Another year has come and gone (oops...err , more like about to go!), great thins has happened for some. Tying the knot, Getting their Ham license, Being parents, Getting their Ham license, getting their new GPS (Hi Hi), Getting their Ham license. . . .
The thing is that good things happens to some, not so good things to others! The really really good thing is that we still have volunteers to occasionally remind us that we are Amateur Radio operators.
(OBTW, syabas to those who lead by example during the recent flood crisis, and those who did know who they are)
One such occasion will be the up and coming (fast) New Years Eve net, to be conducted (and of course, initiated by 9M2DS- Pak Dollah), one of our very senior members, in terms of experience, that is, Pak Dol will kick off the net on 9M2RKK, beginning 2300 hrs New Years Eve.
SO if you are on do tune in, and we have been told that it will also probably be simultaneously run on MARTS 2m Nat Link...
So lets catch up there...de Martsnews.Blogspot.com
Friday, December 29, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Ma Ma Mia, Mike Mike Mike meets Mike Mike Mike !
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They say, some things are better not planned.
Such was the case, Meor (9M2MMM) who hardly ever comes by, was in AB when Wong (9W2MMM) dropped in at an ungodly time around 8pm! It was certainly not the usual time, but these two stations met and jumpa jumpa by chance!
So, hands up the real Mike Mike Mike....er, ok theres two...
Heres to more eyeballs....
73s de Martsnews.blogspot.com
Ohh...keep reading on, there is a planned Juta event...contact 9W2AXE / 9W2ICE for more details
Monday, November 13, 2006
Jungle On The AIR (JUTA)
A group of "AliBee Junky" who frequent / eyeball at Rest Ali Baba TTDI, will be organizing a jamboree on the air in the rain forest -Jungle on the Air "JUTA".
We will organise a convoy to a hill top location, set up camp and base station to transmit. At base camp a 40 meter / 20 meter / 11 meter & 2 meter will be setup for the QSO JUTA event.
Objectives:
Ham members eyeball
Create awareness / more participating stations via MARTS National Link.
To learn and improve our skills in Ameteur radio.
Working committee members:
9W2AXE - Azhar
9W2XL - Bear
9M2DS - Pak Dollah
9W2ICE - Bob
9W2XI - Wilson
* working committe welcome, pls contact 9W2AXE
Event Details:
Invitation : Alll Amateur Radio members & SWL enthusiast
You do not need a 4WD vehicle to participate!!!!
Date / Time : - tentative - MID January 2007
Duration : 1 night / 2 days
Location : Not firm
(Kuala Kelawang, NS / Frazer Hill - Sg Pisang / Cameron Highlands (Post Tuel) / Ulu Slim (Post Tenau), Gunung Ledang.
Club Callsign : 9M2MRC
Transimission Callsign : 9M2DXX
Repeaters utilised : RKK, MARTS National Link & RUK.
Those who are interested to participate, YES! even those who are not decided but are thinking about this event, kindly drop us a note by posting a comment. Alternatively, you may choose to sent an email to 9w2axe@gmail.com
Kindly indicate the number of pax and the type of vehicle joining the convoy.
Hope to see you all for the eyeball.
de moderator - QSP from AliBee Junky
We will organise a convoy to a hill top location, set up camp and base station to transmit. At base camp a 40 meter / 20 meter / 11 meter & 2 meter will be setup for the QSO JUTA event.
Objectives:
Ham members eyeball
Create awareness / more participating stations via MARTS National Link.
To learn and improve our skills in Ameteur radio.
Working committee members:
9W2AXE - Azhar
9W2XL - Bear
9M2DS - Pak Dollah
9W2ICE - Bob
9W2XI - Wilson
* working committe welcome, pls contact 9W2AXE
Event Details:
Invitation : Alll Amateur Radio members & SWL enthusiast
You do not need a 4WD vehicle to participate!!!!
Date / Time : - tentative - MID January 2007
Duration : 1 night / 2 days
Location : Not firm
(Kuala Kelawang, NS / Frazer Hill - Sg Pisang / Cameron Highlands (Post Tuel) / Ulu Slim (Post Tenau), Gunung Ledang.
Club Callsign : 9M2MRC
Transimission Callsign : 9M2DXX
Repeaters utilised : RKK, MARTS National Link & RUK.
Those who are interested to participate, YES! even those who are not decided but are thinking about this event, kindly drop us a note by posting a comment. Alternatively, you may choose to sent an email to 9w2axe@gmail.com
Kindly indicate the number of pax and the type of vehicle joining the convoy.
Hope to see you all for the eyeball.
de moderator - QSP from AliBee Junky
Wedding Bells was heard !!!
CONGRATS!!!! to our ham'ers 9W2BOI & 9W2AOI ( Boi & Alicie ).
Their memorable day was held on 28th October 2006 in the presence of family & friends held in KL in a posh Italian restaurant, unlike a typical chinese wedding.
A few AliBee junky were there to celebrate their happy occasion with family and close friends.
Once again, CONGRATS!!!
Friday, November 03, 2006
HAM RADIO USERS GETS WIDER COVERAGE
PENANG Nov 1, 2006 - Ham radio users now have wider coverage along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia with the setting up of a free amateur radio network link.
The link spanning Johor Baru to Kangar is jointly established by the Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters' Society (MARTS) and Motorola Technology Sdn Bhd.
MARTS vice-president Abdul Rashid Mohd Sultan said the Motorola-MARTS Amateur Radio Network system was designed to provide nationwide infrastructure for inter-state radio communications.
"The system will benefit about 2,000 licensed amateur radio users in the peninsula."
"It is also the first nationwide amateur radio system in South East Asia," he said at the launch of the link by State Local Government Committee chairman Dato' Dr Teng Hock Nan at Cititel Penang here yesterday.
Abdul Rashid said Motorola spent RM350,000 to provide the system's radio communications equipment and accessories including the system design.
Previously, he said members could only talk with others from within their local area.
"We installed five repeaters on Telekom Malaysia's hill-station buildings on Penang Hill, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Gunung Ledang, and Gunung Pulai for the new link," he said.
(A repeater is a device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again).
Motorola Malaysia country president Asri Hassan said the radio system would also provide communication up to southern Thailand, Singapore, and Sumatra's east coast area.
It would also be accessible to amateur radio members on ships in the Straits of Malacca and the South China Sea, he said.
"This nationwide radio system is very critical during emergencies and disasters," he added.
During the tsunami tragedy, Kuala Lumpur was used as the central ham radio station to bridge communication between Acheh and Medan, he said.
"During the tsunami, the ham radio users in Acheh and Medan could only communicate with Kuala Lumpur and not each other."
"So, our members in Kuala Lumpur acted as the middle party to relay messages between the two," he said.
Abdul Rashid said during the Highland Towers tragedy in 1993, MARTS led a team to provide communication support to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
Source: The Star, November 1, 2006
The link spanning Johor Baru to Kangar is jointly established by the Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters' Society (MARTS) and Motorola Technology Sdn Bhd.
MARTS vice-president Abdul Rashid Mohd Sultan said the Motorola-MARTS Amateur Radio Network system was designed to provide nationwide infrastructure for inter-state radio communications.
"The system will benefit about 2,000 licensed amateur radio users in the peninsula."
"It is also the first nationwide amateur radio system in South East Asia," he said at the launch of the link by State Local Government Committee chairman Dato' Dr Teng Hock Nan at Cititel Penang here yesterday.
Abdul Rashid said Motorola spent RM350,000 to provide the system's radio communications equipment and accessories including the system design.
Previously, he said members could only talk with others from within their local area.
"We installed five repeaters on Telekom Malaysia's hill-station buildings on Penang Hill, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Gunung Ledang, and Gunung Pulai for the new link," he said.
(A repeater is a device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again).
Motorola Malaysia country president Asri Hassan said the radio system would also provide communication up to southern Thailand, Singapore, and Sumatra's east coast area.
It would also be accessible to amateur radio members on ships in the Straits of Malacca and the South China Sea, he said.
"This nationwide radio system is very critical during emergencies and disasters," he added.
During the tsunami tragedy, Kuala Lumpur was used as the central ham radio station to bridge communication between Acheh and Medan, he said.
"During the tsunami, the ham radio users in Acheh and Medan could only communicate with Kuala Lumpur and not each other."
"So, our members in Kuala Lumpur acted as the middle party to relay messages between the two," he said.
Abdul Rashid said during the Highland Towers tragedy in 1993, MARTS led a team to provide communication support to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
Source: The Star, November 1, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
THE SAGA OF DUTY EXEMPTION ON AMATEUR EQUIPMENT..the last word
The factual account has provided the genesis, or the raison d'être. It is time that this is now filed away into the archives of MARTS if any.
It is time that I slip back into my tranquil obscurity and get on with my work. The last thing I wanted was to be pitched into a controversial situation. This fracas was not one of my doing nor started by me. Anyway I hope the factual account should put this matter to rest once for all.
My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group, there was less competition. Probably the second type who usurps the credit takes the short cut and is, of course less trouble. Unfortunately the fame is short lived.
Thanks to the Blogmaster for providing me the space and opportunity to say my piece.
73, Sangat Singh, 9M2SS, 1st November, 2006
this was sent via email to martsnews.comment@gmail.com
Thanks Sangat for your response and clarification
It is time that I slip back into my tranquil obscurity and get on with my work. The last thing I wanted was to be pitched into a controversial situation. This fracas was not one of my doing nor started by me. Anyway I hope the factual account should put this matter to rest once for all.
My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group, there was less competition. Probably the second type who usurps the credit takes the short cut and is, of course less trouble. Unfortunately the fame is short lived.
Thanks to the Blogmaster for providing me the space and opportunity to say my piece.
73, Sangat Singh, 9M2SS, 1st November, 2006
this was sent via email to martsnews.comment@gmail.com
Thanks Sangat for your response and clarification
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Weekend Exploration Getaway #1 ( WEG1)
Bored and no place to go? Come join us for our inaugural trip to Morib. Calling all Ham enthuaiast to join us for a day outing.
Where ? - Banting stopover - Carey Island stopover- Morib breather - Salak Tinggi lunch stopover - Bagan lalang breather.
When ? - 5th November 2006
Time ? - 9am @ Rest Ali Baba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Whole day? - 9am - 4pm
Transportation ? - Convoy drive
What is needed ? - Your usual self / family members
Activities ? - "Bring your own picnic basket" - alternatively Seafood lunch @ RM 25 per head
Organise by whom ? - Ali-Bee Junkies
Those who are keen to participate, kindly drop us a note indicating the number of person attending.
Please RSVP by Friday, 3rd November - 10pm . Pls call 9W2AXE - Azhar ( 019-2225724 ) or 9W2ICE - Bob ( 012-2830002 ).
Stay tuned on 9M2RKK or do visit us again for updated information. Hope to see ya all.
73s de moderator
Where ? - Banting stopover - Carey Island stopover- Morib breather - Salak Tinggi lunch stopover - Bagan lalang breather.
When ? - 5th November 2006
Time ? - 9am @ Rest Ali Baba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Whole day? - 9am - 4pm
Transportation ? - Convoy drive
What is needed ? - Your usual self / family members
Activities ? - "Bring your own picnic basket" - alternatively Seafood lunch @ RM 25 per head
Organise by whom ? - Ali-Bee Junkies
Those who are keen to participate, kindly drop us a note indicating the number of person attending.
Please RSVP by Friday, 3rd November - 10pm . Pls call 9W2AXE - Azhar ( 019-2225724 ) or 9W2ICE - Bob ( 012-2830002 ).
Stay tuned on 9M2RKK or do visit us again for updated information. Hope to see ya all.
73s de moderator
Friday, October 27, 2006
MOTOROLA MARTS 2m National Link Official Launch
An official launch of the Motorola MARTS 2m National link will be staged on the 31st October 2006 at 2.30pm in the Cititel Hotel, Penang to mark yet another milestone for the National Amateur Radio Society.
Presently, the 2m National link is opertaing without any glitches, as the repeater team made their way from North to South. Motorola is the official sponsor of this link and has provided both Hardware and consultation including other materials for the setting up of this link.
For more details visit www.marts.org.my
For those intending to drop in for this event, you are encouraged to do so, please sms 0146040573 to book your place (The moderator of this blog is not sure of the closing date as no dates were provided in the general invitation)
Syabas MARTS! de martsnews.blogspot
Presently, the 2m National link is opertaing without any glitches, as the repeater team made their way from North to South. Motorola is the official sponsor of this link and has provided both Hardware and consultation including other materials for the setting up of this link.
For more details visit www.marts.org.my
For those intending to drop in for this event, you are encouraged to do so, please sms 0146040573 to book your place (The moderator of this blog is not sure of the closing date as no dates were provided in the general invitation)
Syabas MARTS! de martsnews.blogspot
Monday, October 23, 2006
They Aced It!
Pictured Left to Right: Tuan Hj Zamani Zakaria (GM-Head of MyICMS886), Mr Sangat Singh (Advisor to Angkasawan RAE Project), Angkasawan Dr Faiz Khaleed, En Ahmad Razif Ramli (Head-Technology & Standards Dept) , Datuk Dr Halim Shafie (Chairman, MCMC), En.Mohd Nazir Osman (Technology & Standards Dept) , Angkasawan Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, Dr. Mustaffa, Deputy Director General, National Space Agency, En Mohd Fairos B Asillam (ANGKASA) Cik Roslina Hussain (ANGKASA). Absent were Angkasawan Finalist Vanajah Siva, & Mohd Faiz Kamaluddin (Both candidates passed the RAE but were not at the presentation ceremony)
Yup! They did, all six candidates who participated in the RAE Special Sitting for the Angkasawan Candidates and Angkasa Officials got through their RAE without any hitches. Seeing that RAE was not actually rocket science (Pun intended!), we wish godspeed to all involved in seeing this Angkasa Initiated project through.
At the present moment, both Angkasawan Elect, Dr Sheikh & Dr Faiz are already in Moscow, probably getting used to potatoes & vodka! OK, not the vodka part...but definately getting used to Mockba diet! Hopefully we will also get their callsign soon, so boleh panggil panggil mah . . .
So, if you hear of a new callsign, most likely, it could be either of the four! Cheers...
Martsnews.blogspot would like to thank Mr.Sangat Singh who shared this photo with us.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Selamat Deepa Raya . .de martsnews.blogpsot
To all our visitors of this humble blog, Here is wishing everyone Selamat Hari Deepavali
and Selamat Hari Raya !
To those planning on long distance driving, keep safe, and if feeling sleepy,
remember CQ CQ, there will bound to be someone else on frequency to chat to keep awake!
See ya all . . .
de martsnews.blogspot
and Selamat Hari Raya !
To those planning on long distance driving, keep safe, and if feeling sleepy,
remember CQ CQ, there will bound to be someone else on frequency to chat to keep awake!
See ya all . . .
de martsnews.blogspot
Monday, October 16, 2006
CQ Jamboree On The Air 21 October 2006
CQ CQ CQ, the call for volunteers is out again! This time, the World JOTA, will commence on 21 October 2006 0001 LT. In view of the up coming DeepaRaya, there will be a need to coordinate
volunteers more closely to at least have some 'voice' from Klang Valley.
Before we announce the setting up of station for Klang Valley, and invite the troops of KL/Sel,
we first need to identify if we have sufficient stations.
(The Persatuan Pengakap Malaysia - will be loaning their equipment for this use if manpower suffices)
1. In view of Deepavali on 21st October 2006, there may be some people who will take a long trip from KL. (Please place your callsign and time available if you intend to help)
2. The station will be on air throughout the weekend and will stop transmission 2359LT 22 October 2006.
This call will close on 18 October 2006 at 1200 hrs.
de moderator QSP from KelKom,PPM
volunteers more closely to at least have some 'voice' from Klang Valley.
Before we announce the setting up of station for Klang Valley, and invite the troops of KL/Sel,
we first need to identify if we have sufficient stations.
(The Persatuan Pengakap Malaysia - will be loaning their equipment for this use if manpower suffices)
1. In view of Deepavali on 21st October 2006, there may be some people who will take a long trip from KL. (Please place your callsign and time available if you intend to help)
2. The station will be on air throughout the weekend and will stop transmission 2359LT 22 October 2006.
This call will close on 18 October 2006 at 1200 hrs.
de moderator QSP from KelKom,PPM
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Problems with National Link
QSP from 9W2PCK - Choy from Segamat. He has noted that the National Link from Gg.Ledang to Ulu Kali is not carrying his audio, as opposed to previous transmissions achieving a Readability 4 ! However, he is able to copy the transmissions of stations in Central to Northern.
So take note, if you are trying to access from down south, you may experience difficulties.
The problem has also been reported by Choy to 9W2EY - Edward.
Keep on contributing to the benefit of all in the HAM community.
de Martsnews.blogspot
So take note, if you are trying to access from down south, you may experience difficulties.
The problem has also been reported by Choy to 9W2EY - Edward.
Keep on contributing to the benefit of all in the HAM community.
de Martsnews.blogspot
Monday, October 02, 2006
THE SAGA OF DUTY EXEMPTION ON AMATEUR EQUIPMENT
By Sangat Singh, 9M2SS
This is the story of the duty exemption on amateur equipment, and how it was obtained in response to a thread started on the MARTS Blog on 16th September, 2006 onwards.
There were 3 attempts made to obtain the duty exemption. The first one was initiated soon after the MARTS AGM of 1984. The following were the principal officials:
President Colin Richards, 9M2CR
Vice President D. D. Devan, 9M2DD
Hon. Secy. Sangat Singh, 9M2SS
It was decided to explore the possibility of duty exemption on Amateur equipment. During that period we had a good example of Amateur Radio Society of India having just obtained duty exemption vide Gazette of India Notification dated 9th March, 1984. This was the background that gave us the incentive. I was charged with the duty to set the ball rolling.
The first letter dated 9th March, 1984 was written by the President, Colin Richards, 9M2CR and addressed to the Hon. Minister of Finance, Tan Sri Razaleigh Hamzah. This letter was neither acknowledged nor replied. We sent a reminder on 9th May, 1984 even that was ignored. From then on, I took upon myself to pursue this matter vigorously.
On 1st October, 1984 I sent another letter to the Finance Minister, enclosing all previous correspondence for ease of reference. This time we received an acknowledgement on 5th November, 1984 that the matter would receive attention.
On 30th November, 1984 we received a letter from Customs Headquarter granting an interview, and asked me to present them with the Customs Tariff Codes for items that we wished duty to be waived. I met Director Ramlah Binti Ibrahim and spent the whole morning explaining what we needed. I submitted a few pages of Schedule of Amateur Radio equipments to be admitted duty-free to holders of valid amateur radio licence holders. Unfortunately this surfeit of information was beyond her. She kept on asking for the Customs Tariff Code, even to the extent of asking the name of Manufacturer, Model, and serial number. I did not make much headway as it was not just one piece that we needed to import. On a subsequent visit I asked D. D. Devan, 9M2DD to accompany me in case he was able to drill some sense. We were required to file in a fresh memorandum and included whatever further information was needed.
On 22nd February, 1985 I enlisted the help of Enc. Zakari Che Noo, Director of JTM, to provide a recommendation. This was not acknowledged nor replied. On 12th March. 1985 I got Enc. Zakaria Che Noor to send a reminder to Puan Ramlah. Again there was no response.
On 12th June, 1985 I sent another letter once again enclosing copies of all old correspondence in case they could not trace the file.
On 9th July, 1985 we received a reply by one Enc. Mohd. Amen Bin Cutoff that gave a glimmer of hope, and again asked for the Tariff Codes. This I provided .
On 1st August, 1985 we received Tariff Code and duty thereon. I was shocked as that quoted just the normal duty ranging from 30 – 50 percent + 10 percent on most items.
Only on ICOM IC 751, 745, 730 she quoted inadvertently a duty of 5% + 10%. This was actually a slip.
On 8th August, 1985 I wrote a letter to D. D. Devan, 9M2DD who was then the President of MARTS, quote.
“I am enclosing the missive from Customs. You can see what a mess they have made. I tried to speak to Ramlah but she refused to talk. Clearly this work was beyond her capacity…..”
On 13th January, 1986 we received a letter from Customs that “…dukacita dimaklumkan bahawa permohonan tersebut tidak dapat diluluskan” Thus the first attempt failed.
We did not give up and started the second assault. This was the second attempt. This time I enlisted the help of Y. B Datuk Amar Stephen Yong, Minister of Sains Dan Alma Skitter as I knew him personally and he had visited us when I was the Manager of Ampar Tenang Estate, Dengkil. I got a recommendation letter from him. Added to this I had fresh recommendations from the Director of JTM. Once again we started on the merry go round. Light at the end of tunnel was still not visible.
At this point I enlisted the help of H. L. Cham, 9M2YB. This was on 20th June, 1989. By this time Lee Fook Seng, 9M2LF had become the President of MARTS. According to Cham our application could not be found at the Ministry of Finance. Following his contacts he felt that we stood a good chance. So I started once again to present our case. To quote Cham “The informal reactions I have got to date appear to be encouraging and I will be more than happy to follow through once you have prepared the proposed new letter”. This was our second attempt. I resubmitted our application to the Ministry of Finance.
But this time, something sinister was being hatched. The very people who now claim credit were the ones who were responsible for the failure of the second attempt. It will be opening a can of worms if I were to write about that painful episode. Suffice to say that in 1990 I had relinquished my post as a Secretary of MARTS. Zainal, 9M2ZA became the secretary. I gave him a few pages of handing over report and in it I had specifically mentioned among other things that our application for Duty exemption was in the final stage and required an urgent follow up. No action was taken at all. Thus failed the second attempt.
That was the most chaotic period in the history of MARTS. Zainal, 9M2ZA lasted less then 3 months as the Secretary. Then Yusoff, 9M2FF was roped in but due to his personal problems he too did not last. At last Thiam 9M2CJ was pressed in and again some years later he too was unconstitutionally asked to resign. In a shameful manner, while MARTS talked pontifically about the constitution as being sacred, had a council member who was not even a member of MARTS.
We now come to the 3rd round.
This was I think during the 1996 MARTS AGM at UKM Bangi that the question of duty exemption once again raised its head. It was I think, Ken, 9M2KN who proposed my name and the whole membership raised their hands and vociferously seconded my name. I was tired from previous two attempts and had regressed peacefully as an ordinary member. I was most reluctant to undertake once again the cudgels to combat the authorities. But they wouldn’t listen. I took up the challenge once again. At that time Rashid, 9M2RS became the President and Thaim, 9M2CJ was the Hon. Secretary. I was appointed the Chairman and asked to nominate my own committee. My reply was that the committee should consist of only 2 members of which one should be absent. But I don’t think the staid amanuensis minuted that witticism. At the end it was decided that I would be a one man committee to tackle this question.
Once again, I started that lone and arduous journey and enlisted help of people who mattered. I have their letters of support on my file and am grateful for their generous help. In the meantime, I had made a good contact with the Director of Customs who was sympathetic. I don’t want to list the umpteen letters and meetings I had with them. Then came the day we were waiting for. On 24th October, 1996 I saw the Director concerned and he gave me a privileged packet with a red slip posted on it that read:
EMBARGO
Tidak Boleh Disiarkan Sebelum JAM 1600 Hari Jumaat, 25th Ocotber, 1996.
Rest is the history. I never talked or told anybody, nor made any claims. There was not a single cent claimed for anything from MARTS. I just felt pleased that the job was done. My last duty was to write letters of thanks and to the press to thank YB Minister of Finance. These letters did appear in the press.
It was only after this announcement, I felt that the Director of Customs must be thanked. The two appropriate persons were the President Rashid, 9M2RS and Thiam 9M2CJ to thank him for his help. This was the only occasion they ever went to the Customs Headquarters. I am sure they cannot even remember the name of that friendly Director.
This was the sum total of their help. I am not sure who were the others who helped. They should be identified and suitably honoured with a place in the Hall of Fame.
In the following AGM there was just one liner minuted to say thank you Sangat.
Sangat Singh, 9M2SS
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The above was sent to us via email, and we felt that this should be published in view of the
recent comments that resulted in the deletion of the Angkasawan posting.
Martsnews.blogspot wishes to inform that the originality of this posted email was verified
via telephone, and would like to thank 9M2SS for his time. We also note that Mr Sangat's intention is not to seek acknowledgement nor fame, but merely wishes to inform that previous postings may have been made with other intentions.
should you wish to comment, please forward your email to martsnews.comment@gmail.com
This is the story of the duty exemption on amateur equipment, and how it was obtained in response to a thread started on the MARTS Blog on 16th September, 2006 onwards.
There were 3 attempts made to obtain the duty exemption. The first one was initiated soon after the MARTS AGM of 1984. The following were the principal officials:
President Colin Richards, 9M2CR
Vice President D. D. Devan, 9M2DD
Hon. Secy. Sangat Singh, 9M2SS
It was decided to explore the possibility of duty exemption on Amateur equipment. During that period we had a good example of Amateur Radio Society of India having just obtained duty exemption vide Gazette of India Notification dated 9th March, 1984. This was the background that gave us the incentive. I was charged with the duty to set the ball rolling.
The first letter dated 9th March, 1984 was written by the President, Colin Richards, 9M2CR and addressed to the Hon. Minister of Finance, Tan Sri Razaleigh Hamzah. This letter was neither acknowledged nor replied. We sent a reminder on 9th May, 1984 even that was ignored. From then on, I took upon myself to pursue this matter vigorously.
On 1st October, 1984 I sent another letter to the Finance Minister, enclosing all previous correspondence for ease of reference. This time we received an acknowledgement on 5th November, 1984 that the matter would receive attention.
On 30th November, 1984 we received a letter from Customs Headquarter granting an interview, and asked me to present them with the Customs Tariff Codes for items that we wished duty to be waived. I met Director Ramlah Binti Ibrahim and spent the whole morning explaining what we needed. I submitted a few pages of Schedule of Amateur Radio equipments to be admitted duty-free to holders of valid amateur radio licence holders. Unfortunately this surfeit of information was beyond her. She kept on asking for the Customs Tariff Code, even to the extent of asking the name of Manufacturer, Model, and serial number. I did not make much headway as it was not just one piece that we needed to import. On a subsequent visit I asked D. D. Devan, 9M2DD to accompany me in case he was able to drill some sense. We were required to file in a fresh memorandum and included whatever further information was needed.
On 22nd February, 1985 I enlisted the help of Enc. Zakari Che Noo, Director of JTM, to provide a recommendation. This was not acknowledged nor replied. On 12th March. 1985 I got Enc. Zakaria Che Noor to send a reminder to Puan Ramlah. Again there was no response.
On 12th June, 1985 I sent another letter once again enclosing copies of all old correspondence in case they could not trace the file.
On 9th July, 1985 we received a reply by one Enc. Mohd. Amen Bin Cutoff that gave a glimmer of hope, and again asked for the Tariff Codes. This I provided .
On 1st August, 1985 we received Tariff Code and duty thereon. I was shocked as that quoted just the normal duty ranging from 30 – 50 percent + 10 percent on most items.
Only on ICOM IC 751, 745, 730 she quoted inadvertently a duty of 5% + 10%. This was actually a slip.
On 8th August, 1985 I wrote a letter to D. D. Devan, 9M2DD who was then the President of MARTS, quote.
“I am enclosing the missive from Customs. You can see what a mess they have made. I tried to speak to Ramlah but she refused to talk. Clearly this work was beyond her capacity…..”
On 13th January, 1986 we received a letter from Customs that “…dukacita dimaklumkan bahawa permohonan tersebut tidak dapat diluluskan” Thus the first attempt failed.
We did not give up and started the second assault. This was the second attempt. This time I enlisted the help of Y. B Datuk Amar Stephen Yong, Minister of Sains Dan Alma Skitter as I knew him personally and he had visited us when I was the Manager of Ampar Tenang Estate, Dengkil. I got a recommendation letter from him. Added to this I had fresh recommendations from the Director of JTM. Once again we started on the merry go round. Light at the end of tunnel was still not visible.
At this point I enlisted the help of H. L. Cham, 9M2YB. This was on 20th June, 1989. By this time Lee Fook Seng, 9M2LF had become the President of MARTS. According to Cham our application could not be found at the Ministry of Finance. Following his contacts he felt that we stood a good chance. So I started once again to present our case. To quote Cham “The informal reactions I have got to date appear to be encouraging and I will be more than happy to follow through once you have prepared the proposed new letter”. This was our second attempt. I resubmitted our application to the Ministry of Finance.
But this time, something sinister was being hatched. The very people who now claim credit were the ones who were responsible for the failure of the second attempt. It will be opening a can of worms if I were to write about that painful episode. Suffice to say that in 1990 I had relinquished my post as a Secretary of MARTS. Zainal, 9M2ZA became the secretary. I gave him a few pages of handing over report and in it I had specifically mentioned among other things that our application for Duty exemption was in the final stage and required an urgent follow up. No action was taken at all. Thus failed the second attempt.
That was the most chaotic period in the history of MARTS. Zainal, 9M2ZA lasted less then 3 months as the Secretary. Then Yusoff, 9M2FF was roped in but due to his personal problems he too did not last. At last Thiam 9M2CJ was pressed in and again some years later he too was unconstitutionally asked to resign. In a shameful manner, while MARTS talked pontifically about the constitution as being sacred, had a council member who was not even a member of MARTS.
We now come to the 3rd round.
This was I think during the 1996 MARTS AGM at UKM Bangi that the question of duty exemption once again raised its head. It was I think, Ken, 9M2KN who proposed my name and the whole membership raised their hands and vociferously seconded my name. I was tired from previous two attempts and had regressed peacefully as an ordinary member. I was most reluctant to undertake once again the cudgels to combat the authorities. But they wouldn’t listen. I took up the challenge once again. At that time Rashid, 9M2RS became the President and Thaim, 9M2CJ was the Hon. Secretary. I was appointed the Chairman and asked to nominate my own committee. My reply was that the committee should consist of only 2 members of which one should be absent. But I don’t think the staid amanuensis minuted that witticism. At the end it was decided that I would be a one man committee to tackle this question.
Once again, I started that lone and arduous journey and enlisted help of people who mattered. I have their letters of support on my file and am grateful for their generous help. In the meantime, I had made a good contact with the Director of Customs who was sympathetic. I don’t want to list the umpteen letters and meetings I had with them. Then came the day we were waiting for. On 24th October, 1996 I saw the Director concerned and he gave me a privileged packet with a red slip posted on it that read:
EMBARGO
Tidak Boleh Disiarkan Sebelum JAM 1600 Hari Jumaat, 25th Ocotber, 1996.
Rest is the history. I never talked or told anybody, nor made any claims. There was not a single cent claimed for anything from MARTS. I just felt pleased that the job was done. My last duty was to write letters of thanks and to the press to thank YB Minister of Finance. These letters did appear in the press.
It was only after this announcement, I felt that the Director of Customs must be thanked. The two appropriate persons were the President Rashid, 9M2RS and Thiam 9M2CJ to thank him for his help. This was the only occasion they ever went to the Customs Headquarters. I am sure they cannot even remember the name of that friendly Director.
This was the sum total of their help. I am not sure who were the others who helped. They should be identified and suitably honoured with a place in the Hall of Fame.
In the following AGM there was just one liner minuted to say thank you Sangat.
Sangat Singh, 9M2SS
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The above was sent to us via email, and we felt that this should be published in view of the
recent comments that resulted in the deletion of the Angkasawan posting.
Martsnews.blogspot wishes to inform that the originality of this posted email was verified
via telephone, and would like to thank 9M2SS for his time. We also note that Mr Sangat's intention is not to seek acknowledgement nor fame, but merely wishes to inform that previous postings may have been made with other intentions.
should you wish to comment, please forward your email to martsnews.comment@gmail.com
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Ramadan Buka Puasa Eyeball
We are organising a buka puasa cum eyeball session
this event will be held on the 6th of October 2006 @ 6.30pm.
Venue : masjid al -mukarramah
Jln saga, Bandar Sri Damansara ( masjid bandar sri damansara )
all amateur stations are cordially invited, this is also extended with xyl & harmonics
We are also extending to all non-muslim members. Proper attire is required ( ladies must wear scarf)
Food will be provided as the event is sponsored by 9w2axe. A collection box will be passed around to members in aid of orphans ( anak anak yatim) any amount welcome. Solely on voluntary basis.
The menu for the day
1. bar-b-que lamb
2. briyani rice
3. etc etc etc
Pls rsvp by the 4th October with the number of pax to 9W2AXE - 019-2225724 or 9W2ICE - 012-2830002
eg. 9w2xxx + no of person(s)
calling channel V.40
73s
de-moderator
this event will be held on the 6th of October 2006 @ 6.30pm.
Venue : masjid al -mukarramah
Jln saga, Bandar Sri Damansara ( masjid bandar sri damansara )
all amateur stations are cordially invited, this is also extended with xyl & harmonics
We are also extending to all non-muslim members. Proper attire is required ( ladies must wear scarf)
Food will be provided as the event is sponsored by 9w2axe. A collection box will be passed around to members in aid of orphans ( anak anak yatim) any amount welcome. Solely on voluntary basis.
The menu for the day
1. bar-b-que lamb
2. briyani rice
3. etc etc etc
Pls rsvp by the 4th October with the number of pax to 9W2AXE - 019-2225724 or 9W2ICE - 012-2830002
eg. 9w2xxx + no of person(s)
calling channel V.40
73s
de-moderator
RAE (2006-2) Announcement by MCMC
Better late then never, they say. Such, this blog has missed the all important announcement by Big Bro on the next RAE dates !
click on the above link to see the full text of the announcement made by MCMC.
In summary, it will be on November 29, 2006, Venue TBA.
THIS IS A REMINDER TO THOSE WANTING THEIR YL's / XYL's / Harmonics / and all YeeMah KooCheah* TO SIT FOR THE RAE THAT THE CLOSING DATE OF THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS on 6th OCTOBER 2006 !!
just our small part to encourage others to HAM!
de Martsnews.blogspot
*YeeMah KooCheah is a phrase widely used by the Cantonese to refer to relatives . .
click on the above link to see the full text of the announcement made by MCMC.
In summary, it will be on November 29, 2006, Venue TBA.
THIS IS A REMINDER TO THOSE WANTING THEIR YL's / XYL's / Harmonics / and all YeeMah KooCheah* TO SIT FOR THE RAE THAT THE CLOSING DATE OF THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS on 6th OCTOBER 2006 !!
just our small part to encourage others to HAM!
de Martsnews.blogspot
*YeeMah KooCheah is a phrase widely used by the Cantonese to refer to relatives . .
Saturday, September 23, 2006
9M2RUK - Ulu Kali (Local Repeater - 147.900mhz)
9M2RUK - Ulu Kali Repeater transmitting at 147.900mhz, with the usual offset and tone is now back live on line. A team headed by 9W2ZN - Zakran summitted Ulu Kali on Thursday, 21st September 2006, and provided the long needed manpower to put the repeater back on air.
For the record, the antenna cables was the primary problem, with water seepage, due to weather exposure, and these cables were donated (Benefactor - not known).
However, it will be useful to note that 9M2RUK does have serious 'spill over' problems from a commerial taxi repeater, so if you get the feedback,upon the release of your PTT, don't be too alarmed. Another thing to note is that 9M2RUK, situated on the Ulu Kali summit, right next to Genting Highlands, will provide you with good receiving signals, but please reconsider triggering with 5w from handy, as you may not get the same results. However, do try, and feel free to comment here on your signal and readability report, with power output, as well as set up/area of transmission.
This will be very useful for us to provide to the next team going up to do maintenance works.
Kepp on Dx'ing.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
New Mobile Rigs
To all hams who are interested to acquire these models - you may sent an email to martsnews.comment@gmail.com
YAESU FT-60R VHF/UHF HANDY RM 800.00
YAESU FT-7800R VHF/UHF M0BILE RM1100.00
73s
de-moderator
YAESU FT-60R VHF/UHF HANDY RM 800.00
YAESU FT-7800R VHF/UHF M0BILE RM1100.00
73s
de-moderator
Friday, September 08, 2006
QSP...Messages Text or otherwise . .
Excerpt from NST Daily, 8 Sept 2006
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When text messages can backfire
08 Sep 2006
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KUALA LUMPUR: It may be hip and a sign of the times, but the growing trend of circulating text messages on kidnap and abduction cases is making matters hard for police.
Different types of crime require different approaches. What may work in a case of car theft or snatch theft may not work when there’s been a kidnapping.
In advising the public to stop this practice, Federal CID director Datuk Fauzi Saari told the New Straits Times yesterday that kidnappers would have warned the victim’s family not to go to the police. "There is the danger that the widely circulated text messages may reach the kidnappers’ mobile phones. This would endanger the victim.
"Also, the element of secrecy is required as police have their own plans and action to set into motion," he said.
"If a crime is committed, then lodge a report in person. There are procedures police have to follow before investigation papers can be opened.
"Sending text messages does not constitute lodging a police report. We do not know if it is a hoax or genuine call for help. Even those who forward the messages don’t know if it is a hoax or not."
Fauzi said at the very least, police would need a "first information report", which detailed the crime, its nature, where it happened and who was involved, so that they had something to work on.
"But what is happening now is that the text message is being circulated far and wide before it reaches the police. We will not act on it as it is difficult to determine its authenticity."
As an example, Fauzi cited a case which created a stir on Aug 28: A girl who was abducted by five men at the parking lot of the Ipoh Shopping Parade.
Her boyfriend sent text messages to friends, urging them to contact police if they spotted their vehicle. The messages took on a life of their own, reaching the Klang Valley.
"By then, the original message was distorted to such an extent that no one knew where the girl was abducted from. Some received a text saying the incident had occurred at Subang Parade!"
Selangor police sent a team to Subang Parade. By then, the girl was safe and the vehicle found. Two days later, the messages were still in circulation.
Fauzi advised victims to send the text message to Rakan Cop, which would be constituted as a report.
Also, enlisting the help of friends by chain text messaging can be applied when it is a case of snatch or car thefts.
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Some of us in the HAM community may have received this message and feeling the need to help, may have circulated this to other stations, via sms as well as through the local 2M network.
So perhaps, it is wise to take a step back and evaluate using this simple steps;
1.verify statement from the person who received it (make sure that it is first hand info, not QSP from QSP from QSP)
2.As a responsible person passing on information, you are responsible for the facts
(If some of you may recall, a simple message sent some time ago lead to some serious twisting of facts, as in the case with this sms)
3.If it involves element of crime, do take the steps as advised by the authorities (refer above article)
4.Messages sent through Amateur Radio waves should follow the guidelines set by the governing authorities (refer MCMC guidelines as to do's and don'ts)
In summary, we all mean well, but do not get yourself prosecuted for sending wrong news!
de martnews.blogspot
________________________________________________________
When text messages can backfire
08 Sep 2006
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KUALA LUMPUR: It may be hip and a sign of the times, but the growing trend of circulating text messages on kidnap and abduction cases is making matters hard for police.
Different types of crime require different approaches. What may work in a case of car theft or snatch theft may not work when there’s been a kidnapping.
In advising the public to stop this practice, Federal CID director Datuk Fauzi Saari told the New Straits Times yesterday that kidnappers would have warned the victim’s family not to go to the police. "There is the danger that the widely circulated text messages may reach the kidnappers’ mobile phones. This would endanger the victim.
"Also, the element of secrecy is required as police have their own plans and action to set into motion," he said.
"If a crime is committed, then lodge a report in person. There are procedures police have to follow before investigation papers can be opened.
"Sending text messages does not constitute lodging a police report. We do not know if it is a hoax or genuine call for help. Even those who forward the messages don’t know if it is a hoax or not."
Fauzi said at the very least, police would need a "first information report", which detailed the crime, its nature, where it happened and who was involved, so that they had something to work on.
"But what is happening now is that the text message is being circulated far and wide before it reaches the police. We will not act on it as it is difficult to determine its authenticity."
As an example, Fauzi cited a case which created a stir on Aug 28: A girl who was abducted by five men at the parking lot of the Ipoh Shopping Parade.
Her boyfriend sent text messages to friends, urging them to contact police if they spotted their vehicle. The messages took on a life of their own, reaching the Klang Valley.
"By then, the original message was distorted to such an extent that no one knew where the girl was abducted from. Some received a text saying the incident had occurred at Subang Parade!"
Selangor police sent a team to Subang Parade. By then, the girl was safe and the vehicle found. Two days later, the messages were still in circulation.
Fauzi advised victims to send the text message to Rakan Cop, which would be constituted as a report.
Also, enlisting the help of friends by chain text messaging can be applied when it is a case of snatch or car thefts.
_____________________________________________________________
Some of us in the HAM community may have received this message and feeling the need to help, may have circulated this to other stations, via sms as well as through the local 2M network.
So perhaps, it is wise to take a step back and evaluate using this simple steps;
1.verify statement from the person who received it (make sure that it is first hand info, not QSP from QSP from QSP)
2.As a responsible person passing on information, you are responsible for the facts
(If some of you may recall, a simple message sent some time ago lead to some serious twisting of facts, as in the case with this sms)
3.If it involves element of crime, do take the steps as advised by the authorities (refer above article)
4.Messages sent through Amateur Radio waves should follow the guidelines set by the governing authorities (refer MCMC guidelines as to do's and don'ts)
In summary, we all mean well, but do not get yourself prosecuted for sending wrong news!
de martnews.blogspot
Renewal of Apparatus Assignment - QSP!
CQ CQ CQ all those listed below, or if you know them please QSP ! This is their data as per MCMC active call book, note that some have already expired. Please ask them to renew.
Wew ould like to see the register grow not shrink!
MOHD TAHA BIN YAACOB 9W2TAH 01400037-000SU/122005 27-Sep-06
P.RAMANUJAM MURTHY 9W2WW 01313627-000SU/122005 27-Sep-06
SUHAIMI BIN AZMIL 9W2SAS 01355675-000SU/122004 16-Sep-06
ROSMADI BIN KHAIRI 9W2FV 01355207-000SU/122004 01-Sep-06
ABDUL GHANI BIN ABDUL WAHAB 9W2VG 01354563-000SU/122004 21-Aug-06
JUNAIDI BIN IBRAHIM 9W2QJ 01354380-000SU/122005 19-Aug-06
MO LEAN CHOO 9W2QD 01354069-000SU/122003 12-Aug-06
NOR FITRI BIN CHE HAMID 9W2PWR 01397972-000SU/122005 02-Aug-06
ABDUL RAHIM BIN ABDULLAH 9W2KK 01305237-000SU/122004 30-Jul-06
WAN ABDUL AZIZ BIN WAN JUSOH 9W2WAJ 01397914-000SU/122005 28-Jul-06
KAMARUL HAFIZ BIN MUHAMED 9W2YOE 01397916-000SU/122005 28-Jul-06
SALEH BIN MOHAMED 9W2ALQ 01397861-000SU/122005 27-Jul-06
IDRIS BIN KAMARUDIN 9W2YOB 01387636-000SU/122004 25-Jul-06
ABDUL RAHIM BIN SALLEH 9W2ARV 01387525-000SU/122004 19-Jul-06
AHMAD ASRI BIN HASSAN 9W2ASS 01387526-000SU/122005 19-Jul-06
NOR HAKIMI BIN RAZMI 9W2HRR 01387527-000SU/122004 19-Jul-06
MAS AYU BINTI BACHOK 9W2MYZ 01397239-000SU/122005 17-Jul-06
MOHD RAZLI BIN AWANG 9W2RZY 01397238-000SU/122005 17-Jul-06
However, we donote that though the data was copied from MCMC website, some of them may have already renewed their license . . lets nurture and grow the community . . .
73s de Martsnews.blogspot
Wew ould like to see the register grow not shrink!
MOHD TAHA BIN YAACOB 9W2TAH 01400037-000SU/122005 27-Sep-06
P.RAMANUJAM MURTHY 9W2WW 01313627-000SU/122005 27-Sep-06
SUHAIMI BIN AZMIL 9W2SAS 01355675-000SU/122004 16-Sep-06
ROSMADI BIN KHAIRI 9W2FV 01355207-000SU/122004 01-Sep-06
ABDUL GHANI BIN ABDUL WAHAB 9W2VG 01354563-000SU/122004 21-Aug-06
JUNAIDI BIN IBRAHIM 9W2QJ 01354380-000SU/122005 19-Aug-06
MO LEAN CHOO 9W2QD 01354069-000SU/122003 12-Aug-06
NOR FITRI BIN CHE HAMID 9W2PWR 01397972-000SU/122005 02-Aug-06
ABDUL RAHIM BIN ABDULLAH 9W2KK 01305237-000SU/122004 30-Jul-06
WAN ABDUL AZIZ BIN WAN JUSOH 9W2WAJ 01397914-000SU/122005 28-Jul-06
KAMARUL HAFIZ BIN MUHAMED 9W2YOE 01397916-000SU/122005 28-Jul-06
SALEH BIN MOHAMED 9W2ALQ 01397861-000SU/122005 27-Jul-06
IDRIS BIN KAMARUDIN 9W2YOB 01387636-000SU/122004 25-Jul-06
ABDUL RAHIM BIN SALLEH 9W2ARV 01387525-000SU/122004 19-Jul-06
AHMAD ASRI BIN HASSAN 9W2ASS 01387526-000SU/122005 19-Jul-06
NOR HAKIMI BIN RAZMI 9W2HRR 01387527-000SU/122004 19-Jul-06
MAS AYU BINTI BACHOK 9W2MYZ 01397239-000SU/122005 17-Jul-06
MOHD RAZLI BIN AWANG 9W2RZY 01397238-000SU/122005 17-Jul-06
However, we donote that though the data was copied from MCMC website, some of them may have already renewed their license . . lets nurture and grow the community . . .
73s de Martsnews.blogspot
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
NATIONAL LINK Repeater back online . . update on 9M2RUK too
To all stations that appreciate concise news, here is the latest on the National Link repeater of MARTS on Ulu Kali.
Previously transmitting on 146.925 Mhz, the Repeater was emitting serious QRM on a commercial repeater belonging to MTD, the Highway Concessionaire operating the Central-East-West Highway, resulting in our National QSO's being copied through their commercial network. Which resulted in it being decommissioned, until today!
As previously explained (or if you so wish, refer to MCMC Bandplan) the 146.000-148.000 Mhz is allocated to Amateur Radio in Malaysia on a 'secondary basis'. In other words, on a need to basis! So lets keep flooding the airwaves to fully utilise our bandwith!
Our repeater team (9M2CL-Bob Chee, 9W2EY-Edward Yeoh, 9W2TE-Charlie and others, which we may not know of) summitted Ulu Kali today - 6 Sept 2006, at midday, and readjusted the necesarry, resulting in better RX and DX'ings ! Syabas to them, and as you are reading this, are on their way to Malacca, and subsequently to Gunung Pulai to do the needful for the improvement of the National Link Network.
On another note, 9M2RUK, is now awaiting final adjustments, as well as reinstallation of the repeater and antenna, thanks to the efforts, of 9M2CJ-Thiam (for coordinating), 9W2AA-Jit, for his help in duplexer tuning, 9W2ZN-Zakran and his team (Rosli/Khairul/Roslan) for ascending and reinstalling the duplexer (but for the rain and lightning, 9M2RUK would have been live already!).
So if you are keen to use the National Link again, please do so at 147.125 mhz . . .with the usual Tone & Shift! See you on the link....
73s de Martnews.blogspot
Previously transmitting on 146.925 Mhz, the Repeater was emitting serious QRM on a commercial repeater belonging to MTD, the Highway Concessionaire operating the Central-East-West Highway, resulting in our National QSO's being copied through their commercial network. Which resulted in it being decommissioned, until today!
As previously explained (or if you so wish, refer to MCMC Bandplan) the 146.000-148.000 Mhz is allocated to Amateur Radio in Malaysia on a 'secondary basis'. In other words, on a need to basis! So lets keep flooding the airwaves to fully utilise our bandwith!
Our repeater team (9M2CL-Bob Chee, 9W2EY-Edward Yeoh, 9W2TE-Charlie and others, which we may not know of) summitted Ulu Kali today - 6 Sept 2006, at midday, and readjusted the necesarry, resulting in better RX and DX'ings ! Syabas to them, and as you are reading this, are on their way to Malacca, and subsequently to Gunung Pulai to do the needful for the improvement of the National Link Network.
On another note, 9M2RUK, is now awaiting final adjustments, as well as reinstallation of the repeater and antenna, thanks to the efforts, of 9M2CJ-Thiam (for coordinating), 9W2AA-Jit, for his help in duplexer tuning, 9W2ZN-Zakran and his team (Rosli/Khairul/Roslan) for ascending and reinstalling the duplexer (but for the rain and lightning, 9M2RUK would have been live already!).
So if you are keen to use the National Link again, please do so at 147.125 mhz . . .with the usual Tone & Shift! See you on the link....
73s de Martnews.blogspot
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