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DID YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?
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THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD IN QNEWS.MP3
FROM OUR AUDIO SERVICES
QNEWS -- ALL OF THE NEWS ALL OF THE TIME at www.wia.org.au/vk4
QNEWS available in Audio after 0001Hrs UTC Saturday.
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PO Box 199 Wavell Heights, Qld 4012
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
VK4 SILENT KEYS @ 2007 - 2008 QAC COUNCIL YEAR
VK4ZFJ Frank Smith August 10 2007 advised by vk4apd
VK4BDV Noel Kohler December 14 2007 advised by vk4zz
VK4RQ/ZRG Bob Grummitt December 2007 advised by vk4zz
VK4AZV John Balazs December 24 2007 advised by vk4bbs
VK4NRA Gus Angus December 26 2007 advised by vk4zz
VK4BQG Quinton Greene February 1 2008 advised by vk4vp
VK4FUT John Tait February 2008 advised by vk4zz
VK4VN Frank Eastick March 25 2008 advised by vk4kd
VK4MF Bob Britton April 24 2008 advised by vk4zz
VK4AIV Wally Douglas May 21 2008 advised by vk4fuq/kel
Well the news came to the QNEWS Newsroom very early Wednesday morning from
Felix VK4FUQ in Ingham, the news that VK4AIV Wally Douglas became Silent Key
less than 3 hours earlier.
In an environment where often no one takes the care or has the thought to pass
on news of Silent Keys until sometimes MONTHS later, this news was also passed
to us by Past President of the old WIAQ Geoff Sanders then by VK4ZZ
Gavin Reibelt.
Yes VK4AIV was so obviously a well liked and respected "Character" as it turns
out
Let me read first Geoff's Tribute.
"David Wilson VK4UN rang me this morning to advise that our mate Wally,
affectionately known as the "Alcohol Induced Villain" lost his long battle
with cancer at around 6am this morning, Wednesday 21st May 2008.
I first met Wally at the Townsville convention many years ago when the then
WIAQ Council made a point of attending.
Since then, each time I have passed through the Mackay area, Wally has
always been around to give some cheek as I called on the local 2m repeater.
I and many others will sadly miss this bloke, one of FNQ's real Amateur
Radio characters.
73 old mate,
Geoff VK4KEL".
And this from VK4ZZ Gavin
"As those who attended many of the Central Queensland gatherings such as
Clairview and Emerald would have known Wal for his unique yet entertaining way
of running the monster auctions that helped finance projects for the
Rockhampton, Mackay and Central Highlands clubs.
Wal was a self confessed bushie - feeling best at home away from suburbia
and was an extremely capable communications co-ordinator for many of the
big horse endurance rides that happen about Central Queensland.
An adept experimenter, a regular on the Central - North - Far North Queensland
VHF Aircraft Enhancement Net and about to get into new territory on 1.2Gigs,
Wal was also a master machinist - able to do intricate and precise jobs in any
type of metal.
We have lost one of the most capable members of our hobby and a great friend".
Wal Douglas VK4AIV, former President and WICEN Co-ordinator for the Mackay and
District Amateur Radio Association went Silent Key at 6am Wednesday 21st May
after a long battle with cancer.
Wal's funeral will be held on Tuesday 27th at 10:00 AM at the Crematorium on
Harbour Road Mackay.
And from CARC
The present and past members of the Cairns Amateur Radio Club
would like to pay their sincere respects for the loss of Wally VK4AIV.
yours in AR
VK4JKL
Pres CARC inc
This is QNEWS from VK4WIA for week commencing May 25 2008
Clubbing with RAY VK4ZW
First an item or two from both my clubs, one don't dare miss out on the coasts
SHARP PARKE camping get away contact Dave VK4AO on 146.7 after this mornings
callbacks, and from BARC, a reminder that Social Meetings are held on each 2nd
Saturday at the Maritime Museum. Business Meetings are the 4th Friday of each
month. Visitors are most welcome to go along and sample our hospitality.
BARC
http://www.qsl.net/vk4ba
or, by E-mail to vk4ba@qsl.net
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
IRLP Node 6702
Gold Coast / South East Queensland D-Star Launch
The Gold Coast & South East Queensland D-Star repeater system is to be
officially launched Midday Saturday June 14th - at the Gold Coast Amateur
Radio Society clubrooms, 85 Harper Street Nerang.
Peter Willmott, VK3TQ from ICOM Australia will be giving a complete D-Star
presentation with live on air demonstrations.
Also in attendance will be the GCARS D-Star partner, Mark Kyle, VK4ZKZ from
Kyle Communications (the authorized Premier Icom Amateur Radio Dealer for
SE Queensland) with stocks and special pricing on the Icom D-Star range.
Free BBQ lunch and refreshments will be available.
A call in will be available on both the 2M D-Star repeater, VK4RGC /C on
146.8375 MHz and the analogue 2M repeater, VK4RGC on 146.700 MHz
If you would like to bring table and chairs feel free to do so.
(vk4vks)
Lockyer Valley Electronics and Radio Club
www.lvrec.org
The meeting for the 8th of June has moved to Sunday, the 15TH of June.
Pop along and hear John McPherson VK4JMC, talk on VHF/UHF enhancement,
DX techniques, contesting and other interesting bits.
Usual meeting place, at the Community Centre in Mary St LAIDLEY at 2pm.
(Alan www.vk4sn.com)
LOGAN WEST
IRLP node 6402
Meeting day:- 1st Wednesday of every month (except January)
Hello this is Peter VK4OD putting out a request for assistance from the
Amateurs in and around Brisbane.
Once again we have been asked to supply communications for the “ Big Country
Horse Endurance Ride ö, which is held in the bush land in and around Spring
Mountain area, just Southwest of Brisbane. This year it is to be run on the
Weekend of 21st and 22nd June.
We are in need of about 10 Operators either Amateurs to work mainly on
146.MHz, or 70cm and or CB operators using some of the simplex UHF CB
frequencies.
Unfortunately I will be in Greenslopes Private Hospital undergoing some
Major Surgery, so Andrew VK4BO will be the contact point and liaison between
the Club and the Endurance organizers.
As usual most checkpoints only need to be manned for 2 to 3 hours then you can
be moved to another post or elect to go home, PLEASE advise Andrew of your
hours of availability.
First checkpoint time needs to be onsite about 05:30 and should be clear about
09:00 +-.
Please contact Andrew by Email at vk4bo@vk4bo.net
With your availability and what equipment you can bring to operate with.
REDCLIFFE
http://www.qsl.net/vk4iz
http://vk4rc.we.net.au
2M IRLP node 44666; 70CM IRLP node 6404.
Some 50 club members and visitors attend the club to listen intently to last
Monday’s club tech talk. Andy provided detailed information on the
construction of multiband antennas using open wire feedlines.
He provided detailed mathematical analysis as well as practical advice on
their construction and operation.
Peter VK4TGV showed how to fit a large multiband wire antenna in a 400 square
metre housing block and showed the tricks used to fit in the wire to work
80 and 160 metres.
Both speakers clearly stated the obvious fact that all multiband antennas are a
compromise and what is needed, is a simple antenna that is a good compromise
that suits your planned band usage. Both also stated that there is not a
“golden bulletö for multiband antenna.
Another myth that was busted was that a good transmitting antenna is also a
good receiving antenna. Andy stressed that a good receiving antenna should be
as horizontal as possible.
Peter provided a novel solution to those antenna masts and sky poles around and
on the house. That is to encourage the XYL to obtain her licence and then the
criticism seems to disappear quite quickly.
The raffle for the essentials for a doublet style antenna including
70 metres of wire for the antenna, 20 metres of 450 ohm open line feeder and
a current balun to the value of $150.00 was won by Roger, VK4FUDN.
SOUTH COAST RADIO AMATEURS GROUP
Club callsign VK4WIF
Repeater VK4RBT 147.800
Monthly meeting of the Group is on the FIRST SATURDAY EACH
MONTH at 1400 hours. QTH de VK4KD.
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
www.trec.aussiewide.com
vk4wat@wia.org.au
May 25 1000 (Sunday) Fox Hunt Followed by BBQ
June 7,8,9, (Long Weekend) FNNQARG Cardwell Combined clubs
June 21 0900 (Saturday) Meeting/activities Clubrooms - Luncheon
June 21 1300 (Saturday) Management meeting
July 19 0900 (Saturday) Meeting/activities Clubrooms
Subscription amounts for following year to be decided
July 27 1000 (Sunday) Fox Hunt Followed by BBQ
August 9, 10 (Weekend) Remembrance day contest
August 16, 17 (Weekend) International Lighthouse weekend
August 23 0900 (Saturday) General meeting/activities Clubrooms - Luncheon
August 23 1300 (Saturday) Management meeting
September 13 0900 (Saturday) Annual General Meeting Club rooms
Reports and election of officers for 2008/2009
September 21 1000 (Sunday) Fox Hunt At Fox’s discretion Followed by BBQ
October 18 0900 (Saturday) General meeting/activities clubrooms - Luncheon
October 18 1300 (Saturday) Management meeting
November 15, 16 (Weekend) Spring VHF/UHF field day
Field day activity-portable operation 24 hour station.
November 23 1000 (Sunday) Fox Hunt Followed by BBQ
December 6 (Time to be arranged) End or year function- presentations
December 13 0900 (Saturday) Meeting/activities Clubhouse-Luncheon
December 13 1300 (Saturday) Management meeting
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://vk4zz.no-ip.org/tarc/
Operators needed for Communications Support
theTARCinc WICEN Co-ordinator Ray VK4NET is after operators to help out with a
variety of events that will need communications support coverage :
The Mount Stuart Tarmac Rally Sprint on 7th and 8th June,
The Bluewater/Toolakea Endurance Flagstaff Ride 21-22 June,
Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim on Saturday 12th July,
King of the Hill Hill climb Mount Stuart on Sunday 3rd August.
Contact Ray VK4NET now 0419 637637 and say you can help !
Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net this Tuesday
One of the friendliest radio nets in the land happens this Tuesday evening
from 7-30pm on the Townsville VHF Repeater ...
the Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net !
The net is open to young and old, YL or OM and is a golden opportunity for
anyone who needs practice on-air to go onto the net as 2nd operator.
So join in to this Tuesday evenings net and have fun on-air !
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