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DID YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?
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June 23
Welcome to QNews from VK4WIA. I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP and I've been reading...
We live in the wide brown land down under but what if we lived in an area with
a population of about 34,000 and our radio club maintained a system of
repeaters with just 35 members. You can read the amazing story and view the
stunning pictures in the July issue of World Radio Online.
http://www.worldradiomagazine.com/
Yukon Amateurs get to climb tall mountains and fly equipment to the repeater
sites by helicopter. This to support their hobby and support local emcomms.
Amateur Radio Newsline's Bill Pasternak has an interesting article on putting
together a "go bag" from what is available in the shack. Being prepared is a
good part of assisting in an emergency.
With the announcement of a further WIA train the trainer course in Townsville,
in last week's National News, this is a good time for us all to reflect on
being prepared.
Oh yes, World Radio Online is a free download and the July edition runs to some
20Mb and 54pp.
I'm Geoff Emery and that's what I think....how about you?
CLUBBING -
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
IRLP Node 6702
A very successful AGM was held at the Gold Coast Radio Society Clubrooms last
Saturday with a good attendance.
The Club would like to welcome the new Executive and best wishes go to VK4TD
George who is the new President.
VK4KMA Dave is Treasurer and VK4BEN as Secretary
Redcliffe and District Radio Club
www.redclifferadioclub.org.au/
I'm Ray VK4CF with news from the Redcliffe AR Club.
Last Monday night was the club’s annual general meeting. The Meeting was
opened by the president David, VK4DC and with some 30 members present.
After a minute’s silence for all silent keys for the last 12 months David
reported to the club on its success for the last 12 months. Club membership
had increased to 118 members, many successful activities such as work bees,
field competitions & training sessions being supported by a large majority
of members. David also reminded all members that this is a hobby not a job.
He said that having fun whilst involving members is the recipe for the club’s
success.
Certificates of appreciation we also handed out including:
Shaun, VK4FY for his work in providing the new web site Echolink & IRLP
services; Peter, VK4XPJ for his work supporting club members projects
throughout the year; John, VK4YJV for extraordinary efforts in construction,
working bees, repeater upgrades and Peter, VK4EA Peter for his work in the
obtaining of many grants for the club.
John, VK4WX, joined the meeting to present the Peter Garrison Shield to
Charles, VK4BTC. Charles has been busy providing many repairs to
equipment / building & leading in the caravan rebuilding project. These
behind the scene repairs/work were much appreciated by all members. The club
is fortunate in having willing members such as Charles step in & take on
projects. Charles reported a sense of fulfilment that he has enjoyed through
this work.
New Office bearers were elected with George VK4XY leading the elections. David
VK4DC was reelected as President with Kev, VK4UH as the new vice President,
Peter, VK4TAA as Club secretary and Peter, Vk4EA as the new treasurer.
A normal club meeting followed with a reminder to see Peter VK4EA or members
of the exec to pay your membership fees, $30 single or $35 Family. Peter
advised that there is an EFT payment service available and an email will go
out shortly to all members advising the EFT details for this option.
The June long weekend working bee was successful in moving the mast &
installing new antennas on the roof. The club also had a spring clean.
The triband antenna will be installed on a Wednesday over the coming weeks.
Finally the RD contest is coming up in August. Shaun VK4FY & Scott VK4FLAE
will be leading the event. Camping will be available at the Murrenbong scout
camp site for those who wish to stay over night.
So until next week, for Redcliffe club, I'm Ray VK4CF
ROCKHAMPTON
IRLP NODE 6973 ;
e-mail vk4acc(AT)wia.org.au
Secretary Clive 4928 1173
http://www.radarc.cjb.net/
Greetings from Rockhampton and District Amateur Radio Club, the RADAR club.
2010 continues to bring several new initiatives for the club and further
development from 2009.
The RADAR club, conducting meetings from the local State Emergency Services
Building, has been lucky to obtain long term use of a site at Rockhampton
Regional Council’s massive Heritage Centre.
The centre attracts close to fifty thousand visitors every year through markets,
theme days and school visits, to name a few.
RADAR, particularly through the efforts of Jeff, VK4NJB with support from Mike
the builder VK4LMB, Ray the hot spanner man VK4HOT, Doug VK4DUG, Bob VK4CHV and
a large number of club members has converted what was basically an unused barn to
a full blown vintage radio museum, complete with air conditioned radio shack.
Keep an ear out for VK4CHV, that’s it, VK4CHV, the dedicated callsign for
Capricorn Heritage Village.
Although the Radio site officially opens on 25th July in conjunction with the
Villages Emergency Display Day, the club has hosted market day visits and
importantly, Primary School sessions to showcase the hobby. More, later, on
radio frequencies used on the day so amateurs can call in and can join the
occasion.
To assist the club to further its display, donations of old equipment, parts or
publications would be gratefully received. Why have your old gear collecting
dust in the shed when it could be encouraging others to continue our enjoyable
interest? Jeff, email jcbrett(AT)bigpond.com would be delighted to hear from you.
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit(AT)wia.org.au
4773 1196 or 0408 001142
po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
www.tarc.org.au
GREETINGS ! THIS IS DON VK4FNQA, WITH NEWS FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND,
BACK IN THE COMFY SURROUNDS OF THE MATCAVE AFTER
A WEEK IN THE INVIGORATING CLIMATE OF THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS.
FIRSTLY, HERE IS AN UPDATE ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINER TRAINING WEEKEND
HAPPENING IN TOWNSVILLE FROM FRIDAY EVENING 30TH JULY TO
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 1ST AUGUST.
FRED SWAINSTON VK3DAC IS PLANNING TO CONDUCT AN INTENSIVE TRAINING
SESSION AT THE SES HEADQUARTERS, GREEN STREET, WEST END AND
IS BEING ASSISTED WITH LOCAL LOGISTICS BY ROGER CORDUKES VK4CD.
FRED HAS CONTACTED SOME OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THE COURSE BUT
WOULD LIKE MORE AMATEURS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DOING THIS COURSE
TO REGISTER ON THE WIA WEBSITE AND CONTACT ROGER ASAP!
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATE FOUR TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT, IT WILL BE AN
EXCELLENT COURSE THAT WILL GIVE QUALIFICATIONS IN EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS, BOTH WICEN AND SES.
FOR THOSE WITHOUT CERTIFICATE FOUR BUT WITH WICEN INTEREST AND
EXPERIENCE, YOU CAN STILL BECOME INVOLVED AND DO THE COURSE.
FRED CAN TAKE A TOTAL OF FIFTEEN PARTICIPANTS.
AS FRED WILL BE DELIVERING THE COURSE IN ABOUT HALF THE TIME THAT
IS NORMALLY REQUIRED THERE IS SOME HOMEWORK INVOLVED PRIOR TO
THE VERY FULL WEEKEND - HOWEVER IT IS ALL VERY WELL WORTH THE EFFORT !
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CENTRAL, NORTH AND FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
AMATEURS, SO DO NOT MISS IT !
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO THE CLUBS IN YOUR AREA.
FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW TO INTERESTED AMATEURS.
CONTACT ROGER CORDUKES VK4CD ON
TELEPHONE 07 47740221, MOBILE 0417638366
OR ON EMAIL VK4CD AT WIA DOT ORG DOT AU
HERE IS THAT WAKE UP CALL AGAIN FOR ALL TARCADIANS !
YET ANOTHER TIMELY REMINDER THAT YOUR MEMBER SUBS NEED TO
BE PAID BY THIS WEDNESDAY 30TH JUNE 2010.
DONT DELAY, DO IT TODAY.
DETAILS ON WHAT AND HOW TO PAY CAN BE FOUND ON THE INSIDE
FRONT COVER OF THE MAGAZINE OF RENOWN, BACK-SCATTER.
REMEMBER TO CONTACT TREASURER JOAN VK4FTVL IF YOU ARE
HAVING ANY PROBLEMS PAYING.
JOAN CAN BE CONTACTED ON
TELEPHONE 07-47515261 OR
EMAIL COLJOAN AT BIGPOND DOT COM
AND NOW A CALL GOES OUT TO HELP MIKE GET ON HIS BIKE.
THIS IS AN UPDATE ON THE ACTIVITY THAT DASHING
AERO PARAMEDIC, AVID DX-ER AND ALL ROUND GOOD GUY
MIKE VK4MSA IS CURRENTLY IN TRAINING FOR.
THE BIG W TOWNSVILLE TO CAIRNS CHARITY BIKE RIDE WILL BE
LEAVING TOWNSVILLE ON THURSDAY 29TH JULY AND FINISHES IN
CAIRNS ON SATURDAY 31ST JULY, ALONG THE WAY RAISING FUNDS
FOR THE CHILDRENS CANCER INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA.
MIKE HAS THE ENTRY FEE ALL SAVED UP BUT HAS TO RAISE AT
LEAST 500 DOLLARS FOR CHARITY BEFORE HE CAN
PARTICIPATE IN THE RIDE - AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT !
SO, CAN YOU HELP OUT A FELLOW HAM WHO IS DOING SOMETHING GOOD?
CONTACT MIKE VK4MSA NEXT TIME YOU HEAR HIM ON AIR OR HEAD OVER
TO THIS WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE AND HELP DONATE.
WORLD WIDE WEB DOT EVERYDAYHERO DOT COM DOT AU SLASH
MICHAELPAULSEN
SO THAT IS ALL THERE IS TIME FOR THIS WEEK AND I WILL BRING
THIS EDITION OF QNEWS FOR SUNDAY TWENTY SEVENTH OF JUNE
TO A CLOSE.
NEXT WEEK I WILL BRING YOU SOME EXCITING NEWS ABOUT LADIES
UTILISING THE WIA CENTENARY CALLSIGN TOWARDS THE END OF THE MONTH.
THIS HAS BEEN DON VK4FNQA IN TROPICAL PARADISE FOR
THE TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC, AND YOU HAVE BEEN
LISTENING TO, AND ENJOYING QNEWS FROM VK4WIA..
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