QNEWS - APRIL 2 2023 - VK4 ON AIR --------------------------------------------------------------------* DID YOUR CLUB TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK? BUNDABERG DID ! --------------------------------------------------------------------* THE FOLLOWING NEWS CAN BE HEARD FROM OUR AUDIO SERVICE Available in Audio RIGHT NOW QNEWS RUNS 5.45 and thanks to Tony VK7AX can be found on www.vk7ax.id.au/wianews/ 203.31.7.19/wianews/ Also search QNEWS (make sure it IS the Ham Radio QNEWS) in your podcast. --------------------------------------------------------------------* VK4 SILENT KEYS @ WIA YEAR COMMENCING MAY 2022 SK CALL SK NAME DATE ADVISED BY VK4ZHL Errol Hopper June 2022 (vk4vp) VK4MBH Keith Allison 03/06/2022 (vk4vp) VK4AVF Des Flor 13/06/2022 (vk4hit) VK4DV Merv Deakin 18/06 (vk4cnq - vk4zz) VK4SO Les Parker 21/06 (vk4atc) VK4AJL George Glendinning 22/06 (vk4zz) VK4NW Warwick Marshallsea 14/07 (vk4vp) VK4ET/5WC Tony Van Lysdonk 16/07 (vk4vp) VK4SF Jack Ford 18/07 vk4hit) VK4AVS Jim Storch 22/07 (vk4zz) VK4AGS Geoff Strom 23/08 (vk4zz) VK4HGT George Turner 02/09 (vk4gcr) VK4DK Stanley 'Dave' West 08/09 (vk4zz) VK4HAJ Merrell Coleman Sept or Oct? (vk4acc) VK4YT Nick Watling 22/10 (vk4zz) VK4HS Howard Stephenson 06/01/23 (vk4acc) VK4IX Ian Creighton 03/02/23 (vk4vp) --------------------------------------------------------------------* CLUBBING --------------------------------------------------------------------* BUNDABERG http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk4/BundabergAmateurRadioClub/ CQ CQ - Calling all radio and electronic enthusiasts! The Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club is excited to invite you to our Open Day and our first ever Hamfest on Saturday 15th April. This event will be held at the Recreational Precinct, the old agro trends grounds opposite the Bundy airport. Entry to the event is free. Come and check out our amazing display of vintage WWII radios, and morse code demonstrations as well as see some of the latest state-of-the-art modern radio equipment. You can also see our automatic satellite tracking system in action. If you're interested in obtaining your amateur radio license and callsign, we'll be happy to provide you with all information you need. Kids can participate in a free soldering workshop, under supervision and make a small electronic kit they can take home - so it's fun for the whole family! Hungry? We've got you covered with our delicious sausage sizzle. If you're on the lookout for a bargain, be sure to check out the Hamfest tables with heaps of radio and electronic items for sale. There are several prize givaways including a new DMR Alinco radio from Luxfield Technology Solutions and a High quality digital soldering station donated by Jaycar as well as other prizes. Don't miss out on this exciting event. Mark Saturday 15th April on your calendar and come join in the fun! For more information, please contact the Bundy club's secretary VK4DN on 0410 121 345. See you there! --------------------------------------------------------------------* Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. When we look around, we see many families who create dynasties of involvement in the arts, sports, politics and yes even amateur radio. Now of course, to provide the enthusiasm and drive that encourages your family members to follow in your steps is the stuff of fluff TV series and also real life. We don’t want to create a false attitude that everything is always magically joyous but when we look around there are enough real life examples to prove that families that play together stay together. Look around at your friends and families and see the activities that they enjoy and the ones that they share with members of their family. From walks in the park, to breeding dogs, to water sports or building things in the garage there are just so many activities that keep families engaged and sharing the experiences with each other and many they meet along the way. Just look at the crowds that flock to swap meets and you see that motoring still has an allure. Just look at fishing competitions and you see the hunting instinct is alive and well. Turn up to an amateur radio field day and it seems it is an individual activity rather than a family one. How many of our younger members ar up for a challenge? Normally we have the seniors being exhorted to engage with the juniors in spreading the membership of radio amateurs. What happens if we turn that around and have youth educating age? For me that seems an eminently sensible idea as the gusto with which young people take on new projects is an infectious behaviour and lots of adults are looking for ways of broadening their life experiences and also getting more out of family relationships. What is it that holds your attention and makes amateur radio a positive in your life? Give it a thought and then explain it to your older family and friends. This could be a trend in family togetherness and enjoyment of things electronic. By now, most of us will have caught up with the release of the ACMA news that they are delaying the discussion paper on Class licensing. To me this is a good sign that the issues that the amateur fraternity have raised are getting proper consideration before any major changes are further mooted. At times it is very necessary to have all the tee’s crossed and all the eye’s dotted before proceeding. Instead of some who have commented that they have to wait for certain possible outcomes we should be applauding the fact that our representatives and other amateurs have been able to present issues for consideration to maintain the integrity of this service. It is notable that we seem to hear more of the activities of ACMA field staff when it comes to the high value, high paying users of radio spectrum and non-revenue services such as broadcast reception and CB are way down the totem pole in compliance and enforcement. As a service that requires qualification to operate, let us keep our standards and enjoy what AR offers. I’m Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that’s what I think....how about you? -------------------------------------------------------------------* 2023 Social Scene Clubs are welcome to submit text with audio for this section VK4 - Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club Hamfest Saturday 15th April. 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