QNEWS - OCTOBER 3 VK4 ON AIR 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------* DID YOUR CLUB TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK? ------------------------------------------------------------* QUEENSLAND (VK4) STATE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PORTAL Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest news, key facts and figures, contacts and answers to your questions. tinyurl.com/uddvmx98 ------------------------------------------------------------* THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD FROM OUR AUDIO SERVICE based in BRISBANE, OLYMPIC CITY 2031, RIGHT NOW:- www.vk7ax.id.au/wianews/ OR www.wiaq.org.au Importantly remember to download from the site by COT (Close of Transmission) Mondays. Also search QNEWS (make sure it IS the Ham Radio QNEWS) in your podcast. tinyurl.com/4hnahk8p ------------------------------------------------------------* VK4 SILENT KEYS @ WIA YEAR COMMENCING JULY 26 2021 SK CALL SK NAME DATE ADVISED BY VK4IW Kev Dickson 7/7/2021 (vk4dmh) VK4JJ Joscelyn McGrath 29/7/2012 (vk4zz) -------------------------------------------------------------* CLUBBING -------------------------------------------------------------* Redcliffe and Districts radio club. www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk4/RedcliffeAndDistrictRadioClub/ "JOTA October 2021 Greetings from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. On the 15, 16 & 17th October, The Redcliffe Club in cooperation with Queensland Scouts will host Jambooree On The Air at The Murenbong Scout Grounds in Pine Rivers and at BP Park at Samford, here in south East Queensland. Peter Richardson VK4TAA is the organiser. He needs volunteers for Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th at both locations. If you can help at all and if you have a QLD Gov issued Blue card please find the Redcliffe and Districts Radio club on FACBOOK and send Peter a message. You can also talk to him after this morning's news broadcast. You can also contact the club directly. Go To: Triple W dot redcliffe radio club dot org dot au. Thank you and 73's from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC." Recording for 122GHz Testing day from VK4TFN.m4a This the text of the attached Recording: "122GHz Testing & Tune-up Day. Greetings from the Brisbane VHF Group and the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. The Brisbane VHF Group will hold a 122GHz Testing and Tune-up Day starting at 10:00AM on Sunday 24th October 2021. At the Club house of the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club. Go to: Triple W dot redcliffe radio club dot org dot au, there's a link which will help you find us. The VK3CV 122GHz Transverter System will be demonstrated. This is a chance to learn about microwave technology. Mark Roberts VK4AN will be there with a full range of his RF connectors etc. So come along, say hello set up your equipment show us what you can do. It'll be a good day out. Thank you and 73's from the Brisbane VHF Group and the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club VK4RC." SUNSHINE COAST www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk4/SunshineCoastAmateurRadioClub/ Maleny VK4RSC 146.850 and 438.075 VK4RSN 53.7 Noosa Heads VK4RSL 146.825 and 438.175 SUNFEST Sunshine Coast. Entry Via Coronation Avenue (Main Gate) Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club’s Annual HAMFEST is an event for Amateur Radio operators, CB radio users, and Electronic enthusiasts. New gear as well as pre-loved bits of everything on sale Large undercover car boot style sales Fox Hunts “Echinda Concours d'Elegance� for Mobiles � bring your Car, Van, Ute or 4WD and show off your mobile installation for a chance to win a prize Exams from 08:00 Bacon & egg rolls, Tea and Coffee available Reservations for table space email Sunfest@vk4wis.org Entry $10 per person (Includes entry in Lucky Door Prize) Sellers Tables $20 each (includes 1 person, $5.00 per extra person) Entry and Raffle Tickets to be pre purchased online details at www.vk4wis.org This has been Trent VK4TS for the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club -------------------------------------------------------------* Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Well the outcomes from the High Court case concerning comments to posts on Facebook are continuing. This past week it was a news item that the international news service, CNN, had restricted Australian access to its Facebook pages by banning Australians from connecting. Whilst the lawyers debate and the journalists react to the fact a major organisation couldn’t or wouldn’t provide moderation it means that the keyboard warriors and fast of fingers from Downunder will have to devote time to other worthy pursuits. As if to prove the climate scientists are correct there have been severe storms buffeting the eastern parts of the continent this past week also; hail at the back of Bourke and dust storms on the same day. With the Indian Ocean Dipole, the weather system not an antenna, that influences our climate from the west of the continent reacting in a way that introduces a la Nina system, the past days have born testimony to the possibility. This is the middle of Spring and apart from the proverbial clean up, it is fair to ask what is on the agenda for the rest of Spring and the Summer operating period? With days lengthening there is the opportunity for getting on with the preparations for the Summer storms at home and at club operated installations. The inspection and necessary replacement of supports and guys on antenna masts and outdoor installations is just the beginning of the journey. Apart from storms, flash flooding and cyclones, our part of the world is noted for bush fires. Have you and your club prepared a fire emergency plan and have you trialled and practised your plan so that everyone is familiar and confident should they have to follow it through? Of course, I believe we should prepare, as well as possible lock downs will allow, for the holiday period. Not everyone manages to escape the routine of daily living and lots of young people will have time on their hands too. Could the amateurs in your area have a program of activities available to introduce interested people to the beginnings of learning and using electronics and the other facets of science and mechanics, coding and sharing new friendships that we call amateur radio? There are people who will be looking for engagement over the long Christmas break and we have the ability to help them get it. I am sure that if we can come up with ideas that would work that the message can be passed on through our local media and in person to those we know who might be interested. I’m Geoff Emery and that’s what I think�.how about you? ------------------------------------------------------------* QNEWS SOCIALY SPEAKING Due to the COVID-19 situation, please check these events' direct for up-to-date status information and even without Covid dates have an uncanny knack of being changed at last moment. On Now the Cardwell Gathering October 1 to 4 at Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park. 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