Bendigo Technology Festival and WIA AGM 2025

April 7, 2025The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) during the Bendigo Technology Festival the weekend of May 3rd, 2025.

AGM activities include:

Friday 2 May
Networking and Sightseeing around beautiful Bendigo

Friday Night
Comedian Ross Noble

Saturday 3rd May Morning
Sightseeing around Bendigo area

Saturday 3rd May 3:00 PM
WIA AGM at the Federation Room at Hotel Shamrock

Saturday Night
Dinner and Networking at Shamrock Hotel

Sunday 4th May 10:00 AM – 15:00
Bendigo Technology Festival Fosterville Gold Pavillion, Prince of Wales Showgrounds Bendigo

Sunday 4th May 10:00 AM – 13:00
Farmers Market and Food Stalls Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo

Registration information is expected be posted to the WIA website in the coming days.

In addition to WIA’s AGM, the Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club will host the Bendigo Technology Festival on May 4th. The expo takes place at the Fosterville Gold Pavilion, Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, VIC 3550. Gates open at 10:00 AM and admission will be $7.

Vendors may register here.

Presentation schedules, activities, and participating vendors have not yet been posted for this event.

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia open_in_new

300 Comments Submitted in response to In Re Delete, Delete, Delete

April 6, 2025RadioWorld reports close to 300 comments filed in response to the recent FCC Public Notice, In Re: Delete Delete Delete (PDF). Responses related to amateur radio vary from keeping the status quo to eliminating amateur radio licensing completely.

A number of the comments received so far have focused on amateur radio and the fear that ham radio could be at risk. The possible loss of spectrum is among the concerns.

Read the RadioWorld article for a sampling of comments.

Hams have until April 11th to file comments related to the public notice. Reply comments will be accepted until April 28th. The ARRL is also expected to file comments taking into consideration feedback from its members.

Source: RadioWorld open_in_new