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DAVID VK5DB.

David Box VK5DB, formerly VK5OV, passed away on the 24th June 2023.

David was first licenced in the 1950s.  He started up the Lower Murray ARC and served as President of the club for 18 years.  
  For many years David was involved with WICEN.  David was Chairman of the South Australian WIA Advisory Committee, and a Federal Councillor for some years.

David's funeral was held on the 28th July.  He leaves his wife Meg and daughter Heather.
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Above:- Life membership award to former LMARC club president David Box.  Award presented to David on 19th November 2016 by Club President Geoff VK5HEL.
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Above:- David (in blue shirt in back row) at Womberoo in the Murray Mallee with other AHARS members.
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  • Home
    • About us
    • Sister Clubs
  • History
    • Blackwood Radio Club
    • Lower Murray ARC
    • Historic QSL cards
  • Membership
    • Membership statistics
  • Current (2023) Committee
    • 2022 Committee
    • 2021 Committee
    • 2020 Committee
    • 2019 Committee
    • 2018 Committee
    • 2017 Committee
    • 2016 Committee
    • 2015 Committee
    • 2014 Committee
    • 2013 Commitee
    • 2012 Committee
    • 2011 Committee
    • 2010 Commitee
    • 2009 Committee
    • 2008 Committee
    • 2007 Committee
    • 2006 Committee
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    • 2003 Committee
    • 2002 Committee
    • 2001 Committee
    • 2000 Committee
    • 1999 Committee
    • 1998 Committee
    • 1997 Committee
    • 1996 Committee
    • 1995 Committee
    • 1994 Committee
    • 1993 Committee
    • 1992 Committee
    • 1991 Committee
    • 1990 Committee
    • 1989 Committee
    • 1988 Committee
    • 1987 Committee
    • 1986 Committee
    • 1985 Committee
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    • 1983 Committee
  • Upcoming Events
  • Latest info/news
  • Archive of Past events
    • 2023
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    • 2021
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    • 1993
    • 1992
    • 1991
    • 1990
    • 1989
    • 1988
    • 1987
    • 1986
    • 1985
    • 1984
    • 1983
  • Licences & examinations
  • Kits
  • The previous AHARS 'shack'
  • VK5RAD Crafers repeater
  • Central SA Repeater Network
  • KIWI SDR - Ironstone Range
  • Buy and Sell
  • Policies & Reports
  • Newsletters
  • Members circulars
  • ILLW
  • VK5 Parks Award
  • Club Awards
  • Out and About in VK5
  • Facebook
  • Members Introductions
    • Sue VK5AYL
    • John VK5BJE/VK5PF
    • Doc VK5BUG
    • Rubens VK5FE
    • Chris VK5FR
    • David VK5KC
    • Patrick VK5MPJ
    • Paul VK5PAS
    • Ivan VK5QV
    • Rob VK5RG
    • Colin VK5RO
    • Darcy VK5RJ
    • Jim VK5TR
    • Shirley VK5YL
  • Life Members
    • Marshall VK5FN
    • Gordon VK5KGS
  • Silent Keys
    • Jeff VK2MFR (VK5MFR)
    • David VK5DB
    • Doug VK5DUG
    • Marshall VK5FN
    • Clem Tilbrook VK5GL
    • Phil VK5GM
    • John Hall VK5GMH
    • Ted VK5KBM
    • John VK5KJJ
    • Eric VK5LP
    • Leigh VK5LT
    • Jim VK5NB
    • Phillip VK5NN
    • Ron VK5RA
    • Ron VK5RV
    • Bryan VK5SV
    • Alby VK5TAW
    • Wally VK5TW
    • Trevor VK5TW
    • Geoff VK5TY
    • Noel VK5VT
    • Joy VK5YJ
  • Articles, videos and files
    • Articles
    • Interesting videos
    • Audio files
  • What is amateur radio?
  • DX Code of Conduct
  • Propagation
  • QSL card checking
  • QSL information
  • Contact us