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VK7 Amateur Radio News 19Dec21
Text edition:
VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 19th December 2021
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 19th December 2021. At the mike of VK7WI 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 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 Dale, VK7DG
On 7.140 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE
On 14.130 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH and
On 28.525 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
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
Hillcrest Primary School Tragedy
The VK7 amateur radio community extends their condolences and sympathy to the families and school community following the tragic deaths of five students and injuries sustained by other students.
We will have one minutes silence to remember these students.
<one minute of silence>
Thank you.
If you are struggling to come to terms with these events and need help then there are the contact details for organisations on the email edition of this broadcast.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Lifeline Tasmania (COVID related): 1800 98 44 34
Lifeline text: 0477 131 114 (available 6:00pm-10:00pm AEST, 7 days)
Beyondblue: 1300 22 4636
SANE Australia helpline 1800 18 7263 (1800 SANE)
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VK7 News
Dawning of a new era of cooperation
A fortnight ago saw the culmination of some work that has been bubbling away between NTARC and REAST over the last couple of months.
An assignment document was 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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VK7 AR News
2022 Broadcast Roster Available
For our VK7 Amateur Radio News team who put together, read and re-broadcast each week, there is a new 2022 roster available in the files area of the Groups.io Group.
If you have trouble accessing then please let me know and I can email or post a copy.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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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 13 December 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
Herman would like to thank all the amateurs who have supported him in providing information and distributing QSL cards throughout the state during the year and wishes everyone a safe and happy festive season.
73, Herman, VK7HW, WIA Manager VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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VK7 Inwards QSL Cards held as at 13 December 2021
AAA, AB, AD, AIR, AL, AM, AP, AV
BA, BB, BEN, BYE
CJ, CL, CV, CX
DD, DG, DT, DZ
ER
FG, FJFJ, FTAS
GA, GC, GZ
HCH, HCK, HDM, HOB, HRS, HRW, HVK, HZ
IK, IS
JA, JB, JJ (for new CH?), JP, JW
KBA, KD, KI, KJ, KL, 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
Located at 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
Last Friday saw another huge attendance at our last coffee session for the year. Great to see so many turn up and enjoy the company, great food and for many, numerous cups of tea and coffee. The urn was topped a couple of times and the food was a good assortment of cakes, rum balls, yes definitely rum balls and very nice they were. Cheese, pates and dip as well as that favourite of many, sausage rolls for all to enjoy.
Many ventured to the main hall to once again pick over items needing new homes. He may have wanted to join them but the Treasurer was kept busy receipting 2022 membership fees and of course accepting the donations from those who had been out in the man hall and had found that item of absolutely must-have treasure. It has been really pleasing to see so many members renewing before the end of the year. In case you have forgotten your 2021 membership fees expire on 31 December.
2021 has been an interesting year for many people what with COVID-19 and other health issues for a number of our members. Im sure many of us cannot wait to see 2022 roll in and hopefully be a better year for all.
As this weekly news is the last till that man in red arrives, this is our final opportunity to wish everyone a Merry and Safe Christmas. For those of us travelling over this period please take it easy and obey all speed limits, as those men in blue are busy at this time of year. The other thing to remember is not to drive while using your mobile phone. That call can surely wait until your next stop. Enjoy your Christmas feast with family and friends.
We now hand over to Idris to provide a report on NTARCs end of year dinner held on Wednesday 15th December.
“NTARC held its end of year Club dinner at the Mowbray Hotel in Launceston. This venue had been recently renovated and close attention had been paid to the room acoustics. The result was very pleasing, conversations were a lot easier than some other venues we had attended, making for a very relaxed evening.
By the time everyone had arrived, we had a record 37 diners sitting down for their meal. Numbers were swelled with Club members we hadnt seen for a while, and family members we were delighted to meet for the first time.
Orders were taken by the very efficient and friendly staff, and after initial drinks and chats, our food arrived. And what magnificent fare! Delicious food and plenty of it. Such was the size of the servings, that John VK7JFD only needed one helping of his favourite lamb shanks! (HiHi). Prices were very reasonable, and an economical seniors menu was available, highly recommended by our Ebenezer VK7AT. Lots of room for circulating around the tables for chatting to as many as possible.
Everyone commented on the quality of the food and service from the hard working staff. An evening enjoyed by all.
73, Idris VK7ZIR”
Thanks Idris, happy all went well for all and this looks like a venue to be used again for further social nights. Sadly I was unable to attend as the OM arrived home from the mainland but not early enough for us to join the function.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 night – 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.
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).
Please note that for your convenience nomination forms will be available from the NTARC club room from Friday 7th January 2022, our first day of opening for the coming year.
Members are reminded that they will need to be 2022 financial to be able to vote at the Annual General meeting, and before they can be nominated or nominate or second someone for office, as only financial members can exercise those privileges.
The AGM will be followed by the February General meeting.
I will be writing to all the NTARC Coordinators soon requesting they start to think about their yearly report. Thank you to those that have already forwarded their report, very much appreciated.
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
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 held its two Christmas BYO BBQs last Wednesday with a great roll up to both.
The weather was spectacular and it saw everyone gathering outside and enjoying the sunshine for the lunchtime group and the cooling evening for the afternoon group.
Thanks to all who came along.
73, REAST Committee
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REAST Open Day
Do you have an interest in electronics, radio or technology?
Come learn and have fun!
The Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania (REAST) will be holding a public open day on Sunday January 30th 2021 from 11am to 3pm up at the top of the Queens Domain.
Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones.
https://www.wia.org.au/discover/introduction/about/
It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.
There will be lots going on in and around the REAST clubrooms and we will have lots of different activities for everyone!
Learn how to become a radio amateur - REAST runs regular courses up on the Queens Domain.
https://www.reast.asn.au/
We'll have displays from:
Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association Amateur Radio Contests
Jamboree On The Air & Scouts Australia in Amateur Radio
WICEN TAS South - Emergency / Portable Community Communications
Microwave & Moonbounce
ADSB/Aircraft Tracking
Outdoor Summits and Silos on the Air
Optical and Morse Code Communicators
Digital Amateur Television
Amateur Radio Training and Assessments
Tasmanian Maritime Radio museum and operation
Much more!
There will be many other general displays and interesting and fascinating things that amateurs get up to as well as a Sausage Sizzle (with onion!), coffee and cake available on the day.
Who could pass up an opportunity such as that!
Please share this event with your friends, family and anyone who would be interested in learning about all things electronic, technology or radio!
The day runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm up at the Queens Domain Clubrooms
See you there.
https://fb.me/e/1MR2uxYba
73, REAST Committee
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Training and Assessments
REASTs 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 get back underway this Wednesday night the 22nd December from 7:30pm with a special Christmas edition.
We will be featuring more on the NanoVNA and Time Domain Reflectometry, the latest Low-Key magazine and some Christmas treats.
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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Space News
ISS SSTV in late December
The ARISS team will be supporting Slow Scan TV (SSTV) operations from the International Space Station during the period of Dec 26-31
The images will be related to lunar exploration. The transmissions should be available worldwide on 145.800 MHz FM. The planned SSTV mode is PD 120.
Planned start and stop times are currently listed as:
Start - Dec 26 about 18:25 GMT
Stop - Dec 31 about 17:05 GMT
The signal should be receivable even on a handheld with a 1/4 wave whip. If your rig has selectable FM filters try the wider filter for 25 kHz channel spacing.
Check the ARISS SSTV blog for the latest information
http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/
ARISS SSTV Award https://ariss.pzk.org.pl/sstv/
The signal from the ISS should be receivable outdoors on a handheld with a 1/4 wave whip although tracking the ISS with a small handheld beam will give better results. If your rig has selectable FM filters try the wider filter for 25 kHz channel spacing.
You can get predictions for the ISS pass times at the link on the email edition of this broadcast
https://www.amsat.org/track/
Useful SSTV info and links https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/
Sourced from the SouthGate AR 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 - 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 Experimenters 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 - 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 weeks broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7TW
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: VK7TPE
40m: VK7ALH
20m: VK7JGD
10m: VK7DG
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@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 its 73, Seasons Greetings and Stay Safe from Rick, VK7RI.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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