from AR Magazine 1986 Feb page 52 -

"DEVIL NEWS FROM THE NW BRANCH
The Florians' broadcasts on RTTY are getting a
lot of response, and there are quite a number of
reports to hand.
The Map Reading exercises conducted by John
VK7ZPT have proved very popular (there were
three classes last year), and it is hoped to conduct
some more this year.
The branch has been looking into ways to cut
costs in amateur radio. VK7WZ thought it would
be handy to make boxes for projects and duly
made a bending device for this purpose. Whilst he
was visiting a local service department he
inquired of the fate of many washing machines
which were destined for the rubbish dump. He was
told he could take what he wanted and these
became boxes suitable for amateur radio projects.
VK7KY has been fortunate to locate a source of
old television receivers which are proving an
invaluable money saver for components, and in
some cases, some television cases can be used
for shelving.
The picnic to Bells Parade, Latrobe, during
November was a great success, particularly the
cricket match whicn was held on the banks of the
Mersey River.
Bob VK7NAI and his family together with John
VK3DJM and his mother were welcome visitors to
the event. John and his mother were touring
Tasmania and welcomed the opportunity to meet
the amateurs from the NW Branch.
Several video cameras were seen in operation
so there will probably be an interesting film night
at a meeting in the near future.
At the last meeting for 1985, the Annual General
Meeting, ladies were invited to attend. It was
pleasing to see nine wives present. Together with
three visitors and 28 members and associates, it
was good to see such a large attendance for the
occasion. Visitors were VK4APQ, VK7ZFH ex
VK5ZFH, and Daniel.
Officers read their reports for the preceding 12
months, and thanked members for their
assistance and support.
The Branch Award, which is in memory of Joan
Fudge VK7ZYL, a member who worked so
industriously for the Branch, was presented to
Tony VK7AX, for the help he has given to the club.

Officers for 1986 are: 
President — Bob VK7KAB; 
Vice-Presidents — Ross VK7WP and John VK7KDR; 
Treasurer Bruce VK7MB;
Secretary — Tony VK7AH: 
WICEN Co-ordinator — John VK7ZPT; 
Activities Officer — Greg VK7ZBT;
RTTY — Florian Biner; 
Weekly News Officer — Frank VK7ZFH; 
QSL Officer — Max VK7KY;
Publicity — Ron VK7RN; 
Librarian — Terry VK7BV. 
There are two positions not filled. 
Youth Affairs and Components and Equipment.
Arthur VK7SE; Ivan VK7XL; John VK7KDR,
Steve VK7EQ; Greg VK7ZBT and Frank VK7ZFH
were selected for the Broadcast Sub- Committee.

Max VK7KY is working industrially on a Club
OSL card design and he should just about have it
right by now.
Ron VK7RN, advised club members with
modems for computers to disconnect them during
storms. Storms can be very damaging as Ron has
discovered.
Congratulations to Andrew Hay, who is awaiting
the allocation of his limited call sign.
Many thanks to the people who have helped me
with the news for the past year, particularly my
wife Shirley and Greg VK7ZBT. 
Anyone with any news of interest please contact 
me or write to the club address: 
PO Box 194, Penguin, Tas. 7316.
Contributed by Max Hardstatl VK7KY
AR