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Hello All, Whilst cleaning around the Radio Shack at the Famparc Club Rooms, I came across a CD with Famparc Pics written on the CD.. I asked If I was allowed to take it home and add them to our wonderful Website. Well I have and here they are. Click This Link. You can also access all the Club Share Gallery via the Menu, via the "More" Dropdown Menu. Then select Shared Gallery. You also have access to all the media, and also have the ability to upload any images you wish.. Keep it clean please. Enjoy ! I did ! Cheers. Craig vk3ncr

Hello Members and Amateur Radio Operators.. Recently we received an email from Kelly Ackford.. The Email Text Below... Note: Although requested this link will not be added to our Links Page of the FAMPARC website as it is not directly associated with Amateur Radio, however I have created this Blog for all to see and enjoy. "Start: "Good Evening Mr. Subramani, Mr. Seabridge and Mr. Shine, I would just like to say a quick word of thanks! As a youth services librarian running a fun radio and broadcasting history class for 10-14 year olds, I've been able to get some great use out of your Amateur Radio Club's resource links list during these times of remote learning. We were even able to use some of this information for our most recent group project! Thanks so much for sharing! I hope you don't mind, one of our youngest, Dylan has also asked me if I could share an article that he and his father found together recently on The History of the Car Radio with you, which includes a great timeline featuring the large-scale radio broadcasting boom of the 1920's, the invention of the first radio for military purposes, the form and function of early car radios, etc. I've included it below if you'd like to review! We noticed you didn't have this one listed yet, but Dylan was actually the one to bring up that this could be something you might like to include for others who may also come across your information and have an interest in radio history. If you find you're able to use this one, would you please let me know? We're meeting tomorrow and I would absolutely love to surprise Dylan if you are able to do so - I'm hoping to keep spirits up in light of the past few year's events and I think it would make him proud to know he was able to 'pay it forward' on a topic he's passionate about (we're big on this principle in our group) and maybe even show his father their contribution if it ends up being included. vk3frc.org.au/links Thanks again for all your help here, Kelly Ackford https://www.titlemax.com/articles/the-history-of-the-car-radio/ End "

Contests The Club runs QRP Contests on a formal and informal basis throughout the year. These contests give you a chance to test your QRP operating skills, your QRP equipment and to meet other QRP operators in a fun and challenging way. QRP HOURS Contest The QRP Hours Contest runs from time to time during the year. It is named because of the way it is structured: with one hour dedicated to CW and digital modes, followed by one hour of SSB. The QRP Hours Contest varies throughout the year, operating with slightly different conditions, predominantly what bands are permitted, conditions permitting. Schedule The next QRP Hours Contest has been scheduled for: Sunday, October 23 2022 on 40M Please have a look at the contest rules: QRP Hours Contest 2022 October Rules The aim of the contest is to make as many contact in a one-hour period using your choice of mode. UPDATED: 24th Oct. Both myself VK3NCR and Roy VK3GB headed out to a Park/Football reserve that has a little bit of height.. around 130mtrs above sea level. To keep this short.. we ran my IC705, using the FRC100W UNUN into the 40Mtr EFHW antenna.. But ! Band conditions were the worst for a long time.. almost no stations heard. However it was good for a laugh and a good chat. Would have been good it others from the club had come along. Log details: START-OF-LOG: 3.0 CALLSIGN: VK3NCR, VK3GB CONTEST: QRP HOUR CATEGORY-OPERATOR: MULTI-OP CATEGORY-BAND: 40M CATEGORY-POWER: QRP CATEGORY-MODE: Mixed CLAIMED-SCORE: 0 CLUB: LOCATION: GRID-LOCATOR: QF21OS CREATED-BY: RUMlogNG (5.9.2) by DL2RUM EMAIL: NAME: CRAIG SHINE ROY SEABRIDGE SOAPBOX: QSO: 7100 CW 2022-10-23 0405 VK3NCR 599 001 VK5LJ 599 002 QSO: 7100 CW 2022-10-23 0420 VK3NCR 599 002 VK3DID 599 002 QSO: 7100 CW 2022-10-23 0437 VK3NCR 599 003 VK2WP 599 007 QSO: 7100 CW 2022-10-23 0444 VK3NCR 599 004 VK2KI 599 008 QSO: 7100 CW 2022-10-23 0448 VK3NCR 599 005 VK3CR 599 001 QSO: 7100 PH 2022-10-23 0519 VK3NCR 59 001 VK3TCP 59 001 QSO: 7100 PH 2022-10-23 0526 VK3NCR 59 002 VK3JG 59 002 END-OF-LOG:

Hello Members, Well I think I have figured it out...(I did say I think?) I understand that many of us may be confused about all this fuss about operating from Parks, Summits etc.. Well.. After watching a Youtube Clip (See Below), about the difference between POTA "Parks On The Air) and the other WWFF "World Wide Flora & Fauna". As for SOTA, "Summits on the Air", or Silos on the Air.. Let's skip that for the moment. IO have been using a IOS App called ParksNPeaks for a while which generates a log file that you can then send to the WWFF website.. https://www.wwffaustralia.com or https://wwff.co. However, and without down playing both the websites, I find that these are very difficult to use and also upload your log files. Also.. The Call sign for the Parks are different for POTA and WWFF.. Sooo confusing.. For example my nearby park, Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve has the Code or Callsign as: POTA: VK-0357 Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve Conservation Park WWFF VKFF-2031 Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve Now after fluffing around and trying to work out how all this worked, I have decided to stick with the POTA system.. The POTA Website is absolutely amazing to use.. Very well designed and simple to navigate. POTA Website https://pota.app/#/ Above: Map Display Above: Spot Above: Awards earned.. I was amazed by this, finding out a few months ago that I had one a few awards for being a Hunter.. A Hunter is someone who replies to a Park Activator. Above: You can easily upload your Log via this page. Above: Although in Beta at the moment, there is also a Manual entry for your Park Contacts, once you return from a Park.. So whilst at the Park, simply recored your contacts via the best method, Pen and Paper, and when you return, simply add each contact via the above page. This will then allow you to generate a ADIF Log so you can then keep a copy for yourself then upload it as per the page above. Above: Here is another example of this very trick website. You can simply view all the Stations you have made contact with even via all the different modes.. As other stations activate a Park and then upload their log to this POTA website, if you have made a contact with that station, you will see your details appear on the screen as above. You will also then gain points and eventually win an award. So.. have a play around on this very trick website and also register... It's free and if you don't want to get out and activate a park, you can gain points and awards by simply being registered on the POTA website and making a contact to station that is activating a park. To learn more.. Drop me a email.. And I'll try and answer your question... Remember I'm still learning too. Watch the video below to learn more. Enjoy getting on the air and get out there! Cheers.. Craig vk3ncr UPDATE: After activating a Park between Nyora and Poowong, yesterday, Sunday 16th Oct.. I realised that every one I spoke to wanted the WWFF Park Number and not the POTA Park Number.. Which to me was a disappointment, as the POTA system is so much easier to use. So, I have created using the software I have a ADIF file using the POTA Park Number, and then using the ParksNPeaks App on my IOS device, created a ADIF file using the WWFF Park Numbers... Gee... I wish we only had one system. Oh well. Nyora Park: WWFF No. VKFF-2169 POTA No. VK2089

Hi Members, I have managed to find on the Internet a selection of old Famparc News Letters. Excellent piece of history for all to enjoy. Click Here to Enjoy! Note: You need to be logged in to view.. Cheers. Craig vk3ncr

Hi Guys, A few of the Club Members have asked me about my Wire Winders that I use for my lightweight antenna wire. I find these excellent for small wire and even small runs of coax. These are available from Bunnings.. however I have found that not all stores carry them. The RRP at the time of this post is .. $1.75 Click here I Also use this winder also available from Bunnings for my coax leads.. RR $5.00 Cheers Craig

Hi Members of Famparc. ALL restrictions imposed by the College in connection with the Covid virus outbreak have been removed. Members attending the clubhouse are not required to sign in at the college reception on entering the grounds of the college. On entering the club house there is no longer a requirement to have your temperature taken, wearing a mask, sterilizing of hands and entering your arrival and departure times in the reception log. Although, to protect ourselves and others, the washing of hands and following normal sanitation guidelines are always recommend. Roy. vk3gb. Famparc Secretary.

With "Parks On The Air", "Summits On The Air", "Silos On The Air" etc etc.. being very popular these days for all Hams around the world.. Why not try it yourself. Last Saturday 2nd Oct after the club meeting.. Gerard, Roy, Craig & Peter, decided to hit the local Park only around 8k from the club rooms. The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve VK-2795 Well.. we had a great time.. and made around 12 contacts using my IC-705 running 10 watts and my EFHW, strung up through a tree. As the weather gets a little warmer, the club will be activating more sites.. So if you are interested in coming along or creating your own group.. Get in contact with Roy. You can also get involved in building your own UNUN Transformer so you can use a simple End Fed Half Wave Antenna. Click Here for details. Cheers. Craig. vk3ncr

This Saturday 8th Oct. Richard, VK3TXD will be visiting the club to demonstrate the FRC 100W Kit. The FRC100W Kit is the EFHW 100 watt version UNUN Transformer. So if you are interested in building a 100 watt version UNUN Transformer for a End Fed Half Wave Antenna.... Come on down to the club this Saturday. Deposits or full payment will be accepted on the day. As you know I have been away on a trip with my wife, and managed to play around with the FRC100W UNUN and wire.. Although I have always been a OCF antenna man... I must say that I have convinced that the EFHW running this UNUN Transformer is soooo much easier, especially the tuning of the antenna. Although this is a sample UNUN kit from Richard, it is extremely well made and very robust for park and home use. I'm converted that's for sure! Craig.. vk3ncr Kit Sample.. will have instructions..

Note Copied from WIA Facebook Page Clarification re Use of AX prefix: There has been some unhelpful statements made by a splinter AR group re a proposal to use the AX prefix for commemoration of the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II. These statements have caused much confusion and if the proposal is followed then it will result in radio amateurs operating illegally and risking prosecution. The regulations regarding the use of the AX prefix remain unchanged and DO NOT allow for legal use on this occasion. Whilst it is a significant and solemn occasion, worthy of appropriate commemoration, ACMAs formal advice on this matter is very clear that is NOT LEGAL to use the AX prefix on this occasion at this time - irrespective of whether it is a major or minor breach.

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