The RASA and WIA Presidents approached the ACMA, the Australian Spectrum Regulator, seeking support for the use of the AX Prefix to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II. ACMA advised that the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determination 2015 limits the use of the AX prefix on three specific days: 26 January, 25 April and 17 May.

The ACMA does not have discretion to authorise the use of the AX prefix on any other days. However, ACMA noted the significance of the event, and the desire of RASA and the WIA to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II by using the AX prefix. ACMA advised that compliance action for the use of the AX prefix for the period requested would not be a priority for the ACMA.

On this basis, we encourage VK amateurs to exchange VK with AX for the period 19-23 September 2022 in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. Vale Queen Elizabeth II.

Two recent events in two different US states are reported by the ARRL. In both cases amateur radio operators came to the assistance of those in distress. More information at

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/amateur-radio-makes-the-connection-to-save-lives-in-wisconsin-and-idaho

A new repeater will be part of the New England Emergency Network and on Sept 11 the engineers who died will be remembered. More Information at

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/amateur-radio-operator-to-honor-broadcast-engineers-lost-on-9-11

BASIC AMATEUR RADIO EXAM COURSE – BEGINNING OCTOBER 8TH.

Have you been thinking about taking the Basic Radio course, or do you know someone who would be interested in taking it? The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association will be putting on a course beginning October 8th. This course will take you through typical examination questions to help with your understanding of the knowledge needed to pass the basic exam. It will be a visually orientated course provided via Zoom. There will be 10 sessions in all followed by an exam in mid December.

If you are interested or know someone who is please contact Mike Donnelly VA7WPM at keelcove@shaw.ca to register.

WARA will hold their swap meet Sept 25th 2022 in Victoria. Please note this IS NOT an all day event.

https://www.ve7vic.ca/swap-and-shop/swap-meet-test/

Another 134 page newsletter from the Surrey Amateur Radio Club. ALWAYS an interesting read.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u-VGG7DRgkxhMDV9Wq8W-YANzUNGyqOq/view

A dry run for a federally mandated has been completed for a federal evaluation in September of 2022. Nice to see amateur radio as part of the process

http://www.arrl.org/news/nuclear-power-plant-exercise-includes-amateur-radio-emergency-service