VK2 amateur honoured

The well-known Sydney amateur Syd Griffith VK2AHF, has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours list.

Syd was secretary of the VK2 division of the WIA, now Amateur Radio New South Wales, in the early 1970’s as well as training officer for WICEN at the same time.

Syd is still regularly listed in the call-backs to both the WIA National news and the ARNSW new broadcasts.

Syd was awarded the Public Service Medal…
"For outstanding public service, particularly in innovative and sustained contribution to the enhancement and improvement of the technical capabilities of New South Wales Police."

The citation continues……

“Mr Griffith is a highly respected member of the New South Wales Police community focusing on technical development and operations. Throughout his career, he has provided an innovative and sustained contribution to the enhancement and improvement of the technical capabilities of New South Wales Police. He has actively engaged with other State Law Enforcement agencies to assist in the development of their capabilities in technical areas, as well as with partner Commonwealth law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

"Mr Griffith has also made significant contributions to a range of major events including the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum.

"His contributions have focused on the practical interaction between state and Commonwealth agencies including the coordination of inter agency technical communications, the allocation and sharing capabilities, and the provision of
support and advice and resource to Commonwealth counterparts.

"Mr Griffith has made a significant contribution in enhancing the capabilities of not only New South Wales Police but the broader law enforcement and intelligence communities. He is held in very high regard for his knowledge, his willingness to share information, leadership and professionalism.”

Syd will be presented with his medal by the Governor General later in the year.

Syd grew up in the town of Young in Central West New South Wales and as a teenager was greatly influenced by local amateur Peter Page VK2APP – now SK

Syd Griffith VK2AHF P.S.M.

Amateur Radio New South Wales

Wireless Institute of Australia