New team jackets for BDARA members

BDARA members with the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (C).
Dato Hamdillah speaking at the event. - PHOTOS: BEN NG & AWANG	Guest of honour presenting the new team jacket to one of the BDARA members.

The Brunei Darussalam Amateur Radio Association members (BDARA) were yesterday presented with their team jackets that they will don during the upcoming 5th All Borneo Amateur Radio Festival that is scheduled to be held in neighbouring Kalimantan at the end of this month.

Present as the guest of honour to hand out the new team jackets was Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Awg Hamdillah Haji Abdul Wahab.

Organised by the Organisation of Indonesia Amateur Radio (ORARI), the festival that is scheduled to take place from July 25 to July 27 is held once every two years on a rotation-based system. This year, the state of Kalimantan has been selected to host the event.

The festival represents an opportunity for Amateur Radio associations from around the Malay Archipelago to exchange ideas and discover their individual skills in taking part in the contest.

The event is also scheduled be held in conjunction with ORARI's 40th year anniversary.

The organisers have arranged a host of activities that includes Eye Ball QSO, Walking Fox Hunting, Trouble Shooting, Merkit Pemancar and ARDF Slalom Test.

Prizes such as trophies and cash will be given to the first, second and third-placed winners. A"HF Special Call" will also be set up with YB40AR, in addition to an exhibition.

by Ben Ng

Source http://www.brunei-online.com/bb/thu/jul24h25.htm

Radio Shack recalls 2 popular PSU models

I don't know if this model are being used here in Brunei but if you have it please don't used it. Put in a cupboard or anywhere its considered as antique item now : )

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Radio Shack Corporation issued a recall notice on July 2nd. This, concerning two models of power supplies that the CPSC says places owners at risk of electrocution while also presenting a fire hazard.

The units recalled are 13.8V DC Power Supplies identified as Radio Shack catalog items 22-507 and 22-508.

13.8V DC 15-Amp Power Supply Catalog #:22-508

They were sold at Radio Shack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85. The units affected carry date codes from 08A04 through 01A08. Both the catalog number and date code are located on the back of the power supply.

The CPSC release says that about 160,000 of these units are in the hands of the public. It advises that consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Consumers should unplug the recalled power supply immediately and take it to any Radio Shack store for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled units will be mailed a notice.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission release also notes that power supplies with a green dot on the product and on the product's packaging have already been repaired. Therefore, they are not included in the recall.

For additional information, contact Radio Shack anytime at 800-843-7422. Or you can visit the firm's website at www.radioshack.com/recall

Source: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/july2008/radio_shack_psu.htm

BDARA to attend 5th All Borneo Amateur Radio Festival in Indonesia

The Brunei Darussalam Amateur Radio Association (BDARA) has been invited by the Amateur Radio Organisation of Indonesia (ORARI) to attend the 5th All Borneo Amateur Radio Festival in Western Kalimantan.

The festival that is scheduled to commence on July 25, represents an activity that is held once every two years, with ORARI being designated as the officiating body.

The festival aims at bringing together all the amateur radio associations from around the region and at the same time celebrating the ORARI's 40th anniversary.

The organisers have arranged several activities that include Eye Ball QSO, Walking Fox Hunting, Trouble Shooting, Merkit Pemancar, ARDF Slalom Test, Asah Trampil Amatir Radio (ATARI), Logging Contest, Emergency Set up and Morse Code.

Prizes such as trophies and cash will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Also, a "HF Special Call" will be set up with YB40AR, in addition to an exhibition.

BDARA stated in a press release that they will be attending the festival and participating in the activities arranged in the festival. The BDARA will be departing Brunei on the 23rd and will be back on the 28th.

Source: Borneo Bulletin

AMATEUR RADIO EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2008

The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI), a statutory body which license, regulate and develop Brunei Darussalam’s info-communications technology (ICT) industry and manage the national frequency spectrum, hereby invites interested individuals to the Amateur Radio Examination in August 2008.

AITI would like to inform that: Interested individuals may submit their application and make payment of the examination fees of B$10.00 in cash (non-refundable) from 16th June 2008until 16th July 2008 during counter opening hours. (Terms and conditions apply) Monday – Thursday: 0800 – 1145 hrs 1330 – 1545 hrs Friday: 0800 – 1130 hrs 1445 – 1545 hrs The examination will be in English Language format. Candidates who pass the examination will:- Immediately receive a Standard Amateur Radio Licence. Advanced Amateur Radio Licence can be applied for six (6) months after holding the Standard Amateur Radio Licence. (Terms and conditions apply) Immediately be upgraded to Advanced Amateur Radio Licence. This applies to candidates who already have a Standard Amateur Radio Licence. (Terms and conditions apply) Any queries on the above information, please contact us at the address below:- Address: Customer Services Unit Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) Block B14, Simpang 32-5, Kg Anggerek Desa, Jalan Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan BB3713, Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 2323 232 Fax: +673 2381 273 Email: info@aiti.gov.bn

Official website: www.aiti.gov.bn

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