Please note that the previously advertised talk by Peter Cousins VK3BFG has been deferred due to ill-health.

The speaker will now be Peter Marks VK3TPM
His presentation is titled:

“AI and Amateur Radio”

You’ve probably at least heard of ChatGPT and perhaps asked it a few general questions, but where Large Language Models really shine is in software development. 

Peter Marks, VK3TPM, has been using Anthropic’s Claude Code to develop of software for amateur radio. A recent experiment to do work on Amateur Radio’s foremost example of AI – FreeDV RADE V1 – was able to do “months of expert work” in just a day.

Peter will show practical examples of developing with Claude and also bring us up to date on the latest advances in digital voice over HF which is taking off around the world.

Click here to go to the luncheon page for details.

DEADLINE FOR BOOKINGS is Wednesday 18th of March

Please note that the previously advertised talk by Peter Cousins VK3BFG has been deferred due to ill-health. Date and time remains as advertised

November Perth Luncheon

The November Perth luncheon took place on 11/11/2025.
Attendees were: Alasdair VK6ATX, Tom VK6ZAF, Keith VK6KB, Peter Clee VK8ZZ, [Visiting RAOTC Membership Officer], Tom VK6TL, Peter Wolski [VK6FOX], Allen VK6ART, Rich VK6HRE, and Ian VK6TWJ.

RAOTC Melbourne September 2025 Luncheon
and AGM

The Melbourne September 2025 Luncheon of the Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club Australia Inc
was held on Thursday, 18th September 2025 at the Caulfield RSL.

The guest speaker at the luncheon was Peter Wolfenden VK3RV, who gave a presentation aboutaviation and amateur radio from the 1920s, “Wireless in the sky”. The presentation included photographs of wireless technology of the 1920s, and some of the people involved at that time, together with their place in our history.

A video of the lunch was recorded by Mick Ampt VK3CH
and can be viewed by clicking on the link Here.

Perth Luncheons

The popular and well attended monthly luncheons for RAOTC members and friends in and around Perth are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Please note the new venue.

The Seven Mile Bar and Bistro is at 501 Wanneroo Road Balcatta. Their web site is: Seven Mile Bar and Bistro.

In addition to the Main Menu, a Seniors Menu is also available. There is ample parking available in the adjacent car park. The venue is located on Wanneroo Road near the Reid Highway intersection, and is readily accessible by car with parking available.

Since Wanneroo Road is a main thoroughfare for the northern suburbs, public transport via bus is also a viable alternative. The appropriate route and timetable information can be accessed from the Transperth web site:
https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Journey-Planner

Alasdair VK6ATX is coordinating the lunch, and it would be appreciated if Alasdair could be notified of those planning to attend, to ensure that adequate seating is provided. We look forward to seeing many of you at the next RAOTC Luncheon,

Alasdair’s email address is vk6kif@bigpond.com

Perth July 2025 luncheon

The July Perth luncheon has been held and Alasdair [VK6ATX/KIF] reports attendance was down due partly to the bad weather. “Cold and wet day here in Perth . The members that attended enjoyed the company and meal and indicated that they are happy with the venue so it has been booked for August 12th.” [Those sausages look great!]

Melbourne March 2025 Luncheon

The Melbourne chapter of the Radio Amateurs Old Timers club had an informative and entertaining presentation by Nigel Holmes, VK3DZ about the role of the Shepparton International High Frequency Transmitting Station in researching the ionosphere and even reflecting HF signals from the Moon’s surface.

The site is best known as a primary transmission location for Radio Australia.

Adelaide Luncheon

None currently planned