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News from the North
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- JOTA Now for the Future!
- News from Central Queensland
- News from North Queensland
- Townsville Nets Callbacks
- Regional Activities
- Buy Swap and Sell and Australias Most Wanted
- Regional Communications Support Events
- AMCA Amateur Radio Assessments Information
- Holiday planning
- WICEN NET
- Regional Nets
- ANZA DX Net
- ROTA Recipes On The Air
- North Queensland Internet Gateways
- WIANews sources
- JOTA Now for the Future!
Scout and Guide Groups are now contacting
their regular Radio Amateur Operator to line up sites and
personnel to participate in this years world-wide event,
the largest event on the Scout, Guide and Amateur Radio Calendar.
Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet is happening
in 2024 from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th October.
If you can help out with any groups then please contact your
local JOTA Co-ordinator.
In Townsville Richard VK4PQV on 0400339543 is your contact.
Known JOTA Activations in the North
Cairns Amateur Radio Club at the Smithfield Scout Den
with Scout groups from the region
Bob/VK4BOB with Girl Guides in the Innisfail region
at Garradunga
Townsville Amateur Radio Club members -
Richard/VK4PQV, Phil/VK4HSV, Lyndall/VK4ZM and Gavin/VK4ZZ with
Kennedy Region Scouts at Camp Tarmaroo Bluewater
Wayne/VK4YWG, Hairy Richard/VK4ZMB and others with Flinders Region Guides
at the Girl Guides Training Centre Bluewater
Mackay Amateur Radio Association at Rowellan Park near Mackay
with Scout Groups from the Mackay region
RADAR Club VK4WIR at Seeonee Park south of Rockhampton
with Scout Groups from the Rockhampton region
Gladstone Amateur Radio Club at a spot near Gladstone
Trevor/VK4ACZ, Francis/VK4FAAX, John/VK4FJM and others
with Scout Groups from the Gladstone region
Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club at Wyper Park
with Scout Groups from the Bundaberg region
Australian voice calling frequencies:
3.650, 7.090, 14.190, 21.190, 28.590, 52.160MHz
World CW calling frequencies:
3.570, 7.030, 14.060, 18.080, 21.140, 24.910, 28.180,
50.160MHz
World voice calling frequencies:
3.690 & 3.940, 7.090 & 7.190, 14.290, 18.140,
21.360, 24.960, 28.390, 50.160MHz
Calling frequencies for Slow Scan TV (SSTV):
3.630, 7.033, 14.227MHz
Calling Frequencies for PSK31
14.070MHz
Australian Guides Unite calling frequencies:
7.130 21.200MHz
with 14.150MHz as a backup if 40m and 15m arn't working
- News from Central Queensland
- RADAR Club 2024 Annual Dinner
The Rockhampton and Districts Amateur Radio Club Inc invites members and
visitors to attend one of the stellar events on the Amateur Radio Calendar -
the RADAR Club 2024 Annual Dinner.
$30 per head, $15 under 12s, gets you an entertaining evening with great people,
a sumptuous multi-course buffet dinner which includes dessert, a lucky door prize
and the opportunity to participatge in the Secret Santa Auction, Radio Raffle,
Pick of the Shelf Raffle and the famous Mary Adams VK4PZ Memorial $100 Money Board.
Those who are attending are requested to bring a wrapped gift to the value of $5
for the Secret Santa Auction and an unwrapped prize to the value of $15 to contribute
to the Pick of the Shelf Raffle. One prize contribution per family only.
The where and when - Frenchville Sports Club, 105 Clifton Street Frenchville QLD 4701
from 6:30pm Saturday 16th November - RSVP soonest via the Google Forms link on the RADAR facebook page
and address any queries to either Clive on 0429632815 or Adam on 0413292548.
- News from North Queensland
- Ann Renton Memorial Net this Tuesday
One of the friendliest radio nets in the land happens
this Tuesday evening October 22nd
from 7-30pm on the Townsville UHF Repeater
... the Ann Renton Memorial Net !
The net is open to young and old, YL or OM and is a
golden opportunity for anyone who needs practice
on-air to go onto the net as 2nd operator.
Lets see if the YLs can outnumber the OMs !
The net will also be accessible via the VK4TUB AllStar Link 46740
and the VK4TUB Echolink node 837230
and with a gentle reminder ...
- Tech On The Air Net next Tuesday
Next Tuesday, 29th October is the fifth Tuesday of the month
and that means only one thing -
The Tech on the Air Net will be happening from 0930UTC (1930K)
until when the Net Controller Peter/VK4PQ decides all is done.
The Net will be happening on the Townsville VHF Voice Repeater VK4RAT 146.7MHz
along with the following nodes -
VK4PQ AllStarLink Gateway Kelso NQLD which interfaces with VK4RAT VHF Repeater H24
Node 49806 Echolink VK4PQ-R 956580
- VK4GDN AllStarLink Gateway Charters Towers NQLD linked with VK4PQ 49806 H24
Node 54043 145.145MHz 91.5Hz Tone H24.
The net starts with the latest edition of the NZART News, followed by the establishment
of a net call-in then the fielding of technical questions with and without notice.
For the October net there will also be a presentation introducing the Kiwi-SDR Remote Receiving
Network and how to access it. This will start at 1000UTC (2000K) (9pm summer time) and will also
include an experiment in Zoom simulcasting.
For those who would like to participate in the Zoom experiment – the Meeting Link is
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76021279246?pwd=rbPXhW9M3mzcMlNpfkeYJ6GxbpFyLT.1
or, if this does not work for you fire up your Zoom app and enter –
Meeting ID 760 2127 9246
Passcode 4tsC8P
- theTARCinc Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of The Townsville Amateur Radio Club will be
happening on Sunday November 24th 2024.
Whoop-de-doo you say - but wait, what is that delicious smell you can
detect from the future ?
Thatâ€Ös what it is !
The event is starting with a Pancake Breakfast from 7am to 8-30am
cooked up by the Iron Faraday Cage Chefs. Yummmie !
After the sumptuous pancake feast the nuts and bolts of the
Annual General Meeting will take place.
Where do you go to ?
Area 2 - Rossiter Park Aitkenvale via Kimball Street of course !
AGM Agenda and Proxy Forms published in September to November 2024 Back-scatter.
Written nominations for positions needed to be tendered no later than Thursday 25th October 2024
as these need to be displayed in the Club Rooms no less than a month prior to the AGM.
Please advise attendance numbers no later than Tuesday 19th November Social Meeting
for catering purposes – else you will go hungry and your pancake craving will not
cease !
If you can not attend the AGM please tender your proxy forms ASAP.
Eating so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4PQV, VK4HSV, VK4PQ,
this raving plug issued by - Gavin Reibelt VK4ZZ, Secretary 2024, theTARCinc.
- theTARCinc 2024 Xmas Party
theTARCinc 2024 Christmas Party and Monster Auction
happens on Sunday December 8th from 10am
at the VK4ME Ice Cube and Concrete Pond at Kirwan.
Your hosts Sharon and Snow/VK4ME hope that TARC Club Members and Families
will come along and celebrate responsibly and with fun.
From 11am the Monster Auction will get underway.
From 12-30pm the BBQ Lunch (funded by TARC) will light up.
From 1pm the Mystery Pressie Auction will get underway.
Make sure you bring a suitably wrapped pressie for the Mystery Pressie Auction
as well as your treasure for the Monster Auction.
The Bowen Radio Amateur Group will also be running a raffle at the party, with
the prize yet again being one of Kerry Wright's fantastically crafted
Scratchie Christmas Trees.
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 -
Sharon & ME, ZZ & ZM, PQV, Kerry & CMW, IGM, PAL,
- 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 20th.
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, will be 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 2025
Happening from Thursday late morning 23rd to Monday lunchtime 27th January 2025 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, Radio programming,
Bushwalking along the well marked trekking trails.
plus much, much more.
Donâ€Öt get the wrong idea though, this long week will be a VERY relaxing one –
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,
Need more info ? Then call or text og VK4ZZ on 0427182469
Plan ahead
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
2030 Wed 25th to Sunday 29th January
- TARC does the 2025 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 8th 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.
- 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
Sat 26 to Sun 27 October - NQORA North Queensland Offroad Racing Super Series Round 4 - Millchester
Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZMB, VK4FIBW, VK4ZWC, VK1ZZ, VK4BOB,
more operators needed.
Thu 17 April to Mon 21 April - Whitsunday Regional Endurance Riding Assoc. 5/20/40/60E/80/+Marathons
Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Euri Gold Farms near Bowen
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4IGM, VK4CUZ, VK4AAH, VK4HSV, more operators needed.
Sat 26 to Sun 27 April - Valley Riders Endurance Riding Assoc. 2x20/2x40/1x80k (Ops by MARA Inc.)
Dee Jay Arabians Horse Endurance Rides - Denison Creek near Nebo
Operators so far VK4CUZ, VK4HAN, VK4HRE, Bruce, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4JLK, many more operators needed.
Fri 30 May to Sun 1 June - Whitsunday Regional Endurance Riding Assoc. 5/20/30/40/60E/80
Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides - Euri Gold Farms near Bowen
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4IGM, VK4HSV, more ops muchly needed.
Sat 14 to Sun 15 June - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Autumn Escalade
Horse Endurance Rides 5/20/40 - NQ Equestrian Centre Bluewater Park
Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4PJH, VK4ME, VK4IGM,
many more operators needed.
Sat 21 to Sun 22 June - Valley Riders Endurance Riding Assoc. 2x20/2x40/100E (Ops by MARA Inc.)
Greg Willoughby Memorial Horse Endurance Rides - Denison Creek near Nebo
Operators so far VK4CUZ, VK4HAN, VK4ZZ, VK4HRE, Bruce, VK4JLK
many more operators needed.
Sat 28 to Sun 29 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity, Townsville Region
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ZMB, VK4IGM, VK4ME, VK4PJH, VK4AAH, VK4HSV,
more ops would be good.
Sat 19 July - Townsville Open Water Swimming Assoc.
Magnetic Island to Townsville Open Water Swim
assemble from 5-30am Strand Park, Picnic Bay, Cleveland Bay
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4FUU, VK4AAH, VK4HSV,
more ops would be good.
Sat 26 to Sun 27 July - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Autumn Escalade
Horse Endurance Rides 5/20/40 - NQ Equestrian Centre Bluewater Park
Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4PJH & Sammi, VK4ME, VK4IGM, VK4HSV,
many more operators needed.
Sat 26 July - TCAC Ingham Forest Rally from 6am to 5-30pm based at Abergowrie/Longpocket QCWA Hall
Operators so far VK4KDF & Rae, VK4FIBW & VK4FCRH,
many more operators needed.
Fri 1 to Sun 3 August - Whitsunday Regional Endurance Riding Assoc. 5/20/30/40/60E/80
Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Rides - Euri Gold Farms near Bowen
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4IGM, VK4HSV,
more ops needed.
Sat 6 to Sun 7 September - Bush to Beach Endurance Ride Assoc. Spring Push
Horse Endurance Rides 5/20/40 - NQ Equestrian Centre Bluewater Park
Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4ME VK4PJH and Sammi, VK4HSV,
many 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 Motorsports Australia
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 CH12 with beams deployed from checkpoints both for VHF and UHF-CB.
> Note that the 2025 event date clashes with the B2B Autumn Escalade Horse Endurance Ride July 26 to 27
so we can only provide limited numbers of operators for the event <
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 river crossings and slightly undulating land through
the properties near Bluewater Park. 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 and on checkpoints.
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- Townsville Nets Callbacks
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
by Peter/VK4PQ at Kelso North Queensland
following the WIA News and QNEWS transmissions 20241013 0900-0938K
Callbacks by Peter/VK4PQ
at Kelso North Queensland - 20241013 0938-1019K
VK4GDN Glen and Linda at Charters Towers via AllStarLink/VK4GDN/VK4PQ
VK4ZZ Gavin and Lyndall/VK4ZM at Vincent
VK4GUN Matman and Roslyn at Condon
VK4ALS Les and Leslie at Kelso
VK4PQV Richard at Cranbrook
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
VK4BVM Phil and Lorraine at Aitkenvale
VK4RO Ross at Ayr
VK4YWG Wayne and Cate at Cranbrook
VK4JBY Ron and Mandy at Cranbrook
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4LU Ray and Susan at Aitkenvale
VK4ME Snow and Sharon at Kirwan
VK4VIK Colin at Broughton via AllStarLink/VK4VIK/VK4PQ
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz repeater
following the North Queensland Net retransmission
by Richard/VK4PQV at Cranbrook, North Queensland - 20241013 08-00pm
Callbacks by Richard/VK4PQV at Cranbrook North Queensland
- 20241013 08-31pm to 08-59pm
VK4GDN Glen and Linda at Charters Towers
VK4PQ Peter and Ruth at Kelso
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas
VK4ZM Lyndall at Vincent
VK4VIK Colin at Broughton via AllStarLink/VK4VIK/VK4PQ
and fyi - North Queensland Net participants
on 3605.4kHz from 20241013 07-30pm to 08-44pm
Net control by Gavin/VK4ZZ operating VK4WIT
from theTARCinc Clubrooms, West End North Queensland
VK4CWL Bob and Cherie at Emerald
VK4CMW Mick and Kerrie at Collinsville
VK4YT Ben at Mossman
VK4PQV Richard at Cardwell
VK4OIL Ray and Wendy at Kirwan
VK4CUZ Gary at Blacks Beach near Mackay - remoting in from VK3
VK4PQ Peter and Ruth at Kelso
VK4FNQ John and Cheryl/VK4FRYL at Majestic Towers
VK4KN John at Mount Pleasant near Mackay
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4EKA Dougall near Toowoomba
Regional Events -
October
- 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
- NQORA North Queensland Offroad Racing Super Series Round 4 - Millchester - Sat 26 to Sun 27 October
- 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 the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th Nov from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- RADARinc Annual Dinner - Sat 16th Nov from 6-30pm at Frenchville Sports Club Rockhampton
- 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 the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Xmas Party - Sun 8th December at the VK4ME Ice Cube
- TARC Project Night - Tue 10th December from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 17th December from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Does the Xmas Lights Tour - Fri 20th December from 7pm
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 24th December - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 31st Dec from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater and VK4PQ AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- New Years Day Countdown - Tue 31st December - from 1245UTC for Daylight Saving, from 1345UTC for proper time
January 2025
- Australia Day Long Week Family Radio Camp - Thur 23rd to Mon arvo 27th Jan - Girl Guides Training Centre Bluewater
- Ann Renton Memorial Net - Tue 28th January - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
February
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 4th February from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- Defence Welcome to Townsville Expo - Townsville Stadium Murray - Sat 8th Feb from 7-30am
- TARC Project Night - Tue 11th February from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Social Meeting - Tue 18th February from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net - Tue 25th February - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
March
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 4th March from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 11th March from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC does the John Moyle Memorial Field Day March 14 15 16 - Girl Guides Training Centre Bluewater
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 18th March from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net - Tue 25th March from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
April
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 1st April from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 8th April from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 15th April from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- WRERA Euri Gold Farm Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Thur 17 April to Mon 21 April
- Ann Renton Memorial Net - Tue 22nd April from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- MARS Dee Jay Arabians 2x20/2x40/1x80 Endurance Rides - Sat 26 to Sun 27 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 6th May from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- MARA/RADAR Clairview Gathering - Fri 9 May to Mon 12 May - BarraCrab Clairview
- TARC Project Night - Tue 13th May from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 20th May from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 27th May from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater and VK4TUB AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
- WRERA Euri Gold Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides Comms Support - Fri 30 May to Sun 2 June - Bowen Region
June
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 3rd June from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- Tony 4's Famous Foxhunt - Sat 7th June from 1pm somewhere in the Townsville area
- TARC Project Night - Tue 10th June from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- B2B Autumn Escalade Horse Endurance Ride Comms Support - Sat 14 to Sun 15 June at Bluewater Park
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 17th June from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- MARA Greg Willoughby Memorial 2x20/2x40/1x100eliv Endurance Rides Sat 21 to Sun 22 June Denison Creek
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 24th June from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Sat 28 to Sun 29 June - Townsville Region
July
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 1st July from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 8th July from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 15th July from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TOWSA Maggie Island Swim - Sat July 19th from 5-30am Strand Park
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 22nd July from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- B2B Paluma Passion Horse Endurance Ride Comms Support - Sat 26 to Sun 27 July at Bluewater Park
- TCAC Ingham Forest Rally - Sat 26 July 0600 - 1700 Abergowrie/Longpocket QCWA Hall
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 29th 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 1 to Sun 3 August - Bowen Region
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 5th August from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th August from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Social Meeting - Tue 19th August from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 26th August from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
September
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 2nd September from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- B2B Spring Shore Horse Endurance Rides Comms Support - Sat 6 to Sun 7 September at Bluewater Park
- TARC Project Night - Tue 9th September from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 16th September from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 23rd September from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- CHARC AGM Weekend - Fri arvo 26 to Sun morn 28 Sept - Venue Lake Maraboon Ski Club near Emerald
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 30th September - from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater and VK4PQ AllStarLink & Echolink Nodes
October
- Cardwell Gathering - Fri 3rd Oct to Mon 6th Oct at Meunga Creek Caravan Park
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 7th Oct from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 14th September from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
- Kennedy Region Scouts/Flinders Region Guides Jamboree On The Air/Jamboree On The Internet
Fri 17 to Sun 19 Oct
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 21st Oct from 7-30pm at the Club Rooms Green Street West End
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- Buy Swap and Sell and Wanted
- 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)
- For Sale from the estate of Jeff Stinson ex VK4CCF located in Townsville
The following items are up for sale, were working at the time
of Jeff's passing, sold as is where is and some dissassembly might be required
- ICOM IC-7200 HF/6metre Transceiver $600
- Yaesu FTM-400 XDR VHF/UHF FM/Fusion Transceiver with Accessories $500
- Yaesu MH-85A11U Microphone/Camera for FTM-400 $100
- Kenwood TS-50 HF Transceiver $200
- Avair AV-400 200W/400W SWR/Power Meter 140MHz to 512MHz $100
- Yaesu FRG-7700 HF Communications Receiver $100
- Yaesu FP-707 Power Supply $75
- Framed Amateur Radio World Map $10
- Framed World Great Circle Map (Budget Colour Copies) $10
- Portable VHF/UHF Antenna System with Co-ax cable complete $50
- Parts boxes including Egg Insulators, Components, Connectors, Hardware, RF Traps - make an offer
Contact Doris on 0427791412 or Michael on 0400537797 to seal the deal
For Sale - Get some HF grunt into your radio shack
… also warms the radio shack on those cold winter nights
Ron/VK4JBY is making some room in his radio shack and regretfully needs to
release this wonderful HF linear amplifier to another radio shack.
Hereâ€Ös the nitty gritties
–
Ameritron AL-811 HF Amplifier
Manuals and circuits
5 spare valves of unknown condition.
Used occasionally
Warmed up regularly to keep capacitors good.
Local pickup only $1100.00 ono
-
Contact Ron on 0403 420024 to get this propagation helper
into your radio shack asap.
For Sale - A necessity in any radio shack
… helps you chase Murphy out of your equipment
Ron/VK4JBY is making more room in his radio shack in Townsville and regretfully
needs to release this precision Oscilloscope to another radio shack.
Hereâ€Ös the vital info
–
Hitachi V-212 Dual Trace Oscilloscope
20MHz analogue
Comes with one probe
Works well
2nd Channel Vert. Fine adj. knob broken
$50.00 - local pickup only
-
Contact Ron on 0403 420024 to get this fault exterminating equipment
into your radio shack asap.
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- Regional Communications Support Events
Atherton Tablelands Region
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator David Falls VK4DNF 0419206498
Sat 26 to Sun 27 April - Shiralee 20/40/60eliv/80km Endurance Rides Tepon
Sat 24 to Sun 25 May - Woodleigh 20/40/60eliv/80km Endurance Rides Tepon
Mon 30 June to Sat 5 July - Pioneer Trek 5x20/5x40/5x60elev/3x80/100/200/400 Endurance Rides Tepon
Sat 16 to Sun 17 Aug - Gemstone 20/40/60/80/160eliv Endurance Rides Tepon
Sat 27 to Mon 29 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
Sat 26 to Sun 27 October - NQORA North Queensland Offroad Racing Super Series Round 4 - Millchester
Thu 17 to Mon 21 April - WRERA Euri Gold Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Fri 30 May to Sun 1 June - WRERA Euri Gold Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Sat 14 to Sun 15 June - B2B Autumn Escalade Horse Endurance Ride Comms Support - Bluewater Park
Sat 28 to Sun 29 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Townsville Region
Sat 19 July - TOWSA Maggie Island Swim from 5-30am Strand Park
Sat 26 to Sun 27 July - B2B Paluma Passion Horse Endurance Rides - Bluewater Park
Sat 26 July - TCAC Ingham Forest Rally - Abergowrie/Longpocket QCWA Hall
Fri 1 to Sun 3 August - WRERA Euri Gold Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Sat 6 to Sun 7 September - B2B Spring Shore Horse Endurance Rides - Bluewater Park
Mackay Region
Mackay Amateur Radio Association Inc
- Co-ordinator Gary Crothers VK4CUZ 0410462892
Sat 26 to Sun 27 April - Dee Jay Arabians 2x20/2x40/1x80 Endurance Rides Denison Creek
Sat 21 to Sun 22 June - 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 !
- AMCA Exams Services for Amateur Radio
The Australian Communications and Media Authority runs services
for Amateur Radio Assessment and Certification.
- Specialist Assessors available for remote or online assessments are
Laurie Pritchard/VK4BLE in Brisbane on 0411413588
Ron Bertrand/VK2DQ on Gold Coast on 0426771808
Gail Lidden/VK4ION in Bundaberg on 0410121345,
- General Assessors available for face to face assessments in the regions
Stuart Dunk/VK4SDD in Malanda on 0407700096,
Darrin Archer/VK4GEO in Mount Isa on 0418981353,
Lyndall Reibelt/VK4ZM in Townsville on 0427688014,
Roy Moore/VK4RM in Sarina on 0409597410,
Clive Sait/VK4ACC in Rockhampton on 0429632815,
Ray Dobinson/VK4XXX in Rockhampton on 07 49281219
If you do not get an answer on these numbers,
be sure to leave a message otherwise
you will be treated as a bogus caller and possibly blocked.
For a full list of assessors, information on the Exam Service
and the Amateur Radio service in Australia,
surf to the ACMA website and search for
Amateur Radio Accredited Assessors.
- Holiday planning
State Public Holidays in North Queensland
2024
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
- Holiday planning
Queensland School Terms
2024
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
2026
Term 1 - Tue 27th Jan to Thur 2nd Apr
Term 2 - Mon 20th Apr to Fri 26th June
Term 3 - Mon 13th July to Fri 18th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 6th Oct to Fri 11th Dec
2027
Term 1 - Wed 27th Jan to Thur 25th March
Term 2 - Mon 12th Apr to Fri 25th June
Term 3 - Mon 12th July to Fri 17th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 5th Oct to Fri 10th Dec
2028
Term 1 - Mon 24th Jan to Fri 31st March
Term 2 - Tue 18th Apr to Fri 23rd June
Term 3 - Mon 10th July to Fri 15th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 3rd Oct to Fri 8th Dec
2029
Term 1 - Mon 22nd Jan to Thur 29th March
Term 2 - Tue 16th Apr to Fri 22nd June
Term 3 - Mon 9th July to Fri 14th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 2nd Oct to Fri 7th Dec
Source - QLD Government Department of Education and Training
- WICEN >> since 1946 << -
- WICEN NQ >> since 1971 << -
- Curly Wind Season is coming, so it's a good time to get prepared anyway.
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
14125kHz 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 - VK4RCA Cairns City UHF Repeater output 439.850 input 434.850
with 91.5Hz input tone from 0930Z also on AllStarLink node 533335
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
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 Control - 3636kHz from 0930Z
Friday Evening - Sunshine Coast ARC 6m Net - VK4WIS Net Control - 53700kHz FM from 0930Z
Friday Evening - Caboolture ARC Net - VK4QD Net Control - 3610kHz from 0930Z
Friday Evening - Central Highlands Club Net - VK4WCH Net Control - 3618kHz from 0930Z
Saturday Evening - Darling Downs Net - VK4WID Net Control - 3650kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Morning - Brisbane WICEN QLD-wide 20m Net - 14183kHz from 2200Z
Sunday Morning - Brisbane WICEN QLD-wide 40m Net - 7105kHz from 2230Z
Sunday Morning - Border Ranges ARC - local VHF repeaters, IRLP9558, echolink VK3JED, from 2230Z
Sunday Evening - North Queensland Net - VK4WIT Net Control - 3605.4kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Evening - Bunya Mountains and Districts 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 Morning - Coral Coast Net - The Original - 7106kHz starting 7am (2100Z)
Every Afternoon - Ron's Net - in memory of Ron/VK4BRG SK
7105kHz from 0700Z
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 or out and about
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 Fusion/FM Repeater West End NQLD Input 431.750MHz Output 438.750MHz 91.5Hz Tone H24
AllStarLink Gateways
- VK4TUB AllStarLink Gateway Kirwan NQLD interfaces with VK4RAT UHF Repeater H24
Node 46740 Echolink VK4TUB-R 837219
- VK4PQ AllStarLink Gateway Kelso NQLD interfaces with VK4RAT VHF Repeater H24
Node 49806 Echolink VK4PQ-R 956580
- VK4GDN AllStarLink Gateway Charters Towers NQLD linked with VK4TUB 46740 H24
Node 56808 439.150MHz 91.5Hz Tone H24
- VK4GDN AllStarLink Gateway Charters Towers NQLD linked with VK4PQ 49806 H24
Node 54043 145.145MHz 91.5Hz Tone H24
- VK4HSV AllStarLink Portable Gateway Douglas NQLD Hx 439.125MHz 81.5Hz CTCSS Access Tone Node 54607
- VK4BDE AllStarLink Gateway Condon NQLD H24 145.390MHz 91.5Hz CTCSS Access Tone Node 40381
- VK4OT AllStarLink Gateway Heatley NQLD H24 439.325MHz Interface with HH3300000060 Node 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 vk4ot.ddns.net 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
DMR High Power Gateways
- VK4YWG MMDVM DMR BrandMeister Cranbrook NQLD Node 5050130 441.5MHz simplex
Townsville Hamshack Hotline Endpoints
- Jason/VK4OT 3300000060
- Brett/VK4BDE 3300000061
- Gavin/VK4ZZ 3300000066
- 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
Radio Beacons in Central, North and Far North Queensland (O = Operational, N = Non Operational)
VK4DJC Mount Morgan 28.285 MHz (O)
VK4RAR Rockhampton 432.540 MHz (N) 1296.448 MHz (N)
VK4RTL Townsville 28.270 MHz (N) 50.282 MHz (N) 144.444 MHz (N) 432.444 MHz (N)
VK4RTL Townsville 1296.444 MHz (O) 2403.444 MHz (N) 5760.444 MHz (N) 10368.444 MHz (N) 24048.444 MHz (N)
VK4RHT Mareeba 28.274 MHz (N) 50.281 MHz (O) 144.446 MHz (N)
- 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 20231005-1600UTC - ends 20240405-1600UTC
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See you at JOTA/JOTI!
and cheers from Gavin/VK4ZZ
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