Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club (BMARC) in Glenbrook, New South Wales | Community organisation

Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club (BMARC)

Locality: Glenbrook, New South Wales

Address: 4 Moore Street 2773 Glenbrook, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bmarc.org/

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25.01.2022 Just a reminder that the December BMARC meeting will be the clubs Christmas meeting. Please bring along a plate to share and the BBQ will be set up and hot for those that would like to cook their own meat. There will be tea, coffee and soft drinks provided and a Christmas hamper will be the lucky door prize. If you have got a project that you have been working on, please bring it along for a bit of show and tell. The club will be open around 18:30 for a 19:00 kick off.

22.01.2022 Updates to meetings over the Easter period. The BMARC clubhouse is normally open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. However, due to the Easter weekend falling on the second Saturday the opening hours/days of the Clubhouse for the rest of April are as follows:-... Saturday & Sunday 8th & 9th - CLOSED - Foundation weekend NO CANDIDATES Wednesday 12th - OPEN - 10am to 2pm (contact Ron on [email protected] to confirm) Wednesday 12th - Standard/Advanced upgrade evening class IN RECESS FOR EASTER. Saturday 15th - CLOSED - Easter Saturday Wednesday 19th - OPEN for Standard/Advanced upgrade evening class 7pm - 9pm Saturday 22nd - CLOSED Wednesday 26th -OPEN for Standard/Advanced upgrade class 7pm - 9pm Saturday 29th - OPEN between 10am and 2pm.

22.01.2022 It is with sadness that I write this post to let people know that Danny Clark, VK2WLS passed away on Sunday. I will pass on information regarding the funeral once it has been announced. Vale Danny, VK2WLS

21.01.2022 Just some updates. Hoang Dinh will be speaking on the Internet of Things on Friday 1st October at 7:30pm. JOTA will be running via Zoom and online platforms from Saturday 16th October to Sunday 17th October. In December, we are hoping to do a face-to-face Foundation Licence weekend

18.01.2022 This year the Annual General Meeting of the Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club will be held on Friday 5th May, 2017 at the Club rooms, 4 Moore Street, GLENBROOK, NSW.

18.01.2022 Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club (BMARC) Winterfest/Open Day - Sunday 20 August, from 9.00 am to 4pm. This will be held in the Clubhouse at Moore street. Here is your opportunity to clean out your shack. You may bring radio-related items to sell or give away. A sausage sizzle lunch will be available From 11am to 2pm Please contact the Secretary, Irene VK2VAN on 0438 606 740 for querie

17.01.2022 The Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club will be holding a mini-Winterfest (or Trash 'n' Treasure Day) this winter. Date: Sunday 4th September, 2016 Gates open at 0900hr... Location: 4 Moore Street, GLENBRROK Entry $5 (Lucky door prize) Tables $15 each There will be a sausage sizzle ($2.50 for a sausage roll & $1.50 for drinks) There will be a club sale table and also a giveaway table. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK A TABLE CONTACT THE CLUB SECRETARY Irene van Ekris telephone: 02 9606 7404 or 0438 606 740

16.01.2022 The next meeting will be on Friday the 4th August doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 start and on Saturday the 5th August doors open at 10am.The weekend of 12/13 August will be a Foundation course.

16.01.2022 This coming weekend is the Remembrance Day Contest.The RD contest commences at 03.00 UTC (1.00 PM Sydney time) for a period of 24 hours. Further information and contest rules can be found at the WIA web site. SKCC Weekend Sprintathon 1200Z, Aug 12 to 2359Z, Aug 13 Geographic Focus: Worldwide Participation: Worldwide... Awards: Worldwide Mode: CW Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m Find rules at: http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_act/weekend_sprintathon/ Maryland-DC QSO Party 1600Z, Aug 12 to 2400Z, Aug 13 Status: Active Geographic Focus: United States/Canada state/province QSO party Participation: Worldwide Mode: CW, Phone, Digital Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, 2, 432 Find rules at: http://mdcqsoparty.w3vpr.org//Maryland_QSO_Party_Rules_201 SARTG WW RTTY Contest 0000Z, Aug 19 to 1600Z, Aug 20 Status: Active Mode: RTTY Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m Find rules at: http://www.sartg.com/contest/wwrules.htm ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest 0600 local, Aug 19 to 2400 local, Aug 20 Status: Active Mode: Any Bands: 10 GHz to light Find rules at: http://www.arrl.org/10-ghz-up North American QSO Party, SSB 1800Z, Aug 19 to 0600Z, Aug 20 Status: Active Geographic Focus: North America Participation: Worldwide Awards: North America Mode: SSB Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m ind rules at: http://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf

16.01.2022 here are some activities we have done over the past two or so years. bunnings barbeques, education weekends, WICEN involvements, christmas parties, open clubhouse days and training weekends

16.01.2022 The Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club will be holding a mini-Winterfest (or Trash ‘n’ Treasure Day) Date: Sunday 4th September, 2016.... Location: BMARC Clubrooms located at, Number 4 Moore Street, GLENBROOK.. Travelling from Sydney, turn right at the Glenbrook traffic lights on the Great Western Highway into Hare St, and Moore St is the first on the right. For those coming from the west, turn left at the traffic lights. Gates will open at 0900hr’ Ticketed entry fee of $5, as there will be a lucky door prize for one lucky attendee. Sellers tables are $15 each. Clubs or individuals will need to contact the Secretary to book a spot. A sausage sizzle will be available ($2.50 for a sausage sandwich, & $1.50 for drinks) There will be a BMARC sale table and also a giveaway table. More information will be available on the Club website at; www.bmarc.org

14.01.2022 October meeting Friday 6th.Saturday 7th.Foundation weekend 14/15. German Telegraphy Contest 0700Z-0959Z, Oct 3 CW Bands: 80, 40m SARL 80m QSO Party 1700Z-2000Z, Oct 5 SSB Bands: 80m Only... Oceania DX Contest, Phone 0800Z, Oct 7 to 0800Z, Oct 8 Phone Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m SKCC Weekend Sprintathon 1200Z, Oct 7 to 2359Z, Oct 8 CW Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m See more

14.01.2022 For those interested the VK Shires contest is on this weekend. Hope to hear some members

12.01.2022 Amateur Radio: Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club Inc. (BMARC) was established in 1958 and provides a focal point for the Amateur Radio community in the Blue Mountains and surrounding areas. Members share information about the many diverse fields encompassed by the fascinating hobby of Amateur Radio including competitions, construction, education, satellite, and of course using radio to talk to the world. Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month at the old Glenbrook Scout Hall, 4 Moore St, Glenbrook.. Visitors are welcome to come along to a couple of meetings to try us out before joining. www.bmarc.org Details: Rick on 0424966206

11.01.2022 The funeral service for Danny Clark, VK2WLS will be held at 2pm on Tuesday 11th July at Richmond Lawn Cemetery - 92 Dight St, Richmond 2753.

10.01.2022 hi everyone on 3rd September, Darren Spoor will be presenting a talk on Energy Systems at the clubs 7:30pm meeting. Please check the website for more details

08.01.2022 BMARC EDUCATION. BMARC will be running a foundation course on the weekend of the 10th and 11th of December. This is a great time to put your name down and gain your foundation licence. For more information contact the club secretary at [email protected]

04.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all, stay safe and have a great day.

04.01.2022 THE Next General Meeting OF 2017 WILL BE 7th April 2017. WE HAVE A NEW START TIME FOR 2017 DOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM FOR A 7.30 PM START.... THE SATURDAY MEETING WILL BE THE FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY EACH MONTH 10AM TO 2PM. WE ARE ALSO OPENING ON SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 10 AM TO 2 PM.

03.01.2022 BMARC are running a foundation course weekend on the 8th and 9th of October. For more information check out the club website at www.bmarc.org

02.01.2022 The first Friday night meeting for the club will be on Friday 5th February 2021 at the BMARC club room, 4 Moore Street, Glenbrook. Due to the current COVID situation, meeting participants are required to wear face masks. A supper will be provided after the meeting as well. The first Foundation licence training and assessment weekend for 2021 will be held at the BMARC clubrooms on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th February, 2021. Training and exams will be held for new radio amateu...rs and exams will be available for anyone who wishes to upgrade to Standard or Advanced licences. If you would like to attend the meeting on Friday 5th February or sit for any of the upcoming examinations contact the club secretary, Irene VK2VAN. Her contact details as well as any other information you wish to know about the club can be found on the club’s webpage at www.bmarc.org

02.01.2022 Amateur Radio Foundation training course at the Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club. Dear All, this is little reminder about the forthcoming Amateur Radio Foundation training course to be run on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 12 and 13 August, 2017.... The venue will be 4 Moore Street, Glenbrook 2773. Please arrive at 8.30am for a 9am start. The day should finish by about 5pm. Saturday will comprise training and on Sunday there will be an hour's revision followed by the theory and practical exams. You will be examined individually on practical aspects, so bring a book to read while you are waiting. You will need to bring :-) Your copy of the Foundation Manual entitled "Your Entry Into Amateur Radio". IT IS VITAL THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL BEFORE YOUR ATTEND THE TRAINING. PLEASE PURCHASE THE BOOK FROM THE WIA BEFORE YOU COME. The Blue Mountains Club also has copies for sale for $25, please contact the Education Officer, Jan VK2FEB by return email, to secure a copy. Lunch for Saturday & Sunday [tea & coffee is provided]. A notepad and pen/pencil YOU WILL NEED SOME FORM OF PHOTO IDENTIFICATION - This is particularly important for any person who does not hold a drivers license. Student Photo ID, Passport is fine. A 35 X 45mm passport size colour photo. This MUST be on quality photo paper. Photos printed on plain paper are NOT acceptable. There is a $10 donation asked for the Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club clubhouse. Membership forms will be available on the day. There will be a fee for the examination and for a callsign allocation. Information about the Foundation licence can be found on the WIA website here http://www.wia.org.au/licenses/foundation/about/ Information on the other fees is here http://bmarc.org/content/education. Please bring $10 cash for the club donation; for payment of the other costs (eg the exam and assessment) a credit card payment is preferred. Looking forward to meeting you all,

01.01.2022 The next meeting will be on the 7th July doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Irene vk2 van will give a talk on the wia conference with some photo that were taken.The next Foundation weekend is the 12th/13th August.See the web page for more details. www.bmarc.org also check the web page for upcoming contest . Club rooms open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10am till 2pm. Rick Allan vk2cme President BMARC