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During the weekend of August 21st and 22nd, the LVREC put on a demonstration of
amateur radio
for the public,
to celebrate 100 years of organised radio in Australia.
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The Laidley Youth Center was chosen for the event as it was centrally located in
Laidley,
had close on 100 carparks
and all the facilities required for a weekend event.
About the
centenary
http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/centenary/about/index.php
You
can view the online log book here and enter your callsign in the search box to
see if we worked
http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/centenary/logbook/
If you would like
to know more about the award
http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/centenary/award/
If you worked us during the 21st - 23rd August you do
qualify for the clubs SOLAR award
The logistics for this event were huge. Acquisition of
the venue and setting up were minor chores compared
to actually getting the information out to the public. Advertising played a major role
in the lead up to the day.
Some 264 posters of various sizes were placed in prominent places througout the district and many
businesses
were all to proud to assist in displaying them.
Media releases were sent to TV stations, Radio stations, schools
and many news papers as well as like clubs
and organisations. A 15 minute interview with the clubs treasurer, Alan VK4SN, was
held on Saturday by the
ABC.
Club members produced signs, information leaflets, and placards
showing various aspects of the amateur
radio hobby. These were on display at the center over the two day event.
So far, the club holds the most number of contacts for the 3 days. 927 in
all. Statistics are at the end of this page. All members and volunteers put in a stirling effort, and
it's certainly one event to be proud of.
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Display area
Club brochures, membership forms, WIA pamphlets, Foundation Manuals, and
a QSL Card display were on display.
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SSTV/Echolink
HF SSB with G5RV
PSK31 CW / PSK31 position with 5 band
trapped verticle
The room of AR knowledge. President Graeme, VK4KML antenna on roof
greeting visitor in center.
The equipment was set up the day before opening to
the public.
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VK4BYX, Bob making a SSB Contact
Glenore Grove and Laidley Scouts - support by
A half size G5RV antenna was hung between two sausage sizzle
trees.
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SSTV & Echolink Display - VK4KHP
Satellite working & tracking
Peter set up a SSTV receiver at his QTH which, on reception of
the picture, sent it to our website for the public to view at the
display. A picture of the person having a look could be used
as the demo picture.
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Bob, VK4BYX shows student Lucas the radio, Club members and visitors having a chat
with on-looker Peter, VK4MN.
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Warren, VK4FJ and Graeme, VK4DZ operating PSK31
More Visitors
over looked by Amanda, and Tony VK4FAAT. Peace Wazza.
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HAT CAM
Hat Cam was worn by Peter, VK4KHP. As Peter
moved about the building and outdoors, the picture
was relayed back to a TV inside the room.
Hat Cam Specs...
1.283 GHz
Around 100 to 300 mW
depending on batteries
Analog satellite
receiver with 25 db gain low noise amp
Two bow tie antennas
with refectors complete the link
Plus camera from cctv
dome camera
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STATISTICSContacts made per mode and frequency
A grand total of 927 contacts were made, 394 VK and 533 DX
contacts.
57.49% DX Contacts
Thanks to operators at the venue and from home QTH's
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Freq |
Mode |
QSOs |
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3.5 |
LSB |
104 |
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7 |
CW |
245 |
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7 |
LSB |
229 |
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10 |
CW |
3 |
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10 |
LSB |
1 |
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14 |
PSK31 |
33 |
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14 |
ROS |
1 |
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14 |
USB |
126 |
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18 |
USB |
1 |
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21 |
PSK31 |
1 |
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21 |
USB |
134 |
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144 |
FM |
49 |
Other Info
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Countries |
31 |
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Continents |
6 |
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Zones |
23 |
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SSB WPX |
156 |
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CW WPX |
130 |
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PSK31
WPX |
23 |
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ROS WPX |
1 |
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MIXED
WPX |
229 |
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US
STATES |
39 |
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US
COUNTIES |
139 |
Percentages
Operators
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OPERATOR |
MODE |
CONTACTS |
TOTAL |
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VK4FAAT
(visitor) |
FM |
2 |
2 |
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VK4BYX |
CW |
3 |
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SSB |
19 |
22 |
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VK4KHP |
FM |
41 |
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SSB |
3 |
44 |
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VK4KML |
SSB |
118 |
118 |
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VK4DZ |
SSB |
156 |
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PSK |
10 |
166 |
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VK4FJ |
SSB |
175 |
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PSK |
22 |
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ROS |
1 |
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FM |
5 |
203 |
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VK4SN |
FM |
1 |
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PSK |
2 |
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SSB |
124 |
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CW |
245 |
372 |
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Photo's by Peter VK4KHP, Heather VK4FKEZ, Alan
VK4SN, and stats by Warren VK4FJ, and Alan VK4SN.
Special thanks for those giving support.
Thanks
to President Graeme VK4KML, Vice President Peter VK4KHP, Secretay
Heather VK4FKEZ,
Treasurer Alan VK4SN, Bob VK4BYX, Allan VK4JAC, Peter VK4MN, Ken VK4QH,
Harold VK4ATP,
Warren VK4FJ, Graeme VK4DZ, and volunteers.
Glenore Grove Scouts, Laidley Scouts, Coffee Club Plainland, Lockyer
Hotel,
Forest Hill News Agency, Alan Shannon Computers & Cabling, WIA, Vertex
Standard,
Laidley Shire Community Care Assn, and the many businesses that
advertised our posters.
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