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Text edition: VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 11 August 2019
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Welcome to the Science Week Edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 11th
by VK7WI, and read today by Idris, VK7ZIR.
This broadcast utilises repeaters around VK7 and the following HF rebroadcast s
On 3.670 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
On 7.140 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH
On 14.130 MHz by Mike, VK7FB
On 28.525 MHz ΓÇô Not known at time of writing.
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 -----------------------------------------------------------
Silent Key
Barry Riseley formerly VK7RS
We have the sad privilege to inform you that Barry Riseley VK7RS fell Silent Ke
Barry was well know to many in the telecommunication industry in Tasmania. He w technicians in Telecom from the 60s through to the 2000s. The ATEA office is st it was the meeting place for the WIA Tasmanian Division ΓÇô Southern Branch.
Barry worked in the PMG with many including Max Loveless who was one of the Spa ar winner that features in the Australian War memorial. Barry built a replica t
Barry collected a heap of ex services and home brew radio equipment and had a m
VK7RS first appears in 1985/86 callbook and was still licenced in 2013.
Barry read the VK7 Divisional Broadcast for many years and even read it on ATV
He used to come up to the car boot sales on the Domain in his immaculate Austin volved in a number of historical societies around Hobart.
Vale Barry Riseley
(Justin VK7TW, Richard VK7RO and Mike VK7FB) -----------------------------------------------------------
Event News
Significant Birthday
We wish Cedric Lockley VK7CL a very happy 80th birthday that was celebrated at North of the State last Friday morning. Those in attendance were: VK7S ALH , BB ntly CedricΓÇÖs XYL - Janet had to show Cedric how to cut the cake!
(73, Ross, VK7ALH)
QSL NEWS
Report - from Herman VK7HW Manager of the WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
Herman has been advised that a 2Kg Pack of cards is on the way to VK7. When rec l version of the broadcast.  Herman says that unless requested otherwise by th
only 1 or 2 cards for a station,  Herman intends to hold those cards until th ctive.
A number of cards were left at REAST last Wednesday  on request for VK7's HDM
Also when Herman took on the role of Inwards QSL Manager he was given a list of cards sent directly to them.
The callsigns are - VK7's GK, OK, KO, CH, LO, NGW and OC. Any updates would be in the same position please advise me so I can amend my records.
If you have any questions about QSL Cards being held, Herman can be contacted b
email vk7bureau(at)wia.org.au
(73 from Herman)
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AB, ABY, AC, ACN(FOR RT0C), AD, AG, AN(9N), AP
BBB, BO
DD, DG, DW, DX (for E7/VK4DX), DZ
EE, EFA
FG, FLAR, FRJG
GM, GR, GZ
HAH, HCK, HRS
JB, JJ , JJJ
LC, LH, LLJ
MBD, MHZ
NC, NF, NRF, NSE, NWQ
PSJ
RN, ROY
TCE, TS (for VK9LS), TU
VIP, VR, VZ
WC, WLH
XDM, XX
YUM
ZA
VI7COW, VI70HI, VI7JIS, VI7KCD, VI7LER,  VI70MI
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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 ----------------------------------------------------------------
RD contest 2019
Hello all. This is Vince Henderson, VK7VH. During the last few years, I have ba t to do it again. Make sure you have pencil and paper to hand as this article c articipation in the 2019 RD Contest.
Every VK7 ham should be proud of the fact that we have taken out the RD Contest
it for 2019? You bet we can, provided we continue as the front running State w n rate. Put simply, the more VK7 hams that participate and submit a log, the be
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 r local time is 1.00pm) Sunday 18 August 2019. Full contest rules are available
I encourage every Amateur Radio operator in Tasmania to give the 2019 RD contes o make as many contacts as possible. I ask that you make the effort to do this.
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 re able to submit a hand written log. However, why would you bother submitting pieces of software that make logging a breeze and produce a text file for email
One such piece of software is called VKCL log. It is one of the best and prefer ; used by many operators. This is due to ease of operation, log file generation you to download and use this great piece of software. Many thanks to Mike Suboc ng the software and keeping it up to date. Just search VKCL version 4 and downl running alongside another piece of software called Omnirig. Omnirig allows for
make with your radio, providing you have comport or USB output from your radio
If you have HF capability, just use the frequencies on the bands you have avail es, there are some simplex calling frequencies that will make life easy. These z and 23CM 1296.1MHz; the normal mode for these frequencies is FM. Using these for us and completely within the rules. So, if you just want to use VHF and UHF
Let me tell you about a simple way of making many contacts within a few minutes is the band dance? Hook up with a few other operators in your area and dance th uring the band dance, you will accumulate many points. This is especially so be ints scored are tripled. For example, make a contact on 23CM and score 2 points nts per contact. Just 10 contacts over the triple period of 5 hours will amass
Will you commit to making at least 10 contacts for the 2019 RD contest? I do ho ution to ensuring Tasmania takes out the state trophy; providing you submit you ted in the RD contest for some time, then blow out the cob webs and give it a g
I have just moved house and only have VHF and UHF capabilities. Even so, I will
others that will step up to the plate and smash out a good score.
To those that made a concerted effort during the 2018 RD Contest, thank you. Yo ave many Amateur Radio operators that listen to this broadcast. So, if you have
an effort to put in a log for the RD contest 2019? I do hope you will and try
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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This is VK7WI and You are listening to the VK7 Amateur Radio Broadcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------
News from the North West
Chat And Show Group Gathering
The next gathering is on September 7th at the Penguin Sports Centre, Ironcliffe m 2 till 5pm. This is a non-club gathering open to all operators and their part tate or visitors to our state. So, if you hear a visitor in Penguin or going to t, and that they are welcome to join us.
I always ask for a small plate for afternoon tea and do appreciate the past con Tea and Coffee
If you have anything to show us that is old or something new that you have buil d tell us about your effort or collection.
Everyone welcome
(Shirl VK7HSC) -----------------------------------------------------------------
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
We had yet another great coffee session last Friday. As is usual at these twice y all, the table was laden with goodies for all to enjoy and all that was consu r and tall tales, along with the constant stream of jokes that has become the n
We welcome new member David Bailey VK7YY. Hopefully we didnΓÇÖt scare him off o ry noisy at our coffee sessions and some of the tall tales and jokes can be a b of humour. If not, IΓÇÖm sure he will soon develop one now he is exposed to the
David from all the NTARC Members and Committee.
As this news segment was penned on a Friday I will provide a quick round up in e held yesterday, Saturday.
We now hand over to NTARC President Idris VK7ZIR for his report on the clubΓÇÖs
at Rocherlea this past Wednesday evening.
Round up of Wednesday 7 August technical session ΓÇô ΓÇ£Peter VK7KPC has been b he aircraft tracking system on 1,090 MHz This time it is a high gain 7 element ons of LMR400 cable. Lengths where calculated from theory and when the finished rther adjustments were required. The neat look housing was constructed from dif ubing, totalling about 1.5 metres.
Trevor VK7TB then held a master class on antenna matching using the measurement
antenna. The antenna needed to be discreet and useful for all HF bands. There d the antenna extends through the brick wall into the radio room. There is a go ors connected to an earth rod sunk to a depth of 1.4 metres. Trevor then used h te to measure the Complex Impedance of the antenna, saving the plots for tonigh
Trevor showed us one of the on-line ΓÇ£impedance matching calculatorsΓÇ¥ and ho omponents. Looking at all the values, a design was drawn up with only a single
then showed us parts that could be used that he has salvaged from old radio eq ed to select different taps on the inductor. A military surplus variable capaci the members has volunteered to connect up the matcher parts and assemble it int r night.
Peter VK2MPK had brought in a tiny video camera and recorder in a case which lo ovement detector and recorded the footage on a micro SD card. A rechargeable ba anks Peter.
Thanks must also go to Bernie VK7BR for dishing up his famous sandwiches for al
A good night with much radio discussion around our presentations
Until next week,
73, Idris VK7ZIRΓÇ¥
Thank you Idris, great to see another good roll up. Technical session attendees Coming events
August general meeting ΓÇô Wednesday 14 August. Meeting to commence at 19:30 ho sion. Meeting will be held in the small meeting room utilizing the warmth of Sk appreciated to share with all and all we ask is a gold coin or small note donat there will be no technical session on this night,
Technical sessions ΓÇô The next session will be on Wednesday 21 August and will pm Club room Archer Street, Rocherlea. Pop in catch up with fellow amateurs, br ing or just ask questions? You might also be able to answer some from other att
anything of a technical or near-technical nature is fair game. Endless tea and mall gold coin donation.
Equine event - NTARC has been invited to provide Safety Comms at the Jolly Lett . This event is a one day ride and will take place at Santarena Park, Scottsdal
Our Safety Communications Coordinator Norm VK7KTN tells us that the course has couple of our favourite spots, Rodeo Road and RexΓÇÖs Race. Electronic timing w 0Km, 40Km and 20 Km rides. Thankfully not a crack of dawn start, the 80Km ride urs. This will be followed by the 40Km event starting at 07:30 hours and the 20
assist at this event Norm would appreciate hearing from you by
email at safetycomms.ntarc @ gmail.com
or at coffee mornings.
Scottsdale is a pleasant drive from Launceston so why not pack a picnic lunch, n case and think about joining us. For those crew members who will be arriving
be open then and again throughout the Saturday.
Social non meeting dinner ΓÇô Wednesday 28 August. Venue The Commercial Hotel, eet time 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm dinner. A la carte menu. If you are planning to at following addresses
ypmaxwell @ bigpond.com or ntarc.emails @ gmail.com
or let me know at coffee sessions. As of Friday we have 24 acceptances, the tab laces but that can be extended if more wish to attend. A copy of the menu can b and very good value. Meals are on the medium to large size so I can assure no o sert they also have a very good selection.
Coffee mornings ΓÇô A reminder that our twice-weekly coffee sessions are normal .00 am and running through till about noon or longer if members want to linger
Please remember that aside from the good company, freely offered philosophical , tall tales and genuinely good fare on offer, these coffee events are normally t currently we have no cards awaiting collection.
Please demonstrate your appreciation of all the effort that goes into operating we provide by joining us at these sessions, enjoying the company, coffee and th
small bank note, in the jar to assist in our on-going operations. I donΓÇÖt kn n get endless coffee, tea and eats for a donation of this miniscule amount. Finally
A reminder to all members that if you have any items of news you would like add following address
ntarc.emails @ gmail.com
However, it would be appreciated if any news could be sent no later than 17:00
its timely insertion into the NTARC segment.
That gives all a chance to get the NTARC segment together and off to Hobart in ding frantically arranging other connections when our NBN fails. Your continued appreciated and do much to lower my blood pressure.
As always, I look forward to seeing you at Rocherlea.
(73, Yvonne VK7FYMX, Secretary NTARC Inc)
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This is VK7WI and You are listening to the VK7 Amateur Radio Broadcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH
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 interested. $35 for end-fed kits and $25 for handheld Satellite Moxon kits. The cent REAST antenna build day gave these a big thumbs up! Email
vk7ben@wia.org.a s.
Ben Short ben @ vk7ben.id.au |
http://www.vk7ben.id.au | Twitter: @bcshort ----------------------------
REAST August Presentation
Virtual Reality Archeology
What a wonderful presentation!
It was standing room only and we had a visitor in VK2 Bob VK7BS who has moved d T.
The room was setup in a theatre of the round configuration with a big table in sets (DK1, DK2 and CE1), computers, high power video cards, controllers and cam
Ian MacIntosh started with a presentation on Virtual Reality (VR) Archeology. S k the audience through the development of computer graphics and specifically th ook off in 1970-80s with Atari with arcade games which overtook the military ap tari to another level was Star Wars with vector graphics and Ian bought along s ut resource toward VR along with Nintendo Virtual Boy and SEGA cockpit arcade g ustom build and develop the hardware and software. Most of these were commercia including 3D hardware, multi-thread multi core processors, six degrees of freed
Ian then took the audience through the video games that pioneered 3D and VR wit
3D gaming engines that most manufacturers adopted.
Pose estimation was then explained with cameras looking at the headset with inf
in headset sensors.
Ian then went into the Oculus development kits DK1 & DK2 and the Consumer Editi oms which enable free roaming. There are eye tracking headsets that track your
We then went into questions and then into the demonstrations. Ian had compiled models and this gave an idea of the improvements over the development.
The audience then was able to run around through the VR world in each of the de
What a fantastic presentation and a huge thank you to Ian for all the work that tation. Linda VK7QP ALARA President was heard to say whilst she was in the virt ter of lifeΓÇ¥ HIHI!
The presentation and demonstration was recorded and will be on the REAST Channe
look.
(73, Justin, VK7TW)
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REAST September Visit
Save the Date - Behind the Scenes - ABC TV & Radio
A huge thank you to Damien VK7SD and Alan VK7KAD who have agreed to give us a B Studios in Hobart.
This is be a fascinating tour by the some of the Technical Staff who have been ios.
This will be happening on the 25th September 2019. Please note the first Wednes erΓÇÖs night.
More details closer to the event.
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DATV Experimenter's Night Wrap-Up
This Wednesday night will see a focus on the Remembrance Day contest which occu
We will be running through the contest rules, logging programs, strategies and
Vince VK7VH has done a great job to get VK7ΓÇÖs involved in the contest and ret
The name of the game is ΓÇ£you have to be in it (and put in a log) to win itΓÇ¥
This Wednesday 14th August from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms.
We go out on RF on 445.5MHz DVB-T 7MHz Standard Definition. So, if you have a T ne to 445.5MHz and do a scan for a DVB-T signal, and, you can see the Queens Do he DATV Experimenter's Night Signal. Look out for VK7OTC. We also stream the ni
https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/amateur-tv/
By the way did I mention ΓÇô Participation in the RD.
See you there.
(73, Justin, VK7TW) ------------------------------------------------------------------
REAST Training
The next Foundation Training day is scheduled for Saturday 14 September. Assess
Amateur levels can also be accommodated.
Training days are scheduled every 2 months.
Contact Reg VK7KK at
assessor@reast.asn.au, 0417 391 607 if you wish to registe
(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
Archer Street, Rocherlea, Launceston.
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:
NTARC - Wednesday 14th August - General Meeting starts 19:30 in Clubrooms Arche
VK/ZL - RD Contest - 17th and 18th August
NTARC - Wednesday 28 August. Social Dinner at The Commercial Hotel, corner Cimi 00.
NW CHAT & SHOW ΓÇô Saturday September 7th. Penguin Sports Centre, Ironcliffe Ro
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A reminder there is no WIA or VK7 Amateur Radio Broadcast next week as it is th
This is the one weekend in the year that the Broadcast Team gets to play radio
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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.
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
you are listening. Relay stations will use their own callsigns during the call
From the VK7 Amateur Radio News, it is 73 from Idris, VK7ZIR.
(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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