Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club Australia Inc
Registered No A0042780C

RAOTC

Luncheons

 

Melbourne March 2025 Luncheon

The Melbourne March 2025 luncheon will be held at the Caulfield RSL on Thursday 27th March at 1200 hours for a 1230 start.

The guest speaker will be Nigel Holmes VK3DZ. His presentation is titled 'Radio Australia, CSIR and the ionosphere'.

This will cover the role of the Shepparton International High Frequency Transmitting Station (IHFTS) in carrying Radio Australia for 74 years is known to many. Less well known is its role in research of the ionosphere and reflecting HF transmissions from the Moon's surface. The illustrated talk will outline the research and the mechanisms
used to achieve this feat.

The Caulfield RSL offers a two course meal at a cost of $36.00 per head. Soft drink, beer, wine and other drinks can be purchased from the bar.Tea and coffee can be purchased downstairs.

RAOTC members are welcome to bring a friend, but we must have firm bookings to ‘RAOTC Luncheon, PO Box 107, Mentone 3194 no later than Wednesday, 19th March 2025. You can also book using email or telephone, and  please see the page Payment of money to the RAOTC.

Please note-: We will not be able to accept payment on the day.



Any queries to be addressed to the Administrative Officer via email - :  

Perth Luncheon

The popular and well attended monthly luncheons for RAOTC members and friends in and around Perth are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Following on from previous discussions, a number of members attended the RAOTC Luncheon at the High Wycombe Bar and Grill on Tuesday 11th March. At  the conclusion of the lunch, a unanimous decision was made to attend the High Wycombe Bar and Grill for the Tuesday 8th April RAOTC Luncheon, starting at the usual time of 1130 WAST and this was duly booked by Alasdair VK6ATX. Phil VK6ZKO, will not be able to attend either the 8th April or the 13th May lunches due to other commitments.

The High Wycombe Bar and Grill, is located at High Wycombe Village Shopping Centre, 530 Kalamunda Road, High Wycombe. The extensive Standard menu may be viewed on the High Wycombe Bar and Grill web site. https://highwycombebarandgrill.com.au/  and the current seniors menu has previosly been circulated.
There is ample parking available in the adjacent car park.

The venue is accessible by public transport via the train to High Wycombe Station, linking with Bus Route 276 (Transperth Bus Timetable #109), and alighting on Kalamunda Road near the corner of Cyril Road approximately 300 metres from the venue. it would be appreciated if Alasdair could be notified of those planning to attend, to ensure that adequate seating is provided. We look forward to seeing many of you at the April RAOTC Luncheon,

Alasdair’s email address is vk6kif@bigpond.com

Adelaide Luncheon

None currently planned



 

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