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DID YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?
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THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD IN SEGMENT TWO (2) OF OUR AUDIO SERVICES
QNEWS -- ALL OF THE NEWS ALL OF THE TIME at www.wia.org.au/vk4
VK4 SILENT KEYS @ 2002 - 2003 WIAQ COUNCIL YEAR
Val Jones March 20 Secretary Murrumba Communications Group
VK4IS Ken Hanby June 11 2002
* VK4TK Ian Campbell June 14 2002 (advised Feb 2003)
VK4ZAS Frank Smith (Advised in June)
VK4XW George Harmer (AR mag 70/7 July)
Charles Thorpe WIA SWL (advised in July)
A.H. (Bert) Hinkler formally VK4AO passed away August
VK4XK Reg Collins 24/8/02
VK4BAM Alan Miers November 2002.
VK4QJ Cliff Jenkins November 19.
VK4EO Ron Rich December 2nd 2002
VK4ZL Tom Pembleton
VK4AKX Col Robertson 10-01-03.
VK4TK Ian Campbell,
Reading in this months Bayside Beacon we learn the passing of another
Silent Key... VK4TK Ian Campbell.
With Ian's passing Bayside has lost one of it's long standing and most
valued members.
A life member of Bayside, Ian had been a senior lecturer in
Radio and Communications at the South Brisbane TAFE.
Vale VK4TK Ian Campbell.
VK4 COUNCIL
Is your club airing the WIA promotional radio commercials recorded
several years ago??
If so HOPEFULLY you have asked the station not to play the tracks
which mention our old and outdated GPO Box Number!
DO A CHECK TODAY!
Any tracks mentioning the Brisbane GPO Box must be deleted!
Speaking of "RealRadio"
Those who listened into 4TTT-FM on Wednesday evening February 5th
were able to hear Ewan McLeod/VK4ERM being interviewed by Alan/VK4PS.
Ewan told of the CW issue and ways that Amateur Radio helped the community
through its involvement of WICEN with the State Emergency Service
and detailed the valuable service the WIA played in representing
Amateur Radio at local, state, federal and international levels.
His explanation to "the layman" on just what our WIA is and does
was great! Co Host of the program VK4ZZ said "For his first time on live
interview broadcast radio, Ewan acquitted himself as if he had done
the live thing dozens of times!
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AUDIO tnx to 4TTT-FM
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WIAQ COUNCIL REPORT
Audio from Bruce Jones VK4EHT.
WIAQ Annual General Meeting
Good morning listeners,
The arrangements for the WIAQ AGM are now being finalised.
The meeting will be held on the 22nd of March.
We would like to thank the Bayside Radio Club for agreeing to host the
meeting.
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.
More details soon!
The official magazine of the WIA, Amateur Radio arrived in my post
last Monday. This months issue has a number of antenna articles including
a design for a patch antenna for 70 cm.
If you have not received your copy by now please let us know.
Email and posted copies of QTC should also be out by now.
One way to contact the WIAQ is to call in on 80 meters after the Monday
night rebroadcast of QNEWS commencing at 7:30 PM local time. 3.605
CLUB ACTIVITY
SUNDAY 16th 9am DALBY AND DISTRICT a BBQ on the Bunya Mt repeater site
at Burton's Well camping ground and all are welcome.
The camping ground is about 8 klms north west of the TV towers.
Again:-
An early BBQ on the Bunya Mt repeater site is taking place as we speak.
Yes from 9am this morning!
Burton's Well camping ground and all are welcome.
The 'tour' consists of a bit of maintaince on the earth wires that have
been unearthed by slashers, & sightseers.
The camping ground is about 8 klms north west of the TV towers.
(Alan vk4skl)
SUNDAY 23rd 10am LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB BOOT SALE.
Contact President Peter 3800 3305.
Boot sale is in the Car Park behind the Greenbank Community centre.
Also on SUNDAY 23rd SARC PICNIC at ROCKY CREEK DAM.
A day out for those who can't get to Wyong or Greenbank.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27th TOWNSVILLE'S Multimeter Night.
Here you'll learn new techniques, or revise on the complete operation of
your Analogue or Digital multimeter. Chase the measurement for the
elusive Multi. Don't know what a Multi is ? You definitely need to
bring along your multimeter and find out !
SATURDAY SUNDAY MARCH 1/2 HORSE ENDURO at Eden Creek. Advise Summerlands
VK2JWA of your availability or not.
SUNDAY MARCH TWO theTARCinc's Ham n Eggs on The Strand 7am to 10am.
at the BBQ's near the Waterpark !
Also this is a chance to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the
Townsville Ladies Net.
TUESDAY MARCH 4th a World Scouting Jamboree Talk from VK4SGW.
Steve of course has recently returned from this Thai event
and will speak at theTARCinc Management Meeting on the 4th.
3 SUNDAYS IN MARCH GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
in association with the Radio and Electronics School is offering
a three-day fast-track course for the Novice Radio Amateur Theory Exam.
INQUIRIES, REGISTRATION and just WHICH 3 days in March, 5539 3530
TUESDAY MARCH 11 CITY OF BRISBANE RADIO SOCIETY. Still same venue
but now the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Moreton College of TAFE off Cavendish road Mt Gravatt.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23 TABLELANDS RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB XTAL SET NIGHT.
All interested folk are invited to participate in a
friendly competition involving crystal set construction.
Club member or not.
This night has come about as a result of Felix VK4FUQ writing
two articles on the subject in AR magazine and his demo style
talk given to TREC.
Anything goes in this competition.
The biggest, the smallest, artistic, humorous, high tech, low tech,
budget, expensive, kit. Feel like polishing up some wooden bread board
or scrounge in your oldest junk box for those brass terminals.
Please email to say you will attend with or without your crystal set.
Aerial Earth and amplifier provided.
Felix will officiate as the "Grandmaster of Crystal hi!"
(73 John VK4TL radcool@tpg.com)
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AUDIO CUT BY FELIX
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VK's MOST WANTED
There are two 100 ft radio towers coming up for tender next week.
One is at Bowen.
One is at Home Hill.
Both may require a demolition licence for removal.
Contact person via email william.peters@qr.com.au
They will also be advertised in Sat Courier Mail.
(Brian Watson)
John Roberts radcool@tpg.com.au
needs some galena, pyrites, or germanium crystal to make a proper
cats whisker type set.
Contact John at his email address, in the Atherton area or via QNEWS.
MAJOR GATHERINGS IN VK4 FOOTPRINT
FEB 23 LOGAN WEST AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUB BOOT SALE
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)...
Last Sunday in February, ie Feb 23rd.
MAY 3-5 Clairview Ham Weekend - Clairview Beach
Bookings - Clairview Beach Holiday Park 4956 0190
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
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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