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During our July monthly meeting the club decided to investigate whether to build a remote radio station (RRS). To clarify how we think an RRS might be used, the club will run an RRS user-needs workshop on Saturday 27 July from 1000-1115 in the club rooms. Ian (VK3KO) will facilitate the workshop and it will be your opportunity to have a say on what you think a useful FAMPARC remote facility should provide. We will also identify any operating or technical constraints which any design should consider. Could you please make note of you interest or thoughts below in the comments area.

During our most recent monthly meeting in July, Lino VK3EI made an appearance to showcase his incredible Amateur Radio Trailer. (which is currently available for purchase.) The trailer is very well equipped and can be deployed very quickly. We are very grateful to Lino for making the effort to come and showcase his radio equipment.

The upcoming July monthly meeting (Sat. 6th July) will not only feature the usual fun and excitement but also a special visit from Lino VK3EI, who will demonstrate his impressive Amateur Radio Trailer. Saturday 6th July Lino will be showing off his creation straight after the close of the meeting, which is usually around 11:30am. So come along to the Famparc Club Rooms and meet Lino VK3EI. Thanks to its dual axle design, the trailer is easy to tow and remains stable even on rough roads. It has successfully navigated challenging terrain without showing any signs of struggling. See you at the club rooms! 6th july 2024.

The ACMA is introducing more options for the amateur community to licence repeater and beacon services. We are also increasing the transparency of the frequency coordination process. For further information and to have your say Click Here.

With many thanks to VK3FS The ionosphere is the ionized part of Earth’s upper atmosphere that extends from about 80 to 600 km above sea level. It’s a region within the thermosphere filled with charged particles that play a crucial role in radio communication by reflecting radio waves back to Earth. It also contributes to auroras and is ionized by solar radiation. This video briefly overviews the 3 regions of the Ionosphere, how they work and how they were discovered. Do you know how the E layer got its name? Do you know what the Appleton Layer is? Find out more at https://bit.ly/4eogH2s

Men's Health Week 2024 International Men's Health Week is celebrated every year around the world in the middle of June. It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of men's health, and to promote and support the health and wellbeing of men and boys in our communities. Men's Health Week focuses on not just physical health, but also men's mental health and emotional wellbeing. During the week, we highlight the health challenges faced by men in Australia and worldwide and run events that can be replicated year-round to improve the physical, emotional and mental health of men and boys. Through a series of promotions, events and publicity around the country, Men's Health Week is designed to provoke thought and discussion about what needs to be done to improve male health. Coordinated in Australia by the Centre for Male Health at Western Sydney University Men’s Health Week is coordinated by the Centre for Male Health at Western Sydney University. Our close connections with community and government organisations across Australia enable us to develop the kinds of networks and partnerships that bring together people who care about better health for men and boys. Engaging Communities Men's Health Week works on the understanding that the best people to improve men's health in Australia are those who live, work and engage with men and boys in communities around the country. Event organisers will receive digital resources to support their efforts in engaging local men and boys and help them run successful events during Men's Health Week. Contact the Centre for Male Health for more information. More Information Here.. And Here! Stay healthy chaps!

RASA developed this resource to make your entry into the hobby easier and cheaper. Like all our resources, the FLSG is free, and we encourage you to share it with your club, friends and others who may be interested in becoming a radio amateur. For further information and assistance.. Click Here.

SILENT KEY Our good friend and long club member and mentor to others Bill GRYPSTRA passed away on Saturday 1st June. Bill has been an integral part of the club for many many years, and working with Allan used his talents to create and build the famous Famparc HF Whip. Rest in Peace our good friend.. You will be missed ! Goodbye to my old mate. Billy One of the most wonderful members of FAMPARC I have ever known Bill was a radio student of mine in the mid nineties when I was living at Carrum. Bill became the quintessential member. Being the ‘engineer’ in the FAMPARC whip project President of the club for many years and Club Net Co-Ordinator for over 20 years Billy VK3MMM achieved his standard licence with me. I remeadially coached his CW and still have no idea how he passed. But through his sheer determination and ethic he passed He would also we help anyone who was active. I built many an offshoot of the FAMPARC whip. The best the 13’ 160m version Billy and Alan VK3AB SK Helped make this great antenna a reality. Billy was always keen to assist. Billy was a key driver in the whip project making FAMPARC popular and financially successful to sustain its future On the net, the ultimate ringmaster that never faltered and was funny when he did it. For over twenty years So long my friend I will miss our deep and meaningful conversations on the back tailgate of the Falcon Wagon Billy you will be sorely missed by all your friends at FAMPARC sleep tight. Peter Willmott VK3TQ Bill was not just a past member he was a past president Rip Bill Peter VK3IJ I did not know Bill all that well, but I do know what he had done for the club, such a legend.. I loved his grumby outlook on life, a front of course, but even with that, I could always make him sing... Memories... la la la la la.. You will always be remembered my good friend ! Keep singing mate.. Craig Shine VK3NCR.. I only knew bill as the Gate keeper. He would be sitting at the door to the club rooms, and ensured that coffee fees where paid, and registration for meeting signed. Until the end he was handing out gear that others may have a use for and I know this first hand due to a radio from a Lancaster Bomber, which is in the hands of the Benalla Aviation Museum. Thank you Bill for your dedication to the club and its core functions. Rest in Peace and may the radios continue to communicate with you. Harry Williams VK3GQK

Club Badges are now available. Recently the club badge was re-designed and many members placed orders for them. The club has since signed some new members, so if any of the new members or long term members wishing these new badges, please feel free to contact me either at the club or email me at vk3frcweb@gmail.com Craig VK3NCR The new badges are available for: $15.00 which the club receives $5.00. Total $15.00 All we need is your name and callsign. Show off your Name and Callsign to other members.. And help our club. And!! A Pin Clip on the rear for easy attachment.

Online Software Defined Radios (SDR) are amazing and can be very helpful. I use the many locations dotted around Australia to listen to my own signals from my QTH.. Also another attraction of these online devices is to use them to fine tune your transmission Audio. I simply transmit and using my computer, listen to my Signal and Audio. I then adjust my Transmission Audio to get, what I think is the best Audio. Take a look and have a play. Click Here

We at SPARC (Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Club) have received the distressing news that many items of radio equipment were stolen recently from the home of the late Bob Crowle VK3CDV (SK). His son, Chris Crowle, has informed the police and provided them with a list of the stolen items, with their estimated resale values (list below). Serial numbers are shown for three* of the items, but have not yet been determined for the others Please be on the lookout for anything suspicious about such items being traded at a Ham/RadioFest , car boot sale or similar - or if you come across any other information that might be relevant - please let me know and I'll put you in touch with Chris Crowle. Best address to contact me is secretary@sparc.asn.au Thanks, Jim VK3JST Secretary, SPARC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the list of items that were stolen, along with estimated resale values: * Update 25 May: Serial number added for Yaesu FT-60R Hand-held transceiver.

A few weeks ago one of our members Stanley VK3BOT made mention that he was heading bush for a few nights. I asked him if we could make this a Famparc Event for all members.. He agreed so I posted the details on our blog post. See here.. The camp ground is called The Poplars which is around 8k from the tiny town of Noojee. We arrived on the Monday and setup, what a loverly place and especially on a week day, with only 3 others camped. Craig vk3ncr, Stanley vk3bot. There are lots of designated camp sites for all types of camping, Tent, Swag, Camper Trailer, Caravan and Motorhome. Monday afternoon after setting up, Ken, vk3mjf managed to find the camp ground after a few adjustments to his route.. LOL!! Both Stanley and I were surprised that he did not bring his swag or tent, but after a little bit of convincing, he returned home and drove up the next day with his kit. Ken stayed one night with his woofer.. The following day, Wednesday after Ken departed, Murray vk3fadx and his wife Rose dropped in for an hour. I'm sure Murray will be saying longer next time. The camp site offers as mentioned above, many sites, as well as 4 drop toilets and a small Shelter Shed. Other features that I really enjoyed was the peace and quiet, and the walks along and around the camp ground and the adjoining Loch River.. A great place to simply relax and breath in the clean fresh air and enjoy the bush. The weather was just perfect with those still Autumn days with lots of sunshine. See Gallery Here. The band conditions were remarkable with absolutely no QRM, with stations that had no S point on the meter coming through loud and clear. We were running own setups, having both the IC705 through a 40M End Fed. A simple yet a very effective station. A wonderful few days/nights away, relaxing, cooking, camping and playing radio. Let's hope we have more of a take up for the next Famparc Camp Out ! Thanks to Stanley for arranging this and selecting a superb campsite.. I'll be back sooner rather than later. If any members have a similar campsite drop us an email. Camped: Stanley vk3bot, Craig vk3ncr, Ken vk3mjf Visited: Murray vk3fadx