attached

Text attached

?

Q

?

?

?

QNEWS - JUNE 28? VK4 ON AIR

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

DID YOUR CLUB TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?

??

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD FROM OUR AUDIO SERVICE

?Available in Audio RIGHT NOW?

?

?wiaq.org.au/ftp/vk4_qnews_64.mp3

?Also search QNEWS (make sure it IS the Ham Radio QNEWS)

in your podcast.

?

??

?listennotes.com/podcasts/q-news-ar-news-from-queensland-qnews-vk4bb-SHd0OpZILt1/

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

?

VK4 SILENT KEYS? @? 2019-2020 WIA YEAR

?

SK CALL??????????????????? SK NAME????????????????????? ADVISED BY

?

VK4CL? (Aug? 2 )?????????? Chris Lowe?????????????????? (vk4vp)

VK4VTE (Aug? 5 )?????????? Terry Eastlake (Gonzo)? (tarc newsletter)

VK4UV? (Aug? 6 )?????????? Don Chatfield??????????????? (vk4fuq)

VK4GT? (Aug? 8 )?????????? Warren Heaton??????????????? (vk4hit)

VK4GM? (Aug 12 )?????????? Gordon Adams???????????????? (vk4acc)

VK4CDL (Sep 15 )?????????? Brad Booth VK4CDL/VK2BJB???? (vk4zz)

VK4GL? (Oct? 7 )?????????? David Gemell???????????????? (vk4yac)??

?VK4WB? (Nov? 6 )?????????? Bill Booth????????????????? ?(vk4kx)

VK4SU? (Dec 28 )?????????? Arnold Youngberg???????????? (vk4zzp)

VK4FUY (Jan? 1 )?????????? Dave Edmunds???????????????? (vk4zz)

VK4KVT ( Jan 6 )?????????? Victor Tarhanoff???????????? (vk4hit)

VK4TEC (Jan 24 )?????????? Andrew Rich?????????? ???????(vk4na)

?VK4DMC (Feb 18 )?????????? Dale McCarthy??????????????? (vk4sdd)

?VK4AA? (Mar 22 )?????????? Samantha Scafe???????????? (Colleen Scafe)

?VK4VRS?? (?)?????????????? Reg Sothman????????????????? (vk4zpp)

?

?

--------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking.

?After mentioning that the weather had remained in an autumn phase

it seems that I have to retract that with a nice early morning cold

snap happening during the past week. I remember those mornings,

rushing to finish a shift and scrunching throw the frost and

steaming like a kettle boiling in the early morning light trickling

over a barely awake world. How nice to just pull the covers higher

and have but one decision to make and that is whether to turn on the

electric blanket or not.

?

However, there is one important facet of life that is being stressed

by health officials and that is self-care and particularly caring

for one’s own mental health. You might think it strange to raise

this subject in talking about amateur radio and club activities but

corona virus has brought stressors to bear that many of us have not

previously experienced. Some people react poorly to the isolation

and hanker for a more social life, others have accumulated worries

caring for children and working and still others have seen the most

vicious attack on their finances and livelihoods. Still others, the

first responders and the ex-services members can carry the visions

and memories that haunt them under the name of PTSD.

?

Now it is not simply a case of checking on your neighbour where our

neighbours on the radio spectrum can be anywhere on the planet. Nor

is it simply a case of ignoring the pressures this time has put on

us. As much as we might say “Are you OK?” we must look in the mirror,

so to speak, and ask, “Am I OK,” too.

?

I have seen pictures of many projects that hams have engaged in

during the imposed isolation and have heard of many new nets that

have sprung up to use amateur radio as a person to person bridge.

?

This is one of the marvels of this hobby that we may never feel

alone with a radio at our side. But for some of us, particularly

it seems, in the quiet hours of the night, the doubts and fears

surface and the mind just won’t settle. It is a mental conspiracy

designed to make us feel distressed at night and tired and anxious

by day.

?

It is important that we take that time to honestly ask ourselves

how we are travelling along life’s path and whether we could be

enjoying life more with some assistance from outside. With video

consultations available with general practitioners and 24 hour

telephone assistance via Lifeline and Beyond Blue, for instance,

we can move on and not feel we are alone.

?

Self-care is important to see us through this big disruption.

?

I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and that’s what I think.

?

?

?--------------------PODCAST HERE------------------------------------*

?

listennotes.com/podcasts/q-news-ar-news-from-queensland-qnews-vk4bb-SHd0OpZILt1/

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

?

?

?

TO SUPPLY QNEWS ITEMS:-

?Send SCRIPT to qnews@...

send audio to wia.org.au/members/broadcast/upload/

?

?QNEWS Tips to get MORE out of your weekly newscast on VK4WIA

?

If you would like to submit club news items for inclusion in

QNEWS broadcasts, please email your item in text to:-

?

qnews@...

?

THEN submit audio:-

?

To submit audio email qnews@... and ask for the current

password then read "how to submit items" in the weekly news page on

wia.org.au/members/broadcast/contribute/

?

?

?

?Remember the sooner you submit audio material the more the likelihood

of it being broadcast in the very next edition QNEWS. Each item will

only be broadcast once, if you want a couple of mentions, please

submit different slants to keep your event 'fresh .‘

?Subscribe: [email protected]

Group Owner: [email protected]

Help: [email protected]

?

TO CEASE GETTING THIS EMAILED SERVICE:-

?Unsubscribe: [email protected]

?

-----------------------------SDNE------------------------------------*

?

?

?

QNEWS - MARCH 29? VK4 ON AIR

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

DID YOUR CLUB TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?

??

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD FROM OUR AUDIO SERVICE

?Available in Audio RIGHT NOW?

?

?wiaq.org.au/ftp/vk4_qnews_64.mp3

?Also search QNEWS (make sure it IS the Ham Radio QNEWS)

in your podcast.

?

??

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

?

VK4 SILENT KEYS? @? 2019-2020 WIA YEAR

?

SK CALL??????????????????? SK NAME????????????????????? ADVISED BY

?

VK4CL? (Aug? 2 )?????????? Chris Lowe?????????????????? (vk4vp)

VK4VTE (Aug? 5 )?????????? Terry Eastlake (Gonzo)? (tarc newsletter)

VK4UV? (Aug? 6 )?????????? Don Chatfield?????????? ?????(vk4fuq)

VK4GT? (Aug? 8 )?????????? Warren Heaton??????????????? (vk4hit)

VK4GM? (Aug 12 )?????????? Gordon Adams???????????????? (vk4acc)

VK4CDL (Sep 15 )?????????? Brad Booth VK4CDL/VK2BJB???? (vk4zz)

VK4GL? (Oct? 7 )?????????? David Gemell???? ????????????(vk4yac)??

?VK4WB? (Nov? 6 )?????????? Bill Booth?????????????????? (vk4kx)

VK4SU? (Dec 28 )?????????? Arnold Youngberg???????????? (vk4zzp)

VK4FUY (Jan? 1 )?????????? Dave Edmunds???????????????? (vk4zz)

VK4KVT ( Jan 6 )?????????? Victor Tarhanoff???????????? (vk4hit)

VK4TEC (Jan 24 )?????????? Andrew Rich????????????????? (vk4na)

?VK4DMC (Feb 18 )?????????? Dale McCarthy??????????????? (vk4sdd)

?

?

?

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking.

?

How are you going?

?

The world has been changing every day and more people have to live

with a new reality. Maybe you are still working, working from home,

or are self isolating or like lots of people following a basically

normal routine but staying away from people as often as possible.

?One thing that seems to be taking hold amongst some amateur operators

is the formation of small local nets which allow people to check in

and let others know they are engaging in a hobby that lets them also

check on friends. There are reports in the general community that

people are getting more stressed, mentally, as these rapid changes

occur. One noted mental health expert made the observation that

people are not just anxious but some are afraid. Anxiety is worry

?about what might be but fear is because of what is real.

?I think this idea of supporting each other is part of what we grew up

with, the Aussie spirit, if you like. Before we become too glib,

people around the world are doing these kinds of things as they find

ways to be supportive as well as locked down.

?What we can promote is the social distancing that radio gives and

what a safe and clean pass time it is. The way we operate on air is

generally more welcoming than many of the things I see on the

internet would suggest. A regular net provides a marker in peoples’

routine that they can use to go about their day. A regular net also

takes some of the communications stress away from the internet

whilst it remains analogue.

?

?We as individuals can start a net to serve our own region. It is

probably best to limit the number of call-ins so a clear amount of

time can be devoted and the whole thing doesn’t become unwieldy.

We don’t have to be a great contester giving 5 & 9 reports at

3 every minute. We just need to be someone who can operate a radio

in a friendly and conversational manner. There don’t have to be

repeaters as simplex will work well on most commonly used bands.

Sometimes all that is needed is a simple CQ “my area” to get it

started. Other means can work to spread the word and get people

joining.

?Rules, well there shouldn’t be too many other than to ensure people

get logged in and get to speak before the net ends. If they wish to

continue afterwards, that is good too.

?

?If there is anything that we can do during this COVID-19 period, it

is to keep ourselves healthy and find the best enjoyment or

relaxation we can. Just like different programs to support our

military veterans, we can support our fellow amateurs doing what we

enjoy.

?I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and that’s what I think....how about you?

How are You going?

?

?

?---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

TO SUPPLY QNEWS ITEMS:-

?Send SCRIPT to qnews@...

send audio to wia.org.au/members/broadcast/upload/

?

?QNEWS Tips to get MORE out of your weekly newscast on VK4WIA

?

If you would like to submit club news items for inclusion in

QNEWS broadcasts, please email your item in text to:-

?

qnews@...

?

THEN submit audio:-

?

To submit audio email qnews@... and ask for the current

password then read "how to submit items" in the weekly news page on

wia.org.au/members/broadcast/contribute/

?

?

?

?Remember the sooner you submit audio material the more the likelihood

of it being broadcast in the very next edition QNEWS. Each item will

only be broadcast once, if you want a couple of mentions, please

submit different slants to keep your event 'fresh .‘

?Subscribe: [email protected]

Group Owner: [email protected]

Help: [email protected]

?

TO CEASE GETTING THIS EMAILED SERVICE:-

?Unsubscribe: [email protected]

?

-----------------------------SDNE------------------------------------*

?

?

?

QNEWS - MARCH 22? VK4 ON AIR

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

DID YOUR CLUB TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK?

?REDCLIFFE DID.

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD FROM OUR AUDIO SERVICE

?Available in Audio RIGHT NOW?

?

?wiaq.org.au/ftp/vk4_qnews_64.mp3

?Also search QNEWS (make sure it IS the Ham Radio QNEWS)

in your podcast.

?

??

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

?

VK4 SILENT KEYS? @? 2019-2020 WIA YEAR

?

SK CALL??????????????????? SK NAME????????????????????? ADVISED BY

?

VK4CL? (Aug? 2 )?????????? Chris Lowe?????????????????? (vk4vp)

VK4VTE (Aug? 5 )?????????? Terry Eastlake (Gonzo)? (tarc newsletter)

VK4UV? (Aug? 6 )?????????? Don Chatfield??????????????? (vk4fuq)

VK4GT? (Aug? 8 )?????????? Warren Heaton??????????????? (vk4hit)

VK4GM? (Aug 12 )?????????? Gordon Adams???????????????? (vk4acc)

VK4CDL (Sep 15 )?????????? Brad Booth VK4CDL/VK2BJB???? (vk4zz)

VK4GL? (Oct? 7 )?????????? David Gemell???????????????? (vk4yac)??

?VK4WB? (Nov? 6 )?????????? Bill Booth?????????????????? (vk4kx)

VK4SU? (Dec 28 )?????????? Arnold Youngberg?????? ??????(vk4zzp)

VK4FUY (Jan? 1 )?????????? Dave Edmunds???????????????? (vk4zz)

VK4KVT ( Jan 6 )?????????? Victor Tarhanoff???????????? (vk4hit)

VK4TEC (Jan 24 )?????????? Andrew Rich????????????????? (vk4na)

?VK4DMC (Feb 18 )?????????? Dale McCarthy?? ?????????????(vk4sdd)

?

?

?

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?This is WIA Director Aidan, VK4APM in the text edtition called QNEWS

?

?The health and well being of the Amateur cohort and our members is of

the highest priority. Out of an abundance of caution, consideration

for the health and wellbeing of our members, and in an effort to

deliver certainty to the Amateur community (not to mention a federal

government mandate), the board of the WIA met last Wednesday and

endorsed the recommendation of the 2020 WIA Conference Organising

committee to cancel this event.

?

The 2021 WIA Conference will take place in Hobart.

?

The organising committee has recommended, and the board has agreed,

that the 2021 conference be arranged at a date and time such that

those who receive credits for flights and accommodation are in a

position to use them within the 12 month time frame that has been

announced by all Australian airline carriers.

?

The organising committee will make information regarding the

2021 WIA conference available in the near future.

?

We would like to thank the organising committee for the enormous

amount of work put into the 2020 WIA Conference and the large number

of people who have already subscribed.?? We apologise for the

inconvenience caused.? These are extraordinary times and they

require extraordinary measures.

?

All those who have paid registrations will receive a full refund

over the coming days.

?

The Annual General Meeting is a legal requirement stipulated by the

Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).?? The board has sought advice from

Australian Securities and Investment Commission and will provide an

update to members in due course.

?

The WIA board would like to encourage all operators to practice

social separation, wash and dry your hands regularly and promptly

seek advice if you feel you are affected by COVID-19.

?

Stay safe,

?

Thats all from me

?

VK4APM

?

?

?

?

?

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

?

?

?

????????????????????????????? CLUBBING

?

?

?

?

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

?

Redcliffe and Districts radio club.

?wia.org.au/clubs/vk4/RedcliffeAndDistrictRadioClub/

?

REDFEST 2020 has been cancelled.

?

Greetings from the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club VK4RC, right

here in south East QLD. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here, with a

REDFEST 2020 update.

?

This is indeed a sad turn of events. However, the Executive has had

no choice but to cancel REDFEST 2020, due to the current public

health concerns.

?

Next year, there will be a REDFEST 2021, circumtances permitting.

?

We will be participating in the John Moyle contest as individual

operators.

?

We wish to extend our gratitude to the broader Amateur Radio

community for your support.

?

We hope we can depend upon your support in the future.

?

Go to: Triple w dot redcliffe radio club dot org dot au.

We're also on Facebook.

?

Bye for now and 73s from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club

VK4RC.

?

Thank you

Robert Thomson

?

?

?

---------------------------------------------------------------------*

Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking.

?

I have lived through sun spot maxima and sunspot minima but this is

the first time I have had to live through a pandemic. With events

and venues closing around the country and around the world it seems

that we are fortunate to have created a space where we not only

protect ourselves but can indulge ourselves in a favourite pastime.

?

?The severity and the brutality with which this health issue has been

dealt with is going to effect the world for years to come. The

businesses that will close and the people who will lose their jobs

are what the US military dub as collateral damage. The way in which

the business will continue and countries will recover will probably

remind us of the austerity following the end of World War II.

?With that apparent barrel of gloom, we should remember that we are

on the beginning of Sunspot Cycle 25 and for long wave and short wave

operators this bodes well for interesting and enjoyable conditions

?improving in the future. Should we have to perform the

“self isolation” routine, it will be like slipping into our favourite

comfortable clothes and relaxing as the meme on social media has put

it, “amateur radio practising self isolation for years.” That is to

say, the area we designate as the shack predates the man cave of

more recent times and the shack is a place of familiarity and

stimulation or what we want it to be at any given time.

?I certainly haven't heard the hooves of the four horsemen of the

apocalypse and I certainly haven't seen signs of an impending

cataclysm regardless of the state of supermarket shelves. What we

need to remember is that scientific knowledge has never been in a

better position to conquer this microbe and some of the brightest

minds are already following leads on how to limit and then defend

humanity against covid-19.

?This is part of the reason that we pursue Science, Technology,

Engineering, Arts and Mathematics as learning tools to improve the

world and conquer threats. We hobbyists have the luxury of chasing

DX, learning more of how bits of our stations work and amongst all

that, making observations about how the world works as far as the

electromagnetic spectrum is involved. Some of us will have to make

the sacrifice of staying out of the daily grind to treat an illness

or wait until an all clear is given. How hard will it be to turn the

rig on, and with a clear conscience, play radio?

?This is an opportunity and as the mental health experts tell us,

involvement in activities that we enjoy can prevent becoming

stressed when life seems hard. Keep well and until next time….

?I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and that’s what I think....how about you?

?---------------------------------------------------------------------*

?

?

TO SUPPLY QNEWS ITEMS:-

?Send SCRIPT to qnews@...

send audio to wia.org.au/members/broadcast/upload/

?

?QNEWS Tips to get MORE out of your weekly newscast on VK4WIA

?

If you would like to submit club news items for inclusion in

QNEWS broadcasts, please email your item in text to:-

?

qnews@...

?

THEN submit audio:-

?

To submit audio email qnews@... and ask for the current

password then read "how to submit items" in the weekly news page on

wia.org.au/members/broadcast/contribute/

?

?

?

?Remember the sooner you submit audio material the more the likelihood

of it being broadcast in the very next edition QNEWS. Each item will

only be broadcast once, if you want a couple of mentions, please

submit different slants to keep your event 'fresh .‘

?Subscribe: [email protected]

Group Owner: [email protected]

Help: [email protected]

?

TO CEASE GETTING THIS EMAILED SERVICE:-

?Unsubscribe: [email protected]

?

-----------------------------SDNE------------------------------------*