Category Archives: SRESU

Mt Hickey, VK3/VN-015, activation

This weekend was the annual Scouthike event, a competition hike for Scouts, where safety communications are provided by the Scout Radio & Electronics Service Unit. As in previous years my son Ashley, VK3FASH, and I set up a station at … Continue reading

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Jamboree On The Air 2013

Last weekend was the annual Scout & Guide Jamboree On The Air, or JOTA as it is often known.As I have done in the past I operated the VK3SCG JOTA station at Gilwell Park Scout Camp in Gembrook with the … Continue reading

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Scouthike 2013

Last weekend, as I have done for many years, I attended Scouthike to assist the SRESU provide communications support for the event. My son Ashley, VK3FASH, came along as well. Ashley has been building his operating skills at this event … Continue reading

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VK3FBEE – SK October 2011

It was on this day, 12 months ago, that I heard of the passing of a good friend of mine, Arthur VK3FBEE. Arthur was a member of the Scout Radio & Electronics Service Unit and always did his best. Arthur … Continue reading

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Scouthike 2012

For more than 20 years I have been assisting the SRESU with radio communications for Scouthike, an annual competition hike for scouts in Victoria. I’ve blogged about it in the past – 2008, 2009 ,2010, 2011. The event had always … Continue reading

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