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News from the North
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- Townsville Nets Callbacks
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the WIA News and QNEWS transmissions
by Peter/VK4PQ at Kelso North Queensland - 20231203 0900-0935K
Callbacks by Peter/VK4PQ
at Kelso North Queensland - 20231203 0935-1015k
VK4IGM Iain and Sheila/VK4PAL at West End
VK4ALS Les and Leslie at Kelso
VK4FTTW Tony and Thea at Ayr
VK4WJ Wallaby Bob and Jeanette at Cranbrook
VK4JPA John and Rhonda at Rangewood
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas via AllStarLink/VK4HSV/VK4PQ
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4ZZ Gavin and Lyndall/VK4ZM at Vincent
VK4LU Ray and Susan at Aitkenvale
VK4VIK Colin at Broughton
VK4JBY Ron and Mandy at Cranbrook
VK4PQV Richard and Snow/VK4ME at Cranbrook
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz repeater
following the North Queensland Net retransmission
by Richard/VK4PQV at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20231203 08-00pm
Callbacks by Richard/VK4PQV at Cranbrook North Queensland
- 20231203 08-30pm to 08-40pm
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas via AllStarLink/VK4HSV/VK4PQ
VK4PQ Peter and Ruth at Kelso
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4ZM Lyndall at Vincent
and fyi - North Queensland Net participants
on 3605.4kHz from 20231203 07-30pm to 08-38pm
Net control by Gavin/VK4ZZ operating VK4WIT
at theTARCinc Clubrooms, West End, North Queensland
VK4ME Snow and Sharon at Kirwan
VK4YT Ben at Mossman
VK4FNQ John and Cheryl/VK4FRYL at Majestic Towers
VK4CUZ Gary at Blacks Beach near Mackay
VK4PQV Richard at Cranbrook
VK4KN John at Mount Pleasant near Mackay
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4BOB Bob portable at Cardwell
VK4NQL Chris at Alice River
VK4EKA Dougal near Toowoomba
VK4PQ Peter and Ruth at Kelso
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
and fyi - COVID-19 Attendance Log
theTARCinc Management Meeting 20231205
0900-1125UTC
at Club Rooms
Richard Goodhew/VK4PQV
Peter Harrex/VK4PQ
Gavin Reibelt/VK4ZZ
Snow Herodes/VK4ME
Ron Ostrenski/VK4JBY
Hairy Richard Stone/VK4ZMB
Udo Wiebelskircher/VK4FUDO
Jens Grigull/VK4PE
Brett Eldridge/VK4BDE
Ashley Russell/VK4FUU
Michael Aldridge/VK4AFW
Wallaby Bob Mann/VK4WJ
on Zoom Meeting ID 716 6817 1000
Eldon Bryant/VK4GUN
John Goldfinch/VK4FNQ
Phil Strom/VK4HSV
Ray Hinks/VK4LU
Colin Christiansen/VK4VIK
Jeff Cochrane/VK4XA
Lyndall Reibelt/VK4ZM
Mick Wright/VK4CMW
Regional Events -
December
- TARC Xmas Party - Sun 10th December - from 10am at VK4PJH Radio Centre Bluewater Park
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th December from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th December from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Does the Xmas Lights Tour - Fri 22nd December from 7pm
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 26th December - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- New Years Day Countdown - Sun 31st December - from 1245UTC for Daylight Saving, from 1345UTC for proper time
January
- TARC Club Meeting Recess until February
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 23rd January from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- Australia Day Long Week Family Radio Camp - Thur 25th to Sun arvo 28th Jan - Girl Guides Training Centre Bluewater
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 30th Jan from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater and VK4PQ AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
February
- TARC does the DCO Welcome to Townsville Expo - Sat 3rd February from 7-30am at Townsville Stadium Murray
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 6th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 13th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 20th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net - Tue 27th February - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
March
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 5th March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC does the John Moyle Memorial Field Day March 15 16 17 - Girl Guides Training Centre Bluewater
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 1 Comms Support - Sun March 24th - Mt Stuart Road
- Ann Renton Memorial Net - Tue 26th March from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- WRERA Euri Gold Farm Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Thur 28 March to Mon 1 April
April
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 2nd April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 9th April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Comms Support - Sat 13 to Sun 14 Sept at Bluewater Park
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 16th April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net - Tue 23rd April from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- AM and CW on ANZAC Day - Thurs 25th April
- MARS Dee Jay Arabians 2x20/2x40/1x80 Endurance Rides - Sat 27 to Sun 28 April at Denison Creek
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 30th April from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater and VK4PQ AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
May
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 7th May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- MARA/RADAR Clairview Gathering - Fri 10 May to Mon 13 May - BarraCrab Clairview
- TARC Project Night - Tue 14th May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- WRERA Euri Gold Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides - Fri 17 to Sun 19 May
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 21st May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 2 Comms Support - Sun May 26th - Mt Stuart Road
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 28th May from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
June
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 4th June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 11th June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Tony 4's Famous Foxhunt - Sat 15th June from 1pm somewhere in Townsville
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 18th June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Sat 22 to Sun 23 June - Bluewater Airport
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 25th June from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
July
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 2nd July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- MARA Greg Willoughby Memorial 2x20/2x40/1x100eliv Endurance Rides Sat 6 to Sun 7 July Denison Creek
- Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Paluma Passion Comms Support - Sat 6 to Sun 7 July at Bluewater Park
- TARC Project Night - Tue 9th July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 16th July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TOWSA Maggie Island Swim - Sat July 20th from 5-30am Strand Park
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 23rd July from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 3 Comms Support - Sun July 28th - Mt Stuart Road
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 30th July - from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater and VK4PQ AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
August
- WRERA Euri Gold Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Rides Comms Support - Fri 2 to Sun 4 August - Bowen Region
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 6th August from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TCAC Ingham Forest Rally - Fri 9 to Sun 11 August - Broadwater and Lannecost State Forests
- TARC Project Night - Tue 13th August from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 20th August from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 27th August from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- NQORA Australian Off Road Racing Championship - Fri 30 Aug to Mon 2 Sept - Millchester MSRC
September
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 3rd September from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Comms Support - Sat 7 to Sun 8 September at Bluewater Park
- TARC Project Night - Tue 10th September from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 17th September from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- CHARC AGM Weekend - Fri arvo 20 to Sun morn 22 Sept - Venue T.B.A near Emerald
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 24th Sept - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 4 Comms Support - Sun Sept 29th - Mt Stuart Road
October
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 1st Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Cardwell Gathering - Fri 4th Oct to Mon 7th Oct at Meunga Creek Caravan Park
- TARC Project Night - Tue 8th Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 15th Oct from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Kennedy Region Scouts/Flinders Region Guides Jamboree On The Air/Jamboree On The Internet
Fri 19 to Sun 21 Oct
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 22nd Oct - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 29th Oct - from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater and VK4PQ AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
November
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 5th Nov from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th Nov from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th Nov from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- theTARCinc Annual General Meeting - Sun 24th Nov Rossiter Park Aitkenvale - 7am Brekkie - 8-30am AGM
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 26th Nov - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
December
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 3rd Dec from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
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- Central Highlands ARC does the John Moyle Field Day 2024
The Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the John Moyle Memorial Field Day
Contest 2024 on March 17th and 18th at the Central Highlands Model Aero Club Inc
complex at Mosquito Creek - south of Emerald near Fairbairn Dam.
It is planned to operate portable on all bands allowed by the contest, with the
Mosquito Creek complex supporting self contained glamping, features hot solar shower
and plenty of ground to loft the antennas.
To get to the complex from Emerald, follow the Gregory highway south towards Springsure for approx.
16kms, then turn right onto Fairbairn Dam Road, Follow Fairbairn Dam Road for approx. 7 km's
then turn right onto the dirt road and travel 1.5km then turn right at the sign.
Find out more about the Mosquito Creek Complex by surfing to http://www.chmac.asn.au/
Find out more about the Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club surf to https://charc.org.au/
Find out more about the WIA John Moyle Memorial Field Day Contest at http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/johnmoyle/
- Clairview Gathering 2024
The Clairview Gathering is a yearly event where Radio Amateurs meet
at a spot on the coast between Rockhampton and Mackay to relax, talk
radio, re-establish acquaintances and participate in the world renown
Saturday Night Mega-Auction. There might even be some fox-hunting and
there will definitely be RAFFLES !
The Gathering is one of the main revenue raisers for the
Rockhampton and District Amateur Radio Club Inc and
Mackay Amateur Radio Association.
It happens in 2024 from
Friday arvo 10th to Sunday 12th May, with most of the action happening
on Saturday 11th May.
Those who are keen to chill out completely in one of the most relaxing
and laid back venues in the cosmos arrive earlier and stay later.
Check out the Mackay ARS website at https://www.vk4wim.com/
Check out the Rockhampton and District ARC website at https://radarclub.org.au/
(but watch out for out of date information).
To book your camping spot contact the BarraCrab Caravan Park Clairview
http://www.barracrabcp.com.au/
or on 07 49560190
When you arrive at the Barracrab for the Gathring let them know about your
catering numbers for the Saturday Night feed-up.
Plan Ahead
2025 Friday arvo 9th to Monday morn 12th May
2026 Friday arvo 8running a raffle at the party, with
the prize yet again being one of Kerry Wright's fantastically crafted
Scratchie Christmas Trees. Tickets 3 for $5.
Bring your eskys full of drink (no glass please), your comfy chairs, a collapsable
table, your cozzies if you want to go for a swim in the noice big concrete pond
and any special dietary requirements you might need,
lots of small change for your Monster Auction and Mystery Pressie Auction purchases
plus participation in the Bowen Radio Amateur Group Raffle.
A call for catering numbers is now underway. Make sure you get your
numbers in to Gavin VK4ZZ otherwise you will go hungry !
Contact Gavin on 0427182469 soonest.
In the list so far -
Kerry and Mick/VK4CMW, Sammi & Peter/VK4PJH, Snow/VK4ME, Sheila/VK4PAL & Iain/VK4IGM,
Richard/VK4PQV, Lyndall/VK4ZM & Gavin/VK4ZZ, Ron/VK4JBY, Kaye & Bob/VK4AAH, Brenda & Ashley/VK4FUU,
Hairy Richard/VK4ZMB, Tony/VK4TJS, Jan & Phil/VK4HSV, Clyde/VK4FCRH, Ian/VK4FIBW, Ross/VK4RO,
Thea & Tony/VK4FTTW, Roslyn & Matman/VK4GUN, Rae & Keldon/VK4KDF, Jens/VK4PE, Gina & Udo/VK4FUDO,
Cate & Wayne/VK4YWG, Marion & Joe/VK4AM, Michael/VK4AFW, Jeanette & Wallaby Bob/VK4WJ, Ray/VK4LU,
Catering Numbers close Friday 8th December.
- TARC Project Night this Tuesday
This Tuesday November 12th the TARC Project Night will be happening at the Club Rooms,
Green Street West End from 7-30pm.
Come along and help or learn about many fascinating aspects of technology,
and how to say Whoopee! when all goes good.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom teleconference session.
Those attending the meeting physically are invited to use the hand
sanitising station located at the top of the stairs and grab a chair
from the pile inside to get comfy on.
TARC financial members will receive the meeting notification and Zoom invite
during Monday 11th.
If you would like to participate on the Zoom platform please send a request
to [qrm] vk4wit [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
(making sure to release the countermeasures first)
- TARC Monster Xmas Lights Tour
Get out your Santa Hats, flashy pins and Christmas Costumes and get ready for a
magical mystery tour of the light fantastic !
The famous TARC Monster Xmas Lights Tour is on again, happening
Friday evening December 22nd.
Its a Drive Yourself Dazzling Spectacular and all mobile shack chariots will need
to monitor 146.55MHz during the tour to hear instructions from the guide vehicle.
If you do not have a 2metre transceiver in your vehicle - don't worry as a handheld
will be lent to you.
The Tour will start from >a place in Townsville<, gathering by 7pm and then leaving when
it is dark enough.
Be sure to pack an esky with plenty of cool water and cool bananas as the tour will be
happening in a dehydrating climate!
MXLT organiser Gavin VK4ZZ, with help from stage surveyors, is currently plotting
a way around the City of Townsville (protected by the Powerpuff Girls).
Are you a local HAM putting on a light spectacular ? Have you spotted an outstanding display ?
Let Gavin know the suburb and street name so that the display can be included in the tour.
The tour should end by 10pm at a secret destination.
Phone or text Gavin VK4ZZ on mobile 0427 182469 to find out more.
- TARC Australia Day Long Week Family Radio Camp 2023
Happening from Thursday late morning 25th to Sunday lunchtime 28th January 2023 at :
Girl Guides Association of Queensland Campsite and Training Centre,
46-56 Toolakea Beach Road, Bluewater.
AX4WIT will be on-air from the camp on Australia Day to provide directions and contact.
Activities will include:
Cooking of the dampers, scones and other bush recipes,
(bring your camp oven or use the comprehensive kitchen facilities plus bring
your favourite recipes and ingredients),
Raising of the Flag
(and try to remember all the words to the National Anthem),
Throwing of the Infernal Thong (release that pent up stress!)
Hopefully some Swimming (bring year cozzies and inflatables for swimming in the Bluewater Creek),
Antenna building and tweaking, balun making and measuring,
Demonstrations and setting up of digital computer modes,
Bushwalking along the well marked trekking trails.
plus much, much more.
DonβΦt get the wrong idea though, this long week will be a VERY relaxing one β
and its an all-weather event !
Cost of a powered camp site or a bed in Bluewater House is $15 per person per night.
Day visitors using the facilities pay $10 per person.
The Leaders Room is up for grabs.
You need to supply your own condiments such as salt and pepper and also bring
your own washing up detergent and tea towels.
For those also using the Bluewater House accommodation you need to bring your
own pillow and linen.
Glamping so far - VK4ME, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4PQV, VK4IGM,
Need more info ? Then call or text og VK4ZZ on 0427182469
Plan ahead
2025 Thur 23rd to Monday 27th January
2026 Fri 23rd to Monday 26th January
2027 Sat 23rd to Tuesday 26th January
2028 Sat 22nd to Wed 26th January
2029 Wed 24th to Sunday 28th January
- TARC does the 2024 Defence Welcome to Townsville Expo
theTARCinc will yet again be involved with the Defence Welcome and Information Expo
run by the Townsville office of the Defence Member and Family Support Section.
It will be happening on Saturday 3rd February at Murray Stadium from 9-30am to 12pm.
The Club will be drawing on expertise gained from participation in previous Expos
to show Defence members and their families currently residing or new to the region
some of the aspects of the wonderful world of Amateur Radio.
It is hoped to demonstrate the hobby through a mixture of static, dynamic and interactive displays,
with members experienced in many facets of the hobby able to provide meaningful
answers and guidance for those attending the Expo.
The display will be put in place from 7-30am to 8-45am and packed away from 12pm to 1pm.
If you want to be part of the TARC team on display then please contact
The Master - Iain/VK4IGM on telephone 07-47214083 or on the air.
- AM & CW on ANZAC Day - Special Activation of WW2 Historic Bomb Site
Following on from efforts to regain public access to the World War 2 Bombing of
Townsville Historic Site at Oonoonba, Ray/VK4OIL is currently conversing with the
authorities to ensure access to the site for a special activation during
AM & CW on ANZAC Day, Thursday 25th April 2024.
The cleared area at the site is at the moment quite small and Ray envisages a
maximum number of 6 operators can be accommodated without crowding.
It is hoped that the special activation can transmit on HF and VHF bands and give
those on-air that day to have a good chance to contact the historic site.
If you are interested in being part of the group and can help with supplying equipment,
setting up and operating during AM & CW on ANZAC Day as part of the special activation
please contact Ray/VK4OIL on mobile 0409888875.
- TARC Communications Support
There is a full programme of Communications Support events that you can get involved with
and have some radio fun !
If you can help out please contact og/VK4ZZ on 0427182469 or on the radio
Sun 24 March - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 1
Operators so far - VK4ME, VK4ZMB, VK4JBY, VK4BDE, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, more ops would be good.
Thu 28 March to Mon 1 April - WRERA Euri Gold Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4IGM, VK4HSV, VK4CUZ, more ops would be good.
Sat 13 to Sun 14 April - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Horse Endurance Rides - Bluewater Park
Operators so far β VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4ME, VK4PJH, many more operators needed.
Sat 27 to Sun 28 April - Mackay Dee Jay Arabians 1x5/2x20/2x40/1x80 Endurance Rides - Denison Creek near Nebo
Operators so far β VK4WTY, VK4CUZ, VK4HAN, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, many more operators needed.
Fri 17 to Sun 19 May - WRERA Euri Gold Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4ME, VK4HSV, VK4AAH, more ops would be good.
Sun 26 May - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 2
Operators so far - VK4ME, VK4ZMB, VK4JBY, VK4BDE, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, more ops would be good.
Sat 22 to Sun 23 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity, Townsville Region
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4HSV, VK4IGM, VK4AAH, VK4ZMB, VK4ME, more ops would be good.
Sat 6 to Sun 7 July - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Horse Endurance Rides - Bluewater Park
Operators so far β VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4ME, VK4PJH, many more operators needed.
Sat 20 July - TOWSA Maggie Island Swim from 5-30am Strand Park
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4HSV, VK4FUU, more ops would be good.
Sun 28 July - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 3
Operators so far - VK4ME, VK4ZMB, VK4JBY, VK4BDE, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, more ops would be good.
Fri 2 to Sun 4 August - WRERA Euri Gold Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4HSV, VK4ME, more ops would be good.
Fri 9 to Sun 11 August - TCAC Ingham Forest Rally - Broadwater and Lannecost State Forests
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4FIBW, VK4FCRH, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4ZMB, VK4AAH, Rae & VK4KDF, more needed
Fri 30 August to Mon 2 September - NQORA Australian Off Road Racing Championship - Millchester MSRC
Operators so far - VK1ZZ, VK4FIBW, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4ZMB, VK4ADQ, many more ops would be good.
Sat 7 to Sun 8 September - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Horse Endurance Rides - Bluewater Park
Operators so far β VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4ME, VK4PJH, many more operators needed.
Sun 29 September - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 4
Operators so far - VK4ME, VK4ZMB, VK4JBY, VK4BDE, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, more operators needed.
Some more details of these events -
Whitsunday Region Endurance Riders Association Inc Euri Gold Farm Endurance Rides.
All the rides happen on the verdant slopes of Euri Gold Farm, just out of Merinda
north of Bowen North Queensland.
You are able to camp out early at Ride Base or the checkpoint from Wednesday onwards.
The ride starts up on Friday morning and will run right through Monday afternoon.
Your chance to get out into some lovely countryside, set up camp with a portable station
or three and communicate in a relaxing fashion as the horsies and riders go by, day and night.
Hey Mackay and Bowen horsie operators - you can join in the fun too !
Canteen, hot water, bbq din din plus brekkie and mod cons available at Ride Base.
Denison Creek Horse Endurance Rides
Mackay Amateur Radio Association members provide Communications Support and Checkpoint services
for the Horse Endurance Rides that happen at Denison Creek Station near Epsom Central Queensland.
Their volunteer numbers are dwindling and they need a hand to provide a safety net for the events.
The rides happen on the ramparts of Mount Seaview approx 60km southwest of Mackay and is accessed
via the Peak Downs Highway at 21.482444S 148.810030E. Camping available at Ride Base and the
event is made up of a number of stationary and mobile checkpoints.
Rides start from 1pm Saturday and finish around 11am Sunday.
Let Mackay Comms Support Co-ordinator Gary/VK4CUZ know if you can help on mobile 0410462892
NQORA Offroad Racing Events - Millchester Motorsport and Recreation Facility Charters Towers
The North Queensland Offroad Racing Association Inc. runs a series of offroad racing
events at the Millchester Motorsport Facility Charters Towers . They need Autosport and
Radio savvy people to run checkpoints for the events.
Operate at Checkpoints throughout the day with a ringside seat to see up close
the offroad racing action whilst doing useful things with radios.
Camping overnight Wednesday to Monday Night is available at the NQMS Radio Precinct,
or if you prefer your creature comforts motels and pubs are available to stay in less
than 10 minutes away from the venue.
TCAC King Of The Hill Hillclimb on the Mount Stuart Road.
A chance to get out in the field and mix your radio with high speed organized autosports.
Operators needed to man the Start and Flying Finish positions on the Mount Stuart Road.
Safety and Time Control communications and your chance to get a CAMS Officials Licence.
7-30am start, byo food and beverages, finish by 3-30pm. Make sure you bring a comfy chair !
Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim.
A great day out on the water playing with radios to the sound of Migaloo
and a hundred plus marathon swimmers thrashing across Cleveland Bay.
Main comms on VHF, with some UHF comms with clubbies and aircraft.
Operating positions at sea and on land with operational endurance 4 to 5 hours.
Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity.
Your chance to make a real difference and show the youth of today how useful
Amateur Radio can be. Teams tracking and a chance to set up portable at a spot
you would not normally go to. Arrive at Nighthawk HQ at 2pm on Saturday,
then go to your checkpoint for a night of easy operating in the field tracking the progress
of Nighthawk teams, with some in-flight entertainment as you observe youth members try to impress
the Scout Leader judges with finesse in their activity.
Townsville City Autosports Club Ingham Forest Rally.
Play with radios out in the field to the sound of high performance machinery.
Operate at Stop control points along 3 Special Stages (Broadwater, Wallaman and Liborios)
and Rally HQ based at the Abergowrie-Longpocket QCWA Hall (S18.6657556 E145.96800060).
Friday arvo and night campout authorised.
Provide logistic communications support relaying time control and safety reports from and to officials.
Be operational from 6am Saturday Morning at Race HQ and be shown your checkpoints by Clerk of Course deputies.
Mrs Heckler will be organising sandwiches for Saturday Lunch and competition should be completed
by 5-30pm. Comms on VHF and UHF-CB CH04 and CH12 with beams deployed from checkpoints both for VHF and UHFCB.
Bush to Beach Horse Endurance Rides.
The rides are based out of the North Queensland Equestrian Centre at Bluewater Park
approx 30mins northwest of Townsville. Some checkpoints are camp-outs, others
a temporarily activated during the rides with operators glamping at Ride Base.
Ride tracks vary from rugged and up the range to easy and slightly undulating through
the suburbs of Bluewater Park and Bluewater. VHF with high mounted verticals
or Field Yagis needed to get through the topography and the occasional inversion blocking.
There is excellent and ample camping facilities at the Equestrian Centre.
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- Tony's Valve Bank
Tony/VK4PA not only does fine renovations to vintage Amateur Radio Equipment
he also has a massive collection of thermionic valves that you can access
for your own refurbishment or repair tasks. Even better is the fact that
Tony has all the available valves listed in a catalogue.
Need to see the list ? It is available on theTARCinc web site at this link
https://thetarcinc.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/8/9/118936285/20210522_vk4pa_valves.pdf
Need to contact Tony about getting some valves ? Best contact is
[qrm] coaxjim [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
making sure to release the countermeasures first.
- Buy Swap and Sell and Wanted
- Moving to the Mainland sale
Lyn/VK4EI and Tex are moving back to Australia real soon now and
Lyn has some radio equipment and accessories for sale and some for give aways to good homes.
The LDG AT1000PRO2 autotuner which is in new condition will be yours for $300.
There's also an EMTRON EAT-300 tuner, an iambic morse keyer module and some old
radio reference books that you can haggle with Lyn over, you might be surprised
at how little it will cost you.
Lyn is giving away the TH3 Junior Beam she used a lot for DX-ing which will need
a bit of refurbishing to bring it back into use.
Once Lyn and Tex are settled at the new digs near Cairns there might be some
more gear up for sale.
Please contact Lyn on phone 0447542979 to find out more.
- Solar Panels !
Hairy Richard/VK4ZMB has these gorgeous Solar Panels ready to fly into
your shack power system. Local pickup in Townsville only.
12 by 1650 x 994 x 36 Pmax 250W Trini TSM-250PC05A bare aluminium
1.6401 m^2 = 15% Voc 38.0V Vmpp 30.3V
Isc 8.8 A Impp 8.3 A
All $20 each. Contact Hairy on [qrm] rnsstone [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
(making sure to release the countermeasures first)
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- Regional Communications Support Events
Atherton Tablelands Region
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator David Falls VK4DNF 0419206498
Sat 4 to Mon 6 May - Kuranda 20/40/60eliv/80km Endurance Rides Tepon
Sat 1 to Sun 2 June - Mt Baldy 20/40/60eliv/80km Endurance Rides Tepon
Sun 23 to Sat 29 June - Pioneer Trek 5x20/5x40/5x60elev/3x80/100/200/400 Endurance Rides Tepon
Sat 17 to Sun 18 Aug - Brooklyn 20/40/60/80/160eliv Endurance Rides Tepon
Sat 21 to Sun 23 Sept - Cordillera Trail 3x20/3x40/3x60eliv/3x80/ Endurance Rides Tepon
Townsville Region
The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator Gavin "Og" Reibelt VK4ZZ 0427182469
Sun 24 March - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 1
Thu 28 March to Mon 1 April - WRERA Euri Gold Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Sat 13 to Sun 14 April - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Horse Endurance Rides - Bluewater Park
Fri 17 to Sun 19 May - WRERA Euri Gold Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Sun 26 May - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 2
Fri 31 May to Sun 2 June - WRERA Euri Gold Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Sat 22 to Sun 23 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Townsville Region
Sat 6 to Sun 7 July - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Horse Endurance Rides - Bluewater Park
Sat 20 July - TOWSA Maggie Island Swim from 5-30am Strand Park
Sun 28 July - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 3
Fri 2 to Sun 4 August - WRERA Euri Gold Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Fri 9 to Sun 11 August - TCAC Ingham Forest Rally - Broadwater and Lannecost State Forests
Fri 30 Aug to Mon 2 Sept - NQORA Australian Off Road Racing Championship - Millchester MSRC
Sat 7 to Sun 8 September - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Horse Endurance Rides - Bluewater Park
Sun 29 September - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 4
Mackay Region
Mackay Amateur Radio Association Inc
- Co-ordinator Gary Crothers VK4CUZ 0410462892
Sat 27 to Sun 28 April - Dee Jay Arabians 2x20/2x40/1x80 Endurance Rides Denison Creek
Sat 6 to Sun 7 July - Greg Willoughby Memorial 2x20/2x40/1x100eliv Endurance Rides Denison Creek
Want to help out ? Contact the co-ordinator in your region and join in the fun !
- AMC Amateur Radio Assessments Information
At least 3 weeks notice is required for an assessment session to proceed.
Information about the assessment process, costs and requirements are available on
the AMC Amateur Radio website at : https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/amateur-radio
- for Level 3 AMC Amateur Radio Assessors available for remote or online assessments are β
Laurie Pritchard/VK4BLE in Brisbane on 0411413588,
Clive Sait/VK4ACC in Rockhampton on 0429632815
- for Level 2 AMC Amateur Radio Assessors available for face to face assessments in the regions β
Stuart Dunk/VK4SDD in Malanda on 0407700096,
Lyndall Reibelt/VK4ZM in Townsville on 0427688014,
Roy Moore/VK4RM in Sarina on 0409597410,
Ed Parsons/VK4UFO in Walkerston on 0418734634,
Ray Dobinson/VK4XXX in Rockhampton on 07 49281219
Allan Ryan/VK4ALR in Bouldercombe on 0428794796
If you do not get an answer on these number, be sure to leave a message otherwise
you will be treated as a bogus caller.
- TARC Services
contacting theTARCinc
email address [qrm] thetarcinc [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
phone contact 0427182469
aprs short message protocol to VK4ZZ
snailmail po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
Facebook - search on Townsville Amateur Radio Club
homepage https://thetarcinc.weebly.com/
Want to help add or correct something in this Dispatch ?
contact the bleary og VK4ZZ by dropping a line to
[qrm] thetarcinc [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
TARC Club Rooms - sharing with SES Townsville Division
COVID-19 4sq metre specifications
measurements made 20200609/0915UTC
Club Shack - 3.9x2.9m = 11.31sqm / 4 = 2.82persons
Front Meeting Room - 6.0x5.5m = 33sqm / 4 = 8.25persons
Rear Meeting Room - 5.5x3.8m = 20.90sqm / 4 = 5.22persons
Kitchen - 2.8x3.6m = 10.08sqm / 4 = 2.52persons
Bathroom - 3.5x1.8m = 6.3sqm / 4 = 1.57persons
Toilet - 3.5x0.86m = 3.01sqm / 4 = 0.75persons
Outdoor Area Sector 1 - 16.6x13.8m = 229.08sqm
Outdoor Area Sector 2 - 8.0x7.8m = 62.4sqm
Outdoor Area Sector 1 + 2 = 291.48sqm / 4 = 72.87persons
- TARC Club Rooms - sharing with SES Townsville Division
COVID-19 2sq metre specifications
measurements made 20200609/0915UTC
Club Shack - 3.9x2.9m = 11.31sqm / 2 = 5.65persons
Front Meeting Room - 6.0x5.5m = 33sqm / 2 = 16.5persons
Rear Meeting Room - 5.5x3.8m = 20.90sqm / 2 = 10.45persons
Kitchen - 2.8x3.6m = 10.08sqm / 2 = 5.04persons
Bathroom - 3.5x1.8m = 6.3sqm / 2 = 3.15persons
Toilet - 3.5x0.86m = 3.01sqm / 2 = 1.51persons
Outdoor Area Sector 1 - 16.6x13.8m = 229.08sqm
Outdoor Area Sector 2 - 8.0x7.8m = 62.4sqm
Outdoor Area Sector 1 + 2 = 291.48sqm / 2 = 145.74persons
- TARC Club Rooms - sharing with SES Townsville Division
COVID-19 3persons per 4sq metre specifications
measurements made 20200609/0915UTC
Club Shack - 3.9x2.9m = 11.31sqm / 4 x 3 = 8.5persons
Front Meeting Room - 6.0x5.5m = 33sqm / 4 x 3 = 24.75persons
Rear Meeting Room - 5.5x3.8m = 20.90sqm / 4 x 3 = 15.68persons
Kitchen - 2.8x3.6m = 10.08sqm / 4 x 3 = 7.56persons
Bathroom - 3.5x1.8m = 6.3sqm / 4 x 3 = 4.72persons
Toilet - 3.5x0.86m = 3.01sqm / 4 x 3 = 2.25persons
Outdoor Area Sector 1 - 16.6x13.8m = 229.08sqm
Outdoor Area Sector 2 - 8.0x7.8m = 62.4sqm
Outdoor Area Sector 1 + 2 = 291.48sqm / 4 x 3 = 218.61persons
however a maximum cap of 100 persons in outdoor areas = 100persons
- Holiday planning
State Public Holidays in North Queensland
2023
Mon 25th Dec - Christmas Day
Tue 26th Dec - Boxing Day
2024
Mon 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Fri 26th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 29th Mar - Good Fri - Easter Monday Holiday
Thu 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 6th May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 7th Oct - Kings Birthday Holiday
Wed 25th Dec - Christmas Day
Thu 26th Dec - Boxing Day
2025
Wed 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Mon 27th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 18th Apr - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 19th Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
Sun 20th Apr - Easter Sunday Holiday
Mon 21st Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Fri 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 5th May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 6th Oct - Kings Birthday Holiday
Thu 25th Dec - Christmas Day
Fri 26th Dec - Boxing Day
2026
Thu 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Mon 26th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 3rd Apr - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 4th Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
Sun 5th Apr - Easter Sunday Holiday
Mon 6th Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Sat 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 4th May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 5th Oct - Kings Birthday Holiday
Fri 25th Dec - Christmas Day
Sat 26th Dec - Boxing Day
Mon 28th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
2027
Fri 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Tue 26th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 26th Mar - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 27th Mar - Easter Saturday Holiday
Sun 28th Mar - Easter Sunday Holiday
Mon 29th Mar - Easter Monday Holiday
Sun 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 3rd May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 4th Oct - Kings Birthday Holiday
Sat 25th Dec - Christmas Day
Sun 26th Dec - Boxing Day
Mon 27th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Tue 28th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
2028
Mon 3rd Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Wed 26th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 14th Apr - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 15th Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
Sun 16th Apr - Easter Sunday Holiday
Mon 17th Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Tue 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 1st May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 2nd Oct - Kings Birthday Holiday
Mon 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Tue 26th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
2029
Mon 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Fri 26th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 30th Mar - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 31st Mar - Easter Saturday Holiday
Sun 1st Apr - Easter Sunday Holiday
Mon 2nd Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Wed 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 7th May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 1st Oct - Kings Birthday Holiday
Tue 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Wed 26th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
Source - QLD Government Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Public Holidays -
http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/public/
see also listing for Special Holidays.
Show Holidays -
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/show/
Special Holidays -
http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/special/
- Holiday planning
Queensland School Terms
2023
Term 4 - Tue 3rd Oct to Fri 8th Dec
2024
Term 1 - Mon 22nd Jan to Thur 28th Mar
Term 2 - Mon 15th Apr to Fri 21st June
Term 3 - Mon 8th July to Fri 13th Sept
Term 4 - Mon 30th Sept to Fri 13th Dec
2025
Term 1 - Tue 28th Jan to Fri 4th Apr
Term 2 - Mon 22nd Apr to Fri 27th June
Term 3 - Mon 14th July to Fri 19th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 7th Oct to Fri 12th Dec
Source - QLD Government Department of Education and Training
https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/future-dates
- WICEN >> since 1946 << -
- WICEN NQ >> since 1971 << -
- Curly Wind Season is happening, so it's a good time to get prepared.
Have you checked your shack and your antenna to see how they will go during the next wet season ?
Its always a good time to make stock up, charge batteries and get ready for action !
Get on air - scare the spiders and lizards out of the rig and make sure your transciever works.
- WICEN NET
WICEN operators in Queensland hold a net every Sunday
The nets happen on
14183kHz from 8-00am (2200UTC)
7105kHz +/- QRM from 8-30am (2230UTC)
The net calls in regular stations and then invites new stations to call in.
If conditions are poor on 7MHz, net control might move to around 3600kHz
depending on how pliable the net operators are.
Mix it with other WICEN ops and call in on the net !!
Emergency Frequencies per IARU region - active during disasters
IARU Region 1 3760 7110 14300 18160 21360 kHz
IARU Region 2 3750 3985 7060 7240 7275 14300 18160 21360
IARU Region 3 3600 7110 14300 18160 21360
VK is in Region 3
Other frequencies could be activated on a per country basis -
stay tuned to the WIA News for activations.
(Gavin VK4ZZ)
- Regional Nets
Monday Afternoon - YL 222 DX Net - 14222kHz from 0530Z
Monday Evening - Mackay Club Net - VK4WIM Net Control - 3597kHz from 0930Z
Monday Evening - 160Metre Net - Gary/VK4BE Net Control from Beachmere QLD - 1848kHz from 0930Z
Monday Evening - BARC 10m Net - Les/VK4SO Net Control - 29220kHz FM from 1000Z
Monday Evening - Gympie CEG 80m Net - VK4GYM Net Control - 3647kHz from 1000Z
Tuesday Evening - RADAR Net - VK4WIR Net Control - 3613kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - Gold Coast Net - VK4WIG Net Control - 3605kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - Cairns ARC Net - VK4HM Net Control - 3604kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - 160Metre Net - Terry/VK4HQ, Mikey/VK4YFL or
Young Noely/VK4NL Net Control from Fraser Coast QLD - 1848kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - Central Queensland ARA Net - VK4CQR Net Control - 3612kHz from 0945Z
Wednesday Evening - Nth QLD DeathSTAR Net - VK4ME Net Control - DSTAR 3585kHz from 1000Z
Thursday Evening - Hervey Bay Net - VK4CHB Net Control - 3615kHz from 0730Z
Thursday Evening - The TREC Memorial Net - VK4WAT Net Control - 3605kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - Sunshine Coast Net - VK4WIS Net Control - 3660kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - Redcliffe Net - VK4RC or VK4IZ Net Contrtricts Net - VK4BAD Net Control - 3650kHz from 1000Z
Sunday Evening - BARC 6m Net - 53525kHz from 1000Z
Every Morning - The Gnarly Net - All the Morse and Voice you can have for breakfast
3600kHz 6am or earlier for the Morse (2000Z), Voice happens after the Morse
Every Afternoon - Ron's Net - in memory of Ron/VK4BRG SK
7105kHz from 0730Z
Every Afternoon - The Kandos Net - check your gear and let everyone know you are still active !
On 7093kHz from 1630local (0630Z normal, 0530Z DST) - Tom/VK2KF net control
alternate net controllers Peter/VK2QF or Tom/VK4ATH
- ANZA DX Net
Australia, New Zealand and Africa DX Net
20m, 14.183 MHz, 0515 UTC, daily
15m, 21.205 MHz, 0415 UTC, Saturday
The net works on a list operation, say your sign, stand by
The net runs for about 1 hour, all operators are welcome
A QSO is brief exchange of call sign and signal report
Please do not spot the net on clusters or skimmers !
Net Leader - Col/VK4CC
The ANZA Net needs your skill as net controller
We offer an opportunity to put something back into ham radio
Give it a try.
Message Col on [qrm] seahawk55 [at] optusnet [dot] com [dot] au [qrm]
(making sure to release the countermeasures first)
- North Queensland Internet Gateways
H24 = 24 Hour Ops unless offline for maintenance or updates
H8 = 8 Hour Ops - hours of ops defined by operator
HX = indeterminate hours of ops - normally when operator in radio shack
Yaesu Fusion Gateways
- VK4JPA WIRES-X/Fusion Node Rangewood NQLD 145.350MHz Digital Access H24 Room 24105
>> currently off-air due to radio shack renovations <<
- VK4OO WIRES-X/Fusion Node West End NQLD 439.150MHz Digital Access H24 Room 69571
AllStarLink Gateways
- VK4TUB AllStarLink Gateway Kirwan NQLD interfaces with VK4RAT UHF Repeater H24
AllStarLink 46740 Echolink VK4TUB-R 837219
- VK4PQ AllStarLink Gateway Kelso NQLD interfaces with VK4RAT VHF Repeater H24
AllStarLink 49806 Echolink VK4PQ-R 956580
- VK4BDE AllStarLink Gateway Condon H24 145.390MHz 91.5Hz CTCSS Access Tone AllStarLink 40381
- VK4OT AllStarLink Gateway Heatley H24 439.330MHz Interface with HH3300000060 AllStarLink 54729
AX-25 APRS 1200Bd Gateways
- VK4ZZ APRS Vincent NQLD 145.175MHz H24
AX-25 Packet 1200Bd Wormholes
- VK4OT-3 FBBS Heatley NQLD 145.175MHz H24 or Telnet 220.244.103.39 port 6300
Echolink Gateways
- VK4PQ-R Echolink Kelso NQLD Node 956580 interfaces with VK4RAT VHF Repeater H24
- VK4MIC-L Echolink Mount Isa NQLD Node 971321 interfaces with VK4RMI VHF Repeater H24
- VK4TUB-R Echolink Kirwan NQLD Node 837219 interfaces with VK4RAT UHF Repeater H24
- VK4OT-L Echolink Heatley NQLD Node 715822 439.330MHz Simplex
- VK4BDE-L Echolink Condon NQLD Node 607952 145.390MHz Simplex
IRLP Gateways
- VK4MIC IRLP Mount Isa NQLD Node 6921 interfaces with VK4RMI VHF Repeater H24
Townsville Hamshack Hotline Endpoints
- Jason/VK4OT 3300000060
- Brett/VK4BDE 3300000061
- Gavin/VK4ZZ 3300000066
- Kerry/VK4TUB 3300000185
- Wayne/VK4YWG 5500000556
Townsville Hamshack Hotline RF Extensions
- Jason/VK4OT HH 94148 AllStar 54729 Echolink 715822 439.330MHz Simplex
- Brett/VK4BDE HH 94146 AllStar 40381 Echolink 607952 DMR 5050640 145.390MHz Simplex
- HTTP references :
theTARCinc Web Site https://thetarcinc.weebly.com/
Townsville APRS info http://vk4zz.no-ip.org
VK4TUB AllStarLink info http://stats.allstarlink.org/nodeinfo.cgi?node=46740
VK4PQ AllStarLink info http://stats.allstarlink.org/nodeinfo.cgi?node=49806
VK4BDE AllStarLink info http://stats.allstarlink.org/nodeinfo.cgi?node=40381
Online radio courses http://www.res.net.au
JOTA information http://www.international.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iMenuID=17658077
Lighthouse Lightship Weekend http://illw.net
- WIANews sources :
Tune North Queensland Net throughout Queensland and PNG
from 7-30pm Sundays on -
HF: 3605.4kHz
and in Townsville/Thuringowa 8pm Sundays on
VHF: 146.100 / 146.700 MHz
(the VK4RAT 2m repeater)
Tune WIANEWS in North Queensland on Sundays
(with Daylight Savings corrections for NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA) -
HF : from VK7 2200Z 3570 / 7140 / 14130 / 28525kHz
HF : from VK5 2230Z 1843 / 3550 / 7135kHz
HF : from VK2 2300Z 1845 / 3595/ 5425/ 7146 / 10125 / 14170.2 / 18125 / 28320kHz
HF : from VK4 2300Z 1843 / 3605 / 7070 / 7130 / 7190kHz
HF : from VK3 2330Z 3615 / 7158 / 10130kHz
HF : from VK8 2330Z 3555 / 7193 / 10137 / 14337kHz
HF : from VK6 0001Z 7088
HF : from VK6 0001Z 3583 / 7149 / 10125 / 14130 / 29680kHz
6m: from VK7 2200Z 53825kHz FM
6m: from VK5 2230Z 53100kHz AM
6m: from VK2 2300Z 52525kHz FM
6m: from VK6 0100Z 53800kHz FM
2m: from Townsville 2300Z 146700kHz FM
2m: from Rockhampton 2300Z 146700kHz FM
Timeline for monitoring.
2200Z 3570, 7140, 14130, 28525, 53825kHz
2230Z 1843, 3550, 7135, 28470, 53100kHz
2300Z 1843, 1845, 3595, 3605, 5425, 7070, 7130, 7146, 7190, 10125, 14170.4, 28320, 52525kHz
2330Z 3555, 3615, 7158, 7193, 10130, 10137, 14337kHz
0001Z 3583, 7088, 7140, 10120, 14130, 29680, 53800kHz
Frequency List for transceiver memory
1843, 1845,
3550, 3555, 3570, 3583, 3595, 3605, 3615,
5425,
7070, 7088, 7130, 7135, 7140, 7146, 7158, 7193
10125, 10132.8, 10127,
14130, 14170.4, 14337,
28320, 28525, 28537, 29680
52525, 53100, 53650, 53725, 53725, 53800, 53825kHz
Daylight Saving for NSW VIC ACT SA TAS
begins 20230930-1600UTC - ends 20240406-1600UTC
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See you at theTARCinc Xmas Party
and cheers from Gavin/VK4ZZ
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