The Wireless Institute of Australia

24/ 06/ 2026 If you participate in WIA contests, chances are you've already come across VKLogChecker. This valuable community resource supports seven of the ten WIA contests and provides an easy way for contest entrants to check and validate their logs before submission.
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DL0SHF: A Gift to the Global 10 GHz EME Community

23/ 06/ 2026 For microwave Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) operators around the world, few stations are as well known or as appreciated as DL0SHF.
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Become the WIA Contest Champion

22/ 06/ 2026 The WIA Contest Champion, awarded through the VK4PJ Peter Brown Trophy, recognises the best combined performance across WIA-sponsored contests each year.
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Rescue Radio - WICEN NSW and WICEN WA Collaborate for Dementia Australia Event

21/ 06/ 2026 Interstate cooperation between amateur radio emergency communications volunteers was on display this weekend as WICEN NSW and WICEN Western Australia worked together to support Dementia Australia's final Memory Walk & Jog event for 2026 at Burswood Park in Perth.
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ACMA Consultation on the Emergency Locating Devices Class Licence

20/ 06/ 2026 The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is inviting public comment on its proposal to remake the Radiocommunications (Emergency Locating Devices) Class Licence 2016 before the current licence sunsets on 1 October 2026.
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Chasing the Horizon: WIA VHF-UHF Distance Records

19/ 06/ 2026 For many amateur radio operators, making a contact is only part of the challenge. For those active on the VHF, UHF and microwave bands, pushing the limits of distance has become a tradition spanning decades. The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) maintains an extensive database of Australian VHF-UHF distance records, recognising outstanding achievements across bands from 50 MHz through to the microwave spectrum.
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ACMA Consults on Renewing Aircraft and Aeronautical Mobile Radio Class Licence

18/ 06/ 2026 The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to remake the Radiocommunications (Aircraft and Aeronautical Mobile Stations) Class Licence 2016 before it reaches its legislative sunset date.
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World Cup 2026 Special Event Stations Take to the Air

17/ 06/ 2026 Amateur radio operators across the United States, Canada and Mexico are celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a major on-air special event running from 11 June through to the tournament final on 19 July.
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SAQ back on the air on 17.2kHz!

16/ 06/ 2026 The Alexanderson Day celebrations will see the Grimeton Radio Station come alive with technology displays, cultural activities and amateur radio operations. Happening 5th July 2026 including amateur radio station SK6SAQ that will be active on several HF CW and SSB frequencies, including 7.0172 MHz CW and 7.140 MHz SSB.
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WIA Winter VHF-UHF Field Day Returns 20-21 June 2026

15/ 06/ 2026 The Wireless Institute of Australia Winter VHF-UHF Field Day returns on the weekend of 20-21 June 2026, providing amateur radio operators across Australia with an opportunity to get portable on the VHF, UHF and microwave bands.
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Queensland's Grassroots Approach to Emergency Communications

14/ 06/ 2026 While many Australian states coordinate emergency communications activities through formal WICEN organisations, Queensland has developed a different model that achieves many of the same outcomes through a network of resilient individual operators and community-focused amateur radio clubs.
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2026 VKFF National Get Together

13/ 06/ 2026 2026 Worldwide Flora and Fauna National VK Get Together happening in Albury on Sunday 1st November 2026
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WICEN NSW Continues to Serve Community and Emergency Communications Needs

12/ 06/ 2026 WICEN NSW continues to demonstrate the valuable role that amateur radio operators play in supporting both emergency services and community events across Australia.
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Harry Angel Memorial 80 Metre Sprint Celebrates Another Strong Year

11/ 06/ 2026 The Harry Angel Memorial 80 Metre Sprint once again brought amateur radio operators together from across Australia and New Zealand, with 36 logs submitted in the 2026 event.
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ACMA - New RRL goes live from 10 June 2026

10/ 06/ 2026 From the 10th June 2026 the ACMA will go live with its new Register of Radiocommunications Licences (RRL) - this is following a month trialling their new RRL interface.
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Amateur Radio on the International Space Station

09/ 06/ 2026 Happening today 9th June 2026 - ARISS contact between Geneva Christian College in Latrobe, Tasmania and Astronaut Chris Williams KJ5GEW on board the International Space Station.
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Need Proof of Your Amateur Licence Documentation? Here's How

07/ 06/ 2026 Whether you're planning to operate overseas under reciprocal licensing arrangements, applying for access to digital voice networks, or simply need to demonstrate your amateur radio qualifications to a local council or other authority, having the right documentation is becoming increasingly important.
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Japan Celebrates a Century of Amateur Radio

06/ 06/ 2026 The Wireless Institute of Australia extends its congratulations to our colleagues in Japan as the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) begins an extraordinary 16-month celebration marking two major milestones in Japanese amateur radio history.
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Accessing the ACMA Assist Portal Made Easier

05/ 06/ 2026 The WIA has produced a comprehensive guide to help amateurs navigate the system and take advantage of the services available through the portal.
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May-June Amateur Radio Magazine Is Out

04/ 06/ 2026 The May-June Amateur Radio Magazine is out in the wild - full of citizen science, experimentation, art, competition and ingenuity.
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