02-01-2019, 06:47 PM
From https://www.acma.gov.au/Home/Citizen/TV-...-licensing
"On 28 January 2009, the ACMA contracted the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) to issue amateur certificates of proficiency and manage amateur callsigns, in addition to the provision of amateur examinations. The WIA provides these services to the amateur community as the ACMA's authorised delegate.
The WIA also issues callsign recommendations to amateurs wishing to be issued an amateur licence. This includes amateurs who wish to vary their licences (where there is a change in callsign)."
That 28 January 2009 + 10 years = 27 January 2019, and that date is drawing close now.
I had my WIA Assessor's hat on a couple of days ago and was discussing a Standard to Advanced upgrade (i.e doing the Advanced theory paper) with a local. No problems, give me a call.
Today it struck me that unless that if it is attempted ( successfully of course) and all the paperwork done by the WIA, then submitted to the ACMA before the Deed expires, it might be ok. Later that that date, it may not be recognised.
Does anyone have any updates on whether the WIA is likely to continue their current role in examinations and callsign management ?? Do we hold off on conducting further assessments until more is known ??
"On 28 January 2009, the ACMA contracted the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) to issue amateur certificates of proficiency and manage amateur callsigns, in addition to the provision of amateur examinations. The WIA provides these services to the amateur community as the ACMA's authorised delegate.
The WIA also issues callsign recommendations to amateurs wishing to be issued an amateur licence. This includes amateurs who wish to vary their licences (where there is a change in callsign)."
That 28 January 2009 + 10 years = 27 January 2019, and that date is drawing close now.
I had my WIA Assessor's hat on a couple of days ago and was discussing a Standard to Advanced upgrade (i.e doing the Advanced theory paper) with a local. No problems, give me a call.
Today it struck me that unless that if it is attempted ( successfully of course) and all the paperwork done by the WIA, then submitted to the ACMA before the Deed expires, it might be ok. Later that that date, it may not be recognised.
Does anyone have any updates on whether the WIA is likely to continue their current role in examinations and callsign management ?? Do we hold off on conducting further assessments until more is known ??
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