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VK7 Amateur Radio News 28Sep25
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 28th September 2025
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News.
This was first broadcast on Sunday, September, 28th, 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 Fran, VK7FRN.
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 the digital group.
On Medium and high frequency rebroadcasts thanks to our dedicated operators:
1.862 MHz by Justin, VK7TW
3.670 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
7.140 MHz by Dale, VK7DG
14.130 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH
28.525 MHz by Tony VK7VKT and
UHF CB Channel 24 hosted by Mark, VK7FMAC and HF CB Channel 24 (11m) hosted by Stephen, VK7SME both in the Hobart area.
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 and HFCB24 in Southern VK7.
Thank you for tuning in and enjoy the broadcast!
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Silent Key
Kay Denton
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Kay Denton.
Kay passed away peacefully, on Thursday the 25th of September 2025, surrounded by family, after an all too short remission. Although not an amateur radio operator, Kay was the partner of Peter VK7KPC.
Peter and Kay had recently moved back to South Australia, after being in Tasmania for nearly twenty years. The stay in Tasmania was originally only meant to be a temporary work transfer for Peter. They liked Tasmania so much they decided to stay and lived in Evandale.
Kay has been a long time member of NTARC and joined along with Peter soon after they arrived. You may not have ever heard Kay on air but everyone who has ever been to an NTARC social event or club morning coffee would recognise the voice, as she was always part of the dedicated few assisting and cooking behind the scenes.
Whenever Jota/Joti came around you always knew that after the long day, and all the participants had departed, the volunteers would be in for Kayâ€Ös phenomenal Tuna Mornay treat for tea, hopefully followed by Jelly cake for dessert. This was of course after we had been sustained during the day with scones and sausage rolls. Then there was Kay and Peterâ€Ös “special” fruit cake recipe that came out whenever club members were assisting at Equine Endurance Rides which was always eagerly devoured, HI-HI.
On behalf of NTARC, the Committee wish to pass on our condolences to Peter and family including Bijou their little dog. You will be greatly missed by all.
Vale Kay (SK).
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WIA News
Amateur Radio Magazine
The September/October 2025 edition of Amateur Radio magazine is absolutely full of VK7!
Thanks to Dale VK1DSH who called out the Tassie Ham-E-Con there is international exposure through one of his ITU Newsletters.
There is a great Tasmanian story about Cygnet Scout Jack VK7JLL who got his amateur radio licence against the odds.
There are pictures of Linda VK7QP in the ALARA column along with Silent Key notices for Anne VK7BYL and Shirley VK7HSC.
Under contesting there are pictures of Peter VK7PD and James VK7JAM, Catherine VK7C (VK7GH) and Nick VK7WW and his WWII equipment in the RD Contest 2024.
In the awards section - Steen Jensen VK7AP is seen prominently as well.
On ya Tassie - punching way above our weight!
https://www.wia.org.au/members/armag/2025/september/
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WWFF, SOTA, POTA and IOTA
Weekly Wrap-Up
Plenty of radio action around VK7 this past week, with activators out in the parks, on the peaks and working the bands for WWFF, POTA and SOTA.
Travis, VK7VXT, and Jim, VK7JZ, headed to ANZAC Park in Lindisfarne for an activation. They operated on both the 15m and 40m bands and successfully logged 11 contacts, which qualified the park for its first recorded activation.
Rodney, VK7HAM, Al, VK7AN and Peter, VK7ZPE, were active from the summit of Bonner Hill, located south of Scottsdale, on Wednesday. The hill rises to 643 meters and is covered with dense vegetation, with only limited access available to reach the activation zone. Despite the challenging terrain, the team successfully set up and operated on the 40m band. Al and Rodney were first to activate the summit back in November 2022.
73, Matt, VK7MAT
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Statewide SSTV Nights
Another busy net night that saw the following participants, VK7s – EV, ZAB, AX, OO, TW, ZCF and KT all sharing over fifty photos.
The main themes were:
Boats – A paddle steamer on the Murray River
The “Red Boat” on Arthurs River, the West Coast
A Victorian steam powered launch, the SL Luxor, as seen at many Wooden Boats Festivals
The 50th anniversary of Pink Floydâ€Ös “Wish You Were Here” album that was released 2 years after the “Dark Side Of The Moon” album – Does that make you feel old?
A 1296 MHz bow tie antenna and a power divider as presented at a recent NTARC club night
How to use the RSGB EMR calculator as presented at the last REAST Presentation night
Other highlights were:
A “Democracy Manifest” T-shirt that was inspired by a legendary news video clip that showed Queensland police arresting a man at a restaurant and the humorous dialogue. This incident is also know in pop culture as the “Succulent Chinese Meal” meme
A single board computer with an RTL-SDR dongle
A neat DC distribution unit
Australian map showing the tracking of Weather balloons
The advantage of being over 50 and a Grumpy Old Man
And what would Jesus do?
Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV International Gateway and VK7s exchanged photos with PC1K and PD5JTB in the Netherlands and DO1ORG in Germany. Please 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 6:30pm 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 SSTV 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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Miena Hamfest
After a hiatus since 2018, the Miena Hamfest is returning on
Saturday, 15th November 2025! Join us at the Miena Community Centre, nestled in the beautiful Great Lakes of Central Tasmania, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
On the day, enjoy snags, burgers, hotdogs, tea, coffee, and cordialâ€öand yes, the bar opens at 3 pm! Bring along anything youâ€Öd like to sell, browse operating amateur radio setups, and check out displays from organisations supporting the amateur radio community. Some suppliers are expected to attend too!
Entry is just $5, and itâ€Ös your chance to buy, sell, chat, and finally meet those you usually only talk to on air. Come for a feed, a natter, and a fantastic day out in a stunning location.
Mark your calendars!
73,
Eric VK7EV & Dave VK7OB
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QSL News
Inwards QSL Bureau Information
The current list of QSL Cards held by the VK7 Inwards Bureau as at 26 Sep is 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 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
73 Herman VK7HW
Manager WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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Sorted Cards held at 26 Sep 2025 ( Any errors in the listing are mine, I sometimes miss culling a call sign)
AA, AAC, AAD, AAE, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, ACE, AD, 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, 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, GOP, GR, GU, GZ
HCH, HCK, HDE, HDM, HDX, HL, HOB, HRS, HSA, HSC, HSD, HSE, HSJ, HSO
HZ
IAN, ID, 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, NMH, NRF, NRT, 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, WT, WUU, W, WX
XTC, XV
Y, YN
ZA, ZBX, ZGK, ZJJ, ZK, ZM, ZT, ZX
Following cards were left/seen in the box at WAGS 24 Sep 25
- AZ, HH, HVK, MAT, RR/4, STO, TO, ZTA
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club Inc.
Bi Monthly Meeting
Please note our meeting isnâ€Öt on the usual first Saturday in October, as Club Members are providing Radio Comms for the Bakers Beach Scenic Challenge endurance ride on Saturday 4th October
The next club meeting will be commencing at 1.30pm on Saturday 11th October 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 the club rooms are open until 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.
Brenton VK7HP is hoping to do a show and tell on some 70cm and 23cm antennas he is building for his QTH.
73, Eric VK7EV, News Officer
NWTARC
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NWCRRA News
VK7RWC out of isolation with a restored link to VK7
The North West Coast Radio Repeater Association has linked the West Coast's main repeater to the Allstar VoIP network. VK7RWC on Mount Read near Rosebery, joined the NWCRRA ASL3 hub in Burnie with node number 1732. Association president Dion VK7DB upgraded the repeater and installed the temporary 4G router over two recent days of wild west coast weather. Dion battled extreme conditions on the summit with deep snow and driving sleet obscuring the hut that houses commercial radio stations and VK7RWC.
The Repeater's internet link was patched through the association's VPN which bypasses the need for it to have its own static IP address. Plans are already underway to harden the internet link with a fiber optic cable and a permanent IP. Formerly isolated West Coast amateurs have already been making contacts all over the North West Coast and RHT in Hobart via the AllStar portal. Once again, the association has combined technical expertise and adventurous mountain climbing bravery to provide continuous communication from Rosebery right up to the North West Coast, with repeaters; RAC, RWC, RVP and the Mt Balfour CB repeater.
Upcoming NWCRRA projects include an upgrade to the solar power array on the shack at Mount Balfour, thanks to a generous donation by a North West 4 by 4 club. The antennas on the Table Cape repeater VK7RAC are being upgraded and the St Valentines Peak repeater VK7RVP will once again host the North West Coast Car Club's repeaters for the Australasian Rally Championships in November.
Right across the state, amateur radio operators are connected by the efforts of the NWCRRA, so keep your rigs turned on and tuned in for more updates from the North West Coast Radio Repeater Association.
73, John, VK7KKK
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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 Wednesday night Geri VK2UTE dropped into the NTARC club rooms to say hello. But he ended up staying to watch the live REAST YouTube stream presentation on “How to use the RSGB calculator”. Following the presentation we partook of drinks, food and general calculator implementation chatter around the table. It was great to see you again, we hope you enjoy your last week back in Hobart. With a bit of luck we will see or hear you next trip over.
The clubâ€Ös last technical night was a hands on follow up of the previous weekâ€Ös REAST streamed presentation on the Vector Network Analyser. Itâ€Ös amazing how prevalent these little units have become amongst the amateur fraternity over the last few years, almost as common as a multi-meter. The night got off to a surprise start with the arrival of Brenton VK7HP, who decided to travel down from the North West coast for the VNA evening. He also brought an assortment of antenna related items he had been designing and constructing recently.
He had made a stand-alone 1296 MHz band modular antenna assembly that could be used individually or on a multi arrays. The dual driven radiating elements are constructed using 2 by 9 mm flat copper strapping bent into the classic bow-tie shape. Each radiating element is mounted on a double split quarter wave balun which also incorporates a feed rod which was machined to different diameters providing multi stage impedance matching. The module is interconnected using a QMA RF connector mounted directly on the rear. All this came with pages of calculations and detailed construction details for us to peruse.
For testing on the VNAs we used the version with the single module mounted on a screen back reflector and incorporating a single director element. This was so recently constructed that evidently the paint had only finished drying during the trip over to the club rooms. This little antenna setup demonstrated the various VNA capabilities. It also proved to be very useful demonstrating, in real time, the proximity effect from objects on impedance and Smith chart plots.
Brenton also had a very impressive screen backed quad bay version using these dual driven element assemblies. All this was hand made with the possible exception of the Bunnings, very rigid, wire mesh shelf which was repurposed as an excellent screen backing. Mounted on the rear of the meshing was a four port power divider interconnected to each antenna module with a QMA patch lead. An N type connector was used for the main RF input. The quad power dividers were also made from scratch using copper tubing and rods plus some machined brass blocks. The whole assembly had the feel and looks of a commercial product.
For those interested, QMA connectors are “quick-connect” RF connectors and a variation on the conventional SMA while maintaining the same electrical properties. They are similar to the operation to the pneumatic quick connect air couplers. There is a simple push-and-lock mechanism that secures the connection and you simply pull-back the collar for disconnection, as opposed to a screw thread collar on the conventional SMA. These were used instead of standard SMA connectors because they were extremely cost effective, read that as free, Hi-Hi. Brenton had as many as he wanted simply by de-soldering them from a pile of discarded printed circuit boards. Plus they also came with a heap of recovered suitable short patch leads, a no brainer when it comes to recycling. QMA connectors have been available since 2003 and were extensively used in mobile phone base station equipment over the years. Just for interest N Type connectors are also available as a QN version, for quick release.
The night ended up being a fun, interesting hands on VNA night as well as an excellent show and tell from Brenton.
Mug Order - yes, we are talking about the white mugs for drinking out of, those that have our club logo on one side, personalised with your name and call sign on the other. We are placing another order so if you would like one then please email secretary@ntarc.net to place an order. Please specify what name is to be printed above the call sign. The final price will be about $12 depending on eventual quantity ordered.
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.
NTARC General Meeting - Wednesday 8th October at 7:30 pm. Held at Rocherlea Scout Hall, Archer Street, Rocherlea.
Club Room Technical night – This Wednesday the 1st of October 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/
EME & QTECH
Richard VK7ZBX had a great afternoon in the ARI Italian EME Contest on 10GHz. Working a total of 9 stations including Bata YO2LAM in Romania, Jan PA0PLY in the Netherlands, Mirek OK2AQ in the Czech Republic, Peter OZ1LPR in Denmark, Max SA5IKN in Sweden who was portable in a tent in the rain, Fero OM4XA in the Slovak Republic, Dario IW2FZR, Walter IW2BNA and Mauro IK6CAK all in Italy. Richard met some new friends as well as some old friends. Great DX for 20W and worked right down to 1 degree elevation.
A reminder that QTech 2025 happens on November 1st and 2nd, 2025 at the Kedron Wavell RSL in Brisbane.
The event will be catered by the RSL (Saturday morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, Sunday morning tea). There will be a Saturday evening meal at the one of the RSL restaurants and you can book online at the link on the email edition of the broadcast.
https://events.humanitix.com/qtech-2025]
73, Richard, VK7ZBX
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JOTA - WE NEED YOU
JOTA/JOTI is an annual event that encourages Scouts to get on the air using Amateur Radio and IRC to communicate with other Scouts worldwide.
It is also an excellent opportunity to inspire the next generations of Amateur Radio operators to take up our hobby.
Randall VK7VWK is running an event at the REAST club rooms on the Domain on Saturday Afternoon on the 18th of October 2025.
Timeframe will be sometime between 12:00 and 18:00, depending on the availability of both radio operators and scouts.
I need licensed operators who can operate the club station. Alternatively, you can bring your own gear. If anyone has any specific setups for CW or a foxhunt, that would be great.
You donâ€Öt need to be there the whole afternoon. If you can only make it for an hour or two, I would be most grateful.
If you can help, please contact me at vk7vwk(at)gmail.com.
73, Randall Treloyn, VK7VWK
[Ed] Please note that anyone coming along to help will need to have a Working with Vulnerable People card. Please take a look at the link on the email addition of the broadcast. Get in quick as the card can take up to 4 weeks.
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/rwvp/apply-or-renew/apply
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September Presentation Night
ElectroMagnetic Radiation (EMR) Assessments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkA8iIm9-Io
Every Australian amateur radio operator now has a clear, practical pathway to ensure their station complies with Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) safety requirements.
Last Wednesday night saw a fascinating easy to follow presentation on the simple steps that any amateur radio operator can use to assess their station antennas to check if they meet the EMR safety requirements.
This comprehensive presentation is available on the REAST YouTube Channel along with all the documents you need to complete an assessment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkA8iIm9-Io
The session broke down why EMR safety matters: from legal compliance, to preparing for high-power scientific licences, to furthering your technical knowledge. We then walked through the entire EMR assessment process, backed by simplified tools like the WIA EMR Flowchart and Notes, RSGB EMR Calculator and station record-keeping spreadsheets.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/66bbe6e4bb459f0d409267e1/t/686a84b88f37512d121377f7/1751811256596/EMR+Flowchart+04-11-24.pdf
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/66bbe6e4bb459f0d409267e1/t/686a84f208b58361226ae395/1751811314795/Notes+to+EMR+Flowchart+rev2.pdf
https://www.reast.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Amateur_Radio_Station_EMR_Safety_Management_Book_Guide_02.pdf
https://www.reast.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Blank_Amateur_Radio_Station_Antenna_Systems_Spreadsheet_02.xlsx
https://rsgb.services/public/software/emccalculator/
https://www.reast.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sample_Amateur_Radio_Station_EMR_Safety_Management_Book.pdf
https://www.arpansa.gov.au/regulation-and-licensing/regulatory-publications/radiation-protection-series/codes-and-standards/rpss-1
Whether you're using SSB, FT8, FM or digital modes on HF, VHF, or UHF using a huge range of antennas â€ö this guide shows you how to safely and confidently assess your transmitting antennas.
Special thanks to BDARS, John VK4JBE, the WIA Education Committee, and Phil VK2ASD for their leadership in developing and delivering this training. Clubs and individuals alike are encouraged to explore the WIA Education Training Resources for Clubs
https://www.reast.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Electro-Magnetic-Radiation-Safety-Presentation-20250924.pdf
https://www.wia-education.com.au/resources-for-clubs
73, REAST Committee
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Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group (WEGs)
We are back in the studio this Wednesday night (October 1st) with a follow-up on some interesting Electro Magnetic Radiation (EMR) Assessments, the latest AR & DUBUS Magazines, electromechanical wonderfulness and much more.
On a Wednesday night people start arriving at the night around 6pm and many bring their dinner to enjoy.
There is always much discussion, experimenting, playing, talking, drinking coffee and tea, serious cunning plan development and general amateur radio shenanigans and world problem solving in the clubrooms as well!!
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/
Please note we are currently not broadcasting in DVB-T RF.
See you there or on the stream.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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October Forum Night
All things - Allstar
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-all-things-allstar/
Curious about the AllStar Network and how itâ€Ös revolutionising amateur radio?
Join us for a deep dive into this powerful and flexible linking system that's connecting amateurs around the world like never before!
Whether you're new to AllStar nodes, want to build your own, or are already active and keen to share tips and tricksâ€öthis forum is for you.
Topics include:
What exactly is AllStar and how does it work?
Setting up your own node (hardware/software options)
Linking repeaters and hotspots
Use cases for contests, emergency comms & everyday QSOs
Integration with EchoLink, HamVoIP & more
Bring your questions, experiences, and ideas for an open Q&A and demo session!
AllStar: Itâ€Ös not just a nodeâ€öitâ€Ös your gateway to the world.
Letâ€Ös demystify it together on October 8th 2025 from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and streaming.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-all-things-allstar/
73, REAST Committee
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November Presentation Night
Perspectives on Australian Broadcast Radio
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/perspectives-on-australian-radio/
Phil Tyson from the Sound Preservation Association of Tasmania (SPAT) (https://www.soundpreservation.org.au) will be 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 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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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 25th October 2025.
Standard, Advanced, and Regulations Assessments: Held on alternate months, next is on 29th November 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.
If you are coming along to next weekâ€Ös Assessment day and you havenâ€Öt let Reg know then please do ASAP as we have to get together the assessment packs.
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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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 1st October 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 - 8th October - Forum Night - All things AllStar - from 7:30pm Queens Domain Clubrooms and Streaming
NTARC - 8th October - General Meeting from 7:30 pm in the Rocherlea Scout Hall, Archer Street, Rocherlea.
NWTARC - 11th October - Club Meeting and Show & Tell - from 1:30pm in Scout Hall, 73 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone.
REAST - 5th November - Perspectives on Australian Radio with Phil Tyson from SPAT - 7:30pm QD Clubrooms live only
VK7 - 15th November - Miena Hamfest - Community Hall Miena 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: Any Takers
80m: VK7ALH
40m: VK7JGD
20m: Any Takers
10m: VK7DG
UHFCB24: VK7FMAC
HFCB24: VK7SME
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C - Digital Group
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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 and HFCB24 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 Fran, VK7FRN wishing you 73 and good DX.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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