To oversee and co-ordinate the Amateur Radio Service band planning for the State of Queensland and to advise the QAC of Queensland in technical matters.

Goals

• To co-ordinate the allocation of frequencies of Amateur Service repeaters, links and beacons in accordance with the current band plan to minimise interference between other amateur repeaters, links or beacons.

• To assist Clubs and Groups in obtaining a licence for the amateur repeaters, links or beacons from the Australian Communications Authority as recommended by QTAC.

• To co-ordinate changes to the\ band plan affecting Queensland repeaters, links or beacons.

• To foster a credible working relationship with the Australian Communications Authority.

• To make written recommendation(s) to the QAC Council in relation to technical matters and the UHF/SHF Incentive scheme.

Committee

The QTAC committee shall consist of at least two amateurs with technical qualifications and / or commercial expertise in the radio and communications fields. Members to have an understanding of modern technical system requirements and radio communication theories and practices. Ability to effectively communicate technical matters to both professional technical people and to amateurs in general. To advise project builders on general repeater, link or beacon technology, RFI, propagation, harmonic radiation and other technical matters or to delegate such advice from other people, groups, clubs or organisations.

Duties

• To process licence applications from Groups and to forward such applications as are deemed in the best interest of VK4 amateurs to the A.C.M.A. for issue of a licence together with the QTAC recommendation. (please refer to our Web page on 'Applications'.

• To report to the QAC Council on a regular basis or more frequently as circumstances dictate.

• To establish and update a register of Queensland Amateur repeaters, links and beacons licensed by the Australian Communications & Media Authority.

• To liaise with NTAC on National issues and any changes to the band plan or introduction or withdrawal of amateur repeaters, links or beacons.

QTAC
c/- Bill Sebbens
PO Box 511
Maleny Qld. 4552