Hamfest 84 NW AR magazine

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from AR Magazine 1984 May page 49 -

Tasmanian News
Max Hardstaff, VK7KMF
8 Glenburn Crescent,
Sulphur Creek, Tas 7316

"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
VK7KMF 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 VK7WZ, Tony
VK7AX, Syd VK7SF, Andrew VK7ZAP, Peter
Westerhof and 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, RTTY, Slow Scan and Video all set
up and operating. Coastal Computers had
computer demonstrationsgoing at theirstand
and on Sunday the DOC stand was fully
equipped. A CW contest was organised and
controlled by DOC. One section was won by
Geoff VK7WZ for speed and the other Bill
VK7AV for accuracy.
There was another stand displaying the
Home Brew Competition, and this was won by
Phillip VK7JJ, with a Portable ATV Transmitter
designed and built by him, (not from a kit).
Last but by no means least VK7ZLB 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
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.