Day 2 Canberra

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It was now Saturday, 25th October 2025, and the presentation day for the 2025 VKFF National Get Together. The presentations were held at the Eastlake Football Club in Griffith.

A total of 45 amateurs and their wives attended the presentation sessions.

Attendees enjoyed several guest speakers and also enjoyed morning tea consisting of scones with jam and fresh cream, and afternoon tea consisting of assorted muffins. Our MC was Chris VK5FR.

Icom Australia had a display showcasing some of their portable-focused products. This included the new Icom IC-7300MK2 transceiver.  We were the first in Australia to see this new transceiver ‘in the flesh’. Thank you to Dan VK4DNO/VK3DNO & Hide 7M4MON for their attendance and support of the event.

Andy VK5LA had his fly wire vertical on display.

There was also a table with various handouts, VKFF certificates and various portable equipment c/o Paul VK5PAS & Andy VK5LA

Following the presentations a question and answer session was held with the attending VKFF Team members.

Each of the guest speakers and the MC were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded to Marija VK5MAZ in recognition of her invaluable effort in organising the 2025 VKFF National Get Together, and Chris VK5FR for his MC duties and assisting in the linked dipole project.

Ivan VK5HS was also presented with a certificate for his involvement in the linked dipole project.

Each of the attending VKFF Team members received a Certificate of Appreciation from Paul VK5PAS for their ongoing efforts in maintaining the VKFF program.

A raffle was held on Saturday.  There were over $2,200.00 worth of prizes.  Proceeds this year went to the VKFF Team.

Thankyou to the following sponsors:

  • Icom Australia
  • Haverfkord
  • JMM Solutions
  • Jaycar
  • Watts Communications
  • RivComm Radio Solutions
  • VKFF Team

Following the Saturday procedures, we made our way downstairs to enjoy some cold beverages.

We then headed backupstairs for our Saturday evening meal.

Our Saturday evening guest speaker was Dan VK3DNO/VK4DNO, from Icom Australia.  He spoke about ICOM’s equipment suitable for mobile and portable operations. Dan was issued a Certificate of Appreciation.

It had been a very successful day. A HUGE thank you to Marija VK5MAZ. Without her assistance, this event would not have taken place.

A more detailed report can be found on the WWFF Australia website at:

https://www.wwffaustralia.com/2025-national-get-together.html

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