RAE 2009-2

Hi

To all that will be sitting for the RAE this coming Wednesday - good luck.

73 de 9W2SBS

RAE Preparatory Class

Salam to all,

I received this in my e mail this morning and for your information I am reproducing in toto the message from SKMM

"Salam tuan-tuan,

Sesiapa yang dari N.9/sel/wp yang akan mengambil exam pada 16 Dec 2009 adalah dijemput hadir ke Seminar Radio Amatur

Butir-butir adalah seperti dibawah :-

Tarikh : 10hb. Disember 2009 (Khamis)
Masa : 2.00 petang hingga 5.00 petang
Tempat : Paradise Valley Golf Resort Persiaran Seremban Tiga 2, Seremban 3

Sila war-warkan kepada sesiapa yang belum dapat maklumat,

Perserta yang ingin mengikuti seminar ini boleh email kepada saya atau fax

Nama penuh/IC/Hp.Nombor.

Sekian harap maklum.

Best Regards,

HASNIZA HJ. IDRIS
SURUHANJAYA KOMUNIKASI DAN MULTIMEDIA MALAYSIA
Wilayah Tengah
Level 17, Wisma SunwayMas
No.1 Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah C9/C
Seksyen 9, 40100 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

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MARTS AGM

Salam to all,

Just to update you on the results of the MARTS AGM held at Ipoh on 29 November 2009.

Sad to say that the annual report was not tabled. Notes on SIG (special interest groups) were circulated and generally no comments were made on the SIG write up. Kudos to them for taking the time to put pen to paper and printing it for circulation.

The accounts were tabled and numerous queries were raised but to me personally it was all above board except perhaps the amount spent on the National Link, but then, it is something for the new Council members to think about.

For your information, the Honorary Secretary is and was incommunicado (as stated by the President) and hence the lack of the annual report and the information data base.

For your information the election to the Council raised some interesting insights, which I will share with you -

(a) Not everyone seems keen to sit on the Council, as evidenced by the lack of nominations. According to the President , no written nominations were received. (I am guilty of not submitting)

(b) Despite all the criticisms thrown at the Council, no one is prepared to take up the baton (well except for 9W2GL and me) and do the necessary for the betterment of the Society.

Anyway, that is my personal view - members in benefit may have some issues with it as there are commitments and committments.

The line up for the term until the next election AGM in 2011 is:-

President - 9W2GL Wan Morhisham Mokhtar
Interim Secretary - 9M2CJ - Thiam Ming
Interim Treasurer - 9M2NCL - Andre Ng
Members - 9W2AA, 9W2LL, 9W2XYZ, 9W2CP, 9W2CW and 9w2SBS.

The reason for the interim status of the Secretary and Treasurer is that for purposes on getting the hand over done as soon as possible.

The President will call for a Council Meeting to set up the Bureau's and the allocation of responsibility and importantly the setting of individual council members Key Performance Indicators leading to Key Result Areas.

So members of the Amateur Radio community - lend us your hands and your support so that we can make the Society relevant to the community as a whole and take the lead in providing for the members.

73 de 9W2SBS

What is Amateur Radio?

Salam again,

I pick this up from the WIA. Just to share with you.

What is Amateur Radio?

The wonderful world of
Amateur Radio

Welcome to the wonderful world of Amateur Radio. It is many different things to the individual three million plus people throughout the world who enjoy this multi-faceted communications hobby. Amateurs communicate with each other by transmitting voice, Morse code, digital modes, pictures and even video signals. Below is a summary of how it began and has kept with the times to remain an enjoyable leisure time activity.

The image of Amateur radio has long since transcended the ‘older’ bearded individual who sits in a room filled with big black boxes full of glass tubes glowing in the dark while talking to people in a strange language. The sound of strange beeps from a brass key used to complete this picture. While this can still be seen, a brave new world of Amateur Radio has now emerged.

New Amateur Radio

Today’s Amateur Radio is a world of modern communication and experimentation and has had a new lease of life since the regulations were changed in 2005 to remove Morse code and create the new “Foundation License”. Since then, the hobby has been rejuvenated and has been taken up by many young children and others who in the past would never have been able to participate.

The modern Amateur is a person whose life has seen the impact of Internet, Television, Ipods and the Space Age. The modern amateur has also evolved with digital radios and modern methods of communication while still retaining the classic appeal of the “wireless”. It is a hobby that has survived the industrial revolution and the electronics age and continues to grow with a unique appeal.

Experimentation

It is the only hobby in the world which allows its participants to communicate and experiment and learn new skills in the process, while learning the “art” of Radio Communications. Many advanced Amateurs experiment with Digital Communication, Using Computers & Radio to complement each other by harnessing the power of the internet and almost all Amateurs are involved in some kind of “Home Brew” projects. Most Amateurs are involved in their local clubs and keep themselves busy with club activities. They organize and take part in field events and “sporting” activities. Most Amateurs are involved in something that interest them and find endless rewards from being part of an inexpensive hobby which has no age barriers.

Increase Your Knowledge

This unique hobby also helps in developing people’s abilities in many ways. The nature of the hobby results in an increase of knowledge in geography, science and mathematics. One tends to acquire a flair for good communication and have the opportunity to network worldwide. One also gets to appreciate and understand cultural differences and get a better understanding of the worl

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha

Salam

Just dropping a line to say Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha to all. For those that are traveling, take care and drive safe. Don't drive and drink. Stop at the R&R areas provided to have that cool thirst quenching drink.

Again Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha.

Don't forget - see you at the AGM insya Allah.

Upcoming AGM

Salam

Just a friendly reminder that the MARTS AGM will be held in Ipoh. Details of which can be seen at www.marts.org

I know that it will be on a long weekend and that Hari Raya Aidil Adha will fall on the preceding Friday and some commitments may have been made, but if you are on your way back from your holidays, do drop by Ipoh and attend or at least take a break from your journey and have some eyeball session with your friends.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

73 de 9W2SBS

Upcoming AGM

Salam to all,

Just a reminder that today is the last day of submitting your nominations for the council members. If you have not received the notice that means that you are not a 'member in benefit' for the past two years i.e. your subscription lapsed in 2007.

Members who paid their dues for 2008 are eligible to attend the AGM but not eligible to vote. Only those who have paid their dues for 2009 are eligible to attend and to vote. 2008 members are also allowed to nominate their candidates to stand for election.

In any event, MARTS will be opening a booth which will enable you to pay up your 2009 subscription. The notice is clear on the matter.

Anyway see you at Ipoh Country Club Ipoh for the AGM and lets hope that all will be well.

73 de 9W2SBS