20-05-2018, 07:54 AM
I attended the AGM yesterday (Saturday) and all went smoothly except for the timeline, it running overtime as explanations were provided by the Board on a number of matters. Attendees from all VK call areas were present, including a few voices from on-air that I had an opportunity to meet in person.
The afternoon Open Forum and info sessions were informative and well attended. The session that probably struck the most interest in me was the LCD changes update one by Phil VK2ASD when he spoke about impending changes to the LCD after the new RadioComm Act changes come into play, what the WIA is seeking for amateurs in the various licence classes. Since there is no definitive public timeline for the new RC Act, the LCD changes will simply be a follow-on - possibly late 2018 or 2019.
I didn't stay for the dinner and won't be attending any of the practical-oriented Sunday (today) activities.
I have to ask myself a question though - was it actually worthwhile attending ? Short answer is yes. If I had to travel at significant cost (mine was fuel for an hour drive each way), maybe not. The info sessions were not too revealing of new ideas although they probably highlighted new directions (eg FreeDV, MMDVM, MS, WSJTX modes) for many not previously exposed to them. These info sessions were videoed and I hope the WIA makes them available for viewing via YouTube etc.
Congratulations to Aidan Mountford and GCARS for a fine environment for the AGM, well organised and presented.
73 Doug VK4ADC
The afternoon Open Forum and info sessions were informative and well attended. The session that probably struck the most interest in me was the LCD changes update one by Phil VK2ASD when he spoke about impending changes to the LCD after the new RadioComm Act changes come into play, what the WIA is seeking for amateurs in the various licence classes. Since there is no definitive public timeline for the new RC Act, the LCD changes will simply be a follow-on - possibly late 2018 or 2019.
I didn't stay for the dinner and won't be attending any of the practical-oriented Sunday (today) activities.
I have to ask myself a question though - was it actually worthwhile attending ? Short answer is yes. If I had to travel at significant cost (mine was fuel for an hour drive each way), maybe not. The info sessions were not too revealing of new ideas although they probably highlighted new directions (eg FreeDV, MMDVM, MS, WSJTX modes) for many not previously exposed to them. These info sessions were videoed and I hope the WIA makes them available for viewing via YouTube etc.
Congratulations to Aidan Mountford and GCARS for a fine environment for the AGM, well organised and presented.
73 Doug VK4ADC
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