Profiles Of Australian CB Clubs
FELIX RADIO CLUB
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The Group originated in Melbourne, 1977 with around 30 members. After many years of operation it wound itself up until 1988 where in Adelaide it began operations again and finally based its self in Queensland in 1991. From there the club has increased its membership and now boasts over 500 members from all over the world. The name of the club originated from the ever famous "Felix the Cat" who was considered to be a likeable and friendly sort of cat. The club is non-profit with money to originally establish the club being donated by the founder Paul FR177 and his wife Rita FR0l who are currently the President and Secretary/ Treasurer respectively.
The joining fee is $5.00 single and $10.00
double (which includes spouse and children who are dependants). Membership is
for life (subject to change in the near future) As a member one will receive 10
QSL cards or 20 for a double membership, a letter of welcome, a membership
certificate, a 3 page members list, a log sheet, a list of discounts available
to members and the use of the club's P.O. box.
The club accepts any person regardless of age or disability and orientates
itself around the SSB mode. It does have a form of screening applicants. FR177
Paul is constantly in demand as his knowledge on CB's and equipment is always
sought after. Most of his weekends are spent erecting antennas or setting up a
station. He will be happy to answer any CB related problems by simply writing to
him c/o the club.
As mentioned, the club offers discounts on most CB equipment. Depending on the
item, the savings can be as much as 20%. Discounts are also available on the
repair of CB equipment. The club is sponsored by Brisbane Car Sound whose staff
give their time and help to the club and in return have been provided with about
$40,000 worth of business. The club distributes newsletters 3 times a year with
raffles designed to cover the cost of the printing and postage with prizes such
as CB radios and equipment. BBQs are organized for members to get together and
put a face to the voice. Beams and dipoles are set up to hook in to other states
and at times club meetings are incorporated into the BBQs.
The club provides a regular program on the air
called "The Brisbane Buy, Swap and Sell," and sometimes known as the
"Trading Post" of the airwaves. It airs Sunday and Monday nights at
7.30pm on channel 20 LSB. FR429 Ivy, has been doing the program for about 5
years with her offsider FR0l Rita. Listen out for this as it is occasionally
heard around Australia (skip prevailing). The program is open to all CBers who
have something to wheel or deal.
Apart from FR177 Paul and his wife FR01 Rita, the FR929 Peter (SA), FR99 Laurie
(QLD) and the FR139 Kerry (NZ) all help co-ordinate the club together. WORD HAS
IT, THAT JUST LIKE FELIX THE CAT, THE MEMBERS ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL - a
factor which will help the club grow. The Felix Radio Club whose postal address
is PO Box 78 Coodna QLD 4178, promotes good fellowship amongst CB radio
operators, club outings and social functions. It endeavours to obtain generous
discounts from retailers for its members and assists the club members in knowing
the best equipment to buy. Finally the club also assists where possible with all
types of human emergencies.
And that, ACBRO readers, is the FELIX RADIO CLUB.
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