Many thanks to Mark VK2MP our MWRS Training Officer and ACMA accredited assessor who ran the assessment session on Saturday 27th June assisted by Jeff VK2MZZ and Brian VK2AXC. Glenn – Advance Theory, Regulations and Practical – ALL PASSEDOscar – Foundation Theory, Regulations and Practical – ALL PASSED They are both looking forward to ACMA […]
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Wed 27-Aug-2025 – JOTA kit packaging
As we approach JOTA again, the society contributed to the packaging of the kits that will be provided to the youth on the JOTA/JOTI day. The 4th Wednesday is typically a freebee social meeting evening, so how best to socialise than working as a group on a assembly line! The kits will then be dispatched […]
Father and Son Team up for the Foundation License
Congratulations to father and son team, Shaun VK2DWS and Charlie VK2TDC who both recently (Nov-2024) qualified for their Foundation License. Charlie is also undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE), and chose to study for the Foundation License under the skills category for the award. Within the first few weeks of Charlie commencing his studies, Shaun […]
31-Aug-2024 University Sydney Open Day
The University of Sydney held its annual open day on the 31 August, and members of the Society came along to operate the club station VK2MB/p. Professor Philip Leong is the Director of the University’s Computer Engineering Laboratory. He’s also VK2APL, and a member of the Society, so VK2MB was there to help him tempt some of […]
27-Aug-2022 Sydney Uni Open Day
(WIP – waiting for more photos and comments from others who were there.) It was a rainy Saturday morning in the city as the University of Sydney held its annual Open Day, and hordes of potential students (and their parents) descended on Camperdown to check out the academic offerings. Philip VK2APL, who is Professor of […]
MWRS @ Sydney Uni open day (Aug-2019)
Thanks to the Education Team
At the 13-Feb-2019 business meeting there was a unanimous vote of thanks to the education team that conducted licence assessments over many years. Our thanks go to: Ted VK2WL Mark VK2MP Chris VK2YY Robert VK2DH Karen (CCARC) Tim VK2AAA Simon VK2TW This group of unsung heroes has been responsible for ensuring that our hobby stays […]
Now you’ve done JOTA, what’s next?
Get your licence with the Manly-Warrigah Radio Society! The society conduct regular weekend training to gain your licence, visit our Become a HAM FAQ.
JOTA 2016 Wrap-Up
JOTA has come and gone for another year! We put on another high quality event testament to the enthusiasm of our volunteers Sat/Sun 15/16 Oct 2106. Approx 160 Scouts and Guides came through this year, with the following activities: Electronics kit building (at the Narrabeen campsite) Battleships HF Build-a-station Morse Code Geocache Echolink This year […]
1st Forestville Cubs Visit
MWRS hosted a “radio night” for approximately 15-20 cubs from 1st Forestville Cubs, with a few different activities to entertain the cubs and show them a bit of radio. Cub Leader Tim Webster gave us this report: The 1st Forestville Cub Scouts had a great night hosted by The Manly-Warringah Radio Society. As part of […]
More Hams!!! 5 new foundations and two advanced upgrades!
Huge thanks goes to Mark and Chris for giving up their Saturday in the name of Amateur Radio. They have helped 5 new Amateur Radio operators get licensed, and held exams for 2 others to upgrade. Club member Lionel who only got first licensed a few months ago has already upgraded to advanced so keep […]
Getting Licensed! Muggle to Foundation to Standard…
The requirements for becoming a Radio Amateur operator are very well documented by organisations such as the WIA, so much so that the whole syllabus is easily downloaded here. However I didn’t see much in the way of peoples own experiences so I figured I should contribute my own story for those who are looking to […]