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Post by **Zebedee** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:42 am

Blinky wrote:Maybe someone should send a email to Dennis outlining whats been happening and so he can make a subtle hint during the news about it and maybe the point will be made.

Well, it was quite clearly pointed out on Saturday after everyone had finished their exams that they are licenced and can then transmit once their callsign appears on the ACMA database and not before.

So, there's no reason why people shouldn't know, it's mentioned quite regularly

Blinky · Post by **Blinky** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:07 pm

Tyranus wrote:I got announced on air! Doh' I missed it...then again I only got to bed at 4am on Sunday morning so i was in no state to listen!

Oh don't worry. You can still hear it. The news is available for listening on the VK6 website in MP3 format.

http://www.vk6.net/news/news.mp3

or go to http://www.vk6.net and select NewsWest and you will find the download link there.

So have a listen and enjoy your moment.

Post by **meg** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:29 pm

robbage wrote:
VK6ZMS wrote:
Zebedee wrote:
Oh it wouldn't surprise me if someone somewhere has been a bit over-enthusiastic before. Hopefully nobody from WA though

Tonight on VK6RAP someone jumped the gun.
I heard this guy again just before the WIA news. Callsign still not listed

Is this the same callsign as in this thread?
http://warsug.info/viewtopic.php?p=55905
On air again today apparently if so...

Post by **robbage** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:07 pm

No names or callsigns. The guy most likely hasn't grasped the idea yet and just needs to be made aware. I heard Dennis 6KAD talking about it just 10 minutes ago, so the right people are aware.

He also mentioned that the unlicenced twit that was breaking into the local news has met with the appropriate people to discuss the matter. That's going to leave a mark on his record.

Post by **Bonez** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:44 pm

You can download a copy of the news from http://www.vk6.net/news/news.mp3

So you should still be able to hear and keep your announcement

Post by **Tyranus** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:18 pm

Yep got it thanks Blinky and Bonez! Or B squared

sorry about the poor humour I'm tired after a wicked weekend

Danger Mouse · Post by **Danger Mouse** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:30 pm

The news next Sunday will make mention that useage has been heard before the licence appears on the ACMA register. Those who pass are mentioned by name on the news - unless they object - but are also told they cannot transmit until the ACMA enters their name and a callsign on the register. Transmitting before that can cause the heavy end of the hammer to be applied, ruining their hopes. Incidentally, it is rumoured that one F call has been hit by the heavy end of the hammer here in Perth in the last week. Visitations by police and ACMA. Gear Loss including computers, legal charges, the whole thing. Reason: Operating outside the terms of their licence. I have not heard whom it was. However the clown on 146.700 at news time seems to have disappeared.

Post by **robbage** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:43 pm

Thanks for the update Danger Mouse.

Post by **Tyranus** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:29 pm

Well meg we're not on the db yet...

...can everyone tell it's quiet at work at the moment??

Post by **Tyranus** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:20 pm

[boring bit/background info]Went home today to pick up a Microsoft book so that I can do some study at work on some virtual machines.[/boring bit/background info]

[exciting bit] Had a letter in the postbox from the WIA. My application has been processed and was submitted to ?NBLA? dudes on the 3rd of October! Which means the VK6F*** in my signature should hopefully cross fingers change to a call sign in the next few days! Also Meg will get her call sign. [/exciting bit] $\:D/$

Post by **meg** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:29 pm

Tyranus wrote:[exciting bit] Had a letter in the postbox from the WIA. My application has been processed and was submitted to ?NBLA? dudes on the 3rd of October! Which means the VK6F*** in my signature should hopefully cross fingers change to a call sign in the next few days! Also Meg will get her call sign. [/exciting bit] $\:D/$

Wooooooo! Time to start hitting the ACMA database on an hourly basis!

edit - silly typo!

Post by **Tyranus** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:33 pm

meg wrote:hitting the acma database on an hourly database!

errr meg just re-read that line

I think you meant basis?

Post by **meg** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:36 pm

LOL - my fingers just go into autopilot sometimes. Thanks Tyranus...

edit - and I'm not in the database yet. Thinking cron job...

Post by **Tyranus** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:39 pm

Don't worry, I'm monitoring it I'll paste the details in here for the both of us if I see them come up.

Post by **robbage** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:21 pm

I hope it's tomorrow; the suspension is getting too much for me.

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