Radio Hams slim down

Over the last few months some of members of Melbourne’s Eastern and Mountain District Radio Club have undertaken proactive approach to their health by joining the local weight loss club.

One member John VK3ARK simply refused to join and said the only way he would become a member of the weight loss club was if his wife Jean got her Amateur Radio ticket.

So, guess what...  his wife Jean, now VK3FJYL, sits in the warm shack with the Alarm group whilst her OM John is down at the weight loss club!

A competition broke out amongst those involved with a prize offered for he who can lose the most weight. To accelerate the weight loss process it was suggested some decent walks may be of benefit, so last Saturday morning morning half a dozen EMDRC members undertook a 8 kilometre round trip walk with a tea and coffee break at the Strictly Ham Amateur Radio shop along the way.

Who turns out to be the biggest loser still remains to be seen, but one things for sure, it won't be Ross from Strictly Ham who sold quite a bit of gear that morning.

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia