FISTS Down Under

FDU Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 28th August 2023 at 0900Z via Zoom. Members have been sent the Annual Report along with …

Sadly, on two occasions recently, the WIA National News censored news about the CW Ops Open contest held on 3 September 2022. Both FDU and …

Chris VK3QB got roped into an interview with David Astle on short notice. The topic was Morse Code and the 150 year anniversary of the …

Friday nights, 1100-1200UTC Bring your favourite key/paddle/bug/swiper/keyboard and let’s have some fun.  Bugs, keys and cooties are preferred, but bring your own flavour of sending …

On Thursday 2nd September, Chris VK3QB was interviewed by Adam Shirley from ABC Canberra. The topic was – you guessed it, Morse Code! If you’d …

Every Sunday 0600-0800UTC – 7.028MHz plus or minus

FISTS has just announced a new award for QRP ops. This is a bit different (based on NAQRP Award) and should create some interest and …

FISTS Down Under is using a new online messaging app for members. Install this tool on your PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone and get messages …

The next Bug Off event is on 18 June 2021. For more info visit

FISTS Down Under Inc is proud to be offering financial grants of up to $500 towards club projects to implement a Reverse Beacon Network receiver/node. …