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G'day all,
At the upcoming AHARS meeting on Thursday 18th February 2020 (which is the AGM), I will be speaking on the AHARS website. The website has undergone a revamp and now features lots of new photos and information. I will speak about the various pages on the website and guide you through various features of the site. I hope to see you there. The AHARS website can be found at...... https://www.ahars.com.au/ 73, Paul VK5PAS
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G’day folks, this is Phil VK5SRP with this weeks news from The Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society for the 8th of February 2021. Would you believe it, one month of 2021 already gone.
Lunches at the Blackwood RSL are on the second and the fourth Friday of each month. The next lunch will be on the 12th of February, that is this week. You can book for the lunch at the RSL on 8278 6253 or via email at rslbwood@bigpond.com. The RSL would like us to book for the Friday lunches a day or two before the actual day so they have an idea of how many will be attending. Our first General meeting for 2021 will be the AGM on February the 18th and it is time to think about the AHARS committee for 2021. AHARS needs you ! I will send out the document outlining the duties of those on the committee and a nomination form. If you feel moved to join the committee, fill out this form and post it to me at PO Box 501 Modbury or scan and sent via email. I already have volunteers for the positions of secretary and treasure. Christine will be doing the supper in a Covid safe way, thankyou Christine for all the effort you have put into supper over the years. At the AGM Paul, VK5PAS, will be showing and telling you about the AHARS web site. Paul, the web master, has been doing a great job of the AHARS web site and has now taken over responsibility for the AHARS history, a BIG thank you Paul for all your efforts. At the March meeting on the 18th of March, Brian VK5VI, will be telling us about he WIA broadcast and how it goes to air on Sunday mornings. Barry, VK5BW is looking for someone to help him with our repeater network. If you would like to help with this important activity, send Barry and email at VK5BW@wia.org.au At a committee meeting during 2020 we decided to increase the Subs by $5.00 to non WIA members. Pat has pointed out these people cost us extra for our WIA provided insurance. The subs are still $20 for WIA members and $25 for non WIA members if paid before the end of March. After that date there will be a $5.00 late fee. You can pay in person at the AGM in February or by direct deposit: Direct deposit details are, Name: AHARS, BSB: 105 186, Account no: 036 248 940 Please do not forget to include your name and or call sign in you details. AHARS is running a training and assessment weekend on the 27th & 28th of February at the shack. If you or someone you know wishes to sit for an assessment, contact the Clubs training officer, Sasi VK5SN, by sending an e-mail to vk5sn@wia.org.au and let him know that you wish to attend. He will send back a confirmation of what you require to bring along and any other information that you may need. UPGRADE exams are also held on the Sunday, contact Sasi to book your self or a friend in for these. Keep an eye on your emails and an ear on the Sunday broadcasts to find out what AHARS is planning for 2021. My email address is vk5srp@wia.org.au That’s all for this week, 73. Cheers Phil Storr PO Box 501 Modbury South Australia 5092 philipstorr.id.au philstorr@adam.com.au VK5SRP AHARS is running a training and accessment weekend on the 27th & 28th of February at the shack. Please contact the Clubs training officer, Sasi VK5SN, by sending an e-mail to vk5sn@wia.org.au and let him know that you wish to attend. He will send back a confirmation of what you require to bring along and any other information that you may need. UPGRADE exams are also held on the Sunday, again contact Sasi to book your self in for these.  About two weeks ago the GRN antenna was neatly cut off from the roof of the Eden Hills CFS. Apparently it was a folded dipole for the GRN frequencies of 400 to 420 MHz, possibly useful at 70cm. If anyone is offered a similar aerial for sale, please contact me or SAPOL. Regards, David Clegg 0403897738  ACMA launched the Amateur radio update in June 2020 to communicate news and updates to the amateur community. Since then, over 3,000 people have subscribed. Have you subscribed? If not, you can sign-up to Amateur radio update at www.acma.gov.au/subscribe-our-newsletters.   TO ALL AHARS MEMBERS:
I have just received 160 QSL cards for AHARS members from the VK5 Bureau. DISBURSEMENT OF CARDS: 1. AHARS PICNIC (Sunday Jan 17th) If you are going to that, please let me know, and I'll bring your cards. 2. AGM (Thursday Feb 18) I will bring the balance of cards to that event. 3. OTHER You may call/email me to arrange personal pickup. All cards are in envelopes for their own protection. Please check the list below to see if you have any cards to pick up. John Elliott VK5EMI AHARS QSL Manager 8278 1269 VK5AR 1 VK5MPJ 1 VK5ARP 1 VK5NAH 1 VK5BM 2 VK5NPP 1 VK5BW 2 VK5NRG 2 VK5COR 1 VK5OUI 11 VK5DX 4 VK5PL 1 VK5FMAZ 3 VK5QS 55 VK5GJ 2 VK5RV 1 VK5GM 1 VK5SN 5 VK5HEL 4 VK5TD 1 VK5KFB 1 VK5TR 1 VK5KLT 1 VK5TT 7 VK5LAN 1 VK5XD 4 VK5LB 1 VK5XR 1 VK5LOL 1 VK5XX 1 VK5LSB 1 VK5YL 2 VK5LTD 4 VK5YX 6 VK5ML 2 VK5ZVC 26 G'day folks, this is Phil VK5SRP with this weeks notes and news for AHARS
The January picnic is next Sunday the 17th of January at the Marion RSL. It will be free to financial members of AHARS. The price for non members, including partners who are not financial members of AHARS, will be $15.00 including a desert. This event is not limited to only AHARS members and partners, anyone is welcome. Starting time is 11.00 AM. This is a picnic and if the weather is suitable, it will be held outside under the trees. If the sky opens up like it did last year, it will be held inside the RSL club rooms. Please pack in your picnic table and chairs. If we have to move inside, you can leave them in your car. The BBQ will consist of the following: Marinated Steak, Sausage, Hamburger & Salads consisting of a Potato, Greek Coleslaw & Rice The dessert will be Cheesecake with a Fruit Sauce. The RSL volunteers do not have the facility to cater to individual dietary requirements, but are happy to cook food supplied by individuals. The rules concerning soft and alcoholic drinks are still the same. All beverages must be bought from the RSL Bar but Tea, Coffee and water will be free. To make up for the “fun” we usually have at the Christmas Party, Shirley Williams has made up three substantial baskets for door prises. You will be given a ticket and an arm band when you arrive at the venue and if you have not paid by direct deposit before the day, the Treasure will be pleased to receive cash on the day. I need to have all registrations for this event by Monday the 11th of January. No registration, you will go hungry. This AHARS year is almost finished for 2020/2021 and it is time to think about the AHARS committee for 2021. AHARS needs you ! Several weeks ago I sent out a document outlining the duties of those on the committee and a nomination form. If you feel moved to join the committee, fill out this form and post it to me at PO Box 501 Modbury or scan and sent via email. I will send out these documents again today just in case you have lost yours. This is urgent, do it today. My email address is vk5srp@wia.org.au That’s all for this week, 73. Cheers Phil Storr PO Box 501 Modbury South Australia 5092 philipstorr.id.au philstorr@adam.com.au VK5SRP G'day folks, we are having our first 2021 Friday lunch at the Blackwood RSL this Friday, the 8th of January starting time 12 noon. Lunches at the Blackwood RSL are on the second and the fourth Friday of each month. You can book for the lunch at the RSL on 8278 6253 or via email at rslbwood@bigpond.com. The RSL would like us to book for the Friday lunches a day or two before the actual day so they have an idea of how many will be attending.
The AHARS January picnic; have you booked your place yet ? The booking confirmation from From Megan Roach, Assistant Secretary, Marion RSL "Your Annual AHARS Picnic Lunch is booked with us for Sunday 17th January 2021 11am to 4 pm (was originally 10am - 6pm) We're happy to add a dessert to your menu & cater the event for a price of $15 per person. The BBQ will consist of the following: Marinated Steak, Sausage, Hamburger & Salads - Potato, Greek Coleslaw & Rice The dessert would be Cheesecake with a Fruit Sauce We do not have the facility to cater to individual dietary requirements, but are happy to cook food supplied by individuals should they need to do so. The location of your picnic is dependent on weather & should it be required, arrangements will be made to move your group inside the RSL. Could you please confirm numbers of attendees by Tuesday 12th January for catering purposes." For those of you who have not been there before the address is 31-39 Norfolk Road, Marion SA 5043, Australia. The picnic will be free to financial members of AHARS. The price for non members, including partners who are not financial members of AHARS, will be $15.00 including a desert. This event is not limited to only AHARS members and partners, anyone is welcome. Starting time is 11.00 AM. This is a picnic and if the weather is suitable, it will be held outside under the trees. If the sky opens up like it did last year, it will be held inside the RSL club rooms. Please pack in your picnic table and chairs. If we have to move inside, you can leave them in your car. Please book with me, Phil VK5SRP by Email to vk5srp@wia.org.au or philstor@adam.com.au and do it now, I need to give the Marion RSL numbers by the 12th of January. No booking, no food. All beverages must be bought from the RSL Bar. Free Tea, Coffee and water will be available. To make up for the “fun” we usually have at the Christmas Party, Shirley Williams has made up three substantial baskets for door prises. You will be given an arm band when you arrive at the venue to make it easy for the staff to identify who they will be feeding. If you have not paid by direct deposit before the day, the Treasure will be pleased to receive cash on the day. Direct deposit details are, Name: AHARS, BSB: 105 186, Account no: 036 248 940 - Please do not forget to include your name in you details. -- Cheers Phil Storr PO Box 501 Modbury South Australia 5092 philipstorr.id.au philstorr@adam.com.au VK5SRP The latest news from The Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society 08122020 Good news, the AHARS web site is now working. Paul, VK5PAS the web master, has spent a lot of time updating and giving the site a new look. https://www.ahars.com.au/ VK5PH, Pauls remote receiving site, is suffering a nose problem. The cause is problems with the power distribution in the area and SA Power Networks are working on the cause. It is now more important than ever to listen to the Sunday broadcasts and remember if you cannot listen to these live you can find them on the NERC web site and listen to them at your leisure. http://northeastradioclub.org.au/wia-broadcast/ Here you will find audio files of both the national and the local broadcasts. It is also a good excuse to get on the air and talk to each other via our network of repeaters. AHARS has 185 members and we often have only as few as ten or twelve people log in, and some of these are not AHARS members. Remember, all hams, not only AHARS members, are welcome to join the Monday night net. I have heard rumours of 10Metre openings and this means six metre should be open soon. So far I have managed to talk to two VK5’s on 10 Metre, and VK7NWT in Tasmania. The 10M call frequency is 28.490 MHz. Keep an eye on your emails and an ear on the Sunday broadcasts to find out what AHARS is planning over the next few weeks. The committee has decided we will not have a Christmas Dinner this year. Instead we are planning to have our January Picnic on Sunday the 17th of January at the Marion RSL like we have had for the past two years. It will be free to financial members of AHARS. The price for non members, including partners who are not financial members of AHARS, will be $15.00 including a desert. I will be calling for registrations when we have finalised the arrangement with the RSL. The increase in price is because we cannot supply our own deserts this year due to covid rules. To make up for the “fun” we usually have at the Christmas Party, Shirley is making up three substantial baskets for door prises. More details in next weeks broadcast. 2020 is almost gone and it is time to think about the AHARS committee for 2021. AHARS needs you ! Last week I sent out a document outlining the duties of those on the committee and a nomination form. If you feel moved to join the committee, fill out this form and post it to me at PO Box 501 Modbury or scan and sent via email. My email address is vk5srp@wia.org.au That’s all for this week, 73. Cheers Phil Storr PO Box 501 Modbury South Australia 5092 philipstorr.id.au philstorr@adam.com.au VK5SRP  G’day folks, lunches at the RSL are still on and are on the second and fourth Friday of each month starting at noon. This Fridays lunch at the RSL is on as usual except it is important you contact the RSL to book your place for the lunch at the RSL on 8278 6253 or via email at rslbwood@bigpond.com. The limit is ten people per table and they will book us in under multiple names. I am hoping they will continue through January and if this is the case, they will be on the 08/01/2021 and 22/01/2021. In February they will be on the 12th and the 26th. I am still waiting for confirmation on these dates. Of course the forth Friday in December is Christmas day so stay home and have Xmas dinner ! Cheers Phil Storr PO Box 501 Modbury South Australia 5092 philipstorr.id.au philstorr@adam.com.au VK5SRP  |
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