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VK7 Amateur Radio News 12Oct25
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS – SUNDAY 12th OCTOBER 2025
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Welcome to this weeks edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News, your gateway to whats happening across the airwaves in Tasmania and beyond.
Coming to you from the Tasmanian Amateur Radio News Desk is Peter, VK7PD, with the latest updates, stories, and insights from our amateur radio community.
Were broadcasting far and wide thanks to our dedicated team:
DMR Talk Group 5 & D-Star Reflector 91C via the Digital Group
HF relays:
1.862 MHz – Justin VK7TW
3.670 MHz – Dale VK7DG
7.140 MHz – Ross VK7ALH
14.130 MHz – Garry VK7JGD
28.525 MHz – Tony VK7VKT
And locally in Hobart on UHF CB Ch.24 with Mark VK7FMAC, and HF CB Ch.24 (11m) with Stephen VK7SME.
Missed it live? Catch the replay Tuesday 8pm on repeaters VK7RAA (North), VK7RHT, and on UHFCB24/HFCB24 (South).
Stay tuned, and enjoy the news!
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Silent Key
Meg Hodge
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Meg Hodge.
Meg passed away peacefully, on Wednesday the 1st of October 2025, surrounded by family. Although not an amateur radio operator, Meg is the wife of Wayne VK7FWGH and they have been members of NTARC for over a decade. You may not have ever heard Meg on air, but if you had attended NTARC meetings and social events, like coffee morning and barbeques, you would be able to put a face to the name.
Early on when Wayne was volunteering at Equine Endurance Rides, they would bring their fifth wheeler caravan, which was so spacious it was outfitted with a full size oven. So on ride days we were continuously plied with freshly baked scones with jam and cream. Sometimes even delivered to remote check-points. HiHi
Megs health had been declining for many years and she recently moved into the care of the Beaconsfield District Hospital.
A minutes silence was observed on behalf of all club members at last Wednesday nights general meeting. On behalf of NTARC, the Committee wish to pass on our condolences to Wayne and family.
Family and friends of Meg are warmly invited to attend a service to celebrate her life, to be held on Thursday the 16th October at the Beaconsfield Community Centre, 92 Weld St, commencing at 10am. For those that are unable to attend there will be a live stream, using the link in the text addition. Lethborg Family Funerals
You are greatly loved and will be missed by all.
Vale Meg (SK).
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Miena Hamfest
The Miena Hamfest returns on Saturday, 15th November 2025 at the Miena Community Centre in the Central Highlands, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Come along for gear sales, radio displays, suppliers, food, and a friendly catch-up. Entry is just five dollarsand yes, the bar opens at 3 pm!
Dont miss the return of the Miena Hamfestmark it in your calendar now!
73,
Eric VK7EV & Dave VK7OB
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WWFF, SOTA, POTA and IOTA
Weekly Wrap-Up
Despite the wet and wild weather, VK7 has had some great activation activity over the past week!
Continuing the theme of last weeks funny stories, Matt, VK7MAT, received an email from Jim, VK7JZ, with a tale of his own from the weekend. Jim was halfway up Herringback mountain near Huonville when he had a sudden thought: “Where are my glasses? And wheres my phone?”
With no phone, he couldnt spot the activation, and without his glasses, reading things up close was going to be difficult. After a futile search of the backpack, Jim remembered that he had left them on the bonnet of his car at the start of trail! Feeling frustrated, Jim made the tough call to abandon the climb and return to his car. Upon arrival, there they were his glasses and phone sitting right on the bonnet!
After a moment of reflection (and likely a chuckle), Jim decided against heading back up the mountain and instead drove to the Peter Murrell Reserve, where he managed to log 11 contacts, including two park to park QSOs. A solid recovery!
Meanwhile, the northern Wednesday crew consisting of Rodney, VK7HAM, Peter, VK7ZPE, and Al, VK7AN, headed out to Knockup Summit, located near The Sideling on the way to Scottsdale. The team operated on the 40m band and enjoyed a productive activation.
Matt, VK7MAT, had a fun week, activating four parks. Early in the week, he visited three in and around the Devonport area: Henry Somerset Private Sanctuary, Mersey Bluff State Reserve, and Pardoe Northdown Conservation Area. Later in the week, he activated Ben Lomond National Park, setting up above the iconic Jacobs Ladder. Using the IC-705 running 10 watts, Matt made 112 contacts across the four activations, including five park-to-park contacts.
Looking ahead, next weekend is the POTA “Support Your Parks” weekend, with many operators planning to head out and activate. If not heading out, be sure to jump on the air and grab yourself some hunter contacts!
73, Matt, VK7MAT
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Statewide SSTV Nights
Another busy net night that saw the following participants, VK7s – ZGK, AX, ZAB, TW, HHS (the Hobart Hacker Space) and ZBX all sharing over sixty photos. The main themes were:
Around the Hobart suburb of Newtown
The latest SSTV photos from ARISS for the “2025 World Space Week” which celebrates another anniversary of SPUTNICK-1s launched on the 4th of October 1957
Whiskey – English spelling, its now time for drink, being a part of growing up and leaving you poor for life
Protesting the use of AI and how to make mistakes
Other highlights were:
An interesting group activity or being left alone
How the Faraday Cage was invented
The latest packaged dolly, an overweight Ham operator
A reminder of QTech in Brisbane this coming November
The new Apocalypse movie
The menu if radios were hamburgers
Signs telling you to buy more radios
A phone tower on fire and drilling for a new tower
Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV International Gateway and VK7s exchanged photos with PA3EKI in the Netherlands. Please remember to leave a 30 second break between transmissions to allow the European countries a chance to send photos. Tony will connect the gateway again next week between 6:30pm and 11:30 pm.
Note - Ken VK7KRJs and Steve VK7OOs fully automatic 24/7 monitoring sites allow anyone who has sent SSTV pictures the ability to check them on their pages almost immediately, any time, both South and North Tasmania.
If you missed the net there are archives of these SSTV nights on Kens and Steves SSTV websites or on NTARCs website under blogs.
https://vk7oo.tasme.com/vhfsstv/
https://sstv.vk7krj.com/scrolling%20web%20gallery.html
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
https://www.qsl.net/vk7ax/sstvgate3/index.html
73 from Andre VK7ZAB
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QSL News
Inwards QSL Bureau Information
The current list of QSL Cards held by the VK7 Inwards Bureau as at 26 Sep is in the email version of the Broadcast. Do you see your callsign in the list of QSL cards held by the inwards bureau? Do you want these Cards? Please advise Herman either way by email so he can tidy up and remove cards that have been held for some time. Send me your QTH address so I can either mail them out or deliver on an opportunity basis.
Email to westyh(at)ozemail.com.au
73 Herman VK7HW
Manager WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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Sorted Cards held at 26 Sep 2025 ( Any errors in the listing are mine, I sometimes miss culling a call sign)
AA, AAC, AAD, AAE, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, ACE, AD, ACG, ACN, ADE, AED, AG(2014, 2016), AGC, AHT, AIR, AJC, AJP, AKK, ALZ, AM, ANC, AO, APZ, AQ, AS, ATH, AXZ, AY
BA, BB, BD, BPV, BT, BU, BYE
CA, CBK, CBR, CC, CH/T, CJ, CMV, CTV, CV, CW, CWB, CX
DAN, DBX, DC, DHT, DI, DIK, DM, DN, DO, DP, DQ, DR, DT, DV, DX, DY, DZ
EA, EG, EI, EK, EKA, ER
FAA, FADZ, FALX (alx), FAZZ, FCIA, FG, FGGT, FKLW, FLAR, FMI, FPRN, FRJ, FRJG, FTAS, FTR
G, GA, GC, GEL, GGZ, GL, GM, GOP, GR, GU, GZ
HCH, HCK, HDE, HDM, HDX, HL, HOB, HRS, HSA, HSC, HSD, HSE, HSJ, HSO
HZ
IAN, ID, IK, IR, IS
JA, JAB, JAZ, JB, JCR, JOK, JON, JP, JS, JW, JX
KAC, KAM, KBA, KD, KDO, KJ, KKR, KL, KO, KRJ, KT
LA, LDH, LL, LLL, LM, LT, LVH
M, MA, MAG, MBD, MD, MEL, MET, MHZ, MI, MJ, MOO, MRS, MS, MV
NA, NB, NC, ND, NEC, NET, NFI, NG, NIK, NMH, NRF, NRT, NRX, NSE, NTE, NVH, NWT
OB, OR
PAF, PBD, PDJ, PKJ, PO, POL, PRN, PSH, PSJ, PSZ, PW
RA, RB, RG, RW
SD, SG(vi7SG), SIX, SN, SV, SW, SZ
TA, TCE, TED, TK, TM, TUX, TX, TZ
UT
VA, VAC, VAO, VAZ, VDC, VEK, VH, VIP, VM, VR, VTM
WA, WC, WL, WN, WO, WT, WUU, W, WX
XTC, XV
Y, YN
ZA, ZBX, ZGK, ZJJ, ZK, ZM, ZT, ZX
Following cards were left/seen in the box at WAGS 24 Sep 25
- AZ, HH, HVK, MAT, RR/4, STO, TO, ZTA
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
Baker Beach Scenic Challenge Horse Endurance ride
On Saturday 5th October, club members, as well as members from NTARC, and the Ulverstone Radio Operators Club (UROC), provided safety comms for the event in the Dazzler Range.
Those assisting from NWTARC were Brenton VK7HP, Andrew VK7XR, Eric VK7EV, and from NTARC Idris VK7ZIR, Stefan VK7ZSB and Andre VK7ZAB, and from UROC Peter & Johan.
Crew were onsite at 530am and manned the base and 5 checkpoints, the event concluded around 1600hrs.
The Mt Duncan 2 metre repeater was utilised for the event, with 70cm Mt Duncan and 70cm Dazzler as backups.
Amateur radio operators were able to mentor Peter & Johan during the day, to let them see what amateur radio was all about, and potentially new amateurs to be.
These events are normally run on simplex frequencies, but a radio survey showed the 2m repeater would cover the area very well, and penetrated the dead zone that checkpoint 2 normally is.
Local amateurs were advised of the event, and asked to use Mt Duncan 70cm for chatting during the day, and we appreciate their cooperation. Thanks, must also go to Tony VK7AX, who disabled SSTV on the Dazzler Range repeater for the day, in case it was required.
The event ran flawlessly and a big thank you to NTARC & UROC members for assisting, and potentially a couple of more amateurs in the NW.
Photos of the event can be viewed on the VK7 Amateur Radio Face Book page
73, Eric, VK7EV
News Officer NWTARC
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH
SOTA/WWFF PARKS GROUP
The Summits On The Air/World Wide Flora and Fauna parks group meets twice weekly – Mondays and Fridays 10.30AM till 12.00 at the Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry Street, Launceston.
For more information contact Al on 0417 354 410.
73, Al, VK7AN
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Northern Tasmanian Amateur Radio Club Incorporated
www.ntarc.net
Users of VK7RAA, 2 Metre repeater on Mount Arthur, please note that due to the ongoing problem with the squelch opening it has been decided to implement tone access. This will require your transceiver to send a CTCSS sub-tone of 123.0 Hz on your transmissions. This change will be implemented in the near future, depending on weather and site visits. It will stay in effect until we can resolve the interference problem.
And now for something completely different, Nic VK7WW donated a heap of equipment and sundry parts and gadgets to the club. Ross VK7ALH decided to investigate a still sealed cardboard carton that had an original unopened feel about it! The seal was quickly broken and the contents disgorged onto the floor.
Once out of the carton it was a very nondescript cube shaped object. Mostly black panels on all sides, with one side-strip hosting two quite large multi-pin connectors and an antenna socket. No other knobs, dials or displays or even a name but it was definitely electronic in nature. If you can imagine a rack mountable incognito cube you would be pretty close. As it was getting late we loaded the box into Rosss car for him to investigate further.
Next technical night it returned, also with Ross explanation, it was an aviation transceiver manufactured during World War II and so far from the looks, it has never seen service. In fact it was the original factory dispatch carton. Not sure how Ross got it from his car boot and into the club room but the plastic table was groaning under the load. If nothing else its new claim to fame is its sheer weight, as it would have to be measured in tens of kilo grams, and this was intended for aircraft! The interconnected covers were removed and Ross revealed the identification plates. The cube contained a transmitter and receiver, two separate chassis combined into the one enclosure making it suitable for rack mounting. This particular unit contained a BC-625A transmitter and BC-624C receiver. These were British manufactured units making up the TR-1143 VHF radio system used in military aircraft during World War II.
Operating on four crystal-controlled channels between 100–156 MHz and with a transmitter delivered 8–12 watts of RF output, it enabled FM two-way voice communication between aircraft and ground stations. It evidently would have been powered by a 28V DC system via a PE-94 dynamotor.
There was an equivalent American version of this set up known as the SCR-522.
Although external connections for both units are the same and these major units are interchangeable, the internals are quite different. This allowed for the standardisation of the wiring harness on aircraft for allies on either side of the Atlantic. The connector sockets were for power, antenna and remote control equipment.
This unit evidently proved very popular amongst 2 metre amateur band users after the war when they became available. I am in the process of downloading some schematic circuit diagrams to ascertain what function the mechanical Uni-Selector performed and its interconnection between Transmitter and Receiver.
Thank you Nic and Ross.
Lionel VK7ZLB brought in some RF goodies he plans to use on the next VHF field days.
Freshly arrived in the mail were a couple of microwave power amplifier modules; these were the more robust versions with a built-in RF circulator and 50 ohm termination. The circulator provides amplifier isolation from the load as reflections are passes onto the termination. There was also a selection of solid state RF switching modules and a couple of tiny LNAs or Low Noise Amplifiers the size of a $2 coin.
He then gave a presentation on current amateur microwave activities like contacts on 1296 MHz by bouncing signals off geostationary satellites. He took us through the latest “432 and above EME” newsletter. The link is in the broadcast text. 432-and-above-newsletter
There were some very impressive EME setups and there seems to be a lot of EME activity worldwide. However Lionel noted that the only state in Australia that is not active is NSW, which has the most amateurs! Thats Interesting?
Lionel also showed the setup of Max SA5IKN in Sweden for the recent ARI Italian EME Contest on 10GHz. He was portable and using a tent to keep the rain off. One of his contacts was Richard VK7ZBX as noted in the last state news. And the latest activity is doing SSTV on 23cm via EME.
Thanks Lionel ……
Now a very important reminder, JOTA is coming to NTARC club rooms Rocherlea. It is planned to be operational from noon on Saturday the 18th of October and 10 am on the Sunday. The usual activities of Radio talking, some morse code activities, electronic kits, JOTI internet chat and Fox hunting weather permitting. We will be operating with Paton Park on the North West Coast. Operating on VK7RMD 2 metre repeater. If anyone is listening and hears a CQ from a scout feel free to have a chat. So check your calendars and see if you are available for any period of time over the two days, any assistance would be very much appreciated. Please e-mail the secretary or turn up if you can.
As always pictures will be available on the NTARC Web site under “Blogs” for this broadcast. NTARC Blogs
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Air Test and Technical Net session - Every Wednesday, Test-Net and CW course on 3.580 MHz from 7 pm, then a Technical Net on 3.567 MHz from 7.30 pm till 8.30 pm. Your host for the evening is Nic VK7WW.
Club Room Technical night - The next session will be this Wednesday the 15th of October and will commence at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
JOTA at NTARC club rooms. - Saturday 18th of October from midday and Sunday at 10 am.
Coffee Morning - Held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10 am to noon.
Finally – If you have any items of news please email them to the Secretary at the following address news(at)ntarc.net all items to be received no later than 5 pm on the Friday prior to the Broadcast.
Thats all folks,
73 from Stefan, VK7ZSB, Secretary NTARC Inc.
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NEWS FROM THE SOUTH
Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania
https://www.reast.asn.au/
https://www.facebook.com/reasttas/
https://www.youtube.com/reasthobart/
JOTA - WE NEED YOU
JOTA/JOTI is an annual event that encourages Scouts to get on the air using Amateur Radio and IRC to communicate with other Scouts worldwide.
It is also an excellent opportunity to inspire the next generations of Amateur Radio operators to take up our hobby.
Randall VK7VWK is running an event at the REAST club rooms on the Domain on Saturday Afternoon on the 18th of October 2025.
Timeframe will be sometime between 12:00 and 18:00, depending on the availability of both radio operators and scouts.
I need licensed operators who can operate the club station. Alternatively, you can bring your own gear. If anyone has any specific setups for CW or a foxhunt, that would be great.
You dont need to be there the whole afternoon. If you can only make it for an hour or two, I would be most grateful.
If you can help, please contact me at vk7vwk(at)gmail.com.
73, Randall Treloyn, VK7VWK
Please note that anyone coming along to help will need to have a Working with Vulnerable People card. Please take a look at the link on the email addition of the broadcast. Get in quick as the card can take up to 4 weeks.
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/rwvp/apply-or-renew/apply
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October Forum Night
All things - Allstar
https://www.youtube.com/live/TnPrDOKSDsY?si=gghyaXH-wki82gVH
We started the forum night with brief history of AllstarLink and VKLink networks.
https://wiki.allstarlink.org/wiki/ASLCorporate%3AHistory?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://github.com/AllStarLink/ASL-Asterisk/blob/develop/asterisk/apps/app_rpt.c?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://community.allstarlink.org/t/jim-dixons-passing-and-allstar-link-transition/12962?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://wiki.allstarlink.org/wiki/ASLCorporate%3AThe_Organization_-_AllStarLink_Inc?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Allstar is based on the popular open source PABX engine - Asterisk.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterisk_(PBX)
https://allstarlink.github.io/
https://wiki.allstarlink.org/wiki/Main_Page
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2m9mtviQZE
https://wiki.allstarlink.org/wiki/Beginners_Guide
Hayden VK7HH went into the uses for AllstarLink which included linking stations, repeaters and smartphones.
https://wiki.allstarlink.org/wiki/AllStar_Link_Standard_Commands
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dvswitch&hl=en_US&gl=US
We went into how to get onto Allstarlink and where to get an Allstarlink interface.
https://stats.allstarlink.org/
https://wiki.allstarlink.org/wiki/AllStar_Link_Standard_Commands
https://wiki.allstarlink.org/wiki/Radio_Connections
TOAD interface Ham Radio DX - https://shop.hamradiodx.net/collections/digital-interfaces
VK Direct / VK4NGA Products - https://vkdirect.com.au/product-category/vk4nga/
Kits4Hams - Sells SHARI Nodes - https://kits4hams.com/
NodeVentures - https://www.node-ventures.com
HotSpot Radios - https://hotspotradios.com
https://wiki.allstarlink.org/wiki/Radio_Connections
https://tailscale.com/
CM-108 USB Sound Card - https://hamradiodx.net/cm108-mod-for-allstarlink-vklink-nodes/
There was a demo of Linking Repeaters & Use Cases & Hayden showed the Repeater Controllers (Voters & Simulcast)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0nfaf9j45o&list=PLsnsP_zjw8334vpDlZlOWWmU-EiezBCUt
There are many integrations with AllStarLink.
We showed a comparison between AllStarLink, Echolink and IRLP and then took questions.
Take a look at the presentation on the REAST YouTube channel.
https://status.vklink.com.au/
Thanks to Hayden VK7HH and Dale VK7DG.
https://www.youtube.com/live/TnPrDOKSDsY?si=gghyaXH-wki82gVH
73, Justin, VK7TW
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Wednesday Experimenters Group (WEGs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHXU91BddtE
This week Wednesday night will be a WEGs night back in the studio and have some interesting hysteric - whoops historical technology items lined up.
On a Wednesday night people start arriving at the night around 6pm and many bring their dinner to enjoy.
The show in the DATV Studio gets underway from 7:30pm and is streamed on the REAST YouTube Channel and there is always much discussion, experimenting, playing, talking, drinking coffee and tea, serious cunning plan development and general amateur radio shenanigans and world problem solving in the clubrooms as well!!
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/live-stream/
https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/amateur-tv/
https://www.youtube.com/c/ReastHobart/
Please note we are currently not broadcasting on DVB-T RF.
See you there or on the stream.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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November Presentation Night
Perspectives on Australian Broadcast Radio
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/perspectives-on-australian-radio/
Phil Tyson from the Sound Preservation Association of Tasmania (SPAT) (https://www.soundpreservation.org.au) will be giving us a visual and audio presentation on the history of commercial broadcast radio.
This presentation was originally put together for the ALARA Meet back in November 2023 and was a fantastic insight into early commercial broadcast radio with a focus on the women involved.
There were so many great comments about the presentation that we have managed to get Phil back to give us an updated presentation.
Please note this presentation will be only presented in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and will not be streamed or recorded.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/perspectives-on-australian-radio/
See you there.
REAST Committee
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November Forum Night
Forum Night – EMR Quiz Night
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-emr-quiz-night/
Following the hit September session with Phil VK2ASD and Justin VK7TW on how to assess Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) safety from your transmitting antennasits time to put your knowledge to the test!
Think you know your exclusion zones from your field strengths?
Can you decode duty cycles faster than FT8?
Time to break into teams, battle it out over buzz-worthy EMR quiz questions, and win some great prizes!
Whether you were at the September session or not, this is your chance to learn, laugh, and level-up your RF safety smarts in a fun and interactive night.
Quiz. Learn. Win.
Wednesday 12th November 2025 from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms.
See you thereon site or online!
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-emr-quiz-night/
REAST Committee
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REAST Training and Assessment Update
https://www.reast.asn.au/information/amateur-licence-assessments/
Are you looking to join the world of amateur radio or upgrade your license? REAST has you covered with regular Training and Assessment Days for all license levels!
Key Dates:
Foundation Training and Assessment Days: Held every two months with the next one on 25th October 2025.
Standard, Advanced, and Regulations Assessments: Held on alternate months, next is on 29th November 2025.
Stay updated with the full schedule on the REAST Events Page.
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/
Do you need to secure your spot or ask a question - email: reast.assessor(at)gmail.com and your inquiry will go directly to the Learning Organiser, who be in contact.
If you are coming along to next weeks Assessment day and you havent let Reg know then please do ASAP as we have to get together the assessment packs.
We have learning resources available including our Foundation Licence Training Videos that are a must-watch for beginners. Find them on the REAST YouTube Training and Assessment Playlist.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsnsP_zjw831mdC6sY4XqavRUY-53ZWUn
Practice Makes Perfect so, prepare with the WIA Foundation Trial Exams and the link can be found on the email edition of the broadcast.
https://www.wia.org.au/licenses/foundation/onlineexams/foundation.php
Whether you're starting your journey or leveling up, REAST is here to guide you every step of the way.
73, Reg, VK7KK
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Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months:
VK7 Regular gatherings:
Sewing Circle Net – Daily on 3.640MHz commences at 6:30pm AEST.
Statewide SSTV Net - held every Thursday night via the North/South Link on VK7RAF/VK7RJG from 7:30pm. In the North and North West - VK7RJG on 438.55 -7MHz and in the South - VK7RAF (146.650 -600kHz) CTCSS tone 141.3Hz to link RAF North-South. Plus VK7AX International SSTV Gateway connected to VK7RJG for the duration of the net.
State-wide – MICROWAVE QSO Party – following the Sunday broadcast call-back on 1296.15 MHz FM. One group in the greater Hobart area and another in the greater Launceston area.
Then North-south digital contacts on 1296.2MHz using Q65-60B.
Stations in the Launceston area transmitting on the odd minute. Southern stations on the even minute.
REAST - WAGs - Wednesday Afternoon Group from 12 noon in the REAST Clubrooms Queens Domain.
REAST - WEGs - Wednesday Experimenters Group on the third, fourth & fifth Wednesday nights of the month from around 6pm in the REAST Clubrooms Queens Domain and streamed.
REAST - 6m AM Net on 53.1MHz Everyday from 4:30pm
SOTA/WWFF Group – Meeting Mondays and Fridays 10.30-12.00 midday at Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry St, Launceston.
NTARC TestNet and TechNet session - Every Wednesday, TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7 pm, then a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30 pm till 8.30 pm. Your host for the evening is Nic VK7WW.
NTARC Technical night session - Wednesday 15th October from 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
NTARC Coffee Mornings are held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10am to noon in the Rocherlea Clubrooms.
NW VK7 – Wednesday from 8:00pm local – NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on 2M VK7RMD and Allstar Node 56780
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 8:30pm local - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.190 USB
VK7 Events:
NTARC - 8th October - General Meeting from 7:30 pm in the Rocherlea Scout Hall, Archer Street, Rocherlea.
NWTARC - 11th October - Club Meeting and Show & Tell - from 1:30pm in Scout Hall, 73 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone.
REAST - 5th November - Perspectives on Australian Radio with Phil Tyson from SPAT - 7:30pm QD Clubrooms live only
REAST - 12th November - EMR Safety Quiz - Forum Night from 7:30pm in QD Clubrooms and Streamed.
VK7 - 15th November - Miena Hamfest - Community Hall Miena from 10am
WICEN - 15/16 November - Scouts Clark Trophy - Oatlands
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weeks broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7TW
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTARC, WCRG, NWCRRA, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC
160m: VK7TW
80m: VK7JGD
40m: VK7DG
20m: Any Takers
10m: VK7ALH
UHFCB24: VK7FMAC
HFCB24: VK7SME
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C - Digital Group
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A big thank you to everyone who contributed to and supported this weeks broadcast of the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
Thats it for this week! If you missed the live transmission, remember you can always catch the rebroadcast Tuesday at 8:00pm on VK7RAA in the North, VK7RHT, and UHFCB24/HFCB24 in the South.
Got news, stories, or updates to share? Wed love to hear from you! Send them to vk7arnews(at)gmail.com by Friday 9pm. You can also join the conversation on our VK7 Amateur Radio News Groups.io page.
groups.io/g/vk7arnews
Stay tuned now for callbacks on this frequency, with each relay station using their own callsign.
On behalf of the VK7 News Team, this is Peter, VK7PD, wishing you 73, good DX, and a great week ahead!
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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