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VK7 Amateur Radio News 26Apr26
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS
SUNDAY 26th April 2026
Welcome to the ANZAC Day edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 26th day of April 2026, your gateway to whatâ€Ös happening across the airwaves in Tasmania and beyond.
Coming to you from the Tasmanian Amateur Radio News Desk is Justin, VK7TW with the latest updates, stories, and insights from our amateur radio community.
Weâ€Öre broadcasting far and wide thanks to our dedicated team:
DMR Talk Group 5 & D-Star Reflector 91C via the Digital Group
MF & HF relays:
1.860 MHz – Any Takers
3.670 MHz – Any Takers
7.140 MHz – Ross, VK7ALH
14.130 MHz – Garry, VK7JGD
28.525 MHz – Tony, VK7VKT
And locally in Hobart on UHF CB Ch.24 and HFCB24 with Mark VK7FMAC.
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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WWFF, SOTA, POTA and IOTA Weekly Wrap Up
With the growth of technology, there are now some excellent tools available for logging contacts while operating portable. While manual (paper) logging is still used, mobile apps can streamline the process and make uploading logs much easier.
There are many logging apps available, but two of the most popular for VKFF, SOTA, and POTA activations are HAMRS and Ham2K PoLo. Both are multi-platform applications that allow you to log contacts on the go. At the end of an activation, you can quickly generate an ADIF file and upload your log with minimal effort. I highly recommend giving these apps a try for your next activation.
Al, VK7AN, and Peter, VK7ZPE, activated Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area, located not too far from the Launceston CBD. They were spotted operating on the 40m band.
David, VK7DBX, returned to Cape Deslacs Nature Park after experiencing antenna issues earlier in the week. Located near Clifton Beach, Cape Deslacs Nature Park is an area of significance due to its resident colony of Short-tailed Shearwater (Tasmanian Muttonbird). David also operated on the 40m band.
Lance, VK7TO, was calling CQ from Florentine Peak using his CW key at the time of writing this wrap up, Iâ€Öll report back next week on how his activation went.
Do you have a favourite logging program you like to use? If so, feel free to drop me an email and let me know.
73, Matt, VK7MAT
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Statewide SSTV Nights
A busy net night that saw the following participants, VK7s –
ZGK, ZAB, AX, KT, OO and TW, all sharing sixty five photos.
The main themes were:
Iconic scenery at Dove Lake and the Central Highlands
Sea plane tours and mural at the Hobart waterfront
The 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelinâ€Ös Presence album
50th anniversary of Jethro Tullâ€Ös Too Old to Rock â€Önâ€Ö Roll: Too Young To Die! album
A radio communication checkpoints at the recent horse ride at Sassafras
Birds in trees
And other highlights were:
A homemade UHF Quadrifilar Helix antenna for satellite SSTV broadcasts
The Simplex Auto Keyer that featured on the last WEGs broadcast
White smoke for a new Apple CEO
Motor racing heroes
Using AI is like a modern day witchcraft practise
Basic human decency, irony and things I hate
And 73 for ANZAC day, “lest we forgetâ€
Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV International Gateway and VK7s exchanged photos with PA3GFY, PD0KOK, PD9BTB, PD1NSR and PC1K in the Netherlands and DJ0ZK, DB0BEN in Germany. Please remember to leave a 30 second break between transmissions to allow the European countries a chance to send photos.
Note - Ken VK7KRJâ€Ös and Steve VK7OOâ€Ös fully automatic 24/7 monitoring sites that allows anyone testing, to send a picture and the ability to check their transmission on these pages almost immediately, any time, both South and North Tasmania.
If you missed the net there are archives of these SSTV nights on Kenâ€Ös and Steveâ€Ös websites or on NTARCâ€Ös 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 Andreâ€Ö VK7ZAB
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Tassie Ham-E-Con Radio Conference
Preliminary program released
The theme for Tassie Ham-E-Con 2026 is Hack the Ether: Education, Ingenuity, Connection â€ö a nod to the experimental DNA of amateur radio, where learning meets invention and curiosity drives everything forward.
This yearâ€Ös conference is all about moving beyond nostalgia and building what comes next. It brings together amateurs, experimenters, educators and storytellers for a fully catered weekend of practical learning, creative collaboration and ideas that actually go somewhere.
The program is built around four key streams: Hack the Mind exploring education and learning futures… Hack the System diving into ingenuity and experimentation… Hack the Culture focused on engagement and connection… and Hack the Future, tackling leadership and purpose. The preliminary program is already online, with bookings VERY SOON.
It all happens Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th of November 2026 at the Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre at UTAS Sandy Bay, with pre and post-conference events in the works. Keep an eye on the conference website as more details roll out.
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/
73, Conference Organising Group.
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QSL News
Inwards QSL Bureau Information
The current updated list of QSL Cards held by the VK7 Inwards Bureau as at 4 April 2026 is in the email version of the Broadcast.
Herman has been asked a few times about sending out QSL Cards. It is up to each Amateur to send out their personal QSL Cards. You can only use the WIA Outwards Bureau service if you are a Financial Member of the WIA. Your cards must be sorted alphabetically by DXCC country order and sent to the Manager of the Outwards Bureau PO Box 66, Boolaroo, NSW 2284.
Any Questions please Email to westyh@ozemail.com.au
73 Herman VK7HW
Manager WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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Sorted Cards held at 4 April 2026 ( Any errors in the listing are mine, I sometimes miss culling a call sign)
AA, AAA, AAC, AAD, AAE, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, ACG, ACN, AD, ADE, AED, AG(2014, 2016), AGC, AIJ, AIR, AJC, AKK, ALZ, ANC, AO, APK, APZ, AQ, AS, ATH, AXZ, AY
BA, BB, BPV, BT, BU, BYE
CA, CBK, CBR, CH/T, CJ, CK, CL, CMV, CTV, CV, CW, CWB, CX
DAN, DBX, DHT, DI, DN, DO, DQ, DT, DV, DZ
EG, EI, ER
FA, FAA, FADZ, FALX (alx), FAZZ, FCIA, FG, FGGT, FKLW, FLAR, FMI, FPRN, FTAS, FTR
G, GA, GC, GEL, GGZ, GK, GL, GOP, GR, GU, GZ
HCH, HDE, HDX, HL, HOB, HRS, HSA, HSD, HSE, HSJ, HSO, HZ
IAN, IK, IR, IS
JA, JAB, JAZ, JCR, JOK, JP, JS, JW, JX
KAC, KAM, KBA, KD, KDO, KE, KO, KJ, KKR, KL, KRJ
LA, LDH, LJ, LL, LLL, LM, LT, LVH
M, MA, MAG, MBD, MC, MEL, MET, MHZ, MI, MJ, MK, MS, MV
NB, NC, ND, NEC, NFI, NG, NIK, NJB, NMH, NRF, NRT, NRX, NSE, NSS, NTE, NVH
OB, OO, OW
PAF, PBD, PDJ, PKJ, POL, PRN, PS, PSH, PSJ, PSZ, PW
QK
RA, RB, RW, RY
SG(vi7SG), SIX, SN, SV, SW, SZ
T, TA, TCE, TED, TK, TM, TO, TS, TUX, TX
UJ
VA, VAC, VAO, VAZ, VDC, VEK, VH, VM, VR, VTM
WA, WC, WL, WO, WUU, W (VJ7W), WZ
XTC, XV, XY
Y, YN
ZA, ZJJ, ZK, ZT
Cards in the box at REAST 0n 1/4 - AZ, BEN, HVK, ID, MAT, MRS, OO, SD, STO, WN, ZMS
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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
For a bit more of our Wednesday Technical Night last week, Ross VK7ALH brought in a Codan 8121 marine HF transceiver for show and tell. Designed for operation from 2 to 13 MHz, the unit supports up to ten fixed frequencies, each assigned to one of the ten front panel rotary selectable channels. The operating frequencies are set by installing the appropriate crystals into the internal socket bank.
The radio can run from either 12 or 24 volt DC supplies, with positive or negative grounding, helping to minimise electrolysis issues on vessels. Reliability was clearly a major design focus, with thick film construction, flow-soldered boards, and fully laced internal wiring looms. Seeing that beautiful cable lacing again, certainly brought back some strong memories of the old days, hi-hi.
Transmit power is rated at 15 Watts average on AM and 60 Watts PEP on SSB. Physically, the unit measures 280 mm wide × 140 mm high × 212 mm deep and weighs just over 3.5 kg. The case is finished in a matte silver-ish grey, while the front panel is matte black with clear white lettering. The all alloy, corrosion resistant construction certainly reflects its marine heritage.
The front panel layout is simple and uncluttered, with well-spaced controls. An inbuilt antenna-matching section makes tuning straightforward... according to the front panel instructions all the operator has to is “Adjust for Maximum Transmit Lamp Brightnessâ€, canâ€Öt get much simpler than that. The microphone is captive or no connector, a deliberate choice to avoid problems with plugs and sockets in harsh marine environments. Codan even included a forward facing speaker for improved audio clarity.
These sets were widely used throughout Australia and New Zealand from the 1970s onward.
This particular example was in immaculate condition, both inside and out, leading one to wonder whether it ever actually went to sea.
Colin VK7ZCF has been busy with his 3D printer again, this time starting work on a rather substantial roller inductor. Heâ€Ös printed both end cheeks, think sturdy bookends and youâ€Öll be close. These are spaced apart by four long brass rods with tapped ends, bolted through the cheeks to hold the assembly together with impressive rigidity. Running axially through the centre is a much heavier brass axle, and mounted on that is a large 3D printed coil former, all ready to take wire. Not bad for a prototype. Itâ€Ös definitely taking shape, and weâ€Öre all looking forward to seeing the next iteration, hopefully at the next tech night.
While we were still on the subject of 3D printing, Stuart VK7ES shared some of his recent experiments with the latest release of FreeCAD, version 1.1. Interestingly, some of the drawings heâ€Öd created in the new version threw errors when opened in our clubâ€Ös older 1.0 installation. That was all the excuse we needed to install the latest version on the clubâ€Ös workhorse computer, and before long we were exploring several of Stuartâ€Ös designs in the updated environment.
FreeCAD certainly presents a steep learning curve, so if youâ€Öre starting from scratch, as Stuart was, you may as well dive straight into the latest version. Stuart then walked us through some of the newer features and how heâ€Öd configured the workbenches and tools to suit his workflow.
One example he showed was a generic enclosure with a detachable bolt-on lid. The enclosure itself was nothing unusual, but the clever part was his use of FreeCADâ€Ös built-in spreadsheet. Stuart had pre-loaded the spreadsheet with all the formulas that drove this modelling, now simply enter the desired side lengths into the relevant cells, and the enclosure updates automatically.
The formulas calculate all the new proportional dimensions, fillets, support-pillar shapes and sizes, strengthening ribs, radii and wall thickness. Doing all of that manually would require a fair bit of CAD editing, but with the spreadsheet implementing all the changes, you just type in the new dimensions and you are good to go!
Stuartâ€Ös next planned improvement is to add an interlocking raised and trenched lip around the opening to take a weather proof sealing ring for the lid. Weâ€Öre looking forward to seeing that in the next iteration. Maybe even the sealing ring can be printed using some of the new soft filaments?
As usual pictures will be available on the NTARC Web site under “Blogs†for this broadcast.
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Air Test and Technical Net session - Every Wednesday night, 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 29th April and will commence at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
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.
Thatâ€Ös 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/
Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group (WEGs)
https://www.youtube.com/live/k0IBG9u2zcE
Last Wednesday in the studio, Steve VK7OO and Justin VK7TW showcased a wonderment of Australia ingenuity and manufacturing skill. The Australian Made - Simplex Autokeyer - semi-automatic keyer. Steve bought a model 9 and Justinâ€Ös was a model 8 from around the 1930s and 40s.
We went through the history and the keyâ€Ös creator Leo G. Cohen who started with the PMG and moved up through to become a senior Telegraphist and then enlisted in the Army in WWII. These Autokeyers were found in most post and railway offices from around 1923.
Semi automatic means that the mechanism creates multiple dots and the operator creates the dashes.
The company produced four different keys and a great source of information about the Simplex Autokeyers can be found on Ron McMullen's website and there is a link in the email edition of this broadcast.https://australiantelegraph.wordpress.com/about/contents-2/
Steve's Autokeyer comes from the Sydney GPO where his father worked and Steve took us through the story of how he ended up with the keyer. Thanks Steve.
We then took a look at the recently released ITU Handbook on Amateur and amateur-satellite services - Edition of 2026.
https://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-r/opb/hdb/R-HDB-52-2026-PDF-E.pdf
We took the top off and had a quick look at the prototype of the new VK7 Broadcast Playout Automation Box using SA-818 Transceiver Module - then skipped over the Australian Space Weather Report into future events and activities.
Wednesday evenings kick off early, with members drifting in from about 6pm, many armed with takeaway containers or home-cooked dinners.
This coming Wednesday night we have a more in depth look at the Broadcast Playout Box, the latest DUBUS and AR Magazines, some interesting 3D plots of the aircraft scatter that Rex VK7MO has been doing and much more.
The DATV Studio broadcast begins at 7:30pm and goes out live on the REAST YouTube Channel. Around it unfolds the usual controlled chaos: lively debate, hands-on experimenting, gear tinkering, coffee consumption at industrial scale, the hatching of elaborate “cunning plans,†and the kind of wide-ranging amateur radio mischief and global problem-solving that somehow only ever truly makes sense inside the clubrooms.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/live/k0IBG9u2zcE
73, Justin, VK7TW
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May Presentation
Tecnorama and Tour
What is Tecnorama I hear you ask?
https://technorama.org.au/
The vision for Technorama is that it becomes the focal point which brings technologists together, and supports their efforts. The objects for Technorama is to further the education and development of technologists within community broadcasting, and to provide opportunities for interaction like conferences, seminars and events in support of these aims.
What does this have to do with amateur radio? Iâ€Öm glad you asked! The skill set of technologists in the Community Radio Sector is a mix of IT and RF engineering. Guess what it matches the skill set of amateur radio operators really well.
We are gathering for the night at the Howrah Community Centre for a short presentation on Tecnorama by John Maizels VK4APM via zoom then we will be taken on a guided tour through the brand spanking new Hobart FM radio community radio station by Community Radio Engineering Guru - Jim Parish.
This should be a fascinating night showcasing Community Radio technology and support.
Wednesday the 6th May at the Howrah Community Centre at 11 Howrah Rd, Howrah and park in the Southern Carpark - closest the river from 7pm. PLEASE NOTE IT STARTS AT 7PM. There is nothing at the Queens Domain clubrooms that night.
See you there for a fascinating night.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/tecnorama-and-tour/
73, REAST Committee
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May Forum Night - Our New Band Plans
Wednesday May 13th from 7:30pm, itâ€Ös REAST Forum Night, and this time weâ€Öre diving into the new band plans. With recent changes affecting where and how we operate, this is your chance to get across whatâ€Ös shifted, whatâ€Ös new, and what it all actually means on the air. Whether youâ€Öre into digital modes, voice, or CW, understanding the band plan is key to staying effective, compliant, and not accidentally annoying half the band.
Join us in person at the Queenâ€Ös Domain clubrooms or catch the session streamed live as we walk through the major updates, highlight where different modes now sit, and help you make sense of the changes. If youâ€Öve been wondering where to operate or just want to avoid becoming “that stationâ€, this is one night worth showing up for.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/may-forum-night-new-band-plans/
73, 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:
Standard, Advanced, and Regulations Assessments: Held on alternate months, next is on 30th May 2026.
Foundation Training and Assessment Days: Held every two months with the next one on Saturday the 27th June 2026.
Check out 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.
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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Technology News
How thousands of tiny dots could save first responders' lives
The article explains a critical problem in emergency response namely tracking personnel inside buildings, where GPS simply doesnâ€Öt work. In complex environments like high-rise buildings or underground structures, incident commanders often have no reliable way to locate firefighters or responders in real time, creating serious safety risks.
To address this, US National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers developed the First Responder Smart Tracking (FRST) Challenge, aimed at creating wearable devices capable of accurately tracking responders indoors. These devices must be rugged, easy to use, and able to communicate location data back to a command centre while operating in harsh environments like fires or disaster zones.
A key innovation in testing these systems is the use of thousands of precisely mapped “dots†across a large facility. These reference points act as a ground truth for measuring accuracy, allowing developers to compare estimated positions against known locations. Teams were tested in realistic, mission-style scenarios, navigating buildings and identifying hundreds of these points to validate how well their tracking technologies performed.
The broader outcome is the development of reliable indoor positioning technologies that could significantly improve situational awareness and safety for first responders. While the formal challenge is winding down, ongoing research and collaboration aim to turn these prototypes into practical tools, helping ensure emergency personnel can be located quickly and safely when it matters most.
https://www.criticalcomms.com.au/content/research/article/how-thousands-of-tiny-dots-could-save-first-responders-lives-70272490
Written by Gary Howarth from NIST and sourced from the Critical Comms Web E-zine and summarised by Arthur Inglis.
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Space Weather News
'TIS THE SEASON FOR BLUE AURORAS!
Blue auroras are very rare. Even veteran aurora chasers with years of Arctic experience have seldom seen them. Yet there is a time of year when they become easier to find--and that time is now.
"Last night, a blue aurora appeared overhead," reports Geir T. Birkeland Øye of Ørsta, Norway, less than 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle. "This is a sight we don't often see."
Auroras are almost always red or green--colors produced by oxygen during solar storms. Blue, on the other hand, is a sign of nitrogen. The color is produced by ionized nitrogen molecules (N2+) at the top of Earth's atmosphere. The problem is, there are very few N2+ ions up there. The feeble blue they emit is practically invisible.
For blue auroras to reach naked-eye visibility, something must amplify the light. The amplification process is called "resonant scattering," and it was definitely happening on April 21st.
During the display, the Arctic sun was barely below the horizon, perfectly positioned to illuminate the "nitrogen zone." Nitrogen ions floating 200 km above the ground absorbed and re-emitted sunlight, transforming a faint blue (427.8 nm) emission into a visible, brilliant glow.
"At this time of year, astronomical darkness does not occur here; the sun remains higher than about -13°," explains Øye. "This creates a seasonal window where the upper atmosphere remains sunlit while the ground-level sky is still dark enough for auroras to be visible. That combination is ideal for enhancing N2+ emissions through resonant scattering."
Arctic sky watchers: 'Tis the season for blue auroras. If you see them, submit your photos here.
spaceweather.com
Sourced from Spaceweather website 21/04/26
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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 - 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 29th April 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:
REAST - 6 May - Tecnorama Presentation and Tour of HobartFM Community Radio Station - Howrah Community Centre @ 7pm
REAST - 13 May - Forum Night - New Band Plans - Queens Domain clubroom from 7:30pm and streamed
VK - 7-8 Nov - Tassie Ham-E-Con Amateur Radio Conference - UTAS Sandy Bay
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7ZIR
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTARC, WCRG, NWCRRA, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC
160m: Any Takers
80m: VK7JGD
40m: Any Takers
20m: Any Takers
10m: VK7ALH
UHFCB24 & HFCB24: VK7FMAC
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C - Digital Group
2026 Roster -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iTod4MGlJRjXxi2vuDrHngoytZebSMph/view?usp=drive_link
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A big thank you to everyone who contributed to and supported this weekâ€Ös broadcast of the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
Thatâ€Ös 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? Weâ€Öd 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 Justin, VK7TW, wishing you good DX, and a great week ahead!
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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