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QNEWS - NOVEMBER 29 VK4 ON AIR

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VK4 SILENT KEYS @ JULY 2020- MAY 2021 WIA YEAR

SK CALL SK NAME ADVISED BY

ex-VK4KJO Joachim Ostrenski (Joe Ski) 9/9/20 (vk4zz)

VK4CNP Norm Philips 20/10/20 (vk4bat)

ex-VK4FPJT Paul J Turner 22/10/20 (vk4bb)

VK4HBN Alan Whiting 20/11/20 (vk4zz)

VK4KAL Gordon Loveday 24/11/20 (vk4zz)


News of 2 Silent Keys

VK4KAL Gordon Loveday and Alan Whiting VK4HBN

Sad but not unexpected news in that Alan Whiting VK4HBN went
Silent Key during the early hours of Friday 20th November 2020
was announced by wife Val (ex VK4FAIR) via Iain VK4IGM.

Alan had been battling Cancer for a long time, making many
medical trips from Stanthorpe to Brisbane for specialist care,
eventually being admitted into Palliative Care in Stanthorpe
early November.

Alan and Val were for many years Far North Queenslanders,
original members of the Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club,
then foundation members of the Tablelands Radio Group and
long time members of The Townsville Amateur Radio Club.

Alan was a Man of the Land, extremely experienced in
agricultural management and a wizard in successful practical
solutions to technical problems. He was born and bred at
Mareeba in the Atherton Tablelands, earned the nickname of
'Mullet' amongst the locals, worked as a Wardsman at Mareeba
Hospital then with Val travelled extensively across the
country seeing the wonderful sights of Australia but
eventually when age started catching up settled in Stanthorpe.

While health allowed Alan was active on HF, a regular on a
number of nets and participated in many of the Tablelands
Radio Groups field operations.

We are going to greatly miss Alan's practical outlook on life,
his wonderful tall tales but true and the massive well of
knowledge he provided to all in Amateur Radio.

Vale Alan Whiting VK4HBN, Silent Key.





Gordon Loveday VK4KAL

News has been relayed from family members to the CHARCinc
committee that Gordon Loveday VK4KAL went Silent Key during
Tuesday 24th November 2020.

Gordon was a Foundation Member of the Central Highlands
Amateur Radio Club and was a long time member of the Wireless
Institute of Australia, for many years co-ordinating the
WIA Intruder Watch Service.

From their property of Aviemore at Rubyvale Central Queensland
Gordon as Secretary, and wife Dorothy (sk) as Treasurer kept
the fledgling CHARC club going through ups and downs and were
able to see it grow into the dynamic club that it is today,
with a repeater network that spans an area greater in size
than Tasmania and a membership of all ages interested in
experimentation and socialising.

Gordon was also a long time member of The Townsville Amateur
Radio Club Inc, was very active in his local Landcare group
and, when time permitted, engaged in DXing on HF, 6 metres and
2 metres.

Gordon and Dot were made Life Members of the Central Highlands
Amateur Radio Club for their service to the Club and Amateur
Radio in general.

It will be very hard to find someone with the sense of duty
and tenacity that Gordon had to fill his shoes. He is sorely
missed.

Vale Gordon Loveday VK4KAL, Silent Key.




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

How sad is it that the ACMA had to post a request to the
Amateur Community to use courteous behaviour when they are in
contact with the Australian Maritime College. The naughty
child aspect is reinforced with the threat of recurrence of
poor behaviour being reported to the ACMA, itself.

I and the majority of amateurs will heartily agree with the
request as normal behaviour is that of using “manners”. It is
a matter of respect to another person that we are polite in
our speech and manner. The punk era was a part of the youth
rebellion of 40 odd years ago and whereas there may have been
humour in TV programs such as “The Young Ones” (some of which
is available on Youtube) the style of behaviour today has left
that type of crudity behind.

Most of are aware of the rebellious rump that exists in the
hobby and most would not be aware of some of the crudity and
invective that has been showered on WIA office bearers unless
they have had private conversations. Sadly the WIA is not a
regulator and is a volunteer body which doesnt have the option
of waving any big sticks as indicated in the ACMA announcement.

We should, of course, ask what is the ACMA’s role in the
current debacle which is the licencing and call sign
allocation processes. Under the Deed which grants agency to
the AMC, it would be expected adherence to prompt and
efficient processing of applications would happen. Yes there
have been the delays when the parent body, University of
Tasmania, applied the COVID safe measures that were required
in that State but the ACMA has granted licence to extend the
time for processing from 45 days to whatever, it seems. I do
not believe the ACMA offices have such a luxury and I have to
ask why it has permitted its commercial agent such leeway?

When you read of some of the delays that people are
experiencing (and accepting that what they say is true) you
really have to wonder why the ACMA has not insisted that the
AMC adhere to the same standards as it applies to itself. The
frustration of candidates and others is understandable and
should have been foreseen by both the regulator and its agent.
When the Minister is not responsible for the regulator’s
conduct and we have “Caesar judging Caesar” we can hardly be
surprised when we end up in the proverbial “Yes, Minister”
scenario.

I can only ask that we all follow the Amateurs Code in our
behaviour and we are courteous and respectful in our dealings
with other people.

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

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2020 Social Scene

Due to the COVID-19 situation, please check these events'
direct for up-to-date status information.


South East Queensland Amateur Television Group is holding its
Christmas meeting Tuesday December 1 at 7:30 PM Redcliffe
Radio Clubrooms in Klingner Rd. Feel free to bring a plate.
(vk4yac)

Mackay Amateur Radio Association End of Year Breakup
Saturday 5th December from 12pm Magpies Sporting Club
(vk4zm)

TARC Xmas Party - Sun 13th December from 2pm (tarc)

TARC Xmas Lights Tour - Fri 18th December (tarc)



2021

TARC Australia Day Long Week Family Radio Camp
Thursday afternoon 21st to Tuesday afternoon 26th
January at Girl Guides Association of Queensland
Campsite and Training Centre Bluewater. (vk4zz)

VK2 - WYONG FIELD DAY February 28 ( vk4zz)

REDFEST 2021 April Ten (vk4tfn)

VK3 - ALARAMEET 2021 Bendigo VK3 October 1 - 4 (vk5yl)








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