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Text edition: VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST

FOR SUNDAY 28 July 2019


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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 28th of July 2019. This broadcast

This broadcast utilises repeaters around VK7 and the following HF rebroadcast s

On 3.670 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD

On 7.140 MHz by Mike, VK7FB

On 14.130 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH

On 28.525 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE

On DMR Talk Group 5 by Clayton, VK7ZCR and from today

On D-Star Reflector 091 by Roger VK7HRW ΓÇô welcome Roger.

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EME News
10 GHz EME Beacon

Thanks to Rex VK7MO for passing on this wonderful story about the 10GHz EME Bea

Per Dudek PE1ITR is the person who provides a fantastic facility for the microw

The 10GHz beacon has been repaired and installed. The repair of the PA was done

After installing, Per tried to switch on the beacon, but the water cooling syst

Per checked a day later and the Mum and chicks had moved on so, the beacon is n

http://www.pa0ehg.com/dl0shf_beacon.htm

(Rex, VK7MO via the Moon-net Mailing List) -----------------------------------------------------------

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
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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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DIGITAL NEWS
Reminder ΓÇô D-Star Reflector 091

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

We also welcome Roger Wooley VK7HRW who is putting the VK7 Amateur Radio broadc

Scott, VK7HSE says "I've linked VK7RAD (70cm) to it so those who have D-Star ca DMR

The Tasmanian Sunday morning broadcast will be moving to the new talk group set

This will started today - Sunday 28th July. If anyone needs a hand with a code

email clayton7008 @ gmail.com

Clayton has also put the code plugs for the GD77 and software for the MD380 at

http://vinaka.com.au/index_files/Page1343.htm

(73 Clayton, VK7ZCR) -------------------------------------------------------------------
News from the North West
North West Tasmanian Radio and Television Group (NWTR&TVG)

The NWTR&TVG held a winter luncheon at the Light House hotel on Saturday 20th J

A scrumptious lunch & dessert was enjoyed by those attending, and much lively b

IΓÇÖm assured no one went home hungry and some photos of the event will be post

Regards

(Eric, VK7EV, News Officer)
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Notice of General Meeting

The next meeting of NWTR&TVG will take place at the Scout Hall in Ulverstone on

It was announced to members present at the last meeting that Kevin VK7HKN was g

The usual small plate for afternoon tea will be most welcome and Shirl VK7HSC w

It will be the normal club meeting followed by afternoon tea and a socialising

Friends are welcome to attend if they would like to. Your presence is welcomed.

So, looking forward to seeing you there, at the Scout Hall in Ulverstone on Sat

(Shirl VK7HSC, President) ------------------------------------------------------

Please note that NWTR&TVG currently do not have an operational web site, but ar

Regards,

(Eric VK7EV, News Officer, NWTR&TVG)

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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------
Northern Tasmanian Amateur Radio Club Incorporated

www.ntarc.net

Wow, here we already at the last Sunday of the month and there are only 3 days

Not a great deal has happened in the past week so we have just a couple of new

We now hand over to NTARC President Idris VK7ZIR for his report on the clubΓÇÖs

Round up of Wednesday 24 July technical ΓÇô ΓÇ£It was all go on Wednesday eveni

Using our big screen projector, Peter VK7KPC showed photos of his recent trip t

Peter then showed plots of clubroom antennas he taken couple of weeks ago with

We then viewed the latest TX Factor, episode 23. This included a superficial re

Peter VK2MPK also showed photos of the snow covered landscape on his journey ha

Much discussion ensued around what we had viewed making it a most enjoyable mov

Until next week.

73, Idris VK7ZIRΓÇ¥

Thank you Idris, great to see a full house again. Popcorn sounds a good idea wi

Something a bit different ΓÇô a couple of NTARC members are also members of the

If you are interested in having your name added to the list then pop into the c

The MenΓÇÖs Shed crew are also looking at making a portable fold up outdoor tab Coming events

Technical sessions ΓÇô The next session will be on Wednesday 31 July and will c

August general meeting ΓÇô Wednesday 14 August. Meeting to commence at 19:30 ho

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 has

safetycomms.ntarc @ gmail.com

or at coffee mornings. Scottsdale is a pleasant drive from Launceston so why no

Social non meeting dinner ΓÇô Wednesday 28 August. Venue The Commercial Hotel,

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
WICEN South moves virtual home.

The WICEN web site has been moved, including the repeater map. Unfortunately, t

In the past, the WICEN Tasmania (South) site could be accessed via http://wicen

The new address is https://wicentas.org/ The differences are subtle, especially

If all you want is the repeater map, you can go straight there at the website a

(Roger VK7ARN) ------------------------------------------------------------------
Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania

www.reast.asn.au

https://www.facebook.com/reasttas/
Antenna Kits Available

Ben VK7BEN still have a number of End-Fed and Satellite Moxon kits available af

Email vk7ben @ wia.org.au

if you would like to purchase one of these kits.

Ben Short ben @ vk7ben.id.au | http://www.vk7ben.id.au | Twitter: @bcshort
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REAST August Presentation
Oculus Rift Virtual Reality technology

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

Another huge night of amateur radio experimentation on the Queen's Domain! 

We started the night with Rex VK7MO talking about the late Ray Norton VK3ATN wh

Justin VK7TW then took the DATV audience through the insides of a Hauwei P20 sm

We then got into our Grid Dip Oscillator night with Alan VK7KAJ shown his Leade

Warren VK7WN then showed his Leader LDM-810 Grid Dip Meter. This was a very nic

Justin then showed off his father's Eico Model 710 Grid Dip meter that was put

We finished off the night with some very interesting videos of restored moon wa

We get back underway this Wednesday night from 7:30pm with our DATV Experimente

We go out on RF on 445.5MHz DVB-T 7MHz Standard Definition. So, if you have a T

https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/amateur-tv/

See you there.

(73, Justin, VK7TW) ------------------------------------------------------------------
REAST Training

The next Foundation Training day is scheduled for Saturday 14 September. Assess

Training days are scheduled every 2 months.

Contact Reg VK7KK at assessor @ reast.asn.au, 0417 391 607 if you wish to regi

(73, Reg, VK7KK) ------------------------------------------------------------------
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:

NW Coast ΓÇô August 3rd - General Meeting from 2pm at the Scout Hall, Ulverston

REAST ΓÇô August 7 ΓÇô Oculus Rift and Virtual Reality Demonstrations with Ian

NTARC ΓÇô August 14 - General meeting from 19:30 followed by Show and Tell to f

NTARC - Wednesday 28 August. Social dinner ΓÇô at the Commercial Hotel, corner -------------------------------------------------------------

A reminder to those people rostered for next weekΓÇÖs broadcast:

Newsreader: VK7RI

Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and NWTR&TVG

80m: VK7ALH

40m: VK7TW

20m: Any takers

10m: VK7VKT

DMR: Talk Group 5 VK7ZCR

DSTAR: 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 Peter, VK7PD.

á (Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)



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