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Australian amateur radioAustralian amateur radio

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Wireless institute of AustraliaWireless institute of Australia

Equal to ARRLEqual to ARRL World's first and oldest National Radio SocietyWorld's first and oldest National Radio Society Founded in 1910. Founded in 1910. Member of the International Amateur Radio Union Member of the International Amateur Radio Union Represents all Amateur Radio Operators in Represents all Amateur Radio Operators in

Australia to the various government bodies in this Australia to the various government bodies in this country.country.

Awards and contests, AR mag, QSL bureau, call Awards and contests, AR mag, QSL bureau, call book, weekly broadcastbook, weekly broadcast

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Australian Communication and Australian Communication and Media AuthorityMedia Authority

Equal to FCCEqual to FCC Amateur radio operator licenses, Amateur radio operator licenses,

examination, operating proceduresexamination, operating procedures Amateurs visiting AustraliaAmateurs visiting Australia More code signals, spectrum usageMore code signals, spectrum usage

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Australian Call SignsAustralian Call Signs

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External Territories SuffixesExternal Territories Suffixes

A – AntarcticaA – Antarctica

C – Cocos IslandC – Cocos Island

L – Lord Howe IslandL – Lord Howe Island

M – Mellish ReefM – Mellish Reef

N – NorfolkN – Norfolk

X – Christmas IslandX – Christmas Island

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Categories of licenceCategories of licenceFoundationFoundation

can only use a transmitter that has been can only use a transmitter that has been manufactured commerciallymanufactured commercially

can only use voice, on either SSB, AM or can only use voice, on either SSB, AM or FM or Morse using a manually operated FM or Morse using a manually operated Morse keyMorse key

not more than 10 watts output power ssb not more than 10 watts output power ssb or 3 watts output power AM, FM or CW.or 3 watts output power AM, FM or CW.

Bands permitted are the 80, 40, 15 and 10 Bands permitted are the 80, 40, 15 and 10 meter bands as well as the 2 meter band meter bands as well as the 2 meter band and the band 430 to 450 MHz, subject to and the band 430 to 450 MHz, subject to necessary bandwidth restrictions. necessary bandwidth restrictions.

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Standard licenseStandard license can use any emission mode with a can use any emission mode with a

necessary bandwidth not exceeding 8 kHz necessary bandwidth not exceeding 8 kHz on the 80, 40, 20 and 15 meter bandson the 80, 40, 20 and 15 meter bands

any emission mode with a necessary any emission mode with a necessary bandwidth not exceeding 16 kHz on the 10 bandwidth not exceeding 16 kHz on the 10 meter band, the band 52 to 54 MHz, the 2 meter band, the band 52 to 54 MHz, the 2 meter band, and the bands 430 to 450 meter band, and the bands 430 to 450 MHz, 1240 to 1300 MHz, 2,400 to 2,450 MHz, 1240 to 1300 MHz, 2,400 to 2,450 MHz and 5.650 to 5.850 GHzMHz and 5.650 to 5.850 GHz

output power limits of 100 watts (PEP for output power limits of 100 watts (PEP for SSB) and 30 watts (constant carrier SSB) and 30 watts (constant carrier modes). modes).

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Advanced licenceAdvanced licence

• can use any emission mode with a necessary can use any emission mode with a necessary bandwidth not exceeding 8 kHz on all bands bandwidth not exceeding 8 kHz on all bands below 24.990 MHzbelow 24.990 MHz

• any emission mode with a necessary bandwidth any emission mode with a necessary bandwidth not exceeding 16 kHz on the 28.00 MHz to 29.70 not exceeding 16 kHz on the 28.00 MHz to 29.70 MHz bandMHz band

• any emission mode with a necessary bandwidth any emission mode with a necessary bandwidth not exceeding 100 kHz on the 6 and 2 meter not exceeding 100 kHz on the 6 and 2 meter bands bands

• any emission mode with no bandwidth restriction any emission mode with no bandwidth restriction in the amateur bands above 420 MHzin the amateur bands above 420 MHz

• limits of 400 watts (PEP for SSB) and 120 watts limits of 400 watts (PEP for SSB) and 120 watts (for constant carrier modes). (for constant carrier modes).

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Visitors to AustraliaVisitors to Australia When visiting some countries you don't need to do anything When visiting some countries you don't need to do anything

other than bring your equipment and the license issued by other than bring your equipment and the license issued by your home country. This is due to an international your home country. This is due to an international agreement between radio communications administrations. agreement between radio communications administrations. Australia is working towards that situation, but is not there Australia is working towards that situation, but is not there yet. You still need to take out an Australian amateur radio yet. You still need to take out an Australian amateur radio license with a VK call sign, if you want to operate in license with a VK call sign, if you want to operate in Australia. However this may change in 2006 so check Australia. However this may change in 2006 so check ACMA's website if it is important to you. ACMA's website if it is important to you.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has The Australian Communications and Media Authority has published a published a comprehensive document about this subjectcomprehensive document about this subject. . What it says is What it says is

Don't just bring a radio and expect to use your foreign Don't just bring a radio and expect to use your foreign license and call sign. To operate as an amateur in Australia license and call sign. To operate as an amateur in Australia you need an Australian license and an Australian call sign you need an Australian license and an Australian call sign VK*xxx. VK*xxx.

Apply in person at any ACMA office or in writing at least 3 Apply in person at any ACMA office or in writing at least 3 months before your intended visit.months before your intended visit.

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Visitors to AustraliaVisitors to Australia There is a long list of countries with which There is a long list of countries with which

Australia has reciprocal licensing Australia has reciprocal licensing agreements - i.e.. Australia recognizes the agreements - i.e.. Australia recognizes the foreign country's license qualifications and foreign country's license qualifications and vice versa. Amateurs from those countries vice versa. Amateurs from those countries will basically have no problem in being will basically have no problem in being allocated a license that corresponds to allocated a license that corresponds to their qualifications. their qualifications.

There is another list of countries which There is another list of countries which have license conditions that Australia have license conditions that Australia recognizes as sufficiently similar to ours, recognizes as sufficiently similar to ours, that we will grant an Australian license. that we will grant an Australian license.

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Visitor to AustraliaVisitor to Australia Visitor's licenses are not automatically renewable and if Visitor's licenses are not automatically renewable and if

they are not issued under the terms of a reciprocal they are not issued under the terms of a reciprocal agreement, are endorsed so they cannot be used as the agreement, are endorsed so they cannot be used as the basis of a license issue by another country. However, visitor basis of a license issue by another country. However, visitor licenses are normally renewed on request, providing the licenses are normally renewed on request, providing the conditions are still satisfied. conditions are still satisfied.

You need to supply ACMA with You need to supply ACMA with your current Amateur license or certificate of qualifications your current Amateur license or certificate of qualifications your passport and proof, egg. a visa, of the duration of your your passport and proof, egg. a visa, of the duration of your

visit; visit; a completed license application form (RF57); and a completed license application form (RF57); and the current license fee which is $AUD53.90 (in Australian the current license fee which is $AUD53.90 (in Australian

dollars). dollars). You can do this in person, or by mail. If doing it by mail you You can do this in person, or by mail. If doing it by mail you

can send certified copies of those precious documents can send certified copies of those precious documents instead of the originals. instead of the originals.

For more details please consult the For more details please consult the ACMA web site.ACMA web site.

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Activities in Australian Amateur Activities in Australian Amateur RadioRadio

FM and repeatersFM and repeaters Satellites Satellites Fox huntsFox hunts VK ham online swap, local swapsVK ham online swap, local swaps Home brewingHome brewing Mobile and portable operationMobile and portable operation Contests and field daysContests and field days

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Radio clubsRadio clubs

There are many radio clubs and societies There are many radio clubs and societies in Australia. Most serve a particular town in Australia. Most serve a particular town or region. Typical activities include study or region. Typical activities include study courses, examinations, excursions, social courses, examinations, excursions, social events, field day contests, constructional events, field day contests, constructional projects and on-air gatherings (or nets). projects and on-air gatherings (or nets). Some fortunate clubs have their own Some fortunate clubs have their own rooms, while others meet in school rooms, while others meet in school classrooms or scout halls. Joining a club is classrooms or scout halls. Joining a club is a good way of meeting amateurs in your a good way of meeting amateurs in your area. area.

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Misc Australian radio Misc Australian radio

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John Moyle, VK2JUJohn Moyle, VK2JU John MoyleJohn Moyle was a leading amateur radio was a leading amateur radio

personality from the 1930's up to 1950.personality from the 1930's up to 1950.The contest is held to commemorate his The contest is held to commemorate his great contributions to radio (and to the use great contributions to radio (and to the use of radar in World War II), and to give of radar in World War II), and to give amateur radio operators some practice amateur radio operators some practice away from the convenience of their homes.away from the convenience of their homes.

  

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