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DID YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?
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Contact QAC by HF Radio 3.605 Mondays 7:30pm after QNEWS
QAC qac@wia.org.au OVERSEES HAM RADIO MATTERS IN VK4
QNEWS newsroom qnews@wia.org.au USE TO SEND US YOUR NEWS STORIES!!
QTAC qtac@wia.org.au HANDLES TECHNICAL QUERIES
QTC qtc@wia.org.au AR MAGAZINE COLUMN
QAC office officers :-
VK4AHW Harvey Wickes
VK4AQ Ross Anderson
VK4BY Don Wilschefski
VK4UH Kevin Johnstone
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The wia office address is:
The Wireless Institute of Australia
P.O. Box 2042
BAYSWATER VIC 3153
Telephone: 03 9729 0400
Fax: 03 9729 7325
AR MAGAZINE—VK4 QTC COLUMN
Written by Chris Comollattie VK4VKR
news for ar magazine to qtc@wia.org.au
QNEWS BROADCAST August 2 2009
VK4 SILENT KEYS @ 2008 - 2009 QAC YEAR
VK4HEL Stan Sonter November 10 (advised by vk2va via Summerland)
VK4NKA John Bourke November 19 (advised by vk4kd)
VK4FFJS John February (advised by vk4aoe)
VK4DIC Dick Ettinger March 5 (advised by vk4bgt)
VK4NBS Vince Skinner March 24 (advised by vk4dmc)
VK4JZB Bob Moule May 7 (advised by vk4jkl)
VK4KAD Ian Tinney May 9 (advised by vk4eka)
VK4IB Bernie Burgess June 24 (advised by vk7 news service ((vk7bk)))
VK4BT Bob Tompkins June 24 (advised by vk4vhs)
VK4KBN Arthur July 20 (advised by vk4so)
On 20th July 2009 one of Brisbane Amateur Radio club members, Arthur VK4KBN
became a silent key at the age of 78.
Arthur was a real Gentleman and was always willing to help others in need.
He was net control of a daily net at 8am on vhf in the Brisbane area.
VK4KBN will be greatly missed by those who knew him, especially members of
the Brisbane Amateur Radio Club.
(Les Parker VK4SO)
GYMPIE
www.gceginc.org.au
Geoff Emery vk4zpp
The Wide Bay Mini Ham Fest is now a happy memory for the many people who
attended Gootchie last weekend. Close to 100 people passed through the doors
and despite the seasonal ills so many people contributed to its success.
One person who is recovering from pneumonia drove across Brisbane to ensure
items were available. Another person who had been in hospital twice in the
previous fortnight manned a table of pre-loved items for sale.
It is these untold stories of devotion to the hobby that make one realise how
much members of this hobby are prepared to give of themselves. There is a true
spirit of amateur radio which is not always obvious until you participate in
an event like this.
So successful and harmonious was the day that the QCWA ladies have already
marked their calender for next year's ham fest and this before they were even
asked.
As a learning exercise, organising an event in 5 weeks is certainly a steep
slope to climb. The point is that if the amateurs of the Wide Bay area can do
this without too many hiccoughs then it proves it can be done elsewhere. With
the benefit of hindsight, the 2010 Wide Bay Mini Hamfest will be better.
Despite problems (Murphy came) Erik, VK4AES and his Easypal team were able to
demonstrate and explain this mode of digital SSTV to several interested
amateurs. Look out for some more signals appearing from the south east of
VK4 in the future.
GCEG conducts a net each Monday at 7.30 p.m. on Mt Corella repeater,
146.725MHz and the next monthly meeting will be held in the basement rooms
of Leading Edge Electronics, Reef Street, Gympie, Thursday next, 6th August
at 7.30 p.m.
MARYBOROUGH RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
For more info, call Secretary Kathy Johns 040-939-8853
Email: kathy.johns@bigpond.com
Channel 14 UHF CB call "CQ MERG"
On this day, National Tree Day, members of the Maryborough Electronics & Radio
Group, "MERGE", will be operating their "Living Tree Antenna" from 1200 hrs
AEST Sunday Aug 2.
Listen out for their "TREE POWERED TRANSMISSIONS" on or around 3615, 7060 or
14.190.
"MERGE" invites others to look up "Tree Antenna" on the web and attempt to do
the same, but will welcome contacts from all.
This has been Ray, VK4TPT.
Redcliffe and District Radio Club
www.redclifferadioclub.org.au/
Redcliffe and District Radio Club
I'm Ray VK4CF back with news from the Redcliffe AR Club".
At the beginning of last week John VK4YJV and Peter VK4EA, climbed the
repeater the mast to put the new 2 metre antenna into action. Reports have
indicated that the repeater is working into areas that it has not been working
in before. The repeater footprint appears to be from south of Yatala to the
Yandina turn off on the north coast. Scotty VK4FLAE and John VK4YJV were able
to keyed up the repeater from the top of Cunningham Gap and then from near
Stanthorpe.
Whatever the footprint the repeater is working a real treat. The 70 cm
antenna is still the large whip and this has also improved the output as the
diplexer is not in use and the cavities are enjoying the reduced workload.
While talking about John, VK4YJV, John had successful surgery on his back last
Tuesday as is now walking without pain but will be taking it easy, until he
sees the specialist next month.
Last meeting night, Ric Day the acting principal of the Caboolture Special
school presented the club a certificate of appreciation to recognize the
club's assistance in the development of its students in literacy and numeracy
and their communication skills using the medium of amateur radio.
Peter VK4HOY who is the school's Vocational Educational Co-ordinator, also
invited the club to participate with the school to contact the international
space station and many club members said that they would be pleased to assist
with this great venture with the students.
Remember the Aircraft open day at the Caboolture Air Field this Sunday and
please visit the Redcliffe club's stand at the airport.
SUNSHINE COAST
Maleny VK4RSC 146.850 and 438.075 VK4RSN 53.7
Noosa Heads VK4RSL 146.825 and 438.175
This is Gordon VK4VP
August General Meeting BBQ
Our Next general meeting on 4th August is our BBQ meeting where a very short
meeting will commence at 6pm followed by a BBQ. Members are asked to bring
some salad and/or dessert.
Sunfest 2009
The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio club will be holding their Annual Sunfest on
Saturday September 12th at the same place as last year which is the Woombye
School of Arts Hall Blackall Street Woombye. UBD Map 66 F 12
For a table please contact Harry VK4TK on 0409 488 025 or via email
vk4tk@dodo.com.au
Book early so you don't miss out.
There will be 25 tables of new and preloved goodies, a door prize and raffles
throughout the day. Tables are $15.00 and this includes 2 entry tickets.
Normal Admission price is $5.00 a head.
The "Kitchen" will be running as usual with hot and cold food and drinks.
Until next time, this is Gordon VK4VP.
TOWNSVILLE
contacting theTARCinc
email address vk4wit@wia.org.au
phone contact 07-47731196 or 0408 001142
snailmail po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
homepage http://www.tarc.org.au
THIS IS DON VK4FNQA WITH NEWS FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND.
AUGUST BRINGS WITH IT QUITE A BUSY TIME FOR RADIO AMATEURS IN THE NORTH, WITH
SEVERAL EVENTS SURE TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF RADIO ACTIVITY HERE.
TARC HAS ITS MANAGEMENT MEETING THIS TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 4TH STARTING AT
7-30PM. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE MEETING AT THE CLUB ROOMS, PERCHED
ON TOP OF THE SES HEADQUARTERS AT GREEN STREET WEST END. PLEASE BRING A SHOW
AND TELL ITEM IF YOU CAN - THE QUIRKIER THE BETTER !
NEXT FRIDAY TO SUNDAY SOME TARCADIANS ARE HELPING WITH COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
FOR THE CARDWELL CLASSIC CAR RALLY. THEY ARE SURE TO HAVE A HEAP OF FUN
SETTING UP A RELIABLE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK IN THE DENSE TROPICAL FORESTS
AROUND CARDWELL AND KENNEDY AND ARE SURE TO BE KEPT BUSY BOTH AT RALLY CONTROL
AND AT THE END OF STAGE CHECKPOINTS TRACKING AND EXCHANGING COMPETITOR TIMES.
IF YOU WANT TO JOIN IN THE RALLY COMMS NEXT WEEKEND THEN PLEASE PHONE BLUE
VK4FBLU RIGHT NOW ON 47754184.
ITS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY TIL THE LIGHTHOUSE WEEKEND. TARC IS TRAVELLING
VIA THE MIGHTY BARGE HERCULES TO CAPE CLEVELAND LIGHTHOUSE TO SET UP A STATION
OVER THE WEEKEND 15 AND 16 AUGUST. IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PORTABLE
OPERATION AND ALSO GET THE CHANCE TO SEE MIGALOO THEN CONTACT STEVE VK4SJW
RIGHT NOW ON 47723767.
REMEMBER TOO THAT IT IS NOT LONG UNTIL THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LOOMS FOR THE
NORTH QUEENSLAND AMATEUR RADIO CONVENTION. THE CONVENTION IS BEING HELD FROM
FRIDAY 18TH TO SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER HOWEVER REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY
AUGUST 28TH. CONTACT THE TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB AS SOON AS YOU CAN FOR
CONVENTION INFORMATION AND A REGISTRATION FORM.
WELL THATS ALL FOR THIS WEEK FROM TROPICAL PARADISE, THIS IS DON VK4FNQA FOR
THE TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB.
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