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VK7 Amateur Radio News 02Nov25
Text edition:
VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS
SUNDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2025
Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News, your gateway to whatâ€Ös happening across the airwaves in Tasmania and beyond.
Coming to you from the Tasmanian Amateur Radio News Desk is Idris, VK7ZIR, with the latest updates, stories, and insights from our amateur radio community.
Weâ€Öre broadcasting far and wide thanks to our dedicated team:
DMR Talk Group 5 & D-Star Reflector 91C via the Digital Group
HF relays:
1.862 MHz – Graham, VKL7GS
3.670 MHz – Dale, VK7DG
7.140 MHz – Ross, VK7ALH
14.130 MHz – Any takers
28.525 MHz – Garry, VK7JGD
And locally in Hobart on UHF CB Ch.24 and HF CB Ch.24 (11m) with Mark VK7FMAC.
Missed it live? Catch the replay Tuesday 8pm on repeaters VK7RAA (North), VK7RHT, and on UHFCB24/HFCB24 (South).
Stay tuned, and enjoy the news!
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RAOTC
November 2025 Broadcast
Further to that mentioned on the WIA National News, this is another reminder about the RAOTC broadcast for Monday the 3rd of November 2025 at 8 pm local time; thatâ€Ös tomorrow night for those listening on Sunday.
This month there is another in the series of distinguished broadcasts from the past. This time from March 2003.
The first item was contributed by Rex Philpot, VK3EZ, later VK3YN. Rex was employed by the Victorian Forestry commission from 1964 to 1979, rising to the rank of Communications Officer. He explains how he oversaw the transition from bulky low power valve equipment to much smaller higher powered solid state transceivers.
The second item was contributed by Ray, VK6PW. He describes the mixed fortunes of Japanese submarines making clandestine visits to Sydney Harbour during WW2. They were associated with surveillance aircraft, many of which were undetected.
Listen at 8 pm Monday, local time, over the VK7RAA/VK7RHT state-wide network.
The broadcast date again is Monday November 3rd. Call backs will follow. 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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Miena Hamfest
Only a couple of weeks until the Miena Hamfest returns on Saturday, 15th November 2025 at the Miena Community Centre in the Central Highlands, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Come along for gear sales, radio displays, suppliers. On site we will be selling saveloys, sausages and burgers, as well as tea/coffee and soft drinks , come and have a friendly catch-up.
There will be stands by Alara, Sota/Pota/Wwff and NTARC, Entry is just five dollars and there will be a lucky door prize â€ö and yes, the bar opens at 3 pm!
Donâ€Öt miss the return of the Miena Hamfestâ€ömark it in your calendar now!
73, Eric VK7EV & Dave VK7OB
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WWFF, SOTA, POTA and IOTA
Weekly Wrap-Up
The VKFF National Get Together in VK1 ran from the 24th to the 27th and turned out to be a fantastic weekend. There was a great turnout, with plenty of guest speakers, park activations, and even a hands-on session where everyone got to build a linked dipole antenna. The fun hasnâ€Öt stopped yet either, with many operators still activating parks on their way home to their QTH.
During the week there was an activation in VK1 on 23 cm, which is quite a rare band to see an activation occur on. It was great to see some activity on the higher bands, showing just what can be achieved with a bit of planning and the right gear.
Just the one activation in VK7 this week, with Rodney, VK7HAM, Al, VK7AN, and Peter, VK7ZPE, heading up to Ben Lomond National Park. The park sits about 50 kilometres southeast of Launceston and spans around 18,000 hectares. So far there have been 19 recorded activations from Ben Lomond, with a total of 399 QSOs logged. If youâ€Öd like to see some photos from the activation, check out Alâ€Ös post on the VKFF Facebook page.
73, Matt, VK7MAT
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Statewide SSTV Nights
Another busy net night that saw the following participants,
VK7s – AX, ZAB, EV, OO, ZCF, ZGK and TW all sharing forty
photos.
The main themes were:
The Netherlands – An electric train, a hot air balloon, a
bell ringerâ€Ös trailer, a mobile drinks bar and traditional
clog making
Displays from the WIA Centenary Celebrations including
ATV, SSTV and military radios
The Churchill War Rooms at the Imperial War Museum in
London
An RF converter to enable watching Amateur TV broadcast
on a domestic TV. This project featured at the last NTARC
Wednesdayâ€Ös clubroom night
Other highlights were:
A lonely looking dog and a messed up cat
A tiny spider on a finger and a spider beam antenna
A “Ship in a Bottle” from Scotland and how to get it out
An industrial strike for a better pay deal and children
realising the irony of those setting the rules
And a smiley faced radio
Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV
International Gateway and VK7s exchanged photos with PC1K
in the Netherlands. Remember to leave a 30 second break
between transmissions to allow the European countries a
chance to send photos. Tony will connect the gateway again
next week between 5:30 pm and 11:30 pm.
Note - Ken VK7KRJâ€Ös and Steve VK7OOâ€Ös fully automatic 24/7
monitoring sites allow anyone who has sent SSTV pictures 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
on Kenâ€Ös and Steveâ€Ös websites or on NTARCâ€Ös website under
blogs.
https://vk7oo.tasme.com/vhfsstv/
https://sstv.vk7krj.com/scrolling%20web%20gallery.html
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
https://www.qsl.net/vk7ax/sstvgate3/index.html
73 from Andreâ€Ö VK7ZAB
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QSL News
Inwards QSL Bureau Information
The current list of QSL Cards held by the VK7 Inwards Bureau as at 24 Oct is in the email version of the Broadcast.
Do you see your callsign in the list of QSL cards held by the inwards bureau? Do you want these Cards? Please advise Herman either way by email so he can tidy up and remove cards that maybe for Silent Keys and have been held for some time. Send Herman your QTH address so he can either mail them out or deliver on an opportunity basis.
Email to westyh(at)ozemail.com.au
73 Herman VK7HW
Manager WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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Sorted Cards held at 24 Oct 2025 ( Any errors in the listing are mine, I sometimes miss culling a call sign)
AA, AAC, AAD, AAE, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, ACE, ACG, ACN, ADE, AED, AG(2014, 2016), AGC, AHT, AIR, AJC, AJP, AKK, ALZ, AM, ANC, AO, APZ, AQ, AS, ATH, AXZ, AY
BA, BB, BD, BO, BPV, BT, BU, BYE
CA, CBK, CBR, CC, CH/T, CJ, CMV, CTV, CV, CW, CWB, CX
DAN, DBX, DC, DHT, DI, DIK, DM, DN, DO, DP, DQ, DR, DT, DV, DX, DY, DZ
EA, EG, EI, EK, EKA, ER
FAA, FADZ, FALX (alx), FAZZ, FCIA, FG, FGGT, FKLW, FLAR, FMI, FPRN, FRJ, FRJG, FTAS, FTR
G, GA, GC, GEL, GGZ, GL, GM, GN, GOP, GR, GU, GZ
HCH, HCK, HDE, HDM, HDX, HL, HOB, HRS, HSA, HSC, HSD, HSE, HSJ, HSO
HZ
IAN, IK, IR, IS
JA, JAB, JAZ, JB, JCR, JOK, JON, JP, JS, JW, JX
KAC, KAM, KBA, KD, KDO, KJ, KKR, KL, KO, KRJ, KT
LA, LDH, LL, LLL, LM, LT, LVH
M, MA, MAG, MBD, MD, MEL, MET, MHZ, MI, MJ, MOO, MRS, MS, MV
NA, NB, NC, ND, NEC, NET, NFI, NG, NIK, NRF, NRX, NSE, NTE, NVH, NWT
OB, OR
PAF, PBD, PDJ, PKJ, PO, POL, PRN, PSH, PSJ, PSZ, PW
RA, RB, RG, RW
SD, SG(vi7SG), SIX, SN, SV, SW, SZ
TA, TCE, TED, TK, TM, TUX, TX, TZ
UT
VA, VAC, VAO, VAZ, VDC, VEK, VH, VIP, VM, VR, VTM
WA, WC, WL, WN, WO, WUU, W (VJ7W), WX
XTC, XV
Y, YN
ZA, ZJJ, ZK, ZM, ZT, ZX
Following cards were left/seen in the box at WAGS 8 Oct 25
- AZ, HH, HVK, ID, MAT, RR/4, STO, ZBX
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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
The first item is a quick update on NTARC being requested to provide safety communications and rider
tracking at an Equine Endurance ride held at Springfield last weekend. Springfield is a new location for us
and is located on the sideling side of Scottsdale. The communications trailer was delivered Wednesday
morning and temporarily set up in a spare hay paddock as the main grounds needed mowing. As this was a
new track layout Ride Base and all the check points had to be located and tested for voice communications.
Unfortunately that was the day a storm hit the area which made everything that much wetter to do, but as
they say “itâ€Ös only water!” We returned Friday and were able to relocate the communications trailer to the
new area, which was now freshly mown and available. No electronic tracking was employed so everything
relied on 2 Metre voice communications.
All the contingency had returned, or arrived for the first time, by 6 am Saturday morning and headed out to
the checkpoints for the start of the 80 kilometre event at 7 am. Ride Base was manned by Andreâ€Ö VK7ZAB,
with VK7s Idris ZIR, Stefan ZSB and Pete from the Ulverstone Radio Operators Club, operating the ride
Check Points. The weather was indeed good to us with no rain and only a very gentle breeze. Unfortunately
the sun only penetrated down to the floor of the tree plantation occasionally, but it did bring with it a
delicious warmth. Operationally the day went smoothly without any horse or rider mishaps. Thanks to all for
the assistance given.
Last club room technical night Colin VK7ZCF, brought in a project kit from his younger days. In Colinâ€Ös
words “It was one of my first projects in the Amateur Radio hobby”. It was based on an article in
Electronics Australia, January 1972, of an RF converter design described by Ian McKenzie, VK2ZIM, in the
monthly news-letter published by the VHF and TV Group, WIA NSW division.
An RF receiving converter for the 432 MHz Amateur Television (ATV) transmission band, with an output
that was ideal for use with a normal, at the time, analogue TV with 4-by-3 aspect ratio receiver. Colin didnâ€Öt
purchase or assembled his unit until about ten years later. The converter consists of two RF amplifier stages,
a mixer stage and a free running local oscillator all using BF180 bipolar transistors. This design and kit was
very popular as there was no cheap ATV equipment on the market at the time, if you needed something then
you built it.
Colin should be very proud of the construction and workmanship as it certainly has withstood the test of
time and explains why his construction projects nowadays are so precise. However the beautifully shiny tin
plate RF sections that you once soldered together certainly have tarnished over the years. HiHi
Colin built this kit into a timber enclosure, one wonders if forty five years ago he could have conceived of
printing an enclosure from a plastic filament, like he routinely does now?
I know I am always asking for any items for the broadcast, but sometimes what I receive should not have
had cause to be written in the first place. And I quote, “Northern repeater inappropriate behaviour seems to
have surfaced again. We would like to see this cease and desist immediately. As you must realise
this contravenes the Licence Conditions Determination Act for repeater usage.” End quote.
Thank you to Al for having to bringing some non-club member repeater conduct to our attention. Remember
access to any Amateur repeater should be considered a privilege and not a right!
On a lighter note it may seem early but the end of year NTARC Christmas dinner is getting closer and has
now been locked in, it will be on Thursday the 4th of December. As we have received a number of requests
we are trialling a change from the usual Wednesday to a Thursday evening as this may be more manageable
for members. Due to popular requests it will be held at the Iron Horse Bar and Grill located at 468 Westbury
Rd, Prospect Vale. Check your calendar! If you are free and wish to attend, now is the time to mark the date.
As always pictures will be available on the NTARC Web site under “Blogs” for this broadcast. NTARC Blogs
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Air Test and Technical Net session - Every Wednesday, Test-Net and CW course on 3.580 MHz from
7 pm, then a Technical Net on 3.567 MHz from 7.30 pm till 8.30 pm. Your host for the evening is Nic
VK7WW.
Club Room Technical night - The next session will be this Wednesday the 12 th of November and will
commence at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
Coffee Morning - Held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10 am to noon.
Finally – If you have any items of news 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/
Tassie Ham-E-Con 2026
We have commenced the planning for the November 2026 Tassie Ham-E-Con conference and are looking for motivated, positive and future focused individuals who are interested in helping us form up the main theme and possible presentations program for our November 2026 event.
If you think you fit the bill then email vk7tw@wia.org.au and we will be in touch.
Please note we will also be calling for volunteers to help with the running of the conference early in 2026.
73, Tassie Ham-E-Con Organisers.
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Microwave News
10 Years of the 23cm QSO Party
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/10-years-of-the-23cm-qso-party/
On 7 December we reach a VK7 microwave milestone with the 10th Anniversary of the 23 cm QSO party. We are trying to get as many stations as possible on to celebrate this milestone with hopefully record numbers. It is proposed that we write up an item for AR to record the history of the QSO party and the results of the 7 December event.
The QSO Party is conducted at 10 am each Sunday after the broadcast on 1296.15 MHz using FM, with one group in the greater Hobart area and a second group in the greater Launceston area. After this Hobart to Launceston contacts take place 1296.2 MHz using the digital mode Q65-60B. Hobart stations first period and Launceston stations second.
A brief History: Nearly ten years ago, a few Hobart stations started dusting off rigs and pointing quirky 23cm homebrew antennas toward Mt Wellington, just to see what might happen. At a REAST BBQ, between sausages and signal reports, someone tossed out a simple idea: run a 23 cm QSO party straight after the Sunday broadcast. Use it to test coverage, compare notes, and nudge everyone to lift their game on antennas and systems. Challenge accepted!
On Sunday 6 December 2015, Murray, VK7ZMS, hauled gear up to Kunanyi/Mt Wellington and took the helm as the first control station. Three days later at the DATV night on 9 December, the debrief was clear: it worked, it was fun, and it deserved to keep going. The plan formed: aim beams at the mountain each Sunday and make it a habit. Stations with 23 cm gear dragged it out of cupboards, warmed it up, and joined the net.
That inaugural report reads like a rollcall of early adopters: VK7ZMS, VK7MO, VK7BEN, VK7KAJ, VK7ZL, VK7OO, with a surprise cameo from the north, VK7JG. RX-only at first were VK7TW and VK7HRS. By the very next week there were nine stations up, plus a new voice, Danny VK7HDM. The only hiccup? Our control op, Murray, was off on essential duties: his daughterâ€Ös birthday took priority. Quite right too.
Fast-forward to today and the little post-broadcast experiment has grown into a community, with around 15 stations operating each Sunday. We now count forty-seven, 23 cm capable operators in the South, with more in the North. The QSO party has mapped paths, sparked antenna builds, and quietly raised the bar for whatâ€Ös possible on 23cm in VK7.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/10-years-of-the-23cm-qso-party/
73, Rex, VK7MO
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Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group (WEGs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yPawlsboak
Last Wednesday night we started with a presentation from Rex 7MO who took us on a historical presentation on the French Metox company who produced radar detectors during WWII and then met on meteorological equipment that was used in Australia and down South at Davis Station.
We then had Richard VK7ZBX in the studio with his Quadrafiliar Helix antenna that was 3D printed by Ken VK7KRJ.
Justin VK7TW then moved to a 1984 article about Quoin Ridge in AR Action magazine and gave an update on those Pico Balloons.
We then had a blast from the past with some interesting transmitting valves including the Philips TC 1/75 triode, EIMAC 4-400A Power Tetrode, RCA 4-250 Tetrode and an EIMAC 5CX-1500 Power Beam Pentode.
We finished the night with a space weather report and future training and events.
We do into a fortnight break and will see you back in the studio on 19th November 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yPawlsboak
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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November Presentation Night
Perspectives on Australian Broadcast Radio
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/perspectives-on-australian-radio/
This Wednesday night we have Phil Tyson from the Sound Preservation Association of Tasmania (SPAT) (https://www.soundpreservation.org.au) giving us a visual and audio presentation on the history of commercial broadcast radio.
This presentation was originally put together for the ALARA Meet back in November 2023 and was a fantastic insight into early commercial broadcast radio with a focus on the women involved.
There were so many great comments about the presentation that we have managed to get Phil back to give us an updated presentation.
Please note this presentation will be only presented in the Queenâ€Ös Domain Clubrooms on Wednesday 5th November 2025 from 7:30pm and will not be streamed or recorded.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/perspectives-on-australian-radio/
See you there.
REAST Committee
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November Forum Night
Forum Night – EMR Quiz Night
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-emr-quiz-night/
Following the hit September session with Phil VK2ASD and Justin VK7TW on how to assess Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) safety from your transmitting antennasâ€öitâ€Ös time to put your knowledge to the test!
Think you know your exclusion zones from your field strengths?
Can you decode duty cycles faster than FT8?
Time to break into teams, battle it out over buzz-worthy EMR quiz questions, and win some great prizes!
Whether you were at the September session or not, this is your chance to learn, laugh, and level-up your RF safety smarts in a fun and interactive night.
Quiz. Learn. Win.
Wednesday 12th November 2025 from 7:30pm in the Queenâ€Ös Domain Clubrooms.
See you thereâ€öon site or online!
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-emr-quiz-night/
REAST Committee
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December Event
REAST End-of-Year Sausage Sizzle / BBQ
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-end-of-year-bbq/
Itâ€Ös time to fire up our brand spanking new BBQ and celebrate another huge year for REAST!
Join us at the Queens Domain Clubrooms for a relaxed lunch and evening of food, laughter, and radio-infused storytelling as we wrap up 2025 in true REAST style.
There are two sessions to suit everyone:
WAGs (Wednesday Afternoon Group) – from 12 noon for lunch and early banter.
WEGs (Wednesday Evening Group) – from 6 pm for the twilight feast and tall tales.
Come along, grab a snag, and relive a year packed with projects, presentations, propagation, and plenty of good company.
Bring your appetite, your sense of humour, and maybe a story or two from the shack!
When - Wednesday 3 December 2025
See you there.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-end-of-year-bbq/
REAST Committee
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REAST Training and Assessment Update
https://www.reast.asn.au/information/amateur-licence-assessments/
Firstly we congratulate our three candidates from last weekend who all passed their Foundation Licence. We hope to hear you on the air soon.
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:
Standard, Advanced, and Regulations Assessments: Held on alternate months, next is on 29th November 2025.
Foundation Training and Assessment Days: Held every two months with the next one on 22nd February 2026.
We have added the 2026 Training and Assessment days so 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.
If you are wanting to come along to the next Assessment day and you havenâ€Öt let Reg know.
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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Satellite News
Orbital traffic surges, as 13,000 active satellites recorded
Orbital traffic around Earth has reached record levels, with French firm Look Up reporting over 13,000 active satellites as of October 2025. Partnering with magazine Le Point, the company released data through its SYNAPSE platform in what it calls the Look Up Ă— Le Point Space Barometer. The figures illustrate how Earthâ€Ös orbits have become a strategic and competitive domain, reflecting the rapid technological and geopolitical race in space.
The total number of catalogued satellites now stands at nearly 16,000, a 23% rise in a single year. The United States dominates orbital real estate with more than 9,600 active satellites, largely driven by SpaceXâ€Ös Starlink network, which alone accounts for over 8,000. China follows with more than 1,100 satellites, growing fast through new constellations such as QianFan and GuoWang, while Europe trails in third place, supported mainly by the Eutelsat OneWeb fleet.
In the past year, 3,664 satellites were launched while more than 2,100 objects â€ö including spent satellites and rocket bodies â€ö were deorbited. Despite this, total orbital debris continues to rise, with over 31,000 tracked objects larger than 10 centimetres now circling Earth. Look Upâ€Ös CEO Michel Friedling warns that space has never been as crowded or contested, underscoring the urgency of global cooperation and smarter management of orbital activity.
https://www.criticalcomms.com.au/content/industry/news/orbital-traffic-surges-as-13-000-active-satellites-recorded-540086535
Sourced from the Critical Comms Web e-zine and summarised by Arthur Inglis.
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Regular VK7 gatherings an d events over the coming months:
VK7 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. Plus VK7AX International SSTV Gateway connected to VK7RJG for the duration of the net.
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.
NTARC 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.
NTARC Technical night session - Wednesday 12th November from 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
VK7 Events:
REAST - 5th November - Perspectives on Australian Radio with Phil Tyson from SPAT - 7:30pm QD Clubrooms live only
REAST - 12th November - EMR Safety Quiz - Forum Night from 7:30pm in QD Clubrooms and Streamed.
VK7 - 15th November - Miena Hamfest - Community Hall Miena from 10am
WICEN - 15/16 November - Scout Clark Trophy Event - Oatlands
REAST - 3rd December - End of Year BBQ from Noon for the WAGs and from 6pm for the WEGs in the Queens Domain Clubrooms - Not Streamed!
NTARC - 4 December - Christmas Dinner at the Iron Horse Bar and Grill located at 468 Westbury Rd, Prospect Vale.
REAST - 7 December - 23CM QSO Party - 10 Year Birthday - on air from 10am.
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7WW
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 & HFCB24: VK7FMAC
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C - Digital Group
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A big thank you to everyone who contributed to and supported this weekâ€Ös broadcast of the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
Thatâ€Ös it for this week! If you missed the live transmission, remember you can always catch the rebroadcast Tuesday at 8:00pm on VK7RAA in the North, VK7RHT, and UHFCB24/HFCB24 in the South.
Got news, stories, or updates to share? Weâ€Öd love to hear from you! Send them to vk7arnews(at)gmail.com by Friday 9pm. You can also join the conversation on our VK7 Amateur Radio News Groups.io page.
groups.io/g/vk7arnews
Stay tuned now for callbacks on this frequency, with each relay station using their own callsign.
On behalf of the VK7 News Team, this is Idris, VK7ZIR, wishing you 73, good DX, and a great week ahead!
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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