The event will be held 1st of May, with a large portion of the event undercover. Entry Ticket Presales Begin at 8:00 AM General Entry Opens at 8:30 AM Tecsun Radios Australia are proud to attend this event that features educational lectures, car boot sales, new product releases, opportunities to attain or extend or […]
The International Amateur Radio union (IARU) was formed on this day in 1925. A celebration of how amateur radio has been serving people for over 100 years. With over 3 million radio amateurs worldwide this day is the perfect time to tune in and connect with fellow hobbyists. Date: Monday April 18, 2022 Time : […]
There is a fantastic radio competition this weekend brought to you by the VKQRP CLUB. QRP HOURS CONTEST – 80m – is on 9th April 2022 Image and information via the VKQRP CLUB: The VK QRP Club exists for those who enjoy low power amateur radio. What is it? the AIM of this contest is […]
Unbeknown to many, MIAMI based broadcaster WRMI, one of the largest shortwave radio operations in the world, has a huge shortwave antenna array in a paddock north of Lake Okeechobee in Central Florida. This shortwave broadcaster is able to beam high power signals to Europe, when it is needed most!! As we know, shortwave was […]
The world watches as the crisis in Ukraine unfolds. The Ukrainian government has imposed a state of emergency. This state of emergency allows the authorities to temporarily limit the public’s constitutional rights. This includes a ban on producing and spreading information that may “destabilise the situation as well as a ban on amateur radio communications […]
This Annual event dedicated to radio was created by *UNESCO in 2011. *UNESCO stands for The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation which is a specialised agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture. The first-ever world radio day commenced in […]
Tecsun Radios Australia is proud to offer you the opportunity to own this piece of history in the making! This is 76th edition is the last printed edition of the famous World Radio and Television Handbook, used by shortwave enthusiasts around the world since 1947. Do not miss the opportunity to acquire the last printed version of the […]
Got plans for Australia Day? You may want to change them and test your shortwave operating skills! This Australia Day why not enter the Amateur Radio Australia Day contest? This is the first time this contest has been held to promote community participation and to improve operating skills and will no doubt become an institution […]
A controversial decision in 2017 lead to the ABC turning off its domestic shortwave radio service, much to the disappointment and anger of remote listeners. It’s reasoning for turning off the shortwave broadcasts was that it would only affect a small number of listeners and in fact save operating costs of $1.9M, which could be […]
For the last 76 years, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been run on Boxing Day December 26. Sadly last year due to COVID, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia announced that the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race would not be proceeding in 2020. The great news is it will be recommencing in 2021 […]