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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(AT)wia.org.au OVERSEES HAM RADIO MATTERS IN VK4
QNEWS newsroom qnews(AT)wia.org.au USE TO SEND US YOUR NEWS STORIES!!
QTAC qtac(AT)wia.org.au HANDLES TECHNICAL QUERIES
QTC qtc(AT)wia.org.au AR MAGAZINE COLUMN
QAC office officers :-
VK4AHW Harvey Wickes
VK4AQ Ross Anderson
VK4BY Don Wilschefski
VK4UH Kevin Johnstone
AR MAGAZINE-VK4 QTC COLUMN
news for ar magazine to qtc(AT)wia.org.au
VK4 SILENT KEYS (AT) 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
VK4ATK Connie Jewell April 23 2008 advised by vk4aoe
VK4MF Bob Britton April 24 2008 advised by vk4zz
VK4AIV Wally Douglas May 21 2008 advised by vk4fuq
VK4ZGL Lawrence Blagbrough June 22 2008 advised by vk4pj
VK4MU Theo Marks August 2008 advised by vk4zmm
SILENT KEY - THEO MARKS VK4MU
On behalf of the Amateur Radio operators of Australia we pay homage to one
of our most respected members.
Whilst always interested in the "dark art" of radio as a youngster in the
1930s, Theo would play records on air after the official radio stations had
closed down for the evening. His music broadcasts grew in popularity so much so
that he would receive requests to play certain musical items by telephone, his
record collection grew by donations from listeners.
When the 2nd World War broke out Theo, VK4MU promptly enlisted as a driver and
served with the A.I.F. in the Middle East. Whilst serving there in the field as
a driver it happened one day that the duty wireless operator was ill; when he
heard this he volunteered to the officer present that he could read and
transmit Morse Code. He stood in for the missing person and was subsequently
seconded to the signals branch; spent a hectic 6 months in Officer Training
prior to training signals personnel in Morse Code and procedures.
On the return of the A.I.F. to Australia to defend our homeland against the
advancing Japanese, Theo was posted to the University of Queensland the site
which had been taken over by the military and as Theo was a communications
specialist, he was posted to General MacArthur's and General Blamey's signals
HQ for the entire South West Pacific theatre. There at St Lucia, for three
pressure packed years, he handled top secret communications traffic and whilst
proud of his work, always kept his oath of secrecy.
After the war, Theo returned to 'Civvy Street' and to Amateur Radio; his
callsign VK2ATM became VK4MU when he moved to Queensland. VK4MU became well
known on the air and his cultured voice was a signature of the 40 metre
"Coral Coast Net" for nearly 30 years. He was involved from 1992 until 2006
in jointly broadcasting on HF radio the Wireless Institute of Australia,
Queensland division's weekly News. The news broadcast was a joint effort each
week with Bruce VK4AMV and before that with Jack VK4AGY; each week the news
was preceded by an informal net with Theo making regular contact with fellow
amateurs.
Theo was active in the Wireless Institute of Australia as Divisional Secretary
in the 1980s, and his tact, wisdom and tolerance was greatly valued. Virtually
every honour that his life long hobby could bestow upon him was granted but in
his unassuming way, he never boasted of his achievements but continued to do
his bit for his fellow amateur.
Farewell VK4MU, Theo you were a true gentleman of the airwaves.
(Words compiled by Guy VK4GUY and Malcolm VK4ZMM)
"Sorry to hear about Silent Key Theo Marks VK4MU, such a nice man.
73 de Ken VK4KD. Gold Coast"
"My earliest recollections of the WIA news was when Theo VK4MU and Jack VK4AGY
were on the mike each Sunday from the Q news desk at Woody point.
Thanks for the memories OM
73 Theo... from the old Boys
John/VK4JKL
for the Cairns Amateur Radio Club"
"gerday GraHam
thanks for the news on Theo going silent key
and please pass on thanks to Malcolm VK4ZMM for
providing the info
We've lost one of the hobby's greatest gentlemen !
73 de the sad og vk4zz"
This is QNEWS from VK4WIA for week commencing August 24 2008
As we get into this weeks news... a reminder, news for QTC must be in
by the 6th of each month! ( qtc(AT)wia.org.au)
Also, importantly, when you send QNEWS or NATIONAL NEWS an item a couple
of "must do's", and these have not changed over the years, just they seem
to be forgotten or not passed on to club officers after elections etc.
1/ When you file audio always email us the script and include in title
"news for bcast...date."
2/ When supplying script for someone else to read, PLEASE write as you'd
expect to hear it! as an example always write in the 3rd person!!
(Remember our readers are not you or your club so don't say things like
"we are having a working bee... say 'club members' are having a working
bee etc etc".)
3/ Don't send us links or photo's of stories , always write out the story
in a manner in which it can be read and pasted to our text and
audio services.
4/ If you want an item run 3 or more times, write a different slant on the
item, running the exact same item over and over would be dull/boring and
lets face it, if you can't think of anything extra to say, that is
probably a good sign it is shaping up a dull event!!
CLUBBING - WITH GRAHAM VK4BB
BARC
http://www.qsl.net/vk4ba
or, by E-mail to vk4ba(AT)qsl.net
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 their hospitality.
Central Highlands in Central Queensland
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/charc/
Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club Secretary Gordon VK4KAL
reminds everyone that the Annual General Meeting will be held yet
again at Camp Fairbairn near Emerald Central Queensland from
4pm Friday September 19th until Midday Sunday September 21st.
The weekend includes the AGM a Monster Auction a hearty BBQ
Saturday Evening, a seminar or two about technical and handicraft
subjects and the infamous Sunday Morning Recovery Breakfast.
You need to contact Gordon VK4KAL on 07 49854168
or email to donvk4kal(AT)bigpond.com no later than Sunday
14th September, the cut-off date for catering and accommodation.
Get in contact with Gordon right now, and lets see if we can beat
last year's bumper attendance numbers !
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
the 13th of September at 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
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
TABLELANDS RADIO GROUP
Grassy Hill Lighthouse Party Report
The Tableland Radio Group participated in the 2008 Lighthouse
weekend from Grassy Hill Lighthouse in Cooktown with 14 Amateur
Radio operators, including families - who drove from the Atherton Tablelands
and Innisfail areas which is a distance of about 600 kilometres return.
Mike Patterson VK4MIK says the group operated continuously from
1000 Saturday until about 1200 Sunday - when the winds increased to
such a strength that it was decided, in the interests of safety, to drop the
12 meter mast which was holding a 14 MHz monoband beam and rotator.
The group also dropped the full wave 80 metre loop and packed up and
retired for a rest.
The group managed to achieve 232 contacts , with the majority in Australia,
but also included contacts into the UK, New Zealand, Germany, Russia,
Indonesia and Guam.
Prior to the event the group contacted the Cooktown Newspaper , who put an
article in about the ILLW event.
The group also contacted the Far North Queensland ABC and did a live to air
interview plus the group managed to get onto the Macca Australia All Over show
on Sunday morning. It is hoped that this publicity helped people to come and
see both the light as well as visit the group operating and see what went
on at the site.
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit(AT)wia.org.au
http://vk4zz.no-ip.org/tarc/
As QNEWS goes to air this morning some Radio Amateurs are out in the field
helping with logistic communications support for the Townsville Endurance
Riders and Arabian Horse Association's Woodstock Moonlight Challenge Horse
Endurance Ride.
Operators were awake from 1am this morning activating the
checkpoints necessary to maintain an effective competitor audit and
safety net.
Communications has primarily been on 147.150MHz simplex
with some checkpoints also having HF capability.
Everyone is hoping that the event will be incident free with a projected
finish time of around 2pm this afternoon.
Q.E.I. invites TARCadians to Wine, Cheese and Technology evening
The Queensland Electrical Institute has invited members of TARC
and their partners to come along to one of the regular events
held by the Institute.
In this case it is a Wine, Cheese and Technology night happening
next Friday Evening 29th August from 7-30pm at the Clipsal Australia
Meeting Room, Ingham Road, Mount Louisa.
Kevin Parkes from Parkes Instruments will uncover the mysteries on the
latest in GPS technology and will also field general questions about how
to get the best out your GPS.
Markus Zuercher VK4TMQ of ATV Electronics will inform all about the
latest in short range communications technologies, including lifting
the veil of confusion on the world of Bluetooth.
If you wish to attend then you need to get your attendance numbers
to Gavin VK4ZZ no later than Wednesday August 27th at 8pm.
Time to get ready for Radio Direction Finding Fun
If you are in the vicinity of the Townsville Region on Saturday
September 6th, then you will be in for a real treat as the
first in a long time of many Foxhunts will be happening.
Tony VK4TJS has planning underway for the Foxhunt
(which will include things to involve the whole family) to
start from the Ross Dam car park from 2pm and finish
at the VK4TJS Satellite Dish City with a deluxe sausage sizzle
provided by theTARCinc.
To cater for the event Tony needs to know your attendance
numbers and you need to quiz Tony further regarding details
about the Foxhunt.
Who do you have to call ?
Tony VK4TJS of course, on 47740582
Ann Renton Memorial Ladies Net is this Tuesday from 7-30pm on the Townsville
VHF Repeater.
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.
VK4 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ATV
SEQ-ATV Group hold a weekly net WEDNESDAY 7:30pm on the
SOUTHSIDE Repeater 147.075 MHz on MT. COTTON.
SEQ-ATV group holds monthly meetings the first Friday
of the month at WAVELL HTS STATE SCHOOL Minore St.
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
http://www.scouts.com.au/international/jotafront.html
VK4 Enquires to:-
Dr Paul Rollason, International Commissioner, QLD
bc.international(AT)qldhq.scouts.com.au
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- WICEN
WICEN in VK4 holds a net every Sunday on 7075kHz from 2230UTC.
www.vk4radio.info/indexwcn.html
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- NEWS POSTING TO PACKET -
Courtesy Tony VK7AX VK7AX(AT)VK7AX.#ULV.TAS.AUS.OC
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