Friday night the 25th we are inviting members who have faulty microphones and are unsure how to do basic tests to bring them along. We will be calling on those with some experience to assist in diagnosing the faults and maybe explaining their approach to the problems. A great opportunity to share some knowledge. See you all there

The following post is from VK5.au posted by Mick VK5MCH

All credit to Graham VK5GM for finding this little gem.

It’s a tree lopper, 8 piece fibreglass.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/335421206912

A bit of a description.

The poles are made of fibreglass 2mm thick. The rod diameter is 25mm and each pole is 1 metre long. The poles are screwed together using steel coupleings. The threaded portion is 31mm with the outer diameter of the steel coupling 34mm.

The lopper portion can be dismantled leaving a pulley to be attached at the top of the pole for hoisting the antenna and unun/balun.

Its a very strong pole when assembled. Using 2 or 3 extra  poles you could get a decent 11/12 metre mast.

A guy ring could be be made from 1mm stainless steel to fit between the screwed sections. I can get these laser cut so everything is standard.

Friday Night was the 2024 AGM. This year we had a BBQ dinner with sausages, beef patties, and chicken kebabs. Thank you to everyone who contributed by bringing salads and deserts. Also a huge thanks to the ladies who graciously volunteered to help serve the food and those that helped set up and clean up after the event

This year we had a quiz night that saw tables competing for the top score. Everyone had a great time interacting with their table friends. There was a total 48 questions and the results were surprisingly close and two winnings tables on a score of 34.

The new committee: A big thank you to these members for keeping the club moving forward.

President: Tony Green VK5FBIC, Vice President: Graham Kimber VK5GM, Secretary: Brian Roberts VK5VI, Treasurer: David Fisk VK5MDF, Committee: Les Dicker VK5KLD, Trevor Quick VK5ATQ. Bob Wake VK5AK

Membership Fees

These are considered quite reasonable. 

Currently the fees are:

• Full Membership  $30.00
• Concession Membership  $20.00
• Student Membership  $20.00

Fees are due after the July Annual General Meeting each year and if paid before the September meeting a discount of $5.00 applies.

An email will be sent shortly detailing the renewal process.

We look forward to your continued patronage

Jul 28, 2024, 9AM – 12:30 PM (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ACST)

Port Gawler St Kilda. Come along to the Get Out Do Something (GODS) day at Port Gawler (St Kilda).

Bring along your portable setup (radio, antenna, power source) and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and a toastie for $6 and join some like minded people for some fun in the park. Alternatively if you just want to get out of the house or you know someone who is interested in Amateur Radio come along for an introduction to what HAM radio is all about then come join us for a Sunday morning outdoors doing what we love.

This is a designated POTA park.

Email vk5mch@vk5.au with your intention to attend.

A big thankyou to all the NERC members that assisted in setting up our display at the the Volunteers Day at the Golden Grove Recreation and Art Centre. We had HF up and running, unfortunately the centre appears to be a Faraday Cage. We had several handheld running on simplex. A big thankyou to Darren VK5DP and Ross VK5WRP and his carer Gary VK5SIX for presenting showing the public that people with disabilities can become active in the hobby. Trevor VK5ATQ and Paul VK5PH set up Morse code. All in all an excellent day.