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VK7 Amateur Radio News 23Oct22
Text edition:
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2022
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News and this was first broadcast on Sunday the 23rd October 2022. At the mike of VK7WI this week is Idris, VK7ZIR.
On Sunday 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 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 VK7RAD in Southern VK7.
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Jamboree on the Air
NW JOTA report
This year Club Members manned two JOTA sites, at Burnie Scout Headquarters with VK7LSB, VK7DC and Matt and at Paton Park Scout Camp with VK7HSC, VK7BYL, VK7WP, VK7AAQ and VK7GS.
Due to a bereavement related to the Spreyton Scouts, that group didnt proceed with JOTA.
Most of the activity was on 2m & 70cm, as HF conditions were poor, but contact was made on 20M with JOTA sites in Queensland. Unfortunately, the vegetation had grown around the Paton Park site, blocking the GSM signal to enable the DMR modem to operate.
Numbers were down at all sites which maybe related to school holidays, and the inclement weather.
Members attending were able to assist Joeys, Cubs and Scouts to make radio contact with other JOTA sites, which is the aim of the event.
A big thank you to club members that set up the facilities and participated.
73, Eric VK7EV, News Officer
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club
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Northern JOTA Report
Last weekend saw 77 attendees pass through the NTARC club rooms for our part in the 65th JOTA and 26th JOTI Jamboree. Saturdays weather was kind to us and the pauses in the rain seemed to coincide with whenever we had a group outside fox hunting. Peter VK7KPC will cover the state wide event in detail next broadcast. I would like to thank everybody who helped at the club rooms and especially those external to us that took the time to talk via radio when there were no Scouts available, thank you Shirley VK7HSC, Brendan VK7VIP, Lewis VK7IT and at least one other that I cant recall, sorry but things were pretty hectic at times and my grey matter has failed me.
73, Peter, VK7KPC
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Southern JOTA Report
The domain JOTA event was attended by 3 Joey Scouts, 2 Cub scouts, and leaders from the Howrah and Mount Stuart groups.
The morse code display was the most popular activity.
We weren't able to make contact via radio at the time the Joeys and Cubs attended, but we did make contact via EchoLink on my network radio, where they were able to talk to Cubs and Scouts in Queensland, and some were even lucky enough to speak to scouting people in Brazil and the USA.
73, Randall, VK7VWK
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Divisional History News
2023 Centenary History
As outlined last week we have confirmed that the VK7 Amateur Radio Centenary will be held in June 2023.
In June 1923 the WIA Tasmanian Division was formed following a series of meetings and we have sourced some great background history from an article that was written by Lon Jensen VK7LJ (SK) titled “Tasmania celebrates its Golden Jubilee” in April 1973 in AR Magazine.
“Mr. A. Harold Masters Architect , Electrician and Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the Launceston Technical College is credited with being the first in Tasmania to demonstrate communications by means of Wireless Telegraphy.
These experiments took place prior to 1900, probably late 1898 or 1899. Later in 1906 he carried out two way experiments with H.M.S. Pioneer both in the Tamar River and along the northwest coast of Tasmania using Telefunken equipment obtained from Melbourne. There are few details available but apparently there was two way contact along the coast.
Mr Masters signals were, however, heard when the ship was near Devonport. Some of the frame aerials belonging to this equipment are being held for the Institutes Museum. They consist of copper birdcage wire netting attached to a metal cross about 3 feet across and were apparently mounted horizontally one above the other.
The Patron of the Tasmanian Division was L. J. CROOKS. VK7BQ
First licensed in 1925.
Mr. F W Medhurat (“Pop”) who was later VK7AH was also experimenting with 12” and 14” spark coils in Hobart. Mr. Medhurst and Mr Hallam who were both members of the PMGs Department in Hobart were successful in communicating with HMS St. George which was one of the ships accompanying the Duke of York on his visit to Australia to open Federal Parliament. A number of successful contacts were carried out with the ship both in the Derwent estuary and on the east coast of Tasmania. The greatest distance over which communication was carried out was about 60 miles. The vessel has previously been contacted by Mr. H W Jenvey (father of Bill VK2ZO) at the entrance to Port Philip heads on May 6th 1901. These achievements are all the more noteworthy when it is remembered that they took place some six months before Marconi successfully spanned the Atlantic.
The Marconi Company erected stations at East Devonport Tasmania and Queenscliff Victoria in 1905-06. The stations were opened for traffic on July 12th 1906 with the exchange of messages between Prime Minister, Governors of the States and other dignitaries. It is probably however that the first contact across Bass Strait took place during experiments conducted by the engineers late in 1905.”
We will continue this VK7 history from VK7 Golden Jubilee article next week.
Thanks to Linda VK7QP, Richard VK7RO and Phil VK7ZAX for digging this history up. We will be running historial articles leading up to the celebrations in June 2023.
Watch this space!
73, Justin VK7TW
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Contest News
WIA Spring VHF/UHF Field Day
It's time to get ready for the WIA Spring VHF/UHF field day. This year it will be on from 01:00 UTC Saturday 26 through till 00:59 UTC Sunday 27 November 2022.
There are a number of sections and then sub sections so there is something for everybody. Broadly speaking there are two main streams of participants, those that are happy to pack up a fair bit of their shack, associated bits and bobs, then reassemble it in some remote spot, discover they have forgot to pack "something", brave or enjoy the weather and conditions, supply power, make some contacts then do the reverse and pack it all up take it home, and those that are not quite that mad and operate from the comfort of their shack. Then there are the Rovers. They are special individuals as they move about and repeat the portable things all over the place.
It's a great day of fun and there will be many people out and about so why not allocate some time to come on and exchange some numbers that weekend. You can rework stations after 2 hours. The usual logging programs support the contest and you will need to determine your 6 digit maidenhead square locator from your operating location and there are many smartphone apps to help obtain this.
Checkout the WIA website for all the rules and other information.
https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/vhfuhf/
If anyone would like some help with any aspect of the field day I am happy to offer assistance, along with the wealth of knowledge and experience of other members, just reach out and well do what we can to assist.
Here's hoping for a great Spring Day, hear you on the bands.
73, Richard, VK7ZBX
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Event News
Conference News
Tassie Ham Radio Conference & Expo
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference-and-expo/
There is only two weeks to go and we have had a huge response over the last week from both attendees, vendors and pre-loved sellers.
If you havent already heard - ICOM has confirmed that the VK Debut of the New ICOM IC-905 and accessories at the Tassie Ham Radio Expo on 6th November.
Would you like to see this new Microwave rig up close and personal and have a chat with Hiro the ICOM Engineer who will be at the Expo.
ICOM will also be bringing along a range of their equipment for attendees at the Expo to see.
Also at the Expo we have confirmed that will have a full 7m Hex Beam from All About DX setup in the Expo for people to look at. All About DX is the home of “The Hex” as per G3TXQ specification and thanks to Kevin VK4KK for this.
There are only two more weekends to go until the premiere event of the Amateur Radio season gets underway with the Tassie Ham Radio Conference and Expo!
We've had a fantastic response to the event from our mainland VK and ZL friends, with more than half of the attendees making the trip down to attend - some for the very first time.
Our registration deadline is COB on the 31st of October 2022. This gives the organisers time to get lanyards, showbags and organisation in place to give attendees a great experience at the Conference and expo.
Now it's time for VK7 to step up! Have you booked your tickets yet? If not, why not? We can guarantee this event is not to be missed - there are more surprises and news in the pipeline, so stay tuned!
Please take a moment to reflect on the considerable effort that has gone into planning, arranging and coordinating this event and to make it an enjoyable experience for all who attend. We have some awesome raffle prizes to be won - and you're in the running just for attending!
REAST will have a table available for members to sell the odds and ends you may have lying around the shack at the expo on Sunday. You will need to attend the expo in person to utilize this. Please label your equipment appropriately and see Larry VK7WLH who is arranging this on the day.
So... what are you waiting for? Register Now!
The deadline for registrations is COB on 31 October 2022.
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference-and-expo/
We look forward to seeing you all in Hobart in November!
73, Conference and Expo organizing committee
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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 14 Oct 2022 is in the email version of the broadcast.
If you have recently changed your callsign or have received your first callsign please let Herman know. The year you started using your callsign would be handy for Herman as some cards received are occasionally from more than a decade ago.
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 14 Oct 2022
AAA, AAB, AB, AG(2014), AIR, AL, AM, AP, AS, AV
BA, BB, BM
(ch)T, CJ, CL, CV, CX
DD, DM, DX, DZ
EE, ER
FALX (alx), FG, FGGT, FRJG(RG),
GA, GG, GM, GZ
HCH, HDM, HOB, HL, HRS, HVK, HZ
IAN, IK, IS
JA, JGD, JJ, JON, JP, JW
KBA, KD, KJ, KL(KI ?), KO, KRJ
LAZ, LDH, LTD, LVH
MAG, MBD, MEL, MHZ
NA, NET, NFI, NRF, NSE, NTE, NWT
OB, OT
PSJ, PW
RG(FRJG)
SA, SD, STO, SV
T (ch), TCE, TED, TK, TU
VAC, VAZ, VDC, VH, VR, VTM, VZ
WA, WC, WIA, WN, WT, WX
XDM, XTC
ZBX, ZJJ, ZM, ZT, ZZ
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NO CURRENT LICENCE SHOWN ON ACMA Database on 24 September 2022
Also Checked samples on database at AMC on 26 September 2022
A, ACN, AO, APZ, ATH, BPV, BT, BYE, DN, DO, DQ, EG, FAZZ, FCIA, FLAR, FTAS, GR, HA, HSA, HSJ, JCR, JJJ, JOK, KDO, KKR,
LDK, LLL, LM, LT, MAT, MET, MS, NC, NIK, NSB, NWQ, PAF, PBD, PRN, PSZ, QK, SN, TO, UT, VA, WO, YN, ZK, ZX.
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Statewide News
Updated SSTVCam - 2m - Southern Tasmania
The following comes from Ken VK7KRJ and is an update on his vk7 2m sstv page which is now finished (as much as any of these projects are ever truly finished...) and running fully automatically 24/7 with it's own dedicated receiver.
The receiver is listening to the 146.650MHz repeater (repeater one to my generation.), so people can now send pictures through the repeater at any time and check them at the address on the email edition of this broadcast.
https://sstv.vk7krj.com/scrolling web gallery.html or Vk7krj.com and follow the links.
The page now resizes itself to fit on all the devices I have been able to test it on (phones, laptops, desktops) and also resizes all the pictures to the same size regardless of the transmitted mode, getting round the problem of the various pd modes showing as different sizes and messing up the page, especially on smaller screens.
Now if we could get the repeater timeouts extended to 300 seconds, that would also fix the problem of timeout when anyone sends pd290 pictures (290 seconds), following the maxim- equipment should be tailored to usage- not vice-versa.
73, Ken, VK7KRJ
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Thursday Night SSTV Nets
Another great night that saw the following participants VK7s – ZAB, TED, WP, ZCF, ZBX, ZSB and ZIR all sharing nearly forty photos.
There were various subjects like:
• Trees, sunsets, back yard swing sets and a large Dinosaur climb on structure at Riverbend Park
• Waterways and a very wet driveway
• Antenna installations from a VHF array on a vehicle mounted pneumatic mast through to the Beacons at Don Heads, VK7RAE
• Cars and motor bikes all nicely captioned with brand and model numbers for those of us that dont immediately recognise them
• A nice pair of carburettors with size 40 millimetre throttle bores
• A Birthday cake where time is slipping away
Thanks to Ken, VK7KRJ for further work on his fully automatic 24/7 monitoring site. Now anyone can send pictures at anytime and check them on the page almost immediately.
A reminder in Southern Tasmania, VK7RAF (146.650 -600kHz) can be used both locally and linked to VK7RJG by using different CTCSS tones. 123Hz for local Southern operation and 141.3Hz for linking RAF to VK7RJG (438.55 -7MHz).
Also to minimise repeater time outs I recommend no DX type modes.
We get underway from around 7:30pm.
https://vk7oo.tasme.com/vhfsstv
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
https://sstv.vk7krj.com/scrolling web gallery.html
73 Andre VK7ZAB
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club
Bar B Que and Fox Hunt
A Bar-B-Que and Fox Hunt is to be held on Saturday the 22nd October 2022.
We plan to start with a Bar B Que commencing at Midday at Legion Park, which is off The Esplanade behind the Showgrounds at West Ulverstone.
Legion Park is accessed by turning East into Maud Street off Queen Street, taking the road to the river and BBQ facilities.
This is a BYO food & drinks event and there are two electric BBQ, toilets, running water and some seating and tables under cover on site.
At 2pm, if there are sufficient numbers, we will commence the Fox Hunt, which will be along the style of the old-fashioned CB Fox hunts, where the Foxs hides, and then the chasers using signal strengths and clues, attempt to locate the Fox.
The person who finds the Fox, then goes and hides, and we start the chase again. To assist any amateur to participate, it will be run on Channel 50, 146.500 MHz and operate in the Ulverstone Township.
We will continue while there are chasers for the Fox. If the weather is inclement, Eric VK7EV will be on 2m VK7RMD in the morning, to advise if event is still proceeding. If canceled we may reschedule to the following Saturday.
VK7BY has moved QTH
Bob VK7BY was residing at the nursing home in Somerset, but has moved to the Nursing Home - Synovum Care in Wynyard.
This is the home VK7KEV Kevin is residing in, Bob and Kevin have been best mates for years, so they are enjoying one anothers company and sitting together during meal times, there are plans to set up Bob with a HandHeld, to access the Table Cape repeaters once he has settled in.
73, Eric VK7EV, News Officer
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH
SOTA/WWFF PARKS GROUP
The Summits On The Air/World Wide Flora and Fauna parks group meets 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
Wednesdays Clubroom Technical night was a much quieter affair in comparison. Even though Peter VK7KPC had a couple of hectic days over the weekend in his JOTA /JOTI capacity he still managed to turn up early at the Clubrooms bringing with him some interesting ex-military equipment in the form of a “Control Group AN / GRA-6” setup. This equipment was manufactured by an unusually named company called “Plated Wires & Electronics Inc.” of Ansonia, Connecticut.
The setup comprised two units, “Local” and “Remote”. These two units are interconnected by a one pair telephone line and could be separated by at least 3 Km. In field telephone mode they can call each other by winding the crank handle mounted on the front panel of each unit and talk as normal using the handsets. The “Local” unit also contains interconnecting cables that plug into one or two Transmitter Receiver combinations. It could control the transmitters individually or combined. If the “Local” unit was switched to “Remote” mode the transmitters could be controlled at least 3 Km away by the remote unit.
This allowed the radio operator to site the radio set on a hill, then retreat to a safer spot and operate his set via the GRA-6. Also two sets could be interconnected via the GRA-6, on different frequencies, to act as a radio relay. Thank you Peter for bringing these units along and setting them up for us to try using.
A link for more information is included in the text version of this broadcast.
https://www.radionerds.com/images/3/30/TM_11-5038_1951.pdf
Ross VK7ALH brought in the matching external power supply unit for his Yaesu FT-200 transceiver which was also displayed at a recent technical night, both units were from the early 70s.
The external power supply add on was locally manufactured in Australian by Bail Electronic Services and incorporated a very substantial A&R mains transformer, rectifiers and regulation. The unit also included a reasonable sized inbuilt loud speaker. It was in restoration mode and the exposed top side of the chassis showed the classic white corrosion of the passivated zinc, luckily the underside or business end was in surprisingly good condition sporting very clean Elna electrolytic capacitors, which were probably originals.
Bail Electronic Services had been the Australian factory representatives and specialists in Yaesu amateur communication equipment from 1963, at least ten years prior to the Dick Smith stores. Thanks Ross.
Ian, VK7IG as hoped, brought in his small WSPR transmitter module made by ZachTeck of Sweden. I was expecting just the module but he has been industrious! Ian has purchased a weather proof 240Volt power board hinged plastic enclosure from a popular hardware store and has used this enclosure as the basis for a portable self-contained unit. A lithium vehicle “jump start” battery unit with USB sockets provides the power, the WSPR module is about the size of a cigarette packet and there is still plenty of room for a possible power amplifier module plus filters. Even the cables can coil up with-in the case. Just connect an antenna and you have at least three days of run time. I believe that this weekends projected rain will be the water proof test. Fingers crossed and congratulations on a nice build Ian.
Lionel VK7ZLB, produced from his pocket what appeared at first glance to look like a standard off the shelf spark plug, and yes it was made by a current spark plug manufacturer, K.L.G.
It was indeed made from porcelain, however the “Gap” end was a solder-able post and the “Spark plug lead end” was threaded shaft complete with a nut, which could be used to tighten onto a lug or wire conductor. The entire unit could easily be secured through a bulkhead or chassis panel using the provided large nut. It was effectively a high voltage or RF insulated feed through.
The man behind K.L.G. was Kenelm Lee Guinness. He started manufacturing “Sparking Plugs” in 1912, yes I did say “Sparking Plugs”, as they were once called. K.L.G. started production in a disused Inn or Pub and very quickly earned a reputation for incredible reliability. So much so that during World War 1 the entire factory output was reserved by the War Ministry for the exclusive use in aircraft. Over one hundred and ten years of manufacturing and still going strong!
Discussions roamed freely but one subject that I had not really considered since the demise of the daytime AM broadcast band in Launceston to “Junk Status” was crystal sets! In particular Burnie VK7BRs question, did anybody know of a good FM Crystal set design? That stumped things for a while, it would be nice to listen to something intelligent on a crystal set again. After a fair bit of web searching and some interesting designs Lionel, VK7ZLB has taken up the challenge to look into the subject. I think I will also do some research before next Technical night. As eleven oclock was rapidly approaching the remaining few decided to call it a night and go home as one of us had to get up for work at 04:30!
Equine Endurance event - The State Championships at Santarena Park, Scottsdale on the 18th & 19th of November is coming up rapidly. This is a request for additional crew members to help us handle this twenty four hour event starting at midnight. Please advise if you are able to assist for any length of time by emailing Roger, VK7ARN or catch up with the Secretary at a Coffee Morning or Tech Session.
Tassie Ham Expo in November - The club has decided to combine the Coffee Morning and Technical Night donations for the month of October. Our aim is to purchase some new items that can be donated to the Tassie Ham Conference / Expo in November, they will be added to the pool of raffle prizes. So next Coffee Morning or Tech Night feel free to bring along any old change or bank notes that you no longer have a use for and pass them on to this good amateur cause.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TestNet and TechNet – Wednesday 26th October. TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7pm till 7.30pm….and a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm. Your host for the evening will be Nic VK7WW.
Club Technical night - Wednesday 2nd November. Held at the NTARC Club rooms, 7.30pm until late.
SSTV Net - Held every Thursday night on the 70cm repeater, VK7RJG and linked to the South via repeater VK7RAF. Conducted from about 7.30pm. These SSTV images will be available on the NTARC website under ‘Blogs.
Coffee Morning - held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Get warm while you catch up, time is from 10am to noon and we look forward to seeing you all there. We currently have QSL cards awaiting collection, so why not pop in, check the QSL box and join us for a cuppa and chat. Remember, door proceeds will go to the November Ham Expo!
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 them to the Secretary at the following address news(at)ntarc.net all items to be received no later than 5pm on the Friday prior to the Broadcast.
Remember equipment photos and radio propagation maps are available on the NTARC web site under “Blogs” for this weeks broadcast.
Thats all folks,
73 from Stefan, VK7ZSB, Secretary NTARC.
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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/
Training and Assessments
REASTs next Foundation Licence training and all licence assessment day is Saturday the 26th November 2022.
If you are thinking of coming along then please let Reg Emmett VK7KK REAST Learning Organiser know by phoning 0417 391 607 or via the REAST Website Contact Form.
https://www.reast.asn.au/contact/online-contact-form/
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
And checkout the REAST Facebook page events for further details.
https://fb.me/e/1YiYqV2wC
73, Reg, VK7KK
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DATV Experimenter's Night
https://fb.me/e/1MughsG2V
We started our DATV Experimenters night with Murray VK7ZMS
and the preparations for the Spring VHF/UHF Field Day preparations.
Justin VK7TW then went through some historical information about the Golden Jubilee of the WIA Tasmanian Division in 1973 and the WIA Tas Division Centenary in Justin 2023.
Justin then went through some interesting European Morse Keys with the first being the French - Dyna Manitone key from the 1940s. We then looked at the Danish - GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH WORKS TYPE ME605 KEY made in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1970s.
The final key was the German - Junker Honnef Key from the 1940s and the colour of the key indicates it wa a civil key.
We finished the segment with a significant promotion of the Tassie Ham Radio Conference and Expo
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference-and-expo/
5th November - 9am-5pm will be Presentations and you can see these on the website.
The Sunday 6th November from 9am-5pm is the Expo with many many vendors. Information and pre-loved stands, again take a look at the website for details.
The Raffle Prize pool is HUGE and the only way you can in the draw is to attend the Conference and or the Expo.
There are many many people coming along! See you there.
This coming Wednesday night is another DATV Experimenters night and we will be looking at a bunch of interesting equipment - historic and new.
We streaming 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/
We go out on RF - DVB-T 7MHz Standard Definition on 445.5MHz. 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:
Sewing Circle Net – Daily on 3.640 MHz commences at 5:00pm AEST.
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 Technical Night - Wednesday 2nd November from 7:30pm in NTARC clubrooms
NTARC TestNet and TechNet – Wednesday 26th October - TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7pm till 7.30pm….and a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm
NW VK7 – Wednesday from 8:00pm local – NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on VK7RMD
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 8:30pm 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
VK7 - SSTV Net - held every Thursday night via the North/South Link on VK7RAF/VK7RJG from 7:30pm. In the North and North West - VK7RJG on 438.55 -7MHz and in the South - VK7RAF (146.650 -600kHz) CTCSS tone 141.3Hz to link RAF North-South.
CCARC - 26 October - SSTV nights from 7:30pm using VK7RMD 2m repeater on Mt Duncan on the 4th Monday in the Month.
Events:
NWTARC - 22 October - BYO BBQ and Fox Hunt from Noon at Legion Park West Ulverstone.
VK7 - 5-6 November - Tassie Ham Radio Conference and Expo - Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre - UTAS Sandy Bay Campus.
VK7 - June 2023 - VK7 Amateur Radio Centenary
ALARA - November 2023 - ALARAMeet 2023 - Hobart Tasmania
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weeks broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7FB
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 VK7RAD 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, 73 and stay safe from Idris, VK7ZIR.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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