Profiles Of Australian CB Clubs
MBV 0/8 REPEATER ASSOCIATION
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In the latter part of 1988 a
group of people got together to discuss a form of communications for the farmers
and other UHF radio operators in the areas surrounding Murray Bridge such as the
Harrogate and Rockleigh areas in South Australia. After much discussion it was
decided that a UHF CB REPEATER was the way to go. A committee was formed and the
repeater went to air for the first time at 6:05 pm on August 5th 1989. Over the
past 10 years there have been no problems with the repeater itself. Apart from
loosing everything in a robbery and the tower being blown down in strong winds
the repeater and the Association have survived.
Over 300 members have passed through the books of the Murray Bridge Repeater (M.B.V.)
Association. Currently there are 130 financial members and 12 inaugural life
members. The association supports the Royal Flying Doctor service' with a
donation each year. It also encourages the use of call signs on the repeater.
Membership fees are currently $10.00 per financial year. The Association has
seen continued support which has enabled itself to keep fees to a minimum. A BBQ
at Charleston is held every year and the last 4 years has seen a mystery coach
tour organized.
If interested in joining the M.B.V. 0/8 Repeater Association and for further
details about its activities, please contact the Secretary, Maureen, by writing
to:
MAUREEN PO BOX 44 CHARLESTON SA 5244
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