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VK7 Amateur Radio News 02Jun24
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 2nd June 2024
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
This was first broadcast on Sunday, June 2, 2024 and we bring you the latest from the world of amateur radio in VK7.
This week, joining you from the Tasmanian Amateur Radio News desk is Mike, VK7FB.
Tune in as we share updates and insights across VK7, broadcast through an array of platforms and frequencies:
On DMR Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C, managed by Clayton, VK7ZCR.
On Medium and high frequency rebroadcasts thanks to our dedicated operators:
1.862 MHz by Graham, VK7GS
3.670 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
7.140 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH
14.130 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE
28.525 MHz by Tony, VK7VKT and
UHF CB Channel 24 in the Hobart area, hosted by Mark, VK7FMAC
If you missed todayâÖs broadcast then you can catch the replay on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT and UHFCB24 in Southern VK7.
Thank you for tuning in and enjoy the broadcast!
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Silent Key
Bob Geeves formerly VK7KZ
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Bob Geeves VK7KZ on 27th May 2024 at the age of 76 - just shy of his 77th birthday.
Bob was well known by many and not just in amateur radio.
Bob for many years ran Prins radio/TV repair in Argyle Street in Hobart and later was deeply involved in the ship electronics, communications and navigation equipment area at International Catamarans (InCat) and worked under Arther âbomberâ Brown.
Bob was also involved in the Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club (CHARCT) who started the Miena Hamfest at the Miena Community Hall. Many hours were spent in the Central Highlands enjoying a beer or six!
In retirement, Bob became involved in Tas Maritime Radio as a TMR operator between 2005 and 2008. In fact, TMR instigated the âIâÖm OK Buttonâ following a medical event that Bob suffered when he was operating one day. The âIâÖm OK Buttonâ is an alarm that goes off periodically and the operator has to reset the alarm otherwise the authorities are notified. It is still in operation today.
Thanks to those who contributed stories and I am sure there are many many other stories that will be related at the celebration of BobâÖs life that will be held at Goodwood Community Centre on June 2nd 2024 at 1:30pm. BYO. Light refreshments will be provided.
He will be sadly missed.
Vale Bob, VK7KZ.
Thanks to Justin VK7TW, Scott VK7HSE, Barry McCann, Richard VK7ZBX and Mike VK7FB for information.
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RAOTC
June Broadcast
Further to that mentioned on the WIA National News, this is another reminder about the RAOTC broadcast for Monday the 3rd of June 2024 at 8 pm local time; thatâÖs tomorrow night for those listening on Sunday.
There is an unusually long list of silent keys including some names all too familiar to many of us.
This month 2 items of historic interest are presented, the first even has a Tasmanian connection.
Henry Sutton is not a household name for many. His legacy has not received the recognition it deserves; this may be partly due to the manâÖs modesty. Sutton was born in Ballarat in 1855 under humble circumstances.
His inventions include:
several different telephones
carbon lamps
a vacuum pump
a primitive type of television that he called âtelephaneâÖ
Sutton took an interest in radio after a meeting with Nicola Tesla. This led to his taking part in the team that implemented the Queenscliff to Devonport Radio experiment in 1906.
He did not patent any of his inventions because he claimed they should be freely available âfor the good of mankindâÖ.
The second item deals with Luna Standard Time.
If a clock were placed on the moon it would not display the same time as clocks on earth
With plans afoot to establish manned bases on the moon, the need has arisen to implement a luna time standard, therefore NASA has been requested to provide a standard time for the moon and other celestial bodies. That for EarthâÖs Moon is to be called Luna Coordinated Time of LCT.
The broadcast date again is Monday June 3rd. Call backs will follow on both networks. Please call in if you are able; this provides the RAOTC broadcast committee with an idea of how many are listening to these broadcasts.
If you miss the off-air broadcasts you can listen to the audio file on the RAOTC website:
https://www.raotc.org.au/
73, Peter VK7PD
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TassieHamECon
Innovation in Amateur Radio
The Tassie Ham Conference is locked in for the 1-3 November 2024 and is being held at the Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre on the Sandy Bay Campus of UTAS.
The Friday night is a social BBQ held at the REAST Clubrooms and then Saturday and the first half of Sunday is a fun-filled conference of presentations and activities centred around the theme of âInnovation in Amateur Radioâ.
We have locked in a huge number of overseas, interstate and local presenters and bookings will be open this coming week.
Watch the Tassie HamECon web pages for more details.
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/
73, TassieHamECon Organising Committee
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Statewide News
QSL Update
Report - from Herman VK7HW Manager of the WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
The updated list of QSL cards held as at 31 May 2024 is in the email version of the broadcast.
REAST members if you would like your cards left at the REAST Club Rooms please let me know.
If you have any questions re QSL cards, please contact Herman by email. herman(at)ozemail.com.au
73, Herman, VK7HW, WIA Manager VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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Cards held at 31 May 2024 ( Any errors in the listing are mine, I sometimes miss culling a call sign)
A, AAA, AAC, AAD, AAE, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, AC, ACE, ACG, ACN, ADE, AED, AG(2014), AGC, AHT, AIR, AJC, AKK, ALB, ALZ, AM, ANC, AO, APZ, AS, ATH, AXZ, AY
BA, BB, BBW, BD, BPV, BT, BU, BYE
CA, CBK, CBR, CH/T, CJ, CMV, CV, CX
DD, DHT, DI, DN, DO, DQ, DT, DY, DZ
EA, EG, EI, EK, ER, EV
FADZ, FALX (alx), FAZZ, FCIA, FF, FG, FGGT, FKLW, FLAR, FMI, FPRN, FTAS
GA, GEL, GGZ, GM, GR, GU
HCH, HDM, HDX, HL, HOB, HRS, HSA, HSD, HSJ, HVK, HZ
ID, IK, IR, IS
JA, JAB, JAZ, JB, JCR, JOK, JP, JS, JW, JX
KAC, KAM, KBA, KD, KDO, KJ, KKR, KL, KQ, KRJ, KT, KW
LA, LCW, LDH, LJ, LL, LLL, LM, LT, LVH
MA, MAG, MAT, MBD, MBP, MD, MEL, MET, MJ, MRS, MS
NA, NB, NC, ND, NEC, NET, NFI, NIK, NRF, NRT, NSE, NSS, NTE, NVH, NWT, NX
OB, OT
PAF, PBD, PM, PRN, PSH, PSJ, PSZ, PW
QK
RJ, RN, ROY,
SN, SV, SZ
TCE, TED, TK, TL, TO, TPE, TR, TS, TUX, TX, TZ
UT
VA, VAC, VAO, VAZ, VDC, VEK, VH, VI75G, VK7/AG9A9Mark), VR, VTM, VZ
WA, WC, WIA, WL, WO, WT, WUU
XV, XX
Y, YN
ZE, ZJJ, ZK, ZM, ZT, ZX
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Cards in QSL Card Box at REAST WAGS @ 1 May - AZ, DC, EA, HSD, HVK, JGD, SD, STO, VKT, WN, ZBX
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Statewide News
Thursday Night SSTV Nets
Another quiet net night that saw the following participants, VK7s â FGGT, EV, DMH, TW, ZSB and KT all sharing thirty photos.
The highlights were:
Birds of a feather
Gliders and other man controlled flying machines
Inventor Lawrence Hargrave and some of his gliders on the old Australian $20 note
Fokker F27 memories of the past airlines of TAA, Ansett and East-West
A Monument to Sir Douglas Mawson without a beanie or scarf
Members of the Mawson lead British, Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition of 1929-1931
The recent REAST WEGS on ionising radiation, a Geiger counter testing various minerals and a graph of height verses radiation level on a passenger aircraft
The unmasked and renovated âHis MajestyâÖs Theatreâ in Hobart, it has been hidden behind a metal facade for the last 50 years
A no âunder standingâ parking sign in Kings Meadows
AdelaideâÖs Rundle MallâÖs Balls
And 73 from Dave Allen
Remember Ken VK7KRJâÖs and Steve VK7OOâÖs fully automatic 24/7 monitoring sites that allow anyone who has sent an SSTV picture the ability to check them on their pages almost immediately, any time, both South and North Tasmania.
Also if you missed the net there are archives of all SSTV nights. These photos can be seen on KenâÖs and SteveâÖs SSTV websites or on NTARCâÖs website under blogs and arranged as weekly nets.
A suggested theme for next weekâÖs net is âpioneersâ.
https://vk7oo.tasme.com/vhfsstv
https://sstv.vk7krj.com/scrolling%20web%20gallery.html
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
73 from AndreâÖ VK7ZAB
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club Meeting
Please note change of meeting date, to allow club members to assist with radio comms, at an equine endurance event.
The next club meeting will be commencing at 1.30pm on Saturday 15th June 2024 at our usual venue, the Scout hall, 73 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone. Afternoon tea will also be held.
Members are encouraged to bring items for show & tell, and club rooms are open till 6pm for members to socialise.
A small plate of afternoon tea would be appreciated, We have Tea, Coffee etc available for members and guests. Visitors are most welcome to attend.
If you have any cold or flu symptoms , or are unwell , or been in contact with a confirmed COVID case, then please do not attend the meeting.
73, Eric, VK7EV,
News Officer, NWTARC
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH
Repeater VK7RUN-3 Update
News from VK7YAD in regard to the VK7RUN-3 repeater, which is active on weekends covering Launceston CBD in particular.
Due to an outbreak of unidentified data transmissions active in the repeater input frequency range, RUN-3 is off air for a while.
Seems to be agile but most problems have occurred on 431.8425MHz however as I write it appears to be active on 431.795MHz.
It would be unfortunate but CTCSS may be necessary to prevent false triggering at the very least.
73, Greg, VK7YAD
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SOTA/WWFF PARKS GROUP
The Summits On The Air/World Wide Flora and Fauna parks group meets twice weekly â 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
Just to clear up a recurring question I have been receiving about Glitches recently. The club rooms definitely will be open for anyone up North to watch the REAST presentation on âGlitching Pulsars â the sequelâ. The 5th of June coincides with this Wednesday Technical Night. So doors will be open by 6:30 pm as usual and at 7:30 mobile phones will be put on silent and we will cross to the live presentation on the REAST YouTube channel. Normal services will be resumed after the presentation. So rather than sit at home watching, feel free to come along and watch it on a large screen TV, in a distraction and stress free environment. You might even be lucky enough to get a complementary glass of non-alcoholic âMango Chainsawâ, assuming we can source a supplier!
And now for something completely different, the:
Mid-year Club get-together and meal â The venue has been booked, locking in the date and time. It is to be held on the 10th of July, which is a Wednesday night, with the venue being the Iron Horse Bar and Grill located at 468 Westbury Rd, Prospect Vale, Launceston. We will be in a quiet function room behind the main dining area. Those who wish to attend please register the number of places required by e-mailing the Secretary or filling in the registration sheet at the club rooms. Tables have been booked under the name of NTARC and the Menu is a-la-carte. We will be arriving at 6pm for a 6:30 meal. A link to the Iron Horse location and menu information is available in the text version of this broadcast. Iron Horse Bar & Grill
Just for information, the main access to the restaurant is via a wheel chair and walking friendly gentle ramp.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TestNet and TechNet session - Every Wednesday, TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7 pm till 7.30 pm, then a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30 pm till about 8.30 pm. Your host for the evening will be Nic VK7WW.
Coffee Morning - held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10 am to noon and we look forward to seeing you all there. So why not pop in and join us for a cuppa, there is endless tea and coffee along with biscuits available for a donation.
Club Room Technical night session - The next session will be on Wednesday the 5th June and will commence at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea. The main feature being the REAST presentation on âGlitching Pulsars â the sequelâ beginning at 7:30pm.
Club General Meeting - Saturday 8th. June at 2.00pm. Held at the NTARC Club Room, Rocherlea Scout Hall, Archer Street, Rocherlea. If you have items you would like added to the agenda please email the secretary at: secretary(at)ntarc.net no later than Friday the 7th June.
Finally - A reminder to all members that if you have any items of news you would like added to our weekly roundup, no matter how trivial, then 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.
ThatâÖs 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/
June Presentation
Glitching Pulsars - the sequel we have all been waiting for!
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/?event_id1=2163
This Wednesday night is the night we learn all about glitching pulsars from Dr Jim.
Just after the discovery of pulsars by Jocelyn Bell in the late 60s, we have known about pulsars glitching. For 50 years astronomers have been trying to catch a glitch live with a large radio telescope. All failed.
Until in 2018 an unknown Tasmanian did what no one else in the world had. And it got him published in the worldâÖs most prestigious journal.
What is a glitch? What is a pulsar? And what happened that made Nature publish his paper?
Dr Jim Palfreyman will present the sequel to his 2012 REAST talk. And like Godfather 2 and The Empire Strikes Back, it will be better than the original.
See you at the Queen's Domain Clubrooms this Wednesday night the 5th June 2024 from 7:30pm. Presentation will be live and streamed via the REAST YouTube Channel.
73, REAST Committee
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June Forum Night
APRS and Meshtastic
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/?event_id1=2224
Join us for an exciting evening at the REAST June Forum Night on 12th June 2024, starting at 7:30 pm at the Queens Domain Clubrooms and streamed.
This event is all about APRS and Meshtastic networks, and weâÖre inviting enthusiasts to come along and share their experiences and projects.
Whether youâÖre a seasoned expert or just curious about these technologies, bring your gear for a show-and-tell session and connect with fellow amateur radio aficionados.
DonâÖt miss this opportunity to learn, share, and explore the fascinating world of APRS and Meshtastic!
73, REAST Committee
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July Fun Activity
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/?event_id1=2219
Save the Date - Amateur Radio Quiz Night
Get ready for a night of fun and brain-teasing excitement!
Do you think you know those propagation modes, radios, antennas or novel communications methods?
Join us at the REAST Amateur Radio Quiz Night on 3rd July 2024, starting at 7:30pm at the Queens Domain Clubrooms.
Test your knowledge, meet fellow members, and there may even be some fantastic prizes.
DonâÖt miss outâömark your calendar and bring your A-game!
73, REAST Committee
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August Presentation
My Life in the Lighthouse Service with Mike VK7FB
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/?event_id1=2204
To coincide with the International Lighthouse and LightShip Weekend (ILLW) - REAST's August Presentation night will be a wonderful wander through the life of Mike Jenner VK7FB and focus on his time with the Lighthouse Service.
Mike was lighthouse keeper on four of Tasmania's Lighthouses and Mike will take us through his experience in words, pictures and video.
A huge thank you to Mike and this should be a fascinating insight into life when lighthouses had people stationed at the actual lighthouses to looking after and maintaining the lights.
See you there on 7th August 2024 from 7:30pm in the Queen's Domain clubrooms and the presentation will also be streamed via the REAST YouTube Streaming channel.
73, REAST Committee
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Wednesday Experimenter's Group
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sznRxT5VMls
Last Wednesday night we started with Rex VK7MO taking us through his DUBUS Magazine article review on Lightning Scatter on 23cm using MSK-144.
Justin VK7TW then took us through a recent experiment using his Radiacode 103 radiation counter and dosimeter on an aircraft flight between Adelaide and Hobart. Justin plotted the dose rate and count rate versus height showing that radiation increases as the atmosphere decreases.
We then showed the results of letting the smoke out of a H-Bridge IC.
Justin then showed an APRS portable device the Byonics MT-2001A combined 2metre 1 watt with a built in TinyTrak3 APRS controller.
We showed some photos from the recent Equine Endurance Event trial for the Tom Quilty 100mile or 160km riding event with Auroral shots and checkpoint people and the current Adelaide Museum - radiation exhibition and finished with future events.
Our WEGs night go into recess for three weeks as we have presentation and forum nights.
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/
See you there or on the stream.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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REAST Training and Assessments
As a gentle reminder - the REAST Training and Assessment Team has decided to split the assessments to streamline the training and assessment days.
Foundation Training and Assessment days will be every two months like they are now and will only be for Foundation Training and Assessments.
All the other Assessments (Standard, Advanced or Regulations) will be on the other months and will only be Assessment sessions.
The dates can be found on the REAST Events Pages.
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/
The Foundation Training and Assessment Day remain on Saturdays:
29 June 2024
24 August 2024
26 October 2024
The Other Licence Assessment Days are on Saturdays:
27 July 2024
28 September 2024
30 November 2024
We also have a new Training and Assessment email address for ALL bookings, queries and questions.
reast.assessor(at)gmail.com
This email address is forwarded to the Training and Assessment Team and they will respond to any requests.
So, our next REAST Standard/Advanced Licence and Regulations assessment day is Saturday 25th May 2024 from 10am then please let the Team know ASAP on email reast.assessor(at)gmail.com or by ringing Reg Emmett VK7KK REAST Learning Organiser on 0417 391 607.
PLEASE NOTE - The REAST Foundation Licence Training Videos have been updated to reflect the new Class Licence arrangements, They can be found on the REAST YouTube Training and Assessment playlist.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsnsP_zjw831mdC6sY4XqavRUY-53ZWUn
Check them out along with the WIA Foundation Trial Exams.
https://www.wia.org.au/licenses/foundation/onlineexams/foundation.php
73, Reg, VK7KK
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Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months:
Regular gatherings:
Sewing Circle Net â 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.
State-wide â MICROWAVE QSO Party â 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 QueenâÖs Domain.
REAST - WEGs - Wednesday ExperimenterâÖs Group from around 6pm with DATV show starting at 7:30pm in the REAST Clubrooms QueenâÖs Domain.
SOTA/WWFF Group â Meeting Mondays and Fridays 10.30-12.00 midday at Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry St, Launceston.
NTARC - TestNet and TechNet sessions every Wednesday night. TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7pm till 7.30pm and a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm
NTARC Coffee Mornings held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10am to noon in the Rocherlea Clubrooms.
NTARC - Club Room Technical night session - Wednesday the 5th June from 6.30 pm Clubrooms, Archer Street, Rocherlea.
NW VK7 â Wednesday from 8:00pm local â NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on 2m VK7RMD - Input 146.025 output 146.625 tone 141.3
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 8:30pm local - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.190 USB
Events:
REAST & NTARC - June 5 - Glitching Pulsars - the sequel we have all been waiting for with Dr Jim Palfreyman from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and streamed.
REAST - June 12 - Forum on APRS and MeshTastic networks from 7:30pm in Queens Domain clubrooms and streamed.
NWTARC - June 15 - Club meeting - Scout Hall, 73 Alexandra Rd, Ulverstone from 1.30pm.
REAST - July 3 - Amateur Radio Quiz Night from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and streamed.
NTARC - July 10 - Mid-year Club get-together and meal at the Iron Horse Bar and Grill located at 468 Westbury Rd, Prospect Vale from 6pm.
REAST - August 7 - My life as a Lighthouse Keeper with Mike VK7FB from 7:30pm in the Queen's Domain clubrooms and via the REAST YouTube streaming channel.
VK - November 2-3 - Tassie Ham Conference - Innovation in Amateur Radio - Sandy Bay Campus UTAS
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâÖs broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7TW
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to N W T A R C, West Coast Radio Group, Cradle Coast Radio Amateur Radio Club, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC
160m: VK7GS
80m: VK7DG
40m: VK7TPE
20m: VK7ALH
10m: VK7JGD
UHFCB24: VK7FMAC
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star: Reflector 91C VK7ZCR
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A huge thank you to all people and organisations that assisted with this broadcast.
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That wraps up this week's edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News. We hope you found it informative and enjoyable?
You've been listening to VK7WI, or if youâÖve just tuned in, you've just missed our live broadcast. But donâÖt worry! You can catch the
rebroadcast on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT and UHFCB24 in the South.
We encourage you to share your news, stories, and updates with us. Email your contributions to vk7arnews(at)gmail.com.
For more information about the broadcast and to join the discussion, visit our VK7 Amateur Radio News Groups.IO Group.
groups.io/g/vk7arnews.
Remember, the deadline for submissions is 21:00 on the Friday before the Sunday broadcast.
Stay tuned for callbacks on the frequency youâÖre currently listening to. Relay stations will use their own callsigns during this time.
On behalf of the entire VK7 Amateur Radio News Team, this is Mike, VK7FB, wishing you 73. Stay safe and have a fantastic week!
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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