Geelong Radio & Electronics Society
The Geelong Radio and Electronics Society was formed in August 1963 with 19 members, a group of Radio and Electronics enthusiasts whose aim was to foster and educate others in Electronics and Amateur Radio, which is still being carried out today.
Club Facilities and benefits
Fully operational HF, VHF and UHF Radio transmission.
Internet connection with full Web availability.
Computer group, (meets 1st. and 3rd. Fridays.)
Classes for all age groups in Basic Electronics to advanced Theory and Regulations with practical activities.
Well equipped work shop with test equipment for use by all members.
Conveniently located meeting room with separate Lounge, Library and Classroom.
Interesting syllabus items :-
GPS and Satellite navigation.
Fault finding and repair in Radio circuits Construction of VHF portable Antenna. Practical use of Oscilloscopes.
Construction of HF Screw Driver Antenna.
Guest Speakers talked on the following:-
KODAK Digital Photography.
Alternative energy sources.
ROBOTICS.
Automotive Electronic Systems for the future.
LINUX computer operating system.
We also visited the following:-
Ford Motor Co. Robotics plant.
Deakin University Computer facility. QANTAS Avalon aircraft maintenance.
S.E.S Headquarters at Corio.
Our syllabus is planned 6 months ahead.
In conjunction with Geelong Rotary we Maintain the display at The Historic and Antique Radio Museum located in the Old Geelong Gaol In Myers Street Geelong.
You are invited to attend this display on all open days.
We extend to you an open invitation to attend any of our meetings, and look forward to WELCOMING you.
Should you desire to become a member our fees are as follows:-
Full Membership $40.00
Associate Membership $20.00
Student Membership $10.00 .,
All fees include Education Classes and the use of ALL Equipment.
Find out more about Amateur Radio Visit the following Web Sites.
Wireless Institute of Victoria www.wia.org.au
Historical radio society of Australia www.hrsa.asn.au
Radio Amateurs or 'HAMS' use two way radio stations from their Homes, Cars, Boats, Radio Clubs and outdoors to communicate with others across Town or across the World.
Many thousands of Australians and Millions Worldwide enjoy the benefits of Amateur Radio.
You also can become an Amateur Radio operator by passing a simple test in Theory and Regulations.
Morse Code is NO longer a requirement, but a Test is still available if you wish to use this facility.
"Curious to know how things work"?
Whether it is building Radio transmitters, Erecting Antennas or exploring new ways to link computers via radio,
'GRES' HAMS in Geelong are doing it. There are many different kinds of Amateur Radio activities.
Then there are the competitive activities like, Radio Contesting, Amateur Radio Direction Finding (which is like Orienteering using a Radio). Some bounce radio signals off the Moon, others talk by using the Satellites while others communicate locally by using Signal repeaters.
The practical and dedicated works carried out by Amateur operators.
Here in Geelong we can provide Emergency Radio communications in the event of Flood, Bush Fire or Natural Disaster through the WlCEN Organisation
(Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network).
We also provide Radio communication for the Otway Challenge Bike ride, for the Heart Foundation, The Bellarine 100Km bike ride for the
LUPUS Foundation, and in partnership with the Ballarat Amateur Radio Group radio communications for the MARS Challenge a triathlon (Run, Ride and Canoe Paddle) from Ballarat to Barwon Heads.
The unique feature about Amateur Radio is its Practicality.
As you can see there are so many different Activities From which you can choose. Unlike CB Radio Operators, Radio Amateurs may use High power on a
Wide selection of Frequencies and Bands .Amateurs also build and modify Equipment to facilitate the usage of these Radio Bands.
Syllabus for Jan to July 2007
Thursday Jan 25 Steam engines and models
Thursday Feb 1 Cavities
Thursday Feb 8 Picaxe
Thursday Feb 15 WICEN Brief MARS Challenge
Thursday Mar 1 Visit Wattsonia Radio Museum
Thursday Mar 8 John Moyle Preparation
Thursday Mar 15 Soldering
Thursday Mar 22 Guest Speaker R.F.I D.
Thursday Mar 29 General Meeting
Thursday Apr 5 Easter no meeting
Thursday Apr 12 Shack Visit
Thursday Apr 19 Valve Radio Servicing
Thursday Apr 26 Visit by Ballarat Radio Group
Thursday May 3 Radio Servicing - Pratical
Thursday May 17 Guest Speaker APRS
Thursday May 24 Radio Servicing Pratical
Thursday May 31 General Meeting - Film
Thursday June 7 Visit Ford Motor Co.
Thursday June 14 Antenna Matching
Thursday June 28 Pie Night
Thursday July 5 2M Yagi testing
Thursday July 12 Nattae night & clean up
Thursday July 19 Annual General Meeting
Registered No. A9437
Po Box 501 Belmont 3216
Telephone 5243 7595
Club Rooms : 237a High Street Belmont
rear of Belmont Youth Club
Email vaycgres@netlink.com.au
President Keith Vriens VK3AFI
ph. 5281 2264
Vice President Neil Wnter VK3XLJ
ph, 5241 9591
Secretary Keith Strickland VK3XKS
ph. 5243 5184
Treasurer John Collins VK3TKH
ph. 5243 0075
Club Meetings every Thursday
8 PM (2000hrs)