Centre Victoria RadioFest No.3
Club corner
Amateur Radio Victoria
a state-wide membership organisation. Its activities include an extensive repeater network, education – training and licence assessment service, a weekly F-Troop net to help new radio amateurs get started, IMD/ILLW & JOTA, and the Centre Victoria RadioFest.
http://www.amateurradio.com.au
Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association ALARA
Was formed in 1975 with a mission to encourage women's interest and active participation in amateur radio.
http://www.alara.org.au/
Australian Vintage Radio Society Inc
A group focused on the enjoyment of collecting and preservation of Radio/Electronic equipment, related skills and information.
http://avrs.org.au
Bendigo Astronomical Society
a very active, high profile group that began in 1988 and promotes astronomy to the general public.
http://www.bdas.net
CQ Magazine Awards
QSL checking with Allan Greening VK3PA
http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com
CW Operators' QRP Club
Established in 1983 this club has Australia-wide membership of those who enjoy low power Amateur Radio in all its forms. Included in its display will be some QRP gear and the Low-Key newsletter. Come and talk to the Editor Murray Lewis VK3EZM with your ideas for articles or become a member of this strong special interest group.
Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Amateur Radio Club
World famous for its tapped HF mobile whip antenna.
http://www.qsl.net/vk3frc
Historical Radio Society of Australia
This group of enthusiasts is committed to the preservation of our radio heritage. With over 1000 members including special interest groups devoted to receiver collection, early television, sound equipment, valves, cabinets, test equipment, military, aviation and amateur radio. See its historical display.
Macedon Ranges ARC
Australia’s newest radio club is eager to be part of the Centre Victoria RadioFest which is being staged right in its backyard. Within hours of setting up a formation steering committee the Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio has a trestle table in the Club Corner precinct. Drop by, learn more about it and if you live in the Macedon Ranges then please do consider becoming a member.
RECOM
The communications arm of the Australian Red Cross whose members are dedicated radio amateurs using innovative digital communications in times of disasters including bushfires, floods and tropical cyclones.
Scout Radio Electronics Service Unit (SRESU)
Established to provide radio and electronics related services to Scouts Australia, Victorian Branch. Includes health and welfare communications for large Scouting
activities, amateur radio training and licence classes, and coordination of the Jamboree on The Air and Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI) in Victoria.
http://www.sresu.asn.au
The Royal Australian Corp of Signals Museum
Will have a display of military communications. Come along and see it plus learn more about the important heritage conservation and education role undertaken by the museum.
Wireless Institute of Australia
No matter where you are get involved in celebrating the Centenary of Organised Amateur Radio in Australia. The WIA display at the Centre Victoria RadioFest will include sales of a limited range of Centenary memorabilia and a selection from the WIA bookshop. Chat with WIA Directors about anything to do with the Institute and Amateur Radio.
