[Wswss] [Moon-net] New VHF-SHF radio group formed - Pacific VHF-SHF Radio Group

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

FYI...VY 73, Lance

On 4/9/2010 11:59 PM, Simon Lewis wrote:
>
> Dear VHF-SHF Colleague,
>
> We would like to inform you of a new
> group that we recently formed to support the Pacific VHF-SHF Operator.
>
> As
>   we know you are interested in this area of amateur radio, we felt you
> may be interested in this news too.
>
>
>
> Why have we formed
> the Pacific VHF-SHF Radio Group?
>
> Well quite simply in this part
> of the world we have many VHF-SHF operators, but we are widely spread
> and grouped together in small numbers all doing our own thing with
> little contact between us.
>
> In Europe and the US there are some
> large well run groups that support VHF-SHF amateur radio, with access to
>   knowledge, technical resources and equipment,  sadly we are lacking the
>   same capabilities here, primarily due to lower amateur population
> numbers and, in many cases, vast oceanic distances that prohibit us
> communicating in the same way.
>
> To address this on both a national
>   level within New Zealand and on an international level with our Pacific
>   neighbours in Australia and our surrounding island friends, we have
> formed a group of like minded amateurs who have the aim of promoting and
>   supporting VHF-SHF operating throughout the Pacific regions, including
> those of our Pacific friends in North and South American nations, Asia
> and  Canada. We of course welcome amateurs from other regions too
>
> We will utilise the Internet to best
> effect, using electronic forums, web pages and electronic newsletters to
>   build strong International ties between us.
>
>
> What are our
> aims?
>
> We aim to:
>
>   - Provide a focal point for all Pacific
> region amateurs interested in any area of VHF-SHF Operating.
>
>   -
> Share knowledge and information to promote and support VHF-SHF
> activities in the Pacific zones.
>
>   - Establish strong ties with
> all national societies and VHF-SHF orientated groups/organisations in
> all Pacific nations to provide a strong united voice.
>
>   - Create
> events that support our aims of promoting VHF - SHF amateur radio in the
>   Pacific region.
>
>   - Distribute a regular electronic newsletter
> providing a platform to share VHF-SHF news, technical information,
> activity reports, contest and propagation news etc.
>
>
>
>
> How
>   do I join and how much does it cost?
>
> Membership is open to
> anyone interested in any area of VHF-SHF radio. We are not just a weak
> signal group but also promote and support beacons, repeaters, ATV,
> digital modes etc
>
> There is no fee to join. All we ask in return
> is that you participate in a positive manner and share our love the
> VHF-SHF bands and play an active role in our forums and newsletters.
>
> We
>   will be launching a new website shortly, until then we would like you
> to register on our new electronic forum. Again membership is free, and
> no details will be shared outside of the forum for any purpose.
>
> http://www.pacscatter.org/forum/index.php
>
>
> This
>   site is not intended to replace such sites as VKlogger, KST chat and we
>   positively encourage the use of such tools.
>
> We will offer a
> different medium in the form of our newsletter where more in depth
> technical articles, technical investigations etc can be brought
> together.
>
> Our web pages will support this and there is no
> intention to replace other internet media such as real time chat which
> we deem as essential DX tools.
>
>
> We look forward to meeting you
>   online soon
>
>
> Kind regards
>
>
> Simon ZL4PLM, Steve
> ZL1TPH, Kevin ZL1UJG
>
> Founding members - Pacific VHF-SHF Radio
> Group
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