Author Archives: Lyle VK2SMI

Seriously, this is worth a look…

useless-wire

Lyle VK2SMI writes:

I don’t normally like those emails “friends” send saying you must look/read/think about something but I came across this listing on eBay and could barely contain the laughter.  It is listed as a “useless piece of wire” which may or may not be correct but please persevere and continue onto the description and then the questions at the bottom, it may just convince you to place a bid!

See the auction here.  For when it inevitably gets pulled by the killjoys (!) at eBay, view a screenshot here and read the questions here.  I think this guy deserves his $20!

ORARC to assist with communications for the White Ribbon Coastal Walk

White RibbonOn the 22nd of November ORARC members will by manning their radios at locations along the Coastal Walk between the Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club and Town Green for the White Ribbon Coastal Walk.  Currently we are waiting for the final arrangements but I can let you know that the briefing will be held at 7am at the Town Green before all volunteers head off to their locations.  If you have raised your hand to assist with this event or you are now available please attend the Friday night get-together for further information.  This web page will be updated as information comes to hand.

Information about the walk can be found here, and on our events page here.

Update

checkpoints

Briefing at Town Green 7am, and be at your checkpoint 8am for the event to start from Lighthouse at 8:30, simplex 146.500 and 439.000 as a back up, see you there.

VK2BOR/P on Contest Radar

VK2BOR/P is now listed on Contest Radar for the up coming VHF/UHF Spring Field Day held this Saturday the 14th November.

We will be operating from John Downes Park Ocean Drive PMQ. Setup is from 9:30 am with the arrival of the Clubs Communication Caravan, VK2SMI’s portable tower and several antennae and masts to be erected.

We will be operating in the 8 hours section of the contest with bacon & eggs for the early arrivals for setting up and sausage sandwiches for lunch for the hard working troops. See you there.

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