Some serious shortcomings exist in the EME/EMR requirements that are being used to form the draft of the VK Amateur Class Licence
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Chinese Radios – Illegal in Australia?
What started as an article on the legality of Chinese Radios in Australia ended up a deeper dive into regulations and wrestling with vagaries and ambiguities.
The Big Question – is ham radio dead??
If you read and believe some of the doom and gloom posts on some of the forums – yes!! especially if you are are drawn in by the clickbait, but …
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Who is the peak Amateur Radio Group in Australia?
WIA The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) (www.wia.org.au) is the National Society of Radio Amateurs in Australia. It was originally established in 1910 and is recognised by the International Amateur …
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Buying Ham equipment online – Caveat Emptor
Topic Buying Ham equipment online Subtopic Beware of scammers Equipment Required Computer + Internet Document last reviewed and updated (reviewed each year) 20th March 2024 This Latin …
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What Radio should I buy for HF?
First of all this article will not provide you with a definitive answer as there are a host of variables that need to be considered which may include Budget? Are …
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Is 10 watts enough or am I wasting my time?
Amateur radio is a delicate balance (especially in suburbia) of installing what you need and want, whilst at the same time, making sure your neighbours are not affected by interference …
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