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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
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This is QNEWS from VK4WIA for week commencing July 27 2008
Art says G'day from Tokyo
Those who go back to the early packet days, particularly in Townsville and on
the Gold Coast will remember Art VK4GO.
Well Gavin VK4ZZ has received point to point APRS message traffic on his
iGATE from Art now signing JA1OGS in Tokyo.
VK4GO Art and XYL Tomomi JA1OIY/VK4ZGO send greetings to everyone they knew
when living in Queensland. Art had one of the very first Aussie Web Cams, 24/7
views up the Gold Coast Beach line.
To see what Art is up to now look him up on the net.
http://ja1ogs.com
(theTARCinc)
CLUBBING - WITH GRAHAM VK4BB
Brisbane North Radio Club has met at a Special General Meeting last Friday
week where a Motion was put and passed unanimously that the Club be wound up.
The Motion was put by the mover with sincere regret.
Noel Harris (Ex Club Secretary) said that the number of members was down to
single figures in recent years.
DALBY AND DISTRICT
ervons(AT)bigpond.com.au
The Dalby & district ARC will hold their AGM on Sunday the 3rd of August at
2pm, the home QTH of Ricky VK4NRL 86 Patrick Street Dalby.
All members if possible are encouraged to attend, and visitors will be most
welcome.
This meeting will be preceded by a BBQ lunch at around 1200hrs.
There will be a $5 donation to cover costs, and BYO Drinks.
Please RSVP to holmzie(AT)bigpond.com by Friday the 1st August for catering
purposes.
73 from Neil VK4NF. Club secretary.
GLADSTONE AR CLUB "Radio_Active".
IRLP Node 6246
President John Hinde VK4JWH
gladstone_ar_club(AT)yahoo.com.au
With a different slant to amateur radio and the other hobbies people in
ham radio have lets visit Gladstone’s VK4JWH.
Last September John and his wife put their vintage car, a 1924 ESSEX tourer,
on a trailer and towed it to Toowoomba for a Hudson family car get together.
Hudson made ESSEX, Terraplane and Hudson cars.
There were nearly 70 old cars on the rally altogether.
The rally was at the end of the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
On the way to Toowoomba from Gladstone he had several 2m contacts and everybody
seemed genuinely interested in their activity. VK4JWH had on the back of his
ESSEX his callsign.
AND THAT IDEA WORKED!
He was amazed to hear his callsign on 146.500. Some body was calling him.
It turned out to be a four wheel drive behind. "It was great to have somebody
mobile with us even for a short way" said John. Whilst towing the ESSEX
on a trailer he was travelling a little under speed so the 2 meter contact
was a little short!
Also for a lot of the trip they were in contact with people on the Dalby
repeater and really enjoyed their company.
Most of the old cars have UHF CBs to keep in contact with one another and this
is definitely a good thing but for John he really enjoys the friendship that
only ham radio can deliver.
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
http://www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
IRLP Node 6702
Balun building day at the GCARS club house
Being conducted by Ron Bertrand, VK2DQ.
27th July, 2008, at 11:00 am.
QTH: 85 Harper St Gold Coast (Club House)
Bring you own lunch.
REDCLIFFE
http://www.qsl.net/vk4iz
http://vk4rc.we.net.au
One of the highlights of last week’s Trans Tasman 160 metre contest, the
Redcliffe boys were excited about making a CW contact to Alaska as well as the
11 ZL contacts also made. The crew are now eagerly awaiting the results to see
how successful they were with an estimate of over 300 points all hope that they
do well.
At last Monday’s club meeting, Chris VK4ANI, provided a well received Technical
Talk, about the effects of RF Radiation upon the human body. His lecture
focused on the RF effects in the workplace and the talk provided all members
with the latest information of RF radiations with current research. Many
questions were asked about the RF radiation with amateur equipment especially
in mobile operations, the effects of mobile phones and the use of microwave
ovens.
Chris convinced all present that with our power outputs and the way amateurs
usually operate their equipment, then there are no problems currently identified
in our hobby.
A real treat next Monday Night is a visit by a newly elected WIA director,
Ron Bertrand who is to speak about the future of Amateur Radio in an open forum
and all can ask questions about anything you like to know. He is one of those
in the know of what is happening in WIA and its relationships with the ACMA.
The Club’s next focus is the RD contest and this year the club will be operating
from the field as well as from the club house to allow some of disabled members
to participate in the contest. The club house will be using the callsign VK4RC
while the field operation will be using VK4IZ.
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.
SUNSHINE COAST
Maleny VK4RSC 146.850 and 438.075 VK4RSN 53.7
Noosa Heads VK4RSL 146.825 and 438.175
The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio club will be holding its annual Sunfest on the
13th of September at the Woombye hall .
All are welcome and tables are still available please contact Harry VK4TK
0409 488 025
TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
www.trec.aussiewide.com
vk4wat(AT)wia.org.au
July 27 1000 (Sunday) Fox Hunt Followed by BBQ
August 16, 17 (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
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit(AT)wia.org.au
http://vk4zz.no-ip.org/tarc/
VK4WIT AU0045 Cape Cleveland Lighthouse Party
The Townsville Amateur Radio Club intends to again participate in
the annual International Lighthouse / Lightship Weekend on
16th and 17th August 2008.
Ray Boundy, who has the lease over the area, will again assist the party
to get over to the cape onboard the mighty barge vessel Hercules
and make sure they have an enjoyable time.
The transport and facilities are available for all who want to come over
and it is expected that the Lighthouse Party will leave Townsville at
about 7-8 am on the Saturday morning and return by about Midday on Sunday.
Basic facilities will be available like shelter, toilet and a wood BBQ.
There will be over 300 radio stations at or near lighthouses
around the world in over 50 countries. If conditions are good the
Partygoers at Cape Cleveland may be able to chat to others from South America
to England via High Frequency Amateur Radio about their locations, history
and weather.
(Remember this is not a contest, so there will be plenty of time to hand out
those important RD scores whilst operating from your lights....ed.)
There's also the chance to feel what it would have been like as an
isolated light house station keeper. See the flying fox and imagine riding
down to the supply boat on it. Watch the ships cruise past on inside in the
inner reef channels, some of them doing 45km/h.
Please let Steve VK4SJW know if you're interested in joining the party
and let others who may be interested know !
Steve VK4SJW
Mobile 0414 785 443
The Townsville Endurance Riders and Arabian Horse Association
Woodstock Moonlight Challenge Endurance Ride is on 23rd and 24th August.
Operators are needed to work Rider Base and several checkpoints
out in the field accessible to conventional and four wheel drive vehicles.
Its a chance to go out and play with radios in the field !
Contact TARC WICEN Co-ordinator Ray VK4NET now on 0419 637637
and say you can help out !
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- NEWS POSTING TO PACKET -
Courtesy Tony VK7AX VK7AX(AT)VK7AX.#ULV.TAS.AUS.OC
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