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VK7 Amateur Radio News 03Jan21
Text edition: VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR JANUARY 03 2021
(Note.. please remove spaces in email addresses before using)
VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 3RD JANUARY 2021
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This is the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 3rd of January 2021 and this is the Happy New Year edition.
The amateur at the VK7WI mike this week is Rick, VK7RI.
This broadcast goes out on repeaters all over VK7 and on digital radio - DMR Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C by Clayton,
VK7ZCR.
We also go out on High Frequency courtesy of the following HF rebroadcast stations:
On 3.670 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE
On 7.140 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH
On 14.130 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD and
On 28.525 MHz by Dale, VK7DG
You can hear this broadcast again on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7, VK7RTC in Southern VK7 and at
8:30pm in NW VK7 on VK7RTV and VK7RDR.
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Contest News
Summer VHF/UHF Field Day
Not long to go now for the Summer Field day for VHF/UHF amateurs. The contest is on the weekend of the 16th and 17th of January
from 01:00 UTC – 01:00 UTC. This is a great opportunity to get that VHF/UHF gear out and give it a bit a run. This is the se
ason for all sorts of unpredictable propagation on the higher bands so you just never know how far and wide you will get to. Pl
ease try and use one of the great logging programs as your log can be uploaded from within the log program. We are happy to off
er some assistance with installing, using and then how to check and then send your log using the program VKCL. It is important
to make sure that all entries are done accurately, as there have been quite a few mistakes and lost points due to errors in cal
l signs, report exchanges, band, mode etc so bear that in mind.
Frequencies are not set in stone but a good start 6M – 50.150 USB or 52.525 FM, 2M 144.150 USB or 146.500 FM, 70cm 432.150 US
B or 439.000 FM, 23cm 1296.150 USB or FM, 13cm 2403.150 USB, 9cm 3398.150 USB, 3cm 10,368.150 USB.
Hope to hear you on the bands!
73, Richard, VK7ZBX
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VK7 QSL News
Report - from Herman VK7HW Manager of the WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
The current list of Cards held as at 1 January 2021, is in the email version of the broadcast.
If you received your callsign in recent years and see it in the list would you please email Herman advising him of the date you
acquired the Call as I do have some cards from years back and Herman is finding some of those operators are new as the origina
l owner is no longer active or Silent Key. Herman thanks those who have already advised him of the various callsigns held since
they obtained their licence.
If you have any questions re QSL cards, please contact Herman by email vk7bureau(at)wia.org.au
73, Herman, VK7HW, WIA Manager VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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VK7 Inwards QSL Cards held as at 1 January 2021
AAA, AB, ACN, AD, AIR, AL, AM, AO, AP, AS, ATH, AU, AV
BA, BB, BBW, BEN, BM, BO, BPV
CEJ, CH, CJ, CL, CMV, CV, CX
DG, DN, DO, DQ, DT, DX, DZ
EG
FALX, FAZZ, FG, FGGT, FJFJ, FLAR, FOTR, FRJG, FTAS
GA, GC, GG, GL, GM, GZ
HA, HCH, HDM, HPD, HRS, HRW, HSJ, HVK, HZ
IK, IS
JA, JB, JGD, JJ, JP, JW
KBA, KD, KI, KJ, KL, KO, KRJ, KX
LAZ, LCW, LDH, LM, LW
MAG, MAT, MBD, MBP, MC, ME, MHZ, MI, MK, ML, MO, MS
NA, NC, NMH, NRF, NSB, NSE, NTE, NWQ
OK, OR
PBD, PSJ, PW
RG, RR/4
SN, SV
TCE, TED, TK, TS
VAC, VAZ, VH, VKV, VR, VZ
WA, WC, WT, WX
XDM
YN
ZA, ZJJ, ZM, ZT, ZZ
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News from the northwest
N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net
The N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net operates weekly to encourage more activity on the 2m band from N.W. VK7 and to encourage stations loc
ated interstate to listen for Tasmania on the band. The net is held every Thursday commencing at 09:30 UTC (20:30 local) on 144
.120 USB.
Take a look at the Facebook group for more information and the link is on the email edition of this broadcast.
www.facebook.com/groups/nwtas2mnet
We look forward to you joining us and please do not hesitate to contact Jon VK7JON for further information on 0497 610 498.
73, Jon, VK7JON
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NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net
This net happens on Wednesday nights at 2000hrs local on VK7RMD 146.625, 141.3 tone.
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.
This net is informal and is totally independent of any clubs and organisation, and its aim is to foster relations between amate
urs, and keep the PAs in the radios used and warm.
Anyone who can hear the net is welcome to join in.
73, Eric, VK7EV
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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
With New Year celebrations been and gone we are now in 2021. We trust all celebrated in a safe manner. Hopefully 2021 will be k
inder to us all.
On with the news, although as it is still the holiday season, and the Club room has yet to reopen, not much has changed. If the
re have been any amazing developments on the local radio front, word has yet to reach your scribe, so it will once again be lar
gely a repeat of coming events.
Before that happens though we hand over to Nic VK7WW, who provides us with a run down on what happened last Wednesday 30th Dece
mber2020 TestNet and TechNet
â€The Internet Discord Channel was on at the same time as the HF Nets allowing users to hear streaming audio and post comments.
? VK7ALB, Peter with his Collins KWM-2A talked about the many mods and excellent documentation available. A radio used by the A
ustralian military in the 1960s.
? Ross, VK7ALH tried different power levels. Heâ€Ös also discovered a ‘pet rodentâ€Ö that had been feeding off rubber covered
wire in a large 60kg auto transformer - a heavy-duty re-wiring job! Then his techniques in drilling 25mm thick S/Steel bolt!..
And progress with the North East Railway heritage.
? VK7ZPE, Peter and VK7KT, Graham called-in to give signal reports- thank you!
? VK2XRC/P, Richard was operating portable from his motor home in Eden with a 7100 - welcome to the TechNet!
? VK2STG, Steven in Cooma is restoring a Series 1 Land Rover; and....
? Peter, VK7PD reviewed a receiver in the latest copy of Silicon Chip Magazine, based on an Arduino - but it didnâ€Öt come up t
o spec for radio amateurs, having 5 kHz steps.
Finally, Paul VK7KPA had an issue with his rig, only to discover that a new piece of software had taken control of his rig and
changed Menu Settings! Soon fixed with a discussion with Nic VK7WW! But it did cause some head scratching!
Thank you Paul VK7KPA for hosting Discord - with 6 stations logged-on.
On line topics and photos included:
? Tony, VK7YBGs antennas
? Peter VK7PDs discussion about the Silicon Chip Radio article and suggested improvements - a great idea Peter!
? a picture of Nicâ€Ös AM station, ready for next year
? Paul VK7KPA and his first Slow Scan TV picture from VK3CHI; and
? a very small and simple valve AM transmitter circuit from 1964, from Nic VK7WW
Again thank you to everyone who made the Nets such a success through this year, including:
? Short Wave Listeners and Radio Amateurs who also listen in, but canâ€Öt transmit; and
? Those who listen to the net on SDRs around the world via the Internet, wherever you may be!
We are all looking forward to a great New Year in 2021. So please get your AM gear for the Test Net...and then join the NTARC T
echNet!
This is Nic VK7 Whisky Whisky (Double Scotch), on behalf of the Northern Tasmania Amateur Radio Club, now Signing Clear.â€s://w
ww.reast.asn.au/news-events/live-stream/
https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/amateur-tv/
73, Justin, VK7TW
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DX News
Some Interesting DX Stations
ANTARCTICA. Alexei, RX6A is QRV as RI01ANT from Progress Station and Vostok Station until May 30, 2021. Activity is mainly on 4
0 meters and above using CW and FT8. QSL to home call.
FINLAND, OH. Special event station OH100SRAL is QRV during all of 2021 to celebrate the centennial of the Finnish Amateur Radio
League. QSL via bureau.
BELGIUM, ON. Special event stations OO7STAYHOME, OP19MSF, OQ5BECLEVER, OR20STAYHOME, OT4LIFE and OT6SAFE are QRV until January
31, 2021. QSL via operators' instructions.
PORTUGAL, CT. Valdemar, CT7AQD will be QRV as CQ750RSI during all of 2021 to commemorate the 750th birthday of Queen Elizabeth
of Portugal. QSL to home call.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DB59FIRAC is QRV during all of 2021 to recognize the 59th International
FIRAC. QSL via bureau.
SWITZERLAND, HB9. Special event station HB40POLICE is QRV during all of 2021 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Internati
onal Police Association Radio Club. Activity is on all HF, VHF, UHF and SHF bands. QSL via bureau.
Sourced from the ARRL DX News)
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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 – Friday coffee session – Rocherlea clubrooms Launceston from 10:00am
NTARC - Tech Night sessions re-commence Wednesday 13 January - Rocherlea clubrooms Launceston
NTARC - TechNet sessions re-commence Wednesday 20 January.
NW VK7 – Wednesday from 2000 local – NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on VK7RMD - 146.625, 141.3 tone.
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 09:30 UTC (20:30 local) - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.120 USB (upper sideband).
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 also on DVBT RF and YouTube Streaming
Sewing Circle Net – Daily commences at 18:00 on 3.640 MHz.
Events:
NTARC - 9 January 2021 – Meeting from 2.00pm Rocherlea Clubrooms.
NTARC - 10 February 2021 – Annual General Meeting from 7.30 pm Rocherlea Clubrooms.
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7TW
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTR&TVG, West Coast Radio Group, Cradle Coast Radio Amateur Radio Club, VK7AX,
and VK7DC
80m: VK7ALH
40m: VK7JGD
20m: VK7JDG
10m: VK7VKT
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star: Reflector 91C VK7ZCR
Please note we are now on the 2021 Roster which can be downloaded from the vk7arnews groups.io group files area.
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You can hear this broadcast again on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RTC in Southern VK7. In
the NW it can be heard at 8:30pm on repeaters VK7RTV and VK7RDR, Digital ATV on 445.5MHz in the Ulverstone area, and via the B
ATC VK7AX Video Stream.
A huge thank you 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 Team we wish everyone a safe and happy 2021 and itâ€Ös 73 from Rick, VK7RI.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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