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VK7 Amateur Radio News 04Jul21
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 4th JULY 2021
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Welcome to the Independence Day Edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 4th July 2021. At the mike of VK7WI this week is Justin, VK7TW.
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 medium and high frequency courtesy of the following rebroadcast stations:
On 1.865 MHz by Graham VK7GS
On 3.670 MHz by Dale, VK7DG
On 7.140 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE
On 14.130 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH and
On 28.525 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
You can hear this broadcast again on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RTC in Southern VK7.
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Silent Key - Mark Hamill VK7MK
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Mark Hamill VK7MK.
Some will remember Mark from his more active days; he was first licensed with a novice call sign more than 20 years ago when he lived in Ravenswood Northern Tasmania.
He later upgraded to VK7MK and moved to Deloraine where he became a silent key on June 24. His funeral was held on June 30. Vale Mark.
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RAOTC
Broadcast for July
This is a reminder about the RAOTC broadcast for the 5th of July 2021 at 8pm local time; thatâÖs tomorrow night for those listening on Sunday.
Congratulations are expressed to Bill Roper VK3BR for his Order of Australia Medal, awarded in the recent QueenâÖs Birthday Honours list. Bill is a committee member of RAOTC and, in the past, has been heavily involved in WIA activities.
Now ThatâÖs a Flypast! This article tells of a dare devil flight in 1968 when an RAF pilot flew along the Thames through the busy Tower Bridge.
Artificial Intelligence. Scientists have developed all kinds of mechanisms for it. This article looks at some of the strengths and limitations.
Listen at 8 pm Monday local time over the VK7RAA/RTC state-wide network or at about 8:30pm as a telecast on VK7AX âSpectrum TasmaniaâÖ via the BATC membersâÖ stream or in the Ulverstone area on 445.50MHz DATV.
The date is July 5th. Call backs will follow on both networks. Please call in if you are able. Callback statistics are sent to the RAOTC broadcast committee.
If you miss the off-air broadcasts you can listen to the audio file on the RAOTC website.
https://www.raotc.org.au/
73, Peter VK7PD
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Broadcast News
VK7 Broadcast Statistics 2020/21
Given the WIA AGM was last week this meant that it was the last broadcast for the 2020/21 WIA and VK7 Amateur Radio News broadcast year.
It was great to see that the total callbacks nationally was the highest for the 17 years of records with 135804 total callbacks.
In VK7 we had a total of 6327 callbacks and this was made up by the following totals starting from highest to lowest:
VK7RAD 2m - 1485
VK7RAA/RTC 2m/70cm - 981
DMR Ch5 - 731
DSTAR 91C - 540
VK7RAA/RTC 2m/70cm Tuesday Repeat - 465
80m - 431
Video Stream Sunday - VK7AX - 315
10m - 287
VK7RTV 2m - 226
40m - 221
20m - 177
VK7RDR 70cm - 153
DATV VK7AX - 74
Video Stream Tuesday - 56
VK7RAC 2m - 53
160m - 49
KD6ILO ATV Repeat - 21
VK7RDR 70cm Tuesday - 21
VK7RTV 2m Tuesday - 15
UHF CB Ch 15 - 15
DATV VK7AX Tuesday - 10
VK7RAC 2m Tuesday - 1
Taking into account the number of amateurs within VK7 and the callbacks - VK7 is punching well above our weight compared to other states.
Thanks to everyone who called back and all involved in the VK7 Broadcast News Team.
73, VK7 Broadcast News Coordinator.
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Contest News
2021 WIA Winter VHF and Above Winter Field Day
Last weekend was the Winter VHF/UHF field day. We hope you made lots of contacts and points with VHF and above stations.
Please remember to put your logs in before midnight on Monday 12th July 2021.
https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/vhfuhf/
73 Richard VK7ZBX
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QSL NEWS
Report - from Herman VK7HW Manager of the WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
The current list of Cards held as at 25 June 2021, is in the email version of the broadcast.
If you have any questions re QSL cards, please contact Herman by email vk7bureau(at)wia.org.au
REAST members can collect their cards from the Domain Club rooms if they let Herman know to deliver them there. He can drop them off most Wednesdays at lunch time.
Thank you to those amateurs who have been in touch.
73, Herman, VK7HW, WIA Manager VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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VK7 Inwards QSL Cards held as at 25 June 2021
AAA, AB, ACN, AD, AG, AIR, AL, AM, AO, AP, APZ, AS, ATH, AV
BA, BB, BPV
CH, CJ, CL, CV, CX
DG, DN, DO, DQ, DT, DZ
EG
FALX, FAZZ, FCIA, FEDT, FG, FGGT, FJFJ, FLAR, FOTR, FTAS
GA, GC, GM, GZ
HCH, HDM, HRS, HRW, HSJ, HVK, HZ
IK, IS
JA, JB, JGD, JP, JW
KBA, KD, KI, KJ, KL, KO, KR, KRJ, KX
LAZ, LDH, LLL, LM, LVH
MAG, MAT, MBD, MBP, MC, ME, MHZ, MI, MK, ML, MS
NA, NC, NMH, NRF, NSB, NSE, NSS, NTE, NWQ
PBD, PRN, PSJ, PW
RUM
SN, SV
TAS, TCE, TED, TK, TS
VAC, VAZ, VH, VKV, VR, VZ
WA, WC, WIA, WT
XDM
YN
ZA, ZM, ZT, ZZ
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club
Major Club changes
The NWTARC wish to advise of a change to the club name, and that it is now incorporated. From the 30th June 2021 , the Club name will be the North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club Incorporated, the ClubâÖs first Public Officer will be Dave VK7DC.
The club members would like to thank Dave VK7DC, Roger VK7ARN, Ian VK7FICR and others members for modifying the governmentâÖs model rules, to suit our club and applying for incorporation.
We see this as moving the Club forward, as well as a significant upgrade of club rules and updating them for our modern world. It also provides protection for our executive and members, as well as good governance and stewardship. With our membership increasing, we look forward to encouraging , assisting and educating persons interested in amateur radio. As well as fostering a community appreciation of amateur radio and assisting organisations like Scouts to encourage young people to obtain an Amateur licence.
73, Eric VK7EV, News Officer
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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 â 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
Well, weâÖre into July and half of 2021 is now behind us. COVID is still with us but luckily Tasmania isnâÖt having the problems of some of the mainland states. HereâÖs hoping it stays that way as the latest variant the DELTA strain is far from friendly.
A number of our members have had their 2 jabs of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine with many of us to queue up this month for our second jab. We do have some members that have had their Pfizer vaccine.
Just a reminder to all attending the club rooms that we have the Check in TAS app at our club rooms. By registering and using the Check in TAS app we are complying with the Public Health Directions by enabling our members to self â check in at the club room.
This information is stored with the Tasmanian Government for contract tracing if required. The QR code is up and running for members to utilize, with the QR code poster at the sign in table. Members are still able to register their attendance at the club by signing in manually in the attendance book if you are unable or you choose not to register using the Check in TAS app.
Last Wednesday, 30th June was a club tech night and so we now hand over to Idris VK7ZIR to give you a rundown of the events of the evening; âWe started off tonight with an unboxing of the NTARC AED (Automated External Defibrillator), which had arrived that afternoon. This generated a lot of interest and some suggestions as to where it may be situated in the Clubrooms. The request to pull the covers off and have a look inside was treated with the levity it deserved! There was a call for a volunteer to try out the device, but there appeared to be little response HiHi. There will be training available at a later date.
Meanwhile, Ross VK7ALH had arrived with another of his patients, a substantial antenna matcher rated at 1.5 kW. The indicator for the roller inductor had failed and a replacement was required. With the interior exposed, the components were examined with interest. Thanks Ross.
We were then treated to a mini presentation by Andrew VK7DW, the NTARC QSL manager. Andrew took us through an overview of eQSL and demonstrated the NTARC eQSL he had created for anyone in the club to use. Further development is underway, and a more complete instruction session will be forthcoming.
The evening was finished off with some discussion of the recent VHF/UHF Field Day and a viewing of a YouTube video from Ham Radio DX, showing the new Field Day van manned by REAST members on Mt Wellington.
Another interesting and enjoyable evening.
73 Idris VK7ZIRâ
UPCOMING EVENTS
SLOW MORSE COURSE â Wednesday 7th July. Your host and teacher is Nic VK7WW. Frequencies and times are the same as were used by Nic for the previous TestNet and TechNet. And if you have forgotten what they were, here they are, 1900 hrs to 1930 hrs on 3.580 MHz and then at 1930hours through to about 2030 on 3.567MHz.
So why not tune in and give it a try. By the end of each week, between Morse Course Sessions, participants may have learned 12 characters. Then itâÖs time to practice them on air.
Nic will be explaining âhow to have a contactâ and the procedures and protocols. For those who may want some extra help, this website is reported as being very good. www.morsecodeclassnet.com
TECH NIGHT â Wednesday 14th July at the NTARC Club rooms, 19:30 hours until whenever. Continuous tea and coffee will be available, although again, a gold coin donation for the evening would be appreciated.
FUTURE EVENTS
August General meeting â Saturday 14th. Meeting will commence at 14:00 hours (2.00pm). I understand we may have a presentation after the meeting and I hope to be able to confirm who that will be and the subject in coming weeks, so stay tuned. The meeting will be followed by afternoon tea and donations of cakes, slices etc would be appreciated. As always a gold coin or note donation is welcomed to assist in our ongoing costs of running the club.
Equine event â Saturday 28 August, Equine Endurance ride, Santarena Park, Scottsdale. Plenty of warning to help out on this ride. Further information as it comes to hand.
COFFEE MORNINGS â currently held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Catch up time is from 10.00 am to noon and we look forward to seeing you all.
These coffee events in the past have been normally a good opportunity to collect your QSL cards. We currently have no cards awaiting collection.
Please demonstrate your appreciation of all the effort that goes into operating the club and its facilities and other services we provide by joining us at these sessions, enjoying the company, coffee and the cake and leaving a gold coin or two, or even a small bank note, in the jar to assist in our on-going operations. I donâÖt know of any other venue in Launceston where you can get endless coffee, tea and eats for a donation of this miniscule amount.
FINALLY â A reminder to all members that if you have any items of news you would like added to our weekly roundup, no matter how trivial, then please email me at the following address news(at)ntarc.net all items to be received no later than 17:00 on the Friday prior to the Broadcast.
Your continued cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated.
We will bring you all such contributions next Sunday morning.
73, Yvonne VK7FYMX, 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/
July Presentation Night
Tasmanian Maritime Radio
Our July presentation night will be on the second Wednesday night - the 14th July from 7:30pm.
Barry McCann OAM will be doing a presentation on the Tas Maritime Radio Network that now covers all of Tasmania.
Barry will then do a tour of the operations room and the museum which is in the building next to our clubrooms.
This will be a fascinating presentation and tour and demystify our close neighbours and show the vast radio network that Tas Maritime is responsible for monitoring.
https://www.facebook.com/events/780741719283986/
73, REAST Committee
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August Presentation Night
Contesting on HF, VHF and above
REAST's August presentation night is all about contesting on HF and VHF and above.
With the Remembrance Day contest just around the corner (14/15 August 2021) we want to equip everyone with contesting skills to ensure they get the most out of their RD Contest experience.
Martin VK7GN will be giving us the High Frequency (HF) contesting low down and Richard VK7ZBX will be covering contesting on VHF and above frequencies.
A huge thank you to Martin and Richard.
See you there.
https://www.facebook.com/events/329823411883355/
73, REAST Committee
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Training and Assessments
REASTâÖs next Foundation Licence course and all licence assessment day is on Saturday the 31st July 2021 from 9am to 3pm.
If you are thinking of coming along then please let Reg Emmett VK7KK REAST Learning Organiser know ASAP that you will be coming along by phoning 0417 391 607 or email assessor(at)reast.asn.au.
Check out the REAST Foundation Licence Training Videos that can be found on the REAST YouTube Training and Assessment playlist.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsnsP_zjw831mdC6sY4XqavRUY-53ZWUn
Checkout the REAST Facebook page events for further details.
https://www.facebook.com/events/718404075716863/
73, Reg, VK7KK
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DATV Experimenter's Night
It was great to see Danny VK7HDM up at the clubrooms last Wednesday night. We started the DATV night with a wrap-up of the VHF and Above Winter Field Day with Richard VK7ZBX and Justin VK7TW. General impressions shifted to location considerations and an analysis of the new radio van that Richard and Murray VK7ZMS worked from. Generally everything worked well and with only a few improvements suggested for next time. These were around packing up earlier due to the temperature drop on the Mountain is fierce once the sun sets. Thanks Richard.
Justin then did an analysis of why he thought the 10GHz contact to New Norfolk didn't work yet the longer path to Launceston did work. This was a combination of direction and path obstructions.
We then moved to a review of the SSTV images and certificates from the recent ISS - MIR - Shuttle SSTV event - Justin managed to receive all images except No. 1 & 12! Justin also showed the Indonesian and ARISS certificates
Justin then went into another recent Dumpster Dive for linear actuators from chairs that rise up to help you get out of the chairs. Just went through working out how to operate the actuators and finding another actuator with controller to see how they are controlled and it turned out to be easier than first thought!
Thanks to Larry VK7WLH we looked at some Bee Electronics with the Broodminder temperature and humidity sensor that transmits on bluetooth to a nearby receiver and monitors that hive. The other bee keeping assistant is the Hive Weighing device that has pressure sensors and sends bluetooth info to a nearby controller to monitor the build up of honey.
We finished with a reminder of the presentation nights coming up and the video for our RF viewers.
The video is available from the REAST YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tvH7LoeytA
This week will be a DATV night as the Presentation night is on the 14th July . This Wednesday we will have more interesting electronics, magazine reviews and some more experiments with GNU Radio Companion. See you then.
We get underway from 7:30pm in the QueenâÖs Domain clubrooms.
Keep an eye on the REAST Facebook Events for more details. Why not come up to the Queens Domain COVID-safe clubrooms 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 Dongle 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 Experimenter'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/
https://www.youtube.com/c/ReastHobart/
73, Justin, VK7TW
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Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months:
Regular gatherings:
SOTA/WWFF Group â Meeting Mondays and Fridays 10.30-12.00 midday at Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry St, Launceston.
NTARC â Friday coffee session â Rocherlea clubrooms Launceston from 10:00am
NTARC - Tech Night sessions Wednesday 14th July - Rocherlea clubrooms Launceston
NTARC - Slow Morse Training Wednesday 7th July on Tech Net Frequencies
NW VK7 â Wednesday from 2000 local â NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on VK7RMD
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 10:30 UTC (20:30 local) - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.190 USB (upper sideband).
REAST â MICROWAVE QSO Party â following after the Sunday broadcast on 1296.15 MHz FM.
REAST â WAGS â Wednesday Afternoon Group meet in the Queens Domain Clubrooms from 12 noon.
REAST â DATV ExperimenterâÖs Nights from 7:30pm live in the club rooms also on DVBT RF and YouTube Streaming
Sewing Circle Net â Daily on 3.640 MHz commences at 5:00pm.
Events:
WIA - 26-27 June - WIA VHF and above Field Day 0100-0059 UTC
NW VK7 - 3 July - Chat and Show Gathering from 2pm at the Ulverstone Sports Complex in Flora St. West Ulverstone.
REAST - 14 July - Tas Maritime Radio Presentation and Tour of Facilities with Barry McCann from 7:30pm in Queens Domain clubrooms
REAST - 4 August - Contesting HF & VHF with VK7GN & VK7ZBX - Queens Domain clubrooms from 7:30pm
NTARC - 14 August - Meeting and presentation - Rocherlea Clubrooms from 2:00pm
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâÖs broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7ZIR
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTARC, West Coast Radio Group, Cradle Coast Radio Amateur Radio Club, VK7AX, and VK7DC
160m: VK7GS
80m: VK7TPE
40m: VK7ALH
20m: VK7JGD
10m: VK7DG
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star: Reflector 91C VK7ZCR
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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.
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(at)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.
On behalf of the VK7 Amateur Radio News Team itâÖs 73 from Justin, VK7TW.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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