Big Aussie ham radio show put on hold

Amateur Radio Victoria has decided to postpone the Centre Victoria RadioFest, which was to be held in February at the Kyneton racecourse, due in part to the current economic uncertainty in Australia.

Its President Jim Linton VK3PC says postponing this major annual event until 2010 will be a disappointment to many, but it is the result of a number of factors outside the control of the state-wide organisation.

Among these are growing concerns within the general community about job security and lower returns from savings and investments including superannuation.

A downturn already exists in some retail sectors, and a sharp fall in the exchange rate value of the Aussie dollar will further increase the price of amateur radio equipment.

On a positive note, Jim Linton VK3PC advises that planning will now focus on the return of the Centre Victoria RadioFest in 2010 as part of the Wireless Institute of Australia centenary celebrations.



Bruce Lees VK3FFF

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia