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VK7 Amateur Radio News 14Sep25
Text edition:
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 14th September 2025
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
This was first broadcast on Sunday, September, 14th, 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 Ross, VK7ALH
7.140 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
14.130 MHz by Dale VK7DG
28.525 MHz by Tony VK7VKT 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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Silent Key
Keith Badcock VK7KM
It is with due sadness that I announce the passing of Keith Badcock, VK7KM.
Born 22/09/1946 and Passed away 07/09/2025.
Keith as most of us realise was one of natureâ€Ös true gentleman, always willing to help and assist where necessary.
Mornings have been rather bleak early on the repeaters, of which Keith was an avid user, he was continually concerned if there was a non-appearance of one of the regulars and he would follow-up with a phone call.
Keith received his callsign VK7KM in 1987.
His past was a real challenge in operating a large farm at Bishopsbourne most of his life with beef, sheep and cropping were his main income from 396 acres of prime Bishopsbourne land.
Several of his early years were spent in the Army and his sporting challenges were certainly full of multiple achievements.
In 1970 he was the winner of the Burnie Gift and was also a central umpire of Australian Rules Football the NTFA Umpires Association trained by the great Bevan Hutton.
His family life was one of his main priorities leaving behind his lovely XYL Foki who he married on 29/10/1983 he is survived by 8 siblings (7 boys and one daughter).
In later years he spent two years studying at the Bible College and was also a member of the local fire brigade.
The Funeral for Keith will be held on Friday 26th. September at 1.00pm, location Bishopsbourne Memorial Hall Bishopsbourne.
Vale Keith
Foki Badcock, Al VK7AN, Gavin VK7FLI, Rodney VK7HAM, Andre VK7AE and Graham VK7KT.
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AR Contesting News
Congratulations VK7
The RD Contest results have been released and VK7 has had its 10th Birthday - taking out the 2025 state competition - CONGRATULATIONS!
Single Operator Phone - first was VK7TW with 1217, second was VK7ZBX with 1091, third was VK7OO with 922 and fourth was VK7ZMS with 892.
Single Operator Mixed - second was VK7DW with 610 and third was VK7GN with 499.
Single Operator QRP Phone - first was VK7C with 274 and fourth was VK5KDO (formerly VK7KPC) with 13.
Single Operator QRP CW - Fifth was VK7WW with 112.
Multi-Operator Multi-Transmitter - second was VK7CMS with 748.
Teams Entry - First was TOTWOO (VK7TO, VK7TW, VK7OO) with 2486 and second was Conies+1 (VK7ZMS, VK7ZBX and VK7HH) with 2402
In the spirit of the Remembrance Day activities, Nic VK7WW made use of old military equipment. Thank you, Nic.
Congratulations to all operators - there are many more VK7s as I have only covered the top five positions in each category.
Steve VK7OO put it well in the REAST Discord and I quote:
“The advantage VK7 has is massive with a weighted score of 15.74, more than 7 times VK5 in second place. But being a small state isn't the whole story, our raw score was nearly double VK3, the next nearest. So be proud peeps, collectively we have done ourselves proud.”
Again Congratulations VK7.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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Miena Hamfest is Back
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.
More details coming soonâ€ömark your calendars!
73,
Eric VK7EV & Dave VK7OB
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WWFF, SOTA, POTA and IOTA
Weekly Wrap-Up
With daylight savings just around the corner in VK7, now is a great time to prepare your portable kit and plan an activation to make the most of the longer daylight hours. We are fortunate in VK7 to have such easy access to a wide range of parks and summits, many of them right on our doorstep.
One of the most common questions for newcomers to WWFF, SOTA and POTA is how much time to set aside for an activation. The answer depends on your goals, operating style, and the gear you bring.
Getting your station on the air is usually quick and simple. A small vertical, end-fed, or linked dipole can be ready in about 5–15 minutes. More involved setups with masts and guy ropes might take closer to half an hour. Packing up at the end takes about the same.
On-air time varies between operators, and band conditions also play a role. A quick activation might only take around 20 minutes, while a longer session can run for several hours. Most activations typically last 1–2 hours, which is enough time to explore a few bands and log a good number of contacts. Travis, VK7VXT, will be setting off on the Overland Track this Sunday (14/9) and plans to activate several SOTA summits along the journey. Keep an ear out for his CQ calls, as these summits are rarely activated and are highly sought after by chasers.
Only one activation took place in VK7 this past week, with the Wednesday Northern crew making the trip east to Knockup summit near Targa. While there, they managed to log a few contacts with a mainland activator who was also out in the field activating.
73, Matt, VK7MAT
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QSL News
Inwards QSL Bureau Information
The current list of QSL Cards held by the VK7 Inwards Bureau as at 11 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 11 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, AP, 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, GS, 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, SM, 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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Statewide SSTV Nights
Again a full statewide net night that saw the following participants, VK7s – EV, ZGK, ZAB, AX, KT and ZCF all sharing thirty photos.
The main themes were:
Transport – A Dutch electric train
The miniature railway at Evandale
Platform 9 Âľ for the Hogwarts Express train
A Double Decker bus in Hobart and an old trolleybus in Launceston
The Fat Car at Mona and a couple of fierce looking trucks
A snow dog, cats and “big cats”
Other highlights were:
The Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich
The Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand
The Cascade Brewery – but Boags is better, HIHI!
A home workshop with a nice full size metal lathe
A close-up of the moon surface
And some Star Trek “dad jokes”
Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV International Gateway and VK7s exchanged photos with PC1K in the Netherlands. 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 6:30 pm 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 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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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
The NTARC club rooms opened last Wednesday night for a live presentation on the REAST YouTube channel covering Nano Vector Network Analysers. Considering the inclemency of the weather, it was well attended by members. It was very informative and will be followed up at the next club technical night with some hands on practice for club members and their NanoVNAs. Thanks go to REAST for providing the feed of the eveningâ€Ös forum.
Now for a couple of items from the last club technical night.
As you may have noticed there is a plethora of internal battery powered soldering irons on the market at the moment, it was indeed interesting to see a variation at our last club technical night and was definitely deemed interesting enough to be mentioned. Ian VK7IG had recently purchased one intended for a slightly different market.
Sold under the brand name FNIRSI, this model is the HS-02 and is marketed as an “Intelligent Soldering Iron with Portable Soldering Toolbox”. This iron has no internal batteries and is powered via a USB type “C” connector and cable. It feels as though it is meant for longer periods of field or bench work as it can be powered from a battery bank or pack. This would effectively give it a much greater run time than one with an internal battery. Usability is excellent, it is rated as a 100 Watt iron with a usability time from standby, while in its holder, to tip tinning within 2 seconds of being picked up! It really does come up fast.
Construction of the handpiece is brushed aluminium and silicon with its weight about 60 grams, making this extremely light and comfortable in the hand. Incorporated is a 25 mm high resolution wide angle colour display, mainly for actual tip temperature, but it also incorporates menu setup options and three user defined memories for pre-set temperature. Standard soldering tips range from 0.1 mm cones to 4.5 mm wedges. The handpiece even has a grounding point to eliminate static electricity if needed.
For comparison the “Tool Box” or rigid enclosure it comes in is about the size of a battery powered tooth brush case. It opens up to reveal space for five spare tip and element assemblies. Also included is a special high temperature silicone slag area to wipe hot solder and a captive “copper wool” for tip cleaning. An aluminium alloy soldering iron holder that tilts up from the case when in use and an inbuilt solder reel that dispenses from the side of the case. Well worth looking at if you are in the market for a new iron.
Lionel VK7ZLB presented a series of photographs showing his typical Winter VHF and above field day setups when he is in competition mode. He covered location, setups, usage and safety considerations for this type of portable or temporary equipment set ups including “the inquisitive passers-by”. Lionel combined all this with propagation considerations and ionospheric predictions for a well-rounded presentation. The technical aspect in itself was very interesting, but there were some pretty spectacular panoramic views. You can see why there are SOTA and POTA enthusiasts!
Now back down to earth, Lionel also brought in a couple of new items. Firstly a brand new, home-made, 1296 MHz T shaped power divider or phasing harness. This was constructed using back to back soldered SMA sockets for the antenna feed connections, plus a ÂĽ wavelength of 35 Ohm co-axial cable to the SMA socket on the bottom of the T which is the input to the power divider. All very neatly protected in heat shrink tubing. Lionelâ€Ös intends to use the phasing harness to feed his dual 1296 MHz Yagis as part of an ongoing project. He then covered the need for precision and accuracy in construction if you are after that fraction of a dB, then a fraction of a millimetre does matters.
The other newly acquired “toy”, well if you can call something that comes with its very own Rohde and Schwarz calibration chart, including attenuation to four decimal places, a toy!! It was a high precision 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz 50 Ohm dummy load rated at 50 Watts. It also has an inbuilt 50dB attenuated output suitable for testing and measurement. Thanks for the presentation and a look at your toys.
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 on Wednesday the 17th of September 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/
EME News
From Richard VK7ZBX - last Saturday evening saw the completion of a contact that has been in the works for some time. John VK5OI and Richard VK7ZBX managed to make a contact on 10Ghz EME. This is the 1st time Richard has worked a VK5 on 10GHz EME and I believe it was John's 1st 10 GHz EME contact. At times we both had challenging location issues with visibility to the moon and various equipment hiccups but at 09:28 UTC on Saturday we completed a contact using Q65-60 Submode D with reports of -22 / -22.
John has a Mitec 1.1M dish with 30W, tracking compliments of K3NG system with a SDD3 slew drive, and Richard has a 1.8M dish with 20W, tracking via Raz Track and linear actuators for drive.
I love it when a plan comes together hi hi
73, Richard, VK7ZBX
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September Forum Night
How to get the most from your NanoVNA
There will be a report about the Forum night in next weekâ€Ös broadcast.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group (WEGs)
This week Wednesday night will be a WEGs night back in the studio and have a focus on the RD Contest Results along with some other interesting 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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September Presentation Night
How to use the RSGB EMR Calculator
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/how-to-use-the-rsgb-emr-calculator/
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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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 20th September 2025.
Foundation Training and Assessment Days: Held every two months with the next one on 25th October 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 17th September 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 - 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: VK7FRN
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTARC, WCRG, NWCRRA, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC
160m: Any Takers
80m: VK7DG
40m: VK7ALH
20m: VK7TW
10m: VK7JGD
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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