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Welcome to FISTS Downunder!

FISTS Downunder supports the use, preservation and education of Morse code - The club is devoted exclusively to CW operators, CW operating and people who are passionate about Morse code.

We have three straightforward goals:
  »   Further the use of CW (Morse Code)
  »   Engender friendships among members
  »   Encourage newcomers to use CW (Morse Code)

FISTS Downunder is the Australasian chapter which services Australia and New Zealand of the FISTS Club (International Morse Preservation Society).

The FISTS Club was founded in 1987 by Geo Longden G3ZQS of Darwen, Lancs England, after recognising a need for a club in which veteran operators would help newcomers and less-experienced operators learn and improve CW (Morse Code) proficiency.

Interested in becoming a member
FISTS Downunder welcomes new members who have a passion for Morse Code. If you are interested in joining or wish to find out how to join - click here!

Benefits of membership include:
  »   Our popular monthly FDU Newsletter
  »   Free use of the FISTS Downunder VK/ZL QSL Bureau
  »   Access to our members-only area
  »   Help and support from like minded people

The FISTS Club is one of amateur radio's fastest growing organisations. It's an unique club, founded and maintained on solid principles using radio's oldest and yet most reliable communications mode - CW!