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VK7 Amateur Radio News 02Jul23
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VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
FOR SUNDAY 2nd July 2023
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Welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News and this was first broadcast on Sunday the 2nd July 2023. At the mike of VK7WI this week is Justin, VK7TW from sunny VK5!
On Sunday this broadcast goes out on repeaters all over VK7 and on digital radio - DMR Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C by VK7ZCR.
We go out on medium and high frequency courtesy of the following rebroadcast stations:
On 1.862 MHz by Graham, VK7GS,
On 3.670 MHz by Dale, VK7DG,
On 7.140 MHz by Peter, VK7TPE,
On 14.130 MHz by Ross, VK7ALH and
On 28.525 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD.
We also go out on UHF CB Channel 15 thanks to Mark VK7FMAC in the Hobart area.
You can hear this broadcast again on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT in Southern VK7.
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RAOTC News
Broadcast for July
Further to that mentioned on the WIA National News, this is another reminder about the RAOTC broadcast for Monday the 3rd of July 2023 at 8 pm local time; thatâ€Ös tomorrow night
for those listening on Sunday.
This month we hear another in the series of historic broadcasts collected by Andrew, VK3CAH. It was read by Alan VK3AMD, SK in November 2001.
Items included an amusing tale of ‘stewedâ€Ö tea being served to military personnel on one of the PNG islands.
Of interest closer to home is a letter supplied by Jim Davis, VK7OW, SK. It was written to Jim by a member of Howard Kingsley Loveâ€Ös family. Howard was not only a radio amateur but
owner of the Kingsley Radio company, perhaps best known for production of the famous AR7 receiver.
The major item was supplied by George, VK3XD, SK who was sent to Darwin in the wake of Cyclone Tracy to restore radio communications. He was there for 5 weeks.
It is interesting to hear the, generally unrecognised, part radio amateurs played in providing emergency communications for several weeks.
The broadcast concludes with a true story that could be subtitled ‘Divine Interventionâ€Ö.
Listen at 8 pm Monday, local time, over the VK7RAA/VK7RAD state-wide network or at about 8:30pm as a telecast on VK7AX ‘Spectrum Tasmaniaâ€Ö via the BATC membersâ€Ö stream
or in the Ulverstone area on 445.50MHz DATV. Audio feed is available on VK7RDR, 439.775MHz, Dazzler Range.
The date again is July 3rd. Call backs will follow on both networks. Please call in if you are able; this provides the RAOTC broadcast committee with an idea of how many are listening
to these broadcasts.
If you miss the off-air broadcasts you can listen to the audio file on the RAOTC website:
https://www.raotc.org.au/
73, Peter VK7PD
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VK7 Centennial Month
NW WIA Centenary Event 2023
Hi fellow amateurs.
On Saturday the 24th June we held the NW WIA Centenary event in the Scout Hall at Ulverstone, a frosty start, with only one rain shower, otherwise the weather was great. With 25 exhibitor stands, visitors had plenty to look at. Lots of interactive stands and the operating HF, FT8, 2m/70cm and 1.2GHz stations.
We had locals residents from the NW Coast come in for a sticky beak, as well as amateurs from the North, and some of our elderly NW Amateurs which was great.
The free sausage sizzle was certainly a hit, with over 100 snags devoured, and a big thank you to the Barby ladies quartet for cooking.
Whenever you looked around, the hall was full, and I had great delight in showing some younger children some of the interactive displays.
Dave VK7DC erected a 20/40m HF dipole and 1.2 GHz antenna, and VK7NET had up a 40m squid pole for FT8, and Peter VK7KPC had up a military HF antennas to communicate on his military radios.
Local QRM caused some havoc, but VK7DC managed 1.2 GHz contacts in VK3, and VK7NETs FT8 was heard around the world.
A big thankyou to those that helped set up up the hall Friday, and cleaned up Saturday, and returned Barby and Tables on Monday. A big shout out to the REAST and NTARC members that came and setup displays. We were blessed with a local school supplying additional tables, the local Apex club supplying their trailer mounted Barby, and the local scouts who supplied the hall, tables and ran coax through the building to assist us.
As well as Coastal FM who brought their outside broadcast van and advertised the event . A great day was had, thanks to the many volunteers and generous support, thank you all. Pictures of the event, can be seen on the VK7 Amateur Radio Face Book page.
73, Eric, VK7EV
NEW Centenary Coordinator 2023
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NW WIA Centenary Dinner
On Saturday night the 24th June, a Centenary dinner was held in the Chelsea room at Furnerâ€Ös hotel and it was pleasing to see a large turnout of amateurs from the NW Coast and visitors from the North and South.
A scrumptious meal was enjoyed by those attending, with many laughs and banter making for a fun night.
The evening concluded with the cutting of a very yummy Chocolate Centenary cake , and we finally went our separate ways after 9pm, a great social night.
Regards & 73, Eric, VK7EV
NW Coordinator WIA Centenary
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Southern Centennial Lunch
All Tasmanian Amateurs are reminded that the Centenary Lunch on 22nd July 2023 at the Shoreline Hotel is fast approaching.
Even faster than you think, as the cut-off date to R.S.V.P is July 12. For that you need to contact Michael Jenner, VK7FB at jenner.michael(at)gmail.com
The menu is available at the link on the email edition of this broadcast. So therefore the cost is up to you.
We will have a birthday cake, or two, with dietary considerations in mind. We will also have a photographic display of Tasmanian radio history thanks to Linda VK7QP.
Bring the YL/XYL and Harmonics.
But as the numbers are limited you had better get in early.
73, Rod, VK7TRF
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NW Centenary Video Playlist
Tony VK7AX lets us know that he has created a YouTube Playlist called "WIA 100 Centenary Celebrations - Tasmania".
This List is an Archive for Videos & Slide Shows depicting NW activity over recent years as part of the WIA 100 Centenary Celebrations in Tasmania over the last 100 Years.
Some of these videos were aired at the Celebration Day conducted at the Scout Hall, Ulverstone on 24th. June 2023.
Tony anticipates editing more material associated with amateur activity in Tasmania over recent years and uploading to the archive as time permits. Most of the videos will be uploaded to the proposed WIA Special Archive site when the site becomes available (still in development stages I am told).
The VK7AX videos are archived on YouTube and can be accessed on the links in the email edition of the broadcast.
All Videos > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyBildPQiN4Q_wPufe1Cvg
Playlist "Amateur Radio News Broadcasts" > https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1YEsT6HO80dtpqGPHbbuuflB0KGay0oV
Playlist "WIA 100 Centenary Celebrations - Tasmania" > https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1YEsT6HO80cp8cKHNwB5LgZQQMs3jZzs
73, Tony, VK7AX
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Special Callsign - VK7WIA
The special thank you to all who activated VK7WIA - You will all be getting a special VK7WIA Award Certificate.
We are currently working through the final uploading with activators to make sure we have all the contacts into the log.
If any of the activators need some help then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK on email: VK7KK(at)wia.org.au or phone 0417 391 607.
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Special Centennial QSL Card and Award Certificate
A huge thank you to Reuben VK7FREU who designed and created our special QSL card and award certificate.
The QSL card will be printed in the Ukraine courtesy of UX5UO. There will be printed and electronic versions of the QSL card available. LOTW is the preferred platform and we will be uploading all the contacts to LOTW.
Our special QSL cards and Award certificates feature a travel through time with amateur field days, events spanning from the 1930s through to current time.
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VK7 Centennial Award Certificate
The special award certificate for contacting the centennial callsign has been finalised and looks fantastic. A great addition to any shack wall. Station in VK and ZL that have made 10 or more contacts with at least one being phone and outside VK amateurs that have made contacts at least 5 times with VK7WIA are eligible for a beautiful certificate.
We are currently finalising and streamlining details on how to apply. Given we have the complete log of contacts we can see who is eligible.
Keep an eye on the website for more details.
https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/centenary-of-organised-amateur-radio-in-tasmania/
73, Justin, VK7TW for the VK7 Centenary Committee
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Contest News
Winter VHF and Above Field Day
Last weekend was the Winter VHF/UHF field day. Reminder to upload your logs by midnight Monday July 9th EAST.
73 Richard VK7ZBX
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QSL NEWS
Report - from Herman VK7HW Manager of the WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
The updated list of QSL Cards held as at 30 June 2023 is in the email version of the broadcast. Any listing errors are mine of course.
Cards are in the process of being mailed out to WIA members and those who have provided me with stamps to cover their costs.
Usual delivery via VK7KT will also be sent this coming week. Deliveries to NTARC and the SOTA group have also been completed over the last few weeks.
If you have any questions re QSL cards, please contact Herman by email vk7bureau(at)wia.org.au
73, Herman, VK7HW, WIA Manager VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau
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YOU ARE LISTENING TO VK7WI AND THIS IS THE VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
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Statewide News
Thursday Night SSTV Nets
Catching up on the 22nd June net, the participants were VK7s – ZAB, OO, FGGT, ZBX and PD all sharing various subjects like:
Tigers as street art and a large statue
A robotic look dog
A series of locations on Tassieâ€Ös north east coast including the Hillwood Café
And a large mesh dish where a ladder had obstructed its movement – Ouch, a bit of panel beating required!
Moving on to this weekâ€Ös net on the 29th June and there was a special VK7 Centennial Celebration where Steve VK7OO used the VK7WIA Callsign for the QSOs.
A busy net that saw the following participants, VK7s – ZAB, EKA, ZGK, TW, ZSB, IT, PD, FGGT, KT, ZIR, ZBX and KPC all sharing fifty photos via the North South link. Mainly radio related.
A reminder that Ken VK7KRJâ€Ös and Steve VK7OOâ€Ös fully automatic 24/7 monitoring sites allow anyone who has sent an SSTV picture the ability to check them on their pages almost immediately, any time, both South and North Tasmania.
Also if you missed the net, there are archives of all SSTV nights. These photos can be seen on Kenâ€Ös 2m SSTV website as an infinitely-scrolling web page or on NTARCâ€Ös website under blogs and arranged as weekly nets.
https://vk7oo.tasme.com/vhfsstv
https://sstv.vk7krj.com/scrolling%20web%20gallery.html
https://www.ntarc.net/blogs
73 from Andreâ€Ö VK7ZAB
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST
NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net
Due to issues with the 2m repeater on Mt Duncan, till further notice, the weekly Mt Duncan net on Wednesday nights, will be run on VK7RMD Mt Duncanâ€Ös 70cm repeater, 438.600 5 Mhz offset tone 141.3.
Regards & 73, Eric, VK7EV
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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
Those of us that have not been on the NTARC web site in the last few days would have missed an update in the “Notices†section that has been added. Something completely different to most of our postings, a project, something to actually construct, and according to the heading it is “Celebrating 100 years of Amateur Radio in Tasmania June 2023â€. The Century “Cent†(1 Watt) 80m CW Transmitter Mk I by VK7WW (Nic).
Who better to describe what it is all about than Nic VK7WW, so over to Nic….
“I have the privilege of running the TechNet and TestNet for the Northern Tasmanian Amateur Radio Club (NTARC). The TestNet is a 30minute net on 3.580 MHz combined with a slow-Morse course. The TestNet gives QRP builders an opportunity to test their simple low-power (mostly CW) transmitters, even if they donâ€Öt know Morse code! (Just send a string of Vs – Beethovenâ€Ös Fifthâ€Ö – di di di dah)
To commemorate the Centenary Celebrations of 2023, I decided to build a simple crystal controlled, low power ( >1w), Morse code transmitter for 80m. It uses commonly available parts, is very easy to build, and it performs very well, with a ‘sweetâ€Ö clean signal.â€
Now this is not your usual “look what I builtâ€, here is some info and a few blurred pictures etc.
In my opinion it is an excellently presented project. Even if you are not into 80m CW it is well worth perusing the article. It is complete with legible circuit diagrams, component overlays, parts list and wiring instructions, interspersed with sharp close up photos of the constructed project to assist.
Here is a small excerpt from the “Building†section:
“Building is pretty easy. I mounted the prototype in a box I made from copper laminate from another project, seen in the photos. You can place it in a housing of your choice. Some builders mount it on another copper laminate board to use as a ground/“earthâ€, on which they can solder all components that go to ground. Much like what I did with my prototype. (See photos.)
Others may want to fix solder tags to all components that go to ground and bolt them inside a metal case.
I used a piece of single sided copper laminate (cut approximately to size) and a hand held hacksaw blade to create the separate sections – size detailed in the component layout page. I drilled mounting holes in each end of the copper laminate and screwed it to a wooden pallet so it couldnâ€Öt move, as I cut the pattern out with the hacksaw blade.â€
Nic does an excellent job of methodically taking you through the construction of this project. One of the really important aspects of this project, apart from its simplicity is that at the time of writing, all components are available at Jaycar, yes you heard correctly, actually available locally at Jaycar!
Now I said it was simple, have a listen to the component count. Resistors: three, Capacitors: seven, Inductors: two commercial and one small balun former with only fourteen turns that need to be wound,
Transistors: two, nothing exotic just a general purpose BC548 and a good old BD139 used as the output final, some sundry parts like a switch, sockets and copper laminate PCB, a pretty small inventory really. The one important part is the crystal for 3.579MHz. Remember back to analogue colour TV days? It was the frequency of the ‘colour-burstâ€Ö used in the American NTSC system, as opposed to 4.433 MHz used in the PAL system that Australia opted for. This crystal is also available at Jaycar and allows the transmit frequency to sit very comfortably in the 80m band.
Now for assistance: Nic said “Good luck! Feel free to call in on the TestNet and TechNet 73 Nic.†Now you canâ€Öt be more helpful than that!
Evidently while testing the unit and operating from the Legana area on 3.580 MHz, between 7 and 9pm, Nic has had QSOs and reports come from Canberra, Gosford, Victoria, South Australia, Perth WA and even New Zealand. Not bad for just over 1 watt output!
As an addendum I noted that Nic called it the “Mk Iâ€, this hopefully could suggest that there may be some more tantalising versions or modifications to come, keep checking the web site, you never know. Thanks Nic for your obvious enthusiasm and contribution to a Century of Amateur Radio in Tasmania and probably to the concept from one hundred years ago, “if you want it then you will have to build it…. “
Project link is in the text version.
https://www.ntarc.net/projects
Notices â€ö NTARC Inc.
Now continuing the CW theme, the WIA has just released on their web site the Harry Angel Memorial 80m Sprint – Final Results 2023 Contest. Peter VK7KPC, gained third place and a certificate in the CW Section, with only one contact separating the top three place holders, things were very close. The only other VK7 participant was Garry VK7JGD in the Phone Section. Congratulations to you both for waving the flag.
Competition link is in the text version.
https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/harryangel/
Reminder - the Club Technical night sessions held every second Wednesday night are now starting an hour earlier. Doors will open at 18:30 instead of the previous 19:30, this will continue during the winter months.
Hopefully it will provide more flexibility for those of us that live out of town and have to travel back at the conclusion of the evening, often in inclement weather.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Club Technical night - The next session will be on Wednesday the 19th July and will commence at the new winter time of 6.30 pm. Thatâ€Ös a one hour earlier start and running through to about 10.00 pm, at the Club room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
Coffee Morning - held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10am to noon and we look forward to seeing you all there. Why not pop in and join us for a cuppa, there is endless tea and coffee along with biscuits available for a donation. This is an excellent opportunity to collect your QSL cards.
The TestNet and TechNet session - Wednesday the 5th of July. TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7pm till 7.30pm…. and a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm. Your host for the evening will be Nic VK7WW.
Midyear Social Evening - Wednesday the 12th of July. This will be in place of the usual “Club Technical nightâ€. The venue is most likely going to be the Park Hotel in Invermay. Venue and time will be confirmed soon. Those who wish to attend please register the number of places required to the Secretary or on the registration sheet at the club rooms.
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 them to the Secretary at the following address news(at)ntarc.net all items to be received no later than 5pm on the Friday prior to the Broadcast.
Thatâ€Ös all folks,
73 from Stefan, VK7ZSB, Secretary NTARC Inc.
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YOU ARE LISTENING TO VK7WI AND THIS IS THE VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST
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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/
NO WAGS ON WEDNESDAY!
Please note there will be no Wednesday Afternoon Group this Wednesday Lunchtime 5th July 2023 as there is a new power meter being installed and there will be no power at the clubroom or TMR from 9-3pm.
The Wednesday evening presentation will still be going ahead.
73, REAST Committee.
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July Presentation Night - Dayton Hamvention Experiences
This Wednesday night we have Hayden VK7HH / KD9SSB who will be giving us a presentation on his experiences at the recent Dayton Hamvention in the US.
Hayden was lucky enough to head to the US, tour around and catch-up with many of his YouTuber Ham Radio buddies and attend the Dayton Hamvention.
This should be a fantastic presentation.
When - this Wednesday 5th July 2023 from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain clubrooms.
Please note this will be using the new DATV Studio system which is now setup for more professional presentation to streaming and RF. We encourage your comments about the improved quality to the YouTube streaming service. Please leave your comments in the chat.
73, REAST Committee
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DATV Experimenter's Night
https://fb.me/e/2JoFedbKt
Our DATV Experimenterâ€Ös Night over the month of July will return to some degree of normality. We still have some tweaking to do but we are back on the air with improved quality and capability.
We have rebuilt using hybrid SDI/Composite technology along with a new video and audio mixer and enhanced usage of Open Broadcaster Studio.
A huge thank you to Sean VK7WTF AND Damien VK7SD.
We look forward to seeing you at the clubrooms on a Wednesday night from around 6:30pm.
73, Justin, VK7TW
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Training and Assessments
The next REAST Foundation Licence training and all licence assessment day is on Saturday July 29th.
Please note this day has been moved one week due to the Centenary Southern Luncheon.
If you are thinking of coming along then please let Reg Emmett VK7KK REAST Learning Organiser know ASAP by phoning 0417 391 607 or via the REAST Website Contact Form.
https://www.reast.asn.au/contact/online-contact-form/
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
And checkout the REAST Facebook page events for further details.
https://fb.me/e/2lrgEJgfd
73, Reg, VK7KK
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Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months:
Regular gatherings:
Sewing Circle Net – Daily on 3.640 MHz commences at 6:00pm 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.
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.
SOTA/WWFF Group – Meeting Mondays and Fridays 10.30-12.00 midday at Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry St, Launceston.
NTARC - Fridays - Coffee mornings in the NTARC Club rooms from 10am to noon.
NTARC - Wednesday 19th July - Club Technical night - from 6.30 to 10.30 pm in the club room Archer Street, Rocherlea.
NTARC - Wednesday 5th July - TestNet and TechNet - TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7pm till 7.30pm and a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm.
NW VK7 – Wednesday from 8:00pm local – NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on VK7RMD
NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 8:30pm local) - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.190 USB
NW SSTV Nights - 24 July 2023 - hosted by Eric VK7EV from 7:30pm using VK7RMD 2m repeater on Mt Duncan on the 4th Monday in the Month.
Events:
REAST - July 5 - Dayton Hamfest Experiences with Hayden VK7HH - from 7:30pm - Queens Domain Clubrooms
NTARC - July 12 - Midyear Social Evening - most likely going to be the Park Hotel in Invermay. Venue and time will be confirmed soon.
REAST - July 22 - Southern VK7 Centenary Lunch - Shoreline Hotel from 12 Noon
ALARA - November 2023 - ALARAMeet 2023 - Hobart Tasmania
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A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast:
Newsreader: VK7ZIR
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: VK7TPE
40m: VK7ALH
20m: VK7JGD
10m: VK7DG
UHFCB15: VK7FMAC
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 VK7RHT in the South.
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. PLEASE NOTE: given the number of potential statewide callbacks we will be taking and acknowledging callsign only. Once the callbacks are over, there will be plenty of time to chat statewide about other matters.
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 Centenary VK7 Amateur Radio News Team, 73, stay safe from Justin, VK7TW.
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(Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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