Moorabbin Hamfest a blast again this year

The Moorabbin & District Radio Club Hamfest must be one of the biggest in Victoria and it's always a good excuse to pick up some parts and catch up with friends.

My feeling was that it was a bit smaller than last year but still worth a visit. I purchased a Bird power meter with a fault (but it came with the needed part). A few pushbuttons and a vintage morse key being sold from an SK estate by Drew. A few impressions of the show:

I headed off early to visit VK3ZZC who's unwell at the moment. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery. Great to catch up with Drew VK3XU, Peter VK3YPG, Nigel VK3DZ, Dave VK3ASE, Peter VK3YE, Chris VK3AML, Jim VK3ZKK, and others.

Technology talk on ABC Radio

Artificial Intelligence continues to revolutionise our lives. Predictions from experts state that AI will likely automate or transform 50% to 60% of jobs. 

How long until it takes over our lives or jobs completely? 

Also self-driving trucks on the road and we bid farewell to Skype.

Peter Marks, a software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest news in technology. 

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/nightlife-tech-talk-with-peter-marks/105261180 

AI in FreeDV presentation at the Bendigo Technology Festival

The Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics club today held their first Bendigo Technology Festival. It was an ambitious affair with information and sales tables and a series of technology talks.

The Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club had a table with information for potential new members. 

ALARA, WIA and many others had tables and there was quite a bit of gear for sale at excellent prices.

I presented a talk on how AI is being used in the new versions of FreeDV.

Congratulations to the organisers and I hope they do it again.