QNews for June 21st 2026
About this episode
This episode discusses the upcoming meeting of the Darling Downs Radio Club focused on contesting in Amateur Radio, featuring guest Diane Main.
Good morning, good evening, or g'day - depending on when you're listening to QNEWS and from where. I'm John VK4JPM, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club, and this week we're brought to you by the letter "S" for "solstice". It's half-past 2026 already and from here the days get longer and the sun gets higher. Good news for anyone who bought a solar system a few months back and is wondering where all the energy went. The big news from the club is our next meeting. The topic is "contesting", which is a major thrust in Amateur Radio and one of the tools we have to keep the hobby relevant and very much alive. Make sure you put 13 July in your diary, and plan to attend either in person or by telepresence. Why? Our special guest, who will be with us in person for the evening, is Diane Main. Di is one of Australia's most prominent contesters. [She is] A contesting machine. Di brings organisation, passion, and a relentless focus on bringing MORE operators into field radio." You can expect lots of helpful information, encouragement and tips. Check the website for more information and details of the location. www.ddrci.org.au Now something slightly different, and here's an invitation…
People in this episode
Host: John VK4JPM
Guest: Diane Main
Topics covered
- Amateur Radio
- contesting
- solar energy
- community radio
- Darling Downs Radio Club
- field radio
Keywords
- Amateur Radio
- contesting
- solar energy
- Diane Main
- Darling Downs Radio Club
- community radio
- field radio
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Darling Downs Radio Club
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