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Jonboy [Jonathan] Walton - VK4CYHome Page data - This page & data are updated weekly.Greetings from 'down-under'. NEWS FLASH:- Cunard’s new Queen Elizabeth will be inaugurated 11th October 2010 Britain’s Cunard Line has confirmed that Queen Elizabeth will name her new namesake, the third Cunard ship to bear the name, at a ceremony to take place in Southampton on October 11, 2010. The naming will be a milestone in British maritime history and will be a major event of worldwide interest. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ SOLAR ACTIVITY - CYCLE # 24 C2.5 Flare - A C2.5 Solar flare took place at 14:59 UTC Monday around Sunspot 1105. There will remain the possibility of B-Class flares and perhaps another C-Class flare. CARRINGTON FLARE of 1859 Considerable debate is circulating around the current Solar Cycle # 24 and the strong possibility of a 'super flare' within the 2011-2013 period. You may like to check out the attached NASA site relating to an event which was observed in England by Richard Carrington [ A highly regarded British radio astronomer] on September 1st. 1859. LAURA DEKKER onboard her yacht "GUPPY" Laura and "Guppy" - departed Gibraltar 21st August 2010 and is currently [03SEPT.2010] at the Canary Isles, having rectified the rudder/self-steering systems. Father has joined her and she will again sail solo to next leg at a date/time as yet to be decided. For up-to-date data check her 'blog' as my Dutch is limited - she is enjoying the beautiful weather. BLUEBELL RAILWAY - 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The opening of East Grinstead [Bluebell] station platform this past weekend (4th and 5th September 2010) was a great occasion. Tremendous work behind the scenes has been accomplished plus all the other unsung heroes who have been working in the background deserve commendation.
Looking forward to that 'tip' removal exercise re-commencing and seeing periodic through trains from London and elsewhere surfacing - should be a promoters dream too coupled with the build-up of the local economic structure - eg hotels, motels, day-trippers etc. - at least too the railway now becomes beacon for other systems to grasp the opportunity and literally branch out. Reminds me of the old Yorkshire adage "If t'hay wants to get it done lad, do it fer da sen": Nothing comes to those who sit and wait. Congratulations all! AML - Australia my Land During 2008 I was introduced to a concept which at first looked 'dodgey' but following further research, realisation that this was unique in its own way. Something to do with Australia that had not been attempted before and an offer to you to benefit from this is as per the attached link [in green]. The decision to come onboard and/or back off is yours as we are letting you choose. Discover the land, its people, its culture. Welcome onboard if you decide to join us. An AML Initative - About Events Earlier this year [2010] it was decided we needed a web site in Australia that would promote our wonderful country and it many facets. Check out the link [in green] that will give you an insight into what IS taking place and not what is in the media. About Events - is a window to our world 'down-under'. If you can make it, we would love to see you. Enjoy An AML Initative - Over 50 Events Having established the About Events site earlier this year, it was decided we needed a further web site in Australia that would provide a wealth of data for the Senior Citizens and Over 50's in our communities. Check out the link [in green] and trust it is useful. VISIT the OVER 50 site An AML Initative - Aboutime Communications web hosting Aboutime Communications provide the hosting for this website through the "Australia My Land" programmes. Recently my renewal request was received along with an Invoice and payment instructions. Costs including discounts provide a very agreeable sceanario of low fees as it is incorporated within my current business plan. Further information on this feature and joining the AML Programme can be found at the link [in green] and trust it is useful. About Time web domains. "Railway World TV" As many of you know, along with Amateur Radio another of my hobbies and pursuits are steam railways. Personally I enjoy, UK stuff BUT, check out the attached link to Railway World founded by Mark Found. This embraces all aspects of railways - world wide [Australia, Germany, NZ, Poland, UK, USA, China etc.,] including model and minature plus live steam on 5", 7-1/4" gauge stuff - again world wide coverage. "Planes TV" Aviation is yet another of my hobbies. When living at Salisbury [UK], we often saw test flights of some great machines, some long gone too, most noteably the TSR2 which I always thought was one of the most advanced machines of its time. Sadly everything associated with it was 'destroyed' by a rear facing government of that time. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ VK4CY WEBSITE STATS. 'Aboutime Communications' provide 'hosting' including stats. data for this website.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A big thank you to the following for additional data and encouragement plus always good to hear from old friends: [Info. VK4CY 07SEPTEMBER.2010] @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Resume
"VK4CY" Cead Mile Failte go Sean - [Jonathan] Walton VK4CY currently located on Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia, [IOTA OC001] - GL QG62ow.
Ex G3PLQ, VK2AFD, VK2CFD, VK4CFD & associated /MM's. Was /MM Opr from 1955-1991 plus shoreside operator with GKA, GLD, VIB, VIS, VIT. Was AMSA GMDSS Radio Inspector based Brisbane from 1994-2001. Now retired.
Holder of UK PMG 1st Class. Certificate, Australian General Certificate, Australian GMDSS Certificate, UK BOT Radar Maintenance Certificate plus associated STCW Certificates which has been superceded owing to demise
of Radio Officers, Operators with the advent of the GMDSS system. Validation of the UK and Australian General Certificates are valid until further notice - validation received when operating at UK Maritime Coast Station
[Portisheadradio]. Valid and Current Radio Amateur Certificate for operation as VK4CY are also held. See my AML-AM business profile hereEnjoy this website and please be aware it is constantly being updated. QTHR - QSL's via PO Box 508 Bribie Island Qld. 4507 Australia.
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Diolch am eich cymorth gwefan. Llwyddiant frwy Benderfyniad. Please feel free to contact me at enquiries@jonboyradio.com Postal [Mailing] Address PO Box 508 Bribie Island Queensland 4507 Australia
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