1984 Tasmanian AR Magazines News Articles

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from AR Magazine 1984 May page 49 -

Tasmanian News

"HAMFEST 84"
The AGM of the Tasmanian Division of the
WIA was held at Penguin on the NW Coast on
17th March, and in conjunction with it a
general get-together was organised by Max Hardstaff SK 
VK7KMF became VK7KY from the NW Branch, under the title
Of "HAMFEST 84".
A display in the Penguin Town Hall was the
headquarters on both days. Displays totalled
eight. On both days Geoff Clarke VK7WZ SK, Tony Bedelph
VK7AX, Syd Medford VK7SF SK, Andrew Perkins VK7ZAP became VK7KAP, Peter
Westerhof VK2NPW was VK1NPW and VK7ZBT Greg Stammers had displays,
and there was a combined stand of members.
There were two special displays, on Saturday
Coastal Computers, and on Sunday DOC.
All displays were extremely well presented
and consisted of ATV equipment from Mt
Duncan VK7RAD/VK7RMD, RTTY, Slow Scan and Video all set
up and operating. Coastal Computers had
computer demonstrations going at their stand
and on Sunday the DOC stand was fully
equipped. A CW contest was organised and
controlled by DOC. One section was won by
Geoff Clarke VK7WZ SK for speed and the other Bill Bower 
VK7AV for accuracy.
There was another stand displaying the
Home Brew Competition, and this was won by
Phillip Barnard VK7JJ, with a Portable ATV Transmitter
designed and built by him, (not from a kit).
Last but by no means least VK7ZLB Lionel Bird had a
stand representing FM Radio.
Saturday evening was devoted to a Dinner
at the Neptune Hotel in Penguin, and had an
attendance of thirty-three adults and six
children. The meal was considered very good
by all, and entertainment organised by Arthur Trevaskis
VK7SE was very well accepted. Arthur sang
and played guitar, as did Kim Hardstaff, and
they were accompanied by James (Arthur's
son) on drums.
In all the week-end went well and was
enjoyed by all who attended.
Congratulations and thank you to all involved
for a fine effort.


From AR Magazine June 1984 pages 44 and 45 -
NEW TV REPEATER
Arthur Trevaskis VK7SE writes all the way from
Penguin. Tasmania, to mention that their
repeater VK7RTV (444.25 in, 426.25 out) has
been running since October 1983. Solar cell
powered, it is sited on Mount Duncan on the
northwest coast, and some 45 minutes’ walk
from the nearest spot reachable by car. Every
component of the repeater had to be carried
by humans up a steep and rough bush track —
but it was well worth it!
from CQ-TV No 125