As part of work to clean up the Clubroom, a number of surplus items are being made available for sale by tender to financial REAST members. Further details will be posted over the coming week so stay tuned and keep an eye on your email or the site!

This contest commemorates the Amateurs who died during World War II and is designed to encourage friendly participation and help improve the operating skills of participants. It is held on the weekend closest to the 15th August, the date on which hostilities ceased in the southwest Pacific area.

A perpetual trophy is awarded annually to the Australian state or territory with the best performance. The name of the winning State or Territory is inscribed on the trophy, and that State or Territory then holds the trophy for 12 months. The winning State or Territory is also given a certificate, as are leading entrants.

More details are available on the WIA Web Site at http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest/

REAST has scheduling Foundation training on the 3rd Saturday of every second month. That is February, April, June August, October and December. If interested then contact Reg on email [email protected] or phone mobile 0417 391 607 if you wish to participate. The training manual used for this training - "Your Entry into Amateur Radio" is available from the Caltex Service Station - Corner of Amy St and Main Road Moonah for $35 Cash. (73, Reg, VK7KK)

As part of National Science Week there is an Open Day planned at the Telescope and Grote Reber Museum.

Learn about the science of radio astronomy and the history of Grote Reber, experience the Telescope Control Room and view the 26m dish antenna at this annual event. A great day out for families, with tours of the facility, 3D movies, face painting, BBQ, water rockets and many other events.

One of the challenges of growing the hobby is engaging new members from an ever increasingly diverse community.

Training Officer Louise Adams from Equal Opportunity Tasmania will this month be presenting an overview of discrimination law, lead a discussion into respectful and inclusive practices, and provide tips on recognising and dealing with discriminatory or inappropriate behaviour.

Please come along to the REAST clubroom on top of the Queens Domain for this topic.

You've now got the radios, but how does DMR Work? Whats a Talk Group? Scott VK7HSE will be presenting at our October presentation night to demystify the technical details of DMR Radio. This is one of the presentations that should not be missed. This presentation is expected to happen on Wednesday 3rd October @ 7.30pm. We're not quite sure if we will be live streaming it yet, so we strongly advised that if you are interested to please turn up!

REAST has scheduling Foundation training on the 3rd Saturday of every second month.

That is February, April, June August, October and December.

If interested then contact Reg on email [email protected] or phone mobile 0417 391 607 if you wish to participate.

The training manual used for this training - "Your Entry into Amateur Radio" is available from the Caltex Service Station - Corner of Amy St and Main Road Moonah for $35 Cash.

(73, Reg, VK7KK)

Can't make it to Hamfest or need a bit of extra cash to buy things at the Hamfest? REAST is having a radio and electronic car boot sale & BBQ on Sunday November 4th from 10am (right after the broadcast) through to 2pm.

There is no car boot fee for sellers and at the BBQ sausages and hamburgers with bread and sauce will be $2ea. So far we look to be having all sorts of things for sale from radios to computer bits and basically anything that has something electronic in it. Please no general goods. For more information please contact by email [email protected]

I think we can all agree that the weather this week has for the most part been more like "outside weather" and our hobby now has some great ways to get active outside. REAST's next presentation on Wednesday November 7th will see a panel of experts talk on going portable with the hobby. From preparing for a successful field trip to lessons learnt from less-than-successful expeditions, this evening will be definitely one for anyone who likes taking their radio out of the house. We look forward to seeing you there at 7.30pm! Youtube stream Link: https://youtu.be/_ucontwL2Yk