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VK7 Amateur Radio News 29Nov20
Text edition: VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR NOVEMBER 29 2020
(Note.. please remove spaces in email addresses before using)
VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 29TH November 2020
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 29th November 2020. This broadcast is brought to you by VK7WI, and read today by
Idris, VK7ZIR.
This broadcast utilises repeaters around VK7 and the following HF rebroadcast stations:
On 3.670 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
On 7.140 MHz by Dale, VK7DG
On 14.130 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH
On 28.525 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE
On DMR Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C by Clayton, VK7ZCR
This broadcast is repeated on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on
repeaters VK7RAA in the North and VK7RTC in the South.
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VK7 Amateur Radio Broadcasts
Welcome and 2021 Roster
We welcome Dale VK7DG who has volunteered to become a HF rebroadcast station and is transmitting on 40m today. If you heard Dal
eâ€Ös signal please go back to him and let him know.
Thanks Dale.
The 2021 Roster is also now available on the VK7 Amateur Radio Groups.IO group files area.
https://groups.io/g/vk7arnews/files
If any of our rebroadcasters need a paper copy of the roster please email vk7arnews @ gmail.com
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DSTAR & DMR Rebroadcasts Continuing Popularity
Did you know that you can hear the National News and VK7 Amateur Radio News broadcasts on DMR and DSTAR?
On the Tasmania hosted DSTAR Reflector 91 C we transmit the WIA News and regularly get 8-10 callbacks each week from all over t
he place.
On DMR Talk Group 5 we broadcast the VK7 Amateur Radio News and regularly get 10-15 callbacks each week again from all over the
place.
These numbers are consistent and demonstrate the strong take up of the digital modes.
73 Clayton VK7ZCR
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News from the northwest
N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net
In early October, 2020, we commenced a weekly net in the North West, known as the N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net. The net is aimed at en
couraging more activity on the 2m band from N.W. VK7 and to encourage stations located interstate to listen for Tasmania on the
band. The net controllers are located in the Burnie area and listen using both vertical and horizontal polarization. Our first
two nets in October, resulted in contacts made into VK3 and we were delighted.
The net is held every Thursday commencing at 09:00 UTC (20:00 local) on 146.550 FM. We then QSY at 09:30 UTC (20:30 local) to 1
44.120 USB.
We also have a Facebook group which can be found by searching the name of the net on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nwtas2mnet
Please do not hesitate to Jon VK7JON for further information on 0497 610 498.
73, Jon, VK7JON
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NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net
North West Amateurs have indicated they would like a local repeater net
So, on Wednesday nights at 2000hrs local, the NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group, will conduct a net on VK7RMD 146.625, 141.3 ton
e.
This repeater is located on Mt Duncan behind Penguin and the repeater has a large coverage area from Smithton to Launceston and
into the back country.
We want it to be informal, but run by a net controller, so everyone can get a spot to chat about what they are up to, projects
they are working on, ideas, propagation, anything radio and electronic related and we will be staying away from politics, relig
ion and all the other no nos.
This is totally independent of any clubs and organisation, and its aim is to foster relations between amateurs, and keep the PA
s in the radios used and warm.
Anyone who can hear the net is welcome to join in
73, Eric, VK7EV
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NWTR&TV Group
Meetings to resume.
It is planned to have the first post-COVID meeting of the club on December 5th at the Scout Hall in Ulverstone which is our usu
al location, unless restrictions get reintroduced by a worsening situation in our state.
Meeting will start at 2PM and will be followed by afternoon tea and a cuppa. I am supplying disposable cups and I suggest inste
ad of cooking, to buy a packet of biscuits or some small cakes as I think it was recommended to go through official sources tha
t have COVID production regulations to follow, so as a precaution it would be appreciated, and any contribution for a snack als
o welcome.
We the committee strongly request the practice of all COVID government rules and requirements and wish our members to do the sa
me, and if you have any signs of being unwell please do not attend but follow member email messages that will give notification
of club progress.
As always visitors are welcome for the meeting and the following chatter that usually happens.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
73, Shirl, VK7HSC, President
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News from the North
SOTA/WWFF PARKS GROUP
The Summits On The Air/World Wide Flora and Fauna parks group is now meeting 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
We begin this week with a report on the major Equine Endurance event held last weekend at Santarena Park, Scottsdale, so over t
o our Safety Comms Coordinator, Norm VK7KTN;
â€The Tasmanian State Equine Endurance Championships were held at Santarena Park Scottsdale over 20-21 November 2020. Four even
ts were scheduled, they being a 160Km, a 95Km, a 40Km and a 15Km ride.
e Comms Trailer. This was used by the base crew to get some breaks over the 24hr duration of the event.
Each checkpoint was manned by 2 persons, not only for their safety but also for the safety of horses and riders. Waterhouse Roa
d was manned by Ken VK7KKV and he brought along a local resident to assist and keep him company. Rexâ€Ös Race was manned by WIC
EN Tas (South) members Roger VK7ARN and Garry VK7JGD. Rodeo Road Crossroads was manned by Idris VK7ZIR and Stefan VK7ZSB. Ken a
nd his companion backed up later to cover the Lauderdale Road checkpoint.
Base was manned by André VK7ZAB, Norm VK7KTN and Lorraine (no call sign). Our software backup man was Peter VK7SP, our longest
distance member who is based in Switzerland.
A bit of background about the event. All 22 160Km riders departed Base on time at 00:00Hrs on their way to the first checkpoint
at Waterhouse Road. This 17Km leg usually takes more than 1 hour. It was with some surprise that the first rider, Tara Nicklas
on completed the leg in 58 minutes. Tara Nicklason and â€Legend†take out the overall Championship in12 hours 6 minutes. Photo
s can be found at the link of the event 2020 State Championships â€ö Tasmanian Equine Endurance Riders Association Inc.
ite link maps of VK7DWâ€Ös contact to DU9JJY Indonesia
• Construction photos of VK7ALHâ€Ös new antenna
• VK7ADQ/P2‘s station - complete with cardboard refreshment container! And a large branch hanging on the end of his antenna
. Itâ€Ös ok itâ€Ös the â€Branch Lineâ€H.E.A.R.T. (Huonville Electronics and Amateur Radio Team) has been formed as part of the
Scouting curriculum, which has also seen the permanent radio shack, VK7HSD, being put into service at the Scout Hall.
The full article can be found at the link on the email edition of this broadcast.
https://www.reast.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HEART.pdf
(Adapted from and thanks to the Huon News via Dale VK7FNED and Michael VK7MRS)
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WICEN Tas (Sth)
WICEN will be holding their 2020 Christmas BBQ Meeting on December 13th from Noon.
Chris VK7CDW has kindly offered to do a couple of roasts, probably lamb and pork, for our enjoyment.
The BBQ is BYO drinks of the alcoholic and soft type and tea and coffee will be available.
It is also BYO BBQ meat, snags, chops etc if you do not fancy roast stuff. Bread will be supplied as will paper plates.
If you have a folding chair and/or picnic table that might be handy.
This will be held at the QTH of Peter VK7TPE and Maureen at 240 Old Station Road Snug.
We extend this invitation to partners and anyone who has or hasnâ€Öt been involved with WICEN during 2020 – you will be made
most welcome.
73, WICEN Tas (Sth) Committee
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Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania
https://www.reast.asn.au/
https://www.facebook.com/reasttas/
https://www.youtube.com/reasthobart/
REAST November Presentation Night
Graeme VK7RE/VK5WX took the audience through his adventures with the Crown Castle company who manage many thousands of RF sites
around Australia. Graeme's job was to drive around these mobile phone transmitter sites and check field strength measurements.
Graeme drove over 600,000km during his time with Crown Castle.
Graeme showed the vehicles and equipment used to do this and it's evolution over a number of years. The field strength is measu
red and logged along with the GPS location and this data is sent back to head office for analysis. Graeme demonstrated the GPS
distortion that occur in cities and suburbia which show as the vehicle wandering into areas that are clearly not the road!
Part of Graeme's job was to check new mobile phone tower constructions at Crown Castle locations as he traveled around and repo
rt back to head office the progress. There were many pictures of interesting mobile phone tower installations - fake palm trees
, crosses at memorials, signs and trees.
Some interesting stories were told including accidentally starting a fire in Victoria by setting the grass on fire in a paddock
. Visits to the Parkes, Narrabri and Tidbinbilla radio telescopes and the Skylab museum in Western Australia. Visits to The Ome
ga and North West Cape transmitting facilities along with the Wolfe Creek meteor crater site.
The last hour of the presentation Graeme showed some of the interesting locations he came across around Australia and the sight
s he came across.
Thanks to Graeme for the presentation.
The presentation is available on the REAST YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5odPKyUGDcU
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REAST Open Day - Save the Date - December 5th
REAST will be holding an open day on Saturday December 5th up on the Queenâ€Ös Domain.
There will be lots going on in and around the REAST clubrooms and we will be showcasing amateur radio and radio in general and
many of the interesting and fascinating things that amateurs get up to.
There will also be a BBQ and Coffee and Cake available on the day.
More to come in future broadcasts and keep an eye out on the REAST Facebook page for the event details.
https://www.facebook.com/events/741373183137063/
73, REAST Committee
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DATV Experimenter's Night
We get back underway with our DATV Experimenterâ€Ös Night this Wednesday night from 7:30pm with some interesting projects and m
uch more. Keep an eye on the REAST Facebook Events for more details. So, why not come up to the Queens Domain COVID-safe clubro
oms and see what we get up to.
And a reminder that we go out on RF on 445.5MHz DVB-T 7MHz Standard Definition. So, if you have a TV, Set-top box or USB DTV Do
ngle that you can tune and scan 445.5MHz and you can see the Queens Domain, then you have a good chance of receiving the DATV E
xperimenter's Night Signal.
Look out for VK7OTC. We also stream the nights on the REAST YouTube channel.
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/live-stream/
https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/amateur-tv/
73, Justin, VK7TW
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Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months:
Regular gatherings:
SOTA/WWFF Group – Meeting Mondays and Fridays 10.30-12.00 midday at Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry St, Launceston.
NTARC - Coffee mornings - Fridays 1000 to 1200 NTARC Club Rooms.
NTARC – Technical Sessions and Tech Net on alternate Wednesdays. Next Tech Net on will be 9th December and next Technical ses
sion at the Clubrooms on 2nd December.
NW VK7 – Wednesday from 2000 local – NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on VK7RMD - 146.625, 141.3 tone.
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 09:00 UTC (20:00 local) - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net starting on 146.550 FM then from 09:30 UTC (20:
30 local) to 144.120 USB.
REAST – MICROWAVE QSO Party – following after the Sunday broadcast on 1296.15 MHz FM.
REAST – WAGS – Wednesday Afternoon Group meet in the Queens Domain Clubrooms from 12 noon.
REAST – DATV Experimenterâ€Ös Nights from 7:30pm live in the club rooms on DVBT RF and YouTube Streaming
Sewing Circle Net – Daily commences at 18:00 on 3.640 MHz.
Events:
NWTR&TVG – 5 December - First meeting since COVID - on from 2pm at the Leven District Scout Headquarters, 73 Alexander Road,
Ulverstone.
NTARC – 5 December - First general meeting Rocherlea clubrooms from 2.00 pm.
REAST – 5 December – Open Day - Queens Domain Clubrooms
WICEN Tas (Sth) – 13 December – Christmas BYO BBQ Meeting – QTH of VK7TPE from Noon.
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7FB
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and Spectrum Tasmania
80m: VK7ALH
40m: Any Takers
20m: Any Takers
10m: VK7VKT
DMR: Talk Group 5 and
D-Star: Reflector 91C VK7ZCR
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This broadcast is repeated on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in the North and VK7RTC in the South.
Thanks to all people and organisations that assisted with this broadcast.
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That concludes our VK7 Amateur Radio News Broadcast for this week.
You have been listening to or have just missed VK7WI. Next week the National WIA news can be heard at 0900 followed by the VK7
Amateur Radio News around 0930 hours.
Items for the broadcast can be emailed to vk7arnews@gmail.com
Further information about the broadcast can be found at the VK7 Amateur Radio News Groups.IO Group.
https://groups.io/g/vk7arnews
The deadline for items is 21:00 on Friday prior to the Sunday of the broadcast.
VK7WI is now closing but will reopen shortly for callbacks and relay reports. Callbacks will be taken on the frequency to which
you are listening. Relay stations will use their own callsigns during the callback.
>From the VK7 Amateur Radio News, it is 73 from Idris, VK7ZIR
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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