Shortwave Australia
is a new Club, for Australian hobbyists interested in the reception
of long-distance ("DX") radio broadcasts on the short-wave
bands
It was
founded on February 22, 2001
Membership is
totally free, and members exchange information, news, and loggings
via E-mail or the Web.
No membership fees!
A regular on-line magazine
"THE AUSTRALIAN SHORTWAVE NEWS"
Electronic transmission of
information and news
Instantaneous delivery of postings from members
Web viewing/downloading of all past archived messages
Availability of print and soft-copy products and publications
at prices a little above cost
New:
Free classified advertisement service for pre-loved radio and
electronic items!
SW-AUS is an
evolving, friendly Club, using modern technology for the interchange
of information and news amongst its members There are no office-bearers
in SW-AUS. Neither are there any constitutions, committees, boards,
councils, secretaries, presidents, treasurers nor any other assemblage
of palace courtiers! There are no financial reports or formal
meetings.
It is a condition
of membership that members contribute news and information from
time to time.
All new members
are sent a small price list of publications available from us.
These are generally offered at a little above cost, as we are
not a money-making entity, and no GST is charged.
Our publication list also includes these annual references
from overseas:
World
Radio TV Handbook
Passport to Worldband Radio
Klingenfuss Shortwave Frequency Guide
Klingenfuss Utility Guide
Klingenfuss Super Frequency List on CD-ROM
Domestic Broadcasting Survey (Danish Shortwave Club International)
Membership
is available only to persons resident in Australia or its Territories.
However,
Associate
Membership
is available (free) to any organization anywhere in the world
supporting shortwave radio distance monitoring. Associate members
are obliged to provide reciprocal access to their products and
services and will be listed on this Home Page
It is very easy to join! All you need to do is to end an E-mail
with your real name, postal mailing address, E-mail address, and
year of birth to the Club Convenor and you will be enrolled promptly.
We are unable to accept applications from persons who decline
to advise us of all of these details. Member addresses will not
be divulged or made available to other parties without their prior
consent. The Club's archived messages are only accessible to members,
using a free password provided by the TOPICA.COM organization.
A Membership
Certificate will
also be sent to each new members electronically, which contains
their official Club Membership Number, date of enrollment, and
real name.
You may
can also use this neat form to apply for membership:
Recommended
Links
AUSTRALIA - "RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS
RECORD OF LICENCES" The complete
Australian Government listing (free) of all official broadcasting
services in Australia - LF, MF, HF, VHF, TV, satellite http://www.sma.gov.au/database/radcomm/freq.htm
RADIOMAG MAGAZINE
Read our
"Broadcast Monitor" column in each monthly issue of
Australia's progressive 80 page magazine for electronic and radio
enthusiasts! http://www.radiomag.com
Convenor Bob Padula
404 Mont Albert Rd,
Surrey Hills, Victoria 3127, Australia
Tel/FAX: +61 3 9898 2906
E-mail: Bob Padula
System Support
Clint Felmingham
27 Fitzroy St,
Grafton, NSW 2460, Australia
E-mail: Clint Felmingham
