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VK7 Amateur Radio News 06Apr25
Text edition:
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 6th April 2025
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Welcome to the Daylight Saving Change edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
This was first broadcast on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 and we bring you the latest from the world of amateur radio in VK7.
This week, joining you from the Tasmanian Amateur Radio News desk is Nic, VK7WW.
Tune in as we share updates and insights across VK7, broadcast through an array of platforms and frequencies:
On DMR Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C, managed by Gavin, VK7HGO.
On Medium and high frequency rebroadcasts thanks to our dedicated operators:
1.862 MHz by Graham, VK7GS
3.670 MHz by Dale, VK7DG
7.140 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH
14.130 MHz by Any takers
28.525 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD and
UHF CB Channel 24 in the Hobart area, hosted by Mark, VK7FMAC
If you missed todayâ€Ös broadcast then you can catch the replay on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT and UHFCB24 in Southern VK7.
Thank you for tuning in and enjoy the broadcast!
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RAOTC News
Broadcast for April 2025
Further to that mentioned on the WIA National News, this is another reminder about the RAOTC broadcast for Monday the 7th of April 2025 at 8 pm local time; thatâ€Ös tomorrow night for those listening on Sunday.
The first item describes Barry VK6ADIâ€Ös introduction and eventual success with slow scan television. It started with the importation of a ‘ham robotâ€Ö kit from the USA when Barry lived in Darwin; this was destroyed by Cyclone Tracey. He didn't reengage with SSTV until resettling in VK5. From there, Barry later became net controller of the WA Digital SSTV Group.
The second item tells of the inventor of audio broadcasting.
Reginald Fessenden is known for discovering amplitude modulation (AM) radio and explaining its scientific principles. He proved mathematically that generation of a sinewave would be necessary before satisfactory modulation could be achieved. This had to wait for the invention of the thermionic valve.
With his heterodyne principle, he put into practice the idea of mixing two signals to carry the audible low frequency of the human voice.
Listen at 8 pm Monday, local time, over the VK7RAA/VK7RHT state-wide network or at about 8:30pm as a telecast on VK7AX ‘Spectrum Tasmaniaâ€Ö via the BATC membersâ€Ö stream or in the Ulverstone area on 445.50MHz DATV. Audio feed is available on VK7RDR, 439.775MHz, Dazzler Range.
The broadcast date again is Monday April 7th. Call backs will follow on both networks. Please call in if you are able; this provides the RAOTC broadcast committee with an idea of how many are listening to these broadcasts.
If you miss the off-air broadcasts you can listen to audio files on the RAOTC website:
https://www.raotc.org.au/
73, Peter VK7PD
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WIA News Flash
One Year On â€ö Spill the Beans on the Class Licence!
Itâ€Ös been a whole year since ACMA launched the Class Licence â€ö now itâ€Ös your turn to sound off!
The WIA wants to hear from every Aussie ham â€ö whether it's been smooth sailing or a static-filled ride, your experience matters.
Got 10 minutes? Smash out the survey and tell us how the rollout really went.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDDVYPP
Have a story where you had to prove your licence?
Used the new callsign process for the Antarctic or External Territories?
We want it all!
Confidential responses, real impact.
Your insights will help shape the future of amateur radio in Australia.
Deadline: 13 April 2025 at 23:59 â€ö no excuses, team there is only one week to go!
Not a WIA member? No worries â€ö this is open to all Australian amateurs.
Share it, spread it, shout it across the bands!
Thanks for being part of the evolution.
Letâ€Ös keep Aussie amateur radio on the front foot.
73, The WIA Team
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QSL News
VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau News
The current list of QSL Cards held by the VK7 Inwards Bureau as at 24 March is in the email version of the Broadcast.
73, Herman, WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau Manager
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AAC, AAD, AAE, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, ACE, ACG, ACN, AD, ADE, AED, AG(2014), AGC, AHT, AIR, AJC, AKK, ALZ, AM, ANC, AO, AP, APZ, AS, ATH, AXZ, AY
BA, BB, BD, BPV, BT, BU, BYE
CA, CBK, CBR, CH/T, CJ, CMV, CTV, CV, CWB, CX
DAN, DG, DHT, DI, DN, DO, DP, DQ, DT, DV, DY, DZ
EA, EG, EI, ER
FADZ, FALX (alx), FAZZ, FCIA, FG, FGGT, FKLW, FLAR, FMI, FPRN, FTAS, FTR
GA, GC, GEL, GGZ, GL, GOP, GR, GU
HCH, HCK, HDE, HDM, HH, HL, HOB, HRS, HSA, HSC, HSD, HSJ, HSO, HVK, HXT, HZ
IAN, ID, IR, IS
JA, JAB, JAZ, JCR, JGD, JOK, JP, JS, JW, JX
KAC, KAM, KBA, KD, KDO, KJ, KKR, KL, KO, KQ, KRJ
LA, LDH, LJ, LL, LLL, LM, LT, LVH, LW
M, MA, MAG, MBD, MD, MEL, MET, MHZ, MI, MJ, MOO, MR, MRS, MS, MV
NA, NB, NC, ND, NEC, NFI, NET, NIK, NMH, NRF, NRT, NRX, NSE, NTE, NVH
PAF, PBD, PM, PRN, PSH, PSJ, PSZ, PW
QK
RA, RG, RJ
SG(vi7SG), SN, STO, SV, SZ
TA, TCE, TED, TK, TL, TM, TO, TPE, TR, TUX, TX, TZ
UT
VA, VAC, VAO, VAZ, VDC, VEK, VH, VK7/AG9A9Mark), VM, VR, VTM
WA, WC, WIA, WL, WO, WT, WUU, WX
XV
Y, YN
ZA, ZJJ, ZK, ZM, ZR, ZT, ZTA
Special Callsign Cards delivered to VK7 Bureau - VI7POL, VI75G, VI90IARU, VK75FAA
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Contest News
John Moyle Memorial Field Day
If you participated in the Field Day please do not forget to put your log in by this coming Tuesday - 8th April 2025.
Email your logs to jmfd(at)wia.org.au.
For more information check out the contest page on the WIA website.
https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/johnmoyle/
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WWFF, SOTA, POTA and IOTA
Weekly Wrap Up
Phill, VK7ID, has been continuing his journey across VK3, activating SOTA summits and parks. Since last week's wrap up, he has successfully activated nine more summits and several parks, earning 65 SOTA points for his efforts. While activating Mount Mackay Summit, Phill, VK7ID, braved howling winds and a chilly 3-degree temperature. He found refuge in a small shelter, offering some respite from the harsh conditions during the activation. Rumour has it that he still wore shorts!
Rodney, VK7HAM, Al, VK7AN, and Peter, VK7ZPE had unfinished business at Rathmolyn Conservation Covenant and returned on Wednesday. They enjoyed a steady stream of QSOs, including park-to-park contacts. A park-to-park contact occurs when one activator operating from a designated park makes contact with another activator in a different park. Park to park contacts are highly sought after as they can be challenging to make due to factors like band conditions and park locations, and often count towards special awards.
Matt, VK7MAT, has been exploring VK5, taking in the state's beautiful scenery while activating parks. Over the past four days, Matt, VK7MAT, has activated 14 parks, which included some great Park-to-Park and DX contacts using his IC-705 at 10W.
During his visit to Belair National Park, Matt, VK7MAT, had an unexpected encounter with hungry magpies. A magpie swooped, knocking a potato pie from his hand straight into a gathering of eager magpies, who wasted no time claiming the snack for themselves.
73, Matt, VK7MAT
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Statewide SSTV Nights
Once again it was a statewide net with thanks to Hayden VK7HH and Richard VK7ZBX for their work at VK7RAF. It wasnâ€Öt the case of a simple power reset trick! The net was busy and saw the following participants, VK7s – OO, NMH, FGGT, AAR, ZGK, ZAB, CAT, GRC, ZCF, AAX, AX, KT and TW all sharing sixty photos.
The main themes were:
Cats of Jakarta
A WEGS building session of the ADX transceivers at REAST
Tourist shots, from a sunset at Ceduna to Victoria Station in London
Bridges in Hobart and Launceston
Other highlights were:
Hams touring the UK
CQ from down under
That you only need QRP to access repeaters
The VK7RAA repeater site and a maintenance crew
A landed weather balloon with attached sonde
A radio shack full of Lego racing car kits
Big Bird involved in a “war plan†chat group
Various uses of WD-40
and 73 from a VW Kombi with a large tower attached
Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV Gateway but there were no international exchanges! He will try connecting again next week at 8:30 pm.
Remember to use a CTCSS tone of 141.3Hz so the photos are sent through to the northern repeater.
Note - Ken VK7KRJâ€Ös and Steve VK7OOâ€Ös fully automatic 24/7 monitoring sites allow anyone who has sent an SSTV picture the ability to check them on their pages almost immediately, any time, both South and North Tasmania.
If you missed the net there are archives of these SSTV nights.
These photos can be seen on Kenâ€Ös and Steveâ€Ös SSTV websites or on NTARCâ€Ös website under blogs.
Please remember to use your own photos or those that are copyright free.
SSTV VK7OO Tasmania Australia (tasme.com)
VK7KRJ's 2m SSTV scrolling web gallery
Blog 3 â€ö NTARC Inc.
73 from Andreâ€Ö VK7ZAB
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Non Commercial For Sales / Wanted
Wanted
Gavin VK7HGO is looking for the an Icom CS-T90A software disc.
His copy no longer works.
Your radios have been sold but you may still the disc.
If you can help email Gavin at: vk7hgo@hotmail.com
73, Gavin, VK7HGO
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club Inc.
Kentish Endurance Ride
Last Sunday the 29th March, the Kentish Equine Endurance Riders held an endurance ride near Sheffield. It was a great scenic but challenging course, through local forest private land and part of the Tasmanian Trail.. There were three separate events. The 80km, 40km and 20km rides.
A large contingent of 60 riders entered the 80km event, and a total of over 80 riders competed.
Amateur Radio operators from the North West and North, manned the base and 3 checkpoints, being onsite at 630am for a chilly morning start.
The Amateurs were, from NWTARC, Andrew VK7XR, Brenton VK7HP, Oliver VK7ATA, Eric VK7EV, Graham VK7GS and Roger VK7ARN.
NTARC provided a trio to man a checkpoint, and these were Idris VK7ZIR, Andrew VK7ZAB and Stefan VK7ZSB.
North West amateurs Dave VK7DC and Matt VK7ML manned the base.
As the day progressed, the Sun definitely warmed up the area, and the horses certainly had a work out.
At one check point, repeater officers Andrew VK7XR and Brenton VK7HP, ran an experiment using a cross-band repeater, that may assist in similar events in the future.
We finally left around 4pm, after a very enjoyable day, supporting a community event. And it was great to have a collaboration of amateurs from the North West and North work together, well done all.
A big thankyou to Roger VK7ARN and Dave VK7DC, for the planning, radio coverage plots, checkpoint photos and other information to make the day a success.
73, Eric, VK7EV
News Officer
NWTARC
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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
At the Technical Night held in the Club Rooms on Wednesday saw Andrew VK7DW, give a short presentation on the “Fram2Ham†Slow Scan TV simulation tests conducted from the International Space Station or ISS earlier this year. These tests were designed to “simulate the challenges and unknowns†of transmitting 70 cm SSTV images hopefully from a Dragon capsule in the near future.
However, since Andrew volunteered to conduct a presentation the game had changed, but more on that later.
Andrew covered aspects of the International Space Station simulation of the future mission, namely:
5 Watts versus the normal 25 Watt transmit power.
Images to be sent on 70 cm rather than 2 metre band, allowing ground users to practice the more challenging faster and wider Doppler correction requirements.
The longer image capture for this simulation (120 seconds, verses 36 seconds for Fram2Hamâ€Ös Robot 36 SSTV mode. This was to allow ground users to hone their signal polarisation switching skills, both manually and electronically, as well as precise antenna pointing.
The ISS travels West to East as opposed to the SpaceX Dragon FRAM2 will be on a Polar or North / South Pole orbit.
The all-important how to track satellites using programs like “Gpredictâ€, Websites with important flight information and possibly the most important, the updating of the softwareâ€Ös TLE or Two Line Elements file, often referred to as Keplerian elements. This allows your satellite tracking software to present you with orbital receiving information relevant to your location on the earth.
Andrew then covered the audio Recording of the Transmission, Doppler and Polarisation correction and polarisation changes required. Completing this section with the submitting of uploaded loaded images to the gallery and applying for an Award. Andrew then presented us with half a dozen images that he had successfully decoded from the ISS tests and his ARRISS SSTV Award of achievement.
Now for the “Icing on the Cakeâ€, within a day or so of his presentation Andrew learned that the actual SpaceX Dragon had just launched on its FRAM2 mission. With the TLE files quickly loaded, the ones to find out when and where to point the antenna basically, Andrew soon learned that a lot of good orbital passes clashed very badly with that thing called “your daily jobâ€. HiHi
Funnily enough the next potentially good orbit for decoding was the night of the presentation at about 21:39. So needless to say Andrew didnâ€Öt hang around long after the presentation, a quick drink and off. I have no idea of the outcome yet but fingers crossed.
The main take home of the second part of the presentation was:
Transmission frequency of 437.550MHz +- 10kHz Robot36 SSTV FM.
Twelve SSTV image transmissions were to be in random order.
Images are combined to represent three geographical locations relating to polar exploration, with four images making up each location.
There will approximately be a three day transmission window with only a limited time assigned for the SSTV operation.
Astronaut and radio amateur Rabea Rogge LB9NJ / KD3AID, will transmit the SSTV images from the SpaceX Dragon.
There is an excellent link to AMSAT – UK included in the text version of this broadcast.
https://amsat-uk.org
By the time this goes to air the three day mission will have ended and the SpaceX Dragon with its crew will hopefully have safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean…..
Now for a real “Stop Pressâ€, as I was penning this article on Friday afternoon, I had to stop!
The reason being was to listen to ABC Local Radio. There was an interview with Andrew VK7DW live to air covering the Dragon FRAM2 Slow Scan TV experiment.
This was an Excellent interview Andrew, you certainly conveyed the relevant information, including some hard to explain concepts, simply and in a digestible format for the listening audience, well done.
As always pictures will be available on the NTARC Web site under “Blogs†for this broadcast.
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
UPCOMING EVENTS
TestNet and TechNet session - Every Wednesday, TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7 pm, then a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30 pm till 8.30 pm. Your host for the evening is Nic VK7WW.
Club Room Technical night session – The next session will be on Wednesday the 16th April, at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
Coffee Morning – will be held this Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10 am to noon and we look forward to seeing you all there. Please note there will be no Friday coffee mornings on Easter Friday and Anzac Day. Thatâ€Ös no coffee morning on the 18th and the 25th of April.
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 5 pm on the Friday prior to the Broadcast.
Thatâ€Ös all folks,
73 from Stefan, VK7ZSB, 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/
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REAST ADX Build Update
A huge thank you to Richard VK2ARH and the Manly-Warringah Radio Society who have shared their wonderful kit build of the Arduino Digital Modes HF QRP Transceiver or ADX for short.
Last Wednesday night we continued our ADX builds with many completing and testing their build.
There was a focus on winding the low pass filters so we could test the transmitter and then complete the receiver section and do a final test.
We had a team of people helping the kit builders throughout the build and this hopefully gave our experienced and less experienced builders some support to ensure things were in the right place and if not a recovery pathway!
We will have a final build night on Wednesday the 23rd April and we encourage builders in the meanwhile to continue their build and winding at home.
https://github.com/VK2ARH/Cowtown-ADX-Project
73, Justin VK7TW
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April Forum Night - 3D Printers and Printing
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/?event_id1=2757
This Wednesday night is our April Forum night wand ill focus on 3D Printer and 3D printing with an amateur radio focus.
We are interested in:
Type of printer and filament you use - the good/bad/ugly
The software you mainly used for 3D design and printing
Main sources of 3D print files for Amateur Radio and Electronics
Hints and tips on 3D printing
We look forward to hearing all about your adventures in 3D printing and amateur radio.
This happens this Wednesday 9th April, 2025 from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain clubrooms and streaming.
See you there
73, REAST Committee
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April Presentation Night
Fire Detection Technology + much more
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/?event_id1=2712
Our April presentation night is on the topical subject of Fire Detection Technology + much more by the guys from Indicium Technology.
There are some very high-tech solutions that are being deployed in the field to detect fire in our wilderness. These high resolution steerable cameras are scanning and interpreting visually using AI technology.
There are also an array of sensors and indicators that use technology like LORAWan and Meshtastic to feed data into networks and provide early warning of bushfire.
Thanks to Rob Vernon and his team for agreeing to come along and give us a presentation on this technology.
When: April 16th from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and streamed.
Please note our presentation night has moved to the third Wednesday of the month as our presenters will on Lord Howe Island installing monitoring equipment.
See you there
73, REAST Committee
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May Presentation Night
The Tasmanian Trail on an Electric UniCycle!
A huge thank you to Allen VK7KAN who has agreed to give us a presentation on his recent expedition from the top to the bottom of Tasmania on an electric unicycle.
Allen is currently doing this with his brother who is riding an electric mountain bike.
For those who donâ€Öt know, the Tasmania Trail is a 480km multi-use trail that runs from Devonport to Dover.
Many of you met Allen at the ABC Studio tour as Allen is one of the Technical Services team and is taking a well earned rest and seeing Tasmania up close and personal!
Wednesday 7th May from 7:30pm in the QD Clubrooms and streamed.
This should be a great presentation.
https://www.tasmaniantrail.com.au/
73, REAST Committee
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REAST Training and Assessment Update
https://www.reast.asn.au/information/amateur-licence-assessments/
Are you looking to join the world of amateur radio or upgrade your license? REAST has you covered with regular Training and Assessment Days for all license levels!
Key Dates:
Foundation Training and Assessment Days: Held every two months with the next one on 12th April 2025.
Standard, Advanced, and Regulations Assessments: Held on alternate months, starting 31st May 2025.
Stay updated with the full schedule on the REAST Events Page.
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/
Do you need to secure your spot or ask a question - email: reast.assessor(at)gmail.com and your inquiry will go directly to the Learning Organiser, who be in contact.
We have learning resources available including our Foundation Licence Training Videos that are a must-watch for beginners. Find them on the REAST YouTube Training and Assessment Playlist.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsnsP_zjw831mdC6sY4XqavRUY-53ZWUn
Practice Makes Perfect so, prepare with the WIA Foundation Trial Exams and the link can be found on the email edition of the broadcast.
https://www.wia.org.au/licenses/foundation/onlineexams/foundation.php
Whether you're starting your journey or leveling up, REAST is here to guide you every step of the way.
73, Reg, VK7KK
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Space Technology News
NASA is shutting down parts of Voyager 1 and 2 to extend their lifespan
Nearly 50 years (1977) after they were first launched, Voyager 1 and 2 are still traveling around interstellar space â€ö though they've faced some setbacks over the years. Now, NASA has announced that the twin Voyager spacecraft are losing some of their features in a bid to extend their lifespans in the face of a diminishing power supply.
On February 25, NASAâ€Ös Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) turned off Voyager 1's cosmic ray subsystem experiment and on March 25, it will shut down Voyager 2's low-energy charged particle instrument.
"The Voyagers have been deep space rock stars since launch, and we want to keep it that way as long as possible," said Suzanne Dodd, Voyager project manager at the JPL. "But electrical power is running low. If we donâ€Öt turn off an instrument on each Voyager now, they would probably have only a few more months of power before we would need to declare end of mission."
Each probe will continue to run three science instruments, but hold another seven instruments which have turned off over time. Just last October, NASA shut down Voyager 2's plasma science instrument. However, both spacecraft have experienced recent issues. Last June, Voyager 1 finally starting running properly again, following seven months of technical issues, including unreadable data. It had a similar issue two years prior. In 2023, Voyager 2 went dark for two weeks after requiring technical assistance three years earlier.
NASA still puts a lot of value in the Voyager probes. "Every minute of every day, the Voyagers explore a region where no spacecraft has gone before," said Linda Spilker, Voyager project scientist at JPL. "That also means every day could be our last. But that day could also bring another interstellar revelation. So, weâ€Öre pulling out all the stops, doing what we can to make sure Voyagers 1 and 2 continue their trailblazing for the maximum time possible." Maybe at least until they hit 50 years in 2027?
The slightly more cynical take on NASA “pulling out all the stops†to keep them going is that they'd certainly love for the probes to be functional for their 50th anniversary in 2027 â€ö which feels like a tall order despite the agencyâ€Ös best efforts.
https://www.engadget.com/science/space/nasa-is-shutting-down-parts-of-voyager-1-and-2-to-extend-their-lifespan-151322570.html
Written by Sarah Fielding for the Engadget Web E-Zine.
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Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months:
Regular gatherings:
Sewing Circle Net – Daily on 3.640MHz commences at 6:30pm AEST.
Statewide 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.
State-wide – MICROWAVE QSO Party – following the Sunday broadcast call-back on 1296.15 MHz FM. One group in the greater Hobart area and another in the greater Launceston area.
Then North-south digital contacts on 1296.2MHz using Q65-60B.
Stations in the Launceston area transmitting on the odd minute. Southern stations on the even minute.
REAST - WAGs - Wednesday Afternoon Group from 12 noon in the REAST Clubrooms Queenâ€Ös Domain.
REAST - WEGs - Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group on the third, fourth & fifth Wednesday nights of the month from around 6pm in the REAST Clubrooms Queenâ€Ös Domain and streamed.
REAST - 6m AM Net on 53.1MHz Everyday from 4:30pm
SOTA/WWFF Group – Meeting Mondays and Fridays 10.30-12.00 midday at Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry St, Launceston.
TestNet and TechNet session - Every Wednesday, TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7 pm, then a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30 pm till 8.30 pm. Your host for the evening is Nic VK7WW.
Club Room Technical night session - The next session will be this Wednesday the 16th April, at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
NTARC Coffee Mornings are held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10am to noon in the Rocherlea Clubrooms.
NW VK7 – Wednesday from 8:00pm local – NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on 2M VK7RMD and Allstar Node 56780
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 8:30pm local - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.190 USB
Events:
REAST - April 9th - April Forum Night - 3D Printers and Printing - Queens Domain Clubrooms from 7:30pm and streamed
REAST - April 16th - Fire Detection Technology + more - Queens Domain Clubrooms from 7:30pm and streamed
REAST - May 7th - Electric Unicycling the Tasmanian Trail with ALlen VK7KAN from 7:30pm - QD CLubrooms and streaming
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7ZIR
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTARC, WCRG, NWCRRA, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC
160m: VK7GS
80m: VK7JGD
40m: VK7DG
20m: VK7ALH
10m: VK7VKT
UHFCB24: VK7FMAC
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star: Reflector 91C VK7ZCR
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A huge thank you to all people and organisations that assisted with this broadcast.
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That wraps up this week's edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News. We hope you found it informative and enjoyable?
You've been listening to VK7WI, or if youâ€Öve just tuned in, you've just missed our live broadcast. But donâ€Öt worry if itâ€Ös not Tuesday night then you can catch the rebroadcast on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT and UHFCB24 in the South.
We encourage you to share your news, stories, and updates with us. Email your contributions to vk7arnews(at)gmail.com.
For more information about the broadcast and to join the discussion, visit our VK7 Amateur Radio News Groups.IO Group.
groups.io/g/vk7arnews.
Remember, the deadline for submissions is 21:00 on the Friday before the Sunday broadcast.
Stay tuned for callbacks on the frequency youâ€Öre currently listening to. Relay stations will use their own callsigns during this time.
On behalf of the entire VK7 Amateur Radio News Team, this is Nic, VK7WW wishing you 73, and good DX to all.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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