Back in 1984, a small group of radio enthusiasts, many of whom were active on the Citizen Bands (CB), decided that
they would like to meet personally on a regular basis and share ideas and knowledge on all aspects of Radio
Communications.
The following people formed the Chifley Amateur Radio Club on 2 January 1985.
- Trevor Cook
- VK2EC
- Vince Cottouli
-
VK2DVC
- Ralph Simmons
- VK2GRS
- Ray Sparks
-
VK2FKO
- Col Stevenson
-
VK2CS
-(Silent Key)
- John Robinson
-
VK2YC
-(Silent Key)
Ray Sparks was appointed as the first President of the club. Over the years, he was followed by Ray Wadey
VK2ELO, Terry Noonan VK2KTN, Ralph Simmons VK2GRS, Harry Tyerman VK2BHT, and round again to Ray
Sparks VK2FKO. To back up the president over the years, there has been a hard working committee, some members
having sat on the committee continuously for several years.
Notable achievements of the club have been the establishment of the club station VK2CRZ, including a HF beam, 2m
Voice Repeater, 70cm Voice Repeater (With IRLP node), ATV System, and a
sophisticated Packet Network.
The BBS As Ray VK2KKE, Now a silent key, had it
