World Radio Day Special Transmission

Posted on February 3, 2023 by admin

In honor of World Radio Day, February 13, 2023, radio station SAQ in Grimeton, Sweden, and amateur radio station SK6SAQ, are scheduled to be on the air to send out a peace message to the world, using the unique 1924 200 kW Alexanderson alternator on 17.2 kHz CW. The Grimeton building site in Sweden, contains the Alexanderson alternator, which was built in 1924. Test and tuning transmissions will begin approximately at 13:00 CET (12:00 UTC) and SAQ will be on the air for 20 - 30 minute...

Coffee morning 1st Feb at Gisborne

Posted on January 31, 2023 by admin

Tomorrow is the February coffee morning at the Gisborne CFA. Usual time, 1000 Hrs. Some of us will be having lunch at the Jolly Miller afterwards, everyone is invited to join. Regards,Graeme VK3NE,Secretary, MRARC.

Family Day, 21 Jan 2023.

Posted on January 16, 2023 by admin

Hi Everyone, It's that time again when we make our annual pilgrimage to the top of Mount Macedon. It doesn't seem like it has been 12 months since our last family day. Date: - 21 Jan 2023Time - 1000 hrs. Catering: BYO everything. (Don't forget to bring a chair, sunscreen, insect repellent and an umbrella.) How to get there Heading up Mt Macedon road, from the Gisborne side, pass through Mt Macedon township and continue toward the top of the Mount.Lions Head Road is on the righ...

Coffee Morning Wednesday January 4, 2023

Posted on January 2, 2023 by admin

Hi Everybody, This Wednesday is the club coffee morning at the Gisborne CFA meeting rooms. Time; 1000 Hrs. Lunch afterwards at the Jolly Miller for those interested. Regards,Graeme VK3NE,Secretary, MRARC.

Meeting Saturday, 17 December 2022.

Posted on December 11, 2022 by admin

Hi Everybody. Our next meeting is this Saturday. This will be a casual meeting with entertainment and food for all. Time: 1000Hrs.Venue: Woodend RSL Hall. Come along and enjoy the last meeting for 2022. Regards,Graeme VK3NE,Secretary, MRARC.

Meeting Saturday 19 November 2022

Posted on November 16, 2022 by admin

Hi Everyone, The next meeting is this Saturday at the Woodend RSL. Time: 1000 Hrs. There will be a discussion regarding the latest offerings from the ACMA and the WIA. Regards,Graeme VK3NE,Secretary, MRARC.

Keith Roget Memorial Park Award this weekend

Posted on November 8, 2022 by admin

The upcoming weekend (November 12/13) will see the 12th Keith Roget Memorial National Park Award activation weekend take place. This Annual event, first held in the 2011 Centenary year of ARV, is designed to assist Award Hunters and Activators alike, make progress towards the Award goals of activating and /or hunting all 45 VK3 National Parks. This year a total of 15 VK3 National Parks across Victoria are expected to be available to Hunters across the weekend. Full details, including the histor...

Coffee morning November 2.

Posted on October 31, 2022 by admin

Hi Everyone, This Wednesday is the next coffee morning. Venue: Gisborne CFA Meeting roomTime: 1000Hrs. Some members may wish to have a bite to eat at the Jolly Miller afterwards. Regards,Graeme VK3NE,Secretary, MRARC.

Meeting at Woodend, Saturday 15th October

Posted on October 10, 2022 by admin

Hi Everyone, Our next meeting is this Saturday 15 October 2022. Time: 1000HrsVenue: Woodend RSL, Woodend. This weekend is the JOTA weekend. Some members will be supporting the Woodend scouts at Noonameena and also a group at Riddells Creek. There will not be a presentation this month but members are encouraged to bring along something they have been working on. Regards,Graeme VK3NE,Secretary, MRARC.

Coffee Morning 5th October

Posted on October 3, 2022 by admin

Hi Everyone, This Wednesday is the club coffee morning. Venue: Gisborne CFA meeting room.Time: 1000 Hrs. Hope to see you all there. Lunch afterwards at one of the cafes in Gisborne. Regards,Graeme VK3NE,Secretary, MRARC.