Last updated:
06 Jan 2017
CLUB MEMBERS - CONTESTS
We all enjoy a little competition
The Club has some friendly contests running and we encourage all members to join in.
Monday Night Net, Contesting to find the FOX! and our club Distance records for VHF/UHF & HF.
We often enjoy competing against our brother club in the BARC - Hervey Bay Interclub Challenge.
Monday Night 2M Net Contest
We record the Callsigns on the Monday night 2Metre net.
This Net has been running for many years thanks to our Moderator and tireless Host VK4JRO.
You'll find the net on 147.800MHz
You score points for attending and prizes are awarded at the end of the year.
Join in and become our most regular Monday Night Netter!
Club Distance Records
We'll consider distance records for any Frequency or Mode. Follow this link to our current club Member Records: VHF, UHF or HF Distance Records
The categories are Home station, Mobile or Handheld.
This contest acknowledges that our members enjoy a wide range of interest in the Amateur Field.
HF contesting appeals to those who go fishing and camping, they now have another excuses to also pack their radio gear as well.
Fox Hunts - finding the hidden transmitter
The FOX transmits on 145.700 Mhz and is active at different times of the day.
If you think you've found the Fox, contact the contest manager... if you're right... keep quiet [allow others to find] if wrong... you will receive a reply to "KEEP HUNTING".
Point are awarded for the first 3 finders; 3 points for 1st; 2 points for 2nd and 1 point for 3rd and prizes are awarded at the end of the year.
So there you go... keep an ear out for when the Fox is deployed and happy hunting.
Remember, all claims and enquiries to the Contest Manager at;
Interclub Contest with Hervey Bay Amateur Radio Club
This is a great contest with many laughs and good natured ribbing...
We all compete for the highest score in the Harry Angel Sprint contest and then the two club fight it out for a great Trophy!
You can follow the story if the Interclub Challenge and check the Buxton BBQ pages where we celebrate our wins and loses and presentation of the trophies.
All claims will be considered, so this is no time to be a shrinking violet.
If you make the contact you deserve to see your name immortalized in print.
If you require additional information please email
Why not join in the fun and submit your log to claim a record or just get onto Monday Night Net and try and take that record as well.
Contact Details for the Club
General enquiries, email the Secretary:
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