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VK7 Amateur Radio News 19Sep21
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 19th September 2021
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 19th September 2021. At the mike of VK7WI this week is Idris, VK7ZIR.
This broadcast goes out on repeaters all over VK7 and on digital radio - DMR Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C by Clayton VK7ZCR.
We also go out on medium and high frequency courtesy of the following rebroadcast stations:
On 1.865 MHz by Graham VK7GS
On 3.670 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD
On 7.140 MHz by Dale, VK7DG
On 14.130 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE and
On 28.525 MHz by Tony, VK7VKT
You can hear this broadcast again on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RTC in Southern VK7.
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Amateur Radio Promotion
Outstanding Social Media Contribution
In the latest edition of the ARRL QST magazine the CEO David Minster, NA2AA, leads with a great article entitled “Social Media — Friend and Foeö and David writes...
“Almost a year ago now, I reached out to 32 YouTube content creators who I wanted to personally recognize for their "giving back" through their videos. Some of them are famous in our community, like Tim Duffy, K3LR, at DX Engineering. Tim works tirelessly to bring three sessions weekly to his channel, featuring everything from ham radio manufacturers to innovators. Some of them are less known, like Steve Babcock, VE6WZ, who has produced some of the best videos I have seen on constructing everything from receiving antennas to complete remote radio configuration.
Like our radio signals that know no boundaries, social media is indeed a global endeavor. A couple of major standouts include Callum McCormick, MOMCX, who uses healthy doses of humor, technology, and experi-ence to cover everything from antenna modeling and construction to operating. Also, Hayden Honeywood, VK7HH, whose channel seeks to educate, inspire, promote, and get people involved to learn about ham radio. This list of both regional and international ham radio content creators goes on and on.ö
Congratulations to Hayden VK7HH and if you haven’t already check out his Ham Radio DX YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX
Sourced from QST Magazine
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Contest News
ALARA Contest
The 41st Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association (ALARA) contest was held last weekend and logs are due with the Contest Manager by the 30th September 2021.
For more details please take a look at the ALARA website.
http://www.alara.org.au/index.html
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club
Club Member finally get his licence
Anthony VK7AAQ has finally received his foundation licence call sign, after a long delay in processing. Anthony was active on the Wednesday net, as well as blowing the cobwebs out of the NW repeaters during the week. Congratulations Anthony, another new FCall in the NW.
Amateur’s 100th Birthday
On the 23rd September, retired Club member and amateur Ken Hancock celebrates his 100th Birthday. Ken VK7KH resided in Burnie, and became the Toyota Motor vehicle distributor and was responsible for importing the first diesel Landcruisers into Tasmania. With no tax on diesel in the early days, according to Bob VK7BY, a 44 gallon drum of diesel cost $15, so many farmers were keen to purchase a diesel 4WD!
Besides his amateur radio, Ken was a very keen golfer, spending much time playing golf at the Wynyard Golf Course.
According to Malcolm VK7NSS, he played a game of golf with Ken, over a trailer load of sheep, with Malcolm winning the game!
Ken was a prolific operator on the HF bands both CW & SSB, on one of Eric’s last visits, Ken had a big smile as he proudly displayed he could still send CW accurately.
Ken told Eric, obtaining his amateur licence, opened many doors, he spoke to many amateur’s in Japan and Europe, as well as many other countries. Ken travelled to Japan on numerous occasions, and stayed with amateur’s he regularly talked to on air. Ken once stayed in an actual Castle in Europe, with a real count, a historical title of nobility in certain European countries. He communicated with the Count on HF.
Ken made all these contacts on a multi trap vertical on the garage roof, and a multiband quad in the backyard. In 2003 Ken was the QSL Manager for the WIA NW Branch. Ken recollects the Radio Club on the North West coast, where they used to meet at Syd Medford’s garage in Mount Street in Burnie many years ago.
Ken also recalls meeting Ken at the WIA meetings in Lakins Hall in Ulverstone in the 1980s. Eric believes that Ken is also honoured on the WIA VK7 Divisional Honour Roll board, now located at REAST in Hobart. When Eric met Ken last week, he was his usual gentle self, and had a great chat.
Ken is now residing at Umina Park in Burnie, a very happy hundredth birthday to Ken VK7KH.
Club Outing to Sheffield Steam & Heritage Centre
The outing to Sheffield Steam and Heritage Centre is planned for Saturday 2nd October, BBQ facilities are available, prices are reasonable and we expect to have a great day playing trains with Graham VK7GS driving us.
The Train runs from 11am till 4pm and rides last 30 minutes, with Families welcome. Let the committee know approximate numbers ASAP so we can give Sheffield an idea of how many are attending. It will BYO food and drink, although some food and drinks available on site. And final numbers need to be notified at next meeting.
73, Eric VK7EV, News Officer
North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH
SOTA/WWFF PARKS GROUP
The Summits On The Air/World Wide Flora and Fauna parks group is now meeting 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
Sorry to break it to you folks but this week’s news must again mainly be a rehash of coming events, as all continues very quiet on the home front. I can tell you though that we had an excellent roll up at the Club on Friday for coffee morning. Lots of chatter happening, with plenty of food, tea and coffee being enjoyed by all.
A friendly reminder that numbers need to be finalised for our social dinner gathering on Tuesday 28th September so if you planning to attend could you please either note your name on the dinner attendance sheet next to the sign in register at the club room, or alternatively please email the secretary on the email address noted in the future events notice regarding this outing.
Once again a reminder to all attending the club rooms that we have the Check in TAS app at our club rooms. By registering and using the Check in TAS app we are complying with the Public Health Directions by enabling our members to self – check in at the club room. Also, please remember to use the hand sanitizer after you have signed in.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TECH NIGHT – Wednesday 22nd September at the NTARC Club rooms, 19:30 hours until whenever.
SLOW MORSE COURSE – Wednesday 22nd September. Your host and teacher is Nic VK7WW. Frequencies and times are the same as were used by Nic for the previous TestNet and TechNet. And if you have forgotten what they were, here they are, 1900 hrs to 1930 hrs on 3.580 MHz and then at 1930hours through to about 2030 on 3.567MHz.
So why not tune in and give it a try. For those who may want some extra help, this website is reported as being very good. www.morsecodeclassnet.com
SOCIAL OUTING – Wednesday 29th September Commercial Hotel, cnr George and Cimitiere Streets. Meet time will be 6.00 pm and the table has been booked under the name of NTARC. Menu is a-la-carte, with quite an extensive choice and is reasonably priced. It can be viewed on their website. Please RSVP the secretary at either of these email addresses news(at)ntarc.net
or ypmaxwell@bigpond.com or jot your name down in the book on a Wednesday night session or coffee morning as numbers will need to be confirmed on Tuesday 28th. Thank you to all those members who have already advised notice of attending.
EVENTS FURTHER AFIELD –
October General meeting - Saturday 9th October. Meeting to commence at 14:00 hours (2.00pm).
JOTA/JOTI 2021 – takes place from 15th to 17th October. Setting up will happen after coffee session Friday 15th and if anyone can assist on Saturday and Sunday, Peter would love to hear from you. He can be contacted by email; dodd.pc(at)@bigpond.com or mobile 0408 805 086.
COFFEE MORNINGS – currently held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Catch up time is from 10.00 am to noon and we look forward to seeing you all.
These coffee events represent a good opportunity to collect your QSL cards. We currently have cards awaiting collection, so why not pop in and check the QSL box and join us for a cuppa and chat.
Just a friendly reminder, please demonstrate your appreciation of all the effort that goes into operating the club, its facilities and the other services we provide, especially in these abnormal and very trying times, enjoying the company, coffee, biscuits and cake, by leaving a gold coin or two, or even a small bank note, in the jar to assist in our on-going operations.
FINALLY – A reminder to all members that if you have any items of news you would like added to our weekly roundup, no matter how trivial, then please email me at the following address news(at)ntarc.net all items to be received no later than 17:00 on the Friday prior to the Broadcast.
Your continued cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated.
We will bring you all such contributions next Sunday morning.
73, Yvonne VK7FYMX, 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/
October Presentation
Military Radio and Antennas
On Sunday 3rd October from 12 noon REAST are having a BYO BBQ lunch and then a presentation and demonstration on military radios and antennas.
This presentation and demonstrations are being given by Peter VK7KPC and Kim VK7KB who are both avid collectors of military radios.
We thank Peter and Kim for agreeing to give up this presentation.
See you at the Queens Domain clubrooms after the broadcast on October 3rd.
https://fb.me/e/GXWUdLJY
73, REAST Committee
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November Presentation
Digital Voice Hotspots
REAST's November presentation will be about Digital Voice (DV) hotspots with a focus on pi-star and openspot3.
A huge thank you to our resident DV hotspot expert Scott VK7HSE who has agreed to give us the presentation.
All you need is a hotspot and internet connection and you can use your DV handheld anywhere and get access to your favourite talkgroups on your favourite DV mode - DMR, DSTAR, Fusion or P25.
They are particularly good in Aged Care facilities where you can set one up and be able to operate amateur radio without having to find space for large antennas.
Happening on Wednesday 3rd November from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain clubrooms.
See you there.
https://fb.me/e/O0kLI5pg
73, REAST Committee
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Training and Assessments
REAST’s next Foundation Licence course and all licence assessment day is on next Saturday the 25th September 2021 from 9am to 3pm.
If you are thinking of coming along then please let Reg Emmett VK7KK REAST Learning Organiser know ASAP that you will be coming along by phoning 0417 391 607 or email assessor(at)reast.asn.au.
Check out the REAST Foundation Licence Training Videos that can be found on the REAST YouTube Training and Assessment playlist.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsnsP_zjw831mdC6sY4XqavRUY-53ZWUn
Checkout the REAST Facebook page events for further details.
https://www.facebook.com/events/718404075716863/
73, Reg, VK7KK
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DATV Experimenter's Night
We started the DATV Experimenter's Night looking at the 3.4GHz SG-Labs Transverter with Alan VK7KAJ.
Both Justin VK7TW and Alan had setup the transverter with a 70cm Handheld and the Transverter using the 3.4GHz PCB yagi antenna that came with the Transverter.
http://www.sg-lab.com/amateur.html
We showed the specifications and jumper settings and then tested each setup. Alan then headed into clubrooms and out into the domain compound to check directivity. This was somewhat difficult as the signal level at 3W was not affected by polarity, direction or distance! The only way we reduced the signal was when Alan placed the transverter on the ground behind some earth. We are intending to try bouncing a signal off the Organ Pipes on Sunday after the 23cm QSO Party.
Justin then looked at some NBN Recycling. The cable ties are failing and the label blocks are falling off NBN installations, these are great for labelling antenna lines and Justin showed how he was using them in his shack with pics from phone,
We then had a Hermes Lite reprise. There was a short demo of the SparkSDR software and the SDR Console software.
http://www.hermeslite.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oKDxI09UkY
https://github.com/softerhardware/Hermes-Lite2/wiki/Software
https://github.com/g0orx/pihpsdr
https://www.sdr-radio.com/
https://www.sparksdr.com/
Justin then moved to show a WIA (NSW Division) book called 100 Basic Electronic Projects from September 1982. These included: RF projects, Dr Who projects and other interesting projects
Richard VK7ZBX then joined Justin and showed off his first place RD Contest certificates from 1998 and 1999 for the VHF section of the contest, thanks Richard.
We finished off with reminders of the future presentations and a reminder of the Battle of Britain commemoration on 15 Sept 1940 and the role radio played thanks to David VK7DMG.
A recording of the night is available on the REAST YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAYp9jAzKqA
This week at the DATV Experimenter’s night we will have more interesting electronics, more on the 3.4GHz SG-Labs Transverter as we have been experimenting over the last week and much more. There will also be a review of the latest AR Magazine with some great articles on Antarctica including a feature article by our very own Rex Moncur VK7MO. See you then.
We get underway from 7:30pm in the Queen’s Domain clubrooms.
Keep an eye on the REAST Facebook Events for more details. Why not come up to the Queens Domain COVID-safe clubrooms and see what we get up to.
And a reminder that we go out on RF on 445.5MHz DVB-T 7MHz Standard Definition. So, if you have a TV, Set-top box or USB DTV Dongle that you can tune and scan 445.5MHz and you can see the Queens Domain, then you have a good chance of receiving the DATV Experimenter's Night Signal.
Look out for VK7OTC. We also stream the nights on the REAST YouTube channel.
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/
73, Justin, VK7TW
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History News
RAAF - No 3 Telecommunication Unit (3TU)
The following fascinating information was declassified by the Australian Signals Directorate recently.
No 3 Telecommunication Unit (3TU) was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) unit which, in its 45 years of operation, received little publicity or acknowledgement. The unit performed specialist communications tasks in strategic and tactical support to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) both in Australia and overseas.
3TU was formed on 15 October 1946 as a separate unit within the command of Headquarters Western Area and was located at RAAF Station Pearce, just outside Perth, Western Australia. The unit became operational on 6 September 1947 with a complement of less than 20 officers and other ranks.
3TU is regarded as the home of the RAAF Sigsops (Signals Operators) trade, and the staff were revered for their high standard of Morse code skills, along with the unit being a significant training base for junior Sigsops.
The Operations Flight was divided into set room, traffic analysis, reporting, non-Morse search and development and training sections. 3TU was functionally controlled by the Department of Defence (Air Force Office), but operational control was effected by Australian Signals Directorate in Melbourne (variously known throughout the period as Defence Signals Bureau, Defence Signals Branch, Defence Signals Division and then Defence Signals Directorate). The achievements of the unit and the high standards of operational capability were a reflection of the cooperation and goodwill which existed between Air Force Office, DSB/DSD and the station.
3TU has made a significant contribution to the Australian signals intelligence effort, both directly and as a specialist training provider. The unit provided the ADF with communications support 24 hours a day from 1948 to the closure of the unit on 1 December 1991. When operations came to a close, a significant era of Australian defence communications ended.
https://www.asd.gov.au/asd-declassified/3tu
There are many pictures that accompany this information that are worth a look.
(sourced from the SouthGate AR News & ASD Declassified site)
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Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months:
Regular gatherings:
SOTA/WWFF Group – Meeting Mondays and Fridays 10.30-12.00 midday at Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry St, Launceston.
NTARC – Friday coffee session – Rocherlea clubrooms Launceston from 10:00am
NTARC - Tech Night sessions Wednesday 22nd September - Rocherlea clubrooms Launceston
NTARC - Slow Morse Training Wednesday 22nd September on Tech Net Frequencies
NW VK7 – Wednesday from 2000 local – NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on VK7RMD
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 10:30 UTC (20:30 local) - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.190 USB (upper sideband).
REAST – MICROWAVE QSO Party – following after the Sunday broadcast on 1296.15 MHz FM.
REAST – WAGS – Wednesday Afternoon Group meet in the Queens Domain Clubrooms from 12 noon.
REAST – DATV Experimenter’s Nights from 7:30pm live in the club rooms also on DVBT RF and YouTube Streaming
Sewing Circle Net – Daily on 3.640 MHz commences at 5:00pm.
Events:
N W T A R C - 2 October - Club outing to Sheffield Steam and Heritage Centre with BBQ - Let the committee know ASAP if going.
REAST - 3 October - Military Radios presentation and demonstration with VK7KPC and VK7KB with BYO BBQ - Queen Domain clubrooms starts 12 noon with the BBQ.
NTARC - 9 October - General meeting from 2.00pm at Rocherlea clubrooms.
JOTA/JOTI 2021 – 15-17 October worldwide.
REAST - 16 October - Open Day - Queens Domain Clubrooms
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A reminder to those people rostered for next week’s broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7FB
Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to N W T A R C, West Coast Radio Group, Cradle Coast Radio Amateur Radio Club, VK7AX, and VK7DC
160m: VK7GS
80m: VK7DG
40m: VK7TPE
20m: VK7ALH
10m: VK7JGD
DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star: Reflector 91C VK7ZCR
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You can hear this broadcast again on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RTC in Southern VK7.
A huge thank you 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 have just missed VK7WI. Next week the National WIA news can be heard at 0900 followed by the VK7 Amateur Radio News around 0930 hours.
Items for the broadcast can be emailed to vk7arnews(at)gmail.com
Further information about the broadcast can be found at the VK7 Amateur Radio News Groups.IO Group.
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. Callbacks will be taken on the frequency to which you are listening. Relay stations will use their own callsigns during the callback.
On behalf of the VK7 Amateur Radio News Team it’s 73 from Idris, VK7ZIR.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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