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DID YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?
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QNEWS BROADCAST JANUARY 31 2010
Welcome to QNEWS from VK4WIA. I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP with an
explanation.....
It has been asked whether I have the answers to all the questions that I
raise? Simply, no but the purpose of this segment is to try and
stimulate thought about things that can make a difference to our hobby.
One of the fascinations of recreational pursuits is that enthusiasts
like to learn and share their interest. That has been a strong feature
of Amateur Radio for as long as I can remember. I don't know how
something should go together but I bet there is some-one who can explain
it. I don't have a component for a project and how many times does the
part arrive in the letter box or is located from a fellow amateur's junk
box and handed over? This happens more than we ever hear on broadcasts
such as this!
In the same spirit being able to share the experience's gained in other
pursuits on how to grow this hobby is part of the growing process AR
depends on. At times having the memory jogged can draw out solutions for
us and our clubs and the wider hobby.
AR has a reputation for being hands-on in its approach. Sometimes we
have to be able to get past the blasts of hot air that some our self
promoters surround themselves in. At times we have to ask the questions
of the people who know, who are involved rather than the blowhards who
just spread rumours. This is where grounding ourselves in the Amateurs
Code provides the static relief that is sometimes necessary.
This is another reason for getting the news from those who write the
stories you hear on QNEWS. It's your choice as to whether you ask the
organ grinder or his monkey, its your choice whether you get the facts
from the source or are prepared to have it from the rumour mill.
For QNEWS, this is Geoff, VK4ZPP and I know which I prefer!
MARYBOROUGH RADIO AND ELECTRONICS CLUB
For more info, call Secretary Kathy Johns 040-939-8853
Email: kathy.johns(AT)bigpond.com
Channel 14 UHF CB call "CQ MERG"
Hi, this is Dawn, VK4FTBA for the Maryborough Electronics and Radio Group.
Last Saturday a dozen club members met with 4 peer learning facilitators
from the Queensland Ambulance Service. The morning's agenda was to bring
people up to date on current CPR practice and this is a program that QAS
has available throughout the community from schools to, even, radio clubs.
This was a relaxed and informal time with the participants proving their
skills on the practice manikins to finish the training.
MERG feels that having members skilled in basic safety and survival
skills complements our radio activities. Can we issue a challenge to the
other VK4 clubs to skill up, too?
From MERG, Inc, I'm Dawn, VK4FTBA reporting for QNEWS
Redcliffe and District Radio Club
www.redclifferadioclub.org.au/
"I'm Ray VK4CF back with news from the Redcliffe AR Club".
Just when you thought it was safe to get back on the airwaves after a
relaxing holiday, the weather man John, VK4WX, is off to New Zealand on
a ship leaving Sydney next week. The boat will be carrying John and XYL,
Beryl to the land of the long white cloud and there is a rumor that John
will operate VHF maritime mobile whilst in New Zealand.
A week later Ken, VK4FKEN, and XYL Wendy, VK4FWEN, will also be off to
New Zealand on another cruise liner and will also be operating VHF maritime
mobile as well. Both John and Ken have the NZ repeaters programmed into
the handhelds and are ready to terrorize the NZ airways. Alas they will
not be able to work each other during the voyage.
Redcliffe conducts a trivia night on the 70 cm band repeater each Wednesday
night and after the Christmas recess its now back. When, WEDNESDAY nights
at 7.30 pm local time. Where, the Redcliffe 70 cm repeater on 438.325 mHz
with a tone of 91.5 hertz needed to access the repeater. How long? about
an hour.
Don't forget if you wish to upgrade your licence or you know someone that
needs to study for a foundation licence, call Alan VK4KZ the Redcliffe’s
Education manager.
Please contact alan.jenner(AT)bigpond.com
or by phone contact 5497 4634 and if there is no answer please leave a
message.
Last Monday night the club was the first fox hunt for 2010 with some
5 teams taking part. It was also pleasing to see Shaun, VK4FY his wife
Janette, VK4FWWW, son Nicholas, VK4FNIC and his daughter who is still
studying for her licence joining in and doing well. It just goes to prove
the old saying, “A family that fox hunts together, enjoys the chaseö, or
something like that.
The xyl of Jeff, VK4FNRS is in hospital with a severe back injury and all
club members wish her a speedy recovery.
There is a last reminder of the first working bee for 2010. This will be
held on Saturday 13 February at the home of Charles, VK4BTC at 7 Kelly
Court, Redcliffe and it is to start about 8.30 am. So come with your power
tools and assist for a few hours to get the caravan ready for the
John Moyle weekend.
So until next week, for Redcliffe club I'm Ray VK4CF and you've been
listening to QNEWS from VK4WIA.
ROCKHAMPTON
IRLP NODE 6973 ;
e-mail vk4acc(AT)wia.org.au
Secretary Clive 4928 1173
http://www.radarc.cjb.net/
This is Doug VK4DUG with news of some happenings in Rockhampton.
Once again, Mike VK4LMB rebroadcast last week’s version of the WIA News from
The Heritage Village in Rockhampton.
The Village is, if you like, a second home for the Rockhampton and District
Amateur Radio Club, more generally known as the RADAR Club.
The previous broadcast from the village, was a somewhat historic ‘first’ for
the club, and the village, in as much that it was the clubs first broadcast
from this location. The RADAR Club has been given the use of a building in the
complex and members are in the process of building a secure operating shack
in a section of this building.
It is expected that a display of past and vintage radio equipment in the
remaining area will revive some of the history of, not only radio in general,
but amateur radio in particular, and generate some interest by the general
public in our favorite pastime.
If you are in Rocky or just passing through, be sure to call in and say G’day
and if you have any radio or associated pre-loved items that you think should
be shown to others, then we would like to display them for you. You will find
the Rockhampton Regional Heritage Village, conveniently, on the main highway,
on the northern outskirts of the city.
73 From Rockhampton
TOWNSVILLE
vk4wit(AT)wia.org.au
4773 1196 or 0408 001142
po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
www.tarc.org.au
GREETINGS !
THIS IS DON VK4FNQA, WITH NEWS FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND.
THE FEBRUARY TARC PROJECT NIGHT HAS SOMETHING
GREAT HAPPENING ON THE NIGHT!
A VISIT TO THE QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
TOWNSVILLE COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE IN HUGH
STREET CURRAJONG HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR
MEMBERS BY PAUL VK4FOTO.
THERE WILL BE A LOT TO SEE AND THANKS TO POPULAR
DEMAND ADDITIONAL TOUR POSITIONS HAVE BEEN
ADDED FOR THE VISIT - HOWEVER THESE POSITIONS
ARE GOING FAST !
THOSE LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET ON THE TOUR WILL
NEED TO BE AT THE HUGH STREET COMPLEX GATHERED
AT THE CONCRETED CAR PARK FROM 1915 HOURS FOR
TOUR COMMENCEMENT WITH PAUL VK4FOTO BY 1930
HOURS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9TH.
SHOULD YOU FIND THAT ALL THE PARKING SPACES
ARE TAKEN THEN STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN
NEARBY MCLACHLAN STREET.
TO MAKE A DEFINITE BOOKING TO BE ON THE TOUR -
CONTACT PAUL VK4FOTO USING ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING METHODS -
BY ELECTRONIC MAIL TO VK4FOTO AT WESTNET DOT
COM DOT AU, OR PHONE 47731196 LEAVING A
MESSAGE ON THE ROBOT IF NECESSARY, OR
RESPOND TO THE TARC FACEBOOK INVITATION TO ATTEND.
PAUL WILL ADVISE YOU IF YOU WERE FAST
ENOUGH TO GET ON THE TOUR LIST.
AS I SUGGESTED LAST SUNDAY "DONT DELAY,
DO IT TODAY, ELSE YOU WILL MISS OUT !"
FOR OUR SECOND ITEM OF THE WEEK,
ITS NOW TIME TO TELL YOU THAT THE FIRST
MANAGEMENT MEETING FOR TWO THOUSAND AND
TEN OF THE TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
INC HAPPENS THIS TUESDAY, SECOND OF FEBRUARY
FROM SEVEN THIRTY PM AT THE CLUB ROOMS,
PERCHED ATOP THE SES HEADQUARTERS IN GREEN
STREET WEST END.MAKE SURE YOU BRING ALONG
SOMETHING FOR THE SHOW AND TELL SESSION. ALL WELCOME !
OUR FINAL ITEM THIS WEEK CONCERNS A NEW
HF RADIO NET THAT HAS COMMENCED ON THE
FORTY METRE BAND AND ITS PROVING EXTREMELY
POPULAR.
THE AFTERNOON NET HAPPENS EVERY AFTERNOON
AT 0600 HOURS UTC OR FOUR PM TOWNSVILLE TIME
ON 7093 KILOHERTZ. ANY SUBJECT IS TALKED
ABOUT AS LONG AS IT IS DECENT AND NOT
DEPRESSING AND SELFISH CONDUCT ON NET IS
NOT TOLERATED, MAKING IT FAIR FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
THE NET IS CURRENTLY ATTRACTING STATIONS
FROM FAR NORTH, NORTH AND CENTRAL QUEENSLAND.
JOIN IN ON THE AFTERNOON NET AND MAKE
YOUR RADIO SHACK A HAPPY FACE PLACE.
WELL THATS ALL FOR THIS WEEK FROM TROPICAL PARADISE.
THIS IS DON VK4FNQA FOR THE TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC.
AND YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO QNEWS FROM VK4WIA.
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