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To : BCAST@VKNET
Text edition: VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 4 August 2019
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 4th of August 2019. This broadcas
This broadcast utilises repeaters around VK7 and the following HF rebroadcast s
On 3.670 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH
On 7.140 MHz by Justin, VK7TW
On 14.130 MHz Not known at the time of writing
On 28.525 MHz by Tony, VK7VKT
On DMR Talk Group 5 by Clayton, VK7ZCR
On D-Star Reflector 091 by Roger VK7HRW
This broadcast is repeated on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RTC in th
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QSL NEWS
Herman reports a small number of cards were received on Wednesday 5 July.
These have been sorted and added to those listed in the email version of the br
If you have any questions about QSL Cards being held, Herman can be contacted b
email vk7bureau @ wia.org.au
73 from Herman
 
AB, ABY, AC, CAN (FOR RT0C), AD, AG, AN(9N), AP
BBB, BO
CC
DD, DG, DW, DX (for E7/VK4DX), DZ
EE, EFA
FG, FLAR, FRJG
GK, GN, GM, GR, GZ
HAH, HCK, HDM, HRS, HVK
JB, JJ, JJJ
KH
LC, LH, LLJ
MA, MBD, MD, MHZ, MO
NC, NF, NRF, NSE, NWQ
PSJ
RN, ROY
TCE, TS (for VK9LS), TU
VH (VI7ANZAC), VIP, VR, VZ
WC, WLH
XDM, XX
YUM
ZA, ZGK, ZX
VI7COW, VI70HI, VI7JIS, VI7KCD, VI7LER, VI70MI
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WIA Annual Conference 2020
Call for Presentations
At the WIA Annual Conference in Sydney it was announced that the 2020 WIA Annua
The theme is Antarctic Gateway and so the tours and visits during the weekend a
This is a request for anyone who would be prepared to give a presentation on th
The presentations slots are 30 to 40 minutes in length with 5 to 10 minutes of
If you have a topic and or presentation or just an idea for one then please con
Look forward to hearing from you.
(73, Justin, VK7TW)
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DIGITAL NEWS
Big news. We now have a new D-Star reflector located in Hobart, ref091
This is an Australia only working reflector at the time of this notice. The das
http://ref091.dstargateway.org
Clayton, VK7ZCR
Scott, VK7HSE says "I've linked VK7RAD (70cm) to it so those who have D-Star ca
DMR
The Tasmanian Sunday morning broadcast has moved to the new talk group set for
If anyone needs a hand with a code plug, you can get hold of clayton on 0466 58
email clayton7008 @ gmail.com
Here is a link for code plugs for the GD77 and software for the MD380
http://vinaka.com.au/index_files/Page1343.htm
73 Clayton, VK7ZCR
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RD contest 2019
Hello all. This is Vince Henderson, VK7VH. During the last few years, I have ba
Every VK7 ham should be proud of the fact that we have taken out the RD Contest
It is time to put a pencil in your hand.
The contest date and time is set to start at 0300 UTC (our local time is 1.00pm
I encourage every Amateur Radio operator in Tasmania to give the 2019 RD contes
The most important thing is to submit a log. Even if you only make 10 contacts,
If you make more than 100 contacts, your log submission must be in electronic f
One such piece of software is called VKCL log. It is one of the best and prefer
If you have HF capability, just use the frequencies on the bands you have avail
Let me tell you about a simple way of making many contacts within a few minutes
Will you commit to making at least 10 contacts for the 2019 RD contest? I do ho
I have just moved house and only have VHF and UHF capabilities. Even so, I will
To those that made a concerted effort during the 2018 RD Contest, thank you. Yo
Most importantly, the RD contest remembers those that have served and those tha
This is Vince Henderson, VK7VH. Thank you for listening and I look forward to w
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RAOTC Broadcast for August 2019
As mentioned in the National Bulletin, the monthly edition Radio Amateurs Old T
This month features a total of 4 articles, 2 of historic maritime interest, one
An historic schooner is undergoing renovation. In the 1920s the vessel concerne
The second feature looks at an attempt by an amateur operator as she attempts t
The next contributor describes how legacy radio equipment can be used for digit
The final item is taken from Cosmos Magazine entitled: ΓÇÿInto the Groove ΓÇô W
As usual this will all go to air in VK7 on the first Monday in the month at 7:3
The date this month happens to be August 5. Call backs will follow on both netw
73, Peter VK7PD
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News from the North West
Chat And Show Group Gathering
The next gathering is on September 7th at the Penguin Sports Centre, Ironcliffe
I always ask for a small plate for afternoon tea and do appreciate the past con
If you have anything to show us that is old or something new that you have buil
Everyone welcome
Shirl VK7HSC
NWTR&TVG
NWTR&TVG currently do not have an operational web site, but are developing a ne
Regards, VK7EV, News Officer, NWRTVG
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News from the North
SOTA and WWFF Parks and Reserves Group
Meeting times are from 10:30am on Monday and Friday At Glebe Gardens Cafe, 166
For more details contact Al on Mobile: 0417 354 410.
73, Al, VK7AN
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Northern Tasmanian Amateur Radio Club Incorporated
www.ntarc.net   
We had a fantastic roll up last Friday for the coffee session. Endless tea and
I was asked at Friday coffee about the NTARC website. I can assure you work is
We now hand over to NTARC President Idris VK7ZIR for his report on the clubΓÇÖs
Round up of Wednesday 31 July technical ΓÇô ΓÇ£We started off with Peter VK7KPC
The World Scout Jamboree was active from 22nd July to 1st August 2019 from the
The Jamboree site was temporary home to 45,000 scouts from many countries and i
Since this World Jamboree was hosted by North America, the call sign selected w
Peter also had a unique home-brew antenna to show, made out of 5mm hard-line be
Thanks for those items Peter, very interesting.
With his aforementioned analyser, Colin demonstrated his project of a UHF Yagi.
Idris VK7ZIR had brought in some very old valves he had found in the back of a
Peter VK2MPK was there to give us an update on the progress of the Cattle Hill
Until next week, 73, Idris VK7ZIRΓÇ¥
Thank you Idris. Great to see another good roll up and an interesting night aga
Working bee ΓÇô Saturday 10 August. Yes, it is that time again and some houseke
Skywarmer needs a power point installed closer to it and I am told that our ele
Coming events
Technical sessions ΓÇô The next session will be on Wednesday 7th August and wil
August general meeting ΓÇô Wednesday 14th August. Meeting to commence at 19:30
Equine event - NTARC has been invited to provide Safety Comms at the Jolly Lett
Our Safety Communications Coordinator, Norm VK7KTN, tells us that the course ha
email at safetycomms.ntarc @ gmail.com
or at coffee mornings. Scottsdale is a pleasant drive from Launceston so why no
Social non meeting dinner ΓÇô Wednesday 28th August. Venue The Commercial Hotel
ypmaxwell @ bigpond.com or ntarc.emails @ gmail.com
or let me know at coffee sessions. As of Friday, we have 24 acceptances. The ta
Coffee mornings ΓÇô A reminder that our twice-weekly coffee sessions are normal
Please remember that aside from the good company, freely offered philosophical
Please demonstrate your appreciation of all the effort that goes into operating
Finally
A reminder to all members that if you have any items of news you would like add
ntarc.emails @ gmail.com
However, it would be appreciated if any news could be sent no later than 17:00
That gives all a chance to get the NTARC segment together and off to Hobart in
As always, I look forward to seeing you at Rocherlea.
73, Yvonne VK7FYMX, Secretary NTARC Inc     
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NEWS FROM THE SOUTH
Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania
www.reast.asn.au
https://www.facebook.com/reasttas/
Southern Repeater Update
Last Sunday, VK7ΓÇÖs ZBX, ZMS, BEN, ZCR, FPCL and SD carried out some well over
73, Damien, VK7SD, REAST Repeater Coordinator.
VK7RAD DMR Update
Important information for those people using DMR in the south of the state - th
Updated Code Plugs will be available from the REAST Website, under information,
https://www.reast.asn.au/information/irlp-echolink-dmr/
Antenna Kits Available
Ben VK7BEN still have a number of End-Fed and Satellite Moxon kits available af
Ben Short ben @ vk7ben.id.au |
http://www.vk7ben.id.au | Twitter: @bcshort
REAST August Presentation
Save the date
We are lucky to have Ian MacIntosh back for a fantastic presentation and demo o
The history of VR will be included from the 1960s and the players in this space
Ian will show the technology he has built up over his time experimenting with V
During the presentation and demonstration there will be many forays into the re
This looks to be a fantastic night and we hope to see you up on the Queen's Dom
73, Justin, VK7TW
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DATV Experimenter's Night Wrap-Up
We welcomed a new visitor in Julius along last Wednesday night. Julius learned
We started the night with Rex VK7MO who brought along his Grid Dip Oscillator t
Justin VK7TW then demo'd the NanoVNA that arrived in the post from China during
Rex then gave a presentation on 10 and 24GHz terrestrial microwave contacts and
Justin also bought along his 10GHz white box transverter to show the modificati
The other interesting box Justin bought along was a control box for an automati
We finished off the night with videos from Honeysuckle Creek tracking station d
We go into recess for a fortnight as this Wednesday night is a presentation nig
See you there, 73, Justin, VK7TW
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REAST Training
The next training session is scheduled for Saturday September 14th.
73 Reg VK7KK 
assessor@reast.asn.au
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Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months:
Regular gatherings:
SOTA Group ΓÇô Monday and Friday Coffee Sessions from 10:30am at Glebe Gardens
NTARC - Monday and Friday Coffee Sessions from 10am, Technical Sessions on Wedn
REAST ΓÇô Wednesday Afternoon Group meets from Noon and the Experimenters Night
REAST ΓÇô MICROWAVE QSO Party ΓÇô following after the Sunday broadcast on 1296.
Events:
RAOTC Broadcast Monday 5th 1930 RAA/RTC - 2030 ATV Ulverstone
REAST ΓÇô August 7 ΓÇô Oculus Rift and Virtual Reality Demonstrations with Ian
NTARC Saturday 10th August Working Bee
NTARC Wednesday 14th August General Meeting
RD Contest - 17th and 18th August
NTARC 24th August Memorial Ride Scottsdale
NTARC - Wednesday 28 August. Venue The Commercial Hotel, corner Cimitiere and G
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekΓÇÖs broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7ZIR
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and NWTR&TVG
80m: VK7JGD
40m: VK7ALH
20m: VK7FB
10m: VK7VKT
DMR: Talk Group 5 VK7ZCR
D-Star: Reflector 091 VK7HRW
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This broadcast is repeated on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RTC in th
Thanks 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 just missed VK7WI, next week the National WIA new
Items for the broadcast can be emailed to
vk7arnews @ gmail.com
Further information about the broadcast can be found at the VK7 Amateur Radio N
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. C
From the VK7 Amateur Radio News, it is 73 from Rick, VK7RI.
(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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