[EVENT] QRP by the Bay (Melbourne)  - Page 1
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author: vk3yedotcom
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 28, 2013, 07:38:27 pm
content: (this event may appeal to those who like homebrew portable radio eqipment or outdoors transmitting and will be in the Melbourne area)A 'QRP by the Bay' gathering will be held on Saturday November 9 at Chelsea beach, 30km south of Melbourne.Details are as follows:Format: Informal gathering. If you can, please bring one item of portable, homebrew or interesting radio or electronic gear (or antenna), with show and tell from 3:30pm. And maybe circuits to hand out if relevant. We may set up a portable station from approx 4:30pm depending on interest.Date: Saturday November 9, 2013Time: from 3pm local. Stay as short or long as you like.Location: Victory Park, Camp St, Chelsea.Food: Some nibbles will be provided. Feel free to bring more.Venue, facilities and transport: By the bay 30km south of Melbourne. Grassed areas near water. Free barbecues and shelter if wet. Playground for children. Parking nearby (eg supermarket). Trains every 10 min (Frankston line) or direct buses from Doncaster, Nunawading, Glen Waverley or Springvale (902) every 30 min.(there is no cost, but please RSVP either by pm or on this thread so I can gauge numbers)

author: vk3yedotcom
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2013, 08:55:04 am
content: For those whose coming (or tenatively coming) on Saturday.The weather forecast isn't great; 17 deg & rain.There are sheltered tables/seats at Victory Park but if it's raining sideways we'll move to a nearby venue (advised to those who've RSVPd).At this stage it looks like an attendance of about 6 - 12. I'll bring along some homebrew gear as will others. Others are welcome, even if you're more into electronics than radio (but please RSVP).

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2013, 10:26:31 am
content: holy cr**p, 17C, when it gets that low I put an extra blanket on the bed.

author: vk3yedotcom
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 07:40:29 pm
content: I'm pleased to report the inaugural event was most successful and will not be the last.The next one will be Saturday February 8, 2014. Same time and same place as above.If you weren't there first time around, here is what you missed!

author: vk3yedotcom
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2014, 08:34:04 pm
content: And we're doing it again this summer. All details same as above but it's Sat Nov 8, 2014.The suggested theme is portable DX antennas. So think about something, build it and bring it along.

author: vk3yedotcom
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2015, 08:37:19 pm
content: November's was a great success with record attendance (20 - 30 present).Here's the video:We're doing it again next month. Same place and time. Saturday February 14, 2015.The event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/923023547708264/Please RSVP there or here if coming.Peter

author: vk3yedotcom
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2015, 08:54:07 pm
content: If you've missed the last few, the good news is there's one on TODAY, Saturday August 14, 2015.Still 3pm at Victory Park, Chelsea beach.This time we'll have VHF SSB going to work stations in the VHF Field Day.I'll bring along some homebrew gear as well.More details at:https://www.facebook.com/events/698958660206329/