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DID YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?
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Geoff Emery joins us with his segment "That's What I Think".
Welcome to Qnews from VK4WIA. I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP and I have been
thinking about the Amateurs Code and our responsibilities within clubs.
We join a hobby to find fulfilment and satisfaction in the pursuit that
is both a learning experience and a recreation. To enhance our enjoyment
we find it helps to share our interests with others who share our
passion. Just because we happen to be able use a microphone, key or
keyboard doesn't necessarily bring that personal involvement. Throughout
our communities there are associations, groups and clubs and we may
belong to none or several of them already. Most clubs like to have a
succinct expression of belief, practice and reason for belonging.
Individually we can describe ourselves as amateurs or hams and agree to
follow the Amateurs Code. When we come together in a club setting we can
apply the same standards within our group structure. If our radio club is
incorporated, part of it's capacity to act is to do things that are
lawful which means that the club must not do anything which is illegal.
One of the benefits of WIA affiliation is that clubs get basic insurance
cover at a very competitive premium.
We tend to think of our responsibility and the purpose of insurance as
in preventing physical injury and compensating some-one should they be
hurt. How many club members consider the requirements of the
anti-discrimination laws? Remember that your club executive and even
members may become legally liable for acts that are unconstitutional
and/or unlawful and it will also void insurance cover.
Take a hypothetical example - a member who has a medical condition that
causes them to freak out if put under pressure, receives telephone and
email contact on behalf of the club. When the person tries to say they
cannot deal with this type of confrontation, they find themselves
effectively ignored and the terseness of the communications increase
until such time as the member resigns and has to undergo continuing
treatment because of the incident. The club president follows the
resignation with a message that says "I hope you will be happy, now you
have left the club." You may think this could not happen but I know we
have many ex-servicemen, veterans who suffer a condition known as post
traumatic stress. I know some of my amateur colleagues are war veterans.
There are many men and women who have suffered trauma which causes them
to suffer residual effects.
There are many instances of actions which would be classed as
discrimination and this is an important point to consider.
When we read the Amateurs Code we see that "the Radio Amateur is
considerate and never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the
pleasure of others....(and)...is friendly...kindly assistance,
cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the
hallmarks of the amateur spirit."
If we apply these principles in our club life as well as personally we
can be pretty sure that we can never fall foul of anti-discrimination
laws or breach our duties as committee members.
Does your club have a policy in place to ensure members follow the
Amateurs code? Does this policy give you the steps to follow should an
unfortunate event occur?
Remember that we joined AR because we enjoyed it - let's keep the
amateur spirit and keep the enjoyment growing in our centenary year.
I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and That's What I think... how about you.............?
SUNSHINE COAST
Maleny VK4RSC 146.850 and 438.075 VK4RSN 53.7
Noosa Heads VK4RSL 146.825 and 438.175
March General Meeting
This months meeting is on the 2nd of March and its the AGM. Nominations are rolling
in for the committee positions so make sure you are at the meeting to vote for who
you want to represent the club for the next 12 months. Also there will be voting
for the Col McCamley award which is awarded to the member in the previous year that
has gone beyond the call of duty being involved and helping with club activities.
Summer VHF/UHF Field Day
The club again used the Howells Knob site for the Summer VHF UHF Field day and from
all accounts it was a great time. Caterer Mike VK4YFL showed us how good he is in the
kitchen, I wonder if his wife knows that, however one of the participants had a nasty
headache the next day. Might have been something he drank.
New Callsign
Just before Christmas last year an exam was held to upgrade Tobi VK4FTTR from his
Foundation licence. A little bit of persuasion got him to sit for the Advanced
licence and now he is VK4TRA. Congratulations Tobi.
Until next time, this is Gordon VK4VP.
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit(AT)wia.org.au
4773 1196 or 0408 001142
po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
www.tarc.org.au
GOOD MORNING AND GREETINGS ! HERE IS DON VK4FNQA
FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND, WITH ALL OF THE GOOD NEWS
AND FUTURE HAPPENINGS.
THIS MORNING, I PASS ON THANKS FROM KEN VK4HAI AND
KRISTYL-LEE FOR ALL THE GOOD WISHES AND
CONGRATULATION MESSAGES SENT TO THEM ON THEIR
WEDDING DAY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14TH. THEY SAY THEY
WILL CHERISH ALL CONGRATS AND MESSAGES FOR EVER MORE.
NOW I MUST TELL YOU ABOUT ONE OF THE FRIENDLIEST RADIO
NETS IN THE LAND THAT IS HAPPENING AGAIN THIS TUESDAY
EVENING FROM 7-30PM ON THE TOWNSVILLE VHF REPEATER -
THE ANN RENTON MEMORIAL LADIES NET !
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 SECOND OPERATOR.
SO, JOIN THIS TUESDAY EVENINGS NET AND SEE IF THE YLS
CAN OUTNUMBER THE OMS.
WATCH OUT BLUEWATER >>> HERE COMES TARC !
TARCADIANS AND SUPPORT CREWS WILL BE OPERATING
IN THE 2010 JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY CONTEST WITH A
STATION LOCATED AT BLUEWATER SCOUT DEN, JUST A
SHORT 20 MINUTES DRIVE NORTH ALONG THE BRUCE
HIGHWAY FROM THE THURINGOWA CBD.
COME ALONG FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND OR FOR A
DAY OR AN EVENING AND EXPERIENCE FIELD
OPERATIONS RUNNING ON EMERGENCY POWER
UNDER THE BIG SHELTERED HALL.
CAMP OUT OVER THE WEEKEND OR TRUNDLE ALONG
IN YOUR MOBILE SHACK CHARIOT OR MANSION WITH
WHEELS OR EVEN PITCH THE SWAG OR MATTRESS IN
THE HALL.
BRING YOUR BATTERIES, GENERATORS, RADIOS AND
FIELD ANTENNAE FOR A GREAT WEEKEND OUT IN THE
BUSH SOCIALISING, SWIMMING IN NEARBY BLUEWATER
CREEK, CHECKING THE POTS FOR REDCLAW AND, OH -
OH - OH YES, DOING SOME RADIO OPERATING DURING
THE CONTEST.
VK4WIT WILL BE ON AIR AT THE HALL FROM FRIDAY
EVENING MARCH 19TH UNTIL SUNDAY LUNCHTIME
MARCH 21ST.
CONTACT TARC CONTEST MANAGER RICHARD
VK4FRJG ON MOBILE 0400339543, THAT NUMBER
AGAIN, 0400339543 FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR LET
HIM KNOW YOU ARE GOING ALONG.
FINALLY, IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR TO THINK ABOUT
HAVING A FRIENDLY RELAXING TIME IN IDYLIC
SURROUNDINGS WITH HAM FRIENDS AND SUPPORT
CREWS.
THAT'S RIGHT, ITS TIME TO BOOK YOUR SPOT AT
FNNQARG ! , THE FAR NORTH AND NORTH
QUEENSLAND AMATEUR RADIO GATHERING
HAPPENING FROM 11TH TO 14TH JUNE OVER THE
LONG WEEKEND AT CARDWELL VILLAGE
BEACHCOMBER MOTEL AND TOURIST PARK.
IT IS THE YEARLY GATHERING FOR THOSE FROM
CAIRNS, ATHERTON TABLELANDS AND TOWNSVILLE
REGIONS PLUS LOTS OF PLACES IN BETWEEN AND
FAR AWAY.
IT IS ADVISABLE TO RING RECEPTION AT THE PARK
ON 1800 005633
TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE AS THE LONG WEEKEND IN JUNE IS A
VERY POPULAR TIME.
A WIDE MIX OF ACCOMMODATION FROM MOTEL
TO VILLA TO CAMPING IS AVAILABLE.
WELL THATS ALL FOR THIS WEEK FROM TROPICAL
PARADISE. >> THIS HAS DON VK4FNQA FOR THE
TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC, AND
YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO; AND ENJOYING
QNEWS FROM VK4WIA.
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