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#91
WICEN South Australia / WICEN SA News for 1st Septembe...
Last post by VK5ZAR - Aug 31, 2024, 09:51 PMWICEN SA News for 1st September 2024
This is the transcript from the WICEN SA news segment broadcast on the VK5 Sunday broadcast on 1st September 2024
The Committee of WICEN S.A. would like to wish everyone in the Amateur Radio Community a Happy Father's Day and hoping that you all get to spend some time with your family, friends and loved ones.
A reminder for tonight Sunday 01st September 2024 the WICEN S.A. Net will be held at 20:00hrs Local time utilizing the Adelaide Linked Repeater Network and we look forward to chatting to you all on the Net tonight
For further clarification please visit the WICEN S.A. Facebook Page for further details regarding this broadcast and WICEN S.A. events updates.
This has been David VK5LSB and on behalf of the WICEN S.A. Committee saying thank you for listening and looking forward to volunteering alongside of you all at the next event and seeing you at our next WICEN S.A. Social Get Together on Saturday 23rd November 2024. So put it in your diary's now Saturday 23rd November for the next WICEN S.A. Social Get Together. We look forward to your attendance on the day and the social chit chat and interaction that occurs on the day.
Cheers all and Stay Safe 73.
This is the transcript from the WICEN SA news segment broadcast on the VK5 Sunday broadcast on 1st September 2024
The Committee of WICEN S.A. would like to wish everyone in the Amateur Radio Community a Happy Father's Day and hoping that you all get to spend some time with your family, friends and loved ones.
A reminder for tonight Sunday 01st September 2024 the WICEN S.A. Net will be held at 20:00hrs Local time utilizing the Adelaide Linked Repeater Network and we look forward to chatting to you all on the Net tonight
For further clarification please visit the WICEN S.A. Facebook Page for further details regarding this broadcast and WICEN S.A. events updates.
This has been David VK5LSB and on behalf of the WICEN S.A. Committee saying thank you for listening and looking forward to volunteering alongside of you all at the next event and seeing you at our next WICEN S.A. Social Get Together on Saturday 23rd November 2024. So put it in your diary's now Saturday 23rd November for the next WICEN S.A. Social Get Together. We look forward to your attendance on the day and the social chit chat and interaction that occurs on the day.
Cheers all and Stay Safe 73.
#92
Silent Keys / Silent key Adrian VK5AW
Last post by VK5TRM - Aug 30, 2024, 06:10 PMVale Adrian VK5AW SK
It is with much sadness the Riverland Radio Club advises the passing of long time club member, Adrian VK5AW.
Condolences to Gloria, Darren and their families.
It is with much sadness the Riverland Radio Club advises the passing of long time club member, Adrian VK5AW.
Condolences to Gloria, Darren and their families.
#93
Power Supplies / Re: Using the HP hot swap powe...
Last post by VK5MCH - Aug 27, 2024, 03:26 PM3 outputs. Last one. Pictures aren't the best.
#94
VK5 Forum Events and Notices / Re: CANCELLED Get Out Do Somet...
Last post by VK5MCH - Aug 23, 2024, 01:09 PMDUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
#95
Promoting Amateur Radio / Re: WANTED: Your ideas on prom...
Last post by VK5MCH - Aug 22, 2024, 10:05 PMWe are trying to get the newbies involved as they complete their licence.I honestly hope we can achieve that and we (VK5.AU) are willing to hold other days in the park as it suits our attendees as the training days are needed. Paul Hoffman vk5ph puts a lot of effort into training and examinations. We have to retain those he puts through and the parks days are the perfect opportunity to do this.
#96
Promoting Amateur Radio / Re: WANTED: Your ideas on prom...
Last post by VK5AV - Aug 22, 2024, 07:48 PMVery valid point VK5PRO. No doubt we could do a lot better in supporting people into operating confidence once they get their licence. Events like the "Get out and do something" will be a good help if we encourage newcomers to get along.
#97
Promoting Amateur Radio / Re: WANTED: Your ideas on prom...
Last post by VK5MCH - Aug 22, 2024, 05:33 PMI still makes mistakes. But guess what? I don't care. 
I am more interested in getting people into radio than them getting a few words wrong. Sad though that people are that petty.
I am more interested in getting people into radio than them getting a few words wrong. Sad though that people are that petty.
#98
Promoting Amateur Radio / Re: WANTED: Your ideas on prom...
Last post by VK5PRO - Aug 22, 2024, 01:13 PMOn the subject of promoting our hobby, I offer a extract of a conversation which I read today which I feel is something of importance to consider. .. (Ivory tower operators)
Quote ..... "I recently got my ham license . Really enjoy listening and tried some ft8. I'm located in Darwin and found most of the guys pretty nice and willing to help out, however I feel it's hard to actually get on the radio and make calls when your new to it, no one talks at all normal pace and I just get frustrated trying to remember how to call ect, had a couple of bad experiences with blokes getting the shits because I called wrong . I haven't made any calls since because of it. I am female so maybe they feel more inclined to be arseholes I don't know but anyway it's a cool hobby and even just cool to listen in. I wouldn't mind going up in license eventually , foundation is enough while I still learn though."
Quote ..... "I recently got my ham license . Really enjoy listening and tried some ft8. I'm located in Darwin and found most of the guys pretty nice and willing to help out, however I feel it's hard to actually get on the radio and make calls when your new to it, no one talks at all normal pace and I just get frustrated trying to remember how to call ect, had a couple of bad experiences with blokes getting the shits because I called wrong . I haven't made any calls since because of it. I am female so maybe they feel more inclined to be arseholes I don't know but anyway it's a cool hobby and even just cool to listen in. I wouldn't mind going up in license eventually , foundation is enough while I still learn though."
#99
Members Items For Sale / SOLD---FT818ND, LDG817 Tuner a...
Last post by VK5MCH - Aug 21, 2024, 02:44 PMHi all,
I am selling my FT818ND, LDG817 Tuner and DigiRig with 817 cables.
It was purchased in 2020 by me and 2018 by the original owner, I have all the original receipts from Strictly Ham.
It was used 3 times by the previous owner and once by me to test it when it arrived. It has never been out of the house and has sat in my cupboard for the last 4 years. There is no dust or any marks on it. No modifications to the radio. Battery is still fine.
Looking for $1250 for the lot.
Contact me vk5mch@vk5.au
Mick
I am selling my FT818ND, LDG817 Tuner and DigiRig with 817 cables.
It was purchased in 2020 by me and 2018 by the original owner, I have all the original receipts from Strictly Ham.
It was used 3 times by the previous owner and once by me to test it when it arrived. It has never been out of the house and has sat in my cupboard for the last 4 years. There is no dust or any marks on it. No modifications to the radio. Battery is still fine.
Looking for $1250 for the lot.
Contact me vk5mch@vk5.au
Mick
#100
Antenna, Coax and Connectors / Re: A Better Antenna Continued
Last post by VK5MCH - Aug 19, 2024, 05:26 PMGood job Graham.
I will make some the same too.
I will make some the same too.