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VK7 Amateur Radio News 21Sep25
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 21st September 2025
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
This was first broadcast on Sunday, September, 21st, 2025 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 Justin, VK7TW.
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 the digital group.
On Medium and high frequency rebroadcasts thanks to our dedicated operators:
1.862 MHz by Any Takers
3.670 MHz by Dale, VK7DG
7.140 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH
14.130 MHz by Justin, VK7TW
28.525 MHz by Garry VK7JGD and
UHF CB Channel 24 hosted by Mark, VK7FMAC and HF CB Channel 24 (11m) hosted by Stephen, VK7SME both in the Hobart area.
If you missed todayâ€Ös broadcast then you can catch the replay on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT and UHFCB24 and HFCB24 in Southern VK7.
Thank you for tuning in and enjoy the broadcast!
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WWFF, SOTA, POTA and IOTA
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week saw a surge of VK7 parks activity, with operators activating a wide range of conservation areas and national parks both in Tasmania and further afield.
David, VK7ACE, activated the Five Mile Bluff Conservation Area, which runs between Stony Head and Beechford, reaching out to the edge of Bass Strait. Operating across the 10, 20 and 40 meter bands, David managed to log 16 contacts.
David, VK7DBX, notched up his fifth POTA outing at the Mount Rumney Conservation Area. This reserve includes the slopes of Mount Rumney, part of the Meehan Range, just outside of Hobart. David mixed things up on the air, working 2m, 70cm, 15m and 40m.
Up north in VK4, Ian, VK7IAN, combined radio with sunshine, activating the Weyba Creek Conservation Area near Noosa, Queensland. This mangrove and wetland environment proved a great setting for his activation, where he logged 35 contacts.
Back in VK7, Al, VK7AN, Rodney, VK7HAM, and Peter, VK7ZPE, teamed up to activate the Great Western Tiers Conservation Area. One of the larger conservation areas in the state, this spectacular area is spread across seven separate sections, protecting a combined 22,890 hectares of escarpment, forest, and alpine plateau.
To round out the week, Travis, VK7VXT, was spotted calling CQ from the world-famous Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park on Friday morning. With limited reception in the area, weâ€Öll have to wait and see just how many contacts he managed to log
Itâ€Ös fantastic to see such a strong lift in VK7 activation activity this week, with operators exploring everything from coastal headlands and mountain ranges to wetlands and wilderness icons.
73, Matt, VK7MAT
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Statewide SSTV Nights
Another busy net nights that saw the following participants, VK7s – EV, ZGK, ZAB, AX, TW and KT all sharing nearly sixty photos.
The main themes were:
Freight trains to the Port of Hobart before making room for a Stadium
Miniature trains and steam engines from last yearâ€Ös “Evandale Festival of Rail” which is being held again today
Radio telescopes at the Mt Pleasant Observatory
Fun to be had while drinking Whisky
Political comment and crystal ball gazing
Transceivers and ham shack setups
Other highlights were:
The Wire Truck and Fat Car at Mona
Interesting facts about Platypus
A bored Amish electrician
How to block people on an old phone
A pair of vacuum tube paper weights
Trump toast
The Mister Wiggleâ€Ös Wiener Washing machine
That Protons are Catholic
How to be inspired, positive and not abuse privileges
And 73 from a grave stone
Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV International Gateway and VK7s exchanged photos with DJ0ZK in Germany, PE1CVJ and PC1K 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 VK7KRJâ€Ös and Steve VK7OOâ€Ös 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 Kenâ€Ös and Steveâ€Ös SSTV 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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Miena Hamfest
After a hiatus since 2018, the Miena Hamfest is returning on
Saturday, 15th November 2025! Join us at the Miena Community Centre, nestled in the beautiful Great Lakes of Central Tasmania, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
On the day, enjoy snags, burgers, hotdogs, tea, coffee, and cordialâ€öand yes, the bar opens at 3 pm! Bring along anything youâ€Öd like to sell, browse operating amateur radio setups, and check out displays from organisations supporting the amateur radio community. Some suppliers are expected to attend too!
Entry is just $5, and itâ€Ös your chance to buy, sell, chat, and finally meet those you usually only talk to on air. Come for a feed, a natter, and a fantastic day out in a stunning location.
Mark your calendars!
73,
Eric VK7EV & Dave VK7OB
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QSL News
Inwards QSL Bureau Information
The current list of QSL Cards held by the VK7 Inwards Bureau as at 19 Sep is in the email version of the Broadcast. Do you attend your local radio club? If so, please email Herman with your Club mailing address, your name and callsign if you would like to collect any cards that arrive for you at your club.
Email to westyh(at)ozemail.com.au
73 Herman VK7HW
Manager WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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Sorted Cards held at 19 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, ALARA (via GH),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, LW
M, MA, MAG, MBD, MD, MEL, MET, MHZ, MI, MJ, MOO, MR, 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 10 Sep 25 - AZ, HH, HVK, MAT, RR/4, STO, TO, TW, ZTA
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club Inc.
JOTA 2025
Our Club will be manning the Paton Parks Scout centres radio room at Paton Park near North Motton, on Saturday the 18th of October, from 9am till 10pm.
If any amateur would like to help out on the day, it would be greatly appreciated.
The facility has all the radio gear, you just need to bring yourself along.
PLEASE NOTE: Scouts Australia, now requires anyone assisting at a JOTA site, to have a working with vulnerable people card.
The card is issued by the Department of Justice.
For volunteers the card cost is the basic fee of $22.92 fee, if you apply as a volunteer, not an employee, and you list your employer as the Scout Association of Australia Tasmanian Branch.
Amateurs assisting in the North West are encouraged to contact NWTARC at nwtarcinc@gmail.com, to have the fee reimbursed
The card can take up to 4 weeks to process, so we are getting in early.
You can apply online at the link in the email edition of the broadcast.
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/rwvp/apply-or-renew/apply
The card can take up to 4 weeks to process, so we are getting in early.
73, Eric, VK7EV
NW JOTA Coordinator
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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
During the clubâ€Ös recent special presentation night, Bill VK7MX, certainly held the floor with his newly acquired and very compact transceiver.
But let me set the scene first, back in 2016 Bill and Kevin VK7HKN gave a presentation on the new to market Bitx HF transceiver building block, a phenomenon which was sweeping the homebrew and QRP worlds. The name pronounced as “Bye-tex” and is derived from the bi-directional transmitter that was the heart of the original modules. That night Kevin demonstrated his new Bitx-40 HF transceiver with Bill demonstrating the slightly later version that sported an Arduino micro controller that provided better VCO control.
In 2023 Bill brought in his Version 1 and the recently released and just arrived at his house Version 2 in the sBitx series. The “s” denoting their first foray into the world of Software Defined Radio or SDR.
Now in 2025 Bill presented to us their next generation of SDR transceiver recently released, the zBitx.
The zBitx is an open-source, software-defined radio (SDR) transceiver.
Like the others it was developed by HF Signals, a company based in Illinois America that was founded by an amateur radio operator named Arshar Farhan VU2ESE.
Powered by the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W single board computer, running a Quad-Core 64-bit Arm Cortex A53 @ 1GHz.
Also incorporated is a Raspberry Pi Pico driving a 480Ă—320 resistive touchscreen as well as taking care of the human interface side of things.
It covers HF amateur bands from 80 meters to 10 meters and outputs approximately 5 watts of power using two LiPo 18650 batteries or an external 6 to 9V DC power supply. Size 175 x 85 x 60 mm including its only human interface knob. It weighs in under 500 grams, this is considerably lighter than 2000 grams for the previous sBitx. The touchscreen allows easy band and mode selection, frequency tuning, AGC control, bandwidth adjustments (from 50 Hz for CW to 5000 Hz for AM/SSB), and other radio functions. The transceiver also supports external peripherals such as a microphone, earphones, keyboards, USB CAT control, and HDMI output for external display.
Part of the beauty of this unit is users can:
Operate FT8 without a computer,
Send CW from the touch screen keyboard or an external Morse key.
Decode CW on-board and display on its screen or even use your ear to decode, if you can.
The ability to log contacts easily using the internal app.
Firmware and software can be easily updated.
Even control the device remotely via Wi-Fi if desired.
The list goes on, if you can load software onto a raspberry Pi and configure it, theoretically it will run on the zBitx. This continues a long line of innovative radios from the Bitx Company, of which Bill appears to have collected many models over the years! Hi-Hi
This unit will have to be visited again, in depth, and while using the large club monitor to truly put it through its paces. Thanks for the appetiser Bill.
I mentioned Kevin VK7HKN earlier in this article and as it is now Sunday we can wish Kevin happy surprise 70th birthday for yesterday, with best wishes from not only NTARC members but the amateur fraternity in general. Well done Lyn VK7FROG for organising the occasion during such a hectic period.
Remember next Wednesday the 24th of September NTARC will be open for a special club room night. We will be hosting a gathering to watch the REAST presentation on “How to use the RSGB Electro Magnetic Radiation calculator”. 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. Doors open at 7:00 pm for the 7:30 pm online presentation. See you Wednesday night.
Once again the last item of news but certainly not least is for Peter VK5KDO or our ex VK7KPC. Peter was lucky enough to reclaim his original call sign in South Australia that he operated under from a couple of decades previously before moving to Tasmania. It didnâ€Öt take him long before the club received a certificate for the members “Brag Folder” obtained using his new call sign. He participated in the Trans-Tasman contest, held in July. It is a short 6 hour evening contest and encourages Low Band activity between VK and ZL. Peter obtained a fifth place in the Single Operator QRP section, well done Peter.
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.
Special Club Room night session- This Wednesday the 24th. September, live stream of REAST presentation “How to use the RSGB calculator”. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Club Room Technical night - The next session will be on Wednesday the 1st of October 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/
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 donâ€Öt 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
[Ed] see the info in the NWTARC segment above about applying for a Working with Vulnerable Peopleâ€Ös card if you want to help and do not have one.
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/rwvp/apply-or-renew/apply
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September Forum Night
How to get the most from your NanoVNA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPS0BSahB0I
A couple of weeks ago we held a forum night to explore what you can do with your NanoVNA - we covered:
Antenna sweeping
PC application connected to the NanoVNA
Where and which to buy them from
https://www.nanorfe.com/
https://groups.io/g/NanoVNAV2
We learned calibration of the NanoVNA is critical
We covered Filter Sweeping
Common mode chokes and insertion loss testing
https://electronics.halibut.com/product/common-mode-current-choke-test-rig/
https://lance.conryclan.com/home/measuring-common-mode-choke-performance/
There is a Time Domain Reflectometer function
We covered simplified Smith Charts
W2AEW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw1TYWwfvGk
We then tested some LMR-400 that Rex bought along and it was not good!
W2AEW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSw9Epu4nu0
We went into return loss versus SWR and Hayden used a phasing harness example for multiple antennas
We finished with using the TDR function on Rex's cable and there was water damage of shield suspected.
Thanks to Hayden VK7HH who jumped into MCâ€Öing at short notice and all who came along and contributed in person or on the stream.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPS0BSahB0I
73, Justin, VK7TW
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Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group (WEGs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WkMP1Jfeu8
Last Wednesday night Steve VK7OO and Justin VK7TW explored in detail the 2025 Remembrance Day Report.
https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rdcontest/documents/RD2025WebsiteReport.pdf
Winning State is VK7 for the 10th Year running - congratulations!
Sadly only 38% of VK7 participants submitted a log and only 186 people of 947 participants put in logs.
VK7â€Ös state weighted score was 15.74 compared to the closest VK5 at 2.13 and in VK7 the percentage of licenced amateur who put logs in was 5.8% with the closest being VK5 with 1.43%.
VK7â€Ös raw score was 10859 with closest being VK3 with 5436 and the longest licenced ham years was 67 in VK6 and the oldest in VK7 was 60 years licenced.
It was great to the photos of Nic VK7WWs used WWII equipment.
Notable VK7 Individual Results were:
Single Operator Phone:
1st VK7TW
2nd VK7ZBX
3rd VK7OO
4th VK7ZMS
Single Operator Mixed
2nd VK7DW
3rd VK7GN
Single Operator QRP PH
1st VK7C (VK7GH)
Multi-Multi
2nd VK7CMS (VK7GM VK7CRX VK7BS VK7TK VK7JGD)
TEAMS
1st TOTWOO VK7TO VK7TW VK7OO 2486
2nd Cronies+1 VK7ZBX VK7ZMS VK7HH 2402
4th Lonnie Legends VK7DW VK7PD VK7LH 1074
We then went onto “Something completely different” with Sound Triggering Photography.
Justin VK7TW showed his original 555 based Sound Trigger from the english magazine - Practical Electronics and then the upgraded micro controller based for more accuracy down to 1 microsecond triggering. Just then showed some black and white photos of the results with darts and balloons, exploding capacitors and other triggering items.
Thanks to all who contributed. We go into a three week break with the next fortnight being presentation nights followed by a forum night in October.
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 in DVB-T RF.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WkMP1Jfeu8
See you there or on the stream.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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September Presentation Night
How to use the RSGB EMR Calculator
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/how-to-use-the-rsgb-emr-calculator/
This Wednesday night join us for an insightful REAST presentation night on September 24th, 2025, starting at 7:30 PM at the Queen's Domain Clubrooms, as we explore the practical application of the RSGB Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Calculator. This powerful tool enables amateur radio operators to model common antennas in typical household backyards, providing essential calculations for power, antenna type, and spatial arrangements. The EMR Calculator generates exclusion zones and other important parameters to ensure that your setup complies with safety standards, particularly when operating high-power systems.
This presentation is especially relevant for those considering high-power experimental licences. Phil VK2ASD from the WIA Education Committee, along with Justin VK7TW, will guide you through the process of using the EMR Calculator, offering real-world examples and practical tips. Whether youâ€Öre a beginner or experienced operator, this session will help you understand how to apply the tool effectively when submitting applications for high-power experimental licences, ensuring your station meets safety and regulatory requirements.
The event will be held in person at the Queen's Domain Clubrooms and streamed live on the REAST YouTube Channel, allowing all members to participate regardless of location. Donâ€Öt miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and ensure your amateur radio operations are both safe and compliant.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/how-to-use-the-rsgb-emr-calculator/
73, REAST Committee
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October Forum Night
All things - Allstar
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-all-things-allstar/
Curious about the AllStar Network and how itâ€Ös revolutionising amateur radio?
Join us for a deep dive into this powerful and flexible linking system that's connecting amateurs around the world like never before!
Whether you're new to AllStar nodes, want to build your own, or are already active and keen to share tips and tricksâ€öthis forum is for you.
Topics include:
What exactly is AllStar and how does it work?
Setting up your own node (hardware/software options)
Linking repeaters and hotspots
Use cases for contests, emergency comms & everyday QSOs
Integration with EchoLink, HamVoIP & more
Bring your questions, experiences, and ideas for an open Q&A and demo session!
AllStar: Itâ€Ös not just a nodeâ€öitâ€Ös your gateway to the world.
Letâ€Ös demystify it together on October 8th 2025 from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and streaming.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-all-things-allstar/
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:
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 weekâ€Ös Assessment day and you havenâ€Öt 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 Queenâ€Ös Domain.
REAST - WEGs - Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group on the third, fourth & fifth Wednesday nights of the month from around 6pm in the REAST Clubrooms Queenâ€Ös 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 1st 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:
REAST - 24th September - How to use the RSGB EMR Calculator with Phil VK2ASD - in the clubrooms and streamed.
REAST - 8th October - Forum Night - All things AllStar - from 7:30pm Queens Domain Clubrooms and Streaming
REAST - 5th November - Perspectives on Australian Radio with Phil Tyson from SPAT - 7:30pm QD Clubrooms live only
VK7 - 15th November - Miena Hamfest - Community Hall Miena from 10am
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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: VK7DG
20m: VK7ALH
10m: VK7VKT
UHFCB24: VK7FMAC
HFCB24: VK7SME
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C - Digital Group
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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 youâ€Öve just tuned in, you've just missed our live broadcast. But donâ€Öt worry if itâ€Ös not Tuesday night then you can catch the rebroadcast on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT and UHFCB24 and HFCB24 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 youâ€Öre 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 Justin, VK7TW wishing you 73 and good DX.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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