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What is the procedure to obtain an amateur radio licence in Australia?

What and how would I go about obtaining a licence for HAM radio in Australia? Do the licencing regulations vary significantly from state to state?
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Is there a KML or similar file that shows all of the CQ Zones?

I'm wanting to view the CQ Zones in Google Earth, and I understand that a KML file will allow me to do so. Is there a place where I can get a KML file that shows all of the CQ Zones?
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What is the best time of day/Band to make a contact with Hawaii from the East Coast?

I need to get Hawaii for Worked All States, and live on the East Coast (Virginia). Furthermore, I have a poor antenna, and thus only the prime times of the day seem to really be opened for me. What ...
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Is it a good idea to build your own radio transceiver today? [closed]

With all the advances in the field of electronics, microcontrollers, etc., is it a good option today to build my own amateur radio transceiver (or transmitter/receiver)? Why might one choose to build ...
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