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VK7 Amateur Radio News 14Jun26
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS
SUNDAY 14th June 2026
Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 14th day of June 2026, your gateway to whatâ€Ös happening across the airwaves in Tasmania and beyond.
Coming to you from the Tasmanian Amateur Radio News Desk is Idris, VK7ZIR 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
MF & HF relays:
476kHz - Trial transmission NW VK7 - Brenton VK7HP
1.860 MHz – Graham, VK7GS
3.670 MHz – Garry, VK7JGD
7.140 MHz – Dale, VK7DG
14.130 MHz – Justin, VK7TW
28.525 MHz – Ross, VK7ALH
And locally in Hobart on UHF CB Ch.24 - Mark VK7FMAC and HFCB24 with Luke (no Callsign).
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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Low Low Frequency News
World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station Transmissions
For anyone fascinated by the earliest days of radio, one of amateur radio's most remarkable annual events returns on 5 July. The historic Alexanderson Alternator, operating under callsign SAQ at the World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station in Sweden, will once again be placed on air on 17.2 kHz.
Built in 1924 and now the only operational Alexanderson electromechanical alternator remaining anywhere in the world, SAQ represents a living piece of radio history. Two scheduled transmissions are planned, with messages expected to be transmitted at 0900 UTC and 1300 UTC following the traditional start-up sequence. It's one of those rare occasions where amateurs can literally listen to technology from a century ago still doing exactly what it was designed to do.
The Alexanderson Day celebrations will see the Grimeton Radio Station come alive with technology displays, cultural activities and amateur radio operations. The companion amateur station SK6SAQ will be active throughout the day on several HF CW and SSB frequencies, including 7.0172 MHz CW and 7.140 MHz SSB, giving amateurs around the world an opportunity to make contact with the station.
Test transmissions may also occur on 2 or 3 July ahead of the main event. Reception reports for the VLF transmissions are welcomed via the online QSL system, with electronic QSL cards available for confirmed reports.
https://alexander.n.se/
Sourced from the Grimeton Radio Station Website
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WIA Content News
VK Shires Contest Log Submission
Reminder that logs for the VK Shires Contest need to be submitted by 0000 UTC on the 21st of June.
Details can be found on the email version of the broadcast.
https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/wavks/
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VHF/UHF Field day
The annual WIA VHF-UHF Field Day is fast approaching, running from 0100 UTC on Saturday 20 June through to 0059 UTC on Sunday 21 June, providing almost 48 hours of operating opportunities across the VHF, UHF and microwave bands. Unlike many contests, distance is everything in this event, with operators exchanging six-digit Maidenhead grid locators to maximise their scores. Whether you're operating from home or heading portable to a hilltop, there are categories to suit everyone, and logging can be completed using either VKCL or N1MM Logger+ download links are available in the email version of this broadcast.
Download N1MM Logger+ here: https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/
Download VKCL 4.15 here: https://www.vk4sn.com/Contests/Contesting
In VK7, activity is expected across a wide range of frequencies and modes, with FM operators likely to gather on 52.525 MHz, 146.5 MHz, 439 MHz, 1296.15 MHz and several microwave bands, while weak-signal enthusiasts will be active on 50.15 MHz, 144.15 MHz and 432.15MHz USB. With more than 50 Tasmanian operators equipped for 23 centimetres and many active on higher bands, the Field Day offers an excellent opportunity to dust off the gear, test your station and make some long-distance contacts as winter settles in.
Hope to see plenty of VK7 callsigns in the log over the weekend.
https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/vhfuhf/
73, Richard, VK7ZBX
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Tassie Ham-E-Con Radio Conference
Bookings are OPEN!!
The countdown is on for Tassie Ham-E-Con 2026, and bookings are officially open. This year's theme, Hack the Ether: Education, Ingenuity, Connection, captures the spirit of amateur radio at its best, where experimentation, innovation and lifelong learning come together. Humans have spent more than a century finding increasingly creative ways to throw signals through the air. This conference celebrates that tradition while looking firmly toward the future.
Join amateurs, makers, educators, communicators and technical explorers from across Australia and the world for a fully catered weekend. The conference program is built around four major streams: Hack the Mind exploring education and learning futures, Hack the System showcasing ingenuity and experimentation, Hack the Culture focusing on community engagement and connection, and Hack the Future examining leadership, purpose and where amateur radio goes next.
Tassie Ham-E-Con 2026 takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026 at the iconic Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre on the UTAS Sandy Bay campus. Pre-conference and post-conference activities have also been planned, making it a full weekend of radio, learning and networking. The preliminary program is now available and registrations are open via the conference website: https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/
73 from the Conference Organising Group.
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WWFF, SOTA, POTA, LLOTA and IOTA Weekly Wrap Up
Details have now been released for this year's VKFF National Get Together. The event will be held in Albury, NSW, from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
The program features a range of interesting sessions, including presentations from guest speakers, a snakebite first aid session, members of the Lord Howe Island DXpedition team, an antenna-building project, and evening dinners. If you'd like more information about the event, visit the WWFF Australia website.
https://www.wwffaustralia.com/
Jim, VK7JZ, activated the Trestle Mountain summit, a challenging but rewarding out-and-back hike to the fifth-highest point on the Wellington Range. Jim made 11 SSB contacts on 15m and 40m. A couple of days later, he put his legs to the test again with an activation of the Mt Phipps summit near Runnymede, which stands at just over 500 metres above sea level. Jim logged 14 SSB contacts, including DX stations from Poland, Sweden, and Japan.
Travis, VK7VXT, ticked off another two activations from the bucket list during the week, activating Platform Peak near New Norfolk before heading to the Tinderbox Hills summit the following day. Travis logged a total of 17 contacts across the two activations on 40m SSB.
Stuart, VK7FADZ, made his way to the Adamsons Peak summit in the Hartz Mountains National Park in southern VK7. It was a clear, warm, but windy day, with Stuart logging 14 contacts on 40m SSB during the activation.
Rodney, VK7HAM, Al, VK7AN, and Peter, VK7ZPE, returned to one of their faithful activation locations, the Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area. The crew were spotted operating on the 40m band and enjoyed another session on the air.
73, Matt, VK7MAT
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Statewide SSTV Nights
A busy net night that saw the following participants, VK7s –
ZAB, EV, OO, TW and ZCF, all sharing over fifty photos.
The main themes were:
Trams and light railway
The resent upgrade work at VK7RMD on Mt Duncan
Hobart lit up for the start of Dark Mofo
The recent astrophotography presentation at REAST
3D printing of cases for RF adaptors and terminations
Other highlights were:
A hot cup of coffee to start the day off
The wife finding you have bought more radios
A weather balloon milliseconds after it burst
The newly named Strait of Schrödinger thatâ€Ös both open and closed at the same time
A Meshcore “neighbourhood map” and companion radio
HRâ€Ös restrictive phone etiquette
The double life of a local boxer
A notification that scaffolding is only a temporary erection
And for those thinking of retiring, “Do you believe in life after work?”
Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV International Gateway and VK7s exchanged photos with
PE1NMM, PC1K, PD1NSR and PA3EKI in the Netherlands and DJ0ZK in Germany. Please remember to leave a 30 second break between transmissions to allow the European countries a chance to send photos.
Note - Ken VK7KRJâ€Ös and Steve VK7OOâ€Ös fully automatic 24/7 monitoring sites that allows anyone testing, to send a picture and the ability to check their transmission on these 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.
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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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
What a wondrous thing YouTube can be.... well, sometimes anyway. This week an interesting “you might like this” suggestion popped into my feed. It turned out to be a recording shared by Jordan, VK3ACU.
It was an off-air capture of one of our very own Slow Morse Wednesday sessions, run by Nic, VK7WW.
Aside from the technical curiosity of how well the signal held up all the way into Victoria, the session itself was a little different. This particular night, Nic focused on something Iâ€Öd never really thought about.
Instead of the usual practice sentences and familiar Australian call signs, he changed things. For a touch of realism, he used DX call signs and for authenticity, he chose actual recipients of the ARRLâ€Ös premier DXCC award.
As many of you know, entry into the DX Century Club requires confirmed contacts with 100 countries, so these were genuine international call signs with real history behind them. A great example of attention to detail there Nic.
Check out Jordanâ€Ös recording via the link in the text version of this broadcast: Nic's International Call Signs in Morse code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ksC28Gk6RI
At our last club‑room technical night, Ross VK7ALH kicked things off with the return of one of the Heathkit PS-23 power supplies we looked at last month. It has now been upgraded from a two-conductor mains lead to a three-conductor cable and plug, a sensible move, given the metal enclosure.
But the real curiosity of the evening wasnâ€Öt the power supply itself. It was the original American-style two-pin plug. When Ross pulled it apart, it revealed a 3AG fuse in line with each of its plug pins.
Now thatâ€Ös something you donâ€Öt see every day!
Eric VK7ZPE, brought along a set of toroidal common-mode chokes heâ€Öd been building, and with help from Colin VK7ZCF, plus his test jig and Vector Network Analyser, they set about measuring how effective the chokes really were. That kicked off some hands on experimentation and even a bit of a deep dive into toroidal materials and their differences. There were some very interesting results, proving you really canâ€Öt beat a good session of practical “test and measurement”.
Mid-year Club get-together and meal - The venue has been booked, locking in the date and time. It is to be held on the 15th of July, which is a Wednesday night, with the venue being the Iron Horse Bar and Grill located at 468 Westbury Rd, Prospect Vale, Launceston. Those who wish to attend please register the number of places required by e-mailing the Secretary or filling in the registration sheet at the club rooms. Menu is a-la-carte. We will be arriving at 6pm for a 6:30 meal. A link to the Iron Horse location and menu information is available in the text version of this broadcast:
https://www.ironhorsebar.com.au/menu
Just for information, the main access to the restaurant is via a wheel chair and walking friendly gentle ramp.
As usual pictures will be available on the NTARC Web site under “Blogs” for this broadcast.
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Air Test and Technical Net session - Every Wednesday night, 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 Wednesday the 24th June and will commence at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
Mid-year Club get-together - Wednesday 15th July at Iron Horse Bar and Grill. 6pm for a 6:30 meal.
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@ntarc.net all items to be received no later than 5 pm on the Friday prior to the Broadcast.
73 from Stefan, VK7ZSB, Secretary NTARC Inc.
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club Inc.
On the 13th June 2026 , Club Learning Organizer Brenton VK7HP and ACMA Assessor Andrew VK7XR, will be conducting licence assessments for some Scouts personnel, and a memberâ€Ös licence upgrade in Ulverstone.
If you would like to participate, in either an upgrade or sit an initial amateur licence exam , please advise the club via nwtarcinc@gmail.com ASAP, as Brenton and Andrew will need to acquire the necessary exams etc and they can supply you with learning material.
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NWTARC April Club meeting report
On Saturday 6th June 2026, we held our bi monthly club meeting.
Highlights were the following show and tell:
Terry VK7JAI gave us a bit more of his insight in his time with the military in World War 2
Jim VK7JDO brought along his modified 7.1m flagpole, that has a vertical antenna mount, and he kept the flag pulley, to enable it to be used as a inverted V HF Antenna, he had also made up a series of guys ropes, and other items for field comms work.
Andrew VK7XR brought along the ARISS Telebridge, to be used next Tuesday for a school students, to communicate with NASA astronaut Chris Williams, on the International Space Station
Brenton VK7HP brought along the 476Khz transmitter he designed and built, the unit has been broadcasting the WIA Broadcasts on Sundays and Tues. The Broadcasts output of 5 watts has been heard in Legana, Ulverstone and Devonport. Brenton welcomes reports, from those who hear it. Brenton recently acquired an Ident Keyer that he refurbished, and the unit can now transmit VK7HP Brentonâ€Ös ID, on a regular time interval.
The Club has decided to pay the licence fees, for the 3 Scouts Personnel sitting their amateur exams, on the 13th June and the club will fund a BBQ for the August club meeting.
The club will be doing media releases for the recent ARISS contact.
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Mt Duncan Equipment Update
On Monday the 8th June 4 club members - VK7NA, VK7XR, VK7ARG, VK7HP and amateur VK7DIK headed up Mt Duncan.
This was to install the new Yaseu DR-2X repeater, the new Kenwood NXR-810 UHF CB repeater, a filter on the APRS unit, and the new Rig Runner controller, as well as the GSM unit to enable individual powering of radios, monitoring their voltages and current drain. The unit also monitors humidity and temperature in the hut.
The weather started out great on heading up the mountain, but some rain occurred as they were completing their duties. The club is very grateful for those who were pack horses carrying the gear up, and our competent communications techs who installed the equipment.
The club is also very grateful to Brenton VK7HP who designed and manufactured the 2 metre APRS filter, and also to club member Dan VK7DAN, who used his IT skills, to interface the Rig Runner via raspberry PIs to the GSM interface.
We can now remotely monitor the site, and switch off individual radios, monitor current and voltage, adjust current settings all via his electronic wizardry.
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Geneva Christian College Students Attempt Contact with Astronaut Aboard the International Space Station
Students from Geneva Christian College Latrobe, had a rare opportunity on Tuesday evening, 9 June, to communicate directly with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program.
The scheduled contact commenced at approximately 6:30 pm. Upon acquisition of signal at 1830 hours, NASA astronaut Chris Williams responded and the first student began asking a question. Unfortunately, the audio signal became unintelligible shortly thereafter, and despite repeated attempts, communication could not be re-established during the available contact window.
Fifteen students had prepared questions for Astronaut Williams, who is currently serving aboard the ISS. The event represented the culmination of more than a year of planning and collaboration between Geneva Christian College, the North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club Inc. (NWTARC) based in Ulverstone, and Australian ARISS Coordinator Shane Lynd VK4KHZ in Queensland.
The school and radio club successfully applied through the ARISS program, an international educational initiative that enables students around the world to communicate directly with astronauts in space using amateur radio technology.
ARISS is managed by an international consortium of amateur radio organisations and space agencies, including NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and the European Space Agency (ESA). Together, these organisations provide the equipment and operational support necessary to facilitate direct communication between students and crew members aboard the ISS.
The project was coordinated with Australian ARISS Coordinator Shane Lynd VK4KHZ, who worked closely with international ARISS scheduling teams to secure a suitable date and time that aligned with both ISS orbital operations and the schoolâ€Ös timetable.
Due to the ISS travelling at approximately 28,000 kilometres per hour and orbiting Earth every 90 minutes at an altitude of around 400 kilometres, communication opportunities are typically limited to a window of approximately 10 minutes.
To facilitate the contact, students utilised a telebridge system that remotely connected them to Shane Lyndâ€Ös sophisticated amateur radio station in Queensland. The stationâ€Ös automated tracking equipment follows the ISS as it passes overhead, enabling real-time communication between students and astronauts aboard the space station.
Although the contact was unfortunately cut short due to technical difficulties, the event still provided students with a valuable insight into space operations, communications technology, and the global cooperation required to support human spaceflight.
A small display of amateur radio equipment was also available for students and visitors. Two students showed particular interest in amateur radio, with one student and her mother expressing enthusiasm about pursuing an amateur radio licence.
The following day, NASA and ARISS advised that they will prioritise a replacement contact opportunity. Discussions are already underway with Geneva Christian College, and the North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club, to identify a suitable future date and time for a second attempt.
73, Eric, VK7EV
News Officer, NWTARC 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/
June Forum Night - DMR Codeplugs and Programming
https://youtube.com/live/c1gJFjf7dos
The June REAST Forum Night tackled one of the most common challenges facing newcomers to Digital Mobile Radio, understanding the terminology and how all the pieces fit together. The session began by exploring the fundamentals of DMR, including Digital IDs, Colour Codes, Time Slots, Talk Groups, Contacts, Channels and Zones. Using practical examples from both repeater and hotspot operation, attendees learned how a DMR channel is built from a frequency, colour code, time slot and talk group, and how zones are used to organise channels into logical groups.
Sometimes the hardest part of DMR is not the technology itself, but deciphering the language that seems to have been invented!
The presentation then moved into the practical side of operating on the VKDMR network, demonstrating the use of repeater and hotspot dashboards, useful Australian talk groups and how to configure a radio for hotspot operation.
A hands-on walkthrough of the popular TYT MD-380 programming software covered channel creation, zone management and hotspot integration using Pi-Star.
The evening concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, providing participants with the confidence to begin building and managing their own DMR codeplugs. Thanks go to everyone who attended in person and online and contributed to another informative and enjoyable REAST Forum Night.
https://youtube.com/live/c1gJFjf7dos
73, Justin, VK7TW
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July Presentation Night
Amateur Radio in Menâ€Ös Sheds: Community Outreach Through Science, Technology and Connection
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/july-presentation-community-outreach-mens-sheds-and-amateur-radio/
This presentation on community outreach through amateur radio is highlighting how Menâ€Ös Sheds can use our hobby to reach a wider group of people and deliver real community benefits. While many Menâ€Ös Sheds are best known for woodworking, metalworking and practical workshop activities, not every member wants to build a birdhouse, restore furniture or weld a trailer. Some are drawn instead to technology, science, electronics, communications, weather, computers, space and lifelong learning. Amateur radio provides a natural pathway for those interests while supporting the core Menâ€Ös Shed goals of social connection, purpose, wellbeing and participation.
The presentation will show how a Menâ€Ös Shed amateur radio program can include much more than simply talking on the air. Activities can include satellite tracking, receiving weather satellite images, software defined radio, digital modes, mesh networking, emergency communications, citizen science, radio astronomy and simple electronics projects.
These activities help reduce social isolation, encourage mentoring and skills sharing, support STEM engagement and build community resilience. The key ingredients are management support, a dedicated radio space, antennas, equipment, mentors, regular activities and a clear learning pathway.
Get those elements right, and amateur radio can become a flagship outreach activity for Menâ€Ös Sheds, proving once again that our hobby is not just about radios, but about people, learning and community connection.
When - Wednesday 1st July 2026 from 7:30pm
Where - Queens Domain Clubrooms and Streamed.
https://www.reast.asn.au/event/july-presentation-community-outreach-mens-sheds-and-amateur-radio/
See you there.
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!
If you are thinking of coming along to the next session please let the Learning Organiser know ASAP.
Key Dates:
Foundation Training and Assessment Days: Held every two months with the next one on Saturday the 27th June 2026.
Standard, Advanced, and Regulations Assessments: Held on alternate months, next is on 25th July 2026.
Check out 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@gmail.com and your inquiry will go directly to the Learning Organiser, who be in contact.
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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EME News
10GHz Moon beacon status.
The DL0SHF 10GHz moon beacon is now back in service after an issue with the cooling system.
The beacon transmits on 10,368.024 GHz using Q65 Sub mode "E" using the WSJT-X doppler option of "doppler correction to DX grid" using the grid square of JO54cg.
A huge 7.2M diameter dish that tracks the moon whenever the moon declination is above approximately -10 degrees and produces approximately 50W at the feed, with the option upon request to run 400W!
I regularly receive this beacon at -6 using a 1.8M prime focus dish when it is running normal power of 50W and I have briefly seen the beacon in high power mode and managed a decode at +2
Great to hear that there are a number of hams all over Australia that have received the beacon successfully or working towards achieving that and becoming QRV ready for some contacts.
This beacon is a very valuable tool for people to test the performance of their 10GHz system and compare to other users to gauge system performance.
It's a pretty exciting time when you have your first decode from the moon, and your first 2 way contact is always very special.
Thanks to Per and the team at DL0SHF for their efforts in keeping this very valuable resource on the air.
https://pa0ehg.com/dl0shf_beacon.htm
73, Richard, VK7ZBX
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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 - 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 24th June 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:
NTARC - 13 June - Club General Meeting from 2:00 pm.
NTARC Club Room, Rocherlea Scout Hall, Archer Street.
REAST - 1 July - July Presentation Night - Amateur Radio in Menâ€Ös Sheds: Community Outreach Through Science, Technology and Connection with Bob VK7BS in the QD Clubrooms and Streamed.
NTARC - 15 July - Mid Year Club Get-Together and Meal - Iron Horse Bar and Grill - 468 Westbury Rd, Prospect Vale, Launceston from 6pm.
VK - 7-8 Nov - Tassie Ham-E-Con Amateur Radio Conference - UTAS Sandy Bay
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7TW
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTARC, WCRG, NWCRRA, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC
160m: VK7GS
80m: VK7ALH
40m: VK7JGD
20m: VK7DG
10m: VK7VKT
UHFCB24 & HFCB24: VK7FMAC
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C - Digital Group
2026 Roster -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iTod4MGlJRjXxi2vuDrHngoytZebSMph/view?usp=drive_link
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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@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 Idris, VK7ZIR, wishing you good DX, and a great week ahead!
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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