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The Poplars 2025
Where: Poplars Camp Ground Noojee Vic. When: 23rd to 29th October 2025. What a fantastic event, thanks to Stanley vk3bot and the members who dedicated their time to camp or visit for the day. The Poplars is a camp ground around 7ks from Noojee via the Loch Valley Rd. Originally scheduled from the 22nd to the 29th of October, the event was rescheduled to the 22nd to the 23rd, Thursday, due to storms predicted by the Weather Bureau. Craig was the first to reach the campground a
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Jamboree On The AiR
Jamboree On The Air this coming weekend. Melbourne Region JOTA - Oct 18-19, 2025 JOTA Calling Frequencies: Please QSY off the Calling Frequency once you have established a contact. Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and amateur radio operators around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. This Jamboree requires no travel, other
Oct 171 min read


PORTABLE AMATEUR RADIO
OCTOBER 18TH GUEST SPEAKER TOPIC: Portable amateur radio PETER VK3PF Parks On The Air extraordinaire DONE! Thanks to Peter VK3PF for his time at the club.. Peter covered many areas of Portable Amateur Radio operation and setup. Again.. we thank him for his time and effort. Peter VK3PF We have another amazing guest speaker and event at the Famparc Club Rooms. We are pleased to welcome Peter vk3pf, a leading parks activator enthusiast. Peter will be sharing his extensive knowle
Oct 122 min read


AURSINC ALLSTAR HOTSPOT
Hi Guys, At the meeting the other day, my recently built Aursinc Allstar Node was on display and connected to the club repeater through...
Oct 52 min read


Space Week SSTV Event Underway!
Amateurs worldwide have picked up images on the initial passes today. Start your captures now! Series: ARISS Series 29 - World Space Week...
Oct 41 min read


OCDX Contest
Introducing a new CW award for 2025 Unfortunately a we missed the Phone version of this event. Been and gone ! However the CW event is...
Oct 41 min read


THANK YOU!
As the president, my goal for the club is to ensure everyone enjoys their time here. A while ago, I introduced a Coffee and Cake Morning ...
Sep 291 min read


EXCITING OCTOBER!
What's on in October 2025. LOTS! OCTOBER 11TH GUEST SPEAKER TOPIC: 3D PRINTING (presentation all done thanks to Paul) Paul VK3BV Paul...
Sep 293 min read


WICEN are seeking assistance:
Alpine Rally of East Gippsland WHEN: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2025 We need radio operators to volunteer for the Alpine...
Sep 261 min read


NO IT'S NOT AMATEUR RADIO.. BUT!
Hey Members, I found this Youtube clip that may be of help to you... I know it will help me when travelling. I know it's not about...
Sep 211 min read
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