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VK7 Amateur Radio News 23Nov25
Text edition:
VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS
SUNDAY 23rd 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 Justin, VK7TW, 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 – Garry, VK7JGD
28.525 MHz – Tony VK7VKT
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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Miena Hamfest
Last Saturday 15th November, we held the Miena Ham fest at the Miena Community Centre, at the Great Lakes in Central Tasmania.
The expected rain disappeared, and we had absolutely glorious weather for the event.
104 Amateurs attended the Ham fest, with a good mix from North West, North and Southern Tasmania. There certainly was plenty of radio equipment up for sale, with 16 tables full.
It was great to have Andrew VK7DW and Mat VK7MAT set up a display of radio equipment antennas and other items, used for SOTA, POTA, Parks and WWFF activations, and Linda VK7QP and Martin VK7GN for the Alara stand. Two parties of amateurs, intended to activate Parks on leaving the venue. The Miena Community Centre volunteers, put on a great spread for morning and afternoon tea, as well as a delicious lunch.
The winners of the lucky door prizes were, Harry VK7HXT, winning a preprogrammed dual band handheld, VK7ALH Ross and VK7ARG Rob, both winning Jaycar gift vouchers and Graeme VK7KT winning a bottle of wine donated by Geoff VK7GW, from his Sterling Heights vineyards. A Raffle for the Barren Tier repeater group, was won by Tony VK7AK, winning a HF antenna donated by Al VK7AN. The Miena Community Centres Ian Bessel, who is the green house manager, invited attendees to view the ground breaking geo thermal battery greenhouse an initiative by the Centre. It received funding from the Tasmania Community Fund, to build the greenhouse. This allows the growing of vegetables all year-round, allowing community members to purchase fresh cheap vegetables, as well as allowing the isolated community somewhere to chat and has mental health benefits. Some attendees had a cold beer to wind down after the event, which went down very well. I would like to thank Dick VK7DIK and Dave VK7OB, for setting up the hall Friday, and then packing up Saturday arvo. Peter VK7PD for supplying the PA System for the day, Geoff VK7GW for his door prize, the many amateurs who turned up and made it a great day, and the great assistance from Lil and the Miena Community Centre members. After Hall rental and lucky door prizes, we ended up with a surplus of $157.00 which will be donated to the Miena Childrenâ€Ös Christmas Party. Pics of the event can be found on the VK7 Amateur Radio Face Book page.
73, Eric VK7EV & Dave VK7OB
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Statewide SSTV Nights
A quiet net night that saw the following participants, VK7s – FGGT, ZGK, ZAB, TW, OO, ZCF and EV all sharing nearly forty photos.
The main themes were:
The Scoutâ€Ös Sir Ernest Clark Trophy at Oatlands last weekend. Some scout participation badges and the radio HQ that was active overnight with a blazing fire pot to make it enjoyable
The recent Miena Ham Fest with many tables including a display of 3D print antenna parts
Whisky drinking adults and children
Other highlights were:
Hot Rods and vintage cars
Coming home from Heathrow
The Analemmatic Sundial or commonly known as the “Sundial of Human Involvement” at Torquay in Victoria
Artificial Intelligence and people that donâ€Öt inspire you
A 6 metre Yagi intertwined with an HF Hex beam
Ham Clock the monitoring tool for radio operators
A stump of Echidnas
And 73 from a catâ€Ös tangled whisker detector
This night there was no International SSTV but Tony will connect the gateway 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.
Please remember not to send any copy right photos.
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 21 November 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 me your QTH address so I can either mail them out or deliver on an opportunity basis.
Email to westyh(at)ozemail.com.au
I have had questions about how to use the outwards QSL Bureau. The first prerequisite for using the outwards bureau is that you must be a financial member of the WIA. The peak body representing all Australian Amateurs at the National and International level with regards to things related to our hobby. If you are not a WIA member you will have to send your cards direct to the station worked or use another method for confirming your QSO.
73 Herman VK7HW
Manager WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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Sorted Cards held at 25 Oct 2025 ( Any errors in the listing are mine, I sometimes miss culling a call sign)
AA, AAC, AAD, AAE, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, AC, ACE, ACG, ACN, ADE, AED, AG(2014, 2016), AGC, AHT, AIJ, AIR, AJC, AJP, AKK, ALARA, ALZ, AM, AN, ANC, AO, AP, APZ, AQ, AS, ATH, AXZ, AY
BA, BB, BBB, BD, BEN, BO, BPV, BT, BU, BYE
CA, CBK, CBR, C/GH, CC, CH/T, CJ, CK, CL, CMV, CTV, CV, CW, CWB, CX
DAN, DBX, DC, DD, DG, DHT, DI, DIK, DM, DN, DO, DP, DQ, DR, DT, DV, DW, DX, DY, DZ
EA, EE, EG, EI, EK, EKA, EM, ER
FAA, FADZ, FALX (alx), FAZZ, FCIA, FG, FGGT, FKLW, FLAR, FMI, FPRN, FRJ, FRJG, FTAS, FTR
G, GA, GC, GEL, GGZ, GH/C, GL, GM, GN, GOP, GR, GS, GU, GZ
HBR, HCH, HCK, HDE, HDM, HDX, HH, HL, HOB, HPD, HRS, HSA, HSC, HSD, HSE, HSJ, HSO
HZ
IAN, ID, IK, IR, IS
JA, JAB, JAZ, JB, JCR, JGD, JOK, JON, JP, JS, JW, JX
KAC, KAM, KBA, KD, KE, KDO, KJ, KK, KKR, KL, KO, KR, KRJ, KT
LA, LDH, LL, LLL, LM, LT, LVH, LW
M, MA, MAD, MAG, MBD, MD, MEL, MET, MHZ, MI, MJ, MOO, MR, MRS, MS, MV
NA, NB, NC, ND, NEC, NET, NFI, NG, NIK, NJB, NRF, NRT, NRX, NSE, NSS, NTE, NVH, NW, NWT
OB, OO, OR, OW
PAF, PBD, PD, PDJ, PKJ, PO, POL, PRN, PSH, PSJ, PSZ, PW
QP
RA, RB, RG, ROY, RW
SD, SG(vi7SG), SIX, SN, STO, SV, SW, SZ
TA, TCE, TED, TK, TM, TO, .TUX, TX, TZ
UJ, UK, UT
VA, VAC, VAO, VAZ, VDC, VEK, VH, VIP, VM, VR, VTM
WA, WC, WL, WN, WO, WUU, W (VJ7W), WX, WZ
XTC, XV, XX
Y, YN
ZA, ZBX, ZE, ZGK, ZJJ, ZK, ZM, ZR, ZT, ZTA, ZX
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club
Bi Monthly Meeting
The next club meeting will be commencing at 1.30pm on Saturday 6th December 2025 at our usual venue, the Scout Hall, 73 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone. afternoon tea will also be held.
Members are encouraged to bring items for show & tell, and club rooms are open till 6pm for members to socialise.
A small plate of afternoon tea would be appreciated, we have Tea, Coffee etc available for members and guests. Visitors are most welcome to attend.
If you have any cold or flu symptoms , or are unwell , or been in contact with a confirmed COVID case, then please do not attend the meeting.
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
Last October Ross VK7ALH, brought in a Drake T-4XB, HF transmitter during a club technical night, a piece of archival equipment from his collection. It was one of those pieces of equipment that has that classic “eye appeal” about it. Once the outer cover was removed, it revealed its most striking feature, a glorious copper plated chassis! This unit was part of the T-4X series and was intended to pair with the R-4 receiver.
Fortuitously Ross came across an SPR-4 for sale, so naturally he purchased it and brought it into the club rooms. It was also manufactured in the late-sixties or early-seventies along with its twin. This model was a bit of a pivotal moment for Drake as the SPR-4 was the companyâ€Ös first fully solid-state general coverage receiver, marking a significant leap from tube-based designs. It stayed in production until 1978. Like its twin it still had its elegant analogue design and nostalgic incandescent backlighting appearance, but it didnâ€Öt have a copper plated chassis! However it did have 28 transistors, a superheterodyne triple-conversion design and a Long Wave Band to help make up for it, Hi-Hi. This model has a secret feature, the inclusion of a rubber bung covering a small hole in the lid. Directly under this hole, way down on the chassis, is a 6.5mm, headphone or guitar, style socket mounted on the chassis. Once the bung is removed a direction finder loop antenna can be inserted and pushed down towards the chassis and into the socket. The socket acts as a bearing and a 360 degree swivel point for the loop antenna, quite an ingenious and simple setup.
I donâ€Öt know how he finds them, but this one was also in absolute mint condition, thank you for the update Ross.
On the same club room technical night we were once again lucky enough to have a presentation by Colin VK7ZCF on the basics of 2 and 3 Dimensional CAD or Computer Aided Design, through to preparation for 3D printing.
Using FreeCAD version 2 as his designing software, Colin walked us through the steps of going from a blank 2D page, drawing a rectangle, dimensioning it then giving it a third dimension of thickness. It could then be rotated and turned at will. Colin then went on to show drillings through the object, both partial and full. He then moved up a gear and included rebates, radius on corners and edges as well as counter-sinking and threading of drillings. Once having being satisfied by our creation Colin saved the file and imported it into the next stage, preparation for 3D printing.
Preparation is accomplished by “slicer” software, the software that literally divides your object up into steps of the thickness of the hot filament being laid down in about 0.2 mm slices. Thatâ€Ös the concept but in theory it also has to consider how to put all the internal printed support honeycombed structure to give the object support for the walls and overall rigidity. We also covered sacrificial honeycomb that is used to hold up sections that have to be printed in mid-air, this honeycomb is removed after the print is completed. Colin used slicer software that was supplied with his particular Ender printer for our demonstration. We didnâ€Öt actually print our creation on the night but we now have the understanding and the method. If you went to Miena last weekend you would have seen a table of Colinâ€Ös handiwork.
From the presentation the key take home concepts were:
For beginners, reference everything from the 2 Dimensional X and Y axis crossings.
Start with a 2 Dimensional sketch as this is easily adjusted or modified.
Designs can be built from downloadable 2 and 3D sketches and are possibly alterable for your specific requirements before slicing.
In FreeCAD, constraints define relationships between geometry (like lengths, angles, or alignments). When a sketch is fully constrained, meaning all degrees of freedom are locked down, the geometry turns green.
In your sketch is showing green constraints, this is FreeCADâ€Ös way of telling you the sketch is stable and mathematically consistent and wonâ€Öt do funny things unexpectedly.
And for 3D printing:
Prototyping mode, where all the walls and inner strength webbing is printed at a minimum to conserve filament and time.
Prototyping is intended for proof of concept and to make sure that everything does indeed fit.
Once all the dimensions and bugs are figuratively ironed out, the final full strength printing can be undertaken, but remember the finished printing could take quite a few hours.
An excellent presentation Colin, it certainly created intense interest during the evening and I am sure will followed up later with some “deep dives” into CAD and 3D printing.
A reminder for the NTARC Christmas dinner that is now less than a month away, 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 and RSVP to the secretary at: secretary@ntarc.net or jot your name and number of places required on the registration sheet next to the sign-in register at the club rooms.
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 26th 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/
WICEN News - Scouting Clark Trophy 2025
The 2025 Sir Ernest Clark Trophy once again proved just how crucial amateur radio is when young people head bush for 24 hours of Scouting challenge. This long-running event, now more than 90 years old, brought together seven self-managing Scout Patrols and around 60 Scouts and Leaders at Rockton, west of Oatlands. With camping, navigation, construction, hygiene, first aid and much more on the program, the Clark Trophy depends on reliable communications to run safely, efficiently and with the kind of calm oversight only radio can deliver.
This yearâ€Ös site, generously hosted by the Fish family, offered the perfect terrain for a radio-heavy event. A high central hill provided an excellent vantage point for the amateur radio headquarters, allowing operators to monitor handheld UHFCB patrol radios across the entire property. Scouts used those radios to move from activity point to activity point, reporting their progress, locations and camp coordinates using GPS, maps and basic radio procedure trained ahead of time.
Amateur operators maintained a three-channel system: two UHFCB channels for activity and patrol traffic, and a dedicated 2-metre amateur frequency linking headquarters with base. Both HQ and base ran 24-hour coverage, logging every transmission, providing location checks, and standing ready for emergency calls that, thankfully, never came. Throughout the night and day, leaders frequently checked on patrol positions, and radio operators were able to provide accurate SitReps and campsite details to keep scoring and inspections moving smoothly.
With all patrols completing most of the challenges, the event wrapped up with a well-earned BBQ, a debrief, and a parade and presentation ceremony. The Lindisfarne Scout Group claimed the 2025 Clark Trophy and Flag, and of course, every participant walked away with a badge â€ö including the radio operators who helped keep the whole adventure safe, connected and running without a hitch.
A huge thank you to Michael VK7MRS, Randall VK7VWK, Ollie VK7NFI and Justin VK7TW.
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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 Sunday 7 December, VK7 marks a significant microwave milestone: the 10th Anniversary of the 23 cm QSO Party. To celebrate, weâ€Öre encouraging as many stations as possible to get on air and help deliver record participation. Following the event, a historical and results-based article is planned for Amateur Radio magazine to capture a decade of progress, experimentation and community building.
The QSO Party takes place each Sunday at 10 am, immediately after the VK7WI broadcast, on 1296.15 MHz FM. Two groups participate: one in the greater Hobart area and another in the greater Launceston area. Once the FM activity concludes, Hobart and Launceston stations attempt contacts using Q65-60B on 1296.2 MHz, with Hobart transmitting first period and Launceston second.
The idea began almost ten years ago when a handful of Hobart operators dusted off dormant 23 cm gear and aimed homebrew antennas toward kunanyi/Mt Wellington. During a REAST BBQ, between sizzling sausages and signal-strength debates, someone suggested a simple post-broadcast 23 cm QSO get-together to test coverage and spark improvements. The challenge was accepted. On 6 December 2015, Murray VK7ZMS set up on the summit as the inaugural control station. A follow-up discussion at the DATV night three days later confirmed the verdict: it worked, it was enjoyable, and it should become a weekly habit. The first report listed VK7ZMS, VK7MO, VK7BEN, VK7KAJ, VK7ZL, VK7OO and VK7JG, with VK7TW and VK7HRS listening in. By the following week there were nine stations active and Danny VK7HDM joined the growing group, though the control station was missing due to a far higher-priority commitment: Murrayâ€Ös daughterâ€Ös birthday.
A decade on, the small Sunday experiment has grown into a vibrant community. Around fifteen stations now take part each week, and there are forty-seven 23 cm-capable amateur operators in Southern Tasmania alone, with more active in the North. The QSO Party has mapped countless microwave paths, inspired new antenna builds, strengthened operating skills and quietly lifted 23 cm capability across VK7.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/10-years-of-the-23cm-qso-party/
73, Rex, VK7MO
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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 6 burner BBQ that was delivered on Wednesday night 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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January 2026 - Huge Carboot Sale and BBQ
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/huge-carboot-sale-sausage-sizzle/
REAST will be holding a huge amateur radio carboot sale in the Queens Domain compound from 11am on Sunday 18th January 2025.
Want to sell something – it will cost you $10 to setup your carboot then you can sell as much as you want – all profit goes to you.
There will be a Sausage Sizzle on the day with Snags and Bread at $3 and Burgers and Bread at $5 – Soft drinks available $2 per can.
No need to book – just turn up.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/huge-carboot-sale-sausage-sizzle/
73, REAST Committee
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February 2026 - Interpreting Propagation Tools and Space Weather Reports
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/february-presentation-interpreting-propagation-tools-and-space-weather-reports/
Ever wondered what MUF, TEC or what sporadic-es are when you look at the space weather prediction charts?
Our February 2026 presentation night is for you. We have Roger Harrison VK2ZRH to guide us through real science and practical techniques behind understanding radio propagation and space weather. With decades of experience, including his time at the Ionospheric Prediction Service (IPS), Roger brings significant expertise in this space (pardon intended!).
This presentation will unpack the tools and data sources amateurs rely on every day: MUF maps, ionosonde charts, solar indices, TEC plots, WSPR datasets, and much more. Whether you're chasing DX, planning portable operations, experimenting with digital modes or trying to understand why your favourite band just vanished, this session will give you the skills to read the sky like a pro.
This session will be in person and streamed from 7:30pm in Queens Domain clubrooms.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/february-presentation-interpreting-propagation-tools-and-space-weather-reports/
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:
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 PLEASE DO ASAP as we need to get Assessment packs together before the day.
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 News
Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution
From November 14, 2025 the Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites.
TLE bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/
(AMSAT News Service)
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Regular VK7 gatherings and 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 26th 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 - 3rd December - End of Year BBQ from Noon for the WAGs and from 6pm for the WEGs in the Queens Domain Clubrooms.
NTARC - 4 December - Christmas Dinner at the Iron Horse Bar and Grill located at 468 Westbury Rd, Prospect Vale.
NWTARC - 6 December - Bimonthly club meeting from 1.30pm at Scout Hall, 73 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone.
REAST - 7 December - 23CM QSO Party - 10 Year Birthday - on air from 10am.
REAST - 18 January 2026 - Huge Carboot Sale and BBQ from 11am after broadcast in the Queens Domain Compound.
REAST - 4 February 2026 - Interpreting Propagation Tools and Space Weather Reports with VK2ZRH from 7:30pm in QD clubrooms and streamed.
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7FRN
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTARC, WCRG, NWCRRA, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC
160m: VK7GS
80m: VK7JGD
40m: VK7DG
20m: Any Takers
10m: VK7ALH
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 Justin, VK7TW, 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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