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VK7 Amateur Radio News 12Dec21
Text edition:
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 12th December 2021
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 12th December 2021. At the mike of VK7WI this week is Peter, VK7PD.
This broadcast goes out on repeaters all over VK7 and on digital radio - DMR Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C by VK7ZCR.
We go out on medium and high frequency courtesy of the following rebroadcast stations:
On 1.862 MHz by Graham VK7GS
On 3.670 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
On 7.140 MHz by Dale, VK7DG
On 14.130 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE and
On 28.525 MHz by Tony, VK7VKT
We also go out on UHF CB Channel 15 thanks to Mark VK7FMAC in the Hobart area.
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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VK7 News
Dawning of a new era of cooperation
This last week has seen the culmination of some work that has been bubbling away between NTARC and REAST over the last couple of months.
In the last week there was an assignment document signed by all parties to transfer the agreement for use of the repeater site on Mt Wellington from NTARC to REAST.
This will eventually see a 2m repeater back on Mt Wellington along with the North South link and other facilities.
There is a lot of planning work and licence changes that have to be worked through prior to this happening.
The REAST and NTARC committees have been working together to bring this about and it heralds a new era of North - South cooperation.
There will be more about this in future broadcasts and club newsletters.
So, stay tuned to the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
73, REAST and NTARC Committees.
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Contest News
WIA Spring VHF / UHF Field Day
Last weekend was the Spring Field day.
Thanks to all who operated during the weekend and contributed contacts. Your logs are now due and need to uploaded by midnight AEDST, tomorrow Monday 13 December 2021.
To submit your logs - for direct import into log checking software in ASCII text format, as produced by VKCL, and this is now the preferred format. No cover sheet is required with these logs.
https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/upload/
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 QSL Cards held as at 19 November is in the email version of the broadcast.
If you have recently upgraded and/or changed your callsign please contact Herman to advise him of your old and new callsigns.
Thank you to those amateurs who have already been in touch advising me of new calls and SK information.
73, Herman, VK7HW, WIA Manager VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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VK7 Inwards QSL Cards held as at 19 November 2021
AAA, AB, AD, AIR, AL, AM, AP, AS, AV
BA, BB, BEN, BYE
CJ, CL, CV, CX
DD, DG, DT, DZ
ER
FG, FJFJ, FTAS
GA, GC, GM, GZ
HCH, HCK, HDM, HOB, HRS, HRW, HVK, HZ
IK, IS
JA, JB, JJ (for new CH?), JP, JW
KBA, KD, KI, KJ, KL, KO, KRJ, KX
LAZ, LDH, LJ, LTD
MAG, MBD, MC, ME, MHZ, MI, MK
NA, NRF, NSE, NTE
PSJ, PW
RG, ROY
SV
TAS, TCE, TED, TK, TU
VAC, VAZ, VH, VKV, VR, VZ
WA, WC, WIA, WT, WX
XDM, XTC
ZA, ZJJ, ZM, ZT, ZZ
NTARC Club Rooms -
AU, AP, CH, DON, KPA
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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
WOW what an attendance we had on Friday at coffee, a massive roll up of members. Thankfully we had enough food to fill the bellies of everyone. I must here, say a thank you to Ros who arrives early every week and opens and sets up, having already baked a cake or slice every week for all to share. Iâ€Öm afraid to say it but I cheat by shopping at the supermarket on the way in, either picking up sausage rolls or cocktail frankfurts or something along those lines. On Friday member Lorraine brought along one of her sponge cakes, they are truly a delight, so much so that Ros and I donâ€Öt even contemplate making one. Thank you Lorraine for your support also throughout the year, very much appreciated. With that in mind a reminder that our last coffee session for 2021 will be Friday 17th.
As there was no Club Tech night held this week we basically are back to reminders of coming events so first up is a reminder regarding 2022 Membership fees – yes with the year rapidly disappearing it is time to start reminding all that your 2021 Membership fee expires on
31 December. A letter advising of the fee payable for 2022 has been forwarded to all members, to the email address noted on our records.
The treasurer is happy at the moment as he has had an avalanche of renewals through our website.
www.ntarc.net
If you havenâ€Öt received your letter please email the secretary(at)ntarc.net with your correct details.
A number of members have already paid and the preferred method is direct deposit to our bank account and the details are Bendigo Bank BSB 633 000, Account Number 120432687 in the name of NTARC. Please remember to notate your payment with your call sign. Other options are by paying on a Friday coffee morning or by cheque to our Postal address, PO Box 275 Launceston 7250. If you have already paid could you please fill-in the renewal form at our NTARC website so the Treasure can update our records and then issue a receipt.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Dinner – Wednesday 15th December final reminder. Venue Mowbray Hotel, meet time is 6.00pm. Tables have been booked under the name of NTARC. Menu is a-la-carte and there is plenty of parking at the rear. Please RSVP the secretary at either of these email addresses secretary(at)ntarc.net or ypmaxwell(at)bigpond.com
We need to confirm final numbers with the Hotel on Tuesday 14th December, so please ensure you get your name on the list before that date. As of Friday we had 31 names listed, so if you are planning to attend please advise so that your name can be added and if you have changed your mind about attending please also advise as this helps the Hotel with catering and seating arrangements.
Please note there will not be a Club tech session on this night. They will be recommencing on Wednesday 12th January.
TestNet and TECHNET – Wednesday 22nd December. TestNet/CW course on 3580 from 7pm till 7.30pm….and a TECHNET on 3567 from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm. Your host for the evening will again be Nic VK7WW.
FUTURE EVENTS - 2022
January General meeting – Saturday 8th January 2022. Meeting to commence at 14:00 hours (2.00pm). Afternoon tea will follow.
Club Tech nights – Wednesday 12th January. Held at the NTARC Club rooms, 19:30 hours until whenever.
TestNet and TECHNET – Wednesday 19th January. TestNet/CW course on 3580 from 7pm till 7.30pm….and a TECHNET on 3567 from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm. Your host for the evening will again be Nic VK7WW. Please note this has yet to be confirmed by Nic so have inserted as a tentative event, to be confirmed in next weekâ€Ös news.
Annual General meeting – the Annual General Meeting of NTARC will take place on Wednesday 9th February 2022 at the NTARC Club Rooms, Rocherlea Scout Hall, Archer Street Rocherlea commencing at 19:30 hours (7.30 pm).
I will be writing to all the NTARC Coordinators soon requesting they start to think about their yearly report.
The AGM will be followed by the February General meeting. More information on this matter in January.
COFFEE MORNINGS – 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 represent a good opportunity to collect your QSL cards. We currently have cards awaiting collection, so why not pop in and check the QSL box and join us for a cuppa and chat.
Just a friendly reminder, please demonstrate your appreciation of all the effort that goes into operating the club, its facilities and the other services we provide, especially in these abnormal and very trying times, enjoying the company, coffee, biscuits and cake, by leaving a gold coin or two, or even a small bank note, in the jar to assist in our on-going operations.
Christmas and New Year closure – the last day the Club will be open in 2021 for coffee mornings will be Friday 17th December. We re-open on Friday 7th January 2022.
This gives all members and especially the team that set up each week some down time to celebrate with family and friends. Plenty of warning on this one folks so please note your diaries.
FINALLY – 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
Huonville electronics and radio team (H.E.A.R.T.) VK7HSD
Last Friday night, Linda VK7QP and Justin VK7TW were invited as special guests to the end of 2021 Huonville Scout presentation night to unveil and present some special radio related prizes.
There has been something very special going on at Huonville Scouts thanks to Dale VK7FNED, Michael VK7MRS, Brian VK7BM, Nicole VK7FNJS and Jackson VK7FJAX.
This group started a Radio Patrol program at Huonville that is now going gang-busters with well over ten scouts with Foundation licences and actively participating in radio related activities.
The first group was way back in 2014 and they did a series of night classes in Hobart and everyone passed their assessment. This laid the foundations for what was coming!
In 2018/19 with the help of the Council, the Huonville Scout hall was totally rebuilt and it included a brand spanking new radio shack that was officially opened on 17th August 2019 and the Huonville electronics and radio team (H.E.A.R.T.) VK7HSD was born!
Michael and Brian do a fantastic job training the scouts up each week prior to their normal scout activities and then Justin VK7TW comes along and takes the scouts through their theory and practical assessment.
In December 2020 there were seven scouts who did their training and sat the assessment and got their licence including from Huonville - VK7LJB Lakia, VK7BSR Billy, VK7MPR Robbie, VK7CMD Christian and Owen VK7TIN. From Cygnet Scout Group there was also VK7CAG Cohen and VK7LOL Thomas.
In August 2021 there were five more scouts licenced - Aiva callsign to be determined, Alex VK7POG, Seb VK7SJA, Rohan VK7KAR and Jack callsign to be determined.
There are also some additional scouts from Cygnet and Huonville who will be sitting their exams in early 2022.
Linda VK7QP President of the Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association talked about ALARA and encouraging young ladies into the hobby and highlighting that Lakia VK7LJB has taken out the inaugural Scout and Guide section of the recent ALARA contest.
The District Commissioner of Scouts then unveiled the Huonville Scout Group Licenced Amateur Radio Operators Plaque.
This plaque contains the names of the recent 12 foundation licensees. This plaque is being mounted in the main hall for all to see and scouts to aspire to become involved in the radio patrol and get their name on the plaque.
Linda and Justin then presented three handhelds to three of the recent foundation licensees.
Congratulations to all involved in this fantastic venture.
73 Justin VK7TW and Linda VK7QP
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Hobart Hacker Space News
VK7HHS On Air
Last week we activated VK7HHS at the Hobart Hacker Space and had a couple of local contacts. Great interest was shown and lots of how and why questions were forthcoming.
We have a HF radio and a 2m radio. We were using a diskcone for 2m and a 40m dipole for HF.
We are open to the public on Thursdays from 7 pm. So why not come along and meet some very bright and enthusiastic members.
If you are interested in Robotics, coding, 3d printing & laser cutting as well as CNC routers - this is the goto place for all things science and technology.
Take a look at the link on the email edition of this broadcast.
https://hobarthackerspace.org.au/
A hackerspace (also referred to as a hacklab, makerspace, or hackspace) is a community-operated workspace where people with common interests, often in computers, technology, science, digital art or electronic art, can meet, socialize and/or collaborate.
Hobart Hackerspace Inc. was founded in 2012 after a successful crowdfunding campaign which was designed to not only raise money, but to also gauge the interest in opening a dedicated community workshop dedicated to technology and art.
After many months of searching, a license was signed with the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services to utilise one of the guardhouses at 2 St Johns Ave, New Town, on the edge of the former St Johns Park orphanage.
Visitors are welcome on Thursday nights from 7pm, however, you will be asked to join after a few visits as we are currently funded entirely through membership fees.
For more information, please use the contact form to get in touch with members of the management committee.
73, Ken, VK7DY
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WICEN Tasmania (South)
https://wicentas.org/
XMAS Lunch Wrap-Up
WICEN Tas (Sth) held their XMAS lunch and gathering at the Top Pub in Cygnet last weekend.
There were over 30 people who attended and this resulted in having to put on two extra tables in the Dining room.
The warning about fasting a few days beforehand was good advice as the serves were huge.
The free soft serve ice cream was a hit and resulted in the staff having to refill the machine…HIHI!
Thanks to Chris VK7CDW and Garry VK7JGD for booking and organising.
73, WICEN 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/
Beacons News
Please note that following the recent electrical storm activities in the South the VK7RST GPS Disciplined Digital Beacons on 6m, 2m and 70cm are off the air until further notice.
We will let you know once they have been restored.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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REAST Christmas BYO BBQs
REAST will be holding two Christmas BYO BBQs on 15 December 2021. The first at lunchtime for the Wednesday Afternoon Group (WAGs) from 12 noon and the second from 7:30pm for the DATV Experimenterâ€Ös Group.
Please note there will not be a DATV Night program being broadcast on that night.
See you there.
https://fb.me/e/OZaCeR9W
73, REAST Committee
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REAST Open Day
The REAST committee is holding its Open Day on Sunday January 30th, 2022 from 11am to 3pm.
More details about the day will be in future broadcasts.
See you there.
https://fb.me/e/1MR2uxYba
73, REAST Committee
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Training and Assessments
REASTâ€Ös next Foundation Licence course and all licence assessment day is on Saturday the 25th January 2022 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
We started the night with Steve VK7OO and Paul VK7FPCL who have both put together Minikits - SDR Rx/Tx switch kits. Steve and Paul took the audience through putting together the kits, what they are using it with and their views on the excellent kits from Minikits. Thanks to Steve and Paul.
https://www.minikits.com.au/EME222-SDR-Switch?search=Antenna
We then moved to a demonstration of the NANOVNA-F V2 using the RF Demo kit.
https://sysjoint.com/en/content/?144.html
We then moved to an article in the latest AR Magazine and went through the Jim Tregellas VK5JST VSWR/Power Meter article and then showed the actual kit.
A couple more articles from the latest DUBUS magazine namely the article on a High Gain Dual Polarised and low noise Disk Yagi Antenna for 23cm and then another article called the TotalPower - A tool for RF noise measurements using a low cost RTL-SDR Dongle.
There was then a quick summary of the experiments with 3.4GHz Antenna Testing with Alan VK7KAJ, Steve VK7OO, Justin VK7TW and Brian VK7BW with his PCB antenna and all strong signals off Mt Wellington. 5/9+10
We finished with reminders about logs for the Spring VHF and Above Field Day that are due by 13/12/21 and the future REAST events.
We get underway in a fortnight on Wednesday the 22nd December from 7:30pm with a special Christmas edition.
Keep an eye on the REAST Facebook Events for more details.
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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Amateurs in the Media
VK2COW on Space Moth Balls!
The ABC TV news and social media ran a story about using moth balls or naphthalene as rocket fuel.
One of the PhD candidates who is undertaking this research is none-other than Dimitrios Tsifakis VK2COW who in the recent past was an active LF/MF experimenter.
Dimitris commented on the 600m list that it was his PhD is the reason he has not been too active in the lower frequencies!
The story can be accessed at the link on the email edition of this broadcast.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-09/moth-ball-technology-propels-satellites-into-space/100683662
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 – Friday coffee session – Rocherlea clubrooms Launceston from 10:00am
NTARC - TestNet and TECHNET – Wednesday 22nd December. TestNet/CW course on 3580 from 7pm till 7.30pm and a TECHNET on 3567 from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm
NTARC - Club Tech nights – Wednesday 12th January 2022 from 19:30 hours in NTARC Clubrooms.
NW VK7 – Wednesday from 2000 local – NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on VK7RMD
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 09:30 UTC (20:30 local) - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.190 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 on 3.640 MHz commences at 6:00pm AEDST.
Events:
NTARC - 15th December - Xmas Dinner at Mowbray Hotel from 6.00pm - let secretary know if coming along.
REAST - 15th December - XMAS BYO BBQs for WAGS at lunchtime and DATV Experimenterâ€Ös Night from 6:00pm
NTARC - 8th January 2022 - General Meeting from 2.00pm in the Rocherlea clubrooms with afternoon tea to follow.
REAST - 30th January 2022 - REAST OPEN Day from 11am to 3pm
REAST - 6th February 2022 - Annual General Meeting - Queens Domain Clubrooms from 11am followed by BYO BBQ
NTARC - 9th February 2022 - Annual General Meeting from 7:30pm in the NTARC Club Rooms, Rocherlea Scout Hall, Archer Street Rocherlea
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7RI
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to N W T A R C, West Coast Radio Group, Cradle Coast Radio Amateur Radio Club, VK7AX, and VK7DC
160m: VK7GS
80m: VK7DG
40m: VK7TPE
20m: VK7ALH
10m: VK7JGD
UHFCB15: VK7FMAC
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 itâ€Ös 73 and Seasons Greetings from Peter, VK7PD.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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