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Media hits attributed to PR4AmateurRadio Expo
Date : 16 / 04 / 2014
Author : PR4AmateurRadio
Some of the aims of last weekend's PR4Amateur Radio Expo were community
interaction and media coverage for Amateur Radio,
with many successful examples occurring.
Ipswich and District Radio Club President, Glen Woodrow VK4FARR,
in the Ipswich Advertiser, reports social media has not damped the
enthusiasm of those engaged in Amateur Radio.
The club marked World Amateur Radio Day with an Expo,
calling on residents to get involved in the fun.
Glenn VK4FARR said, "It has never been easier to enter the hobby
through the basic Foundation Licence, and the club can show you
how to join in the fun."
He was speaking as modern Amateur Radio was showcased across
the nation to the public at demonstration stations.
A few visitors to the Expo had seen an antenna in their neighbourhood
and wondered what it meant. Some thought we'd gone out of existence,
had a former relative involved, or held an old fashioned view of it.
Others have not even heard of us.
The public relations event also scored an interview by ABC radio of
a Bundaberg radio amateur that included references to his do-it-yourself
techniques and operating to chat with friends near and far.
A member of the Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club, Dave Nebe VK4HAX prefers
using Amateur Radio while others may choose the Internet means or other
ways to stay in touch.
He told the ABC that Amateur Radio is different things to different people.
Some like working on antennas, so they like to put an antenna to
communicate with someone far afield.
Dave VK4HAX enjoys building things, trying out a project, and sharing
it with others.
The WIA CQ Expo stations have generated interest and stimulated much
discussion on public relations among existing radio amateurs.
PR4Amateur Radio Expo reports are still coming in, but initially
include indications of some potential recruitment, and that a greater
understanding now existed among the public who visited.
(Sourced from the WIA Website)
(Posted to the Packet Radio Network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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