Last week’s lecture on RADHAZ i.e. Radiation Hazards by Allan VK2EFM was most informative. It started with the basics of electromagnetic radiation e.g. the E-field (electric) and the H-field (magnetic) at 90 degrees to it. Basic calculations were shown, such as volts/metre from the E-field and amps/metre from the H-field. Did you know that it…
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There will be a Working Bee at the Club rooms next Saturday 27th October to spruce the place up, and all are invited. A report on yesterday’s technical lecture will appear next week. All meetings of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club are held at the club rooms in Dandaloo St, Kariong, just past the…
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We have now received further advice from ACMA in relation to licence fee cost Annual fee — $72.00 2 years — $141.00 3 years — $209.00 4 years — $277.00 5 years — $346.00 Licence fee variation — has increased from $41.00 to $49.00 These changes are effective as of 1st July.
The scheduled business meeting for April was due to be held on Friday 6th which is Easter Friday. Due to the holiday, it has been decided to reschedule the meeting for Friday 13th April 2012, commencing 19:30 hours. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
The CCARC took part in the recent contest near Warrah Trig on the Central Coast Peninsula near Patonga. Thanks to all who came up for an enjoyable if rather WET day! There was a lot less activity than last year when we were at Cap’n Cook’s Lookout, in fact we worked as much last year…
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The CCARC annual Wyong Field Day is being held on Sunday 26 February 2012. Once again the CCARC Field Day will be held at the Wyong Race Course on the Central Coast. Put it in your diary and we will see you there for another big day out in Amateur Radio.
Here are the details for this weekend’s CCARC involvement in this contest under the club call sign VK2EH/P. Contest: WIA Summer VHF/UHF Field Day contest. Date/time: the contest runs from Noon on Saturday 15th Jan to Noon on Sunday 16th Jan (local time). Meet-up details: Location: Captain Cooks Lookout, off Del Monte Place, Copacabana, QF56QM…
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Our monthly lectures are now listed on the calendar, usually the third Friday of each month. Check them out and come along and listen to some very interesting subjects. Go to our Calendar page.
Hope you all have a great Christmas, and all the best for 2011.
Please note the WIA Field Day is on this Saturday the 23rd October at the Mangrove Mountain Country Fair. The CCARC will be at the Mangrove Mountain Community Hall, cnr Waratah Rd and Wisemans Ferry Rd Mangrove Mountain. It starts at 10AM and goes all day. This is to celebrate 100 years activity of the…
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