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Wireless Institute of Australia - Our governing body for Amateur Radio within Australia.
The WIA is your first port of call on all official business, training and Licencing matters
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Radio & Electronics School - This is a link to a great school if you want to upgrade an Amateur Radio Licence
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ACMA - Australian Call Sign Searches -
A page to look-up any Australian call sign. You can search using Callsign or Name. A very useful tool
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Follow the club on Twitter at twitter.com/vk4bw
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APRS system installed on Mt Goonaneman at VK4RBU-3 follow users on www.aprs.fi
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Refresh your mind with the Amateur's Code (it's American so feel free to substitute Australia and the WIA as you read along)
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VK4UD Wireless Internet page - a link to an article written by VK4UD
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VK4ION Wireless internet Yagi - Building a cheap Telstra Bigpond Next G Wireless internet 800mhz Yagi.
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VK4JRO TVI Quarter Wave Stub Filter -
Television Interference atricle created by Ross with solutions using 50ohm & 75ohm coax... just the thing when youre creating interference on TV.
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VK4SR's article and photos on overcharging Gel Batteries Myths about gel batteries
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Link to EAC reference webpages which has TV specs, TV antenna info, channel frequencies
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ARCOM controllers USA - The club purchased 2 RC210 Controllers and they're a great success, we're very excited about these units and hope to buy a 3rd quite soon. Visit their website and see their Repeater Controller solutions
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Ham Radio Resource Guide is a U.S. Amateur Radio site rich in resources. With U.S. Frequencies and Exam requirements it also has a Terminology section with a Glossary of Terms and Equipment section to assist the new Amateur make the right choice.
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VK3UM Radiation Calculator -
Need to know how far back you should be from an Antenna? Well Doug's webpages provided calculation software to download so you can check these things. A handy tool for all outdoor activities, club events, JOTA etc.
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Unlimited Space -
Our web and domain hosting partners who have given excellent service to our club and we highly recommend them.
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ARJ Technology for all your computer requirements - We can't speak highly enough of their honesty, service capabilities and the quality products they stock. Check them out next time you need something computer related [ 3/48 Maryborough Street or phone them on 4151 0920 ] - and tell them you're with the club - it's good to spread the word.
Australian Communications and Media Authority - The official Government site and our controlling body. This is a link to the radiocommunications area of their website [It can be difficult navigating the ACMA site so we tend to rely on the WIA to bring important matters to our attention.]
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Need specifications on COAX? Try this excellent site from the Orchard City Amateur Radio Club [ Kelowna, British Columbia. OCARC Coax Calculator - will give you feeder line losses of various coax types.
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Queenslands newest Amateur Radio club - GYMPIE - GCEGInc Some pages from the newest group to form a radio club in the 'Town that saved Queensland !'
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EHAM.NET -
This is a great site to learn just about anything. Filled with forums and reviews of almost every piece of radio equipment made. It's free and simple to use so do yourself a favour and check out eham.net
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Australian Government IPS Radio & Space Services - Here is the actual monthly sunspot count since 2000. You can see what all the fuss is about when we have a months like July 2008 with no sunspots.
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WOW! A site dedicated to what's happening in space - SPACEWEATHER.COM. See sunspots on the sun... note when their effects will hit mother earth. This is really fascinating stuff.
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DX ZONE - A Ham Radio Guide with thousands of radio related resources.
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Building the G3TXQ Classic Hex Beam - Classic Hex Beam web pages
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Building the G3TXQ Broadband Hex Beam -
The new improved Broadband Hex Beam design.
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Ham Info Bar .co.uk -
This is a site with software to download if you're using a computer to log calls etc. It places an INFO BAR on your web browser. Take a look at the webpage and see if it suits you.
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AC6V Antenna Projects -
AC6V's Homebrew Antenna Links including Antenna Theory
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Ham Universe - Baluns -
Build an All Band HF Air Core 1:1 Choke Balun THE UGLY BALUN
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Strictly Ham.com -
A commercial site offering genuine products with Australian warranties.
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R & L Electronics -
Best buys from the U.S. - Quite a few members have purchased from them. Their prices are best by far and they ship quickly.
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HamLink Directory -
A new directory for Hams with some leads to interesting Radio Trivia.
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Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club -
Strong supporters of the Bundaberg club
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QTAC Radio Communications - Queensland - WICEN & Radio Communications Info from VK4XZ.
