<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The net was opened at 2030 hrs on 3.6 MHz.<br></div>NCS Gerard ck3ger, operating portble from Worsley Road Bangholme.<br></div>Band conditions fine, some static, base noise S6, 18 deg C. overcast.<br><br></div>Stations checking in were Ken vk3ala, Peter, vk3yg, Ian vk3yea (c/o), John vk3zrx, Ian vk3ifm, John vk3xd, Tim vk3mit (c/o), David vk3vp (c/o), Tim vk3bcn c/o.<br></div><div>Apology received for Ken 3FKD via Peter 3YG<br></div><div><br></div>All stations were loud and clear,<br><br></div>Matters discussed:<br></div><div>Pajero challenge on 27/28 February, North of Walhalla. prepare to use 6m, as there is a 6m repeater in the area (Aberfeldy).<br></div><div>John 3zrx was testing a recently repaired FT707. Sounds ok, but a bit high in frequency on tx.<br></div><div>John 3xd talked about the Wombat 100 mountain bike event on April 12th. Further info is being prepared. Similar to last year. Early start 0700.<br></div><div>No info was received as yet for the MAD bike ride, normally early April.<br></div><div>John xd to investigate. Information received since indicates that there will be NO MAD bike ride this year, and possibly years thereafter.<br><br></div><div>A data burst sounding like Winmor came through on the frequency around 2050 hr. Possibly a Wicen operator using an incorrect mode?<br><br></div><div>Peter 3yg mentioned a possible event in March in the Yea area. Ian vk3yea can you please confirm or deny?<br><br></div><div>Due to a clash with commitments for Ian 3IFM, next weeks NCS will be Peter vk3yg.<br><br></div><div>The net was closed at 2110 hr.<br></div><div><br></div>Upcoming events:<br></div><span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">Saturday March 28th 2015</span></span><br>
Pajero Challenge<br>
Walhalla Area<br>
Contact: Dirk Versluys VK3FPAJ phone: 03 9879 8384<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:versluys@optusnet.com.au">versluys@optusnet.com.au</a><br>
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<span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">Sunday April 12th 2015</span></span><br>
Wombat 100 Mountain Bike Event<br>
Woodend - Wombat State Forest<br>
Contact: John Weir VK3XD phone: 03 9431 0667<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:zzrvelec@bigpond.net.au">zzrvelec@bigpond.net.au</a><br>
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<span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">Sunday May 3rd 2015</span></span><br>
Kenda Motorcycle Rally<br>
Rubicon<br>
Contact: Peter Weeks VK3YZP phone: 03 5772 1454<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:weeksradio@virtual.net.au">weeksradio@virtual.net.au</a><br><br></div>In addition to this, not on the WicenVic calendar as yet, is a new/old event called Sunraysia 600, on 11/12 April (the same weekend as the Wombat 100):<br><br><span class="im"><font face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt"><div> </div>
<div>Sunraysia 600 Off-road event, (similar to SeaLake Mallee
Rally), 1<font size="1"><span style="font-size:7.3pt"><sup>st</sup></span></font>
Rnd of the AORC and VORC.</div>
<div>Looking for operators Sat 11<font size="1"><span style="font-size:7.3pt"><sup>th</sup></span></font> and
Sunday 12th of April (weekend after Easter).</div>
<div>Located at Keera Station 10Km’s Mildura side of Lake
Culluleraine, camping on-site Start/<font color="#1F497D">F</font>inish
or on location.</div>
<div>2m voice, 70cm Packet (TRAK)</div>
<div>If interested for more details please contact me.</div>
<div>Peter Norris VK3JUG <br></div><div>email <a href="mailto:Peter.Norris@police.vic.gov.au">Peter.Norris@police.vic.gov.au</a><br><br><br></div></span></font></span><span class="im"><font face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt"><div><br><br></div></span></font></span><br></div>