Q-News AR News from Queensland

Q-News AR News from Queensland episodes:

• 06.28.2024

  QNews for June 30th 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Welcome to the end, no not the Universe but the end of the financial year when wage earners and small businesses collect those important documents that support the claims that will bolster...

  
• 06.21.2024

  QNews for June 23rd 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. One of the basics of marketing is getting to know your customer base and being able to promote a not-for-profit activity surely falls into that category. Whether we look at our...

  
• 06.14.2024

  QNews for June 16th 2024

  WAR on TOWNSVILLE: 29th. July 1942. In the early morning hours of the 29th. July 1942 a Japanese aircraft dropped eight x 250 lbs. bombs, supposedly on Townsville Q. Seven of the bombs fell in Cleveland Bay and the eighth...

  
• 06.07.2024

  QNews for June 9th 2024

  VK4 - Caboolture Radio Club Hamfest Saturday 13th July. The venue, a new one, the Caboolture Uniting Church Hall, 257 King street. That's the corner of King and Smiths Road. Breakfast will be served from 8 am, with the...

  
• 05.31.2024

  QNews for June 2nd 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Winter is upon us but the weather seems to be the same as the past few weeks, cloudy and wet. The forecaster tell us that the systems have changed from high pressure...

  
• 05.24.2024

  QNews for May 26th 2024

  Sad news to impart that Alan Stephenson, formerly VK4PS, life member of The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc. went Silent Key peacefully during the early hours of Thursday morning, 23rd May, 2024. Alan's passing brings an end to a massive contribution...

  
• 05.17.2024

  QNews for May 19th 2024

  This is Allan VK4HIT with news from Ipswich and District Radio Club. First up from WICEN, the Brisbane Trail Marathon was held on April 28 with members volunteering their time at five checkpoints, a portable repeater site, and the base. The...

  
• 05.09.2024

  QNews for May 12th 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. I don’t know about you but I find it hard to pull rabbits out of a hat or even hit the ground running, these days. With the best will in the...

  
• 05.03.2024

  QNews for May 5th 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Welcome to the new WIA Board who have been getting the feel of the mood in Bundaberg at the Annual General Meeting and associated events. We wish them a very productive and...

  
• 04.26.2024

  QNews for April 28th 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. As the Rum City, Bundaberg, prepares to host the annual general meeting of the Wireless Institute it is perhaps the right time for us to think about what we would like to...

  
• 04.19.2024

  QNews for April 21st 2024

  VK4JDJ Dennis Bauer SK 12 April Dennis grew up in Northern Queensland and in his early years lived in a small community on the Palmerston Range where it rained nearly all year which made for interesting bus rides on the...

  
• 04.12.2024

  QNews for April 14th 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. In this great information age powered by the digital revolution and the internet, there is undoubtedly the greatest access to the most information that the world has known. That is not hyperbole...

  
• 04.05.2024

  QNews for April 7th 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. How time flies when you are having fun, goes the old expression and here it is a week on from the pranksters’ favourite day of the year. I saw some amusing...

  
• 03.28.2024

  QNews for March 31st 2024

  Greetings from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club Vk4RC Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. Redfest has arrived! Nine A.M. next Saturday 6th April at St Michael’s College, Abbey Place Caboolture. Redfest is definitely the place to be in Southeast Queensland next...

  
• 03.22.2024

  QNews for March 24th 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. One of the great things about institutions is that they carry their foundation history with them as they grow and develop to meet the changes that come with time. So I think it...

  
• 03.14.2024

  QNews for March 17th 2024

  Greetings from the Redcliffe Radio Club VK4RC Robert Thomson VK4TFN reporting. Redfest 2024, is now only three weeks away on Saturday 6th April, at St Michael's College, Abbey Place Caboolture. Redfest is not just a swap-meet with pre-loved bits and pieces....

  
• 03.08.2024

  QNews for March 10th 2024

  Gidday! I'm David, VK4DN from the Bundy Amateur Radio Club! Just a reminder that the WIA Convention Expo and HamFest happening here in Bundaberg is now less than 10 weeks away!! Make contact with the Secretary [email protected] This is Allan...

  
• 02.29.2024

  QNews for March 3rd 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Well, here it is already, the autumn season that used to herald cooler weather as we rotated into winter. The Bureau of Meteorology has released its quarterly outlook and we can expect...

  
• 02.22.2024

  QNews for February 25th 2024

  Redfest 2024 Update Greetings from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. REDFEST 2024, 9 am Saturday the 6th of April at St Michael's College Caboolture. Our website is redclifferadioclub.org.au Breakfast is at 8 and there...

  
• 02.15.2024

  QNews for February 18th 2024

  G’day from Central Queensland. I’m Mark VK4XMC, and along with the members and committee of the Gladstone Amateur Radio Club we would like to invite you to our annual fundraiser BBQ Saturday 9th March at the beautiful and family-friendly East...

  
• 02.09.2024

  QNews for February 11th 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. In the world of family-owned businesses such as pastoral holdings, we often hear the term “succession planning” used. It is not simply something to think about in terms of Monopoly board finances...

  
• 02.02.2024

  QNews for February 4th 2024

  Hi everyone , my name is Steve VK4SJH. I am pleased to announce that the Redcliffe Radio Club will be starting the 2024 Amateur Advanced Training Course on 10th February via Microsoft Teams. Your instructors will be myself, Mark VK4EMP...

  
• 01.25.2024

  QNews for January 28th 2024

  This is Graham VK4CEG for the Brisbane Amateur Radio Club. It was an excellent first day back at Brisbane Amateur Radio Club. Rick, S77RP, VK4HC when in Australia, visited from the Saychelles. We contacted two stations in the Saychelles...

  
• 01.19.2024

  QNews for January 21st 2024

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Soon we should know if the weather is giving us another featured event with the formation of a new cyclone on the east coast. It seems that the El Nino pattern has...

  
• 01.12.2024

  QNews for January 14th 2024

  Peter Lord, VK3FPL/4 moved some 25 years ago to Queensland for his retirement, living at Gilston in the Gold Coast hinterland. He was active on all bands to UHF, with many HF skeds to friends bank home in Melbourne. Born...

  
• 01.05.2024

  QNews for January 7th 2024

  It is with sadness that we report the passing of a real gentleman and former member of the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club known affectionately to all as Doctor Rod VK4MRC. Rod Cardell was well-liked at the club and in...

  
• 12.29.2023

  QNews for December 31st 2023

  Redcliffe and Districts radio club. http://www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk4/RedcliffeAndDistrictRadioClub/ Redfest 2024 HAPPY NEW YEAR from Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. We have a date for REDFEST 2024 It'll be the 6th of April, the first Saturday. Our...

  
• 12.21.2023

  QNews for December 24th 2023

  Redfest 2024 Merry Xmas from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. We have a date for REDFEST 2024 It'll be the 6th of April, the first Saturday. Our website is www dot redcliffe radio club dot org dot au So, have...

  
• 12.15.2023

  QNews for December 17th 2023

  Life member of Ipswich and District Radio Club Syd Lyon VK4SL passed away peacefully on Saturday morning 9th December. Syd was very well-liked by all and he was a true gentleman of the Amateur Radio fraternity. There will be...

  
• 12.08.2023

  QNews for December 10th 2023

  "Merry Xmas from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. You see: There is this fella Kris Krinkle Whose eye has a bright merry twinkle. For merry mirth and good cheer He spreads far and near To all with a generous sprinkle. So have...

  
• 12.01.2023

  QNews for December 3rd 2023

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Last week I had a struggle to get words together and this week I have been visiting the hospital. Whatever the issue was seems to have largely passed but the other amateur...

  
• 11.24.2023

  QNews for November 26th 2023

  The committee, members and friends of the Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club Inc. were saddened to hear of the passing of Aubrey McKibben VK5QD on Tuesday the 21st of November after a short but fierce battle to overcome a brain...

  
• 11.17.2023

  QNews for November 19th 2023

  David, VK4DN here from the Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club. WIA Convention is happening in Bundaberg on May 4th and 5th next year and we would love it if you could attend! This is by far the #1 event in the...

  
• 11.10.2023

  QNews for November 11th 2023

  QNEWS -NOVEMBER 12 2023 - VK4 ON AIR ------------ DID YOUR CLUB TELL ANYONE ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO THIS WEEK? IPSWICH AND DISTRICT AR CLUB DID. As this bulletin goes to air in most locations on Sunday morning, Ipswich WICEN group is again...

  
• 11.02.2023

  QNews for November 5th 2023

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. It seems almost as if the weather was destined to happen. As I mentioned a few weeks ago the weather bureau had forecast dry and hot conditions and sadly those predictions have...

  
• 10.27.2023

  QNews for October 29th 2023

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Time is flying thought the calendar this year and I wonder what we can log as our accomplishments. There have been contests and field days and more to come as the summer months...

  
• 10.20.2023

  QNews for October 22nd 2023

  VK4 SILENT KEYS @ WIA YEAR FROM MAY 13 2023 SK CALL SK NAME DATE ...

  
• 10.13.2023

  QNEWS for October 15th 2023

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. What a succession of important events is happening over this week. The majority of voting age Australians have been to a polling place and possibly by now we all know the outcome of the Referendum. For...

  
• 10.05.2023

  QNews for October 8th 2023

  It is my sad duty to advise all in the wonderful world of Amateur Radio that we have lost one of our most keen and knowledgeable practitioners in the service. Jeff Stinson VK4CCF went Silent Key in Townsville on Sunday...

  
• 09.29.2023

  QNews for October 1st 2023

  Silent Key VK4CCC It is with sadness VK7, North West Tasmania Amateur Radio club advise of the passing of their member Graham Anderson VK4CCC. Graham was born on the 26 December 1941 and passed the 9th September 2023. Aged 81 years old. He...

  
• 09.22.2023

  QNews for September 24th 2023

  Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. It has been a topsy-turvey week on the shortwave bands with the forecast solar radiation causing some very poor conditions if my monitoring has been anything to go by. This is one...

  
• 09.15.2023

  QNEWS For September 17th 2023

  Sydney Owen Abrahams VK4SOA Syd became active in Amateur Radio after retirement in 1992. He grew up in Brisbane after being born on 11th May 1927, and had various jobs in Brisbane, Coolangatta and more. With an interest in radio and strong...

  
• 09.08.2023

  QNews for September 10th 2023

  QNEWS - SEPTEMBER 10 2023 - VK4 ON AIR Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. When we look at the many things that we enjoy in life we seem to find the most satisfaction in those that provide a...

  
• 09.01.2023

  QNEWS for September 3rd 2023

  QNEWS - SEPTEMBER 3 2023 - VK4 ON AIR Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. To all the fathers listening I hope you have a wonderful day that fills you with memories and brings a smile to your...

  
• 08.24.2023

  QNews for August 27th 2023

  QNEWS - AUGUST 27 2023 - VK4 ON AIR Hi, I’m Mark VK4DMH, from GCARS on the Gold Coast The Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society was involved with radio communications for the Pacific Airshow last weekend, providing schedule timing and aircraft...

  
• 08.17.2023

  QNews for August 20th 2023

  QNEWS - AUGUST 20 2023 - VK4 ON AIR Hi, This is Alan VK4SN, Remembrance Day contest manager. The last day for log submission is Sunday the 26th at 0300z. My internet service provider sometimes thinks that logs coming to me is spam...

  
• 08.11.2023

  QNews for August 13th 2023

  VK4 SILENT KEYS @ WIA YEAR FROM MAY 13 2023 SK CALL SK NAME DATE ...

  
• 08.04.2023

  QNews for August 6th 2023

  Greetings from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. The Redcliffe Club will hold our Annual CarBoot Sale Saturday 26th August at our clubhouse at Kippa Ring in Redcliffe. Vendors in at seven, breakfast is at eight, gates...

  
• 07.27.2023

  QNews for July 30th 2023

  QNews for July 30th 2023

  
• 07.21.2023

  QNews for July 23rd 2023

  QNews for July 23rd 2023