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Contact QAC by HF Radio 3.605 Mondays 7:30pm after QNEWS
QAC qac(AT)wia.org.au OVERSEES HAM RADIO MATTERS IN VK4
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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
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The wia office address is:
The Wireless Institute of Australia
P.O. Box 2042
BAYSWATER VIC 3153
Telephone: 03 9729 0400
Fax: 03 9729 7325
QNEWS BROADCAST December 7 2008
VK4 SILENT KEYS (AT) 2008 - 2009 QAC YEAR
VK4HEL Stan Stan Sonter November 10 (advised by vk2va via summerland)
VK4NKA John Bourke November 19 (advised by vk4kd)
VK4AV Ross Croucher December 03 (advised by vk4kd)
IT IS WITH REGRET THAT WE ADVISE MEMBERS THAT ROSS CROUCHER HAS PASSED AWAY.
with a heart attack at home December Three.
His Late Wife Olive died just 1 month prior, November 4.
Ross and Olive were long time residents of the Gold Coast and his call was
VK4AV, on moving to Victoria he became VK3ARC.
R.I.P. ROSS CROUCHER.
(de Ken Ayers VK4KD)
GOLD COAST
Remember the Christmas Party at the Gold Coast Club house is on the 13th
December Check with Pam VK4PTO and see if there is a place available for you!
Gympie Communications and Electronics Group.
www.gceginc.org.au
As the heat of summer starts to settle consistently over the Sunshine State,
the Gympie Communications and Electronics Group has issued a reminder to its
members to get "storm prepared."
As a horrifying reminder of the power loosed by storms, the TV footage of the
recent storms in the southeast of the state bears gaunt testimony to the
devastation that this time of year can bring.
Now is the time, not only to make sure that the domestic survival kit is
complete and stored but to ensure that precious gear is checked over and
serviced. Items that taken for granted need attention - from checking the
safety of antenna hardware, guys, tower tilt releases and winches and
waterproofing cable connections to the provision of alternative power are all
items for the amateur safety check list.
Remember that areas of Brisbane not only lost electricity but also telephone
and mobile service. Your amateur station can be a vital safety tool for you
but only if you can get on air. Spare battery packs for your hand held,
storage batteries and generators are all things that might be worthy of a
place under the Christmas tree. Spare antennas with cables which can be
erected quickly after storm damage can be good stocking fillers.
For specific information on home preparedness for the storm season,
checklists for persons with special needs and more, check the Queensland
Emergency Services web site
emergency.gov.qld.au
Whilst on the topic of Christmas presents, remember the WIA Bookshop has a
range of holiday reading material which will enhance any radio shack and
those WIA gift Certificates seem a great idea!
What about a new 2009 Callbook?
Perhaps your wish list could include a membership to the Institute.
The final meeting of the year was held, on Thursday, by GCEG and Bob, VK4MR
displayed a level of dexterity with white board markers to demonstrate the
principles of that black art - propogation. Like many areas of our hobby the
trick of explaining the scientific phenomona that we use in our
communications is often to use the eyes and Bob's diagrams and explanations
filled in some of the areas where the written word alone can be as dry as
dust.
The funds were collected by the treasurer for the Valley Rattler steam train
excursion and booking confirmed. Amateurs from the Sunshine Coast through to
Maryborough are looking forward to the nostalgia of real steam and
coal smoke. Other amateurs are coming from as far away as a Caboolture Club
to the byo barbecue following the excursion in the park lands next to the
Gympie Goldmining Museum.
REDCLIFFE
www.redclifferadioclub.org.au/
Redcliffe and District Radio Club
This year’s club Christmas break-up will also include the Redsun event with
the Sunshine Coast radio club.
The break-up is to be held at Picnic park on the Pumicstone Passage side
next to Spinnakers sound boat ramp. Kal-ma-kuta drive starting from
11am – today Sunday.
Please bring BYO food , drinks & tables & chairs.
The Park has BBQ facilities but has limited tables & chairs but it is well
shaded with plenty of tall trees.
The day will include a special event for the Redsun part. Each club is to
erect a QRP HF station & the 1st to make 5 non-club contacts wins. (follows
the EMQ theme that both clubs have embarked on!) Clubs are to bring their
own equipment for the event. Any HF Freq. can be used and basic gear for
the antenna. Any suitable HF gear can be used. This event will commence
after lunch…
The site has a great beach to walk or fish from along with great company &
some fun will make for a fantastic day.
All amateurs are invited from the Brisbane/Sunshine Coast/Caboolture/Bribie
Island areas. We hope to see you there.
Andy VK4KY has been busy again with his antenna design and has produced a
6 element 2 metre antenna similar to the club’s 10 metre antenna.
He detailed the plans last Monday night with great interest to all members
and Cory, VK4BTK is now to build the prototype. If it works as the computer
says it should, there at least 10 club members interested in building similar
antennas. With a great bandwidth, the antenna should be suitable for the
SSB and FM ends of the band. Well done Andy for an innovative design.
TOWNSVILLE
contacting theTARCinc
email address vk4wit(AT)wia.org.au
phone contact 07-47731196 or 0408 001142
snailmail po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
homepage http://www.tarc.org.au
tp://www.wia.org.au
theTARCinc 2008 Xmas Party attendance numbers needed by this Tuesday
theTARCinc 2008 Christmas Party and Monster Auction
happens on Sunday afternoon December 14th from 2-30pm
at the VK4TJS Satellite Dish City - thats next Sunday -
and part of the festivities is a BBQ put on by the Club.
It's a catered event so numbers are needed to Gavin VK4ZZ
no later than the next TARC Project Night December 9th.
From 2-30pm the Monster Auction will get underway (super amounts of
treasure this year)
From 4-30pm the BBQ will light up
During cooking the Mystery XMAS Pressie auction will take place
so make sure you bring a suitably wrapped pressie for this fun event.
Bring your eskys full of drink (no glass please), your comfy camp chairs
or picnic blankets for the BBQ, your cozzies if you want to go for a swim,
some treasure for the Monster Auction and your appetites -
Remember those catering numbers to Gavin VK4ZZ soonest !
TARC Project Night happening this Tuesday
This Tuesday December 9th the TARC Project Night will be happening
at the Club Rooms atop SES HQ Green Street West End from
7-30pm. Come along and lend a helping hand to make something
work or be there to proclaim "It thinks, therefore it is ! "
It is also your last chance to get your attendance numbers in for
the TARC Xmas Party and Monster Auction.
THE FINAL FINAL
News of Club Christmas Parties
Remember the Christmas Party at the Gold Coast Club house is on the 13th
December and those who have not made a booking yet check with Pam VK4PTO
and see if there is a place still available for you.
theTARCinc Xmas Party Sunday 14th December from 2pm at the VK4TJS Satellite
Dish City Kelso. Contact Gavin with catering numbers or further info
vk4zz(AT)wia.org.au
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