Profiles Of Australian CB Clubs
FRIENDSHIP CLUB INCORPORATED
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The Friendship Radio Club has
been described as one of the most well organized clubs on the CBRS today. Its
infrastructure is such that some government departments could learn a thing or
two from it. The Club is one of the new breed of clubs to emerge onto the scene
and will certainly steer itself on to a path that in coming years will set a
precedent or two for other clubs to follow. A club to watch.
So how did this Club originate? On the 17th of September 1995 a group of friends
at a barbacue lunch decided to form a radio club whose aims and objectives
would include to foster and maintain friendship between its members and all
other radio operators, to make representations for the improvement of the CBRS
facilities and among other things to provide technical assistance and act as an
advisory service to those within the club and outside of it.
February 5th, 1996 saw the incorporation of the Club in the state of Queensland.
The club has continued to grow with members and today has nearly 80 members on
its books enjoying the social activities of the Club such as picnics, fishing
trips, barbacues and the like. A radio forum is also conducted each night on UHF
where members and non-members are welcomed to participate. All members receive a
monthly newsletter which keeps them informed about the Club and its activities,
with regards to monthly meetings, social activities, profiles on club members
and other relevant information. As stated above, this is a Club that would set
precedents and one of them has been the preparation of a monthly Braille
Newsletter for one their sight impaired members. A resume of the Club has been
included in the Braille Society Newsletter which is circulated out around the
world. Truly, innovative thinking.
As its name implies, Friendship Radio's foundation is based on what the CBRS its
all about. Establishing and maintaining friendships with operators from all
walks of life without discrimination. It encompasses and caters for UHF
operators as well as 27Mhz operators and future intentions are to initiate
itself as a DX Club.
The Club is a very progressive thinking, well operated and maintained
organization and are more than pleased to answer any correspondence from anyone
wishing to join regardless of whether they operate UHF or 27Mhz. Subscriptions
are $12.00 per year for a single membership or $20.00 per year for a double or
family membership.
No doubt we will hear about the Club as time goes on and perhaps it will be an
inspiration to a lot of CB Clubs on the scene as well as all individuals in
maintaining the spirit of what CB radio is all about, that is. enjoying it as a
hobby to foster friendships.
All correspondence can be addressed to
FRIENDSHIP RADIO 052, CAROL (SECRETARY)
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