STRATHALBYN AMATEUR RADIO GROUP.
I am a member of the Strathalbyn Amateur Radio Group.
This is not a club as such, but rather, a small group of amateurs who catch up on a monthly basis.
This is not a club as such, but rather, a small group of amateurs who catch up on a monthly basis.
MEMBERS.
- Phil VK5ABD
- Det VK5DET
- Gary VK5DX
- Bob VK5HTG
- Robbie VK5MRS
- Michael VK5MTR
- Peter VK5PET
- Paul VK5PAS
- Joe VK5PWC
- Rick VK5RI
- Bill VK5WMK
MEETINGS.
MAY 2025.
We met at Echunga.
Peter VK5PET displayed his home brew 2m antenna.
There was further programming of our Baofeng handheld radios.
Peter VK5PET displayed his home brew 2m antenna.
There was further programming of our Baofeng handheld radios.
APRIL 2025.
The April 2025 meeting was held at my QTH.
I gave a short presentation on short wave listening and collecting QSL cards.
I gave a short presentation on short wave listening and collecting QSL cards.
You can find the Powerpoint handouts below....

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NOVEMBER 2024.
For our November 2024 meeting, we activated the Strathalbyn silo for the Silos On The Air (SiOTA) program.
MARCH 2024.
This was a VKFF park activation of the Mount George Conservation Park at Bridgewater.
This was a VKFF park activation of the Mount George Conservation Park at Bridgewater.
DECEMBER 2023.
The meeting was held at my QTH. We enjoyed coffee, cake & biscuits on our back verandah enjoying the view. I then showed some photos of the recent trip to Troubridge Island and also the VKFF National Get Together at Renmark. I then showed the group my shack extension and my Valiant VH Ranger.
The meeting was held at my QTH. We enjoyed coffee, cake & biscuits on our back verandah enjoying the view. I then showed some photos of the recent trip to Troubridge Island and also the VKFF National Get Together at Renmark. I then showed the group my shack extension and my Valiant VH Ranger.
MAY 2023.
The meeting was held at my QTH. We enjoyed a coffee and cake & biccies. Then showed my shack and antennas. I then gave a demonstration on FT8 & FT4.
The meeting was held at my QTH. We enjoyed a coffee and cake & biccies. Then showed my shack and antennas. I then gave a demonstration on FT8 & FT4.
FEBRUARY 2023.
The meeting was held at the home of Peter VK5PET at Strathalbyn.
Paul VK5PAS spoke about the recent activation of Troubridge Island as VK5TIL.
Paul VK5PAS spoke about the recent activation of Troubridge Island as VK5TIL.
SEPTEMBER 2022.
NOVEMBER 2021.