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Presidents Message
June, June already.
That means we are half way through 2002. It means we are almost up
to Tax return time and that we are well and truly into winter. A time
for indoor activities, log fires and warm drinks. Your committee met
on Monday 3rd June and put time into firming up club activities
for the next few months. For our June 21st meeting Mr Drew
Diamond has agreed to give a talk on the practicalities of his home
construction projects as written up from time to time in AR. Some
of his recent pieces will be on view including the receiver shown
in May 2002 AR.
July’s calender is looking busy with the usual Prac Night on 5th
July, the VHF/UHF seminars at Churchill over the weekend of 6th/7th,
on Saturday the 13th there is a working bee in the grounds
of the guide hall in readiness for the hamfest / white elephant
sale on the 20th. Exams will be held on the afternoon
of the 13th at the usual venue in Tooradin. The plans
for the hamfest are progressing well with Reg VK3UK and Albert VK3BQO
very happy with all the tables in the hall booked and interest in
outside space too (one reason for the working bee).
The 25th Anniversary dinner on July 27th
is firming up. The cost of $25 per adult with menu choices elsewhere
in the mag. We will be taking names and deposits of $10 per head
at the June meeting – please make sure the treasurer has your deposit,
name, number of diners and menu choice as we are limited on the
number that can be accomodated. Be early, be happy. All the paperwork
is enroute for our VI3 callsign to celebrate this special event
in the clubs history. We will be offering use of the call to club
members in one week blocks. A list will be available at the meeting
so please take this opportunity to put GGREC "on the air".
If you see Graham VK3KCS in the club shack with a soldering iron,
pliers etc it is because Graham has agreed to act as equipment officer
for the year. The radio room is in need of a revamp, we have HF
& VHF equipment that needs proper installation and some older
pieces retired so Graham may ask you for some help to bring things
up to scratch.
Well I think that’s enough from me. Keep a close eye on the event
queue in the mag for other events coming up or keep 146.225 running
to keep in touch. One last thought, 2003 will see the next WARC
take place and amateurs need a strong presence if we are to keep
our privileges in the radio spectrum. The WIA is the voice the government
here in Australia listen to for the amateur point of view. To send
two delegates next year will cost money, your membership of the
WIA will help. If you enjoy your hobby and wish to continue to do
so and are not currently a WIA member then seriously consider spending
23 cents a day to protect our privilleges as radio amateurs through
WIA membership. 73 Peter VK3VB
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WIA Regulations
Exam Question Bank
It has been somewhat difficult for prospective radio
amateurs to confidently prepare for the amateur licence regulations
examination - but that should no longer be the case with the public
release of the WIA exam question bank.
The issue of difficulty being faced by prospective radio amateurs
in studying the regulations, and those teaching them, was raised
by WIA Victoria at the recent WIA Federal Convention as a matter
arising out of the Federal Education Coordinator's annual report.
WIA Victoria successfully moved a motion at the Federal Convention
that the WIA regulations exam question bank be immediately made
available on the Internet and via hard copies.
The question bank is now available on the Internet, and by the
end of the month through hard copies from each WIA Division and
various radio clubs.
While the question bank is free, a photocopying cost may be charged.
While the questions are typical of those used by the WIA Exam Service,
the released question bank may not necessarily contain all of the
questions that can appear on an exam paper.
It is recommended that the question bank not be the only way to
study orteach the regulations subject. It should be read with the
syllabus and existing study reference material which can both be
found at www.wiavic.org.au/edu/regs.html
The regulations question bank can be down loaded from www.wiavic.org.au/edu/
and also from the WIA Federal web site www.wia.org.au
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Have you paid your club fee’s yet?
Are your details correct on the mailing label?
Our treasurer Andrew is always happy to accept membership fee’s
either in person at the club meetings, or through the post office
box. This is also the time of the year when the big cleanup occurs
on the membership database – so if any of your details have changed
or are incorrect please let Andrew know.
This edition of gateway is the last that will be sent to 2001-2002
members who have not renewed!!!!!
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Event Queue
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Date / Time
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Event
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Details
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Friday 21st June
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General Meeting
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Drew Diamond = homebrew talk & demo
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Friday 5th July
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Prac Night
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Sat 6th / Sun 7th July
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Gippstech
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VHF / UHF seminar at Churchill
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Saturday 13th July
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Exam
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Contact Peter Pavey VK3VB 03 59983533
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Saturday 13th July 10am
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Working Bee
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It’s that time of year again – getting the grounds ready
for white elephant sale
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Friday 19th July
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General Meeting
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Saturday 20th July
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GGREC Hamfest
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Saturday 27th July
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25th Anniversay Dinner
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PARTY TIME!!!!
Cardinia Hotel – 6pm for 6:30pm meal
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Friday 2nd August
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Prac Night
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Friday 16th August
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General Meeting
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Friday 6th September
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Prac Night
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Saturday 14th September
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Pub Night
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Highway Club, Nobel Park
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Friday 20th September
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General Meeting
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Friday 4th October
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Prac Night
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Friday 18 October
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General Meeting
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Port Welshpool Weekend
By Pat vk3oz
About 8am on Saturday morning we packed wam clothing, picnic etc
into the Pajero, put our bicycles on the back – away from the exhaust
– and set off for Port Welshpool to join Graham, Carol, her father
John and the boys, Bruno, Val and Ian for the day. We knew that
Graham and Carol were already established in the caravan park having
spoken to them on there way down on Friday. The trip was slowed
by a damaged windscreen when a stone was thrown up by a passing
truck, but we arrived safely to be greeted by Ian and Val with coffee
and cake.
Following this we decided to go for a ride so the four of us road
down tot he jetty to check on the progress of the three intrepid
fishermen – Bruno, Graham and John, but the fish appeared to be
in no imminent danger so we road along the edge of the water and
out to the long jetty. Here the planking ran lenghways with large
gaps between planks, so Val and I walked to the end of the jetty
while Ian and Peter were happy to ride. Arriving safely back on
the path it was felt to be lunchtime so we headed to the local pub
for some take-away. The visitng Southern Cross Bike Riders Association
were most amused when pushbikes were lined up along side their Harleys
and much banter was exchanged.
When we ventured out again we found Bruno and Graham still fishing
so we left them to their endeavours and cycled around the side streets
as the wind off the sea was getting quite cold by this time. About
4pm we were ready to put the bikes back on the car and had a short
walk before heading for the cabin again. By this time Bruno was
back and getting ready for the meal which we were looking forward
to sharing together before we left. It was only a short stroll to
the pub where the food was excellent and the tables which were empty
when we arrived quickly filled up. We reluctantly left at about
8:30pm leaving the others to stay overnight.
It was a great day which we really enjoyed, thanks to Bruno, Val
and Ian for sharing your cabin with us for the day and also Graham,
Carol, John and David for your company.
PS The fish are safe until the next trip !!!!
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The Club Travels East To Drouin West
By Dianne Jackson vk3ndi
A date for the barbecue has already been set
There is still such an awful lot of work to do yet.
One Week To Go
A concrete truck came down the drive to pour the
outer paths,
Hal got busy with the rake, while I was sewing grass.
18 cubic metres of crushed rock, was dumped in small rock piles,
when all is spread , smooth and level, Ian slowly smiles.
Thursday
The garage door man started work, four doors , two
automatic,
His job is finished in the afternoon, and don’t they look fantastic.
The painters start the undercoat, but they went home after lunch,
The paint wont dry, the heaters are on, its coming to the crunch
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Friday
On Friday, radio meeting night, the painting is not
finished,
Home at 11, more work to do, our resolve is undiminished.
Lift this here, move that there, don’t touch the walls , there wet,
Its two AM, I’m really tired, is it nearly bed time yet.
Saturday
Its ten o’clock, we have all slept in, there’s still
a lot to do,
Sweep the floor, arrange the tables and set up the barbecue.
I hear Helmut on the radio, already on his way here,
I haven’t done the shopping yet, I hope there’s enough beer.
Barbecue
Every one is here to enjoy themselves on this sparkling
cold Autumn day,
There’s heaps to eat, salads and meat, sausages and chicken satay.
A great big jar of M and M’s, disappearing by the minute,
I’m sure there were a lot more in there, the last time I looked
in it.
Squinting through the telescope we spied Mt Baw Baw sprinkled with
snow,
The kids start up the golf buggy and everyone has a go.
Graeme bought his Postie bike, and the big kids have a ride,
I’ll just sit down with my cup of tea, its much warmer here, inside.
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Menu For Club 20th Anniversary Celebratory
Meal
Cardinia Park Hotel
¨ Pumpkin Soup
¨ Roast Pork & Apple Sauce
or
¨ Roasted Fillet of Chicken filled
with bacon & cheese
¨ Chocolate Mouse or ¨
Apple Strudel
(put a number in each box – but only 1 soup, 1 main and one
desert per person please – and no donkey votes!)
Name___________________________
No of People_____________________
$10 / head deposit due at June meeting.
Vegetarian and kids meals available on night.
This menu selection and deposit to be returned to June club meeting
or send to the po box
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APRIL General Meeting Minutes
General Meeting Minutes
Date: 17/5/02 Start time: 8:10pm. Location: Guide hall, facing
North
Chairperson: Peter VK3VB Minute Taker: Ian VK3BUF
Present: Lots of people…see the list.
Visitors and Guests: none spotted Apologies: Russell
VK3MWR
Correspondence Received: Copy of Incorporation certificate,
Letter from liability insurers, Casey Shire letter acknowledging
grant applic., Resig letter from Gordon Ford, Change of addr. From
Robin Linn, BJA license renewal conf. ,
Treasurer’s Report:
Read by: HFA, Moved by: HFA, Seconded by: BQO Carried: Yep.
Previous Minutes: Circulated and Read by: Andrew, Moved by: Andrew
Seconded by: Someone good and carried.
Business Arising from Previous Minutes:
July 25th anniversary night at Cardinia Hotel, XMF provided
details. Meal no’s and types to be given 2 weeks before event. Deposits
needed next month for meals. XMF moved (Bruno 2nded) successfully
that the Club pay the $200 deposit. Kids meals & vegetarian
meals to be investigated
Nareé suggested that we do a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle as a
fund raiser.
Reg VK3UK wants to advertise upcoming events in the AR magazine.
BQO will send some info.
Cut grass at hall 1 week before sale.
BUF to check out availability of extra Marqueé type tent
for Club W.E. sale cover.
BBQ at BUF’s QTH on 18/5/02
The following items were discussed.
New Business:
Some discussion about the proposed Port Welshpool trip. It was all
to quick for me, but I don’t think anyone said anything very important…at
least I hope not.
RDD repeater repaired by John VK3XJW. (applauded) Gate access being
sorted, some galah at Melb water kept sending the wrong key.
We received the two radio’s from G & C communications. (one
to keep and one to raffle) $3 per ticket or 2 for $5…tickets avail
tonight.
BUF (me) prattled on about the Club Project room project. Outcome
hinges on Tennis Club and Rec Reserve people. Watch this space.
Peter VK3VB mentioned his attempt to get Drew Diamond as a guest
speaker soon.
Meeting closed at 9:02pm and we all made a dash for coffee.
After being sated by caffeine triggered endorphin’s, we did a fairly
successful rig review session. Much drooling etc.
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