Author: Mike Woods

This event provides the opportunity to look over (and take away) pre-owned equipment (i.e. junk) of interest to new and older members, and for those who have just gained their callsigns it is a chance to get some more information on VHF/UHF transceiver options, view an HF station, and get some practical questions answered.

All Branch 50 members are invited to attend as well as those who have recently gained a callsign through the April and July HamCrams.

For old timers, this is an opportunity to fossick through some “new” junk, and to meet our newest members.  For new members, this is an opportunity to check out some potential HF transceivers and find out a bit more about VHF/UHF transceiver options.

The venue is Bernard ZL2BD’s QTH, 1 Winsley Tce, Churton Park. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available at the conclusion of the workshop.

We will be meeting as usual at The Collective Hub, 1/33 Johnsonville Rd from 1pm – 3pm for our traditional mid-winter feasting and reminiscing session. Please bring a plate (perhaps something that can be warmed up?) to share.  Tea and coffee will be provided.

We met at The Collective Community Hub, 1/33 Johnsonville Road, from 1pm – 3pm on 11 June 2023, for an introductory session on emergency communications (under AREC).

This event provided new and older members with an interest in emergency communications with the required introduction to passing emergency traffic for AREC or Civil Defence events.   

There was no requirement to sign up with AREC, but this event was ddesigned to provide an overview of AREC activities and provide encouragement for amateur operators to join AREC. Tea, coffee and biscuits concluded the meeting.