of-date backup had been used until it was seen on the Website. Also, in the change over of the e-mail to another server, there was a loss of almost 400 addresses from the Infoline bulk mailing list, rendering it useless to post Infoline 184. The Webmaster's backup list was used manually to send out Infoline 184 and this special bulletin 22s. 22S- 22S-So let us all hope that the problems we have been having are over and we can get on with other matters. 22S- 22S-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 22S-******* 22S-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 22S- 22S-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 22S-176- 176-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 176 176-18-January-2008 176- 176-Greetings For 2009 176-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website. This bulletin is also distributed on the amateur radio packet network. 176- 176-In This Issue 176--Nominations for the President and Council Elections 176--The New Zealand DX Hall of Fame 176--Get Ready for World Amateur Radio Day on April 18 176--The IARU Region 3 Newsletter 176--The North Canterbury Amateur Radio Club 40th Anniversary Award 176--Contests News 176-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 176-==HF Contests From NZART Contests Manager 176--Upcoming Events - 2009 is 10 days away 176--Break-In/Infoline Information 176-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 176-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 176--Attachment for Branches: 176-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 176.doc 176- 176-Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 22-FEBRUARY-2009 176-Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 08-FEBRARY-2009 176-******* 176-Nominations for the President and Council Elections 176- 176-President (1 required) 176-J Lochhead ZL4QS Alexandra 176-DR Symon ZL2KH New Plymouth 176- 176-Northern District (3 Required) 176-T Case* ZL1UD Hamilton 176-B Farrell ZL1HN Hamilton 176-S Hayman ZL1TPH Auckland 176-V Henderson* ZL1TGC Auckland 176-P King ZL1PK Hamilton 176- 176-Central District (3 Required) 176-J Andrews* ZL2HD Wellington 176-L Jennings ZL2AL Napier 176-JFC Johnson ZL2AMJ Upper Hutt 176-M Mather ZL2CC Gisborne 176-DR Symon* ZL2KH New Plymouth 176-M Wheatley ZL2MAX Ashhurst 176- 176-Midlands District (2 Required) 176-A Fraser ZL3TNT Christchurch 176-J Hirtzel ZL3ADF Christchurch 176- 176-Southern District (1 required) 176-J Lochhead* ZL4QS Alexandra 176-K McVie ZL4NR Dunedin 176- 176-* denotes that the nominee is a current member of Council. 176- 176-Evan T Sayer 176-Returning Officer 176- 176-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-elections- nominations.pdf 176- 176-******* 176-The New Zealand DX Hall of Fame 176- 176-During the past few months a group of Kiwi DXers from the Kiwi DX Group have worked to set up The New Zealand DX Hall of Fame to honour those outstanding ZL DXers who have excelled in our radio sport hobby over many years. The panel of judges, Ken McCormack ZL1AIH, Duncan McMahon ZL3JT and Bill Carney ZL3NB have been nominated to the panel for three years. 176- 176- Their first task was to draw up a long list of possibles from which the first three ZL DXers to be elected to the Hall of Fame were chosen. After much deliberation the judges were unanimous in their selection and have elected the first three ZL radio amateurs to the New Zealand DX Hall of Fame for 2009. Their individual citations are below. 176- 176-Roy Jackson - ZL4BO 176-This 1st ever award recognizes Roy's extraordinary and unselfish contribution to the sport of Amateur Radio DXing in New Zealand. His DXing skills over many decades are legendary and the inspiration and help that he has given to other ZL DXers has been immeasurable. His personal achievement in the ARRL DXCC program is outstanding and he has been at the top of his game for decades. 176- 176-We wish Roy well in the future and hope that he will enjoy having this award on his wall 176- 176-Ron Wright - ZL1AMO 176-The election of Ron as the 2nd inductee to the NZ DX Hall of Fame recognizes Ron's extraordinary and unselfish contribution to the sport of Amateur Radio DXing in New Zealand. Ron was also elected to the CQ DX Hall of Fame in 1985. His DXpedition exploits around the Pacific over many decades are legendary and he has enabled a generation of amateur radio operators worldwide to obtain that elusive new country. His personal achievement in the ARRL DXCC program is outstanding and his contribution to INDEXA and DXing internationally has been immense. 176- 176-We wish Ron well in the future and hope that he will enjoy having the award plaque on his wall. 176- 176-Jock White ZL2GX - (SK) 176-To the Family of Jock White 176- 176-It gives me great pleasure to inform you that Jock White, ZL2GX has been elected to the New Zealand DX Hall of Fame. 176- 176-This 3rd award ever made recognizes Jock's extraordinary and unselfish contribution to the sport of Amateur Radio DXing in New Zealand. His radio DXing skills over many decades are legendary and the inspiration and help that he gave to other ZL DXers has been immeasurable. His personal achievement in the ARRL DXCC program in being the first to achieve 300 countries is outstanding. He was an outstanding ZL radio amateur for decades. 176- 176-A Message From The New Zealand DX Hall of Fame Panel Convener 176-We wish your family well in the future and hope that you will enjoy knowing how accomplished the great New Zealand DXer was. 176- 176-We offer our heartiest congratulations to these outstanding ZL radio amateurs who have been elected to inaugural New Zealand DX Hall of Fame. 176- 176-Thank you to Ken ZL1AIH, Duncan ZL3JT and Bill ZL3NB for their work in selecting the inductees. I looked at the long list of ZL DXers that was initially drawn up and was amazed at the DXing abilities and history of these fine ZL DXers. It was a formidable job for the panel to reach a unanimous decision but the amateurs chosen are the cream of New Zealand Amateurs. I will be looking forward to the next three inductees in 2010. 176- 176-73, Lee ZL2AL 176-New Zealand DX Hall of Fame Panel Convener 176- 176-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-nz-dx-hall-of-fame.pdf 176- 176-******* 176-Get Ready for World Amateur Radio Day on April 18 176- 176-Each year on the anniversary of its founding, April 18, the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) marks World Amateur Radio Day. On this 83rd anniversary of its inaugural meeting in Paris, the IARU dedicates World Amateur Radio Day to the future of Amateur Radio with its theme, "Amateur Radio: A Foundation for Technical Knowledge." 176- 176-It is no secret that many professionals in the field of radio, TV, communications and electronics have started their technical education as young radio amateurs. Although Amateur Radio has a different face nowadays -- Digital Communications, Voice over Internet Protocol, Satellite up- and downlinks and more -- it is even of greater value as a foundation for technical knowledge for youngsters. And much more -- it is and should be used as a unique attraction for future young radio amateurs. 176- 176-World Amateur Radio Day provides an occasion to promote and publicize Amateur Radio. Amateur Radio clubs are encouraged to find suitable ways of celebrating World Amateur Radio Day. Many ways can be considered -- inviting youngsters to visit radio clubs, showing up on the air with a special call sign, organizing a station in a public area with media coverage or publicly honoring amateurs who have made significant contributions. Whatever method is chosen, clubs should think about publishing a press release for the media, giving the background to World Amateur Radio Day and promoting the value of Amateur Radio as a foundation for a technical career. 176- 176-The ARRL will be very pleased to hear how Amateur Radio clubs chose to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day. Share your stories and photos with us, so that they may be shared with the Amateur Radio community. E-mail your submissions to ARRL Affiliated Club/Mentor Program Supervisor Norm Fusaro, W3IZ clubs@arrl.org;. Please be sure to put "World Amateur Radio Day" in the subject line. -- Information provided by IARU 176- 176-Source: The ARRL Letter Vol. 27, No. 13 April 4, 2008 176- 176- http://www.eham.net/articles/19028 176- 176-******* 176-The IARU Region 3 Newsletter 176-Issue 12 - October to December 2008, Released January 2009 176- 176->>> HEADLINES <<< 176-* A Word from the Chairman of IARU Region 3 - Michael Owen VK3KI; Has the RTO become more important? 176-* Region 3 participates in Region 1 General meeting 176-* Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) 2008 176-* GlobalSET continues to grow 176-* SEANET 2008/ SEANET 2009 176-* 14th IARU R3 Conference Christchurch 12 - 16 October, 2009 176-* News from Bangladesh 176-* Expansion of 7 MHz band in Korea and Japan 176- 176-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/r3nl-09-01.pdf 176- 176-******* 176-The North Canterbury Amateur Radio Club 40th Anniversary Award 176- 176-Please note the correction to the dates. The award runs from 1st Feb to 28th Feb 2009. Not as published in December Break-In. 176- 176-This award is sponsored by Branch 68 to commemorate the 40 years that the club has been in existence. 176- 176-1. The award runs from 1st - 28th February 2009 inclusive. It is available to all Amateurs and short-wave listeners. 176-2. Contacts may be made on any band or mode BUT each station may be worked ONCE for each application. 176-3. New Zealand stations require 15 points to be made up from the list below. 176- (a) Compulsory contact with Special Event Station ZL6RR - five (5) points. 176- (b) Branch 68 Committee Members - three (3) points. 176- (c) Branch 68 Club member - one (1) point. 176-4. Overseas station requires only 6 points, calculated as above, and do not have to make a compulsory contact. 176-5. Log sheets are to be used and can be downloaded from: www.ncarcinc.com 176- They are to be sent along with the fee to arrive before 31st March 2009 to: 176- The Award Custodian 176- PO Box 514 176- Rangiora 7440 176- New Zealand 176-6. Fee including postage (payable to North Canterbury Amateur Radio Club Inc): For ZL award applications $6.00. For all Overseas award applications, US$5.00 or fair equivalent. No stamps please. 176- 176-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-br-68-award.pdf 176- 176-******* 176-Contest News 176-VHF/UHF/SHF CONTEST NOTES 176-The next contest is the DX Weekend Contest, on Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th of February 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. 176- 176-The contest rules are available at: 176- 176- http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/update/contests/vhfcontestrules0606. html 176- 176-All contest logs should be sent, to arrive within two weeks, to: 176- 176-Contest Manager 176-Wellington VHF Group 176-P.O. Box 12-259 176-Thorndon 176-Wellington 176- 176-or: 176- 176-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz 176- 176-Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 176-==== 176-HF Contests 176-2009 ARRL INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS 176-When: - CW - 21 and 22 February 2009 - 0000Z (21st) - 2400Z (22nd) 176-Phone - 7 and 8 March 2009 - 0000Z (7th) - 2400 (8th) 176-Rules and other contest information - refer to the ARRL Website 176-http://www.arrl.org 176- 176-2009 JOCK WHITE MEMORIAL FIELD DAY CONTEST 176-When:- Saturday, 28 February 2009 and Sunday, 1 March 2009 176-Times :- Saturday - 1500 NZDT (0200 UTC) until 2359 NZDT (1100UTC) 176-Times :- Sunday - 0600 NZDT (1700UTC) until 1500 NZDT (0200 UTC) 176-Bands :- 80m and 40m 176-Modes :- SSB and CW 176- 176-RSGB COMMONWEALTH CONTEST 176-When:- 14 and 15 March 2009 176-Time:- 1000Z (14th) to 1000Z (15th) - All Bands - CW Only 176-Contests Rules and other operating information is, or will be available at :- http://www.beru.org.uk/ 176-******* 176-Upcoming Events - 2009 is HERE 176-On Saturday 07-March-2009, The Te Puke Amateur Radio Club Inc. will be holding their Market Day @ Paengaroa Community Hall..... 176- 176-Wellington Region Expo - Saturday, 28-March-2009 176-For Further Details Please Look at: 176-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/update/events/index.html 176- 176-14th IARU R3 Conference - Christchurch 12 to 16 October 2009 176-******* 176-Break-In and Infoline Information 176-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 176-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 176-"Copy for the JANUARY/FEBRUARY issue of Break-In closes on 10- JANUARY-2009. 176-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 176- 176-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 176-The close-of-copy date is the 03-JANUARY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 176-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 176-==== 176-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 176-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 176-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/Lists/index.html of the NZART Web. 176-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. 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Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 176-==== 176-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 176-OBS FOR 2009=FEB-22 MAR-29 APR-26 CONF-MAY-31 JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 176- 176-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 22-FEBRUARY-2009, * and 176-* Next HQ-Info-Line e-mailed on SUNDAY 08-FEBRUARY-2009 * 176- 176-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY: JAN-18 FEB-08-22 MAR-08-22 APR-05-19 MAY- 03-17 JUN-07-21 JUL-05-19 AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 176- 176-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 176-177- 177-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 177 177-08-Frebruary-2008 177-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 177- 177-Greetings 177-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website. This bulletin is also distributed on the amateur radio packet network. 177- 177-In This Issue 177--The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM Says 177-==Subscription Reminders 177-==NZART Election 177-==Remits for Annual Conference in Hastings/Napier 177--FMTAG Notes for February 2009 177--ZL7 Chatham Island 177--ARISS: Humber College contact with the ISS 177--ARRL Amateur Radio Mobile Operation Policy 177--Swedish Amateurs Granted New Privileges 177--A New Youth Association Seeking Members 177--John Moyle Field Day 177--Contests News 177-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 177-==HF Contests From NZART Contests Manager 177--Upcoming Events 177--Break-In/Infoline Information 177-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 177-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 177-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 177--Editorial Disclaimer 177--Attachment for Branches: 177-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 177.doc 177- 177-Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 22-FEBRUARY-2009 177-Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 22-FEBRARY-2009 177-******* 177-The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM Says 177-Debby says...the first month has gone already - wow the years are flying past now! 177- 177-Subscription Reminders 177-By now those of you who have yet to pay your 2009 subscriptions will have received a reminder notice. Just a point, I am human and can make mistakes, so if you believe that you have paid your subscription, please let me know as soon as possible. However I would really appreciate if you could advise by what method the payment has been made, i.e. cheque credit card or direct credit and more importantly the date it has been debited from your account. 177- 177-If this isn't provided you will have delays in getting your Break In as quite search is involved in finding a missing payment. 177- 177-NZART Election 177-This year is an important as your election voting forms will also be included with your first Break In for the year. Please make sure you have your say and vote for the candidate you wish to see representing your area. 177- 177-Remits for Annual Conference in Hastings/Napier 177-There are two remits for Conference this year, so in order to have your say within your branches on voting for these come conference time, you will also need to be a financial member of the Association. If you know of people who are unable to pay their annual subscriptions and perhaps may be able to pay on a monthly basis, please get them to contact me. 177- 177-Talk soon...Deb ZL2TDM 177-******* 177-FMTAG Notes for February 2009 177-At its February 2009 meeting, NZART Council approved publication of the following notes for the information of, and seeking comments from, NZART members. 177- 177-INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 177-Branch 05 Christchurch ARC has applied to modify its 144.575 MHz APRS digipeater as follows: change the transmit and receive frequency to 144.650 MHz, increase the output power, and change the licensed location by 400 metres to NZ260 M36 804330. An engineering investigation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 177- 177-Branch 13 Hastings-Havelock North has applied for an APRS 465 digipeater, to be located at Taraponui, at map reference NZ260 V19 333234. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.650 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. This application replaces the Interim Recommendation published in March/April 2008 Break-In and the Final Recommendation published in May/June 2008 Break-In. 177- 177-Branch 60 Taupo has applied for an APRS 465 digipeater, to be located at Maroanui, at map reference NZ260 U17 735940. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.650 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co- located and near-sited stations. 177- 177-FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 177- 177-None this month. 177- 177-COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 177- 177-Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters and recommendations, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to fmtag@nzart.org.nz 177- 177-Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to- point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site: 177- 177-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/nzart/fmtag.html 177- 177-Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to fmtag@nzart.org.nz 177-******* 177-ZL7 Chatham Island 177-A team of nine ZL operators will be activating Chatham Island in March 2009. The team leaders are Lee ZL2AL and Morrie ZL2AAA, The rest of the team will be Lee ZL2LE, John ZL1BYZ, Mike, ZL2CC, Phil ZL2RVW, Mark ZL3AB, Wayne ZL2WG and John ZL1ALZ. Chatham Island is located about 550 Km east of New Zealand about 3 hours by air. Although ZL7 is not particularly rare but is in the top 100 at 87 needed for DXCC and it still generates much activity on the bands. Our Pilot will be in Christchurch Duncan ZL3JT in Christchurch zl3jt@paradise.net.nz The team will be hosted at the Chatham Fishing Lodge in the fishing village of Kaiangaroa on the north eastern tip of the Chatham Islands www.chathamfishingexperience.co.nz/ . 177- 177-This DXpedition has been in the planning for over a year and the team can't wait to get on the air from ZL7. We will be looking for newer ops wanting to work ZL7 for the first time and will be listening for VK/ZL and Pacific stations at the end of each hour for a few minutes. We will not be working specific call areas or any region to the disadvantage of any other region. The Icom four station setup with some amplifiers will operate 160M to 10M with CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK modes. Wire loops will be used on 80M and 40M, a vertical on 30M and Yagis on 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10M. We also may try on 160M with the 80M station from time to time. 177- 177-Most of the experienced operators are DXCC members and look forward to the usual pileups. Frequencies will be in the usual SSB and CW DX haunts on each band with SSB split up 5 kHz and CW split up 3 kHz. Our callsign will be ZL7T The operation will commence March 6, 2009 and end on March 11, 2009. Although Icom New Zealand has offered limited sponsorship, donations would be appreciated as the team will have to cover all expenses including the QSL printing. Donations would be appreciated and I will post a NZ ZL7T Acct number in a separate posting. The website will be up and running in a few weeks and the URL is www.zl7t.com Logsearch will be available on the team's return as there is no way to get the logs off the island from our remote North East location. Logs will be uploaded to the LoTW within six months. QSL via Buro or Direct via ZL2AL CBA or QRZ.com 177- 177-73, Lee ZL2AL See you in the pile-ups 177-******* 177-ARISS: Humber College contact with the ISS 177-I just received this via the NASA ARISS Channel. Tom Clark, K3IO is the originator. 177- 177-"On Monday, Feb 2nd, 2009, CBC show "AS IT HAPPENS" had a nice ~6 minute piece on the Humber College/VA3JUV contact with a very enthusiastic Sandra Magnus (KE5FYE) on the ISS end. Here in the Balto/Wash area, AS IT HAPPENS is carried on WAMU (88.5). 177- 177-To listen to the AIH audio, fetch http://www.cbc.ca/mrl3/8752/asithappens/20090202-aih-1.wmv and QSY to a time ~16 min 50 sec. The ISS audio is really great at ~21 min 30 sec. ARISS is referred to as an "offshoot of NASA" at ~18:40 and "ham radio" is said once." 177-73, 177-Daniel, VE2KA 177- 177-From and with thanks to the RAC-Bulletin (Radio Amateurs of Canada) 177-******* 177-ARRL Amateur Radio Mobile Operation Policy 177-On January 30, at the instruction of the Board of Directors at its January 2009 meeting, the ARRL Executive Committee adopted a policy statement on mobile Amateur Radio operations. The statement addresses the growing number of proposed state and local laws and ordinances regulating the use of cellular telephone and text messaging, inadvertently affecting Amateur Radio mobile communications. See website with URL 177- 177-<http://www.arrl.org/govrelations/MobileAmateurRadioPolicyStatement.pdf> 177-**** 177-Swedish Amateurs Granted New Privileges 177-On January 29, the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) announced that Amateur Radio operators in that country will now have access to 50-52 MHz (6 meters) with a power output limit of 200 W <http://www.pts.se/sv/Radio/Amatorradio/>. Before the change, Swedish amateurs were allowed on the band only with arer (SSA), Sweden's IARU Member-Society, also announced that as of April 1, Swedish amateurs will gain access to 7.0-7.2 MHz (40 meters), bringing Sweden into line with the WRC-03 decision to shift broadcasting stations in Regions 1 and 3 out of the 7100- 7200 kHz band and to reallocate the band exclusively to the Amateur Service in those two regions as of March 29 <http://www.iaru.org/rel030703.html>. Each country in Regions 1 and 3 is permitted to determine their own timeline for the amateur allocation. While the band has been vacated by commercial broadcasters, no country is required to give amateurs privileges on those frequencies. 177- 177-The above two items came from The ARRL Letter/American Radio Relay League VOL 28 No 5 Friday-6-FEB-2009 177-******* 177-A New Youth Association Seeking Members 177-A new national youth association based in the USA is seeking both youth and adult members to join and help them get active! 177- 177-The Amateur Cowboys Radio Club which was recently renamed to Amateur Radio Youth Association (Club) was founded by three young hams in New Mexico. The founders are Dustin N0DRC, Jared KE5LZV, and Phil KE5LZX. 177- 177-Since November of 2007 the club has taken a new outlook on Amateur Radio and is now dedicating its self to the education of the general public and youth. The mission of the Amateur Radio Youth Assn is to further educate the public about the importance of Amateur Radio and to help students learn several middle school, and high school subjects through the use of Amateur Radio. 177- 177-You can visit their website at www.ke5rpv.org 177- 177-(Dustin Cox, N0DRC Website: www.ke5rpv.org on January 29, 2009) 177-**** 177-John Moyle Field Day 177-The dates this year unfortunately the dates coincide with the BERU contest on the 14th and 15th March. The date was moved last July at the request of number of operators, however next year the dates will follow the usual system of the third full weekend in March. 177- 177-It is worth noting that there have been a few changes to the rules for the contest. 177- 177-You are invited to check them at the site: www.wia.org.au and follow the links to the contest area and the John Moyle site. 177- 177-The rule changes will be examined and discussed next week. 177- 177-See details at http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-john- moyle-field-day.pdf 177- 177-(Denis Johnstone ((VK4AE)) Contest Manager) 177- 177-The above two items come from VK1WIA-news for FEB-8-2009 177-******* 177-Contest News 177-VHF/UHF/SHF CONTEST NOTES 177-RESULTS OF THE FIELD DAY CONTEST 6th and 7th December 2008 177-One hundred and seventy eight stations active in this contest held in early December 2008. The total number is made from fifty- six VKs from VK1 to VK7. The Auckland VHF Group ZL1BQ, gained the highest number of point with a total of 19 056. Auckland Branch ZL1AA, was second with 8684 points followed by ZL1AOX, with 6201. 177- 177-Band Frequency 177-Callsign Locator Points 177- 177-6 m (50 MHz) 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 3470 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 1896 177-ZL2QS RE89je 1247 177-ZL2AS RF80iu 547 177-ZL4DK RE54fe 522 177-ZL1AOX RF72mv 85 177- 177-2 m (144 MHz) 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 2464 177-ZL2AS RF80iu 823 177-ZL4DK RE54fe 713 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 712 177-ZL2QS RE89je 470 177-ZL3TY RE57om 435 177-ZL3TJ RE78iq 372 177-ZL1AOX RF72mv 261 177-ZL2MA RF70ke 161 177- 177-70 cm (432 MHz) 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 1974 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 658 177-ZL2IP RF70bs 610 177-ZL2AS RF80iu 588 177- 177-ZL1AOX RF72mv 553 177-ZL2QS RE89je 531 177-ZL4DK RE54fe 283 177-ZL3TJ RE78iq 193 177-ZL3TY RE57om 100 177- 177-32 cm (925 MHz) 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 165 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 131 177- Band Frequency 177-Callsign Locator Points 177- 177-23 cm (1296 MHz) 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 1569 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 585 177-ZL2IP RF70br 567 177-ZL1AOX RF72mv 440 177-ZL2AS RF80iu 95 177-ZL4DK RE54fe 25 177- 177-13 cm (2424 MHz) 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 873 177-ZL1AOX RF72mv 720 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 533 177-ZL2IP RF70br 295 177- 177-9 cm (3399/3400 MHz) 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 1746 177-ZL1AOX RF72mv 1440 177-ZL2IP RF70br 170 177- 177-5 cm (5760 MHz) 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 4928 177-ZL1AOX RF72mv 2702 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 2048 177-ZL2IP RF70br 177- 177- 177-3 cm (10368 MHz) 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 3987 177-ZL2IP RF70br 2962 177-TOTAL SCORES 177-ZL1BQ RF64sg 19056 177-ZL1AA RF73ir 8684 177-ZL1AOX RF72mv 6201 177-ZL2IP RF70br 5771 177-ZL2QS RE89je 2248 177-ZL2AS RF80iu 2053 177-ZL4DK RE54fe 1543 177-ZL2IP RF70bs 610 177-ZL3TJ RE78iq 565 177-ZL3TY RE57om 535 177-ZL2MA RF70ke 161 177-BEST DX 177-6 m ZL4DK -VK4SIX 3920 km 177-2 m ZL1IU -ZL3TY 831 km 177-70 cm ZL1IU -ZL3TY 831 km 177-32 cm ZL1AA -ZL1BQ 121 km 177-23 cm ZL1BQ -ZL3DC 631 km 177-13 cm ZL1BQ -ZL2IP 391 km 177-9 cm ZL1AA -ZL1AOX 97 km 177-5 cm ZL1BQ -ZL2IP 391 km 177-3 cm ZL1BQ -ZL2IP 391 km177- 177- 177-CHECK LOGS 177-ZL1TX, ZL2DW 177- 177-THE NEXT CONTEST 177-The next contest is the Low Band Contest, 50 MHz to 440 MHz, on Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of April 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. 177- 177-The rules are available at: 177- <www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/update/contests/vhfcontestrules0606.html> 177- 177-All contest logs should be sent, to arrive within two weeks, to: 177- 177-zl2wa@clear.net.nz 177-with Contest Log in the subject line, or by post to: 177- 177-Contest Manager 177-Wellington VHF Group 177-P.O. Box 12-259 177-Thorndon 177-Wellington 177- 177-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz 177- 177-Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 177-==== 177-HF Contests 177-Only three weekends to the 2009 Jock White Memorial Field Day. By now it would be reasonable to expect most branches will have virtually finalised and to those who haven't I guess these matters will be receiving attention over the next week, or so 177- 177-2009 ARRL INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS 177-When: - CW - 21 and 22 February 2009 - 0000Z (21st) - 2400Z (22nd) 177-Phone - 7 and 8 March 2009 - 0000Z (7th) - 2400 (8th) 177-Rules and other contest information - refer to the ARRL Website 177-http://www.arrl.org 177- 177-2009 JOCK WHITE MEMORIAL FIELD DAY CONTEST 177-When:- Saturday, 28 February 2009 and Sunday, 1 March 2009 177-Times :- Saturday - 1500 NZDT (0200 UTC) until 2359 NZDT (1100UTC) 177-Times :- Sunday - 0600 NZDT (1700UTC) until 1500 NZDT (0200 UTC) 177-Bands :- 80m and 40m 177-Modes :- SSB and CW 177- 177-RSGB COMMONWEALTH CONTEST 177-When:- 14 and 15 March 2009 177-Time:- 1000Z (14th) to 1000Z (15th) - All Bands - CW Only 177-Contests Rules and other operating information is, or will be available at :- http://www.beru.org.uk/ 177- 177-73, John Powell ZL1BHQ, NZART Contest Manager 177-******* 177-Upcoming Events 177-Te Puke ARC Market Day - Saturday 07-March-2009 177-Wellington Region Expo - Saturday 28-March-2009 177-Technology Convention Hamilton - 12/14-April-2009 177-For Further Details Please Look at: 177-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/ 177- 177-14th IARU R3 Conference - Christchurch 12-16 October 2009 177-******* 177-Break-In and Infoline Information 177-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 177-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 177-"Copy for the MARCH/APRIL issue of Break-In closes on 10-MARCH- 2009. 177-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 177- 177-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 177-The close-of-copy date is the 03-MARCH-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 177-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 177-==== 177-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 177-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 177-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/Lists/index.html of the NZART Web. 177-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. 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Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 177-==== 177-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 177-OBs FOR 2009=FEB-22 MAR-29 APR-26 CONF-MAY-31 JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 177- 177-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 22-FEBRUARY-2009, * and 177-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 22-FEBRUARY-2009 * 177- 177-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY: FEB-08-22 MAR-08-22 APR-05-19 MAY-03-17 JUN-07-21 JUL-05-19 AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06- 20 177- 177-Editorial Disclaimer 177-Headquarters Infoline Issue 175 of 21 December 2008 contained an article titled 'A Reply To "Being a Councillor of the NZART"'. The reply was a response to an article published in Headquarters Infoline Issue 174 titled "Being A Councillor of NZART". 177- 177-I wish to acknowledge that it was a mistake to publish the article in full. 177- 177-At the time Headquarters Infoline Issue 175 was published, I did not know who were to be the candidates for the next NZART Council Election. 177- 177-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 177- 177-Infoline on the web: 177-http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 177-178- 178-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 178 178-22-February-2008 178-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 178- 178-Greetings 178-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website. This bulletin is also distributed on the amateur radio packet network. Please excuse my attempts at the spelling of February in Infoline 177. A senior moment or two. 178- 178-In This Issue 178--ZL7T on Chatham Island - an Offer and Opportunity 178--Proposed Amendments to The VHF-UHF-SHF Contest Rules 178--RSGB News Available in mp3 Format 178--NZART Web URL Changes 178--Contests News 178-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 178-==HF Contests From NZART Contests Manager 178--Upcoming Events 178--Break-In/Infoline Information 178-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 178-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 178-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 178--Editorial Disclaimer 178--Attachment for Branches: 178-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 178.doc 178- 178-Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 29-MARCH-2009 178-Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 08-MARCH-2009 178-******* 178-ZL7T on Chatham Island - an Offer and Opportunity 178-As was advertised in the last Infoline a group of 9 ZL's are activating the Chatham Is as ZL7T from 5 March - 12 March 2009. Due to its proximity to ZL this would be a great opportunity for clubs to use us as part of a club activity or tutorial for new HF operators (or even old hands) on correct operating procedures and etiquette when trying to work DX. We will be active in the evenings on the low bands, 160m/80m/40m and would love to work new HF operators and club stations. You can also check out our website www.zl7t.com for some tips on working us. 178- 178-Thanks 178-Mark ZL3AB 178-******* 178-Proposed Amendments to The VHF-UHF-SHF Contest Rules 178- 178-Published for the information of, and seeking comments from, contestants. 178- 178-The existing rules are available at: 178-<www.nzart.org.nz/contests/vhfcontestrules0606.html> 178- 178-All comments should be sent to: zl2wa@clear.net.nz 178-with Contest Rules in the subject line, or by post to: 178- 178-Wellington VHF Group 178-P.O. Box 12-259 178-Thorndon 178-Wellington 178- 178-CLAUSE 1. Contest dates 178- 178-DX Weekend Contest 178-All bands 50 MHz and up. First Saturday in February, and the following day. Delayed one week if the Saturday falls on the 4th or 7th of February. 178- 178-Explanation: This amendment delays the contest to avoid 3-day weekend holidays when New Zealand Day falls on the Friday or Monday. 178- 178-CLAUSE 2. Definitions 178- 178-QRP shall mean a transmitter having a maximum output power capability of 5 W, or less. 178- 178-Explanation: This amendment avoids the power calibration problems of transmitters capable of a higher maximum output power capability. 178- 178-CLAUSE 11. Logs 178- 178-(d) Make, model and maximum output power capability of each transmitter used. 178- 178-CLAUSE 13. Bonus Multipliers (in order of application) 178- 178-Delete bonus multiplier for different modes. 178- 178-QRP. Multiply score by 1.5 when your station uses a QRP transmitter, as defined in Section 2 of these Rules. Stations may use QRP on some modes, and/or bands, and high powers on others, with multipliers calculated on a contact by contact basis. The establishing of a contact on high power, then reducing the power for scoring purposes, is not permitted. 178- 178-Field Station. Multiply previous score by 1.2 when your station is a Field Station, as defined in Section 2 of these Rules. 178- 178-Explanation: This amendment clarifies and simplifies the application of multipliers. 178-******* 178-RSGB News Available in mp3 Format 178-For ex-Gs and others, NZART HQ has had a reminder that the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) news is available in mp3 format, from: 178-http://homepage.ntlworld.com/g4njh2/rsgb.html. 178-see also: http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-rsgb-mp3- news.pdf 178-******* 178-NZART Web URL Changes 178-From today, 22-February-2009, the second NZART is dropped from the NZART Webs URL, making the base URL: 178-http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 178-You will be automatically redirected to the new base URL should you be using it with the nzart/ suffix. 178- 178-The other changes made are the deletion of 'update' before BROADCAST, CONTESTS, EVENTS and INFOLINE. Deletion of 'nzart, before BREAKIN has also been made. The base URL that ended with 'nzart/nzart' has been reduced to 'nz' 178- 178-The important point to note is that the Web pages starting with the old URL of: 178-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/ Will NOT BE UPDATED. A redirection will replace the pages over the next week or so. 178- 178-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 178-******* 178-Contest News 178-VHF/UHF/SHF CONTEST NOTES 178- 178-THE NEXT CONTEST 178-The next contest is the Low Band Contest, 50 MHz to 440 MHz, on Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of April 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. 178- 178-The rules are available at: 178-<http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/vhfcontestrules0606.html> 178- 178-All contest logs should be sent, to arrive within two weeks, to: 178- 178-zl2wa@clear.net.nz 178-with Contest Log in the subject line, or by post to: 178- 178-Contest Manager 178-Wellington VHF Group 178-P.O. Box 12-259 178-Thorndon 178-Wellington 178- 178-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz 178- 178-Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 178-==== 178-HF Contests 178-I trust that no one's antenna systems have been damaged, or properties flooded as a result of the adverse weather that has been around today, in some cases will be so until late Saturday. 178-This weekend's principal contest is the ARRL International CW Contest, fuller details later in this bulletin. A check of the likely ionospehric conditions indicates that band conditions are likely to be only fair. Good luck to those taking part. 178-Next weekend's principal event for NZART members will be the Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest, details are also later in this bulletin. 178- 178-2009 JOCK WHITE MEMORIAL FIELD DAY CONTEST 178-When:- Saturday, 28 February 2009 and Sunday, 1 March 2009 178-Times :- Saturday - 1500 NZDT (0200 UTC) until 2359 NZDT (1100UTC) 178-Times :- Sunday - 0600 NZDT (1700UTC) until 1500 NZDT (0200 UTC) 178-Bands :- 80m and 40m 178-Modes :- SSB and CW 178-Rules :-Please refer NZART Website - http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 178- 178-Please note the substantive material, Stuart, ZL2TW, the Jock White Field Day Contest Manager has added to the Contest website relative to the forthcoming 2009 event. Prior reference to the website is vital for all operators who will be taking part. 178- 178-2009 RSGB COMMONWEALTH CONTEST 178-When:- 14 and 15 March 2009 178-Time:- 1000Z (14th) to 1000Z (15th) - All Bands - CW Only 178-Considered to be one of the more gentlemany contests that has been in existence since the mid-1930's. Apart from the individual performances there is a Team's event, based on individual nation's participation. The NZART Team under the astute leadership of Frank Hunt, ZL2BR won this event in 2007 and finished third last year. Frank is looking for Team participants to make up the NZ Team. Interested -contact Frank by "snail mail" at:- 178-8 Manu Crescent, New Plymouth. 4310. 178- 178-Contests Rules and other operating information is, or will be available at:- 178-http://www.beru.org.uk/ 178- 178-Results of 2008 IARU World Championship Contest 178- 178-STATION Category QSO'S Points 178-ZL2BR SO HP 252963 178-ZL2AGY Multi Op 108730 178-ZL6A HQ Station 858772 178- 178-Fuller details when to hand. 178- 178-OTHER UPCOMING CONTEST INFORMATION 178-Sangster Shield QRP CW Contest 178-Thelma Souper Memorial Contest WARO 178- 178-That's about it for this week,Good luck to those taking part in either of the above contests, the ARRL, or the REF (French) and trust that the predicted band conditions don't come to pass. Also good luck to Lee, ZL2AL and his team heading on a Chatham Islands DXepeditonan All Band HF -ZL7 from 7 March until 12 March. 178- 178-73, John Powell ZL1BHQ, NZART Contest Manager 178-******* 178-Upcoming Events 178-Te Puke ARC Market Day - Saturday 07-March-2009 178-Wellington Region Expo - Saturday 28-March-2009 178-Technology Convention Hamilton - 12/14-April-2009 178-For Further Details Please Look at: 178-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/ 178- 178-14th IARU R3 Conference - Christchurch 12-16 October 2009 178-NZART Annual Conference at Napier 178-******* 178-Break-In and Infoline Information 178-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 178-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 178-"Copy for the MARCH/APRIL issue of Break-In closes on 10-MARCH- 2009. 178-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 178- 178-Break-In Contents can be found at: 178-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 178- 178-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 178-The close-of-copy date is the 03-MARCH-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 178-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 178-==== 178-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 178-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 178-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/index.html of the NZART Web. 178-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. 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Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 178-==== 178-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 178-OBs FOR 2009=MAR-29 APR-26 CONF-MAY-31 JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 178- 178-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 29-MARCH-2009, * and 178-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 08-MARCH-2009 * 178- 178-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY: FEB-22 MAR-08-22 APR-05-19 MAY-03-17 JUN- 07-21 JUL-05-19 AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 178- 178-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 178- 178-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 178-179- 179-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 179 179-08-March-2008 179-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 179- 179-Greetings 179-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website. This bulletin is also distributed on the amateur radio packet network. 179- 179-In This Issue 179--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 179--A Letter To Members And Branches 179--FMTAG Notes For March 2009 179--A Policy Statement by NZART Council on Examination Supervisors 179--*Technology Convention 2009* 179--On-air training for Examination Trainees 179--Hawkes Bay Wine Country Conference 2009 179--Wellington Radio EXPO '09 179--Branch Data 179--The NZART OB For MAY Is A Week Earlier This Year - 24-MAY- 2006 179--Contest News 179-==VHF/UHF/SHF CONTEST NOTES 179-==HF Contests 179--Upcoming Events 179--Break-In and Infoline Information 179-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 179-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 179-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 179--Attachment for Branches: 179-==Conference-Reg-Form-Colour.pdf 179-==2009-tech-con-registration.pdf 179-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 179.doc 179- 179-Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 29-MARCH-2009 179-Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 22-MARCH-2009 179-******* 179-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 179-Debby says.... 179-Well silly me missing HQIL, I was under the impression that the weeks the official broadcast went out there was no Info-line. I have now got the dates right, so my apologies if I have missed sending you information. 179- 179-Elections envelopes are coming in fast and furious, which is great to see. I have noticed that once I confirm the person is a member, and I open the external envelope and place the one that reads "Returning Officer' into a ballot box, that some of you are forgetting to include this second envelope! This is very important to ensure anonymity is maintained in the voting procedure. 179-Also please only use the BLUE worded envelopes, any of the original black worded ones will be destroyed. 179- 179-For those of you who are only now paying your subscription's I have been advised by the Returning Officer that close off for sending out voting papers was the 28th February. Therefore you will no longer be eligible to vote in the Council elections. This does not mean that you will not have a vote in your Branch when discussing the remit that is being put to the AGM. 179- 179-Finally I have had a request from a VK amateur as follows: 179-I am a avid homebrewer and I build a lot of my own equipment and I like to modify older radios so they can be used on ham radio frequencies, recently I have been able to get an AWA TR105 5w ssb transceiver and these were used by the NZ mountain radio search and rescue I believe. My problem is I have searched the net for hours looking for any technical info like circuits or how to set up for the different frequencies for the xtal channels but I have drawn a blanc, seeing that these sets were used in NZ there must be somewhere information on these sets and amateurs must have used them on ham bands as well, would you know by any chance anyone or groups in NZ that may have technical information and using the AWA TR105 5w ssb transceiver, I thank you for your time and hope to hear from you later on. 179-All the best. 179- 179-Cheers Ross Hatton vk3zz.... 179- 179-If anyone is able to help Ross you can contact him on bigtx@nex.com.au 179- 179-Talk soon....Debby ZL2TDM 179-******* 179-A Letter To Members And Branches 179-Tony Case ZL1UD 179-NZART Council 179-PO Box 40 525 179-Upper Hutt 5140 179- 179-Saturday 21 February 2009 179- 179-To NZART Branches and Members 179- 179-One of the most effective ways that members and branches have to input into the Association is through remits to Conference: 179- 179-* By actively introducing and promoting a remit, or, 179-* By voting on a remit that another branch or group of members has promoted. 179- 179-As members, you have a right to this remit process. 179- 179-There are three ways to have your voice heard at Conference. 179- 179-The first is through attending Conference as a delegate or having your branch send a delegate to Conference. This is the most positive way that you as members and branches can input into the way that the Association is run. Unfortunately, it is not a reality for some members or branches to attend Conference, and branches that cannot attend have many valid reasons for not attending. 179- 179-If a branch cannot attend a Conference, it can choose a delegate to represent the branch from another branch; someone who is going to Conference. This person can carry a proxy vote to Conference on behalf of your branch and your voice will be heard. 179- 179-The final option for branches that cannot attend Conference or find a proxy delegate is to post the voting on remits to Headquarters prior to Conference. The General Secretary will then appoint a delegate from the Conference floor who can represent your wishes at Conference. 179- 179-There is no reason that your voice cannot be heard at Conference or your votes on remits counted. NZART Executive Council would like to see every branch and member represented in one of the ways listed above at every Conference and Annual General Meeting. Please exercise your right in one of the ways listed above at every Conference and Annual General Meeting. 179- 179-On Behalf of Council 179-Tony Case ZL1UD 179-******* 179-FMTAG Notes For March 2009 179- 179-PROPOSED REVISION OF THE 40-METRE BAND PLAN 179-The NZART IARU Liaison Committee has prepared a proposal for the revision of the 40 metre band plan, available on the NZART web site at: 179- 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/fmtag.html 179- 179-Please send your comments on the proposed band plan to FMTAG at: 179- 179-fmtag@nzart.org.nz 179- 179-VHF-UHF-SHF BEACON BAND PLAN 179-NZART Council has asked FMTAG to lead a review of the VHF-UHF- SHF Beacon Band Plan. 179- 179-A copy of the Terms of Reference of the review can be obtained from FMTAG at: 179- 179-fmtag@nzart.org.nz 179- 179-WARNING - LIMITED VALIDITY OF TEMPORARY CALLSIGNS 179-All Temporary callsigns have an expiry date, which is between 1 day and 12 months from the commencement date. Use of a Temporary callsign before the commencement date or after the expiry date is illegal. 179- 179-Some Branches, and some individuals, have relied on the Public part of the MED's SMART web site when seeking information on the validity of a callsign. 179- 179-Unfortunately, there is currently a "bug" in the Public part of the MED's SMART web site, resulting in the display of yet-to- commence, and expired, callsigns in the SEARCH RESULTS list, as if the callsigns are valid. 179- 179-The MED has granted FMTAG access to the password-protected part of the MED's SMART web site that reveals the true validity of these callsigns. 179- 179-If you wish to confirm the status of a Temporary callsign, FMTAG can be contacted at: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 179- 179-INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 179-Published for the information of, and seeking comments from, NZART members. 179- 179-Branch 20 Manawatu has applied for a 465 Digipeater, to be located at Pahiatua Track, at map reference NZ260 T24 416857. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.650 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co- located and near-sited stations. 179- 179-Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied to relocate its 12 cm beacon to Takaurunga, map reference NZ260 T15 685649. An engineering evaluation confirms that the transmit frequency can remain on 2424.256 MHz and that there will be no interference to other stations. 179- 179-The Radio Electronics Group has applied for a 2 metre repeater, to be located at Ward Street, Hamilton, at map reference NZ260 S14 110770. The repeater transmit frequency will be 147.125 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 147.725 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 179- 179-The Radio Electronics Group has applied for a 70 cm repeater, to be located at Ward Street, Hamilton, at map reference NZ260 S14 110770. The repeater transmit frequency will be 438.875 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 433.875 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 179- 179-ZL4SJ has applied for a 465 Digipeater, to be located at Forest Lakes, at map reference NZ260 S25 947501. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.650 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near- sited stations. 179- 179-FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 179-Published as Interim Recommendations in January/February 2009 Break-In. 179- 179-Branch 12 Hamilton has applied to change the operating frequencies of its BBS National System access station, located at Seddon Road, map reference NZ260 S14 102773. The transmit frequency will change to 434.975 MHz and the receive frequency will change to 439.975 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 179- 179-COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 179-Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters and recommendations, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 179- 179-Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to- point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site: 179- 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/fmtag.html 179- 179-Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to fmtag@nzart.org.nz 179- 179-END 179-******* 179-A Policy Statement by NZART Council on Examination Supervisors 179- 179-The NZART ARX will accept nominations from Branches of NZART for the position of Examination Supervisor following receipt of the following: 179- 179-1. A copy of the minutes from the meeting of the nominating Branch in which the motion was passed nominating the candidate for the position. 179-2. Two nominee character references from members of the nominating branch who also must be members of NZART. 179-3. Confirmation that the nominee is a member of NZART. On receipt of the above the NZART ARX will check with the NZART General Secretary that the membership details of the nominee and referees are in order. 179- 179-The nomination and supporting documentation is then sent to NZART Council for acceptance. 179- 179-If NZART Council chooses not to approve the nomination it is not under obligation to disclose reasons. 179- 179-Note: successful nominees must remain a member of NZART while occupying the position. 179- 179-ZL1UD and ZL2TW Policy - Examination Supervisor 179-February 28 2009 179- 179-The document above has a job description that can be found at: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/jd/2009-jd-exam-super.pdf 179-******* 179-*Technology Convention 2009* 179-Hamilton Branch 12 and the Waikato VHF Group Branch 81, of NZART, invite you to attend the bi-annual Convention in Hamilton, Easter weekend, 11 and 12 April, 2009. 179- 179-The venue for Convention is the Chartwell Scout Hall, Bellmont Street, Chartwell, Hamilton. 179- 179-A registration form is available from the NZART website at:- 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-tech-con- registration.pdf 179- 179-Please find one attached to this copy of Infoline. 179- 179-E-mail application to:- techcon09@nzart.org.nz 179- 179-Convention programme will be similar to other years, with speakers, demonstrations and forums, on subjects of interest to Radio Amateurs. Full programme available later. 179- 179-It is vital that accommodation is booked NOW, due to V8 Supercar races the following weekend. 179- 179-All enquiries to:- techcon09@nzart.org.nz 179-******* 179-Extract from "Q-Bit", the journal of the Wellington VHF Group Inc., February 2009: 179- 179-On-air training for Examination Trainees 179- 179-The February 2009 "Monthly Business Update" from the MED RSM announces a new facility for the training of budding radio amateurs. 179- 179-The RSM publication "Radio Operator Certificate and Callsign Rules" (PIB 46), applies to the holders of radio operator certificates and callsigns. It has been updated following comment from interested parties. The latest version (Edition 008) can be downloaded from: http://www.rsm.govt.nz/cms/resource- library/publications/approved-persons/pib-46. 179- 179-A new provision (on page 8) permits unqualified persons under training to operate an amateur station on-air with a club callsign, under the close supervision of a qualified operator. Until now, there have been no regulatory provisions to lawfully permit such activity. Unqualified operators, "Examination Trainees" undergoing supervised training, can now take the active part to set up a transmitter on-air, call and establish a QSO and take part in general communication and its procedures. 179- 179-Training sessions using a club callsign do not require any prior official approval except the permission of the trustee of the club callsign. The discipline of log-keeping is exercised by the requirement for this club callsign activity to be logged by the persons involved and the log retained by the trustee. 179- 179-The new provision reads: 179-"Club station trustees may authorise the use of the suffix "XT" with the club's permanent callsign for the purposes of instructing and training prospective amateur operator candidates in practical on-air operating procedures. Provided they are directly supervised at all times by a GAOC holder, candidates may take an active part in general communication, operate transmitter controls, and engage in calling and signing off procedures. A log of contacts made under a candidate's name using the XT callsign, must be kept by the trustee for 1 year after the last contact is made by a candidate." 179- 179-So expect to hear club callsigns such as the Wellington VHF Group's club callsign being operated by Examination Trainees: ZL2WAXT. 179- 179-As with all uses of a club callsign, if you have the opportunity to use your club callsign with this XT facility, you must first ask your club callsign trustee. Remember that close supervision by a qualified operator is required and that the trustee is required to retain the final logsheets. 179- 179-This authorised practical on-air tuning-up provision and purposeful identifier is a step forward for the training of new operators. This activity can be blended into future club training events. Please work the XT stations that you hear and encourage the operators. 179- 179-The news announcement is at: 179-http://news.business.govt.nz/news/info/rsm/ 179-******* 179-Hawkes Bay Wine Country Conference 2009 179-Abridge. A full copy is viewable at: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/hbconf2009.html - Editor 179- 179-The Hawkes Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc (Branch 13) and the Napier Radio Club Inc (Branch 25) invite you to join us for what promises to be an exciting weekend on the amateur radio calendar. The venue is the Hastings Racecourse in Hastings city. 179- 179-Provisional Programme 179-The Annual General Meeting on Saturday morning will be opened by Lawrence Yule, the Mayor of Hastings. 179- 179-Forums 179-We expect to run the following forums: Recruitment, OTC, WARO, Icom, DX, AREC, Contest, SPAM, VHF. Others are planned and will be in your programme timetable. 179- 179-Alternative Programme 179-We have arranged an exciting alternative program over two days. 179- 179-Remits 179-There will be two remits at the AGM. Make sure you are prepared to argue the toss and you have researched what the implications of your argument are. Be wary of the "Stirrers" award if you become too vocal! 179- 179-Parking 179-The Hastings Racecourse has virtually unlimited free parking and plenty of room for caravans and motor homes. 179- 179-Registration check-ins 179-Registrations will take place from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm on Friday evening at the Angus Inn just a short distance away from the racecourse. If you miss Friday night you may also register at the Race Course venue Saturday morning from 8AM. You may also register on line at: 179-http://www.hbarc.org.nz and we will offer an installment plan for your fees. 179- 179-Saturday Morning Car Boot Sale - 7.30 AM to 9.30AM 179-This should be an interesting prelude to the AGM. The event will be held in the parking lot just outside the TAB Tote windows. 179- 179-Accommodation 179-We have limited good quality accommodation booked at the Angus Inn located near the racecourse on Railway Rd, Hastings Special prices include breakfast for conference goers. Contact the Angus Inn directly on 0800 109 595 or email angushotelhb@xtra.co.nz for further information. 179-See www.hawkesbaytourism.co.nz/ 179- 179-We advise you to book early. If you have any special accommodation needs, contact the conference organizer. 179- 179-Air Travel 179-We will be running a "Meet and Greet" free shuttle service from the Hawkes Bay Airport to the venue in Hastings at regular intervals. Details will be on our website at: 179-http://www.hbarc.org.nz 179- 179-Local repeaters 179-Hawkes Bay has several repeaters including 146.70 and 147.25 and the National system on 434.850 There will also be a special Conference "Talk-in" repeater. Frequencies will be on the Conference website: 179-http://www.hbarc.org.nz/ 179- 179-To Register 179-Simply complete the Registration Form and return to the conference organizer with your payment. You will note that you may Direct Credit your payment to the bank account shown. You can also go on line and tick the boxes on the form, save it and then email the form to the conference organizer. Make sure your name and callsign is on any payment made to the conference. 179- 179-Questions 179-Please check our website at: 179-http://www.hbarc.org.nz/ for developing information and if you have any problems or questions send an email to: 179-conference@hbarc.org.nz and we will be able to help. 179- 179-The combined Napier and Hastings clubs are looking forward to meeting you and making you feel welcome at this NZART 2009 Conference. 179- 179-A registration form is available at: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-nzart-conf-june-reg.pdf 179-******* 179-Wellington Radio EXPO '09 179-The Combined Wellington Amateur Radio Expo 2009 committee advises that the annual Wellington Region EXPO '09 is on again this year - place the following date into your calendars - Saturday 28 March 2009. 179- 179-The venue is still Knox Church Hall, 574 High Street Lower Hutt. 179-Doors open to the public at 10am and vendors at 7.00 am, entry $4.00. 179- 179-This will be the fifth Wellington Radio EXPO event. There will be the usual trade displays, sales of new amateur equipment and trading tables of used equipment. 179- 179-Note: Lee Andrews of Andrews Communications will be in attendance again, also marking his fifth year at this event! As Lee prepares for his attendance he has requested that you contact him for any special equipment orders, or items of interest you wish to see at the EXPO. He is preparing his shipment for the EXPO now so get those orders in now to avoid disappointment. Get in touch with the organising committee so that we can pass any requests along to Lee, or contact him direct. 179- 179-Other displays present at this year's event include a display of vintage military radio sets by George ZL2GM and also a static scale replica of an 1800's steam engine built by Peter ZL2BAQ. 179- 179-Refreshments - coffee, tea, soft drinks, and cafe styled food will be available in the hall. 179- 179-Spot prize draws will be run throughout the show by MC Jim ZL2BHF. Following on from last year's success, four additional raffles will be run this year, so buy a ticket for an even greater chance to win! 179- 179-Don't forget to check the details on line at the NZART website at: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/index.html 179- 179-Sign by the Wellington Radio EXPO Committee: 179-Ken ZL2TKY, Mark ZL2UFI, Mark ZL2WOL, Phil ZL2HF, Don ZL2DON, Ted ZL2TED, Bruce ZL2BAP and Barry ZL2HO 179-******* 179-Branch Data 179-The updated data containing details of the information of all NZART Branches has been updated for March-2009. Getting the information accurate and up-to-date is up to all involved, from branch presidents down to branch members. You can access this information at: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/branches/index.html under the heading "Branches Spread Sheet" in XLS, PDF and DOC formats. 179-Note from Editor 179-Searching the NZART Web Server log files for 'branch-data', resulted in 393 hits since 2009-01-03. The total includes search robots. 179-******* 179-The NZART OB For MAY Is A Week Earlier This Year - 24-MAY-2006 179-******* 179-Contest News 179-VHF/UHF/SHF CONTEST NOTES 179- 179-RESULTS OF THE DX WEEKEND CONTEST 179-14th and 15th February 2009 179- 179-Band Frequency 179-Callsign Locator Points 179- 179-6 m (50 MHz) 179-ZL4DK RE54fe 95 179- 179-2 m (144 MHz) 179-ZL4DK RE54fe 528 179-ZL1SWW RF73kd 131 179-ZL2ALW RF73hb 2 179- 179-70 cm (432 MHz) 179-ZL4DK RE54fe 218 179-23 cm (1296 MHz) 179-ZL1SWW RF73kd 18 179- 179-TOTAL SCORES 179-ZL4DK RE54fe 841 179-ZL1SWW RF73kd 149 179-ZL2ALW RF73hb 2 179- 179-Further details can be found at: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ and click on "Results 2009" 179-THE NEXT CONTEST 179-The next contest is the Low Band Contest, 50 MHz to 440 MHz, on Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of April 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. This is the weekend BEFORE VHF Convention. 179- 179-The following contest is the Hibernation Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of June 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. This is the weekend AFTER NZART Conference. 179- 179-The rules are available at: 179- 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 179- 179-All contest logs should be sent, to arrive within two weeks, to: 179- 179-zl2wa@clear.net.nz 179-with Contest Log in the subject line, or by post to: 179- 179-Contest Manager 179-Wellington VHF Group 179-P.O. Box 12-259 179-Thorndon 179-Wellington 179- 179-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz 179- 179-Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 179-==== 179-HF Contests 179-Well last weekend's climatic conditions surely made the participation in the Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest interesting to say the least. Here in Mt. Maunganui the rain bucketed down most of the day, following similar conditions late on the Friday. I understand that Branch 39 Team were active from a site in the Kaimais - on the Sunday I went down to Te Puke Branch's proposed site to find no sign of a Field Day setup, so guess prudence was in the order of the day with Branch 53. However, there is always 2010 Field Day for us all!!. 179- 179-2009 RSGB COMMONWEALTH CONTEST 179-When:- 14 and 15 March 2009 179-Time:- 1000Z (14th) to 1000Z (15th) - All Bands - CW Only 179-Considered to be one of the more gentlemany contests that has been in existence since the mid-1930's. Apart from the individual performances there is a Team's event, based on individual nation's participation. The NZART Team under the astute leadership of Frank Hunt, ZL2BR won this event in 2007 and finished third last year. Frank is looking for Team participants to make up the NZ Team. Interested -contact Frank by "snail mail" at: 179-8 Manu Crescent, New Plymouth. 4310. 179- 179-Contests Rules and other operating information is, or will be available at: 179-http://www.beru.org.uk/ 179- 179-KIWI DIGITAL MODES GROUP 179-ZL/VK RTTY SPRINTS CONTEST 179-When: 18 April 2009 - 80M Section 179- 25 April 2009 - 40M Section 179-Times: 1000 UTC to 1100 UTC each evening 179-Bands: 80M - as above 179- 40M - as above 179-Full contest information, including Rules and other operating information is available from the Group's website: 179-http://www.zl2ko.org.nz 179- 179-Enquiries regarding matters not already covered by the above website can be directed to: 179-Allan, ZL2SKY - zl2sky@zl2ko.org.nz 179- 179-2009 SANGSTER SHIELD QRP CW CONTEST 179-When : 9 and 10 May 2009 179-Times: 2000 NZST until 2300 NZST 179-Band: 80m 179-Mode: CW Only 179-Please refer to the Contest Section of the NZART Callbook, or the NZART Website: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 179- 179-2009 NZART MEMORIAL CONTEST 179-When : 4 July 2009 179-Times: 2000 NZST until 2300 NZST 179-Band: 80m 179-Modes: Phone, and CW 179-Please refer to the 2007/8 NZART Callbook, Contest Section for full details of the Contest Rules and other operating Information., or the NZART Website: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ for this information. 179- 179-2009 NZART MEMORIAL CONTEST 179-When : 4 July 2009 179-Times: 2000 NZST until 2300 NZST 179-Band: 80m 179-Modes: Phone, and CW 179-Please refer to the 2007/8 NZART Callbook, Contest Section for full details of the Contest Rules and other operating Information., or the NZART Website- http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests for this information. 179- 179-2009 CQWW WPX SSB CONTEST 179-When: Saturday, 28 March 2009 until Sunday 29 March 2009 179-Times: 0000 UTC (Sat.) until 2359 (Sun) 179-Bands: All Bands 179- 179-Well that's about it for this week, Just as well as I have got the call for dinner. Good luck to those taking part in the CQWW WPX Phone Contest and also to Lee and the ZL7 Team down on the Chathams. I guess they will get the backwash of today's weather within the next 24 hours 179- 179-73, John Powell ZL1BHQ, NZART Contest Manager 179-******* 179-Upcoming Events 179-Wellington Region Expo Saturday 28-March-2009. PEASE SEE: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/ 179-Technology Convention Hamilton 12/14-April-2009. PEASE SEE: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/ 179-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009. PEASE SEE: 179-NZART Annual Conference at Napier. PEASE SEE: 179-http://www.hbarc.org.nz/ 179-******* 179-Break-In and Infoline Information 179-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 179-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 179-"Copy for the MAY/JUNE issue of Break-In closes on 10-MAY- 2009. 179-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 179- 179-Break-In Contents can be found at: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 179- 179-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 179-The close-of-copy date is the 03-MAY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 179-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 179-==== 179-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 179-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 179-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/index.html of the NZART Web. 179-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. 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This bulletin is also distributed on the amateur radio packet network. 180- 180-In This Issue 180--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 180-==Web page down 180-==Elections 180-==Conference 2009 180--Election Results 2009 180--Kiwi Digital Modes Group ZL/VK RTTY Sprint Contest 180--Wellington Radio EXPO '09 180--David Rankin VK3QV/9V1RH SK 180--The NZART OB For MAY Is A Week Earlier This Year - 24-MAY- 2009 180--Contest News 180-==VHF/UHF/SHF CONTEST NOTES 180-==HF Contests 180--Upcoming Events 180--Break-In and Infoline Information 180-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 180-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 180-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 180--Attachment for Branches: 180-==2009-expo-info.pdf 180-==2009-kdmg-rtty-contest-rules.pdf 180-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 180.doc 180- 180-Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 29-MARCH-2009 180-Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 05-APRIL-2009 180-******* 180-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 180-Debby says 180- 180-Web page down...sorry folks a small oversight saw our web page being down. For some years now, a member generously donated the annual hosting fee, however like everyone else these days, this was no longer possible. 180- 180-Although we have renewed the hosting fee for this year, Council together with the Business Management Sub Committee will be reviewing this and many other costs incurred by the Association over the next few months. 180-Now more than ever it is extremely important that all areas of the Association where expenditure is required, are carefully analysed so we get the best value for money. 180- 180-Elections...The Returning Officer will advise the election results later in this issue, however I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those members who took the time to place their vote. It has been an excellent response especially given the shaky beginning. Postal returns have exceeded any other election year that I have been involved with. 180- 180-Conference 2009...Details of the 2009 Conference in Hastings can be found on our web page and in Break In. If you are considering going, make sure you get in early and book your accommodation, as I understand there are a number of other events in Hastings over Queens Birthday weekend. 180- 180-I will be sending out Branch Circulars within the next couple of weeks. Included in these will be your branch's membership statistics that you will need for voting. If you have something you wish to circulate to other branches, please send to me in electronic format preferably. 180- 180-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 180-******* 180-Election Results 2009 180-The result of the 2009 Election for Council is as follows: 180- 180-*President* 180-D Roy Symon ZL2KH 513 Votes 180-John Lochhead ZL4QS 458 votes 180-Roy Symon is therefore elected President 180- 180-*Northern Region Councillors (3 Required)* 180-Vaughan Henderson ZL1TGC 337 Votes 180-Phil King ZL1PK 272 Votes 180-Tony Case ZL1UD 258 Votes 180-Stephen Hayman ZL1TPH 159 Votes 180-Brian Farrell ZL1HN 149 Votes 180-Vaughan Henderson, Phil King & Tony Case are therefore elected 180- 180-*Central Region Councillors (3 Required)* 180-John Andrews ZL2HD 206 Votes 180-Fred Johnson ZL2AMJ 192 Votes 180-Leith Jennings ZL2AL 185 Votes 180-Roy Symon ZL2KH 147 Votes 180-Max Wheatley ZL2MAX 133 Votes 180-Mike Mather ZL2CC 98 Votes 180-John Andrews, Fred Johnson & Leith Jennings are therefore elected. 180- 180-*Midlands Region Councillors (2 Required)* 180-Ann Fraser ZL3TNT 180-John Hirtzel ZL3ADF 180-Ann Fraser & John Hirtzel duly elected as they were the only 2 Nominations to fill the available positions 180- 180-*Southern Region Councillor (1 Required)* 180-John Lochhead ZL4QS 38 Votes 180-Ken McVie ZL4NR 38 Votes 180-As the votes for these two candidates were tied, the election was decided by ballot in accordance with the Associations Constitution.John Lochhead was duly elected. 180- 180-Scrutineers for this election were former Association President, Peter Norden, ZL2SJ and former Councillor Bob Stewart, ZL2AMI Company Director and Software Engineer Loek Strik and Dr Anton Erasmusen Research Scientist. 180- 180-Evan T Sayer 180-Returning Officer 180-******* 180-Kiwi Digital Modes Group ZL/VK RTTY Sprint Contest 180-The first Kiwi Digital Modes Group contest will take place in April 2009. 180-See attached PDF file or 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ or 180-http://www.zl2ko.org.nz/?q=node/5 180-******* 180-Wellington Radio EXPO '09 180-The Combined Wellington Amateur Radio Expo 2009 committee advises that the annual Wellington Region EXPO '09 is on again - Saturday 28 March 2009. 180-See attached PDF file or 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/ 180-******* 180-David Rankin VK3QV/9V1RH SK 180-David Rankin VK3QV, 9V1RH passed away in Singapore on 19 March 2009. David was always the enthusiastic amateur, originally involved with Victorian Division, then the Federal Executive, and was Federal Vice President for a number of years. 180-https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2009/20090320- 2/index.php or 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-david-rankin.pdf 180-******* 180-******* 180-The NZART OB For MAY Is A Week Earlier This Year - 24-MAY-2009 180-[got it right this time Jim EDITOR] 180-******* 180-******* 180-Contest News 180- 180-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 180-THE NEXT CONTEST 180-The next contest is the Low Band Contest, 50 MHz to 440 MHz, on Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of April 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. This is the weekend BEFORE VHF Convention. 180- 180-The following contest is the Hibernation Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of June 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. This is the weekend AFTER NZART Conference. 180- 180-The rules are available at: 180- 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 180- 180-All contest logs should be sent, to arrive within two weeks, to: 180- 180-zl2wa@clear.net.nz 180-with Contest Log in the subject line, or by post to: 180- 180-Contest Manager 180-Wellington VHF Group 180-P.O. Box 12-259 180-Thorndon 180-Wellington 180- 180-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz 180- 180-Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 180-==== 180-HF Contests 180-Last weekend's RSGB Commonwealth Contest attracted a fair number of ZL participants, although one, or two more would have been welcome to bolster up the NZ Team Scores. Band conditions were much like the predictions forecast, although on the Sunday North Pole Auroral activity played it's part in the deterioration of 20m and 80m band conditions. Hopefully there may be an improvement this weekend for the advertised activities. 180- 180-2009 WARO Thelma Souper Memorial Contest 180-When: 4 & 5 April 2009 180-Times: 0800 UTC - 1000 UTC (2100 NZST - 2300 NZST Saturday) 180- 0800 UTC - 1000 UTC (2000 NZDT - 2200 NZDT Sunday) 180-Band: 80m Phone and CW 180-Please refer to the WARO Website- http://www.qsl.net/zl6yl/awards.html for full details of this activity. 180- 180-Please note the change of dates from those previously advised and also the local times for both the Saturday and Sunday - these time changes have been brought about because of the end of Daylight Saving in the early hours of Sunday morning. 180- 180-Kiwi Digital Modes Group ZL/VK RTTY Sprints Contest 180-When: 18 April 2009 - 80M Section 180- 25 April 2009 - 40M Section 180-Times: 1000 UTC to 1100 UTC each evening 180-Bands: 80M - as above 180- 40M - as above 180-Full contest information, including Rules and other operating information is available from the Group's website: 180-http://www.zl2ko.org.nz 180- 180-Enquiries regarding matters not already covered by the above website can be directed to: 180-Allan, ZL2SKY - zl2sky@zl2ko.org.nz 180- 180-2009 Sangster Shield QRP CW Contest 180-When : 9 and 10 May 2009 180-Times: 2000 NZST until 2300 NZST 180-Band: 80m 180-Mode: CW Only 180-Please refer to the Contest Section of the NZART Callbook, or the NZART Website: 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 180- 180-2009 NZART Memorial Contest 180-When : 4 July 2009 180-Times: 2000 NZST until 2300 NZST 180-Band: 80m 180-Modes: Phone, and CW 180-Please refer to the 2007/8 NZART Callbook, Contest Section for full details of the Contest Rules and other operating Information., or the NZART Website: 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ for this information. 180- 180-2009 CQWW WPX SSB Contest 180-When: Saturday, 28 March 2009 until Sunday 29 March 2009 180-Times: 0000 UTC (Sat.) until 2359 (Sun) 180-Bands: All Bands 180- 180-2009 Waitakere Sprints 180-When:-Phone- 25 July2009 180-When:-CW- 1 August 2009 180-Time:- 1000 UTC (2200 NZST)until 1100 UTC (2300 NZST) 180-Band :- 80m 180-Contest Rules and other operating information -please refer to the Contest website :- 180-http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ 180- 180-That is this week's news and contesting information. Good luck with favourable band conditions and contesting activity those taking part in the contests above. 180- 180-73, John Powell ZL1BHQ, NZART Contest Manager 180-******* 180-Upcoming Events 180-Wellington Region Expo Saturday 28-March-2009. PEASE SEE: 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/ 180-Technology Convention Hamilton 12/14-April-2009. PEASE SEE: 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/ 180-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009. PEASE SEE: 180-NZART Annual Conference at Napier. PEASE SEE: 180-http://www.hbarc.org.nz/ 180-******* 180-Break-In and Infoline Information 180-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 180-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 180-"Copy for the MAY/JUNE issue of Break-In closes on 10-MAY- 2009. 180-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 180- 180-Break-In Contents can be found at: 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 180- 180-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 180-The close-of-copy date is the 03-MAY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 180-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 180-==== 180-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 180-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 180-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/index.html of the NZART Web. 180-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. 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Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 180-==== 180-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 180-OBs FOR 2009=MAR-29 APR-26 MAY-24 CONF-MAY-31 JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 180- 180-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 29-MARCH-2009, * and 180-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 05-APRIL-2009 * 180- 180-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY: MAR-22 APR-05-19 MAY-03-17 JUN-07-21 JUL- 05-19 AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 180- 180-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 180- 180-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 180-181- 181-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 181 181-05-April-2009 181-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 181- 181-Greetings 181-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 181-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 181- 181-In This Issue 181--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 181-==Gerry Kilpatrick ZL1BBS 181-==Branch Circular 181-==SPAM and E-mail Aliases 181--Remit from North Canterbury Amateur Radio Club Inc 181--Remit from Christchurch ARC Branch 05 NZART 1 181--Remit from Christchurch ARC Branch 05 NZART 2 181--World Amateur Radio Day - 18 April 181--ZL3 Buildathon Christchurch 181--New Zealand ISP's Block NZART E-mails 181--Cotswold Primary School ARISS Contact 181--Deep Solar Minimum on 01-April-2009 181--The NZART OB For MAY Is A Week Earlier This Year - 24-MAY- 2009 181--Contest News 181-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 181-==HF Contests 181--Upcoming Events 181--Break-In and Infoline Information 181-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 181-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 181-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 181--Attachment for Branches: 181-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 181.doc 181- 181-Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 26-APRIL-2009 181-Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 19-APRIL-2009 181-******* 181-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 181-Debby says 181- 181-Gerry Kilpatrick ZL1BBS 181-Apologies to all those branches who have submitted amendments to their branch constitution and are awaiting a response. Some of you may know that Gerry Kilpatrick ZL1BBS the Association Solicitor has been in poor health for some time and has been unable to review them and respond accordingly. 181- 181-I received a phone call from him today and while he is in good spirits it will be quite some time yet before he is back on deck. 181- 181-Gerry has had his leg amputated below the knee and at present is in Ward 15 at Auckland Public Hospital. He is convalescing in the rehabilitation ward until surgeons decide what is the appropriate recovery treatment for him. 181- 181-I know your thoughts and prayers are with him at the moment, however you may wish to drop him a line as the days must seem long for him. 181- 181-Branch Circular 181-As I advised on the official broadcast, branch circulars were posted out on Friday. Included with them was a copy of the remits that you need to consider for the upcoming annual general meeting in Hastings. 181-As only one was published in Break In, I have attached ALL remits for your information and consideration. 181- 181-SPAM and E-mail Aliases 181-You may be aware of the problems the NZART web has been experiencing. If you have any suggestions or are can offer alternative host sites, can you please contact me at headquarters. Council would also like to thank you for your patience with the e- mail alias' and spam you are receiving at present. 181- 181-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 181-******* 181-Remit from North Canterbury Amateur Radio Club Inc 181-Remit - Transmitting 181-That in NZART Constitution, Clause 7.3c the words "but must not admit to membership any persons who hold a New Zealand Amateur Station License unless those persons are members of the Association", be removed. 181- 181-Explanation 181-At a time when NZART has concerns over dwindling membership, this ruling serves only to alienate potential membership. We need to first welcome membership at grass roots level, namely at Branch level, and then encourage members to further increase their involvement in the Association. 181-******* 181-Remit from Christchurch ARC Branch 05 NZART 1 181-1. That the National System ceases nightly forwarding of BBS data. 181- 181-Reasons: 181-The number of BBS users no longer justifies the use of the National System for the regular dissemination of data. With the wide use of the Internet giving speeds that packet radio can never reach, it does not make sense to tie up the national system at night when all of the data could be down loaded in minutes via the internet. 181- 181-The National Sys has a few solar powered sites and long transmissions of the BBS data during the night is a waste of battery life (more cycles shorter life). 181- 181-The adoption of this policy would not prevent the use of data on the National system for emergencies and special short term events 181- 181-2. That 144.65 be recognised as the national APRS and data frequency. 181- 181-Reasons: 181-With the reduction in the number of BBS systems and the charging for repeater licensing there needs to be some rationalisation nationally of the number of Digipeaters The co sharing of the existing Digipeaters with BBS and APRS data is possible The existing Digipeaters are licensed and only need the TNC's replacing or modifying depending on the type to allow them to carry BBS and APRS traffic 181- 181-Proposer: Gareth Bradshaw ZL3VP 181-Seconded: Robert Thirkettle ZL3RX 181- 181-These remits were put to the Christchurch Radio Club, branch 05 NZART at the AGM on Wednesday 3rd December 2008 and were passed unanimously. 181- 181-RH Deans 181-Secretary 181-******* 181-Remit from Christchurch ARC Branch 05 NZART 2 181-1. That the National System ceases nightly forwarding of BBS data. 181- 181-Reasons: 181-The number of BBS users no longer justifies the use of the National System for the regular dissemination of data. With the wide use of the Internet giving speeds that packet radio can never reach, it does not make sense to tie up the national system at night when all of the data could be down loaded in minutes via the internet. 181- 181-The National Sys has a few solar powered sites and long transmissions of the BBS data during the night is a waste of battery life (more cycles shorter life). 181- 181-The adoption of this policy would not prevent the use of data on the National system for emergencies and special short term events 181- 181-2. That 144.65 be recognised as the national APRS and data frequency. 181- 181-Reasons: 181-With the reduction in the number of BBS systems and the charging for repeater licensing there needs to be some rationalisation nationally of the number of Digipeaters The co sharing of the existing Digipeaters with BBS and APRS data is possible The existing Digipeaters are licensed and only need the TNC's replacing or modifying depending on the type to allow them to carry BBS and APRS traffic 181- 181-Proposer: Gareth Bradshaw ZL3VP 181-Seconded: Robert Thirkettle ZL3RX 181- 181-These remits were put to the Christchurch Radio Club, branch 05 NZART at the AGM on Wednesday 3rd December 2008 and were passed unanimously. 181- 181-RH Deans 181-Secretary 181-******* 181-World Amateur Radio Day - 18 April 181-This year the theme of World Amateur Radio Day is: 181- 181-"Amateur Radio: Your Resource in Disaster and Emergency Communication". 181- 181-The New Zealand National System is one of our Disaster and Emergency Communication resources. 181- 181-In recognition of World Amateur Radio Day, Branch 74, The Wellington VHF Group, has organised a special activity on the National System, between 00:00 and 24:00 NZT on the 18th of April. 181- 181-All stations working the special station, ZL74WARD, and submitting their log by email to: 181- 181-zl2wa@clear.net.nz 181- 181-will receive a commemorative QSL Card. 181-******* 181-ZL3 Buildathon Christchurch 181-The 2009 ZL3 Buildathon will be held on Saturday 18th April 2009 at Kendal School Hall, Burnside. 181- 181-Come and join in the fun. Register your interest today by emailing ZL3DWS@nzart.org.nz 181- 181-You will receive FREE a Dick Smith Electronics AM Radio kitset to build plus plenty of help on the day to ensure it works. You'll learn how to solder, identify electronic components and carry out tests. 181- 181-Everyone from 10 to 70 plus will be most welcome. Bring along a friend or two and introduce them to the fantastic hobby of Amateur Radio and electronic construction. 181- 181-A working Amateur Radio station and information on how to become a Licensed Radio Amateur will be on display. 181- 181-If you are connected with Boy Scout, Girl Guide, Boys Brigade, School or similar community groups who would like to join in, please email: 181-ZL3DWS@nzart.org.nz today. 181-******* 181-New Zealand ISP's Block NZART E-mails 181-NOTE: As Webmaster, my returned e-mail lists from the NZART mail server, have not reported a rejected clear or paradise e-mail since Monday, 30 March 2009 6:32 p.m. Checks before sending this Infoline reveal that all is back to normal and the block on NZART.ORG.NZ has been removed. ED 181- 181-ClearNet and Paradise users who have an alias e-mail address callsign@nzart.org.nz- will find it does not work and the e-mails returned to the sender. 181- 181-The block put on by ClearNet has been done because of the amount of Spam originating from the mail server used to host the - NZART.ORG.NZ- domain. 181- 181-Clear, Paradise and other TelstraClear e-mail clients will not receive mail from any NZART reflector. 181- 181-NZART Council with the assistance of the Webmaster is looking in to this matter with a view to resolve the matter as soon as possible with the Hosting Company that provides the mail server service. 181- 181-To ensure a continuation of HQ InfoLine, an alternative e-mail system will be used. 181- 181-A Fix Has Been Suggested 181- 181-To fix this send a mail from one's clear account to: 181-(Call@nzart.org.nz,notspam@clear.net.nz) 181- 181-This action unblocks a clear account. (I would try, replacing clear with paradise, for paradise e-mail accounts and see if that works. ED) 181-******* 181-Cotswold Primary School ARISS Contact 181-At 12:52pm Friday March 27th a group of 13 students ranging in ages from 5 to 11 asked questions of Astronaut Mike Fincke KE5AIT aboard the International Space Station. The contact was via Telebridge with Tony Hutchison VK5ZAI in Kingston, South Australia south east of Adelaide providing radio contact. The contact lasted 9 minutes. Unfortunately the telephone link went down while Mike was answering the last question but all children had had at least one question answered. The contact was relayed via IRLP and Echolink. ARISS report that 22 people in 8 countries listened in to the contact on IRLP and Echolink. 181- 181-Moderator Wayne Harasimovitch VE1WPH in Halifax, Nova Scotia introduced the school and VK5ZAI to the telebridge audience and had the children's teacher Anna Douglas say a few words about the school to the audience commencing 6 minutes before the contact. At the end of the contact after telephone connections had been restored VE1WPH formally closed the session but then handed over to Kenneth Grant at the Johnson Space Centre who answered the children's 14 remaining questions! The telephone connection was handled by Mary Bauer whose husband Frank KA3HDO was until recently the International Chairman of ARISS. 181- 181-The Christchurch Press and TV3 covered the event attended by 20 parents and 5 other staff and student teachers and Lorne Douglas ZL2AHB. The TV3 and Press articles are available at their respective websites. 181- 181-Lorne Douglas ZL2AHB 181-******* 181-Deep Solar Minimum on 01-April-2009 181-The sunspot cycle is behaving a little like the stock market. Just when you think it has hit bottom, it goes even lower. 181- 181-Full story can be found at: 181- http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/01apr_deepsolarminimum.htm ?friend 181-******* 181-******* 181-The NZART OB For MAY Is A Week Earlier This Year - 24-MAY-2009 181-******* 181-******* 181-Contest News 181- 181-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 181-The next contest is the Hibernation Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of June 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. This is the weekend AFTER NZART Conference. 181- 181-The rules are available at: 181- 181-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 181- 181-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz and Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 181-==== 181-HF Contests 181-Kiwi Digital Modes Group ZL/VK RTTY Sprints Contest 181-18 and 25-April-2009 181-http://www.zl2ko.org.nz/?q=node/5 181- 181-Sangster Shield QRP CW Contest 181-16/17-May-2009 181-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 181- 181-NZART Memorial Contest 181-04-July-2009 181-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 181- 181-Waitakere Sprints 181-25-July and 01-August-2009 181-http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ 181-******* 181-Upcoming Events 181-Technology Convention Hamilton 12/14-April-2009 181-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/ 181- 181-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009 181- 181-NZART Annual Conference at Napier 181-http://www.hbarc.org.nz/ 181-******* 181-Break-In and Infoline Information 181-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 181-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 181-"Copy for the MAY/JUNE issue of Break-In closes on 10-MAY- 2009. 181-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 181- 181-Break-In Contents can be found at: 181-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 181- 181-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 181-The close-of-copy date is the 03-MAY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 181-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 181-==== 181-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 181-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 181-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.htmll of the NZART Web. 181- 181-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your auto-subscription. 181- 181-To Un-subscribe: Send an e-mail message from the subscribed e- mail address to: 181-imailsrv@nzart.org.nz with the following words in the body of the message: unsubscribe infoline. 181- 181-Please note the above un-subscribe instructions will only work if you send the un-subscribe message from your original subscribing e-mail address. Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 181-==== 181-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 181-OBs FOR 2009=APR-26 MAY-24 CONF-MAY-31 JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 181- 181-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 26-APRIL-2009, * and 181-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 19-APRIL-2009 * 181- 181-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY: APR-05-19 MAY-03-17 JUN-07-21 JUL-05-19 AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 181- 181-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 181- 181-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 181-182- 182-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 182 182-19-April-2009 182-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 182- 182-Greetings 182-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 182-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 182- 182-In This Issue 182--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 182-==Elections 182-==Phone calls 182-==Remits, Awards and Apologies 182-==Annual Conference 182--Fibre to the Home (FttH) 182--Everything is Done Over The Internet 182--NZART Web and E-mail 182-==Down For About 24 Hours 182-==Review of E-mail Service 182--Contest News 182-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 182-==HF Contests 182--Upcoming Events 182--Break-In and Infoline Information 182-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 182-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 182-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 182--Attachment for Branches: 182-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 182.doc 182- 182-Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 26-APRIL-2009 182-Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 03-MAY-2009 182-******* 182-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 182-Debby says... 182-Elections... These are now closed - please do not send any further voting papers. Also DO NOT use the freepost5 envelope provided for the election to pay subscriptions as they are destroyed immediately without being opened. You may run the risk of your payment not being processed. 182- 182-Phone calls... I appreciate how frustrating it is to ring headquarters and receive an answer-phone message. However please take note of what it says. If you do not hear a ring tone before the message, this means that I am ON the phone. DO NOT ring my cell phone immediately as I then have to place the other call on hold, while I answer my cell phone. Regrettably I only have one pair of hands and while we women are capable of multi tasking, this is taking things to the extreme - also remember I am at that stage in life when my memory has the occasional lapse! 182- 182-I do like hearing from you, so leave a message and I will get back to you - I would hate to think that you have not been answered then try again outside of business hours and still receive the message. 182- 182-Remits, Awards and Apologies... As the AGM is getting closer it's time to remind you that there are a number of awards that may be presented. Recently I sent out a branch circular that had details of the awards that YOU or your Branch may nominate a member for. Please get your nominations to me as soon as possible in order for me to arrange the details of the award. 182- 182-Also if you are unable to attend Conference, but wish your apologies to be placed, please let me know and I will include you on my list. 182- 182-Annual Conference... Please take note of the amendments to the details for the Conference in Hastings: 182- 182-Registration forms and On Line registration are available now. Look for the link: NZART Conference May/June 2009 on the NZART Web page that's located at www.nzart.org.nz 182- 182-Now please note very carefully if you are Registering for Conference using the Registration form as published on page 27 of your March/April Break-In. There are two errors. 182- 182-Firstly, under the Registration category Saturday Only the Category C has been missed out. Category C is: Amateur Programme. Includes am & pm teas, lunch, No dinner - $50.00 182- 182-Secondly - If you are paying by Direct Credit or Internet Banking the Account number shown on the Break-In registration form is incorrect. It should read: 03 0658 0225038 00 182- 182-Lastly a reminder to Branch secretaries to please send your branch voting figures for remits to be presented at the AGM. 182- 182-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 182- 182-******* 182-Fibre to the Home (FttH) 182-Our NZ government made announcements in the media recently about connecting Fibre to the Home (FttH). Such a move will deflate major BPL/amateur radio interference possibilities - but it still leaves the in-house use of BPL (by neighbours!) as an interference threat to amateur radio activities. 182- 182-The Cabinet paper at: 182- 182-http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/63958/Final-broadband-initiative- consultation-document.pdf is recommended reading. It covers the latest intentions. Its Q&A section is worthy of your time to study it. 182- 182-The Australian government is similarly active. The WIA has recognised the importance of the move and has posted its view on its web site at: 182- 182-http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2009/20090407- 2/index.php 182- 182-Again, recommended reading - this subject deserves your time spent on it - we're going to hear a lot about FttH in time to come. 182-******* 182-Everything is Done Over The Internet 182-Sitting in the shack, winding the VFO looking through ALL the HF bands there's almost no DX on any band. With the sun spot activity at an all time low, imagine a virtual ionosphere that suffers none of the conventional difficulties that hams around the world face trying to work DX stations with no propagation! 182- 182-The solution to this age old problem has finally been found! And it's called cq100. 182- 182-Cq100 uses the internet to receive audio signals from a ham radio transmitting station, then instantly reflects the audio back to all stations listening on that frequency. There is no RF. 182- 182-Everything is done over the internet. 182- 182-The result is a virtual ionosphere for worldwide amateur radio communication. Stations can use voice, CW PSK and FSK modulation. 182- 182-How does all this work? 182- 182-Cq100 works with dialup, ADSL and cable internet connections. There is no need to configure router ports. The network consists of an array of internet servers which provide streaming VOIP audio between stations. After installing the transceiver software, cq100 stations are connected to a central server by a single, outbound TCP connection. 182- 182-Cq100 is excellent software, that gives you a control interface on your pc that looks and feels like a hf radio in a VOIP world, it even has a VFO to spin! 182- 182-Take the time to have a look at QSONET.com for information and download a free trial of the cq100 software. It is absolutely free to use for 90 days to see if you enjoy it. And you can download it at QSONET.com 182- 182-With Thanks; From [Vk1wia-news] WIANEWS for week commencing April-19 182-******* 182-NZART Web and E-mail 182-Down For About 24 Hours 182-There was no NZART Web and E-mail service on Friday morning 17- April-2009. Checking throughout the afternoon and evening revealed that there was still no service. However, a check on Saturday morning, 18-April-2009, found that the service had been restored. 182- 182-Enquiries to our ISP, Infovue.net in Medina, Ohio, USA, revealed that a backbone fibre cable had been cut by a digger between our ISP and a Network Operations Centre. This cut cable disconnected our ISP from the Internet and down went our Web and E- mail service. 182- 182-The president of our ISP is moving to a dedicated Network Operations Centre to avoid this type of problem. 182- 182-Review of E-mail Service 182-A small, but dedicate team of volunteers, has been assembled to review the spam problem on the NZART E-mail service and make recommendations to NZART Council. At present the team is looking at what can be done to the existing e-mail setup and what we could expect if the service was brought to New Zealand. 182- 182-The major offender in the spam problem is the mail forwarding facility NZART has offered for years. When the service was established spam was not a real problem. Spammers have found the service and use it to broadcast their spam messages. 182- 182-The easiest and simplest solution would be to discontinue the service, however, the team is looking at solutions that would avoid this, but a change to the service, in some way, is inevitable. 182- 182-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 182-******* 182-******* 182-The NZART OB For MAY Is A Week Earlier - 24-MAY-2009 182-******* 182-******* 182-Contest News 182- 182-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 182-The next contest is the Hibernation Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of June 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. This is the weekend AFTER NZART Conference. 182- 182-The rules are available at: 182- 182-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 182- 182-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz and Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 182-==== 182-HF Contests 182-Sangster Shield QRP CW Contest 182-16/17-May-2009 182-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 182- 182-NZART Memorial Contest 182-04-July-2009 182-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 182- 182-Waitakere Sprints 182-25-July and 01-August-2009 182-http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ 182-******* 182-Upcoming Events 182-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009 182- 182-NZART Annual Conference at Napier 182-http://www.hbarc.org.nz/ 182-******* 182-Break-In and Infoline Information 182-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 182-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 182-"Copy for the MAY/JUNE issue of Break-In closes on 10-MAY- 2009. 182-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 182- 182-Break-In Contents can be found at: 182-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 182- 182-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 182-The close-of-copy date is the 03-MAY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 182-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 182-==== 182-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 182-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 182-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.htmll of the NZART Web. 182- 182-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. 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Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 182-==== 182-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 182-OBs FOR 2009=APR-26 MAY-24 CONF-MAY-31 JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 182- 182-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 26-APRIL-2009, * and 182-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 03-MAY-2009 * 182- 182-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY: APR-19 MAY-03-17 JUN-07-21 JUL-05-19 AUG- 09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 182- 182-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 182- 182-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 182-183- 183-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 183 183-03-May-2009 183-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 183- 183-Greetings 183-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 183-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 183- 183-In This Issue 183--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 183--Contest News 183-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 183-==HF Contests 183--Upcoming Events 183--Break-In and Infoline Information 183-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 183-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 183-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 183--Attachment for Branches: 183-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 183.doc 183-==Jock White Feild Day Results.pdf 183-Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 24-MAY-2009 183-Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 17-MAY-2009 183-******* 183-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 183-Debby Says... 183-Last issue of Info-line I asked for branch voting figures - my apologies, I meant to say if your Branch does not have a representative attending the 2009 conference in Hastings and requires a proxy voter, to please contact me with.your vote count on remits. 183- 183-Just a reminder that a late payment fee of $10 will apply if you have not registered for conference before the 8th May - that's next Friday. So be in quick. 183- 183-Sometime in the coming week you will receive a wall planner which was to have been included in your Mar/April Break In. Regrettably our mailing contractors inadvertently forgot to include it. They have therefore offered to send them out free of charge to all our members as a sign of good faith. 183- 183-I hope you can utilize this calendar and take the opportunity to support some of the advertisers listed on it. 183- 183-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 183-******* 183-From The Editor of Break-In 183-Please would you add a small amendement to the Infoline BI "Deadline for copy" and also the NZART web page "Instructions to Authors". 183-------- 183-Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. 183- 183-Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 183-------- 183-******* 183-NZART Web and Mail Services Down 183-A message from NZART's Internet Service Provider (ISP) 183-"The problem was with me this time. My main internet router crashed over the (Sunday) night. I didn't realise the problem until the (Monday) morning." 183- 183-As the ISP is 16 hour behind NZST, Sunday night is Monday afternoon here while Monday Morning is 10 pm Monday night for us. 183- 183-Down time for the Website was from Monday afternoon until the early hours on Tuesday morning, however, the mail and file access took until 8.30 Wednesday morning to be fixed. This was after several e-mails were swapped, between the ISP and the Wemaster, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. 183-******* 183-NZART Stolen Equipment Register 183-Roy Symon, ZL2KH 183-25 Annandale St, New Plymouth 183-Phone: 06-758-2156 183-Email: stolen@nzart.org.nz 183-Update as at 25th April 2009: 183-Make: Yaesu 183-Model: FT-857D 183-Serial Number: 4H260044 183-Type: Transceiver 183-Stolen From: Whangarei - along with a Suzuki Escudo 4WD 183-Date Stolen: 0550 hrs on 11/3/09 183-Owner: Peter ZL1TX 183-******* 183-Jock White Field Day 2009 Report 183-(For Branches the results are attached to this bulletin, or see: 183-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html) 183-Thanks again to all of you who participated, especially those teams that had appalling weather. This is the second year running that we have had bad weather and has kept activity down on 2007, despite that there were 6 more field stations than last year. 183- 183-There were no reports of splatter this year, and positive comments in general about operating standards. 183- 183-Many entries included comments which are always nice to receive and pass on in this report. 183- 183-It was great to see an increase in the Midland region with two Field stations in Christchurch, there were none in Christchurch last year. It was good to see Southland active, I think this is the first time for them in a while. The Tauranga Emergency Communications Group, branch 88 fielded their first station, with a team of eleven. 183- 183-There were three VK entrants, the most Australian entries for a while including the stalwart, Chris VK2LCD. 183- 183-Eighty metre conditions seemed very good this year, in contrast we have had another pretty average year on forty. 183- 183-Whangarei have finally edged out Papakura and Auckland to win the Montgomery cup while Hastings Havelock North made over 700 contacts on 80 metre phone. 183- 183-Forty Metres and Branch Points 183-Many field stations did not reach the required 25 CW contacts or 50 phone contacts to meet the criteria for branch points. In the non qualifiers there were two clear groups: those with literally only one or two contacts and those that nearly made the grade. In view of the poor conditions and low number of stations due to the weather I relaxed the criteria a little. 183- 183-Forty Metre Activity 183-Weather and propagation aside, activity on forty has been falling over the last few years. Feedback on the following ideas would be appreciated: 183- 183-£ Relax the branch point contact number criteria for 40. 183-£ Increase the points for contacts on 40 e.g. 4 for phone, 6 for CW. 183-£ Introduce a forty metre only section (or do we have enough sections?) 183- 183-Junior Operators 183-There were at least four junior operators that I am aware of: 183- 183-Alison ZL2KID (Manawatu), Brendon ZL1CC (Raglan), Joshua ZL2JSW (Marlborough) and Kelan (Whangarei). 183- 183-Statistics 183-£ 190 operators at 34 field stations, up from 28 last year. (41 in 2007) 183-£ Manawatu had 14 operators. 183-£ Seven home stations 183-£ Three overseas entrants, up from usually one. 183-£ First log received: ZL2AUA 183- 183-Rule Issues 183-One important reason for following the rules is to make my job easier in processing the logs I receive. 183- 183-Please use correct sheets for scoring, especially the branch point check list. 183- 183-These can be downloaded from: 183-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/rules.html 183- 183-Look down the page under the Jock White section. 183- 183-Several stations just listed a series of branch numbers with no callsigns. One station did not submit any branch numbers. This is not acceptable and requires a lot of checking on my part, I may disqualify these sort of entries next year. 183- 183-There is no need for separate score sheets for each band, in fact I nearly released the results minus one band for one station because of this. You may only claim a branch point once for a particular band/mode, even if there are multiple field stations using that branch number. 183- 183-Please choose a section to enter: "eighty metres phone only" written in the section entered part of the summary sheet is a little ambiguous! 183- 183-Valid Branch Points (Multipliers) 183-There were a total of 76 available for field stations, 80 for home stations: 183-(four less for field stations, as they cannot claim their own branch number) 183- 183-80 Phone (32) 01 02 03 05 08 10 12 13 17 18 20 22 23 25 27 28 34 37 40 42 46 48 50 51 56 63 64 65 69 79 83 88 183- 183-80 CW (18) 01 03 05 12 17 20 22 25 27 28 40 42 50 51 65 69 79 88 183- 183-40 Phone (21) 01 02 03 05 10 12 13 18 20 22 25 27 28 34 37 40 51 56 64 65 83 183- 183-40 CW (10) 01 02 03 05 12 20 25 27 28 65 183- 183-Team Comments 183- 183 mm rain on Saturday (TEC) 183- Good activity for team building 183- Noisy two stroke generator: must do something about that next year 183- Set up camp in pouring rain 183- Erected tents and aerials in a gale 183- Good operating and signal standards. 183- Grateful for the patience and courtesy of many of our contacts in digging our QRP signals out of the murk 183- Mast blew down at 11pm in horizontal rain but it was 'fun' so they tell me. 183- Eighty metres was amazing, even in the usually quiet periods 183- Weather absolutely shocking here in the North: strong winds and incessant rain 183- Just about every member of the club turned out at some stage 183- Forty metre propagation was poor but eighty was excellent 183- Set up in heavy rain which carried on through the night. 183- Why were Hutt valley using different callsigns on 80 and 40? 183-Stuart Watchman ZL2TW 183-******* 183-INTERNATIONAL NEWS With thanks to RSGB, Southgate AR Club, the ARRL, Amateur Radio Newsline, NZART and the WW sources of the WIA 183- 183-Among the 25 items on the agenda of the next World Radiocommunication Conference in 2011 is consideration of possible allocations for oceanographic radar. 183- 183-Early indications are that a few of those proposing such allocations between 3MHz and 50MHz are mindful of the problems that could result, from sharing spectrum with the Amateur Service. 183- 183-Spectrum hungry oceanographic radar bounces HF radio signals of sea waves to map currents. 183- 183-Also on the agenda is the 600 metre band. A number of countries have already permitted their radio amateurs access to that part of the spectrum on a limited experimental basis for propagation studies. 183- 183-This spectrum at the bottom end of the AM broadcast band was traditionally for the Maritime Service. 183- 183-Since 1906 the frequency 500kHz has been designated as an international distress frequency and is as old as the distress signal S0S adopted in the same year. 183- 183-That frequency had been monitored every hour for distress signals is credited with saving 10,000 lives, including more than 700 from on the Titanic. 183- 183-It is considered by many to be a maritime heritage frequency of major significance, the Amateur Service is ideally placed to help keep it alive through the use of Morse code. 183- 183-Before the development of modern radar, other frequencies in that band were used for direction finding and it continues to have a navigation role. 183- 183-While 500 kHz may be considered to be a maritime heritage frequency of major significance, the Amateur Service is ideally placed to help keep its radiotelegraphy history alive. 183- 183-Among other items on the agenda are regulatory measures to enable software-defined and cognitive radio systems and examination of the effect of emissions from short-range devices also known as low interference potential devices. 183- 183-WRC-11 is expected to be held the 24th of October to 18th of November in Geneva. 183- 183-(vk3pc) 183-From WIA NEWS April 26 183-******* 183-Contest News 183- 183-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 183-The next contest is the Hibernation Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of June 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. This is the weekend AFTER NZART Conference. 183- 183-The rules are available at: 183- 183-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 183- 183-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz and Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 183-==== 183-HF Contests 183-Sangster Shield QRP CW Contest 183-16/17-May-2009 183-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 183- 183-NZART Memorial Contest 183-04-July-2009 183-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 183- 183-Waitakere Sprints 183-25-July and 01-August-2009 183-http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ 183-******* 183-Upcoming Events 183-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009 183- 183-NZART Annual Conference at Napier 183-http://www.hbarc.org.nz/ 183-******* 183-Break-In and Infoline Information 183-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 183-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 183-Copy for the MAY/JUNE issue of Break-In closes on 10-MAY-2009. 183-Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. 183-Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 183-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 183-Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 183- 183-Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 183-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 183- 183-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 183-The close-of-copy date is the 03-MAY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 183-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 183-==== 183-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 183-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 183-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.htmll of the NZART Web. 183- 183-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your auto-subscription. 183- 183-To Un-subscribe: Send an e-mail message from the subscribed e- mail address to: 183-imailsrv@nzart.org.nz with the following words in the body of the message: unsubscribe infoline. 183- 183-Please note the above un-subscribe instructions will only work if you send the un-subscribe message from your original subscribing e-mail address. Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 183-==== 183-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 183-OBs FOR 2009=MAY-24 CONF-MAY-31 JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 183- 183-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 24-MAY-2009, * and 183-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 17-MAY-2009 * 183- 183-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=MAY-17 JUN-07-21 JUL-05-19 AUG-09-23 SEP- 06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 183- 183-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 183- 183-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 183-184- 184-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 184 184-17-May-2009 184-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 184- 184-Greetings 184-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 184-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 184- 184-In This Issue 184--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 184-==President Bruce ZL2WP 184-==Annual Conference Hastings 184-==HQ Closed 28-May until 3-June-2009 inclusive 184--Change of Address For the ZL3-Prefix QSL Sub-Bureau 184--FMTAG Notes For May 2009 184--Conference Car Boot Sale 184-==Proposed Revision Of The 40-metre Band Plan 184-==APRS Frequency Change 184-==VHF-UHF-SHF Beacon Band Plan 184--Conference Car Boot Sale 184--Annual NZART Conference Weekend Programme 184--The Sun is Stirring 184--Interested in CW? 184--Contest News 184-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 184-==HF Contests 184--NZART Memorial Contest Correction to Rules 184--Upcoming Events 184--Break-In and Infoline Information 184-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 184-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 184-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 184--Attachment for Branches: 184-==NZART Headquarters Infoline 184.doc 184-----Next Official Broadcast is on SUNDAY 24-MAY-2009 184-----Next Infoline is to be e-mailed on SUNDAY 07-JUNE-2009 184-******* 184-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 184-Debby says... 184-What a terrible few weeks. First I had my daughter take a nasty fall dislocating her knee-cap in Dannevirke and had to rush to her aid. As if that wasn't enough she then came home for some TLC and nurturing! 184- 184-President Bruce ZL2WP 184-Just getting over this and Bruce ZL2WP suddenly became very ill and has been in the ICU ward at Wellington hospital in a critical condition for the past week. 184- 184-Bruce's wife Marilyn and children Andrew and Fiona and their spouses, would like to thank you all for your kind wishes and thoughts for Bruce's recovery. 184- 184-I am pleased to advise that although still in ICU he is recovering slowly. 184- 184-Stuart Watchman ZL2TW has stepped into the role of President and will be chairing the AGM, with Roy Symon as vice-president. 184- 184-Annual Conference Hastings 184-Conference 2009 is fast approaching - two weeks away now. I have only received a small number of Branches placing their apologies and requesting a proxy to present their votes on remits. 184- 184-Could all branch secretaries whose branches will not be represented at the AGM please send their voting figures to me as soon as possible to ensure your votes are included. 184- 184-Any individual members of NZART who wishes to place an apology - please also contact me either by phone or via e-mail. 184- 184-HQ Closed 184-The office will be closed from Thursday 28th May until Wednesday 3rd June, as I will be attending the AGM, so if you have any specific requests of me to be taken to Hastings, please let me know before this date. 184- 184-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 184-******* 184-Change of Address For the ZL3-Prefix QSL Sub-Bureau 184-Following the resignation of Mr Charlie Dawson ZL3CED from the above position, Mr Ken Holdom, ZL4HU has been appointed to fill this vacancy. 184- 184-Ken's address is as follows: 184- 184-Mr K. A. Holdom ZL4HU 184-P.O. Box 7 184-CLYDE 9341 184- 184-My thanks to Charlie for his past input into the NZART QSL Bureau system. 184- 184-73, Barry Stewart ZL2RR, Manager NZART QSL Bureau 184-******* 184-FMTAG Notes For May 2009 184-PROPOSED REVISION OF THE 40-METRE BAND PLAN 184-In March/April 2009 Break-In, members were invited to comment on a proposal, prepared by the NZART IARU Liaison Committee, for the revision of the 40 metre band plan. 184- 184-A large majority of the submissions pointed out the importance of aligning our band plan with the recently revised band plans of other countries, such as, for example, retaining Morse exclusivity at 7.000 to 7.030 MHz and digital modes at 7.030 to 7.040 MHz. 184- 184-Two, detailed, submissions argued, in part, that the existing band plan already made an excessive provision of exclusive spectrum for Morse, and that the proposed extension of this exclusivity was not justified. One of these submissions pointed out the monitoring of band usage, and QSL card statistics, that had been performed in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, Korea and Japan. 184- 184-The basis of these two submissions was as follows: the ITU-R considers that 25 wpm Morse has a necessary bandwidth of 100 Hz, and SSB telephony a necessary bandwidth of 2.8 kHz. In other words, 28 Morse transmissions can be fitted in the spectrum occupied by one SSB telephony transmission. 184- 184-On the basis of this ratio of the necessary bandwidths, and the observed Morse and SSB activity on the band, the two submitters opined that the existing band plan, which reserves 30 kHz (7.000 to 7.030 MHz) exclusively for Morse and 260 kHz (7.040 to 7.300 MHz) for all modes, already represents an overgenerous exclusive provision for Morse. 184- 184-Most of the submissions were in favour of retaining the status quo between 7.000 and 7.040 MHz, and that 7.040 to 7.300 MHz should continue to be designated for all modes. 184- 184-The band plan, on page 3-2 of Call Book, should be modified as follows: 184- 184-7.000 to 7.300 MHz - 40 metres 184-Amateur Satellite service permitted 7.0 - 7.1 MHz. 184-7.2 MHz to 7.3 MHz access is Secondary to other users. 184-Change the dividing line on the bar graph from 7.100 to 7.200. 184- 184-APRS FREQUENCY CHANGE 184-The current 2-metre band plan makes provision for APRS on 144.575 MHz. 184- 184-As at early May 2009, there were five APRS digipeaters licensed on 144.575 MHz. 184- 184-The November/December 2008 FMTAG column advised that one application had been received to convert one of these 144.575 MHz APRS digipeaters to 144.650 MHz, and one application had been received to modify an earlier application, which had already completed coordination on 144.575 MHz, to 144.650 MHz. 184- 184-In accordance with the flow chart on page 1-4 of Call Book: "Major problems with application", the applications were handed to NZART Council to sort out. The applications were re-published in the March/April 2009 FMTAG column, seeking further comments, at the request of NZART Council. 184- 184-Three additional applications, for new APRS digipeaters on 144.650 MHz, were also published in the March/April 2009 FMTAG column. 184- 184-The band plan for APRS was discussed during the VHF Forum at VHF Convention, in Hamilton, at Easter 2009. The Forum was moderated by Councillor ZL1TGC, and was attended by a total of 48 delegates, including four current NZART Councillors, one Councillor-elect, and 23 repeater trustees. 184- 184-The Forum report, written by Councillor ZL2HD, concludes with: "The meeting was asked if it supported 144.575 MHz as the National APRS frequency. All voices in favour, none against." 184- 184-Subsequently, as a result of the VHF Forum decision, four of the five applications for 144.650 MHz, mentioned above, have been withdrawn and replaced by three applications for 144.575 MHz, published below. The earlier application for 144.575 MHz, which had already completed coordination, has progressed to licensing. 184- 184-This leaves one unresolved application, for a change from 144.575 MHz to 144.650 MHz, which is contrary to the band plan. 184- 184-VHF-UHF-SHF BEACON BAND PLAN 184-In March/April 2009 Break-In, members were invited to comment on a proposal to revise the VHF-UHF-SHF Beacon Band Plan. 184- 184-Several conflicting submissions were received, the only consensus being that any new plan should make provision for a reduced number of beacons at a wider frequency spacing. 184- 184-A lively discussion resulted during the Forum at VHF Convention, held in Hamilton over Easter. 184- 184-Subsequently, FMTAG has analysed the engineering and licensing implications (compliance with MED Publication PIB38, Radio Licensing Certification Rules) of a plan which makes provision for up to 11 beacons, at 5 kHz spacing, within the existing narrow- band beacon segment of the lower frequency VHF and UHF bands. 184- 184-In order to minimise the disruption to existing beacons, a staged frequency change is recommended. To start the ball rolling, Branch 81 has been invited to submit Form 10 applications for a frequency change of their beacons, which will be published as Interim Recommendations in subsequent editions of these FMTAG Notes. 184- 184-INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 184-Published for the information of, and seeking comments from, NZART members. 184- 184-That the 40-metre band plan for 7.000 to 7.040 MHz remain as is, and that 7.040 to 7.300 MHz continue to be designated for all modes. 184- 184-Branch 20 Manawatu has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, in accordance with the band plan, to be located at Pahiatua Track, at map reference NZ260 T24 416857. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 184- 184-Branch 60 Taupo has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, in accordance with the band plan, to be located at Maroanui, at map reference NZ260 U17 735940. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 184- 184-ZL4SJ has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, in accordance with the band plan, to be located at Forest Lakes, at map reference NZ260 S25 947501. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 184- 184-FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 184-Published as Interim Recommendations in March/April 2009 Break- In. 184- 184-The Radio Electronics Group has applied for a 2 metre repeater, to be located at Ward Street, Hamilton, at map reference NZ260 S14 110771. The repeater transmit frequency will be 147.125 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 147.725 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 184- 184-The Radio Electronics Group has applied for a 70 cm repeater, to be located at Ward Street, Hamilton, at map reference NZ260 S14 110771. The repeater transmit frequency will be 438.875 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 433.875 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 184- 184-COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 184-Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters and recommendations, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 184- 184-Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to- point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site: 184- 184-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/fmtag.html 184- 184-Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to fmtag@nzart.org.nz 184-******* 184-Conference Car Boot Sale 184- 184-Hi All, From 0730 to 0930 on Saturday of the Conference, at the Hawkes Bay Racecourse, Prospect Rd, we will be hosting a carboot junk sale. All will be welcome (whether registered for conference or not). 184- 184-There is no charge for sellers or buyers. 184- 184-Contact the helpers at the conference on the day, or call in on 670 for further information. 184- 184-Please remember to enter conference you must be registered. Visit www.hbarc.org.nz to register online. Even if you are only attending the free AGM please. 184- 184-Regards, Warren Harris 184-******* 184-Annual NZART Conference Weekend Programme 184-Friday Evening 184-1800 Registrations and Check-Ins Angus Inn Entrance 184-1900 On Social buffet dinner and drinks (Your cost) Angus Inn 184- 184-Saturday Programme 184-0730 - 0930 Car Boot Junk Sale Buy & Sell Free) Racecourse Tote 184-0830 Registrations & Check-ins Saddles Entrance 184-0900 Conference Opening - Mayor Lawrence Yule Saddles 184-0915 Keynote Speaker - Dr Gary Bold ZL1AN Saddles 184-1000 NZART AGM Commences Saddles 184-1030 Morning Tea Saddles 184-1100 NZART AGM Continues Saddles 184-1230 Lunch Saddles 184-1330 NZART AGM Continues Saddles 184-1500 Afternoon Tea Saddles 184-1530 Foundation Licence Presentation Saddles 184-1530 Presentation by Sirtrack Animal Tracking Upstairs Room 2 184-1630 SMART Presentation by MED Saddles 184-1800 Drinks and Chat before Dinner Cheval Room 184-1900 Dinner and Presentations Cheval Room 184- 184-Sunday Programme 184-0830 0930 WARO Forum Upstairs Room 1 184-0900 1000 OTC Forum Saddles 184-0900 1000 ICOM D-Star Presentation Upstairs Room 2 184-1000 1030 Morning Tea Hobbles 184-1030 1130 DX Forum Saddles 184-1130 1230 CONTESTING Forum Saddles 184-1030 1130 AMSAT Forum Upstairs Room 1 184-1030 1230 AREC Forum Upstairs Room 2 184-1230 1330 Lunch Hobbles 184-1330 1430 SPAM Forum Saddles 184-1330 1430 VHF Forum Upstairs Room 2 184-1500 1530 Afternoon Tea Saddles 184-1530 1630 HF TV Presentation Upstairs Room 1 184-1530 1630 ANTENNAS Forum Saddles 184-1530 1630 APRS Forum Upstairs Room 2 184-1730 Social & drinks Angus Inn 184-1830 Seated for Quizmaster Jim ZL2BHF Angus Inn 184-1900 Dinner, Social and Branch Shenanigans Angus Inn 184- 184-Car Boot Junk Sale - Saturday morning 0730 - 0930 184-Location - The parking area outside the TAB Tote at the far end of the Stand. Park and display your high quality junk. Prepare to become instantly rich or instantly poor if you find what you desperately need! 184- 184-Branch or Group Presentations 184-Sunday evening after dinner is the traditional time for fun. Get a group together and put on an act that will wow the audience and win a prize! 184- 184-CW Challenge - 16.45 Sat &Sun Upstairs Room 1 184-Come along and join the fun! Two challenges daily 184-1) Accuracy and 2) Speed with a prize for each winner. 184-Open to all. Winners on the first day may not enter the second day. 184- 184-DXCC QSL Card Checking 184-Bring along your Cards and have them checked over the weekend. Contact Lee ZL2AL 184-******* 184-The Sun is Stirring 184- 184-Space Weather News for May 6, 2009 184-http://spaceweather.com 184- 184-NASA's STEREO-B spacecraft is monitoring an active region hidden behind the sun's eastern limb. On May 5th, it produced an impressive coronal mass ejection (CME) and a burst of radio emissions signalling the passage of a shock wave through the sun's outer atmosphere. Activity has continued apace today, May 6th, with at least two more eruptions. The blast site is not yet visible from Earth, but the sun is turning the region toward us for a better view. Is a new-cycle sunspot in the offing? Readers with solar telescopes could see it emerge as early as May 7th or 8th. Visit http://spaceweather.com for images, movies and updates. 184-******* 184-Interested in CW? 184-FISTS Club - UK & Europe www.fists.co.uk 184-FISTS Club - Americas www.fists.org 184-FISTS Club - East Asia www.feacw.net 184-FISTS Club - Australasia www.fistsdownunder.org 184-These may be useful 184-******* 184-Contest News 184- 184-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 184-The next contest is the Hibernation Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of June 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. This is the weekend AFTER NZART Conference. 184- 184-The rules are available at: 184- 184-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 184- 184-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz and Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 184-==== 184-HF Contests - NZART Memorial Contest Correction to Rules 184-04-July-2009 184-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/ 184- 184-The LOG Entry Was Not Completed 184-LOGS 184-Please note that all logs should be received by the Memorial Contest Manager by 4 August 2009, address details as follows :- 184- 184-Email :- zl1bhq@nzart.org.nz , or 184-Mail to 184- 184-Memorial Contest Manager, 184-J.F. Powell, ZL1BHQ 184-21 Lasiandra Place, 184-MOUNT MAUNGANUI. 3116. 184- 184- 184-Waitakere Sprints 184-25-July and 01-August-2009 184-http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ 184-******* 184-Upcoming Events 184-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009 184- 184-NZART Annual Conference at Hastings Queen's Birthday Weekend 184-May-29 - June-1st, 2009 184-http://www.hbarc.org.nz/ 184-******* 184-Break-In and Infoline Information 184-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 184-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 184-Copy for the JULY/AUGUST issue of Break-In closes on 10-JULY- 2009. 184-Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. 184-Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 184-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 184-Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 184- 184-Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 184-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 184- 184-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 184-The close-of-copy date is the 03-JULY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 184-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 184-==== 184-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 184-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 184-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html of the NZART Web. 184- 184-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. 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Like all offices there are items that need to be replaced, my special thanks to Jim ZL2BHF who dropped by the other day - he quietly went away, on his return he bought one of these such things - donating it to the Association. 185- 185-He will no doubt be upset that I have singled him out, but I wanted to thank him and you all publicly for keeping my life here more comfortable. 185- 185-I am still busy getting all the minutes typed up, so don't have that much to say, other than keep warm and smile, Spring will soon be upon us! 185- 185-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 185-******* 185-Web Notes 185- 185-1. Amateur and Young Amateur of The Year 185-After updating the Conference awards list for the NZART Web, I noticed that Amateur of The Year and Young Amateur of The Year, have not had entries in the last two years. 185- 185-There must have been eligible candidates for both awards during this time. 185- 185-Please Branch Presidents and Secretaries, look carefully at the activities of your branch members to pick out the exceptional ones, so nominations can be given to keep these two awards alive. 185- 185-2. NZART Web SMART Access Program 185-Progress has been made in the rewrite of the SMART access program and if all goes well this Web utility maybe available again. 185- 185-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 185-******* 185-Weird N Wonderful 185- 185-From the weird 'n wonderful file. 185- 185-In day's of old, when A1 mode was supreme, a CW signal with chirp meant it changed frequency on key down. 185- 185-But a chirpy radio station of a different kind has just gone off the air in Britain after 18 months of playing a 20-minute audio loop of twittering, not to be confused with the new internet text system, and chirps from birds. 185- 185-This 'birdsong' radio station transmitted from 6am to midnight and attracted tens of thousands of listeners. 185- 185-It was very popular with patients in doctor surgery waiting rooms, urban residents longing for the rural life and even had a calming effort among inmates in prisons. 185- 185-It has been replaced by a digital broadcast station playing music and unsigned bands. 185- 185-Some angry people are demanding that No. 10 Downing Street get the birdsong station back on the air immediately. 185- 185-With thanks to the WIA. From Vk1wia-news WIA News Text Edition 185-******* 185-Contest News 185- 185-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 185-The next contest is the Brass Monkey Contest 1/2-Aug-2009 185- 185-The rules are available at: 185-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 185- 185-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz and Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 185-==== 185-HF Contests 185- 185-NZART Memorial 185-4-JUL-2009 185-Rules 185-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/2008/2008-memorial-rules.pdf 185- 185-IARU HF World Championship 185-11/12-JUL-2009 185-Rules 185-http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/iaru.html 185- 185-Waitakere Sprints 185-25-July and 01-August-2009 185-Rules 185-http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ 185-==== 185-From The NZART Contest Manager 185-Next week*** I will cover the matters that evolved from the Conference Contesting Forum, including suggested rule changes to the Sangster Shield and Memorial Contests. Also a suggested change to the Jock White Memorial Contest that would encourage increased 40 m activity was put forward by Stuart, ZL2TW. 185-73 185-John Powell ZL1BHQ 185-***See it at the Web link below from Saturday 13-June-2009 185-Contest Manager's Reports For 2009 185-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html 185-******* 185-Upcoming Events 185-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009 185-******* 185-Break-In and Infoline Information 185-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 185-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 185-Copy for the JULY/AUGUST issue of Break-In closes on 10-JULY- 2009. 185- *************************************************************** 185-Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. 185-Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 185- *************************************************************** 185-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 185-Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 185- 185-Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 185-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 185- 185-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 185-The close-of-copy date is the 03-JULY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 185-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 185-==== 185-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 185-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 185-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html of the NZART Web. 185- 185-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your auto-subscription. 185- 185-To Un-subscribe: Send an e-mail message from the subscribed e- mail address to: 185-imailsrv@nzart.org.nz with the following words in the body of the message: unsubscribe infoline. 185- 185-Please note the above un-subscribe instructions will only work if you send the un-subscribe message from your original subscribing e-mail address. Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 185-==== 185-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 185-OBs FOR 2009=JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 185- 185-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 28-JUNE-2009, * and 185-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 21-JUNE-2009 * 185- 185-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=JUN-21 JUL-05-19 AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT- 04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 185- 185-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 185- 185-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 185-186- 186-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 186 186-21-June-2009 186-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 186- 186-Greetings 186-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 186- 186-In This Issue 186--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 186-==MED Updates 186-==6 m Band Usage 186-==A letter from an ex ham... 186--Web Notes 186-==NZART Web SMART Access Program 186-==Here is a Map of New NEW ZEALAND 186-==Mercury Bay Two Metre Repeater 186--Weird N Wonderful 186--Contest News 186-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 186-==HF Contests 186-==From The NZART Contest Manager: 2009 Conference Contest Forum 186-====Sangster Shield 186-====NZART Memorial Contest 186-====Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest 186-====Inter North Island Top Dog Field Day Station - Jock White Memorial Field Day 186-====Contest Manager 186--Upcoming Events 186--Break-In and Infoline Information 186-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 186-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 186-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 186--Attachment for Branches: NZART Headquarters Infoline 186.doc 186- 186- *************************************************************** 186-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 28-JUNE-2009, * and 186-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 05-JULY-2009 * 186- *************************************************************** 186- 186-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 186-Debby says... 186- 186-Hope you are warmer than I am these days. What a ripper of a frost we had in Upper Hutt on Friday - was the worst we have seen in quite a few years. 186- 186-MED Updates 186-Recently the MED introduced SMART 3, which looks quite different from the previous release. There are one or two changes that you will notice if you decide to search on a specific call sign. 186- 186-I am now able to include all relevant documentation as an attachment when people apply for new/secondary or special event call signs. This information will be stored online, so should there be a query, I can search relevant data to find out how/when and by whom, a call sign is issued. This may not seem relevant to you, but rest assured there will come a time when it is necessary, especially for special events and contesting. 186- 186-If you need to know more about this feature - please contact me and I will show you or explain how this works. 186- 186-6 m Band Usage 186-Don Wallace ZL2TLL has advised me that NZART is, and will continue to be represented on this topic with MED. If you have any queries please watch here or Break In for updates in this regard. 186- 186-A letter from an ex ham... 186-I received a letter from an ex-ham wanting information regarding the Apollo 11 flight and two hams that apparently built their own gear to listen to the mission. 186- 186-Apparently this caused quite a stir with NASA and Stan Hood, the enquirer has asked me to find out if anyone here in New Zealand can remember or has information this topic. Please direct any replies to stanhood@gmail.com. 186- 186-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 186-******* 186-Web Notes 186- 186-1. NZART Web SMART Access Program 186-The access programme is back and working again. A thank you to those involved. 186- 186-2. Here is a Map of New NEW ZEALAND 186-The heading puzzled me until I opened the e-mail and had a look at the message inside. 186-"I have added your ATV repeaters to my World ATV Google map. 186- 186-There is a Help page at the top of this link YOU'LL need it. If you see any corrections please let me know I'll be glade to update my data. 186- 186-The LINK 186- 186-http://home.roadrunner.com/~cbeener/GMapATVQ.html 186- 186-Charles Beener 186-WB8LGA" 186- 186-3. Mercury Bay Two Metre Repeater 186-Just to pass on some recent information for your Two Metre Repeater Map in the Call Book, The Mercury Bay two metre repeater 147 075 MHz has been upgraded and relicensed. 186- 186-The trustee's are ZL1AAF AND ZL1TCJ. it is linked to a Tairua 146.975 by a 70 cm link. This info can be checked on the RSM website. After recent testing coverage has proven to good from Tokaroa up to Tutukaka and on the East coast from just north of East Cape to Great Barrier Island. I hope you find the info useful. 186- 186-Murray McGehan ZL1DOM 186- 186-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 186-******* 186-Weird N Wonderful 186-Beer Wastewater Converted To Electricity 186-From the Newsline science page word than an innovative joint project between Australia's University of Queensland and Foster's Brewing to turn beer wastewater into electricity has won a $140,000 grant. This, from the Queensland Government's Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund. 186- 186-A research fellow explained that the new technology worked by creating a microbial fuel cell, which feeds continuously on the organic materials found in the brewery wastewater, turning it into electrical power. The process also produces clean water and renewable non-polluting carbon dioxide. 186- 186-The team from the University of Queensland Advanced Wastewater Management Centre was one of six presented with the funding by Lindy Nelson-Carr who is the Minister for Environment. The presentation took place at Foster's Yatala brewery. 186- 186-One last thought. If successful. this project may eventually bring new meaning to the words going out for an 807. 186- 186-With Thanks to ARnewsLine and WIA News 186-******* 186-Contest News 186- 186-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 186-The next contest is the Brass Monkey Contest 1/2-Aug-2009 186- 186-The rules are available at: 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 186- 186-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz and Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 186-==== 186-HF Contests 186- 186-NZART Memorial 186-4-JUL-2009 186-Rules 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/2008/2008-memorial-rules.pdf 186- 186-IARU HF World Championship 186-11/12-JUL-2009 186-Rules 186-http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/iaru.html 186- 186-Waitakere Sprints 186-25-July and 01-August-2009 186-Rules 186-http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ 186-==== 186-From The NZART Contest Manager: 2009 Conference Contest Forum 186-Around 30, or so attended the Sunday morning Forum. Originally, Stuart Watchman, ZL2TW, was scheduled to jointly conduct the Forum along with myself. However, Stuart was unavoidably detained at the AREC Annual General Meeting and as a consequence discussion of Jock White Field Day Contest matters was somewhat restricted. 186- 186-The following contests were reviewed and ideas were canvassed for comment and suggested revision, improvement, or otherwise of the respective rules governing their running. 186- 186-Sangster Shield 186-I put forward a proposal based on my discussions with Glenn Kingston, Sangster Shield Contest Manager in mid-2007:- 186- 186-"that the Sangster Shield Contest be conducted on one evening only, the Saturday, with extended operating hours until 2400 NZST, i.e. the hours of operation being 2000 NZST until 2400 NZST" 186- 186-The general consensus was acceptance of the proposal, with implementation becoming effective in the 2010 event. 186- 186-NZART Memorial Contest 186-A proposal was put to me following the 2008 event suggesting a couple of changes to the Contest rules. At the time I advised the proposer that I would like to gauge other participants' views and to do this I would raise the matter at the 2009 Conference Contest Forum. The proposals were:- 186- 186-(1) Revise the present hourly operating periods to half-hourly operating periods making a total of 12 operating periods spread over both evenings. 186- 186-(2) Introduce a new operating section for Low Power (20 watt max, output) SSB operation to encourage VK Foundation License (and ZL Foundation Licensees, later if introduced into NZ). 186- 186-The first proposal was supported by the meeting, while the second matter failed to get any support. 186- 186-Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest 186-In the absence of Stuart, ZL2TW I raised the issue as outlined by him in the May/June 2009 Break-In Contests column (page34) regarding the fostering of increased 40 m operation by Field day stations. The proposal generally found support from those present, although there were diverse views on how any incentive scoring would be applied. I requested those present to take this topic back to their Branch(es) and advise Stuart Watchman, ZL2TW of their respective views. 186- 186-Inter North Island Top Dog Field Day Station - Jock White Memorial Field Day 186-Lee Jennings, ZL2AL commented on the lack of rivalry between the ZL1 and ZL2 (North Island) Field day Teams that previously existed prior to the re-structuring of the Contest awards to the present day format. He kindly offered to fund the provision of a trophy to the top-scoring Branch, in either a ZL1, or a North Island ZL2 in the Annual Field Day Contest. Lee has suggested that the trophy be named "The Ron Wills, ZL2TT Memorial Trophy" - honouring and remembering the late Ron Wills, ZL2TT a well- respected contester and dear friend of Lee and his family. 186- 186-PLEASE TAKE THESE MATTERS TO YOUR BRANCH FOR DISCUSSION AND THEN SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS, OR AN INDICATION OF APPROVAL TO STUART WATCHMAN, ZL2TW 186- 186-Email: zl2tw@nzart.org.nz or his Call Book address. 186- 186-Contest Manager 186-Towards the end of 2007 I indicated to Council that I would like to hand over the reins in mid 2010. This I confirmed to Council in late 2008. 186- 186-Council has appointed Edwin Musto, ZL1BBO as my successor and I envisage the changeover will occur in early/mid 2010. 186- 186-Mary, my XYL and I are keen to undertake some travel and as the years roll by, the concept of emulating "Old Mr Grace", of Are You being served fame is decidedly unattractive, hence my decision. 186- 186-73 186-John Powell ZL1BHQ 186-******* 186-Upcoming Events 186-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009 186-******* 186-Break-In and Infoline Information 186-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 186-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 186-Copy for the JULY/AUGUST issue of Break-In closes on 10-JULY- 2009. 186- *************************************************************** 186-Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. 186-Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 186- *************************************************************** 186-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 186-Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 186- 186-Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 186- 186-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 186-The close-of-copy date is the 03-JULY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 186-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 186-==== 186-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 186-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html of the NZART Web. 186- 186-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your auto-subscription. 186- 186-To Un-subscribe: Send an e-mail message from the subscribed e- mail address to: 186-imailsrv@nzart.org.nz with the following words in the body of the message: unsubscribe infoline. 186- 186-Please note the above un-subscribe instructions will only work if you send the un-subscribe message from your original subscribing e-mail address. Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 186-==== 186-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 186-OBs FOR 2009=JUN-28 JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 186- 186-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 28-JUNE-2009, * and 186-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 05-JULY-2009 * 186- 186-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=JUL-05-19 AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 186- 186-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 186- 186-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 186-187- 187-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 187 187-05-Juiy-2009 187-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 187- 187-Greetings 187-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 187-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 187- 187-In This Issue 187--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 187-==Call Sign Allocation 187--Rutherford Trophy awarded to Fred Johnson ZL2AMJ 187--New Zealand VHF/UHF/SHF Records 187--Web Notes 187--Weird N Wonderful: The Saga Of The Fishy Cellphone 187--Contest News 187-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 187-==HF Contests 187--Upcoming Events 187--Break-In and Infoline Information 187-==Break-In Closing Date Reminders 187-==Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 187-==Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Headquarters' Infoline 187--Attachment for Branches: NZART Headquarters Infoline 187.doc 187- 187- *************************************************************** 187-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 26-JULY-2009, * and 187-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 19-JULY-2009 * 187- *************************************************************** 187- 187-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 187-Debby says...Another week over and getting closer to spring! Can't wait, hope you are all keeping warm and dry, almost impossible given the amount of rain the Wellington region has had over the past few weeks! 187- 187-Call Sign Allocation 187-At the Monday meeting of Council in Hastings, each Councillor was tasked with portfolios they were responsible for as liaisons between an Officer and Council. 187- 187-I for one am pleased, as one of the hats I wear is that of the NZART ARX, and am responsible for allocation of call signs. Over the last couple of years since taking on this role, there have been several special event call signs that have been requested and allocated but which, for one reason or another should not have, as they didn't quite fit the criteria for allocating. 187- 187-Lee Jennings ZL2AL a very keen contester has taken on the position of Special Event Call Sign liaison. Lee knows much more than I do in this area, so when a request is now made I will seek his guidance that the call can be allocated and for what purpose. 187- 187-Lee has also undertaken to prepare some guidelines that I, and you, can follow to determine what qualifies a special event and the period that it can be allocated for. Lee will be monitoring this so that we can ensure the call sign pool that special event call signs come from will be kept up to date and accurate. 187- 187-Fred Johnson is now my deputy ARX and is responsible for determining the allocation of old or lapsed call sign applications. He will confirm from old records and MED data the grade of license that the applicant first held before it lapsed. He will also assist me with the allocation of a call sign for overseas amateurs who have moved here and whether their country's qualifications makes them eligible for a ZL call sign. 187- 187-Fred will also be available to process call sign applications should I not be available to do so. 187- 187-A full list of all Officer liaisons can be requested from me if you are unsure to whom you need to direct your enquiries. 187- 187-That's all for this week...stay warm Debby ZL2TDM 187-******* 187-Rutherford Trophy awarded to Fred Johnson ZL2AMJ 187-Fred Johnson, ZL2AMJ, has won The New Zealand Institute of Physics Rutherford Trophy for 2008 for his work in developing the radio wave demonstration kits for schools. Fred's kits and documentation are shown on http://www.nzart.org.nz/waves/radiowaves.html 187- 187-The Rutherford Trophy was established in 1973 by the Mathematics and Physics section of the RSNZ Christchurch Branch to "stimulate the development and improvement of simple lecture and laboratory demonstrations". The keynotes are simplicity and "the string and tape approach". The trophy is so named because of Rutherford's emphasis on simple and clear demonstrations. 187-A cheque of $200 is presented to the winner of this award, which is presented in alternate years. 187- 187-Development of the kit was supported by The NZART Radioscience Education Trust (http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/trustweb.html). 187-******* 187-New Zealand VHF/UHF/SHF Records 187-New Zealand VHF/UHF/SHF records 2008 and back as far as 1979 have been updated on the NZART web site. 187- 187-The 1979 file is also a historic record of all VHF/UHF/SHF records NZART had on file. A new web page layout now brings more files together. 187- 187-http://www.nzart.org.nz/vhf/index.html 187- 187-EME and World DX records have also been updated. 187- 187-World DX records are the only known web listing that combines both Region 1, Region 2 and Region 3 World records all in one download. 187- 187-The method of listing year by year is also unique making the listing very easy to read compared with other region listings. 187- 187-Readers will be interested in the historical records now online. 187- 187-73 John ZL2TWS 187-******* 187-Web Notes 187- 187-Preparations are now underway for the change to the NZART Web and e-mail services to come back on-shore after spending 13 years in the USA. 187- 187-The change is being planned to have minimum affect on users. 187- 187-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 187-******* 187-Weird N Wonderful: The Saga Of The Fishy Cellphone 187- 187-In our Weird n Wonderful it's to ARNewsLine and a story penned by their Editor bill Pasternack, a story of Andrew Cheatle and his mobilephone which the June issue of Popular Communications says may be the most reliable in the world. 187- 187-In a recent interview with a United Kingdom newspaper, Cheatle explained that he was messing playing with his dog near the seashore when his cellphone phone must have fallen and got swept away. Cheatle said that he kept calling it in hope someone may have found it. Nobody answered so he gave up after a couple of days. 187- 187-Fast forward a week. Cheatle is out with his girlfriend shopping for a newcellphone when her phone rang. She told him that his mobile number was calling hers. The person on the other end identified himself as Glen Kerley. Kerley, a fisherman by trade told Cheatle that he was gutting a large codfish that morning and found Cheatle' s Nokia 1600 phone inside. 187- 187-Kerley tried using the phone, but it didn't work. So he removed its SIM card, put it in his own handset, and started calling numbers from the SIM' s phonebook to find the owner. 187- 187-At first Cheatle didn't believe the story but went to meet him. What he found was his phone that was a bit smelly and battered. Now Here's the best part. By the time he got to Kerley's place the phone had dried out and incredibly it came back to life. 187- 187-Kerley says that Cod are greedy fish-they'll eat anything. He's found plastic cups, stones, teaspoons, batteries, and everything else under the sun in them. He says that he's even heard of someone finding false teeth in one. 187- 187-You can read more fun communications stories like this one on page 6 of the June issue of Popular Communications magazine. 187- 187-And one last word on this story: Its rumoured that Cheatle, who runs an online retail company, apparently still uses the fishy phone. Word is that there's a long line of hungry looking cats following him wherever he goes. 187- 187-Well not really, but it's sure a fun sentence with which to end this weeks newscast. 187- 187-With thanks to the WIA and [Vk1wia-news] WIA News, Text Edition 187-******* 187-Contest News 187- 187-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 187-The next contest is the Brass Monkey Contest 1/2-Aug-2009 187- 187-The rules are available at: 187-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 187- 187-Email: zl2wa@clear.net.nz and Website: http://www.vhf.org.nz 187-==== 187-HF Contests 187- 187-IARU HF World Championship 187-11/12-JUL-2009 187-Rules 187-http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/iaru.html 187- 187-Waitakere Sprints 187-25-July and 01-August-2009 187-Rules 187-http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/ 187-******* 187-Upcoming Events 187-Whangarei Amateur Radio Club Junk Sale 187-Date: 25 July 2009 @ 10:30 187-http://www.nzart.org.nz/warc-28/junksale.html 187- 187-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009 187-******* 187-Break-In and Infoline Information 187-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 187-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 187-Copy for the SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER issue of Break-In closes on 10- SEPTEMBER-2009. 187- *************************************************************** 187-Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. 187-Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 187- *************************************************************** 187-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 187-Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 187- 187-Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 187-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 187- 187-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 187-The close-of-copy date is the 03-SEPTEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 187-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 187-==== 187-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 187-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 187-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html of the NZART Web. 187- 187-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your auto-subscription. 187- 187-To Un-subscribe: Send an e-mail message from the subscribed e- mail address to: 187-imailsrv@nzart.org.nz with the following words in the body of the message: unsubscribe infoline. 187- 187-Please note the above un-subscribe instructions will only work if you send the un-subscribe message from your original subscribing e-mail address. Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 187-==== 187-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 187-OBs FOR 2009=JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 187- 187-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 28-JULY-2009, * and 187-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 19-JULY-2009 * 187- 187-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=JUL-19 AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV- 08-22 DEC-06-20 187- 187-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 187- 187-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 187- 187-186- 186-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 188 186-19-Juiy-2009 186-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 186- 186-Greetings 186-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 186- 186-In This Issue 186--From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 186--FMTAG Notes For July/August 2009 BREAK-IN 186--Forthieth Anniversary Of The First Human Landing On The Moon 186--Web Notes 186--Contest News 186-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 186-==HF Contests 186--Upcoming Events 186--Break-In and Infoline Information 186--Attachment for Branches: NZART Headquarters Infoline 188.doc 186-******* 186-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 186-Debby says...Be sure to open your next Break In with care as your 2010 membership subscription invoice will be enclosed with the front cover. Remember to pay before the 30 November 2009 to be eligible for the $10 rebate for all full-transmitting memberships. Break In will be out at the beginning of August. 186- 186-The Office will be closed from Monday 20th July to Monday 27th July, taking a much needed Winter break. Alas I am not going away just staying home and keeping warm, something I hope you are all doing too. 186- 186-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM. 186-******* 186-FMTAG NOTES FOR JULY/AUGUST 2009 BREAK-IN 186- 186-FMTAG EMAIL ADDRESS 186-FMTAG has only one email address: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 186- 186-Please send all emails to FMTAG at the above address, NOT to the personal email addresses of FMTAG members. The above address is a reflector to all FMTAG members; using the reflector will ensure a response no matter which individual members are away from home. Thank you. 186- 186-FIXED-LOCATION STATION-LICENCE APPLICATIONS FEES 186-At its July 2009 meeting, NZART Council introduced a $50 fee, with immediate effect, for processing, crafting and certifying every Repeater, Beacon and Link Licence Application, in recognition of the processing costs incurred. An additional fee of $50 will be charged for urgent applications. 186- 186-Currently, NZART makes no charge for processing, crafting and certifying Amateur Repeater, Beacon and Link Licence Applications. By comparison, the MED fee for the same service is $400; independent Certifying Engineers are free to set their fee at any level, but typically charge $400, or more. 186- 186-All of the above fees are non-refundable, since the processing costs start being incurred immediately the application is received. 186- 186-An additional fee of $50 will be charged whenever a change is made to any of the major engineering details of the application, such as: change of location, increase in effective transmitter power, increase in antenna system gain, since the MED Radio Licensing Certification Rules (MED publication PIB38) require the processing to be started again, from scratch. 186- 186-IT'S LICENCE RENEWAL TIME AGAIN 186-We are approaching that time of year when the MED issues Licence Renewal Notices for Amateur Repeater, Beacon and Link Licences. The majority of these Licences fall due for payment in November, but there is a significant number falling due between August and January. 186- 186-As in previous years, FMTAG will forward copies of the Renewal Notices to Branches, requesting that payment be made to NZART HQ. Please do not make payment before receiving the Renewal Notice. 186- 186-At the same time, FMTAG requests that, for their own protection, Branches should check and certify that their stations are operating in compliance with the corresponding MED licence. 186- 186-The MED issues a Warning, or Infringement Notice, with an attached Instant Fine, when it discovers: 186- 186-1. Unlicensed equipment, 186-2. Location error of 100 metres, or more, 186-3. Wrong frequency, 186-4. Excessive power, 186-5. Excessive bandwidth. 186- 186-The size of the instant fine is at the discretion of the Issuing Officer. Typical fines start at a minimum of $250 for individuals, and $1250 for corporate bodies, per infringement. 186- 186-INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 186-Published for the information of, and seeking comments from, NZART members. 186- 186-Branch 13 Hastings has applied for a 70 cm Voice-Over-Internet Simplex node, to be located at Mt. Threave, at map reference V22 341547. The transmit and receive frequency will be 432.700 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 26 Nelson has applied to relocate its 465 digipeater to Grampians, at map reference NZ260 O27 335900. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.650 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 26 Nelson has applied to relocate its 7025 repeater to Grampians, at map reference NZ260 O27 335900. The repeater transmit frequency will be 147.025 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 147.625 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 26 Nelson has applied to relocate its 9800 National System UHF Link Station (ULS) to Grampians, at map reference NZ260 O27 335900. The ULS transmit frequency will be 439.800 MHz and the ULS receive frequency will be 434.800 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 26 Nelson has applied to relocate its 9950 National System UHF Link Station (ULS) to Grampians, at map reference NZ260 O27 335900. The ULS transmit frequency will be 439.950 MHz and the ULS receive frequency will be 434.950 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 26 Nelson has applied to relocate its 9925 National System repeater to Grampians, at map reference NZ260 O27 335900. The repeater transmit frequency will be 439.925 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 434.925 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 46 Wairarapa has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, in accordance with the band plan, to be located at Pariwhariki, at map reference NZ260 T27 389077. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 186- 186-Branch 66 Auckland VHF has applied for a 70-centimetre DV-mode D-Star repeater at Klondyke, map reference NZ260 705258. The repeater transmit frequency will be 438.175 MHz and the receive frequency will be 433.175 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 66 Auckland VHF has applied for a 70-centimetre DV-mode D-Star repeater at Nihotupu, map reference NZ260 R11 506732. The repeater transmit frequency will be 438.275 MHz and the receive frequency will be 433.275 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied for a 2-metre beacon, in accordance with the revised beacon band plan, to be located in central Hamilton, at map reference NZ260 S14 111767. The transmit frequency will be 144.260 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied for a 70-centimetre beacon, in accordance with the revised beacon band plan, to be located in central Hamilton, at map reference NZ260 S14 111767. The transmit frequency will be 432.260 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied for a 23-centimetre beacon, in accordance with the revised beacon band plan, to be located in central Hamilton, at map reference NZ260 S14 111767. The transmit frequency will be 1296.260 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-Branch 81 Waikato VHF has applied for a 12-centimetre beacon, in accordance with the revised beacon band plan, to be located at Takaurunga, at map reference NZ260 T15 684649. The transmit frequency will be 2424.260 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 186- 186-ZL1KM has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, to be located at Pukemoremore, at map reference NZ260 T14 304744. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 186- 186-ZL3BCC has applied for a simplex Echolink node, to be located at Innes Road, Christchurch, at map reference NZ260 M35 810455. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.700 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to near-sited stations. 186- 186-FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 186-Published as Interim Recommendations in May/June 2009 Break- In. 186- 186-Branch 20 Manawatu has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, to be located at Pahiatua Track, at map reference NZ260 T24 416857. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 186- 186-Branch 60 Taupo has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, to be located at Maroanui, at map reference NZ260 U17 735940. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 186- 186-ZL4SJ has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, to be located at Forest Lakes, at map reference NZ260 S25 947501. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to co-located and near-sited stations. 186- 186-COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 186-Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters and recommendations, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 186- 186-Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to- point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site: 186- 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/fmtag.html 186- 186-Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to fmtag@nzart.org.nz 186-END 186-******* 186-Forthieth Anniversary Of The First Human Landing On The Moon 186-WIANews XTRA - July Eighteen 2009 186-NASA are providing a unique audio 'time capsule' in observance of the 40th anniversary of the first human landing on the moon. 186- 186-Audio from the entire Apollo 11 mission is being replayed and streamed on the Internet at exactly the same time and date it was broadcast in 1969. 186- 186- http://www.southgatearc.org/news/july2009/nasa_audio_time_capsule. htm 186- 186-This audio retrospective began at 6:32 a.m. CDT Thursday, July 16, two hours before the spacecraft launched. The audio is continuing through splashdown of the mission at 11:51 a.m. CDT Friday, July 24, and recovery of the crew shortly afterward. 186- 186-The Web stream features the communications between the astronauts and ground teams, and commentary from Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. 186- 186- http://www.southgatearc.org/news/july2009/nasa_audio_time_capsule. htm 186- 186-With thanks to VK4BB on behalf of the National WIA. 186- 186-Another Interesting Site 186-Follow the 40th anniversary of the moon landing with a reenactment from start to finish. 186- 186-http://www.wechoosethemoon.org/ 186- 186-AMSAT-NA 186-AMSAT to Mark First Lunar Landing: AMSAT-NA <http://www.amsat.org> will mark the 40th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing with a special event on AO-51 <http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/>. AO-51 will transmit a message commemorating the event Monday, July 20 during evening passes in the US and Europe. The message will be transmitted on the 435.300 MHz FM downlink and will contain a Robot 36 SSTV image as well as a voice message. A special AO-51 QSL will be available to those who copy the downlink. Send QSL requests marked "Apollo 11" with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to AMSAT, 850 Sligo Ave, Ste 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910. 186-******* 186-Web Notes 186-Change to NZART Web and e-mail 186- 186-We are waiting on two items being completed before further progress can be made. 186- 186-1) Gaining control and changing the DNS (Domain Name System) for the NZART Web and e-mail to NZ, and 186- 186-2) Waiting for our new VM (Virtual Machine) to be up and running. (our VM will be the first in a new group of VMs currently being installed at the ISP). The first date we got when it would be ready was Monday 13-July-2009! 186- 186-NZART hosts 925 individual e-mail subscribers in the callsign alias, group lists and Infoline services. 186- 186-As many subscribers have a callsign alias and an Infoline subscription, the total then becomes 1286. 186- 186-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 186-******* 186-Contest News 186- 186-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 186-RESULTS OF THE HIBERNATION CONTEST 6th and 7th June 2009 186-Band Frequency 186-Callsign Locator Points 186- 186-6 m (50 MHz) 186-ZL1SWW RF73kc 4 186- 186-23 cm (1296 MHz) 186-ZL1SWW RF73kc 26 186- 186-9 cm (3.3 GHz) 186-ZL1SWW RF73kc 101 186- 186-5 cm (5.7 GHz) 186-ZL1SWW RF73kc 149 186- 186-TOTAL SCORES 186-ZL1SWW RF73kc 280 186- 186-BEST DX 186-ZL1SWW-ZL1TPH 36 km 186- 186-5 STATIONS ACTIVE 186-ZL1AVZ, ZL1BK, ZL1QF, ZL1SWW, ZL1TPH 186- 186-EQUIPMENT USED (WHERE STATED) 186-6 m (50 MHz) 186-FT-817 + 5/8 2-metre magnetic mount 186- 186-23 cm (1296 MHz) 186-FT-817 + 4 W transverter VK5EME + 11-element 186- 186-9 cm (3.3 GHz) 186-FT-817 + 5 W transverter (modified DXR740) + 20-element flat panel antenna 186- 186-5 cm (5.7 GHz) 186-FT-817 + 5 W transverter (modified DXR768) + dish feed (no dish) 186- 186-THE NEXT CONTEST 186-The next contest is the Brass Monkey Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. 186- 186-The contest after that is the Microwave Contest, 614 MHz and up, on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of October 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. 186- 186-The contest after that is the Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of December 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. 186- 186-The rules are available at: 186- 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 186- 186-All contest logs should be sent, to arrive within two weeks, to: 186- 186-zl2wa@clear.net.nz 186-with Contest Log in the subject line, or by post to: 186- 186-Contest Manager 186-Wellington VHF Group 186-P.O. Box 12-259 186-Thorndon 186-Wellington 186-==== 186-HF Contests 186-Waitakere Sprints 186-25-July and 01-August-2009 186-Rules 186- http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk//PRCClubActivityPage/WaitakereSprintPage/w aitakeresprint.html 186- 186-Just a quick note to advise that the rules for the 2009 Waitakete Sprints are now available at: 186- 186- http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk//PRCClubActivityPage/WaitakereSprintPage/w aitakeresprint.html 186- 186-There are some small changes but the intent is still the same for participants... enjoy the 1 hour sprints. 186- 186-Phone Sprint is on 80m Saturday 25th July from 10.00 - 11.00 UTC ... (Saturday nite) 186- 186-CW Sprint is on 80m Saturday 1st August again from 10.00 - 11.00 UTC ... (Saturday nite) 186- 186-If anyone would like the rules emailed direct they can send an email to zl1dk@nzart.org.nz with 'Sprint Rules' in the subject line. 186- 186-Lets hope we see another good gain in activity as the more operators for these one hour contests...... the more fun for us all. 186- 186-David ZL1DK 186-==== 186-International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend 186-THIS YEAR'S EVENT - 15-16 AUGUST 2009 186-NEXT YEAR'S EVENT - 21-22 AUGUST 2010 186- 186-Information for all operating in this fun activity. 186- 186-If you intend to operate close to an active lighthouse, would you please request prior approval from Maritime NZ (MNZ). 186- 186-The person to contact is Jim Foye at JimDOTFoyeATmaritimenzDOTgovtDOTnz. 186- 186-Cheers 186-John ZL1ALZ (ZL6LH member) 186-Further activity information can be found at: http://illw.net/ 186-==== 186-From The NZART Contest Manager 186-Last weekend's IARU HF World Championship contest experienced somewhat reasonable band conditions when compared to recent experiences. A pleasing feature at ZM1A was a 10m QSO with a W5 station, somewhat unexpected and may well be the sign of things to come!!. 186- 186-2009 DOUG GORMAN MEMORIAL FREQUENCY MEASURING CONTEST 186-7 September 2009 and at 2115 NZST (0915 UTC) 186-For rules please see: http//www.nzart.org.nz/contests. 186- 186-A great Branch activity that could be used as a Team Building occasion, or even a fun event. 186- 186-2009 OCEANIA CONTESTS - ALL BAND SSB AND CW 186-SSB Contest - 3 October 2009 and 4 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 186-CW Contest - 10 October 2009 and 11 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 186-For details please see: http://www.oceaniadxcontest.com 186- 186-Please give your support to these contests which is a jointly organized event for NZART and our Trans Tasman colleagues, the WIA. Your participation will be appreciated by the Oceania DX Contest Committee and by those international contesters who are appreciative of the Trans Tasman support afforded to their own contests. 186- 186-OTHER UPCOMING CONTESTS 186-RSGB IOTA Contest 1200Z, Jul 25 to 1200Z, Jul 26 186- 186-That is about it for this week and next week's edition will include the results of the 2009 ARRL CW Contest, which have just come to hand and hopefully the 2009 ARRL Phone Contest results. 186-Meantime keep warm - if the current weather forecast is to believed. 186- 186-73 186-John Powel. ZL1BHQ 186-NZART Contest Manager. 186-******* 186-Upcoming Events 186-Whangarei Amateur Radio Club Junk Sale 186-Date: 25 July 2009 @ 10:30 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/warc-28/junksale.html 186- 186-IARU R3 Conference 12-16 October 2009 186- 186-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 186-http://nzartconference.cjb.net/nzartconference/index.html 186-There is a link on the HOME page of the NZART Web under CONFERENCES 186- 186-For further information see EVENTS on the NZART Web HOME page or use 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/events/index.html and click on SALES 186-******* 186-Break-In and Infoline Information 186-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 186-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 186-Copy for the SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER issue of Break-In closes on 10- SEPTEMBER-2009. 186-Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. 186-Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 186-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 186-Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 186- 186-Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 186- 186-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 186-The close-of-copy date is the 03-SEPTEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 186-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 186-==== 186-Auto-Subscription and Un-Subscribe 186-To Subscribe: It has never been easier to subscribe to the Infoline distribution list and have Infoline sent to you direct by e-mail. Just check into the NZART web page: 186-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html of the NZART Web. 186- 186-Supply your name, call sign and e-mail address and that's all you need to do. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your auto-subscription. 186- 186-To Un-subscribe: Send an e-mail message from the subscribed e- mail address to: 186-imailsrv@nzart.org.nz with the following words in the body of the message: unsubscribe infoline. 186- 186-Please note the above un-subscribe instructions will only work if you send the un-subscribe message from your original subscribing e-mail address. Send an e-mail to the address shown at the end of this newsletter if you are having difficulties. 186-==== 186-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 186-OBs FOR 2009=JUL-26 AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 186- 186-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 26-JULY-2009, * and 186-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 09-AUGUST-2009 * 186- 186-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=AUG-09-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 186- 186-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 186- 186-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 186-189- 189-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 189 189-09-August-2009 189-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 189- 189-Greetings 189-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 189- 189-In This Issue 189-*From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 189-*Invitation to Take Part in ILLW 189-*FMTAG Notes For August 2009 189-*Japanese Announcement of Clique 189-*Web Notes 189-*Contest News 189-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 189-==HF Contests 189-==Sangster Shield 2009 Report 189-*Upcoming Events 189-*Break-In and Infoline Information 189-*Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 189-*Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 189-*Attachment for Branches: NZART Headquarters Infoline 189.doc 189-******* 189-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 189-Debby says... Included with your Break-In will be a yellow invoice for your 2010 subscription. Please make sure you remove this before you throw your wrapper away. 189-If you wish to contact me to set up a regular payment plan, please in the first instance contact me via e-mail as I will be able to send you all the details your require, promptly. 189- 189-I have also recently heard talk that HQ is never open when people call to see me. Just so you are aware, office hours are 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. I work alone, therefore there are occasions when I need to walk up town to get mail, banking etc therefore the office will be locked temporarily. I usually leave a note on the door advising where I am. 189- 189-If you know you are going to call in before you leave home, please phone first to ensure I am in and you do not waste a trip. I work alone so please do not assume that "Someone" or "You's Guys" or "The other person I spoke to"....will be here. 189-All too often I hear these terms for my position and after almost 12 years, I feel most members should know this. 189- 189-Just to finish off on a funny note - I had a man call today, apparently he has been waiting to see me for the past two years - outside my office, and you know, I NEVER saw him! When he finally saw me - he said he had been ringing for 5 years and got no reply. I wonder why he never thought to leave a message. 189- 189-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 189-******* 189-Invitation to Take Part in ILLW 189-Entries in the 2009 ILLW, International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend, have reached 262 with only a few weeks to start time on 15th August, well on schedule to equal or better last years total of 406 who submitted an entry. Australia leads the list with 42 entries followed by Germany with 40. Some of the exotic entries are Egypt, Panama, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Sardinia, Iceland and Namibia. New Zealand has 8 entries including a few new ones for the event. This is the best turnout from ZL since 2001 with 9 entries.The ILLW is fast becoming the most popular international event on the ham radio calendar. 189- 189-Also involved is the International Association of Lighthouse Keepers who organise an open day on the Sunday of the event. Please see their web site at:http://www.alk.org.uk/events/ild09.html 189- 189-Come and join us, it's a fun weekend, great for lighthouses and great for ham radio. 189- 189-Kevin vk2ce 189-http://illw.net 189-******* 189-FMTAG Notes For August 2009 189- 189-At its August meeting, NZART Council approved publication of the following FMTAG Notes, for the information of, and seeking comments from, members. 189- 189- 189-FMTAG EMAIL ADDRESS 189- 189-FMTAG has only one email address: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 189- 189-Please send all emails to FMTAG at the above address, NOT to the personal email addresses of FMTAG members. The above address is a reflector to all FMTAG members, to ensure a response no matter which individual members are away. Thank you. 189- 189- 189-CALL FOR COMMENTS 189- 189-NZART Council has received a submission concerning the 2400 MHz band. Members are invited to send comments to FMTAG at: 189- 189-fmtag@nzart.org.nz 189- 189-The submission is available at: 189- 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/fmtag/2009/2400MHz.pdf 189- 189- 189-INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 189- 189-Published for the information of, and seeking comments from, NZART members. 189- 189-Branch 26 Nelson has applied for a 2-metre APRS Digipeater, to be located at Takaka Hill, map reference NZ260 N26 983206. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 189- 189-Branch 26 Nelson has applied for a 2-metre APRS Digipeater, to be located at Fringed Hill, map reference NZ260 O27 366886. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 189- 189-Branch 26 Nelson has applied for a 2-metre APRS Digipeater, to be located at Mt. Murchison, map reference NZ260 M29 683418. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 189- 189-Branch 63 Upper Hutt has applied for a 23-centimetre repeater, to be located at Mt. Climie, map reference NZ260 899041. The repeater's transmit frequency will be 1292.000 MHz and its receive frequency will be 1272.000 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 189- 189-Branch 66 Auckland VHF has applied for a 23-centimetre beacon, in accordance with the revised beacon band plan, to be located at Klondyke, map reference NZ260 705258. The transmit frequency will be 1296.253 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 189- 189- 189-FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 189- 189-None this month. 189- 189- 189-COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 189- 189-Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters and recommendations, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 189- 189-Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to- point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site: 189- 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/fmtag.html 189- 189-Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to fmtag@nzart.org.nz 189- 189-END 189- 189- 189-FROM THE VHF-UHF-SHF CONTEST MANAGER 189- 189-BRASS MONKEY CONTEST 2009 LOGS CLOSE-OFF 189- 189-This is a reminder that the final date for receiving logs, for the above contest, is Sunday 16th August. 189- 189-Logs should be submitted to: zl2wa@clear.net.nz 189- 189-The next contest is the Microwave Contest, 614 MHz and above, on Saturday 3rd October, 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 4th October, 0700 to 1300 NZT. 189- 189-END 189-******* 189-Japanese announcement of Clique 189-Twittering text-aholics will soon have a new plaything: Toshiba has teamed up with American microprocessor giant Intel to produce Clique, a handheld, thumb-operated device that uses only three keys. The name 'Clique' announces its aspirations as a social-networking tool. The Japanese trade name, 'Kurikku,' is itself a Japanese form of the English, 'click.' 189- 189-Introduced in Japan at the 2008 Microprocessor Forum Japan (MPF Japan) 'Clique' is the size and shape of a lollipop or a disconnected, miniature joystick. Perhaps the most startling features of 'Clique' are its uni-directional text stream and its reliance on an old-fashioned technology: Morse code. 'Clique' users can only text out. Responses are collected by the user's designated electronic mail account... 189- 189-A new source of AR operators? ED 189-******* 189-Web Notes 189- 189-Number of subscribers for NZART e-mails lists: 189-~alias-414 189-~arec-nz-98 189--other groups-50 189-~infoline-list-670 189-~infoline-branch-list-53 189- 189-Everyone on the Infoline list should be receiving one copy of Infoline. You may receive two copies if you are on the Infoline Branch-list as well. The Infoline lists are organised so that the subscriber's primary e-mail address is used and not the alias. Doing this has cut down considerably the number of duplicates being received by subscribers. 189- 189-The separate alias list of OFFICERS has been discontinued due to the duplication of aliases. 189- 189-The list of current and active NZART officers e-mail alias are: 189-6M, ADVERTMANAGER, ALO, AREC, AWARDS, BREAK-IN, BREAKIN, CALLBOOK, CALLSIGNS, CONTEST, DIGITAL, EDITOR, EMAIL, EMC, EXAM, EXAMS, FMTAG, HAMADS, HQ, IARU, LEGAL, MORSE, MORSEMAN, MS, NZART, NZART.HQ, NZARTHQ, OFFICERLIAISON, POSTMASTER, RADIATION, RECIPROCAL, The_Monitoring_Service_-_NZART_Intruder_Watch, TRUST, and WEBMASTER. 189- 189-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 189-******* 189-Contest News 189- 189-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 189-THE NEXT CONTEST 189-The next contest is the Microwave Contest, 614 MHz and up, on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of October 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. 189- 189-The contest after that is the Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up, on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of December 2009. The operating times are: Saturday 1700 to 2300 NZT and Sunday 0700 to 1300 NZT. 189- 189-The rules are available at: 189- 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf 189- 189-All contest logs should be sent, to arrive within two weeks, to: 189- 189-zl2wa@clear.net.nz 189-with Contest Log in the subject line, or by post to: 189- 189-Contest Manager 189-Wellington VHF Group 189-P.O. Box 12-259 189-Thorndon 189-Wellington 189-==== 189-HF Contests 189- 189-International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend 189-THIS YEAR'S EVENT - 15-16 AUGUST 2009 189-NEXT YEAR'S EVENT - 21-22 AUGUST 2010 189- 189-Information for all operating in this fun activity. 189- 189-If you intend to operate close to an active lighthouse, would you please request prior approval from Maritime NZ (MNZ). 189- 189-The person to contact is Jim Foye at JimDOTFoyeATmaritimenzDOTgovtDOTnz. 189- 189-Cheers 189-John ZL1ALZ (ZL6LH member) 189-Further activity information can be found at: http://illw.net/ 189-==== 189-From The NZART Contest Manager 189-Please ignore the 2009 Sangster Shield results that I included in last week's bulletin - it was the 2008 - Mea Culpa. My apologies to all those who are affected. by my error. 189- 189-2009 DOUG GORMAN MEMORIAL FREQUENCY MEASURING CONTEST 189-7 September 2009 and at 2115 NZST (0915 UTC) 189-For rules please see: http//www.nzart.org.nz/contests. 189- 189-A great Branch activity that could be used as a Team Building occasion, or even a fun event. 189- 189-2009 OCEANIA CONTESTS - ALL BAND SSB AND CW 189-SSB Contest - 3 October 2009 and 4 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 189-CW Contest - 10 October 2009 and 11 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 189-For details please see: http://www.oceaniadxcontest.com 189- 189-Please give your support to these contests which is a jointly organized event for NZART and our Trans Tasman colleagues, the WIA. Your participation will be appreciated by the Oceania DX Contest Committee and by those international contesters who are appreciative of the Trans Tasman support afforded to their own contests. 189- 189-2009 CQ WORLD WIDE CONTESTS 189-SSB Section - 0000 UTC, 24th October through to 2359 UTC 25th October 189-CW Section - 0000 UTC, 28th November through to 2359 UTC, 29th November 189- 189-Considered to be the premier global contesting activities and a particular test of skill and endurance for the international contesting community. Need to improve your new countries score - here is the opportunity to do just that. 189- 189-A great source of working rare countries specially activated for these contests. 189- 189-Contest Rules and Other Operating Information: 189-http://www.cqww.com/ 189- 189-OTHER UPCOMING CONTESTS 189-SARTG WW RTTY Contest 0000Z-0800Z, Aug 15 and 189- 1600Z-2400Z, Aug 15 and 189- 0800Z-1600Z, Aug 16 189-Keyman's Club of Japan Contest 1200Z, Aug 15 to 1200Z, Aug 16 189- 189-Until next week 189- 189-73 189-John Powel. ZL1BHQ 189-NZART Contest Manager. 189-==== 189-Sangster Shield 2009 Report 189- 189-Thanks to all who took part this year. Logs were received from 29 operators, a record in recent years. 189- 189-Congratulations to Paul ZL1PC in winning the Sangster Shield once again. Paul's 4th win of the Open Section this year equals the record of ZL1PZ who gained his 4th win in 2002. - Well done Paul. 189- 189-Barry ZL2LN (Motueka) moves up to 2nd from 3rd last year & Graeme ZL1T takes 3rd place on his return after several years absence. 189- 189-Barry ZL2LN (as 2nd overall) easily wins the Arthur Stevens South Island Trophy once more from the 4 entries received this year. 189- 189-Titahi Bay Branch 42 wins the Branch Award with Branch 28 2nd & Branch 50 3rd this year. 189- 189-There were no newly licenced entrants for the Transistor Trophy. 189- 189-One station (ZL3FS) operated with over 5 watts and only 2 of his contacts were claimed as 5 points. 189- 189-Only 5 VK contacts were recorded by 5 entrants in this year in logs received which was just 1/2 last years count. The long wait for improvement in HF conditions still goes on. 189- 189-The 22 qualifying active Branches were:- 3,5,8,10,13,16,17,24,25,27,28,29,42,45,50,51,56,65,72,75,84,88. 189- 189-For reasons of low activity or inaccurate copy I have deducted claims for Branches 9 (1 contact recorded), 55(1), 20(2), 30(3), 37(several - read on). 189- 189-The position with Branch 37 was cleared up by receipt of the check log from Robin ZL4IG. Robin operated Saturday night in Invercargill (Bch 75) & Sunday night in Queenstown (Bch 37). Since the number of contacts from Branch 37 was below the guidelines for Branch claims I have awarded Branch 75 to all contestants who worked ZL4IG on either night. Thanks again to Robin for your check log. 189- 189-As I have stated each year, operators are encouraged to take part in the contest no matter how few contacts they can manage. We would all sooner have the extra activity rather than less. All contacts count & I have had no problems in dropping the low count Branch claims. Because logs are received from around 90% of operators my job is made easy. 189- 189-The scoring task was a pleasure as was the opportunity for me to take part both nights this year. I would just like to remind entrants to underline (or highlight) the contacts in their log which are being used to claim a branch. 189- 189-Comments received:- 189- 189-* Colin ZL4KJ worked from home this year rather than the "superior" Field day site. - Strange thing is his score is well up on last year! 189- 189-* Matthew & Stephen Pearce ZLs1MAT & 1ANY Branch 28 shared their shack & worked 1 & 2hr stints each over both evenings. Their scores are pretty close. 189- 189-* Robin ZL4IG revealed that he entered the contest within 6 weeks of his first ever CW contact! 189- 189-* John ZL1VD needed his high tech. DSP receiver to ward off another Bch 42 station about 1/2km away. Just as well we are at 5 watts John. He was also pleased at the lack of "wild bugs" this year. 189- 189-* Bill ZL2AVL commented on good copy from Tony ZL2ALJ's (Wellington) 2 watts & also queried ZL4IG's Branch (see above Bill - you were pretty close at 38 & I have credited you with 75!). 189- 189-* Roy ZL1WI reported "Saturday noisy & Sunday noisier - What's new! - Good fun" 189- 189-* Alistair ZL2ARC (Ch-Ch) reports the most activity he has heard during this contest. Certainly the South Island was well represented. 189- 189-* First timer Phil ZL3PAH worked around the Rugby on Saturday (Crusaders vs Blues) and visitors on Sunday. 189- 189-Sangster Operating Periods & Rules:- 189- 189-I understand that the Sangster, as a one or two night contest, was discussed at this year's conference. Attendees were asked to take the discussion outcome back to Branches for further input. 189- 189-I received no comments on single or two nights from entrants this year - but have had one recommendation to dispense with the over 5 watt class. In the last 10 years no scored logs have been received from over 5 watt entrants, hence no awards have been made in this class. 189- 189-73's de Glenn ZL2KZ 189- 189-The results for this contest maybe found at: 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/2009/sangster-shield.pdf 189-******* 189-Upcoming Events 189- 189-Saturday 15th August 2009 189-Hamilton Market Day at Claudelands Event Centre 189- 189-Saturday 3 October 2009 189-Manawatu Amateur Radio Society Branch 20 NZART 189-Table Sale at the Longburn Hall 189- 189-Saturday 10 October 2009: 189-Branch 03 Table Sale at Rosebank Rd primary schoool hall 189- 189-Further details on the above can be seen at: 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/sales.pdf 189-==== 189- 189-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 189-http://nzartconference.cjb.net/nzartconference/index.html 189-There are links for the above two CONFERENCES on the NZART Web HOME page 189-==== 189-The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/wia-weekly-news.pdf 189-******* 189-Break-In and Infoline Information 189- 189-Break-In Closing Date Reminders 189-1. From the Editor Break-In, Official Journal of NZART Inc. 189-Copy for the SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER issue of Break-In closes on 10- SEPTEMBER-2009. 189-Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. 189-Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 189-Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 189-Thanks, John ZL3IB, Editor" 189- 189-Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 189- 189-2. Copy for the AREC Break-In Column 189-The close-of-copy date is the 03-SEPTEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 189-Regards, Geoff ZL3QR 189-==== 189-Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 189-Please send an e-mail to the address at the end of this bulletin or see instructions on the NZART web page at: 189-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html . 189-==== 189-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 189-OBs FOR 2009=AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 189- 189-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 30-AUGUST-2009, * and 189-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 23-AUGUST-2009 * 189- 189-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=AUG-23 SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC- 06-20 189- 189-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 189- 189-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 189- 190- 190-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 190 190-23-August-2009 190-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 190- 190-Greetings 190-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 190- 190-In This Issue 190-*From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 190-*Summaries of Submissions to MED 190-==Digital Dividend Scoping Paper 190-==Access to 500 kHz 190-==806-960 MHz Band Re-Planning Options Discussion Paper 190-==TVOB Remote Control Discussion Paper 190-==Paper Under Preparation - Digital Dividend Phase 2 - CALL FOR INPUT 190-*A Message to Branches of NZART Concerning Additional Repeater and Beacon Costs 190-*Get Your Amateur Radio Call With a Weekend of Study and On- air Practice 190-*AREC Rules Changes 190-*Marketing Ideas Forum at RSGB Convention 2009 190-*NEW 3cm 10368 MHz SSB record verified and listed 190-*Web Notes 190-*Contest News 190-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 190-==HF Contests 190-*Upcoming Events 190-*Break-In and Infoline Information 190-*Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 190-*Attachment for Branches: NZART Headquarters Infoline 190.doc and Course Info.pdf 190-******* 190-From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM 190-Break In... I have recently had a number of members asking 190-a) when is the cutoff for articles to Break In and 190-b) when is Break In posted. 190- 190-Cutoff for any articles to be published in Break In is the 10th of the month PRIOR to dispatch, production or receipt (whatever name you want to give it)of any given issue. 190- 190-Break In is due at your address sometime in the first week of the following months. 190-February, April, June, August, October, December. 190- 190-Therefore Break In and Cutoff dates are as follows: 190-Jan/Feb - cutoff 10th January, Mar/April - cutoff 10th March, May/June - cutoff 10th May, July/Aug - cutoff 10th July, Sept/October - cutoff 10th September, Nov/Dec - cutoff 10th November. 190- 190-Subscription invoices are always posted out with your July August issue of Break In, that you receive at the beginning of August. Usually Call Book is included with this issue also, however until such time as we Council feels that correct information can be published, they have decided that this year NO call book will be printed. 190- 190-There is however a pdf file of call signs available from our web page. You can request a hard copy from me if you need it - it will only include call signs no additional technical information. 190- 190-Finally if you have want to place a HAMAD, please address them to the Break In advertising manager whose address details are in the front of the magazine. 190- 190-Talk soon... Debby ZL2TDM 190-******* 190-Summaries of Submissions to MED 190- by NZART Administration Liaison Officer 190- 190-Full Text of Submissions Can be Found at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/policies/index.html 190- 190- 190-Digital Dividend Scoping Paper 190- 190-Text For Menu Entry on NZART Web Policies Page: 190-2009 Digital Dividend Scoping Paper NEW 190- 190-NZART recently put in a submission on the Government's Digital Dividend Scoping Paper which affects both the 6 metre amateur band and our Channel 39 television allocation. The submission says that NZART: 190- 190-* looks forward to New Zealand Amateurs having access to the full Region 3 allocation (50 to 54 MHz) shown in the ITU Table of Frequency Allocations; and 190- 190-* would like to see their current analogue Channel 39 repeater licences replaced by similar/same frequency DTT repeater licences at the appropriate time but are willing to consider other alternatives if they meet the needs of New Zealand Amateurs. 190- 190- 190-Access to 500 kHz 190- 190-NZART Web Policies Page Text For Menu Entries: 190-2009 Access Rules to 500 kHz Band Draft NEW, and 190-2009 Letter To MED Requesting Access to 500 kHz Band NEW 190- 190-NZART recently put in a submission to the Government asking for NZ Amateurs to be granted access to frequencies around 500 kHz. We requested: 190- 190-* General Access by NZ Amateurs to a Band at 505 - 510 kHz on a Temporary Basis 190- 190-* Access to Spot Frequencies at 487.5 kHz and 512 kHz for a Memorial Station ZLD's Digital Dividend Scoping Paper which affects both the 6 metre amateur band and our Channel 39 television allocation. 190- 190- 190-806-960 MHz Band Re-Planning Options Discussion Paper 190- 190-Text For Menu Entry on NZART Web Policies Page: 190-2009 806-960 MHz Band Replanning NEW 190- 190-NZART recently put in a submission on the MED discussion paper on the re-planning of the 806-960 MHz band. The submission noted that Amateurs will be affected by your proposal to allow increased power for SRDs in the sub-band 920-926 MHz and requested that, if the proposed changes to SRD band and allowable powers proceed: 190- 190-* the 900 MHz Amateur band be likewise extended to match the expanded SRD band (so that we continue to have access to "quiet" parts of the 900 MHz spectrum); and 190- 190-* the power limit for Amateurs is raised from the current 25 to 100 watts eirp. 190- 190- 190-TVOB Remote Control Discussion Paper 190- 190-Text For Menu Entry on NZART Web Policies Page: 190-2009 TV OB Camera Remote Control Around 434 MHz NEW 190- 190-NZART recently put in a submission on the MED discussion paper on TV Outside Broadcast Remote Controls. This submission contains our comments on Question 5 in your discussion paper: 190- 190-How feasible is it to allocate the high power control channel service on a shared basis with the existing amateur service in the 434.1375 - 434.4625 MHz frequency range? 190- 190-After carefully considering the proposal, we formed the view that there is a high probability of interference between these devices and other users of this spectrum and that it is therefore advised the MED that it is not feasible to allow TVOB remote controls to share this frequency range. 190- 190-Don Wallace ZL2TLL NZART Administration Liaison Officer 190- 190-Paper Under Preparation - Digital Dividend Phase 2 - CALL FOR INPUT 190- 190-As some members may have seen, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage have now issued a further Digital Dividend paper "Digital Futures: Planning for Digital Television and New Uses". This paper can be viewed at: 190-http://www.rsm.govt.nz/cms/policy-and-planning/current- projects/digital-futures-planning-for-digital-television-and-new- uses/discussion-paper-published-august-2009 190- 190-The paper seeks feedback on a range of issues related to the switch-over to digital-only television broadcasting and includes the following question: 190- 190-+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 190-Question 12 190-Do you agree with the proposal not to provide for Amateur television services in the UHF band? 190- 190-Please give reasons for your view. 190-+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 190- 190-The reasoning used by the Ministries can be seen in the following extract from the discussion paper: 190-http://www.rsm.govt.nz/cms/policy-and-planning/current- projects/digital-futures-planning-for-digital-television-and-new- uses/discussion-paper-published-august-2009/5-post-dso-spectrum- allocation/5-3-other-uhf-band-issues/5-3-2-amateur-radio-service 190- 190-Don Wallace, the ALO, is seeking input from members for a further submission on behalf of NZART. 190- 190-Will members who have ideas for the NZART submission and/or plan to put in a submission themselves please contact Don (alo@nzart.org.nz) ASAP with their ideas. 190- 190-NOTE: Submissions are due by 30 September 2009 so Don needs your input by Mid September at the latest! 190- 190-For all details and papers please see: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/policies/index.html 190-******* 190-A Message to Branches of NZART Concerning Additional Repeater and Beacon Cost 190- 190-(This letter has been emailed to some Branches and posted to others, respective addresses have been drawn from the Branch entries in the latest Call Book) 190- 190-It has become a concern to Hawkes Bay Amateur Radio Club, NZART Branch 13, that the Association Headquarters and some Branches are incurring costs beyond that which would be considered as internal costs of NZART (eg Kordia fees and those licence fees paid to the MED, Radio Spectrum Management by HQ to name but two). 190- 190-We have become aware that some Branches are making donations to these costs in the hundreds of dollars and we have a concern that this is inequitable and that these donations may not occur every year, leaving a problem for HQ to deal with. 190- 190-To provide an equitable answer to these costs HBARC/Br13 suggests that each Branch make an annual donation, in October each year, of $95 or a pro-rata portion of this from Branches with less than 15 members. 190- 190-It is to be understood that this annual donation is tagged to pay for items of external cost and not the general running of NZART/HQ. Should the fund incur a surplus then it should be held over for the following year. Should the annual donations under subscribe the requirement, then an adjustment should be made the following year. 190- 190-HBARC/Br13 requests your feed back on this suggestion as soon as possible. Replies can be posted to Branch 13, c/o Box 2403, Stortford Lodge, Hastings (4153) or via email to david@apexradiocoms.co.nz. 190- 190-Thank you and regards, David Walker (ZL2DW Sec. for HBARC/Br13, Hastings) 190-******* 190-Get Your Amateur Radio Call With a Weekend of Study and On-air Practice 190-The Hawke's Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc has planned a block course for the certificate in amateur radio (required to obtain an amateur radio licence and callsign) over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September 2009. 190- 190-Details can be found at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/publicity-poster-plus.pdf 190-or 190-http://www.hbarc.org.nz 190-******* 190-AREC Rules Changes 190-AREC rules have been changed to remove references to the pre 2003 constitution and put references to the post 2003 constitution in them. They were also reformatted to give them a fresh look and a contents page. 190- 190-See the AREC web page at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/arec/index.html 190-******* 190-Marketing Ideas Forum at RSGB Convention 2009 190- 190-At the RSGB Convention, to be held from 9 to 11 October, there will be Forum where visitors will get the chance to discuss any ideas they may have to market amateur radio. 190- 190-Amateur radio in the UK needs more people to take part; from young to old, experienced and inexperienced alike, if it is to prosper in the coming years. 190- 190-The hobby must continue to attract these new people so, in our current consumer-driven culture, we need to promote it in much better and more coordinated ways than we've been doing. 190- 190-We need to generate a 21st Century image and drive the amateur radio brand more into the public eye as a worthwhile hobby. This is what marketing is all about. 190- 190-Under the guidance of Alan Messenger, G0TLK, this Marketing Ideas Forum will enable active radio amateurs to air their ideas for what they think could be done to attract and keep new people into the hobby or to bounce around ideas suggested by others. 190- 190-It promises to be quite a lively discussion! 190- 190- http://www.southgatearc.org/news/august2009/marketing_ideas_forum. htm 190-******* 190-NEW 3cm 10368 MHz SSB record verified and listed 190- 190-Hello from NZART VHF/UHF/SHF Records. 190- 190-Recently Stephen ZL1TPH and Ted ZL2IP re-submitted their record claim that was declined earlier this year. 190- 190-The claim errors have been corrected. The claim now complies with the published NZART claim rules. 190- 190-I am pleased to announce the following SHF record: 190- 190-3cm 10368MHz Int. ZL1TPH/p-ZL2IP/p 04/01/2009 SSB 551 TD 190- 190-Confirmed as a new New Zealand record and a milestone record. It is to date the longest terrestrial distance contact at 551kms made on the 3cm microwave band. 190-ZL1TPH operating from Cape Reinga at 175 M ASL. 190-ZL2IP operating from North Egmont at 960 M ASL. 190- 190-The actual frequency used was 10368.1 MHz and the signal path used a Troposphere Duct. 190- 190-Congratulates to Stephen ZL1TPH and Ted ZL2IP. 190- 190-73 and good DX, John ZL2TWS 190-NOTE: The New Zealand VHF/UHF/SHF Records Now Cover 2009 190- 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/vhf/index.html 190-******* 190-Web Notes 190-The change of the NZART Web and e-mail to NZ has taken a major step - the server in NZ has just become available so testing and installation can now begin. 190- 190-Jamie Pye ZL2NN 190-******* 190-Contest News 190- 190-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 190-NEXT CONTESTS 190-Microwave Contest, 614 MHz and up 190-3 October 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 190-4 October 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 190- 190-Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up 190-5 December 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 190-6 December 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT. 190- 190-The rules are available at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf (corrected) 190- 190-Logs should be sent within two weeks, to: 190-zl2wa@clear.net.nz with Contest Log in the subject line, 190-or by post to: 190-Contest Manager, Wellington VHF Group, P.O. Box 12-259, Thorndon, Wellington 190-==== 190-HF Contests 190- 190-CONTEST BRIEFS 190-2009 DOUG GORMAN MEMORIAL FREQUENCY MEASURING CONTEST 190-7 September 2009 at 2115 NZST (0915 UTC) 190-For rules please see: http//www.nzart.org.nz/contests. 190- 190-2009 OCEANIA CONTESTS - ALL BAND SSB AND CW 190-SSB Contest - 3 October 2009 and 4 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 190-CW Contest - 10 October 2009 and 11 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 190-For details please see: http://www.oceaniadxcontest.com 190- 190-2009 CQ WORLD WIDE CONTESTS 190-SSB Section - 0000 UTC, 24th October through to 2359 UTC 25th October 190-CW Section - 0000 UTC, 28th November through to 2359 UTC, 29th November 190-Contest Rules and Other Operating Information: http://www.cqww.com/ 190-******* 190-Upcoming Events 190- 190-Saturday 3 October 2009 190-Manawatu Amateur Radio Society Branch 20 NZART 190-Table Sale at the Longburn Hall 190- 190-Saturday 10 October 2009: 190-Branch 03 Table Sale at Rosebank Rd primary School hall 190- 190-Further details on the above can be seen at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/sales.pdf 190-==== 190-12-16 October 2009 190- 190-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 190-http://nzartconference.cjb.net/nzartconference/index.html 190-There are links for the above two CONFERENCES on the NZART Web HOME page 190-==== 190-The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/wia-arrl-weekly-news.pdf 190-******* 190-Break-In and Infoline Information 190- 190-Break-In - From the Break-In Editor John ZL3IB 190-1. Closing Date Reminder: Copy for the SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER issue of Break-In closes on 10-SEPTEMBER-2009. 190- 190-2. Document File Format: Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 190- 190-3. Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 190- 190-4. Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 190- 190-Copy for the AREC Break-In Column - From Geoff ZL3QR 190-The close-of-copy date is the 03-SEPTEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 190-==== 190-Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 190-Please send an e-mail to the address at the end of this bulletin or see instructions on the NZART web page at: 190-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 190-==== 190-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 190-OBs FOR 2009=AUG-30 SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 190- 190-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 30-AUGUST-2009, * and 190-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 06-SEPTEMBER-2009 * 190- 190-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=SEP-06-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 190- 190-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 190- 190-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 190- 190-191- 191-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 191 191-06-SEPTEMBER-2009 191-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 191- 191-Greetings 191-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 191-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 191- 191-This issue on NZART HQ Infoline comes from the ARRL Letter, Vol. 28, No. 35 and the WIA Weekly News for Friday, 4 September 2009. A thank you is extended to these fellow amateur organisations for being able to reprint selected items. 191- 191-In This Issue 191-*Monitoring Service Coordinator - NZART 191-*Happy Birthday, Hiram! 191-*Discussion Point 191-*G4TUT Southgate Amateur Radio Club News Desk 191-*Enigma Weekend at Bletchley Park 191-*Lack Of Global Demand Ends Most Copper Thefts 191-*Paint On Photovoltaic Solar Cells Hold Promise For ENCOMM 191-*Weird And Wonderful 191-*Contest News 191-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 191-==HF Contests 191-*Upcoming Events 191-*Break-In and Infoline Information 191-*Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 191-*Attachment for Branches: 191-NZART Headquarters Infoline 191.doc, 191-Branch 20 Table Sale Flyer: table sale flyer two.pdf, and 191-MS Coordinator Club Circularx.pdf. 191-******* 191-Monitoring Service Coordinator - NZART 191- 191-Do you enjoy Amateur Radio or are you a keen Shortwave Listener? 191- 191-Are you willing to contribute to the global amateur radio community? How? By simply doing what you enjoy best - listening and reporting intruders, whilst you listen or communicate via the HF bands or even suspect a pirate on the VHF and UHF bands. 191- 191-All you need to do is simply file a report on any potential intruders you hear: 191- 191-* Frequency (in kHz) - Bandwidth 191-* Time (UTC) 191-* Day of the Month, 191-* Mode 191-* Country if you know 191-* Identification 191-* Bearing (if available) 191-* Remarks (calls if known, language, locations, names, sked times) 191-* An audio sample, if possible 191- 191-How do I report an intruder? 191- 191-Simply e-mail your report to: ms@nzart.org.nz or john.martin@nz1.ibm.com 191- 191-Or 191- 191-Send an e-mail to IntruderWatch@googlegroups.com, or even join the Australasian ham band intruder watch via http://groups.google.com/group/IntruderWatch 191- 191-If we are successful within the IARU Region 3 in confirming, detecting and evicting intruders from the HF bands, we will share this success with you all. We need to ensure the Amateur Radio bands are available for your enjoyment and especially during an emergency situation. 191- 191-John Martin 191-Monitoring Service Coordinator - NZART 191-73 191-de ZL1GWE 191-Maidenhead grid: RF73MF 191- 191-******* 191-Happy Birthday, Hiram! 191- 191-On Tuesday, September 2, the League celebrated the 140th anniversary of the birth of ARRL's co-founder and first President, Hiram Percy Maxim, W1AW. Maxim -- born in 1869 -- decided a national organization for Amateur Radio was in order after he needed a "relay" station in Agawam, Massachusetts to pass a message he was sending from Hartford to Springfield, Massachusetts. In honor of The Old Man's (TOM) birthday, the ARRL is holding a week-long Special Event, where eligible amateurs may add /140 to their call signs. A complete list of who may add /140 can be found on page 20 of the September 2009 issue of QST. Hams who work at least 25 /140 stations can earn an attractive certificate; this certificate can be endorsed in increments of 25 QSOs, up to 100 <http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2009/08/17/11025/?nc=1>. 191- 191-Maxim was no stranger to technology. He entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Class of 1886) and graduated at the tender age of 16. Through the activities of his son Hiram Hamilton Maxim, TOM became interested in Amateur Radio. In 1908, he filed for a patent for a firearms silencer 191-<http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=dWJ-AAAAEBAJ>; the patent was granted the following year. Maxim used this technology to make silencers for guns, motor exhausts, safety valves and air releases. In all, Maxim received 59 patents, most of them in the field of mechanical engineering. 191- 191-In 1928, Maxim, along with other dignitaries of the day -- including Thomas Edison -- attended a party at the home of George Eastman, the founder of Kodak. TOM was an avid film buff and was even involved in the early days of motion pictures. Check out this video (available on YouTube) of a dapper Maxim at Eastman's party 191-<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osqjdVZDxCg>. 191- 191-"I hope everyone enjoys our Special Event honoring Hiram Percy Maxim," said ARRL Chief Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ. "I know if TOM was alive today, he would be on the air, having a ball!" Maxim, together with Clarence Tuska, founded the ARRL in 1914. Maxim served as President of the ARRL from its inception until his death from complications stemming from a throat infection in 1936. -- Thanks to Howie Lash, AE0KU, for bringing the YouTube clip to our attention 191- 191-******* 191-Discussion Point 191-Geoff Emery vk4zpp 191- 191-One of the hard things for all types of club is keeping the momentum going. One of the problems that amateur radio clubs face is developing activities that are inclusive of the majority of members. When we think about this, we realise that the hobby is very diverse in the areas that can attract personal interest - homebrew can be anything from kits to replicas, antennas to transceivers, analogue and digital. Field activities can be QRP, contest and DX or any mix of all these things. 191- 191-So within our clubs we need to find ways of including people in ways that can allow them to share their interests and encourage others in growing their knowledge and experience of this great hobby. Not every one wants to be a paper hanger and cover the shack walls with certificates and awards and not every one is an avid collector of QSL cards but we can share why these things make our personal enjoyment of the hobby better and the tricks we have learned to do things better. Our personal enthusiasm for the aspects of the hobby can be a big incentive for some one else to dip their toe in the water. 191- 191-It has been around for a long time and is a bit corny but the following can be a way of helping us focus on how we can help our club. 191- 191-Someone has said that membership of any organisation is made up of four bones.... 191- 191-There are the "wishbones" who spend all their time wishing someone else would do the work.... 191- 191-There are the "jawbones" who do all the talking but very little of anything else.... 191- 191-Next comes the "knucklebones" who knock everything that everyone else tries to do.... 191- 191-And, finally, there are the "backbones", who get under the load and do the work. 191- 191-What kind of member are you? 191- 191-******* 191-G4TUT Southgate Amateur Radio Club News Desk 191- 191-Australian 137 kHz beacon on-the-air 191- 191-Drew Diamond, VK3XU, is operating a CW beacon on 137.4 kHz every Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evening. 191- 191-Drew has activated a 50-watt transmitter into an inverted wire antenna from Wonga Park. 191- 191-He would like to receive signal reports, they can be sent to his email address: 191-vk3xu@wia.org.au provide date, time, signal strength and grid locator (eb QF22ML). 191- 191-Due to the very low antenna efficiencies at this frequency, Drew estimates his effective radiated power is 6 milliwatt. His signal has been heard in Melbourne, Sale and Sydney. 191- 191-******* 191-RSGB News From G4NJH 191- 191-Enigma Weekend at Bletchley Park 191- 191-Over the weekend 5th and 6th September, Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire will be marking the 70th anniversary of the arrival of Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman with an Enigma Weekend. 191- 191-Their usual Enigma exhibits will multiply when over 70 more previously top-secret machines from all around the world will be on display. Another highlight will be a talk on Saturday 5th September by Prof. Tom Perera, W1YP, entitled The U-Boat Menace and the Enigma. He will have an exhibit of his discs and various Enigma machines too. 191- 191-Bletchley Park is open from 10.30 am each day and entry costs 10 pound per adult, which entitles you to visit as many times as you like for 12 months. 191- 191-NZART Has a CD to loan on Bletchley Park. See: 191-http://www.nzart.org.nz/publicat/cd-romlib.pdf 191- 191-******* 191-Lack Of Global Demand Ends Most Copper Thefts 191- 191-It wasn't long ago when we were reporting that the theft of copper and other conductive metals was rampant. Power lines were cut down for their copper content, pipes in buildings under construction were ripped away, and wiring was disappearing. 191- 191-But that's no longer the case as the global recession has resulted in a drop in demand for most metals with copper among the hardest hit. 191- 191-The price of copper reached an all-time high in mid-2008 of more than $4 per pound on the world market, with the greatest demand from China. That price then plummeted to $1.50 per pound shortly after the global economic recession began last fall. This makes it not very profitable for a thief to risk his or her life for less than the price of a hot dog from a street vendor. 191- 191-Add to this newly enacted laws like one in California that requires scrap metal dealers buying bulk metal to get a photo ID from anyone bringing in the items and to delay payment for three days. It also requires recyclers to photograph the items, pay only by check and take the seller's thumbprint. 191- 191-******* 191-Paint On Photovoltaic Solar Cells Hold Promise For ENCOMM 191- 191-Science Daily reports that solar cells could soon be produced more cheaply using nanoparticle inks that allow them to be printed like newspaper or painted onto the sides of buildings or rooftops. This to absorb sunlight and produce electric power. 191- 191-The article cites the work of University of Texas chemical engineer Brian Korgel. Korgel is hoping to cut the cost of producing high output solar cells to one tenth of their current price by replacing the standard manufacturing process for solar cells. 191- 191-Right now photovoltaic cells are made using a gas phase depositing system that must be carried out in a vacuum chamber and requiring high temperatures. For the past two years, Korgel and his team have been working on this low-cost, nanomaterials solution to photovoltaic manufacturing. He believes that nanomaterial inks could be printed onto a surface using a roll-to- roll process on a plastic substrate or stainless steel. Because of this the prospect of being able to paint the inks onto a rooftop or building is not far fetched as one might at first believe. 191- 191-His team has so far developed solar-cell prototypes with efficiencies at one percent but notes they need to be about 10 percent. He says that if he can get the level to the 10 percent mark, then there's real potential for commercialisation. He says that then you could see this new production technique being used in three to five years. For hams involved in public service and emergency communications work, such a source of sunlight power used to charge battery banks would mean communications could continue even if the power mains we out of service for an extended period of time. 191- 191-Funding for the research comes from the National Science Foundation, the Welch Foundation and the Air Force Research Laboratory. The complete story is at 191-www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090824115907.htm 191-******* 191-Weird And Wonderful 191- 191-Chicken feathers may help cars use hydrogen fuel in the future. 191- 191-The feathers would not be the fuel, but they could help store it. 191- 191-Hydrogen, the most common element in the universe, has long been touted as a clean and ample energy alternative to fossil fuels. When hydrogen reacts with oxygen, instead of yielding pollutants as fossil fuels do, it simply generates water. 191- 191-Unfortunately, hydrogen is hard to store and transport. Hydrogen vehicles currently keep it in tanks in either liquid or pressurized gas form. As a pressurized gas, it takes up roughly 40 times as much space as gasoline, and as a liquid it needs to be kept at extremely low temperatures. 191- 191-"Using currently available technology, if you had a 20-gallon tank and filled it with hydrogen at typical room temperature and pressure, you could drive about a mile," said researcher Richard Wool, director of the Renewable Resources program at the University of Delaware in Newark. 191- 191-It has been suggested by Wool and his colleagues that superheated chicken feather fibres could hold vast amounts of hydrogen. They first looked at chicken feathers because they are extraordinarily cheap - the United States alone generates some 6 billion pounds of the feathers per year. 191- 191-Chicken feather fibres are mostly composed of keratin, the same protein found in nails, scales, claws and beaks. When carefully heated for precise times to specific temperatures, the carbon-rich surfaces that result on the fibres attract hydrogen, somewhat like how activated charcoal filters can pull out impurities from liquids or gases. 191- 191-The heating process can also form hollow tubes between the fibres, strengthening their structure, and make them become more porous, boosting their surface area and thus their capacity to store gas. 191- 191-One can then pump gas into the fibres and store it at high pressure, and to release the gas, one just depressurises it or raises the temperature. 191- 191-(vk2fjl Frank for the WIA) 191- 191-******* 191-Contest News 191- 191-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 191-Microwave Contest, 614 MHz and up 3 October 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 191- 4 October 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 191-Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up 5 December 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 191- 6 December 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 191- 191-The rules are available at: 191-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf (corrected) 191- 191-Logs should be sent within two weeks, to: 191-zl2wa@clear.net.nz with Contest Log in the subject line, 191-or by post to: 191-Contest Manager, Wellington VHF Group, P.O. Box 12-259, Thorndon, Wellington 191-==== 191-HF Contests 191- 191-CONTEST BRIEFS 191-2009 DOUG GORMAN MEMORIAL FREQUENCY MEASURING CONTEST 191-7 September 2009 at 2115 NZST (0915 UTC) 191-For rules please see: http//www.nzart.org.nz/contests. 191- 191-2009 OCEANIA CONTESTS - ALL BAND SSB AND CW 191-SSB Contest - 3 October 2009 and 4 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 191-CW Contest - 10 October 2009 and 11 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 191-For details please see: http://www.oceaniadxcontest.com 191- 191-2009 CQ WORLD WIDE CONTESTS 191-SSB Section - 0000 UTC, 24th October through to 2359 UTC 25th October 191-CW Section - 0000 UTC, 28th November through to 2359 UTC, 29th November 191-Contest Rules and Other Operating Information: http://www.cqww.com/ 191-******* 191-Upcoming Events 191- 191-Saturday 3 October 2009 191-Manawatu Amateur Radio Society Branch 20 NZART 191-Table Sale at the Longburn Hall 191- 191-Saturday 10 October 2009: 191-Branch 03 Table Sale at Rosebank Rd primary School hall 191- 191-Further details on the above can be seen at: 191-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/sales.pdf 191-==== 191-12-16 October 2009 191- 191-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 191-http://nzartconference.cjb.net/nzartconference/index.html 191-There are links for the above two CONFERENCES on the NZART Web HOME page 191-==== 191-The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 191-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/wia-arrl-weekly-news.pdf 191-******* 191-Break-In and Infoline Information 191- 191-Break-In - From the Break-In Editor John ZL3IB 191-1. Closing Date Reminder: Copy for the SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER issue of Break-In closes on 10-SEPTEMBER-2009. 191- 191-2. Document File Format: Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 191- 191-3. Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 191- 191-4. Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 191-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 191- 191-Copy for the AREC Break-In Column - From Geoff ZL3QR 191-The close-of-copy date is the 03-SEPTEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 191-==== 191-Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 191-Please send an e-mail to the address at the end of this bulletin or see instructions on the NZART web page at: 191-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 191-==== 191-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 191-OBs FOR 2009=SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 191- 191-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 27-SEPTEMBER-2009, * and 191-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 20-SEPTEMBER-2009 * 191- 191-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=SEP-20 OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 191- 191-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 191- 191-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 191- 191-192- 192-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 192 192-20-SEPTEMBER-2009 192-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 192- 192-Greetings 192-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 192-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 192- 192-In This Issue 192-*Debby says.... 192-*UHF ATV Spectrum - Last Chance For Input 192-*Jamboree on the Air 2009 192-*Monitoring Service Report-PIRATES 192-*Weird And Wonderful 192-*Contest News 192-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 192-==HF Contests 192-*Upcoming Events 192-*Break-In and Infoline Information 192-*Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 192-*Attachments for Branches: 192-NZART Headquarters Infoline 192.doc, br-20-sale-textuu.pdf and 192-*Attachment for all 192-one-mans-view.pdf 192-******* 192-Debby says.... 192- 192-Sorry folks, you didn't hear from me last issue, because for once I had nothing to say!! :) 192- 192-However, just a wee reminder that, subscriptions for 2010 are now due. Please pay before 30 November 2009 if you wish to take advantage of the $10 rebate. This applies only to Transmitting/Non- Transmitting and Family memberships. Not overseas, student, members paying by automatic payment or concessionary rated subscriptions. 192- 192-In less than three weeks I will be away attending the IARU Region 3 triennial conference to be held in Christchurch this year. Therefore the office will be closed from Monday 12 October until Tuesday 19 October. If you have any urgent enquiries I may be contacted on my cell phone, otherwise please just send me an e- mail or leave a message on my phone. 192- 192-John Lochhead ZL4QS, NZART Overseas Liaison Officer, Roy Symon ZL2KH NZART President, Fred Johnson ZL2AMJ Councillor, and possibly Don Wallace NZART Administration Liaison Officer will also be attending this conference. 192- 192-It's almost time to get your heads together and start thinking about any remits that you may wish to forward to Council for consideration at next years AGM. I will be sending out a branch Circular to all secretaries in the next couple of weeks. If you are unsure the correct process in writing a remit I will be including guidelines for you, in this mail out. 192- 192-If there is anything that your Branch may wish to circulate to other branches, please send to me, preferably electronically and I will include with head quarters information. 192- 192-Finally I have been experiencing some issue with the HQ telephone, it appears like all things has almost passed it's 'use by' date, so I am in the process of buying a new one and charging it up. I do apologise if you think I may have cut you off, believe me it was the phone! :( 192- 192-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 192-******* 192-UHF ATV Spectrum - LAST CHANCE FOR INPUT 192- 192-Don Wallace, ZL2TLL, the ALO, is currently putting together the NZART submission to the MED to answer the question in the recent MED discussion paper on the Digital (TV) Switchover Spectrum Allocation: 192- 192-"Do you agree with the proposal not to provide for Amateur television services in the UHF band?" 192- 192-As mentioned in Infoline 190, will members who have ideas for the NZART submission and/or plan to put in a submission themselves please contact Don (alo@nzart.org.nz) with their ideas. 192- 192-NOTE: Submissions are due by 30 September 2009 so Don needs your input ASAP! 192-******* 192-Jamboree on the Air 2009 192- 192-JOTA , Jamboree on the Air is held over the weekend 17 - 18 October 2009. 192- 192-Members from the Papakura Radio Club inc. are running a JOTA station from our clubrooms over the Saturday 2pm - 6pm. 192- 192-Scouts and Cubs from local groups have been invited to participate in the activity. 192- 192-We will be running an orienteering course where instructions and a quiz will be run over radio using handheld radios. We will be showing examples of achievement awards that are available to us and examples of AREC activities we are involved in. 192- 192-A couple of older laptop computers will be running Morse code and alongside that will be a couple of lamps that are connected to keys that have been used in past JOTA's. 192- 192-On air, we will be on the local Klondyke repeater 146.626, the National System, EchoLink (Node 6504) and when possible 80m and 20m. 192- 192-If other clubs or Amateurs are intending to participate or are available maybe you could let me know zl1dk@nzart.org.nz and I will make up a schedule of who's going to be active when , where and what you will be doing. 192- 192-As we are going to be at our clubrooms we are going to be opening the activity as a public promotion. 192-******* 192-Monitoring Service Report-PIRATES 192-1) ZL3AK has reported the call sign ZL3TST being active on the NZ CB bands. Confirmed this call sign does not exist within RSM SMART registration list. 192- 192-Apparently there have been some complaints. If anyone hears someone using the call sign ZL3TST on the NZ CB bands please report Date, Time, Channel, and relevant information. 192- 192-2) The second reported pirate is ZL3T. 192- 192-This one was reported by F5NBU, on 40m - this apparently is a YL operator who states that one should QSL via NZART. Apparently from the Tokelau area. 192- 192-She has been heard previously within other DX clusters. 192- 192-If anyone has further information, please provide reports. 192- 192-So that reports can be passed to relevant RSM area. 192- 192-Many thanks 192-John de ZL1GWE 192-******* 192-Weird And Wonderful 192-Sometimes older technology can be just as good or even better than new innovations. 192- 192-A good example of that was the demonstration on television that Morse code is quicker than modern SMS texting on a mobile phone. 192- 192-Now a technology that existed prior to the telegraph has come up trumps, as Jim Linton VK3PC explains. 192- 192-"Paul Julius Reuter would be most pleased indeed on hearing news that a homing pigeon has been able to move data faster then Telkcom, South Africa's leading Internet service provider. 192- 192-Reuter used pigeons in the 1850s to transmit financial market information between Berlin and Brussels, and on that was built the Reuters economic service and news agency that continues today. 192- 192-The lack of broadband and its high cost is of concern to many within South Africa. 192- 192-A company called Unlimited IT enlisted a pigeon named Winston, who took just over an hour to fly between two of its offices with a data card strapped to his leg. 192- 192-Including the flight time the downloading of the card took over just two hours, while during the same time only four per cent of the same data could be transferred using a Telkom line. 192- 192-Internet should become faster and cheaper when a new underwater fibre optic cable links southern and eastern Africa to other networks, just in time for the Soccer World Cup being held in South Africa next year". 192- 192-With Thanks From The WIA Weekly News 192-******* 192-Contest News 192- 192-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 192-Microwave Contest, 614 MHz and up 3 October 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 192- 4 October 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 192-Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up 5 December 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 192- 6 December 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 192- 192-The rules are available at: 192-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/2009-vhf-contest-rules.pdf (corrected) 192- 192-Logs should be sent within two weeks, to: 192-zl2wa@clear.net.nz with Contest Log in the subject line, 192-or by post to: 192-Contest Manager, Wellington VHF Group, P.O. Box 12-259, Thorndon, Wellington 192-==== 192-HF Contests 192- 192-CONTEST BRIEFS 192-2009 OCEANIA CONTESTS - ALL BAND SSB AND CW 192-SSB Contest - 3 October 2009 and 4 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 192-CW Contest - 10 October 2009 and 11 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 192-For details please see: http://www.oceaniadxcontest.com 192- 192-2009 CQ WORLD WIDE CONTESTS 192-SSB Section - 0000 UTC, 24th October through to 2359 UTC 25th October 192-CW Section - 0000 UTC, 28th November through to 2359 UTC, 29th November 192-Contest Rules and Other Operating Information: http://www.cqww.com/ 192- 192-2009 STRAIGHT KEY NIGHT ACTIVITY 192-When - 1 November 2008 (SUNDAY) 192-Time - 2000 NZDT until 2300 NZDT 192-Band - 80m (3.5mhz) Mode - CW Only 192-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/2008/2008-nzart-straight-key- night-rules.pdf 192- 192-******* 192-Upcoming Events 192- 192-Saturday 3 October 2009 192-Manawatu Amateur Radio Society Branch 20 NZART 192-Table Sale at the Longburn Hall 192-For more information see attached pdf file (branch list only) 192- 192-Saturday 10 October 2009: 192-Branch 03 Table Sale at Rosebank Rd primary School hall 192- 192-Further details on the above can be seen at: 192-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/sales.pdf 192-==== 192-12-16 October 2009 192- 192-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 192-http://nzartconference.cjb.net/nzartconference/index.html 192-There are links for the above two CONFERENCES on the NZART Web HOME page 192-==== 192-The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 192-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/wia-arrl-weekly-news.pdf 192-******* 192-Break-In and Infoline Information 192- 192-Break-In - From the Break-In Editor John ZL3IB 192-1. Closing Date Reminder: Copy for the NOVEMBER/DECEMBER issue of Break-In closes on 10-NOVEMBER-2009. 192- 192-2. Document File Format: Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 192- 192-3. Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 192- 192-4. Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 192-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 192- 192-Copy for the AREC Break-In Column - From Geoff ZL3QR 192-The close-of-copy date is the 03-NOVEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 192-==== 192-Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 192-Please send an e-mail to the address at the end of this bulletin or see instructions on the NZART web page at: 192-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 192-==== 192-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 192-OBs FOR 2009=SEP-27 OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 192- 192-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 27-SEPTEMBER-2009, * and 192-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 04-OCTOBER-2009 * 192- 192-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=OCT-04-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 192- 192-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 192- 192-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 192- 192-193- 193-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 193 193-04-OCTOBER-2009 193-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 193- 193-Greetings 193-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 193-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 193- 193-In This Issue 193-*From The Business Manager Debby Morgan ZL2TDM 193-*NZART Monitoring System Report 193-*The Rhododendron Festival Award/Dan Wilkinson Contest 2009 193-*Change to NZART E-mail and Web Progress Report 193-*Contest News 193-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 193-==HF Contests 193-*Upcoming Events 193-*Break-In and Infoline Information 193-*Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 193-*Attachments for Branches: 193-NZART Headquarters Infoline 193.doc, and 193-Rhodo Rules 2009.pdf 193-******* 193-From The Business Manager Debby Morgan ZL2TDM 193-Debby says...with the IARU Region 3 triennial conference in Christchurch almost upon us, it's time to let you know that this office will be closed from Friday 9th October until Tuesday 20th October as I will attending the conference. 193- 193-Any urgent enquiries can be made to my cell phone 027 450 8979 while I am away. 193- 193-The office will also be closed tomorrow Monday 5th October due to unforeseen circumstances. 193- 193-Subscriptions for 2010 are now due, please pay before the end of November to take advantage of the $10 rebate. 193- 193-If you know of anyone interested in sitting the amateur radio exam, please in the first instance get them to take a look at our web page on the examination process and sample papers. 193- 193-It offers comprehensive information on what is required, how to study and the costs involved to obtain a call sign and certificate of competency. More importantly it includes contact details for examination supervisors in their area and branch information should they wish to talk to an amateur first hand. 193- 193-I receive a number of calls from people who have contacted a branch only to be told to call me. Remember this is the first point of contact for these 'would be' amateurs and it's the most important. If they do not get the information they seek, or are told to try various people this can be off putting, first impressions are lasting so it's up to us all to encourage those who seek advice on "How to become an Amateur" and make it memorable for them. 193- 193-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 193-******* 193-NZART Monitoring System Report 193-Here are several links: 193- 193-One is the IARUMS R3 database, possibly the first of its kind covering 2006 through to July 2009 - very useful for cross referencing purposing, when deciding whether a signal is an intruder or not. 193- 193-http://www.iaru-r3.org/ms/r3msnl.htm 193- 193-Plus a database of cluster spots of intruders from July 2006 through to August 2009 193- 193-http://www.iaru-r3.org/ms/r3msnl.htm 193- 193-Another good reference is the ITU terrestrial monitoring files for cross reference purposes. 193- 193-http://www.itu.int/ITU- R/terrestrial/monitoring/files/pdffiles/321.pdf 193-http://www.itu.int/ITU- R/terrestrial/monitoring/files/pdffiles/322.pdf and 193-http://www.itu.int/ITU- R/terrestrial/monitoring/files/pdffiles/323.pdf 193- 193-Plus 193- 193-A report from the UK: 193- 193-The Russian radar ABM2 is daily abusing 14255 kHz with 10 kHz spread and 50 pulses/sec. 193-Every morning at about 08 - 10 UTC. Location: North West of Smolensk. 193- 193-Any reports appreciated. 193- 193-73 193-John 193-de ZL1GWE 193-Monitoring System Coordinator NZART 193-******* 193-The Rhododendron Festival Award/Dan Wilkinson Contest 2009 193-For NZ Branches, an attached pdf file contains the details 193- 193-The New Plymouth Website also has the details. Please see: 193-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nparc/index.html 193-******* 193-Change to NZART E-mail and Web Progress Report 193-The NZ server is up and running with the NZART Web installed. 193- 193-The next step is to load the e-mail names which should be done in a week or so. When this is completed a tested successfully a date will be set for the change over. 193- 193-Jamie Pye 193-******* 193-Contest News 193- 193-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 193-Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up 5 December 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 193- 6 December 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 193- 193-The rules are available at: 193-http://www.vhf.org.nz/VHF-UHF-SHF-ContestRules 193- 193-Logs should be sent within two weeks, to: 193-zl2wa@clear.net.nz with Contest Log in the subject line, 193-or by post to: 193-Contest Manager, Wellington VHF Group, P.O. Box 12-259, Thorndon, Wellington 193-==== 193-HF Contests 193- 193-CONTEST BRIEFS 193-2009 OCEANIA CONTESTS - ALL BAND CW 193-CW Contest - 10 October 2009 and 11 October 2009 - 0800 - 0800 UTC 193-For details please see: http://www.oceaniadxcontest.com 193- 193-2009 CQ WORLD WIDE CONTESTS 193-SSB Section - 0000 UTC, 24th October through to 2359 UTC 25th October 193-CW Section - 0000 UTC, 28th November through to 2359 UTC, 29th November 193-Contest Rules and Other Operating Information: http://www.cqww.com/ 193- 193-2009 STRAIGHT KEY NIGHT ACTIVITY 193-When - 1 November 2008 (SUNDAY) 193-Time - 2000 NZDT until 2300 NZDT 193-Band - 80m (3.5mhz) Mode - CW Only 193-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/2008/2008-nzart-straight-key- night-rules.pdf 193- 193-******* 193-Upcoming Events 193- 193-Saturday 10 October 2009: 193-Branch 03 Table Sale at Rosebank Rd primary School hall 193- 193-Further details on the above can be seen at: 193-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/sales.pdf 193-==== 193-12-16 October 2009 193- 193-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 193-http://nzartconference.cjb.net/nzartconference/index.html 193-There are links for the above two CONFERENCES on the NZART Web HOME page 193-==== 193-The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 193-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/wia-arrl-weekly-news.pdf 193-******* 193-Break-In and Infoline Information 193- 193-Break-In - From the Break-In Editor John ZL3IB 193-1. Closing Date Reminder: Copy for the NOVEMBER/DECEMBER issue of Break-In closes on 10-NOVEMBER-2009. 193- 193-2. Document File Format: Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 193- 193-3. Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 193- 193-4. Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 193-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 193- 193-Copy for the AREC Break-In Column - From Geoff ZL3QR 193-The close-of-copy date is the 03-NOVEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 193-==== 193-Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 193-Please send an e-mail to the address at the end of this bulletin or see instructions on the NZART web page at: 193-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 193-==== 193-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 193-OBs FOR 2009=OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 193- 193-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 25-OCTOBER-2009, * and 193-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 18-OCTOBER-2009 * 193- 193-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=OCT-18 NOV-08-22 DEC-06-20 193- 193-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 193- 193-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 193- 193-194- 194-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 194 194-18-OCTOBER-2009 194-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 194- 194-Greetings 194-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 194- 194-In This Issue 194-*Digital Futures Discussion Document 194-*October FMTAG Notes 194-*NZART Monitoring System Report 194-*Update to FMTAG Form 10 in October-2009 194-*The Results of Getting Your Amateur License in a Weekend 194-*Second Block Course/Weekend Study Course Proposed 194-*The Rhododendron Festival Award/Dan Wilkinson Contest 2009 194-*IARU Regional Conference Hailed A Success 194-*Kapiti Branch 69 Sale and Social 194-*Contest News 194-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 194-==HF Contests 194-*Upcoming Events 194-*The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 194-*Break-In and Infoline Information 194-*Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 194-*Attachments for Branches: 194-NZART Headquarters Infoline 194.doc 194-******* 194-Digital Futures Discussion Document 194- 194-The submitted paper on Digital Futures Discussion Document may be inspected at: 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/policies/digital-futures-submission- final.pdf 194- 194-The paper answers Question 12 "Do you agree with the proposal not to provide for Amateur television services in the UHF band? Please give reasons for your view." 194- 194-The NZART paper strongly disagrees with this proposal and gives detailed reasons why it disagrees. 194-******* 194-October FMTAG Notes 194- 194-At its October meeting, NZART Council approved the publication of the following notes for the information of, and seeking comments from, NZART members. 194- 194-Any comments should be sent to FMTAG at: 194- 194-fmtag@nzart.org.nz 194- 194-MEMBER COMMENTS ON 2400 MHz BANDPLAN (July/August Break-In) 194- 194-1. Three members have indicated support for the proposed "below 2400 MHz" bandplan, without providing additional information. 194- 194-2. Three members gave useful information on local non-Amateur band usage and/or the experience in overseas countries, such as Australia, where most weak signal work now takes place just above 2403 MHz. 194- 194-3. Three members, being the owners of commercially-made Japanese transceivers, which do not operate, or are difficult or impossible to modify to operate, on the proposed frequencies below 2400 MHz, have strongly objected to the proposed bandplan. The models involved are ICOM IC-970 including the ICOM UX-98 module, Kenwood TM-2400, and Maki Denki UTV-2400E. 194- 194-4. One member described his direction-finder activities, locating the sources of non-Amateur transmissions between 2400 and 2450 MHz in his vicinity. He reports that their energy density seems to fall off below 2405 MHz. He also reported on his investigation into the behaviour of these non-Amateur transmissions in the presence of an un-modulated carrier (10 Watts into an omni-directional antenna): unsophisticated cordless telephones continued trying to make contact even though they became non-functional, while most of the frequency-hopping or pseudo-wideband-noise types eventually avoided frequencies in the vicinity of the un-modulated carrier and moved elsewhere in the band. 194- 194-5. One member pointed out that we are likely to lose the frequencies below 2400 MHz at the next World Radio Conference, as these have been identified for Next Generation radio services, by various national Radio Administrations. 194- 194-Taking all the above comments into consideration, FMTAG suggests that a long-term solution, likely to be acceptable to the majority, would be to locate the narrowband segment somewhere close to, but above, 2400 MHz, and seeks further comments from all members, including from the authors of the "move to below 2400 MHz" proposal. 194- 194-INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 194- 194-Published for the information of, and seeking comments from, NZART members. 194- 194-Branch 86 Suburban ARC has applied for a 70 cm D-STAR Digital Voice repeater, to be located at Musick Point, at map reference NZ260 R11 799820. The repeater transmit frequency will be 439.575 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 434.575 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 194- 194-Branch 86 Suburban ARC has applied for a 23 cm D-STAR Digital Voice repeater, to be located at Musick Point, at map reference NZ260 R11 799820. The repeater transmit frequency will be 1293.625 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 1273.625 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 194- 194-Branch 86 Suburban ARC has applied for a 23 cm D-STAR Digital Data repeater, to be located at Musick Point, at map reference NZ260 R11 799820. The repeater transmit frequency will be 1294.625 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 1274.625 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 194- 194-FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 194- 194-None this month. 194- 194-KEEP YOUR BEACON OR LINK OR REPEATER LICENCE UP TO DATE 194- 194-Please contact FMTAG before making changes to the operation of your beacon, link or repeater, to ensure that the licence can be modified in time to match the proposed changes. 194- 194-The MED issues a Warning, or Infringement Notice, with an attached Instant Fine, when it discovers that the equipment doesn't match the licence: 194- 194-1. Unlicensed equipment, 194-2. Location error of 100 metres, or more, 194-3. Wrong frequency, 194-4. Excessive power, 194-5. Excessive bandwidth. 194- 194-The size of the instant fine is at the discretion of the Issuing Officer. Typical fines usually start at a minimum of $250 for individuals, and $1250 for corporate bodies, per infringement. 194- 194-COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 194- 194-Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters and recommendations, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 194- 194-Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to- point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site: 194- 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/fmtag.html 194- 194-Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to fmtag@nzart.org.nz 194-******* 194-NZART Monitoring System Report 194- 194-Any reports please inform MS@nzart.org.nz or ZL1GWE directly. 194- 194-"QRG: 14002.2 kHz - African pirate net in USB, every morning (06 - 09 utc and later, also in the noons and evenings) - operating like a phoneline - unknown tribal language - about 180 degrees from Germany, possibly Central Africa or Angola. No calls, only names. NGO? Missionaries? They only understand QRM. 194-QRG: 7117.0 kHz - F1B/F1A - 50 Bd, 1000 Hz shift, Russian Airforce Moscow, ident "REA4". The ident is transmitted in CW on the mark-QRG 7117.5 every full hour +40 minutes. forty minutes - sri! 194-73 from Wolf, DK2OM" 194- 194-73 194-John 194-de ZL1GWE 194-Monitoring System Coordinator NZART 194-******* 194-Update to FMTAG Form 10 in October-2009 194- 194-Repeater/Beacon/Link etc. NZART FORM 10 194-(revised: 2009-10-01) 194-Please fill in the details and send by email to: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 194-Application date: 194-Originating Branch name and number: 194-Trustees (two required) 194-Trustee 1 (also the nominated MED contact person) 194-Name: 194-Callsign: 194-NZART membership number (on Break-In wrapper): 194-Phone number: 194-Email address: 194-Trustee 2 194-Name: 194-Callsign: 194-NZART membership number (on Break-In wrapper): 194-Phone number: 194-Email address: 194-Location in NZ Metric Grid coordinates from Terralink map: 194-MED site name, or name on Terralink map: 194-Site ground height on Terralink map: 194-Desired name of station in Call Book: 194-Owner of site: 194-Owner of building housing station: 194-Are there "Suppressed Records" services at or near the site? YES NO 194-Type of station: Amateur H 194-Voice repeater (Y/N): Digipeater (Y/N): 194-Data repeater (Y/N): ATV Repeater (Y/N): 194-National System repeater (Y/N): STSP repeater (Y/N): 194-Beacon (Y/N): Beacon callsign requested: 194-Other (give details): 194-Band for this station: 194-Receive location: Amateur Mobile Area 194-Antenna configuration: 194-Antenna polarisation: 194-Antenna gain (dB isotropic): 194-Antenna height above ground (m): 194-Distances to other nearby antennas (m): 194-Direction(s) of maximum radiation (degrees true), or omni: 194-Feeder loss (dB) or feeder type and length: 194-Transmit circulator make and model number: 194-Transmit Duplexer or Output Filter make and model number: 194-Transmit Duplexer or Output Filter loss (dB): 194-Transmit modulation mode: 194-Receive Duplexer or Input Filter make and model number: 194-Receive Duplexer or Input Filter loss (dB): 194-Receive modulation mode: 194-Make of Tx: Model of Tx: 194-Make of Rx: Model of Rx: 194-Transmitter output power (W): dBW EIRP: dBW 194-Main Power source Mains (Y/N): Solar (Y/N): 194-Other (Y/N): Backup power source (Y/N): 194- 194-Copy of minutes of Branch meeting approving construction: 194-Comments and/or System diagram/description: 194- 194-Details checked by MED-Approved Radio Certifier/Engineer number 194-Please make payment of $50 to NZART HQ, by cheque or to BNZ Upper Hutt: 194-02 0772 0209760 00 Please email FMTAG when payment has been made. 194-******* 194-The Results of Getting Your Amateur License in a Weekend 194- 194-The Hawke's Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc. ran an amateur radio study course over the weekend of 5th and 6th of September 2009. 194- 194-They had eight candidates attend the two day event with their conculsion below. 194- 194-"So what did the weekend experiment prove? 194- 194-I think that we can draw the following conclusions: 194- 194-* You never know where potential amateur radio operations will come from. Clues to a good resource are friends of existing radio amateurs. 194- 194-* It is probably a myth that there is any particular age that the hobby attracts. Targeting one age group without targeting all age groups is folly. 194- 194-* It is possible to source quality candidates and train them to pass the examination over the weekend. It should not be just training to answer the questions. Much emphasis should be placed on the teaching of as much of our craft as possible. 194- 194-* Precision planning combined with excellence in teaching is a foremost requirement for success. 194- 194-* A weekend such as this only allows the candidates to gain a piece of paper and a callsign. It does not make them amateur radio operators. The mentoring help by all members of the local clubs will help them achieve what they want to accomplish in our hobby. The "Entry Level licence" debate will still rage on over the next few years. The Hawke's Bay Amateur Radio Club's experience has little to do with alternative views on changing our existing licensing regime. We do feel however, that the existing examination requirement is not really an impediment to anyone becoming a radio amateur. This weekend was all about having some fun, doing something different and gaining new people to enjoy our hobby and it succeeded. 194- 194-Our heartiest congratulations to the new hams, Andrew ZL2AJD, James ZL2OO, Peter ZL4KR, Gary ZL1GA, Peter ZL2AK, Jan ZL2CZE and Campbell ZL2CCM. Amateur radio is a great hobby. 194- 194-We wish you well. 194- 194-73, Lee ZL2AL, Warren ZL2AJ and Peter ZL2LF 194-Hawke's Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc." 194- 194-Thank you Lee, ZL2AL, for the full report and pictures, which can be found on the NZART Web at: 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/exam-weekend.html 194-******* 194-Second Block Course/Weekend Study Course Proposed 194- 194-Hawke's Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc. is running a second block course this year if there is enough demand. Please let all know of this. 194- 194-21st / 22nd of November. 194- 194-More info to follow. 194-Please send all expressions of interest to warren@technaserve.com 194- 194-Regards, 194-Warren Harris 194-ZL2AJ 194-Technaserve Ltd 194-******* 194-The Rhododendron Festival Award/Dan Wilkinson Contest 2009 194- 194-The New Plymouth Website also has the details. Please see: 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nparc/index.html 194-******* 194-IARU Regional Conference Hailed A Success 194- 194-The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 3, 14th Triennial Conference was held on 12-16 October, hosted by the NZART in Christchurch, New Zealand. 194- 194-Delegates from 10 member societies (ARRL, ARSI, CRSA, HARTS, JARL, KARL, NZART, ORARI, SARTS and WIA), with RAST, RSGB and VARC being represented by proxy. Also attending was the IARU President Tim Ellam VE6SH and Vice President Ole Garspetad LA2RR, from Region 1 President Hans Timmerman PB2T and Secretary Dennis Green ZS4BS and Region 2 Secretary Ramon Santoyo XE1KK. 194- 194-The IARU R3 Directors had identified two topics, the IARU Monitoring System, and emergency communications, as being highly important, and major decisions were made on both of them. 194- 194-Three working groups were established: 194- 194-* The IARU Monitoring System (MS) 194- 194-* Policy matters that included education, training, development of amateur radio and international and regional conferences involving radio administrations 194- 194-* Operational and Technical Matters, including emergency communications, the IARU R3 Award and band plans 194- 194-The Conference agenda included five documents on the IARU MS that generally sought a review and reinvigoration of this important activity. A special working group was established with Peter Young VK3MV appointed chairman and Rod Stafford W6ROD as secretary. 194- 194-The amateur services must take action to protect their bands, the Conference heard, because without complaints about an intruder causing harmful interference, it may be claimed that there is no breach of the ITU Radio Regulations. 194- 194-There was keen interest and participation in that working group. As a result of its work, the Conference resolved to acknowledge the contributions over many years of the IARU MS Region 3 Coordinator Arasu Monohar VU2UR. 194- 194-The Conference identified the need to update and modernise the IARU protocols and procedures to effectively deal with intruders causing harmful interference in the amateur radio bands. 194- 194-A package of proposed measures adopted by the Conference included greater coordination between the IARU MS coordinators in the three IARU regions, a single website to more effectively collect data on intruders and to record action being taken on them, and to provide information to assist those submitting intruder observation reports. 194- 194-The Conference confirmed the importance of participation in regional telecommunication organisations, which are setting directions on regulatory matters that could impact on amateur services. IARU member societies are encouraged to be involved in that activity, where possible. 194- 194-The regional telecommunication organisation's decisions significantly influence the decisions taken by the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC), with the next being in January 2012. 194- 194-The NZART received praise for a number of its initiatives. One was its "ZL3 Buildathon" project that involved the encouragement of electronic project construction in schools and elsewhere in the community to lift the profile of amateur radio. Another was the 'Radio WAVE' project that demonstrates the principles of radio frequency propagation, polarity and effective radiated power. 194- 194-The Conference heard that the Amsat-ZL's KiwiSAT amateur satellite project was undergoing final development. Some difficulties has arisen because of the US restrictions on the export of technology. KiwiSAT was expected to be ready for launch in 2010, although no decision has been made on launching it into orbit. 194- 194-A total of nine documents on the agenda referred to emergency communications and amateur radio. ORARI and CRSA were highly commended on the role that they and radio amateurs had played in Indonesia and China after major natural disasters. 194- 194-The Conference considered the concept of emergency centre of activity (CoA) frequencies worthwhile, and adopted 3.600, 7.110, 14.300, 18.160 and 21.360 MHz. These have been immediately included in the IARU R3 Band Plans. 194- 194-CoA are not spot frequencies, but starting points + or - 5 kHz, are not the only frequencies to be used, and are not mode specific and should be considered as being 'all modes'. 194- 194-The Conference also encouraged radio societies and emergency groups to include in their planning and training, how best to publicise the role of radio amateurs during emergencies and make it known internationally. 194- 194-Among the other agenda items considered were ARDF, better utilisation of all allocated amateur bands, BPL/PLT, EMC, visitor licensing, liaison between societies and the radio administrations in their nations, operating ethics and standards, and support for the development of amateur radio in the region. 194- 194-An election was required for the five-member IARU R3 Directors, with Michael Owen VK3KI, Shizuo Endo JE1MUI, Peter Lake ZL2AZ, Gopal Madhavan VU2GMN and Joong-Guen Rhee HL1AQQ being re- elected. The Directors then nominated Michael VK3KI as their chairman, which was endorsed by Conference. The Secretary, Jay Oka JA1TRC, was elected unopposed. 194- 194-Michael VK3KI described the Conference as one of the most constructive and friendly he had attended. He said the credit for that goes to all who participated in the meaningful discussions resulting in productive outcomes. 194- 194-All in attendance were in praise of the NZART organising committee, headed by Terry Carrell ZL3QL, who also took on the role of Conference Chairman, contributing greatly to its success. Sue Carrell and Mary Rogers ran a full women's program during the week for the wives of delegates and visitors. 194- 194-The IARU recognised the work of Bob Knowles ZL1BAD on his retirement as the IARU MS Coordinator, a position he held for more than 20 years. 194- 194-The Conference elected Peter Young VK3MV as the IARU R3 Regional IARU MS Coordinator. All other regional coordinators were reappointed. 194- 194-The Conference received two invitations, one from ORARI for Bali, Indonesia, and another from VARC for Ho-Chi-Minh City, Vietnam to host the next Conference. The delegates voted in favour of accepting the VARC invitation for the 15th Conference in late 2012. 194-******* 194-Kapiti Branch 69 Sale and Social 194- 194-Kapiti Branch 69 will be holding its Sale and Social at the club's rooms on Saturday 31 October. This is a good opportunity to meet old friends and new Hams for a chat...and to pick up or dispose of some worthwhile gear. 194- 194-The sale will start at 9am and refreshments will, as usual, be available at a small cost. 194-73 de Bill ZL2BIL 194-****** 194-Contest News 194- 194-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 194-Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up 194-5 December 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 194-6 December 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 194- 194-The rules are available at: 194-http://www.vhf.org.nz/VHF-UHF-SHF-ContestRules 194- 194-Logs should be sent within two weeks, to: 194-zl2wa@clear.net.nz with Contest Log in the subject line, 194-or by post to: 194-Contest Manager, Wellington VHF Group, P.O. Box 12-259, Thorndon, Wellington 194-==== 194-HF Contests 194- 194-2009 CQ WORLD WIDE CONTESTS 194-SSB Section - 0000 UTC, 24th October through to 2359 UTC 25th October 194-CW Section - 0000 UTC, 28th November through to 2359 UTC, 29th November 194-Contest Rules and Other Operating Information: http://www.cqww.com/ 194- 194-2009 STRAIGHT KEY NIGHT ACTIVITY 194-When - 1 November 2008 (SUNDAY) 194-Time - 2000 NZDT until 2300 NZDT 194-Band - 80m (3.5 MHz) Mode - CW Only 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/2008/2008-nzart-straight-key- night-rules.html 194- 194-2010 JOCK WHITE MEMORIAL FIELD DAY CONTEST 194-When:- Saturday, 27th February 2010 and Sunday 28th February 2010 194-Times :- Saturday 1500 NZDT until 2400 NZDT and Sunday 0600 NZDT until 1500 NZDT 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/2010/jwfd-rules.html 194-******* 194-Upcoming Events 194- 194-30th October 2009 to 8th November 2009 inclusive 194-The Rhododendron Festival Award/Dan Wilkinson Contest 2009 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nparc/index.html 194- 194-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 194-http://nzartconference.cjb.net 194-==== 194-The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/wia-arrl-weekly-news.html 194-******* 194-Break-In and Infoline Information 194- 194-Break-In - From the Break-In Editor John ZL3IB 194-1. Closing Date Reminder: Copy for the NOVEMBER/DECEMBER issue of Break-In closes on 10-NOVEMBER-2009. 194- 194-2. Document File Format: Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 194- 194-3. Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 194- 194-4. Break-In Contents Index from 1947 can be found at: 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 194- 194-Copy for the AREC Break-In Column - From Geoff ZL3QR 194-The close-of-copy date is the 03-NOVEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 194-==== 194-Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 194-Please send an e-mail to the address at the end of this bulletin or see instructions on the NZART web page at: 194-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 194-==== 194-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 194-OBs FOR 2009=OCT-25 NOV-29 DEC-20 194- 194-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 25-OCTOBER-2009, * and 194-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 08-NOVEMBER-2009 * 194- 194-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=NOV-22 DEC-06-20 194- 194-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 194- 194-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 194- 194-195- 195-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 195 195-08-NOVEMBER-2009 195-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 195- 195-Greetings 195-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 195-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 195- 195-In This Issue 195-*From The Business Manager Debby Morgan ZL2TDM 195-==Examination Supervisors 195-==NZART Examination Supervisor Appointment Process 195-==NZART HQ Change of Hours 195-*FMTAG Notes For November 2009 195-==Further Call For Comments - 2400 MHz Band Plan 195-==Final Recommendations to NZART Council 195-==The IARU Region 3 Newsletter -- Headlines and Internet URLs 195-*Wellington Radio EXPO '10 195-*Second Block Course/Weekend Study Course Proposed 195-*Contest News 195-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 195-==HF Contests 195-*Upcoming Events 195-*Break-In and Infoline Information 195-*Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 195-*Attachments for Branches: 195-NZART Headquarters Infoline 195.doc 195-******* 195-From The Business Manager Debby Morgan ZL2TDM 195-Hi all... sorry for my memory lapse last issue, I was so carried away with attending the IARU triennial conference in Christchurch, I neglected to write a note and tell of all my experiences down there. 195- 195-I am sure by now you will all have heard from the various NZART attendees at the meeting and also from the NZART President of the great success and camaraderie that was felt by all societies in attendance. Suffice to say...there is still a very positive spirit out there regarding amateur radio...and more importantly the need for such communication during recent natural disasters, that affected so many in such a short space of time. 195- 195-Examination Supervisors 195-There has been a considerable number of applications coming through for examination supervisors, therefore I felt it timely that all should be aware of the policy on approving these people. 195- 195-NZART Examination Supervisor Appointment Process 195-A Policy Statement by NZART Council 195- 195-The NZART ARX will accept nominations from Branches of NZART for the position of Examination Supervisor following receipt of the following: 195- 195-* A copy of the minutes from the meeting of the nominating Branch in which the motion was passed nominating the candidate for the position. 195- 195-* Two nominee character references from members of the nominating branch who also must be members of NZART. 195- 195-* Confirmation that the nominee is a member of NZART. On receipt of the above the NZART ARX will check with the NZART General Secretary that the membership details of the nominee and referees are in order. 195- 195-The nomination and supporting documentation is then sent to NZART Council for acceptance. 195- 195-If NZART Council chooses not to approve the nomination it is not under obligation to disclose reasons. 195- 195-Note: successful nominees must remain a member of NZART while occupying the position. 195- 195-NZART HQ Change of Hours 195-Council approved a recommendation of the Finance Management Group for headquarters to review current operating hours. 195- 195-As from 1 December 2009, NZART Headquarters will be open for three full days per week, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY from 9am to 5pm. These days were chosen as they will have the least impact of statutory holidays in a year. 195- 195-This effectively reduces my working time from 25 hours per week to 24, however may see this reduce further in the longer term. 195- 195-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 195-******* 195-FMTAG Notes For November 2009 195-At its November 2009, NZART Council approved publication of these notes. 195- 195-Further Call For Comments - 2400 MHz Band Plan 195-NZART Council invites comments on the establishment of an alternative Narrow Band Mode segment on frequencies just above 2400 MHz. Members should send their comments to FMTAG: 195- 195-fmtag@nzart.org.nz 195- 195-INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS TO NZART COUNCIL 195-None this month. 195- 195-Final Recommendations to NZART Council 195-First published as Interim Recommendations in September/October 2009 Break-In. 195- 195-Branch 22 Marlborough has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater, to be located at Jamies Knob, at map reference NZ260 P28 026586. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 195- 195-Branch 22 Marlborough has applied for a 4575 APRS Digipeater to be located at Kaikoura, at map reference NZ260 O31 673650. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 195- 195-Branch 26 Nelson has applied for a 2-metre APRS Digipeater, to be located at Takaka Hill, map reference NZ260 N26 983206. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 195- 195-Branch 26 Nelson has applied for a 2-metre APRS Digipeater, to be located at Fringed Hill, map reference NZ260 O27 366886. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 195- 195-Branch 26 Nelson has applied for a 2-metre APRS Digipeater, to be located at Mt. Murchison, map reference NZ260 M29 683418. The transmit and receive frequency will be 144.575 MHz, in accordance with the band plan on page 7-15 of Call Book. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 195- 195-Branch 63 Upper Hutt has applied for a 23-centimetre repeater, to be located at Mt. Climie, map reference NZ260 899041. The repeater's transmit frequency will be 1292.000 MHz and its receive frequency will be 1272.000 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 195- 195-Branch 66 Auckland VHF has applied for a 23-centimetre beacon, in accordance with the revised beacon band plan, to be located at Klondyke, map reference NZ260 705258. The transmit frequency will be 1296.253 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 195- 195-Branch 74 Wellington VHF has applied for a 955 repeater at Ngaio Reservoir, map reference NZ260 R27 594933. The repeater transmit frequency will be 439.550 MHz and the repeater receive frequency will be 434.550 MHz. An engineering evaluation confirms that there will be no interference to other stations. 195- 195-COMMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 195-Please send your comments and suggestions on the above matters and recommendations, and on any other FMTAG matters, by e-mail to: fmtag@nzart.org.nz 195- 195-Applications for repeaters, beacons, digipeaters, point-to- point links, and so on, should be made on the latest version of FMTAG Form 10. The latest versions of FMTAG Form 10, and the explanatory Form 10A, are available on the NZART web site: 195- 195-http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/fmtag.html 195- 195-Completed forms should be sent by e-mail to fmtag@nzart.org.nz 195- 195-END 195-******* 195-The IARU Region 3 Newsletter -- Headlines and Internet URLs 195-Issue 15 - July to October 2009, Released November 2009 195- 195->>> HEADLINES <<< 195-* A Word from the Chairman of IARU Region 3 - Michael Owen VK3KI 195-* 14th IARU Region 3 Conference Christchurch 12 - 16 October 2009 195-* Monitoring System (MS) 195-* Amateur Radio Education 195-* Emergency Communications 195-* Emergency CoA for Region 3 195-* ARDF 195-* Region 3 Directors for the next three years 195-* Regional Coordinators 195-* IARU Region 3 Band revised 195-* Region 3 Conference in 2012 195-* Bush fires, earthquakes and tropical storms 195-* JOTA a success 195-* Preparations underway for WRC-12 195-* WIA celebrates 100 years 195-* Region III Award 195-* Reminder- 2012 International YL Meet in Adelaide 195-* The 2009 Seanet 195-* Expansion of 40 Meter band 195- 195-MS Word version of this newsletter is available at 195-http://www.iaru-r3.org/news/r3nl-09-10.doc 195- 195-Acrobat PDF version is also available at 195-http://www.iaru-r3.org/news/r3nl-09-10.pdf 195- 195-Hyper Text Markup Language, HTML version, is available at 195-http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/r3nl-09-10.html 195-******* 195-Wellington Radio EXPO '10 195- 195-Date: Saturday 27 March 2010 195-Location: Knox Church Hall, High Street, Lower Hutt 195- 195-Vendors: doors open at 7.00 am 195- 195-Public: doors open at 10.00 am 195- 195-Proudly supported by the Combined Amateur Radio Clubs of Wellington. 195-******* 195-******* 195-Second Block Course/Weekend Study Course Proposed 195- 195-Hawke's Bay Amateur Radio Club Inc. is running a second block course this year if there is enough demand. Please let all know of this. 195- 195-21st / 22nd of November. 195- 195-More info to follow. 195-Please send all expressions of interest to warren@technaserve.com 195- 195-Regards, 195-Warren Harris 195-ZL2AJ 195-Technaserve Ltd 195-******* 195-Contest News 195- 195-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 195-Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up 195-5 December 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 195-6 December 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 195- 195-The rules are available at: 195-http://www.vhf.org.nz/VHF-UHF-SHF-ContestRules 195- 195-Logs should be sent within two weeks, to: 195-zl2wa@clear.net.nz with Contest Log in the subject line, 195-or by post to: 195-Contest Manager, Wellington VHF Group, P.O. Box 12-259, Thorndon, Wellington 195-==== 195-HF Contests 195- 195-KIWI DIGITAL MODES GROUP TWIN SPRINT CONTEST 5/6-DEC 195-http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/digital-contest-dec.html 195- 195-2009 CQ WORLD WIDE CONTESTS 195-CW Section - 0000 UTC, 28th November through to 2359 UTC, 29th November 195-Contest Rules and Other Operating Information: http://www.cqww.com/ 195- 195-2010 JOCK WHITE MEMORIAL FIELD DAY CONTEST 195-When:- Saturday, 27th February 2010 and Sunday 28th February 2010 195-Times :- Saturday 1500 NZDT until 2400 NZDT and Sunday 0600 NZDT until 1500 NZDT 195-http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/2010/jwfd-rules.html 195-******* 195-Upcoming Events 195- 195-Wellington Radio EXPO '10 195-27 March 2010, Knox Church Hall, Lower Hutt 195- 195-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 195-http://nzartconference.cjb.net 195-******* 195-Break-In, Infoline and General Information 195- 195-Break-In - From the Break-In Editor John ZL3IB 195-1. Closing Date Reminder: Copy for the NOVEMBER/DECEMBER issue of Break-In closes on 10-NOVEMBER-2009. 195- 195-2. Document File Format: Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 195- 195-3. Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 195- 195-4. Break-In Contents Index from 1957 can be found at: 195-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 195- 195-Copy for the AREC Break-In Column - From Geoff ZL3QR 195-The close-of-copy date is the 03-NOVEMBER-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 195-==== 195-The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 195-http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/wia-arrl-weekly-news.html 195-==== 195-Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 195-Please send an e-mail to the address at the end of this bulletin or see instructions on the NZART web page at: 195-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 195-==== 195-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 195-OBs FOR 2009=NOV-29 DEC-20 195-OBs FOR 2010 195-FEB-28 MAR-28 APR-25 MAY-30 JUN-08-27 195-JUL-25 AUG-29 SEP-26 OCT-31 NOV-28 DEC-19 195- 195-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 29-NOVEMBER-2009, * and 195-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 22-NOVEMBER-2009 * 195- 195-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=DEC-06-20 195- 195-INFOLINE 2010 SUNDAY 195-JAN-17 FEB-07-21 MAR-07-21 APR-04-18 MAY-09-23 JUN-13-27 195-JUL-04-18 AUG-08-22 SEP-05-19 OCT-03-17 NOV-07-21 DEC-05-19 195- 195-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 195- 195-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 195- 195-196- 196-NZART Headquarters Infoline Issue 196 196-22-NOVEMBER-2009 196-NZART Website: http://www.nzart.org.nz/ 196- 196-Greetings 196-Welcome to Headquarters-Infoline a twice-monthly bulletin of news from NZART Headquarters e-mailed directly to Branches, the amateur radio packet Bulletin Board Service and to others that subscribe through the NZART Website at: 196-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 196- 196-In This Issue 196-*From The Business Manager Debby Morgan ZL2TDM 196-==NZART HQ Office Hours 196-==Remits 196-==Final call for 2010 subscriptions at the reduced rate. 196-*New Web-Page Antennas & Planning 196-*Updates from NZART Monitoring Service Coordinator 196-*NZART World Wide Web 196-==URLs Changes 196-==Progress Report on Transferring the NZART Web and E-mail Services to NZ 196-*Contest News 196-==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 196-==HF Contests 196-*Upcoming Events 196-*Break-In and Infoline Information 196-*Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 196-*Attachments for Branches: 196-NZART Headquarters Infoline 196.doc 196-******* 196-From The Business Manager Debby Morgan ZL2TDM 196-NZART HQ Office Hours 196-As from 1 December 2009, NZART headquarters office hours will be from 9am to 4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. It will NOT be open Monday's and Friday's however if urgent a simple call to the office will advise my cell phone details, so you contact me. 196- 196-Remits 196-It is time again for branches to consider any remits they wish Council to consider for the AGM in 2010. 196-Could all branch secretaries please send these in writing, either by post or e-mail before the 31st December 2009. 196- 196-Final call for 2010 subscriptions at the reduced rate. 196-If you wish to take advantage of the $10 discount applicable to your NZART subscription, please forward your payment on or before the end of this month. 196- 196-Talk soon...Debby ZL2TDM 196-******* 196-New Web-Page Antennas & Planning 196- 196-A new web-page can be found on the NZART Web-Site at: 196-http://www.nzart.org.nz/anten-plan/index.html 196- 196-Antennas and Planning contains information relating to local authority planning and how it affects amateur radio antenna installations. 196- 196-The current issues are 196- 196-a) Wellington City District Plan Change No 74 196- 196-Submissions have been made and further submissions close on 4 December. 196- 196-A proforma further submission will appear on the web-site in a day or so, and all amateurs, whether NZART members or not, are invited to make a further submission. 196- 196-You can use the proforma or write your own further submission. 196- 196-b) Proposed Taurange District Plan 196- 196-Submissions close on 15 December. A summary will be published and further submissions will then be invited. 196- 196-Remember -- these are the only opportunities we get to persuade the Councils to meet our reasonable needs, so that antenna installations can be erected as permitted uses, and without the problems that can occur with overly restrictive planning rules and vexatious neighbours. 196- 196-Visit these pages often to keep abreast of ongoing planning developments. 196- 196-For further information email mnewman@nzart.org.nz 196-******* 196-Updates from NZART Monitoring Service Coordinator 196- 196-VU2UR B.L. Manohar was not re-elected recently for Region 3 Monitoring Service Coordinator. 196- 196-He has been replaced by Peter Young, VK3MV Australia E-mail: spy4@tpg.com.au 196- 196-By the way were you aware that New Zealand actually had OTHR (Over The Horizon Radar) transmitter sites? 196- 196-They are part of the SuperDarn system which includes the Unwin A and B systems from New Zealand. 196- 196-http://www.tiger.latrobe.edu.au/display/web2.html 196- 196-http://www.tiger.latrobe.edu.au/unwin/index.html#01 196- 196-73 de ZL1GWE Monitoring Service Coordinator NZART 196-******* 196-NZART World Wide Web 196- 196-URLs Changes 196-From Q-Bit for November 2009, the Newsletter of the Wellington VHF Group NZART Branch 74, comes the following, found at the bottom of page 4: 196- 196-"REMIT 2 196-THAT, the FMTAG Coordination Procedure be amended to enable public scrutiny of applications by use of modem technology, such as notice via NZART website, and public response via email. 196- 196-Explanation: The purpose of this remit is to overcome the frustration caused by the delay of notice due to the two-month cycle of Break-In magazine." 196- 196-With the activity increase expected for the Antennas and Planning, The NZART Monitoring Service and the possible change in use of the FMTAG pages, it was time to bring about a change to the NZART Web pages, related to these three items, as they had been tucked away under a general folder 'nz'. 196- 196-Effective immediately the following URLs have changed: 196- 196-Local Government has now been renamed to ANTENNAS AND PLANNING 196- 196-Antennas & Planning is at http://www.nzart.org.nz/anten- plan/index.html 196-(was http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/locgvt.html) 196- 196-FMTAG is at http://www.nzart.org.nz/fmtag/index.html 196-(was http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/fmtag.html) 196- 196-MS (Monitoring Service) is at http://www.nzart.org.nz/ms/index.html 196-(was http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/ms.html) 196- 196-The data is stored in a folder, below the main folder, with a name of the current year. For example, the October 2009 FMTAG Notes,would have an address of: 196-http://www.nzart.org.nz/fmtag/2009/oct.html, when the notes were given the name of 'oct.html'. 196- 196-A redirection has been made on the original address as have the files for each address. 196- 196-Progress Report on Transferring the NZART Web and E-mail Services to NZ 196-The physical position of the NZ server is Lower Hutt, not that it matters where it is located in NZ. The web is up and running and has been checked and tested successfully for some months now. 196- 196-Getting e-mail successfully running has been the cause of the delay in transferring the service over, but progress is being made. 196- 196-The NZART member e-mail alias service is still up and running on the USA server and is offered for any current or future member to join. Use e-mails NZART.HQ@NZART.ORG.NZ, WEBMASTER@NZART.ORG.NZ or ZL2NN@NZART.ORG.NZ to request to join the service. 196-******* 196-Contest News 196- 196-VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes 196-Field Day Contest, 50 MHz and up 196-5 December 2009 - 1700 to 2300 NZT 196-6 December 2009 - 0700 to 1300 NZT 196- 196-The rules are available at: 196-http://www.vhf.org.nz/VHF-UHF-SHF-ContestRules 196-Logs should be sent within two weeks, to: 196-zl2wa@clear.net.nz with Contest Log in the subject line, 196-or by post to: 196-Contest Manager, Wellington VHF Group, P.O. Box 12-259, Thorndon, Wellington 196-Wellington VHF Group Website http://www.vhf.org.nz 196-==== 196-HF Contests 196- 196-KIWI DIGITAL KIWI DIGITAL GROUPS - TWIN SPRINT DIGITAL CONTEST 196-When :- Saturday. 5 December 2009 196-Times :- 0800 UTC until 0900 UTC (2000 NZDT until 2100 NZDT) 196-Band :- 80m 196-Modes :- PSK31 - 0800 until 0830 196- RTTY - 0830 until 0900 196-Sprint/Contest Rules and other Operating Information - refer to Manawatu Branch Website - http://zl2ko.org.nz 196- 196-2010 JOCK WHITE MEMORIAL FIELD DAY CONTEST 196-When:- Saturday, 27th February 2010 and Sunday 28th February 2010 196-Times :- Saturday 1500 NZDT until 2400 NZDT and 196- Sunday 0600 NZDT until 1500 NZDT 196-Updated Contest Rules and Other Operating Information will be available from the NZART Website prior to the commencement of the contest . 196-NZART Website http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests 196- 196-2010 ARRL INTERNATIONAL CW CONTEST 196-When : - Saturday, 20 February 2010 and Sunday, 21 February 2010 196-Times :- 0000 UTC (20th) until 2400 UTC (21st). 196-Bands :- All Bands 196-Mode:- CW Only 196-Contest Rules and Other Operating Information are available from the ARRL Website, 196-http://www.arrl.org 196-A good contest as is the later SSB Contest (March 6&7) to garner those missing US States for the elusive Worked All States award. 196- 196-2010 ARRL INTERNATIONAL PHONE CONTEST 196-When :- Saturday, 6 March 2010 and Sunday, 7 March 2010 196-Times:- 0000 UTC (6th ) until 2400 UTC (7th ) 196-Bands :- All Bands 196-Mode :- Phone Only 196-For Contest Rules and other Operating Information please refer to the Contest 196-Website - http://www.arrl.org/contests 196- 196-2010 RSBG COMMONWEALTH CONTEST (BERU) 196-When :- 13 & 14 March 2010 196-Times :- 1000 UTC (Sat.) until 1000 UTC (Sun.) 196-Bands :- All Bands 196-Mode :- CW Only 196-Considered to be one of the more gentlemany contests that has been in existence since the mid-1930's. Apart from the individual performances there is a Team's event, based on individual nation's participation. The NZART Team under the astute leadership of Frank Hunt, ZL2BR won this event in 2007 and finished third last year. Frank is looking for Team participants to make up the NZ Team. Interested - contact Frank by "snail mail" at :- 8 Manu Crescent, New Plymouth. 4310., or email :- 196-zl2br@ihug.co.nz 196-Contest Rules and other operating information is now available from the Contest 196-website :- http://www.beru.org.uk/ 196-******* 196-Upcoming Events 196- 196-Wellington Radio EXPO '10 196-27 March 2010, Knox Church Hall, Lower Hutt 196- 196-NZART Annual Conference Auckland 5th - 7th June 2010 196-http://nzartconference.cjb.net 196-******* 196-Break-In, Infoline and General Information 196- 196-Break-In - From the Break-In Editor John ZL3IB 196-1. Closing Date Reminder: Copy for the JANUARY/FEBRUARY issue of Break-In closes on 10-JANUARY-2009. 196- 196-2. Document File Format: Please do not send copy for publication as Word 2007.docx files; they cannot be processed. Please send in Word 2003 (or earlier).doc or *.rtf file format. 196- 196-3. Early receipt of copy is much appreciated. 196- 196-4. Break-In Contents Index from 1957 can be found at: 196-http://www.nzart.org.nz/breakin/index/index.html 196- 196-Copy for the AREC Break-In Column - From Geoff ZL3QR 196-The close-of-copy date is the 03-JANUARY-2009 for articles for publication in the AREC COLUMN OF BREAK-IN. Photos, if available, to be on a separate floppy or CD (with captions), posted DIRECTLY TO US Call Book address. All other material can go to e-mail: zl3qr@nzart.org.nz or zl3ov@nzart.org.nz. 196-==== 196-The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The ARRL Letter can be found at: 196-WIA Weekly News Bulletin 196-http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/wia-weekly-news.html 196-ARRL Letter 196-http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/arrl-weekly-news.html 196-==== 196-Subscribe to and Un-Subscribe From Infoline 196-Please send an e-mail to the address at the end of this bulletin or see instructions on the NZART web page at: 196-http://www.nzart.org.nz/lists/infolinelist.html 196-==== 196-Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline 196-OBs FOR 2009=NOV-29 DEC-20 196-OBs FOR 2010 196-FEB-28 MAR-28 APR-25 MAY-30 JUN-08-27 196-JUL-25 AUG-29 SEP-26 OCT-31 NOV-28 DEC-19 196- 196-* Next NZART Official Broadcast SUNDAY 29-NOVEMBER-2009, * and 196-* Next HQ-Infoline e-mailed on SUNDAY 06-DECEMBER-2009 * 196- 196-INFOLINE 2009 SUNDAY=DEC-06-20 196-INFOLINE 2010 SUNDAY 196-JAN-17 FEB-07-21 MAR-07-21 APR-04-18 MAY-09-23 JUN-13-27 196-JUL-04-18 AUG-08-22 SEP-05-19 OCT-03-17 NOV-07-21 DEC-05-19 196- 196-Infoline on the web http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/ 196- 196-Regards, Jamie Pye ZL2NN, Editor zl2nn@nzart.org.nz 196- 196-