Intruder Watch Online

Last month I  mentioned a revamping of Intruder Watch.
Intruder watching is now even easier with radio amateurs able to submit their observations of intruders on exclusive Amateur Service HF bands through Australia's first Intruder Watch Online. WIA Victoria has produced an Intruder Watch log sheet that can be filled in and e-mailed to WIA Victoria (wiavic@alphalink.com.au)
WIA Victoria supports Intruder Watch, which is also known as the IARU Monitoring Service (IARUMS), that relies on individual log reports of intruders. The Amateur Service worldwide, through IARUMS, has to defend its exclusive HF bands against intrusions. No complaints and we will have no hope to trying to remove intruders.
Success is being made in having intruders leave our bands, but more log reports are needed. The WIA Victoria website will highlight an 'intruder target' that should be easy for the average radio amateur to receive and log.
WIA Victoria will be suggesting to its member clubs that this become a club project, ass way for its members to contribute to IARUMS which is acting on their behalf seeking the removal of intruders.
              (Source: WIA Victoria)

More on FM900 radios

FAMPARC Club Net

VK3FRC packet BBS

As VK3FRC packet BBS is still off air due to the rebuilding of the club rooms (and will be for some more months).
Former VK3FRC-BBS users are advised to log in at VK3DSE in Berwick on 144.975 MHz. Sysop Ron (VK3AEO). If you have problems working this BBS contact Ron on 9707 3405.If signal strength is low, try to use VK3FIS in Rosebud on 144.800 MHz. Sysop Blain.

FAMPARC runs a club net every Wednesday 20.30 hrs EST on 146.425 MHz,
followed by HF on 3.580 +/- QRM.
HF start time 21.00 hrsEST

Net controller Bill VK3MMM

FAMPARC News July  2000   Page 3