USQ Associate Degree in Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (unfinished)
Skills-Tech – Electrical contractors course and standards
RogenSi – Sales Leadership Program – Coaching in the field
NHP – Sales Leader Training Course
Argent Star Corporate Speaking Workshop – Verity Robins

Rockwell Automation – Component Sales Technical Training
Rockwell Automation – IA Sales Technical Training

QTP – Qualified Technical Person for Queensland Electrical contractors license.
QBP – Qualified Business Person for Queensland Electrical Contractors license.
QLD – Licensed Electrical Fitter/Mechanic

Construction Induction – Workplace health and safety Queensland (White Card)

HVSO – High Voltage Switching Operations – Competency Training Brisbane
St Johns – Low Voltage Electrical Work Rescue

HR O – Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence – Heavy Rigid Open – Road Ranger – unrestricted
DA – QLD Industry Authority
Type Genr/Sche/BHTX

AVCG – QF7 (Australian Volunteer Coast Guard – Redland Bay)
HLTAID001 – CPR
HLTAID002 – Provide basic life support
HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid

SOA – Statement Of Attainment for:
TAESS00003 – Enterprise trainer and assessor Skill Set consisting of:
TAEDEL301A – Provide Work skill instruction
TAEASS401B – Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402B – Assess competence
TAEASS403B – Participate in assessment validation

BSB30115 – Certificate III in Business

Positive Notice Blue Card – QLD GOV
RSL Service Member
RSL Life Subscriber
SAMVOA Veteran
WIA Member

Employment Experience:-
Business Development Manager Consultants & Specifiers.
Technology Specialist – Power Distribution
Business Development – Energy Management
Application Engineering Manager Queensland
Director/Owner – System Integrator. SCADA
Automation Supervisor
Technician Electrician

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My interests in amateur radio started with an interest in digital communications, in particular Packet Radio/AX.25. I ran a bulletin board for many years and in the search for content I started receiving the weekly University of Surrey Bulletins via UoSAT-11 (an early amateur satellite).

Along with some fellow data enthusiasts we started the Queensland Digital Group. We taught a lot of people about packet radio and built an interesting network of connected repeaters.

These activities gave me my love of knowledge sharing and building radio and computer related things.

After getting back into the hobby in 2017 I resumed my interest in satellites. As well as operating my own satellite station, I run a Satellite Network of Ground Station (SatNOGS) as part of a world wide network receiving data from non-commercial CubeSats, mainly launched by Universities and Schools. The data is passed back to a central repository for all to use.

This lead to me starting to use Software Defined Radio’s (SDR’s) for my satellite and general radio work. There are some great software tools that make SDR’s accessible to Amateurs and they can be used for all sorts of activities from HF through to microwaves, including voice and digital modes as well as for Digital TV.

I joined the BDARS group because I found them very welcoming and have had a lot of fun with them exploring areas such as Vector Network Analysers, Software Defined Radios, and SatNOGs.

The BDARS Makers Group are currently running sessions to learn how to use a Raspberry Pi, programmed using Python, to control relays, screens, rotary encoders, push-buttons and LEDs.

By joining the BDARS committee I hope to be able to give something back the group.

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I worked in the Insurance industry for 25 years in both Rockhampton and Brisbane. In 1988 I joined the Metropolitan Fire Brigade as a Communications Fireman in the Brisbane Communications Centre. All fire services in Queensland were amalgamated in the 1990’s and became known as the Qld Fire Service, then the Qld Fire & Rescue Authority and subsequently the Qld Fire & Rescue Service. I attained the rank of Communications Supervisor in Firecom Brisbane.

My main interest in amateur radio in my younger years was working DX on AM, CW and later SSB, mainly on10,15 & 20 metres. I was also quite active on 6 metres when I lived in Rockhampton. My main interest now is in the digital modes including Fusion, DMR & Allstar.

I have been Treasurer of BDARS for 30 years. I also head up the Social Group.

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I first became interested in two way radio when driving trucks around Christchurch during the 1960’S.

This was later followed by using aircraft radio when flying lessons around the same time. I moved on and commenced work with an airline and used the company radio talking to aircraft and bases around the South Island. My interest was encouraged when an amateur moved in across the road from my home and a number of neighbours used to socialize together. When I moved to Australia it took a while before I could restart my interest and as the family became older I took up C.B. and joined a couple of local radio clubs.

During 1990 I was invited to attend a few meetings of B.D.A.R.S. and joined later that year as the company was enjoyable and I rekindled my interest in obtaining my licence. Eventually in 1997 I passed my limited exam and was able to open my own station and in 2003 when the licence conditions were changed I was able to utilize the HF bands as the limited qualifications were matched with the Advanced because the Morse requirement was lapsed.

Since Joining the Society I have enjoyed taking part in many activities as well as introducing some.
In 2007 I took part in an Assessor course at the Gold Coast Club and started organizing the radio exams on behalf of the WIA then a number of years later the AMC and now the ACMA.

I am now a widower since my wife passed in 2022 and am supported by my three daughters and their partners and my seven grandchildren.

During my working life I have worked on farms, drove trucks and earthmoving machinery, drove tourist coaches and worked for two airlines then to finish off went back to casual bus driving until ,at 75yrs I took full retirement. I now control the 70cm radio welfare net, 0630am six days a week.

I still enjoy the Society’s activities and try to attend as many as possible as well as volunteering at a family charity and touring in my Fourbie and Caravan.

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