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QNEWS - VK4 HIGHLIGHTS - MARCH 2
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DID YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT QNEWS THIS WEEK?
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VK4 COUNCIL
The arrangements for the WIAQ AGM are now being finalised.
The meeting will be held on the 22nd of March.
Bayside Radio Club 'MINE HOST'.
The Bayside area being near the Gateway Motorway is easily accessible from
North, South and West of Brisbane so we are anticipating a good rollup.
Redland's Sporting Club, Anson Rd, Wellington Point has been booked for
the AGM on 22 March. Buffet lunch available for about $12.
It is proposed to start the meeting at 10 am, and complete business in
time to go to lunch.
The WIAQ Annual General meeting will be held on 22nd of March 2003.
The venue for the meeting will be the Redland's Sporting Club
at Anson Road, Wellington Point.
We hope that most can arrive by 9.30 AM so the meeting can start at 10AM
sharp.
This will give members time to read reports and minutes prior to the
start of the meeting.
WIAQ Council met last Tuesday 25th of February.
Office manager Ewan reported that there had been a power problem with
the answering machine on the WIAQ phone number. If you have made a call
to the WIAQ recently and have not had your call returned, please call
again.
The Jack Files Contest, Queenslands own contest will be on again this year
in July. Mark the 5th of July on your calendar for this event.
Ron Smith VK4AGS, Federal Education officer has this information for
exam candidates.
73% of exams are now being processed within the 21 day target.
Delays greater that this are often caused by missing details on exam
returns.
If you have a delay more than that please first take this up with your
examiner.
Check that your examiner may already have an answer.
If you still have a problem, please notify Ron Smith so that it can be
investigated. Do record details of when the exam was actually held, find
out when they were actually posted to Federal Office.
Please refrain from bagging the service in the public domain as no one
there can do anything to help.
(73 from Bruce VK4EHT)
CLUB ACTIVITY
BARC
Teletext page 902
http://www.qsl.net/vk4ba
PRESIDENT. Col Gladstone VK4ACG
or, by E-mail to vk4ba@qsl.net
The Brisbane Amateur Radio Club, meets twice a month, at St. John`s Church
in King Street Annerley. The first meeting is the FIRST Friday of the month,
which is mainly a "social night", but also the club uses this first meeting
as a "show and tell" night where members bring along their home brew
projects, then explain the workings to all the assembled members and
guests.
The second meeting, is the FOURTH Friday of the month, which is primary
a business night, starting at 7:30pm sharp, continuing until approximately
8:30pm, then most members have coffee, tea and biscuits and a chat about
all things amateur.
Barcfest is on again this year, date 10th May, venue the Holland Park
Bowls Club 49 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park. All the usual bargains
will be available, including food and drink, so bring your wallet,
get the bargains and have a pie and a drink with your mates.
(Warren)
CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY
PRESIDENT Mick VK4NE
TeleText page 903
Moreton College of TAFE off Cavendish road Mt Gravatt.
on the 4th floor in Block B 7.30pm. TUESDAY 11.
LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB
In news in from the Disposals officer we learn that Logan West are
planning another sale in conjunction with a regular fleamarket in April.
TOWNSVILLE
TeleText page 919
vk4wit@wia.org.au
http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
Ham n Eggs on The Strand
The coast is alive to the sound of sizzling Ham n Eggs
at Townsville Strand this morning, and you have until 10am
to get down to the Waterpark and spot theTARCinc in full
social form, making baking and cooking all the while.
Remember the Sunday morning 2metre transmission of QNEWS goes to air
from 11am.
World Scouting Jamboree Talk from VK4SGW , with Whizzbangs!
Steve/VK4SGW, full of vim and vigour after attending the 2003
World Scouting Jamboree in Thailand, will be guest speaker at
theTARCinc Management Meeting this Tuesday 4th of March 2003.
(gavin/vk4zz QNEWS north queensland correspondent)
VK'S MOST WANTED
Good news in this week, VK4HWM is on the track of having that old radio
belonging to Joy on the Gold Coast returned to all it's former glory.
You may recall we fielded a request from Joy for someone to convert the old
radio into a transistor model!
Matthew VK4HWM is not only a Ham and member of the Darling Downs Radio Club,
ut also a member of the "Historical Radio Society of Australia".
As he says with around 1500 members the HRSA should be able to
"get those filaments throbbing again".
VK4PJK Jay has a AWA RT-85C 2 metre rig, but with a 'shot' PA Board.
If you have an old RT-85C model VHF rig that is no good anymore or that
VK4PJK could have the PA Board out of, please contact Jay.
The Board number is PA-1544.
VK4PJK@VK4BOO
vk4pjk@hotmail.com
VK4 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- ATV
SEQ-ATV net WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 7:30 on 145.7 MHz.
AMATEUR TELEVISION.. and the South East Queensland ATV Group holds its
monthly meeting FIRST Friday night of each month.
7:30 at the Wavell Hts State School in Minore St.
The South east Queensland Amateur Television Group will hold it's monthly
meeting this Friday night the 7th of March at 7:30 PM.
It will be held at the usual place, Wavell Hts State School in Minore
Street...
Also, the ATV callback session has changed frequency. The weekly Wednesday
night callback session is now held on the simplex frequency of 145.7 MHz...
at the same time of 7:30 PM.
VK4 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- "MATTERS DIGITAL"
You are hereby invited to attend the MARCH 2003 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of the QDG Incorporated which will be held in the Staff Room of the
Wavell Heights State School in Minore Street, Chermside
Friday, 21st March 2003, at 7.30 pm.
VK4 AREA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
JOTA 2003 - October 18 and 19 2003.
http://jota.scouting.net.au
VK4 Coordinators e-mail = jota@qldhq.scouts.com.au
Make a difference
The largest activity in World Scouting can benefit from your experience
and expertise.
You can make a positive contribution to Amateur Radio and Scouting as
QLD JOTA/JOTI Co-ordinator. This rewarding role comprises mainly
promoting the event, encouraging the use of amateur radio and the internet,
and assisting Scout Groups throughout QLD to participate in the weekend.
As with all International activities the aim of JOTA/JOTI is to achieve
friendship and understanding between Scouts throughout the World.
Amateur operators are particularly suited to the role due to the parallels
between Scouting and Amateur Radio and their good knowledge of a variety
of technology and amateur issues.
The successful candidate would join the movement as a volunteer leader in
Scouting with the title QLD JOTA/JOTI Co-ordinator.
Applicants from throughout QLD are invited.
Contact Steve Watson VK4SGW jota.joti@scouts.com.au or 4728 8450
(Stephen Watson National Co-ordinator, JOTA/JOTI)
shwatson@bigpond.com.au
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
MAR 22 WIAQ AGM
Redland's Sporting Club, Anson Rd, Wellington Point.
Buffet lunch available for about $12.
Meeting at 10 am, and complete business in time to go to lunch.
MAY 3-5 Clairview Ham Weekend - Clairview Beach
Bookings - Clairview Beach Holiday Park 4956 0190
MAY 10 Barcfest, venue the Holland Park Bowls Club 49 Abbotsleigh Street.
All the usual bargains.
JUNE 6-9 FNNQARG! South Mission Beach
Bookings - Beachcomber Coconut Village 4068 8129
SEPTEMBER 19-21
16th North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention 2003. (in it's 30th Year!)
The date has been set for one of THE most popular conventions in
the Amateur Radio calendar world wide. In its 30th year,
the 16th North Queensland Amateur Radio Convention will be happening
at James Cook University from PM Friday 19th to PM Sunday 21st
Details vk4zz@wia.org.au
SEPTEMBER 26-28 Central Highlands AGM Weekend from 5-30pm
Attendance/Bunk Bookings - Gordon Loveday VK4KAL 4985 4168
2004
LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB BOOT SALE
Feb President VK4JPH Peter 3800 3305 is your contact.
Boot sale is in the Car Park behind the Greenbank Community centre
adjacent to the Scout den, exhibitors will need to register at
the gate and setup before 10:00.
Entry free except for exhibitors (small fee)...
WIA EXAMINATIONS IN VK4
HAM RADIO 3-DAY FAST-TRACK COURSE
Novice Radio Amateur Theory & Regulations
The Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Inc. in association with the
Radio and Electronics School is offering a three-day fast-track course
for the Novice Radio Amateur Theory Exam.
The course will be held at the clubrooms at 85 Harper St Nerang on
three consecutive Sundays March 2003.
The course will be intense exam preparation for the Novice Amateur Theory
& Regulations exam. On completion of the fast track course you will
have the option to sit the examination at the clubrooms.
The course will be conducted by experienced tutors.
The program will be informal, free-flowing, fun, and flexible to
student needs BUT the focus will be intensive exam preparation.
This is an opportunity for you to fast-track your way to an amateur radio
licence.
This course is a unique opportunity "don't miss out" register today.
WHEN early March 2002 (over 3 consecutive Sundays 10am - 4pm)
COST - $45 for the course (lunch and refreshments included)
plus a small charge for disks
INQUIRIES AND REGISTRATION: 5539 3530
Places are limited so don't delay
Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Inc. & Radio & Electronics School
www.radioelectronicschool.com
www.goldcoastamateurradio.com
March 29 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
May 31 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
July 26 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
Sept 28 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
Nov. 29 SUNSHINE COAST
Intending candidates should contact Ron VK4GZ on 5448 4063 or
Dave VK4KDL on 5448 7649 by the first Tuesday in the month.
LOGAN AREA
The Logan West Amateur Radio & Electronics Club.
If you wish to sit for any subject please contact.
Peter Harding 3800 3305
briscal@optusnet.com.au
BRISBANE REGION
Now exams are available ANY TIME on just 2 weeks notice!
Just ring Redcliffe Clubs Laurie VK4BLE on 3284 8859.
Remember exams any time on two week notice.
MACKAY AREA
Examinations conducted on request to the Mackay Club
Also instruction on a 1 to 1 basis contact
Contact George VK4AJL vk4ajl@wia.org.au
TOWNSVILLE
Exam sessions are held several times during the year and
can also be held on demand provided adequate notice is given.
Exams information and application pack in PDF format from
theTARCinc web site http://www.vk4tub.org/tarc/
ATHERTON TABLELANDS
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club conducts examinations on
request for the Atherton Tablelands area.
Contact the Secretary, Dale McCarthy - VK4DMC at trec@austarnet.com.au
SOUTH OF THE BORDER... DOWN SUMMERLAND WAY
SUMMERLAND AR CLUB in VK2
http://www.nor.com.au/community/sarc/sarc.htm
EXAM DETAILS RING Dave VK2CB 6625 1281, Mob 04 2991 0982.
VK4 AMATEURS WHO ARE JP's
BAMAGA
Amanda Winchester, VK4HIP is registered as a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) and is on mobile: 04 2936 8907
SUNSHINE COAST
Geoff Sanders, VK4KEL is registered as a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) and is on telephone 5445 0280
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