1961 amateur exhibition

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W.1LA. EXHIBIT AT HOBART

The Tasmanian Division of the W.IA.
staged an exhibit at a recent Hobbies
and Careers Exhibition organised by
the Hobart Junior Chamber of Com-
merce in the City Hall, Hobart, from
dth to 9th September. Being during the
school holidays, the exhibition was well
attended by both children and adults
alike—emphasis seemed to be on car-
eers, other exhibits being provided by

Operation was on 80, 40, 6 and 2
metres under the call of VKTWI/P.
V.h.f. only was used throughout the day,
both around the town and, using a
walkie-talkie on 2 metres, to points
around the hall. Mike VK7ZAV did a
marathon job through the period and

was reinforced by others when possible.

Gear on display included QSL cards
and certificates, converted and uncon-

the Services, various government de-
partments, plus private enterprise.

We received very good _ publicity,
signed quite a few new members, were
featured by the local commercial t.v.
station, and had an “interview” re-
corded, via Amateur Radio, and re-
broadcast over a local national radio
station.

verted disposal gear, Ross Hull and R.D.
Trophies, plus various bits and pieces.

A special QSL card will be issued
to all stations contacted.

Pictured is the exhibit and some of
the v.h.f. boys, from left: Wilf VK7ZAQ,
Mike VK7ZAV, Reg VKT7ZAO, and
extreme right, Bryan VK7ZBE.