QTC editorial policy
Articles should be related to Amateur Radio or associated activities that have not previously been published in major magazines and forums. .
For reasons of copyright, we won’t post an article produced by a third party unless we have their written permission provided with the article.
An article should not advertise the sale of equipment or services (other web sites provide this service). An exception to this is a group or club wishing to publicise an upcoming event of general interest and relevance to Amateur Radio, such as a field event, DXpedition or Hamfest Sale.
All articles must be submitted as a word for windows document, sent to info@vkradioamateurs.org.au
Images must be sent separately – they must not be embedded into the word document.
Articles should be accompanied by a 100-150 word description of the article concerned, which should include the name and callsign (if one is held) of the author. RASA editorial personnel reserve the right to edit or add to this descriptor if greater clarity is required.
While RASA will attempt to utilise acceptable content provided by members in a timely way, it remains up to our editorial personnel to determine if and when any given article is to be released.
Our editorial staff may edit articles for spelling, grammar, relevance and layout.
It is the responsibility of the author or provider of any article to ensure that they have permission to use images of any people who may be visible within the article, or to pixelate/blur the faces and identifying items of any persons from whom they have not received approval.
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Social media policy
RASA uses social media to encourage exchange of information in an open and transparent environment. Social Media offers a responsive (real time) informal platform for members to access and share information on their computers, tablets and mobile devices.
We promote open and honest discourse. In the interests of maintaining harmony and balanced commentary, we ask all users to exercise good judgement when posting comments or replying to a comment. We encourage open debate and analysis of commentary.
However, we will not tolerate:
* derogatory or obscene posts
* sledging or personal attacks
* potentially defamatory comments
* any form of sexism, racism or vilification
* any postings that are regarded as being in “poor form” or irrelevant to the objectives of RASA
Postings that are inaccurate or misleading may be corrected or deleted by the Administrators.
Proper copyright and reference laws or standards should be observed when posting.
RASA Facebook administrators reserve the right to remove or delete inappropriate postings and block repeat offenders from accessing the page.
Joining Conditions
RASA is open to any Australian Amateur Radio operator or person interested in the hobby of Amateur Radio. We ask that you provide your full name, callsign (if any) and email address. We may confirm these details against the ACMA Database.
Membership is $10 per year.
Multi year memberships are not provided.
Pro-rata membership.
Memberships accepted on or after 1 January each year will be valid until 1 September the following year. i.e. 18 months.
Any person who behaves in a manner contrary to our objectives, or in conflict with our Social Media Policy may have their membership cancelled.
Code of Conduct
It is important that courtesy and good behaviour are maintained at all times.
Unsociable behaviour will not be tolerated.
RASA committee members or their representatives will not consider or respond to disrespectful or offensive correspondence. Please consider what you are going to say before taking to the keyboard.
The Radio Amateur Society of Australia (RASA) reserves the right to cancel membership at their sole discretion when a member’s conduct is considered unsatisfactory or inappropriate.
The Radio Amateur Society of Australia Privacy Policy
In this Policy ‘personal information’ and ‘confidential information’ has the same meaning as in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth)
The RASA respects and values the privacy of information concerning our members and will comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles, in so far as they are applicable.
Collection, use and disclosure of information about persons and members.
The Radio Society of Australia (RASA) will only collect, use or disclose personal information about persons, members and clubs for purposes of:
- Maintaining the accuracy of the membership register
- Providing members with news and services
- Confirming member details
- Conducting research to support our objectives
Your personal information will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.
You may, at any time, contact us and request we provide you with the personal information we hold about you. Should any of your personal details change, please advise us by sending an email to info@vkradioamateurs.org
Use of RASA logos
The RASA logo is the copyright logo of The Radio Amateur Society of Australia Inc (RASA). Use of the RASA logo in any form of printed, electronic or online medium requires the written permission of the RASA Management Team. RASA hereby grants pre-approval for individual radio amateurs who are RASA members to show their support for RASA by way of inclusion of a RASA logo on their QSL cards and personal web sites. RASA pre approves the use of the RASA logo under the following conditions: The logo shall only be used on the QSL card or website of a RASA member.
The logo shall be obtained from the RASA website using the link provided below.
The logo and any reference to RASA shall only be associated with a positive message about the member, hobby or activity.
Any negative or derogatory use of the name RASA or logo is prohibited.
The logo shall be used as provided and shall not be modified, recoloured, manipulated, distorted or altered in any way. Other uses of the RASA logo by individuals, clubs or commercial organisations may be considered. Written permission from RASA will be required in each case. Contact RASA for more info. RASA reserves the right to approve artwork containing the RASA logo.
The logo may be downloaded here:
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