Good Morning this is VK2ATZ, the official station of Westlakes Amateur Radio Club
located at Teralba, Lake Macquarie. Your reader of this morning's local news is
Brian VK2FG. There should be a HF simulcast on 3.565 MHz this morning courtesy of
Warren VK2UWP which will be repeated at 7 pm this evening. Westlakes local news is read
each Sunday on this repeater, VK2RTZ, at 9am local. Following at 9.30am is a relay of the
Australia-wide amateur radio news from the WIA.
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Hasn't it been cold lately? A good example of the current cold snap comes from Dennis VK2XDW.
Some of you may know that Dennis is a keen bowler - so keen that he travelled to Lithgow yesterday
for a competition bowls match. Unfortunately, the match had to postponed because the players could
not see the "jack". The reason was that the bowling green was covered in snow. Now that's cold!
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Jamboree On The Air 2010, is "on the air" right now. If you hear a JOTA station calling CQ today, give
it a call. A warm cherio would be welcome. Any scout groups that were camping out last night will need
all the warming-up they can get
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NOT THE AIR BAND! From the WIA National News comes the next item.
Following the arrest and comprehensive prosecution of a plane spotter in South Africa,
local aviation enthusiasts have been warned that they will need to write an exam and qualify as a
radio amateur to legally possess popular air band receivers. Until now, nobody has been prosecuted
for this offence. Port Elizabeth Amateur Radio Society chairman Ashley Goosen has warned local aviation
enthusiasts that they need to be licensed to possess an air band receiver legally.
Plane spotter Julian Swift was arrested earlier this year under the South African Telecommunication Act
for the illegal possession of an air band receiver and for listening in on several radio frequencies.
They are not just determined to throw the book at the spotter, they are still writing a telephone directory
and War and Peace to throw at him, just last week, the Prosecution amended the charge sheet to include every
frequency on his receiver!
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The club's ride-on mower will be back from repairs next Saturday and those who were at the club yesterday
will have noticed the grass "going gangbusters". The mowing team will make an attempt to cut at least some
of the area during the afternoon. Also next Saturday 23 October, a skip will arrive so we can finally get
rid of the accumulated rubbish in the container and library. So it's a working bee. We need mowing men and
skip fillers. When? Next Saturday afternoon.
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As mentioned last week, and will be mentioned for weeks to come is a reminder of this year's Christmas party.
Diane VK2FDNE has started work on organizing things. A list has gone up in the common room for those to add
their names and number who will attend. The cost is the best part - A Free barbecue with all food and salads
provided. Bring your own drinks. It's shaping up to be a fun afternoon. Geoff VK2GL is organising a game of
"Krazy Golf". Geoff was seen in the club grounds yesterday pacing out the layout for the 9-hole course.
When is the Christmas Party and "Krazy Golf"? On Saturday 11th December.
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This item comes from the ARRL. An amateur radio operator from San Jacinto, California, has admitted making a
series of broadcasts threatening the lives of local police officers and fire department personnel.
Irene Levy, 29, pleaded guilty to seven charges. On October 8th, a local judge sentenced her to three years
probation and gave her credit for the time she spent in jail since her arrest. She was also ordered to undergo
psychiatric care. Her radio transmissions, which included bomb threats, were monitored on frequencies used
by police and the County Fire Department. She was arrested at her mobile home where an assortment of radio
equipment and her licence were seized.
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The club's Kenwood TS690S radio is back from repair after it failed at the recent Lighthouse weekend. The fix
was done by RF REPAIRS on the Central Coast. Thanks go to Allan VK2JED for the delivery and the return of
the set.
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New blood has surfaced in the meat tray raffle yesterday. It was a first-time win for Allan VK2PNC who had
the winning ticket. There was a second prize too - a bag of oranges donated by Ken VK2KJ. The winner of the
oranges was Col VK2YP and that was a neat trick because he wasn't there. A good Samaritan must have bought
him a ticket.
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It's getting bigger than Ben Hur! Would you believe some VK radio clubs are advertising the 2011 International
Lighthouse Weekend. WE can do that too. Westlakes have booked Norah Head Lighthouse once again and we are on
Internet site for AU0024 (Norah Head) as VK2ATZ for 2011.
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Finally, a reminder of comming events:
Saturday 23 October - a working bee to fill the garbage skip and lawn mowing
Friday 29 October - VK100WIA operation from Paul VK2HV at his QTH at Maitland
Saturday and Sunday 30 and 31 October - VK100 operation with overnight sleep over at Westlakes
Saturday 6 November - Monthly Members' Meeting
Sunday 14 November - Westlakes Major Field Day
Saturday 11 December - Westlakes christmas Show plus "Krazy Golf"
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Well that's all the news we have this week. This is VK2ATZ. Is there anyone with late news items?
OK, now for callbacks. First portable and/or mobiles please
Second any base stations to acknowlege they were listening
Third are there any comments on today's broadcast
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street an is open on
Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon until everyone goes home. Also on a Tuesday evening
from around 6pm again until everyone goes home. Although a Radio Club, we are on the telephone.
Try dialling (02) 49 581588. An answering service operates after hours. Visitors are alway welcome
at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, and long-life milk. Plus, there are biscuits too.
Thank you for listening. This is Brian closing as VK2ATZ and reverting to VK2FG. Good morning all.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
WESTLAKES NEWS SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER 2010
Good Morning this is VK2ATZ, the official station of Westlakes Amateur Radio Club
located at Teralba, Lake Macquarie. Your reader of this morning's local news is
Brian VK2FG. There should be a HF simulcast on 3.565 MHz this morning courtesy of
Warren VK2UWP which will be repeated at 7 pm this evening. Westlakes local news is read
each Sunday on this repeater, VK2RTZ, at 9am local. Following at 9.30 am is a relay of the
Australia-wide amateur radio news from the WIA.
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New equipment arrived at Westlakes yesterday. First for the store, an new aluminium step ladder,
arrived, rated to carry the heaviest of storemen. No longer will there be a need to utilise milk
crates or boxes to reach the high items. The second new arrival were four new probes for the club's
CRO. No more complaints will be heard that the old probes "don't work."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jamboree on the air 2010 is on Friday 15th to Sunday 17th October - that's next weekend. Keeping up
with technology, JOTI or Jamboree on the Internet runs parallel to JOTA as a joint activity. Gone are
the days of amateurs just turning up or inviting scouts into their garage to participate in JOTA. Working
with children laws are now in force and such helpers need to obtain the WWC card or equivalent. This is
the law and not something made up by the Scout or Guide Associations. They do ask however, that amateurs
keep clear of busy bands to make room for JOTA.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Those who receive Amateur Radio magazine will have noticed two interesting items in this month's edition.
The first is the release by the WIA of the first six years of the magazine starting from edition one of
October 1933 up to December 1939. These have all been scanned in high quality onto a CD. The CD is available
from the WIA National Office at a member's price of $20. It would make a nice Christmas gift. For further
information see the WIA website then select Bookshop then Publications.
The second item of note is an article on a national distance record being set locally on 47 Gigahertz. The team
comprised of three Westlakes members Dan VK2GG, Pete VK2YGM, and Jack VK2TRF, plus Irene VK2FIRH and Les VK2APE.
Using Yaesu FT 817 radios coupled to Kuhne transverters and local oscillators plus a snazzy assortment of dishes,
an SSB contact was made over a distance of 58 kilometres from Mt Sugarloaf to Gan Gan Lookout. That distance sets
a new national record on 47 Gigahertz. congratulations.
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The stranglehold held by those in the club's store on the meat tray was broken broken yesterday. Last week's
winner, Ken VK2KJ, drew the winning ticket and it belonged To our maintenance man, Barry VK2BZ.
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The club's ride-on mower was only taken away a week ago by Dennis VK2XDW for repairs to the collapsed cutting
deck. We were told yesterday that the job has been done and the mower is ready-to-roll once again. Well done
Dennis.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As mentioned last week, and will be mentioned for weeks to come is a reminder of this year's Christmas party.
Diane VK2FDNE has started work on organizing things. A list has gone up in the common room for those to add
their names and number who will attend. The cost is the best part - A Free barbecue with all food and salads
provided. Bring your own drinks. It's shaping up to be a fun afternoon. Geoff VK2GL is organising a game of
"Krazy Golf"- only the rules and prizes remain to be worked out. When is the Christmas Party? On Saturday 11th
December.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Closer than that is Saturday 23 October. That's only two weeks away.A skip has been ordered to finally get rid
of the accumulated rubbish in the container and library. The skip will arrive before midday and as much help
as possible will be needed to fill it.
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Finally, a reminder of comming events:
Saturday 23 October - a working bee to fill the garbage skip
Friday 29 October - VK100WIA operation from Paul VK2HV at his QTH at Maitland
Saturday and Sunday 30 and 31 October - VK100 operation with overnight sleep over at Westlakes
Saturday 6 November - Monthly Members' Meeting
Sunday 14 November - Westlakes Major Field Day
Saturday 11 December - Westlakes christmas Show plus "Krazy Golf"
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well that's all the news we have this week. This is VK2ATZ. Is there anyone with late news items?
OK, now for callbacks. First portable and/or mobiles please
Second any base stations to acknowlege they were listening
Third are there any comments on today's broadcast
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street an is open on
Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon until everyone goes home. Also on a Tuesday evening
from around 6pm again until everyone goes home. Although a Radio Club, we are on the telephone.
Try dialling (02) 49 581588. An answering service operates after hours. Visitors are alway welcome
at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, and long-life milk. Plus, there are biscuits too.
Thank you for listening. This is Brian closing as VK2ATZ and reverting to VK2FG. Good morning all.
located at Teralba, Lake Macquarie. Your reader of this morning's local news is
Brian VK2FG. There should be a HF simulcast on 3.565 MHz this morning courtesy of
Warren VK2UWP which will be repeated at 7 pm this evening. Westlakes local news is read
each Sunday on this repeater, VK2RTZ, at 9am local. Following at 9.30 am is a relay of the
Australia-wide amateur radio news from the WIA.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New equipment arrived at Westlakes yesterday. First for the store, an new aluminium step ladder,
arrived, rated to carry the heaviest of storemen. No longer will there be a need to utilise milk
crates or boxes to reach the high items. The second new arrival were four new probes for the club's
CRO. No more complaints will be heard that the old probes "don't work."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jamboree on the air 2010 is on Friday 15th to Sunday 17th October - that's next weekend. Keeping up
with technology, JOTI or Jamboree on the Internet runs parallel to JOTA as a joint activity. Gone are
the days of amateurs just turning up or inviting scouts into their garage to participate in JOTA. Working
with children laws are now in force and such helpers need to obtain the WWC card or equivalent. This is
the law and not something made up by the Scout or Guide Associations. They do ask however, that amateurs
keep clear of busy bands to make room for JOTA.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Those who receive Amateur Radio magazine will have noticed two interesting items in this month's edition.
The first is the release by the WIA of the first six years of the magazine starting from edition one of
October 1933 up to December 1939. These have all been scanned in high quality onto a CD. The CD is available
from the WIA National Office at a member's price of $20. It would make a nice Christmas gift. For further
information see the WIA website then select Bookshop then Publications.
The second item of note is an article on a national distance record being set locally on 47 Gigahertz. The team
comprised of three Westlakes members Dan VK2GG, Pete VK2YGM, and Jack VK2TRF, plus Irene VK2FIRH and Les VK2APE.
Using Yaesu FT 817 radios coupled to Kuhne transverters and local oscillators plus a snazzy assortment of dishes,
an SSB contact was made over a distance of 58 kilometres from Mt Sugarloaf to Gan Gan Lookout. That distance sets
a new national record on 47 Gigahertz. congratulations.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The stranglehold held by those in the club's store on the meat tray was broken broken yesterday. Last week's
winner, Ken VK2KJ, drew the winning ticket and it belonged To our maintenance man, Barry VK2BZ.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The club's ride-on mower was only taken away a week ago by Dennis VK2XDW for repairs to the collapsed cutting
deck. We were told yesterday that the job has been done and the mower is ready-to-roll once again. Well done
Dennis.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As mentioned last week, and will be mentioned for weeks to come is a reminder of this year's Christmas party.
Diane VK2FDNE has started work on organizing things. A list has gone up in the common room for those to add
their names and number who will attend. The cost is the best part - A Free barbecue with all food and salads
provided. Bring your own drinks. It's shaping up to be a fun afternoon. Geoff VK2GL is organising a game of
"Krazy Golf"- only the rules and prizes remain to be worked out. When is the Christmas Party? On Saturday 11th
December.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Closer than that is Saturday 23 October. That's only two weeks away.A skip has been ordered to finally get rid
of the accumulated rubbish in the container and library. The skip will arrive before midday and as much help
as possible will be needed to fill it.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finally, a reminder of comming events:
Saturday 23 October - a working bee to fill the garbage skip
Friday 29 October - VK100WIA operation from Paul VK2HV at his QTH at Maitland
Saturday and Sunday 30 and 31 October - VK100 operation with overnight sleep over at Westlakes
Saturday 6 November - Monthly Members' Meeting
Sunday 14 November - Westlakes Major Field Day
Saturday 11 December - Westlakes christmas Show plus "Krazy Golf"
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well that's all the news we have this week. This is VK2ATZ. Is there anyone with late news items?
OK, now for callbacks. First portable and/or mobiles please
Second any base stations to acknowlege they were listening
Third are there any comments on today's broadcast
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street an is open on
Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon until everyone goes home. Also on a Tuesday evening
from around 6pm again until everyone goes home. Although a Radio Club, we are on the telephone.
Try dialling (02) 49 581588. An answering service operates after hours. Visitors are alway welcome
at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, and long-life milk. Plus, there are biscuits too.
Thank you for listening. This is Brian closing as VK2ATZ and reverting to VK2FG. Good morning all.
Monday, October 4, 2010
WESTLAKES NEWS SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER 2010
Good Morning this is VK2ATZ, the official station of Westlakes Amateur Radio Club
located at Teralaba, Lake Macquarie. Your reader of this morning's local news is
Barrie VK2BXD. There should be a HF simulcast on 3.565 MHz this morning courtesy of
Warren VK2UWP which will be repeated at 7 pm this evening. Westlakes local news is read
each Sunday on this repeater, VK2RTZ, at 9am local. Following at 9.30 am is a relay of the
Australia-wide amateur radio news from the WIA.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THe October Magzines were assembled in the club library yesterday and are now in the mail.
A slight problem was discovered with the printing on about half of the copies - the rear of
the pages are upside down. Enquiries were made from the printing firm late yesterday at the
excuse was that a computer glich was responsible for the error. Apololgies are offered to
those who get the "upside down" edition in the mail this week. Those who are on the email list
have no problem and your magazine should have arrived a day or so ago courtesy of Dave VK2RD.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Another problem has occurred to the mailing list of those who are on the Westlakes News Group.
Feedback from about 30 members indicate that many have been deleted or "unsubscribed". The cause
at the moment is not known and will be investigated this week.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Australian regulator, ACMA, is seeking public comment on a draft UHF Citizen Band (CB) equipment
performance standard, Radiocommunications Standard 2010. It is intended that the existing standard will
be revoked and replaced with the proposed standard on 1 January 2011.From April 2008 to April 2010,
the ACMA reviewed the arrangements for the radiofrequency spectrum in the 400 MHz band, which incorporates
the UHF CB band. As a result of the review the ACMA decided to restructure the UHF CB band into eighty
12.5 kHz wide channels from the existing forty 25 kHz wide channels.
The proposed standard provides performance limits and test methods for 12.5 kHz channel operation in
the UHF CB band, which will transition to 12.5 kHz channel operation over the period 1 January 2011
to 1 January 2016. To assist with the transition to 12.5 kHz channelling the new standard is proposed
to provide grandfathering arrangements for current 25 kHz channel equipment.
Submissions or comments on this change should be made to the ACMA by close of business on 12 October 2010.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Applications for Westlakes membership were received from two amateur yesterday. They are Derek Willard
VK3MLQ who has moved from Victoria to become a local at Quorrobolong and Jim Aitchison K2JIM from Hunter View.
Your membership applications will be presented at the November Monthly Meeting on 6th November.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The meat tray has gone to the store once again and to Ken VK2KJ once again. Ken's ticket was drawn from
the ticket-tumble barrel by last week's winner, Richard VK2CRA.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The new stove in the canteen had its first baking work out yesterday and a giant slice prepared by Gloria
Cooked to perfection, on the spot, was the result. It did not last long.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The club's ride-on mower was carted away yesterday by Dennis VK2XDW who is organising repairs to the
collapsed cutting deck. Take your time Dennis, Return of the mower means work for the mowing crew.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our storeman, Aly VK2BFZ, was front and centre on the local television news last week. He was seen,
"avec" beer stein, toasting the farewell to the local Germania Club at Warners Waners Bay. For the last
day of trading, it was free beer for all members. No wonder he took the day off.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As mentioned last week, Diane VK2FDNE has started work on organizing this years Christmas party set down
for the 11th of December. A list has gone up in the common room for those who can indicate their intention
to attend. The cost is the best part - A Free barbecue with all food and salads provided. Bring your own drinks.
If you would like to see some particular treat, activity or just to help out for the day, please contact
Diane.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A date to remember is Saturday 23 October. A skip has been ordered to finally get rid of the accumulated rubbish
in the container and library. It won't arrive until around midday to prevent the locals having free access to
a free empty skip.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Last Christmas, Ms Gloria Brown of canteen fame, came up with the idea of a Christmas Hamper raffle. I was a
great success so its on again this year. Members are invited to bring along items such as tinned fruit, jars of
pickles, cans of cordial, packets of nuts, even bottles of wine. Once the hamper starts to build up, people get
in the festive mood. Let's see if we can build a better one than last year.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finally, a reminder of comming events:
Saturday 23 October - a working bee to fill the garbage skip
Friday 29 October - VK100WIA operation from Paul VK2HV at his QTH at Maitland
Saturday and Sunday 30 and 31 October - VK100 operation with overnight sleep over at Westlakes
Sunday 14 November - Westlakes Major Field Day
Saturday 11 December - Westlakes christmas Show
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well that's all the news we have this week. This is VK2ATZ. Is there anyone with late news items?
OK, now for callbacks. First portable and/or mobiles please
Second any base stations to acknowlege they were listening
Third are there any comments on today's broadcast
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street an is open on
Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon until everyone goes home. Also on a Tuesday evening
from around 6pm again until everyone goes home. Although a Radio Club, we are on the telephone.
Try dialling (02) 49 581588. An answering service operates after hours. Visitors are alway welcome
at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, and long-life milk. Plus, there are biscuits too.
Thank you for listening. This is Barrie closing as VK2ATZ and reverting to VKBXD. Good morning all.
located at Teralaba, Lake Macquarie. Your reader of this morning's local news is
Barrie VK2BXD. There should be a HF simulcast on 3.565 MHz this morning courtesy of
Warren VK2UWP which will be repeated at 7 pm this evening. Westlakes local news is read
each Sunday on this repeater, VK2RTZ, at 9am local. Following at 9.30 am is a relay of the
Australia-wide amateur radio news from the WIA.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THe October Magzines were assembled in the club library yesterday and are now in the mail.
A slight problem was discovered with the printing on about half of the copies - the rear of
the pages are upside down. Enquiries were made from the printing firm late yesterday at the
excuse was that a computer glich was responsible for the error. Apololgies are offered to
those who get the "upside down" edition in the mail this week. Those who are on the email list
have no problem and your magazine should have arrived a day or so ago courtesy of Dave VK2RD.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Another problem has occurred to the mailing list of those who are on the Westlakes News Group.
Feedback from about 30 members indicate that many have been deleted or "unsubscribed". The cause
at the moment is not known and will be investigated this week.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Australian regulator, ACMA, is seeking public comment on a draft UHF Citizen Band (CB) equipment
performance standard, Radiocommunications Standard 2010. It is intended that the existing standard will
be revoked and replaced with the proposed standard on 1 January 2011.From April 2008 to April 2010,
the ACMA reviewed the arrangements for the radiofrequency spectrum in the 400 MHz band, which incorporates
the UHF CB band. As a result of the review the ACMA decided to restructure the UHF CB band into eighty
12.5 kHz wide channels from the existing forty 25 kHz wide channels.
The proposed standard provides performance limits and test methods for 12.5 kHz channel operation in
the UHF CB band, which will transition to 12.5 kHz channel operation over the period 1 January 2011
to 1 January 2016. To assist with the transition to 12.5 kHz channelling the new standard is proposed
to provide grandfathering arrangements for current 25 kHz channel equipment.
Submissions or comments on this change should be made to the ACMA by close of business on 12 October 2010.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Applications for Westlakes membership were received from two amateur yesterday. They are Derek Willard
VK3MLQ who has moved from Victoria to become a local at Quorrobolong and Jim Aitchison K2JIM from Hunter View.
Your membership applications will be presented at the November Monthly Meeting on 6th November.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The meat tray has gone to the store once again and to Ken VK2KJ once again. Ken's ticket was drawn from
the ticket-tumble barrel by last week's winner, Richard VK2CRA.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The new stove in the canteen had its first baking work out yesterday and a giant slice prepared by Gloria
Cooked to perfection, on the spot, was the result. It did not last long.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The club's ride-on mower was carted away yesterday by Dennis VK2XDW who is organising repairs to the
collapsed cutting deck. Take your time Dennis, Return of the mower means work for the mowing crew.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our storeman, Aly VK2BFZ, was front and centre on the local television news last week. He was seen,
"avec" beer stein, toasting the farewell to the local Germania Club at Warners Waners Bay. For the last
day of trading, it was free beer for all members. No wonder he took the day off.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As mentioned last week, Diane VK2FDNE has started work on organizing this years Christmas party set down
for the 11th of December. A list has gone up in the common room for those who can indicate their intention
to attend. The cost is the best part - A Free barbecue with all food and salads provided. Bring your own drinks.
If you would like to see some particular treat, activity or just to help out for the day, please contact
Diane.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A date to remember is Saturday 23 October. A skip has been ordered to finally get rid of the accumulated rubbish
in the container and library. It won't arrive until around midday to prevent the locals having free access to
a free empty skip.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Last Christmas, Ms Gloria Brown of canteen fame, came up with the idea of a Christmas Hamper raffle. I was a
great success so its on again this year. Members are invited to bring along items such as tinned fruit, jars of
pickles, cans of cordial, packets of nuts, even bottles of wine. Once the hamper starts to build up, people get
in the festive mood. Let's see if we can build a better one than last year.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finally, a reminder of comming events:
Saturday 23 October - a working bee to fill the garbage skip
Friday 29 October - VK100WIA operation from Paul VK2HV at his QTH at Maitland
Saturday and Sunday 30 and 31 October - VK100 operation with overnight sleep over at Westlakes
Sunday 14 November - Westlakes Major Field Day
Saturday 11 December - Westlakes christmas Show
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well that's all the news we have this week. This is VK2ATZ. Is there anyone with late news items?
OK, now for callbacks. First portable and/or mobiles please
Second any base stations to acknowlege they were listening
Third are there any comments on today's broadcast
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street an is open on
Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon until everyone goes home. Also on a Tuesday evening
from around 6pm again until everyone goes home. Although a Radio Club, we are on the telephone.
Try dialling (02) 49 581588. An answering service operates after hours. Visitors are alway welcome
at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, and long-life milk. Plus, there are biscuits too.
Thank you for listening. This is Barrie closing as VK2ATZ and reverting to VKBXD. Good morning all.
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