The Wombat Award

After a long hibernation, the Wombat Award has been re-instated by Australia's Shepparton And District Amateur Radio Club.

In order to qualify for this attractive award, one only has to obtain 15 points, this by contacting any S.A.D.A.R.C. Club member.

Contacts with club members via the VK3RGV Repeaters: 1 point
HF/VHF/UHF Simplex : 2 points
VK3SOL (Club Station): 3 points

So what are some good 'leg ups?"

The S.A.D.A.R.C. Club Net is on Wednesday evenings, 3.620 kHz LSB 7:30pm local Shep Time, VK3RGV, is 146.650 MHz.

Three Pointer, VK3SOL 40 meter news broadcast 10am Sunday Shepparton Time on 7.153 MHz

Club members & the Club station can be worked a second or more times but with not less than 7 days between contacts.

A log sheet of stations worked and points claimed must accompany applications along with remittance.

The cost for a certificate within Australia is $5.00 AU inc. post, and for overseas stations the cost is $5.00 US inc. post. Endorsements for modes, etc. are available.

Post applications to either:
Wombat Award Awards Manager P.O. Box 362 Cobram VIC 3644 (Preferred) or
Wombat Award S.A.D.A.R.C. P.O. Box 692 Shepparton VIC 3632

And of course check out the wia.org.au website under clubs and also awards.

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia

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