The club meat yesterday was carefully choosen from the barrel by Alex VK2ZM. The winner of this weeks meat tray was Diane VK2FDNE. Yes,Diane does smile. Congratulations Diane.
Gloria was busy in the kitchen preparing salads for lunch. Its good to see members eating healthy.
Well the activity room was busy with Norm vk2knc checking over Richards (vk2frko )FT 301. Barrie vk2bxd was also there assisting. From richard - Thanks guys for your help.
This weekend saw a number of members take part in the CQ WORLDWIDE DX CONTEST. On hand was Dave vk2rd,Richard vk2frko, Allan vk2jed and Michael vk2ccw, Steve vk2lw and Leonie vk2fhrk. The weekend was intended to show new commers how contesting is done,show how propagation works on different bands and generally get Westlakes ARC back on the air again. The contest runs for 48 hrs and started 1000 am Saturday morning and to finish at 1000 Monday morning.
Wafflers net is progressing well on Wednesday nights. Operating frequency is 146.525 MHz simplex and commences at 1900 hrs. All welcome.
Licence upgrades are now once again available from the Westlakes A.R.C. at Teralba. Those budding amateurs wishing to obtain their
Foundation licence or those current Foundation licence holders wishing to upgrade to Standard or Advanced Licence please contact
Michael via email vk2oi@wia.org.au Its a great hobby to get involved in. You meet and talk to so many people locally and Worldwide.
News from Southgate Amatuer radio.
Titanic Wireless Operator - Yesterday Channel Oct 27-28
Radio Amateur David Barlow G3PLE may appear briefly with a relative of Titanic wireless operator Harold Bride in the Yesterday Channel show 'Find My Past'.In the show the relatives of wireless operator Harold Bride, a passenger and a steward discover how their lives intertwined in April 1912, when the 'unsinkable' Titanic capsized.David G3PLE says "Part of it is about a relative of Harold Bride. The film crew came to the Lizard Wireless Station and I may appear in the programme talking to her and demonstrating the spark transmitter."
The show will be first broadcast on SKY channel 537; Virgin Media 203, Freeview 12 at 9pm Thursday, October 27 and will be repeated at 12am on Friday, October 28 (or 1pm on yesterday+1 SKY channel 538).Harold Bride http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Sydney_Bride
Lizard Wireless Station http://lizardwireless.org/
K4E - Special Event Station 500 years of Coat of Arms of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico's Coat of Arms was granted by the Spanish Crown in 1511, which makes it the oldest currently used in the Americas.This coat of arms was officially recognized by King Fernando of Spain on November 5th 1511 and was officially granted to the government of Puerto Rico in November 11, 1511.The Puerto Rico Amateur Radio League (PRARL) will be operating a special event station celebrating the 500th aniversary of our Coat of Arms. This special event station will be operated by several stations in Puerto Rico from November 5th to November 19th.The Puerto Rico Amateur Radio League will send a special QSL to those who submit their QSL card in a SASE and appear in our log.
Please QSL via KP4ES to: “PRARL-K4E – PO Box 191917 – San Juan, PR 00919-1917"
More infromation on www.prarl.org
Code-Breakers: Bletchley Park's Lost Heroes The BBC 2 TV documentary about the WW2 codebreaking at Bletchley Park is now available on the web.The BBC description says: Documentary that reveals the secret story behind one of the greatest intellectual feats of World War II, a feat that gave birth to the digital age.In 1943, a 24-year-old maths student and a GPO engineer combined to hack into Hitler's personal super-code machine - not Enigma but an even tougher system, which he called his 'secrets writer'. Their break turned the Battle of Kursk, powered the D-day landings and orchestrated the end of the conflict in Europe. But it was also to be used during the Cold War - which meant both men's achievements were hushed up and never officially recognised. It can be seen on the web by those in the UK or elsewhere if a suitable proxy server is used. Watch BBC 2 TV 'Code-Breakers: Bletchley Park's Lost Heroes' at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016ltm0
Expat Shield (DM-232.exe) is software that reportedly enables people overseas to watch BBC TV
http://www.ExpatShield.com/
Do you have a news item that you would like read out on a broadcast? Contact Richard VK2FRKO on email address vk2frko@tpg.com.au
or give the item to Richard at the club.
Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street, TERALBA - and is open on Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon. Also on a Tuesday evening from around 6pm. To make contact at other times, try dialling (02) 49 581588 where an answering service
operates. Visitors are alway welcome at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, long-life milk, and an interesting selection of biscuits.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
WESTLAKES NEWS FOR OCTOBER 23RD 2011
Well yesterdays meat was won by Alec who managed to find his own ticket in the barrel. What can we all say When your hot your hot Congratulations and enjoy the meat tray.
The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Show. This show will be held at Spears Point Park on the 19th November and will be open for business at 0800 and finish around 3 pm. Write this date on your calender before you forget about it.
Australia Day 2012. Also write this down on your calender for next year. Westlakes A.R.C. plan to have a display at Spears Point park. Australia Day next year will be January 26th. We will be setting up at 0800 for a 1000 am start. Members are required to man the stand until the day is finished. A full program of events or happenings by Westlakes Club will be broadcasted in future broadcasts.
Next weekend volunteers are required to help out with the Oceania Worldwide DX competition. Anyone wishing to learn about contesting is also welcome to come along. Please contact Dave VK2RD if you can assist. All classes of licences can assist.
Yesterday, Dave VK2RD was busy on the ride on mower mowing the grounds of the club and yes the grounds do look very nice. Remember, if you can help in maintaining the grounds to a standard that everyone is accustomed to please contact Dave VK2RD or tell a committee member. Any assistance is better than none at all.
Well did you know our President Geoff VK2EO is now engaged to Denise. Keith Vk2PKT advised that he read it on Facebook. We wish you all the best Geoff.
Do you remember David Sopher VK2CDA when he was a member of Westlakes? Well on Friday nights David has a job as a DJ on local station 89.5 FM at Peakhurst. You can listen to Dave live as he puts it out live via the internet. You also can contact Dave via Facebook and request a song. Keith said he and Gloria had a great time last Friday night. So listen from 7 pm onwards. Any problems in finding David please contact keith VK2PKT.
Yesterday, Gloria on her 1st day back after 5 long weeks of holidays made a delicious mixed salad and ham which was enloyed by a table members. There was silence once more. Someone should of taken a photograph to see all people eating healthy. Job well done Gloria - whats on next weeks menu?
The secretary is once again ordering caps and t shirts. Orders must be placed at the end of the broadcast this morning. Listen for Barrie VK2BXD.
The Port Stephens ARC is once again holding a Foundation licence coarse and examination next weekend at Lemon Tree Passage. Also if you wish to upgrade to either Standard or Advanced please contact the following via email Richard VK2FRKO-vk2frko@tpg.com.au, Leigh VK2KAL vk2kal@gmail.com or Michael vk2oi@wia.org.au before Thursday next week.
While talking about the Port Stephens ARC they are looking for a 9db gain UHF vertical collinear for their 70cm repeater. Have you got one laying in your garage collecting dust. Contact Richard vk2frko.
Centenary VK100ARV goes on air
For the month of November 2011 the special callsign VK100ARV will be well sought after and qualifies toward the Amateur Radio Centenary Award. For images visit QRZ.COM This year is the 100th anniversary of the Amateur Wireless Society of Victoria, formed in 1911, quickly changing its name to the Wireless Institute of Victoria, and today is known as Amateur Radio Victoria. A special QSL card is on offer for contact with VK100ARV. On the front it features defining words capturing the spirit of the founding of the organisation and a gallery of Presidents and the information panel on the back. The Amateur Radio Centenary Award certificate has a montage of the organisation over the decades. Both the QSL card and certificate are worth obtaining for display and will show the Centenary logo. Valid contacts with VK100ARV earn ten bonus points towards the Award. Contact with VK3WI during the Remembrance Day Contest, International Lighthouse and Lightship Week, and the Oceania DX Phone Contest October 1 & 2, and the Oceania DX CW Contest October 8-9 also gained bonus points. For Australian stations a total of 100 points are required and DX stations 25 points. Valid contacts with members during the celebratory period August 1 to November 30, 2011, earns two points towards the award. Also in the celebration are stations set up in Victorian National Parks operating under the Keith Roget Memorial National Parks Award (KRMNPA) rules, on November Friday 18 through to Sunday 20. The Award Manager Tony Hambling VK3VTH vk3vth@amateurradio.com.au thanks all who have so registered for VK100ARV or the extended weekend focused on the KRMNPA. A roster for VK100ARV will appear on the website www.amateurradio.com.au and a list of National Parks and times also. The Centenary has already featured the successful world’s first DATV QSO Party from the digital amateur television repeater VK3RTV. Peter Cossins VK3BFG gave a presentation of the highlights, which by all accounts went extremely well.
World News from Southgate Amateur Radio.
DX News from the ARRL until the end of the month.
21 October, 2011
This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by NC1L, NN1N, UV5EKU, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, The Weekly DX, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.
ROTUMA ISLAND, 3D2.
The new Rotuma Island High School Club station 3D2RI has been QRV on 20 meters using SSB between 0400 and 0600z. QSL via KH6CG.
GUINEA, 3X.
A group of operators are QRV as 3XY1D until November 1. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes with several stations active. QSL via DL7DF.
BHUTAN, A5.
Beginning October 25, look for W8AEF, UA3AB, K0IR, W0BM and W0GJ to be QRV as A52PP, A52AB, A52IR, A52PC and A51B, respectively. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. This includes an entry in the upcoming CQ WW DX Phone contest. QSL to home calls.
CHINA, BY.
David, BA4DW is QRV as BA4DW/7 from Weizhou Island, IOTA AS-139, until October 24. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL direct to home call.
NAURU, C2.
Joe, LA5UF is QRV as C21UF until October 24. Activity is on the HF bands using CW and PSK31. QSL to home call.
ANGOLA, D2.
Valery, UA0QV is QRV as D2QV from Vila Catoca, Province Lunda Sul-Saurimo until July 8, 2012.
Activity is currently on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. He might eventually be active on 80 meters as well. QSL via UT0EA.
SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5.
Bill, N7OU is QRV as E51NOU from Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013, until November 7. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters. QSL to home call.
CANARY ISLANDS, EA8.
Members of the Teide DX Group plan to be QRV as EG8FBN from the Buenavista del Norte Lighthouse on Tenerife on October 22 and 23. Activity will be on the HF, and V/UHF bands using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct via EA8NQ.
ARGENTINA, LU.
Members of the Radio Club Argentino are QRV as L90AA until October 31 in celebration of the club's 90th anniversary. Activity is on all HF bands using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL via LU4AA.
SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5.
Members of the Prairie DX Group will be QRV as PJ6T from Saba from October 26 to November 1. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters. This includes an entry in the upcoming CQ WW DX Phone contest. QSL via N9PD.
MEXICO, XE.
A group of operators are QRV using special event call sign 4C1JPG until October 30 in celebration of the 2011 and XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, including various satellites, using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via bureau.
VIET NAM, XV.
Stations XV2FM, XV2JP and XV2LU are QRV at various times from Vung Tau until October 25. Activity is on 20, 15, 10 and 6 meters. This includes using FM on 10 and 6 meters. QSL via operators' instructions.
ALBANIA, ZA.
To commemorate the 1991 ZA1QA DXpedition, look for special call sign ZA20QA to be QRV from October 25 to November 1. Activity will be on 160 to 2 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via HA0NAR.
NIUE, ZK2.
Chris, GM3WOJ and Keith, GM4YXI will be QRV as ZK2V and possibly ZK2X, respectively, until December 20. Activity will be on all HF bands, including various upcoming contests. They plan to be active on 160 meters the first several weeks of their operation. QSL via N3SL.
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN. Co-leader of the ST0R operation Antonio, EA5RM, reports, "As you may know, the distribution of ST0R QSL cards has begun. The Republic of South Sudan was recently added to the DXCC entities list, so each QSO confirmed by our manager will be the confirmation of a new one. The DXCC Desk has expressed the concern that they may be overwhelmed by thousands of applications to credit the new entity. Consequently, we have decided to make an exception, and upload to the LOTW all the individual donor QSOs and OQRS ones, by November 1st."
Do you have a news item that you would like read out on a broadcast? Contact Richard VK2FRKO on email address vk2frko@tpg.com.au
or give the item to Richard at the club.
Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street, TERALBA - and is open on Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon. Also on a Tuesday evening from around 6pm. To make contact at other times, try dialling (02) 49 581588 where an answering service
operates. Visitors are alway welcome at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, long-life milk, and an interesting selection of biscuits.
Thank you for listening. Good morning all.
The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Show. This show will be held at Spears Point Park on the 19th November and will be open for business at 0800 and finish around 3 pm. Write this date on your calender before you forget about it.
Australia Day 2012. Also write this down on your calender for next year. Westlakes A.R.C. plan to have a display at Spears Point park. Australia Day next year will be January 26th. We will be setting up at 0800 for a 1000 am start. Members are required to man the stand until the day is finished. A full program of events or happenings by Westlakes Club will be broadcasted in future broadcasts.
Next weekend volunteers are required to help out with the Oceania Worldwide DX competition. Anyone wishing to learn about contesting is also welcome to come along. Please contact Dave VK2RD if you can assist. All classes of licences can assist.
Yesterday, Dave VK2RD was busy on the ride on mower mowing the grounds of the club and yes the grounds do look very nice. Remember, if you can help in maintaining the grounds to a standard that everyone is accustomed to please contact Dave VK2RD or tell a committee member. Any assistance is better than none at all.
Well did you know our President Geoff VK2EO is now engaged to Denise. Keith Vk2PKT advised that he read it on Facebook. We wish you all the best Geoff.
Do you remember David Sopher VK2CDA when he was a member of Westlakes? Well on Friday nights David has a job as a DJ on local station 89.5 FM at Peakhurst. You can listen to Dave live as he puts it out live via the internet. You also can contact Dave via Facebook and request a song. Keith said he and Gloria had a great time last Friday night. So listen from 7 pm onwards. Any problems in finding David please contact keith VK2PKT.
Yesterday, Gloria on her 1st day back after 5 long weeks of holidays made a delicious mixed salad and ham which was enloyed by a table members. There was silence once more. Someone should of taken a photograph to see all people eating healthy. Job well done Gloria - whats on next weeks menu?
The secretary is once again ordering caps and t shirts. Orders must be placed at the end of the broadcast this morning. Listen for Barrie VK2BXD.
The Port Stephens ARC is once again holding a Foundation licence coarse and examination next weekend at Lemon Tree Passage. Also if you wish to upgrade to either Standard or Advanced please contact the following via email Richard VK2FRKO-vk2frko@tpg.com.au, Leigh VK2KAL vk2kal@gmail.com or Michael vk2oi@wia.org.au before Thursday next week.
While talking about the Port Stephens ARC they are looking for a 9db gain UHF vertical collinear for their 70cm repeater. Have you got one laying in your garage collecting dust. Contact Richard vk2frko.
Centenary VK100ARV goes on air
For the month of November 2011 the special callsign VK100ARV will be well sought after and qualifies toward the Amateur Radio Centenary Award. For images visit QRZ.COM This year is the 100th anniversary of the Amateur Wireless Society of Victoria, formed in 1911, quickly changing its name to the Wireless Institute of Victoria, and today is known as Amateur Radio Victoria. A special QSL card is on offer for contact with VK100ARV. On the front it features defining words capturing the spirit of the founding of the organisation and a gallery of Presidents and the information panel on the back. The Amateur Radio Centenary Award certificate has a montage of the organisation over the decades. Both the QSL card and certificate are worth obtaining for display and will show the Centenary logo. Valid contacts with VK100ARV earn ten bonus points towards the Award. Contact with VK3WI during the Remembrance Day Contest, International Lighthouse and Lightship Week, and the Oceania DX Phone Contest October 1 & 2, and the Oceania DX CW Contest October 8-9 also gained bonus points. For Australian stations a total of 100 points are required and DX stations 25 points. Valid contacts with members during the celebratory period August 1 to November 30, 2011, earns two points towards the award. Also in the celebration are stations set up in Victorian National Parks operating under the Keith Roget Memorial National Parks Award (KRMNPA) rules, on November Friday 18 through to Sunday 20. The Award Manager Tony Hambling VK3VTH vk3vth@amateurradio.com.au thanks all who have so registered for VK100ARV or the extended weekend focused on the KRMNPA. A roster for VK100ARV will appear on the website www.amateurradio.com.au and a list of National Parks and times also. The Centenary has already featured the successful world’s first DATV QSO Party from the digital amateur television repeater VK3RTV. Peter Cossins VK3BFG gave a presentation of the highlights, which by all accounts went extremely well.
World News from Southgate Amateur Radio.
DX News from the ARRL until the end of the month.
21 October, 2011
This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by NC1L, NN1N, UV5EKU, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, The Weekly DX, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.
ROTUMA ISLAND, 3D2.
The new Rotuma Island High School Club station 3D2RI has been QRV on 20 meters using SSB between 0400 and 0600z. QSL via KH6CG.
GUINEA, 3X.
A group of operators are QRV as 3XY1D until November 1. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes with several stations active. QSL via DL7DF.
BHUTAN, A5.
Beginning October 25, look for W8AEF, UA3AB, K0IR, W0BM and W0GJ to be QRV as A52PP, A52AB, A52IR, A52PC and A51B, respectively. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. This includes an entry in the upcoming CQ WW DX Phone contest. QSL to home calls.
CHINA, BY.
David, BA4DW is QRV as BA4DW/7 from Weizhou Island, IOTA AS-139, until October 24. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL direct to home call.
NAURU, C2.
Joe, LA5UF is QRV as C21UF until October 24. Activity is on the HF bands using CW and PSK31. QSL to home call.
ANGOLA, D2.
Valery, UA0QV is QRV as D2QV from Vila Catoca, Province Lunda Sul-Saurimo until July 8, 2012.
Activity is currently on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. He might eventually be active on 80 meters as well. QSL via UT0EA.
SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5.
Bill, N7OU is QRV as E51NOU from Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013, until November 7. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters. QSL to home call.
CANARY ISLANDS, EA8.
Members of the Teide DX Group plan to be QRV as EG8FBN from the Buenavista del Norte Lighthouse on Tenerife on October 22 and 23. Activity will be on the HF, and V/UHF bands using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct via EA8NQ.
ARGENTINA, LU.
Members of the Radio Club Argentino are QRV as L90AA until October 31 in celebration of the club's 90th anniversary. Activity is on all HF bands using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL via LU4AA.
SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5.
Members of the Prairie DX Group will be QRV as PJ6T from Saba from October 26 to November 1. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters. This includes an entry in the upcoming CQ WW DX Phone contest. QSL via N9PD.
MEXICO, XE.
A group of operators are QRV using special event call sign 4C1JPG until October 30 in celebration of the 2011 and XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, including various satellites, using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via bureau.
VIET NAM, XV.
Stations XV2FM, XV2JP and XV2LU are QRV at various times from Vung Tau until October 25. Activity is on 20, 15, 10 and 6 meters. This includes using FM on 10 and 6 meters. QSL via operators' instructions.
ALBANIA, ZA.
To commemorate the 1991 ZA1QA DXpedition, look for special call sign ZA20QA to be QRV from October 25 to November 1. Activity will be on 160 to 2 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via HA0NAR.
NIUE, ZK2.
Chris, GM3WOJ and Keith, GM4YXI will be QRV as ZK2V and possibly ZK2X, respectively, until December 20. Activity will be on all HF bands, including various upcoming contests. They plan to be active on 160 meters the first several weeks of their operation. QSL via N3SL.
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN. Co-leader of the ST0R operation Antonio, EA5RM, reports, "As you may know, the distribution of ST0R QSL cards has begun. The Republic of South Sudan was recently added to the DXCC entities list, so each QSO confirmed by our manager will be the confirmation of a new one. The DXCC Desk has expressed the concern that they may be overwhelmed by thousands of applications to credit the new entity. Consequently, we have decided to make an exception, and upload to the LOTW all the individual donor QSOs and OQRS ones, by November 1st."
Do you have a news item that you would like read out on a broadcast? Contact Richard VK2FRKO on email address vk2frko@tpg.com.au
or give the item to Richard at the club.
Now to wind up. Westlakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. is located in York Street, TERALBA - and is open on Saturday Afternoons from around 12 noon. Also on a Tuesday evening from around 6pm. To make contact at other times, try dialling (02) 49 581588 where an answering service
operates. Visitors are alway welcome at the club. We have plenty of tea, coffee, long-life milk, and an interesting selection of biscuits.
Thank you for listening. Good morning all.
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