| Show and Tell - It's Your Moment |
Wednesday 06 September 2023 |
Wednesday 06 September 2023 |
Members and visitors are encouraged to bring along items of radio and electronic equipment or anything else that they find interesting and think that others would find interesting as well. It could be something that you have been working last week or something that you have had for decades. Variety is the spice of life.
The gathering is at the first Kyle Bay Scout Hall at Donnelly Park; Kyle Parade Connells Point, near South Hurstville. Doors open about 7:15pm for a 7:30 start. After the show and tell, members and visitors can have a chat and partake in the Tea, Coffee, biscuits, and cake.
For those who wish to come by public transport, take the 953 bus from Hurstville train station.
Details about all of the Society’s repeaters, along with the Society’s other activities, are on the website, www.sgars.org.
73 de Peter VK2EMU Publicity Officer, St George Amateur Radio Society
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Donnelly Park, Connells Point |
| VNA Festival - Share your experience |
Wednesday 04 October 2023 |
Wednesday 04 October 2023 |
At the last SGARS gathering a number of those present indicated they had used a Vector Network Analyser (VNA) which can be used to check, test and adjust various elements of amateur radio equipment such as cables, filters, cavities, antennas, antenuators etc.
This gathering will be a VNA Festival. Over the last few years, small and cheap VNAs; Vector Network Analyzers have become available to radio amateurs and experimenters. For decades, amateurs have used VSWR meters to tune antennas. These just show total power being reflected from an antenna. A Vector Network Analyzer will display both the magnitude and phase of signals to show the true impedance of a circuit. Members and visitors are encouraged to share their experience using a Vector Network Analyzer, and bring along your VNA project and demonstrate to others how a VNA can be a useful tool in the radio shack.
The gathering is at the First Kyle Bay Scout Hall at Donnelly Park; Kyle Parade Connells Point, near South Hurstville. Doors open about 7:15pm for a 7:30 start. After the show and tell, members and visitors can have a chat and partake in the Tea, Coffee, biscuits, and cake.For those who wish to come by public transport, take the 953 bus from Hurstville train station.
Details about all of the Society’s repeaters, along with the Society’s other activities, are on the website, www.sgars.org.
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Donnelly Park, Connells Point |
| Jamboree On The Air JOTA - Boree Regatta |
Friday 20 October 2023 |
Sunday 22 October 2023 |
Some good news, this year the combined guide and scout event, Endeavour Boree Regatta is returning to Bonna Point at Kurnell. The Boree committee would be pleased if Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) could once again be part of the land activities.
With COVID-19 still active in the community, there will be some changes to the way the JOTA radio station would operate, to try and keep everyone safe. Whilst the details are yet to be confirmed, changes would probably include reduced numbers in the radio tent at any one time, using hand sanitiser when handling a microphone, etc.
If your available over the weekend Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd or part thereof, the SGARS JOTA coordinator would pleased to hear from you. Besides having a passion to share the hobby of amateur radio, you would also need a current Working With Children Check. All radio equipment, antennas, power supplies etc will be provided.
Please take a few minutes to read this Information Sheet
Please indicate your expression of interest by email to jota_coordinator@sgars.org
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Bonna Point at Kurnell |
| Changes to Amateur Radio in Australia - What does it mean for you? |
Wednesday 01 November 2023 |
Wednesday 01 November 2023 |
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is proposing to change the amateur radio service from the current "apparartus licence" to a "class licence".
In this topsy, turvy world we live in, the only constant is change – and it is no different for Amateur Radio in Australia. The ACMA recently went on a public consultation spree regarding amateur radio addressing topics including:
- The proposed, new Class Licence Framework
- Proposed new qualifications framework
- Proposed new examination service framework
- Fees for service Cost Recovery Implementation Statement, and
- Satellite filing procedures.
Cameron McKay, VK2RA, a member of SGARS, formally responded to each of these items as part of the recent ACMA public consultation processes (currently under review by the ACMA) and will be presenting the proposed changes and his opinions on the benefits to the amateur radio while also highlighting some of the upcoming challenges and potential future opportunities at the St George Amateur Radio Society’s next gathering to be held on Wednesday 1st November 2023 at the Kyle Bay Sea Scouts Hall, Donnelly Park, Connells Point.The doors open at 7:30pm and both members and guests are welcome to attend. Afterwards members and visitors can have a chat and partake in the Tea, Coffee, biscuits, and cake.For those who wish to come by public transport, take the 953 bus from Hurstville train station.
Details about all of the Society’s repeaters, along with the Society’s other activities, are on the website, www.sgars.org.
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Donnelly Park, Connells Point |
| Licence Training and Assessment |
Saturday 25 November 2023 |
Sunday 26 November 2023 |
Training and Assessment for Amateur Radio Licence.
The St George Amateur Radio Society conducts Foundation courses and Licence assessments for all grades. The next training and assessment weekend is scheduled for November 2023; 25th and 26th at our training venue at Sutherland 2232.
Courses and assessments are run in compliance with current public health restrictions and COVIDsafe guidelines.
Foundation licence courses are held over a single weekend (Saturday and Sunday), being review of the Foundation Licence Manual, practical training, followed by assessment in theory, regulations and practical. Candidates will need to have read and be familiar with the contents of Foundation Licence Manual, prior to attending the weekend course.
Standard and Advanced licence assessments are held on Sunday. Candidates will need to have undertaken self study in theory and regulations prior to attending the assessment session.
Advance booking is necessary to meet the current lead time requirements of the government selected outsourced examination provider, AMC. Bookings required by COB Friday 10th November 2023. Late bookings cannot be accepted, as examination materials are provided specifically for each candidate.
For any further information please contact our education team via email to education@sgars.org
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Sutherland |
| SGARS End of 2023 Family BBQ |
Wednesday 06 December 2023 |
Wednesday 06 December 2023 |
SGARS members, family, friends and visitors are welcome to attend our end of year festivities commencing at 6pm with a family BBQ on the picturesque shore of Kyle Bay adjacent to our meeting rooms in Donnelly Park, Kyle Bay (near South Hurstville).
Sausage sandwiches will be available for $2.50 per sandwich, $1.00 per sandwich for children under 16 years old. Drinks 50 cents each.
For catering purposes, please email rsvp@sgars.org by Sunday 3rd December, with your response to the following questions:
Name:
Call Sign:
How many in your party?:
Under 16 Years Old:
16 years & older:
Total number of sausage sandwiches?:
Drink Preference:
Drink preference - For Cola or Lemonade specify Sugar or No Sugar. For Other please specify and we'll try to fulfil your request.
The chef can only cater for those who have pre-booked. Sorry we cannot accommodate walk-ins.
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Donnelly Park, Kyle Parade Connells Point |
| SGARS 2023 Annual General Meeting |
Wednesday 06 December 2023 |
Wednesday 06 December 2023 |
The Annual General Meeting of The St George Amateur Radio Society Inc will occur on Wednesday the 6th of December 2023, commencing at 7:45pm, at the Kyle Bay Scout Hall, Donnelly Park, Connells Point NSW 2221. Members should arrive at the meeting hall by 7.30 pm
Current SGARS Members should have already received the AGM Notification and Agenda along with relavent documents. If any member hasn't received this by email, then please immediatly contact Paul Howarth, SGARS Secretary by email secretary@sgars.org
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Donnelly Park, Kyle Parade Connells Point |
