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VK7AX > BCAST 14.12.24 02:37l 528 Lines 25380 Bytes #292 (0) @ WW BID : 991_VK7AX Read: GUEST Subj: VK7 Amateur Radio News 15Dec24 Path: IW8PGT<IZ3LSV<DB0ERF<DK0WUE<DK0WUE<K7EK<N3HYM<W0ARP<LU9DCE<LU4ECL< VK4OT<VK7AX Sent: 241214/0130Z @:VK7AX.#ULV.TAS.AUS.OC #:991 [Ulverstone] $:991_VK7AX From: VK7AX@VK7AX.#ULV.TAS.AUS.OC To : BCAST@WW VK7 Amateur Radio News 15Dec24 Text edition: -------------------------------- VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS BROADCAST FOR SUNDAY 15th December 2024 -------------------------------- Welcome to the Summer edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News. This was first broadcast on Sunday, December 15th, 2024 and we bring you the latest from the world of amateur radio in VK7. This week, joining you from the Tasmanian Amateur Radio News desk is Peter, VK7PD. Tune in as we share updates and insights across VK7, broadcast through an array of platforms and frequencies: On DMR Talk Group 5 and D-Star Reflector 91C, managed by Gavin, VK7HGO. On Medium and high frequency rebroadcasts thanks to our dedicated operators: 1.862 MHz by Graham, VK7GS 3.670 MHz by Garry, VK7JGD 7.140 MHz by Dale, VK7DG 14.130 MHz by Justin, VK7TW 28.525 MHz by Tony, VK7VKT and UHF CB Channel 24 in the Hobart area, hosted by Mark, VK7FMAC If you missed todayâ€Ös broadcast then you can catch the replay on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT and UHFCB24 in Southern VK7. Thank you for tuning in and enjoy the broadcast! -------------------------------- Attention All Amateur Radio Operators: A Holiday Announcement Breaking news from the North Pole! The Non-Denominational Winter Gift Specialist (formerly known as Santa Claus, now embracing diversity and inclusivity) is making his annual world tour on December 25th. Equipped with a sleigh powered by eco-friendly reindeer propulsion, heâ€Ös set to deliver the radio and antenna of your wildest dreams. Whether youâ€Öre dreaming of a top-of-the-line SDR, a vintage tube rig, or a stealthy yet powerful antenna to keep the neighbours happy, Santaâ€Ös got you coveredâ€öprovided your RF emissions are within the approved spectrum! Rumor has it that Santaâ€Ös sleigh is sporting an upgraded HF mobile setup this year, complete with a rotatable log-periodic array on the roof and a satellite tracker for working DX while cruising through the ionosphere. (Heâ€Ös been spotted checking into 20m nets during test flights!) And letâ€Ös not forget: Santa is committed to fair play, so his gifts are distributed without bias toward your license class or contesting habits. Naughty or nice, all operators get their chance to unwrap the gear of their dreamsâ€öso long as they follow the amateur code of conduct. So, keep your antennas pointed north, your rigs warmed up, and your shacks tidy. Santaâ€Ös watching, and heâ€Ös logging everythingâ€¦ literally. Happy holidays, 73, and may your Christmas QSOs be merry and bright! -------------------------------- Statewide News SSTV Nights The VK7RAF repeater is back on air again with thanks to Hayden VK7HH and Murray VK7ZMS. The SSTV net was once again state-wide and saw the following participants, VK7s â€“ EV, ZAB, TW, HSE, ZCF and OO all sharing over twenty photos. This week featured: A welcome back RAF message The antenna array for the beacons on VK7RAE at Don Heads The Dial Ranges and an activation at Hawley Reserve A Tas-Rail train, a rescue helicopter, wooden boats and a veteran car Joan of Arc statues in France Equipment for chasing weather balloons and a retrieved Radiosonde Close-up details of a Radiosondeâ€Ös electronics and sensors A portable APRS unit shown at REASTâ€Ös last Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Night A small battery charger with OLED status display Checkpoint crews at the Equine State Championships AI generated radio enthusiasts A cool looking family pet dog A radio contacts map on 6 metres and the next generation of hams Note - 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. If you missed the net there are archives of these SSTV nights. These photos can be seen on Kenâ€Ös and Steveâ€Ös SSTV websites or on NTARCâ€Ös website under blogs. Donâ€Öt forget to use your own photos or those that are copyright free. SSTV VK7OO Tasmania Australia (tasme.com) VK7KRJ's 2m SSTV scrolling web gallery Blog 3 â€ö NTARC Inc. 73 from Andreâ€Ö VK7ZAB -------------------------------- Broadcast News Join the VK7 AR News Team in 2025! The VK7 Amateur Radio News Team is gearing up for an exciting year ahead, and we need your help to make 2025 a success! Every week, a dedicated group of over 20 volunteers brings the VK7 AR News to life. From compiling content to reading, broadcasting, rebroadcasting, taking callbacks, and tallying listener numbersâ€öitâ€Ös a true team effort. As we prepare for the year ahead, weâ€Öll be celebrating some of our long-standing contributors who are retiring. Their incredible contributions have left a lasting legacy, but they also leave behind some big shoes to fill. This is where you come in! If youâ€Öre a regular listenerâ€öor even if youâ€Öre just discovering our broadcastâ€öwhy not join the team that brings it all to air? There are plenty of roles to suit your skills and interests: Compilers to gather and organize content Readers to deliver the news on air Broadcasters and rebroadcasters to ensure the news reaches our audience far and wide The more volunteers we have, the lighter the load for everyone, and the greater the reach of our vibrant VK7 amateur radio community. Interested? Let Justin VK7TW know! You can reach out via email, Discord, or on the repeater. Your enthusiasm and support can make all the difference! 73, Justin, VK7TW -------------------------------- QSL News Report - from Herman VK7HW Manager of the WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau The updated list of QSL cards held as at 28 November 2024 is in the email version of the broadcast. 73, Herman, VK7HW, WIA Manager VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau --------------- Cards held at 28 November 2024 ( Any errors in the listing are mine, I sometimes miss culling a call sign) AAC, AAD, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, ACE, ACG, ACN, ADE, AED, AG(2014), AGC, AHT, AIR, AJC, AKK, ALZ, AM, ANC, AO, APZ, AS, ATH, AXZ, AY BA, BB, BPV, BT, BU, BYE CA, CBK, CBR, CH/T, CJ, CTV, CV, CX DAN, DHT, DI, DN, DO, DQ, DT, DV, DY, DZ EG, EI, ER FADZ, FALX (alx), FAZZ, FCIA, FF, FG, FGGT, FKLW, FLAR, FMI, FPRN, FTAS GA, GEL, GGZ, GM, GOP, GR, GU HCH, HH, HL, HOB, HRS, HSA, HSD, HSJ, HVK, HXT, HZ IAN, IR, IS JA, JAB, JAZ, JCR, JG, JOK, JP, JS, JW, JX KAC, KAM, KBA, KD, KDO, KJ, KKR, KL, KO, KQ, KRJ LA, LDH, LJ, LL, LLL, LM, LT, LVH M, MA, MAG, MBD, MBP, MD, MEL, MET, MHZ, MI, MJ, MRS, MS, MV NA, NB, NC, ND, NEC, NIK, NRF, NSE, NTE, NVH OB PAF, PBD, PM, PRN, PSH, PSJ, PSZ, PW QK RG, RJ, RN, ROY SG(vi7SG), SN, SV, SZ TCE, TED, TK, TL, TPE, TR, TS, TUX, TX, TZ UT VA, VAC, VAO, VAZ, VDC, VEK, VH, VI75G, VK7/AG9A9Mark), VR, VTM WA, WC, WIA, WL, WO, WT, WUU XV Y, YN ZA, ZJJ, ZK, ZM, ZR, ZT Cards held at REAST Club Room 30 October 2024 (Sorted In wooden box on desk as you enter the door). AZ, HSD, SD, STO, VKT 73, Herman, VK7HW -------------------------------- Help Needed I am a HAM operator - Alex VK7ALX from Port Huon Tasmania. My TEAC MC-D82 Micro HIFI system has what I think has a dry joint as it started going off in colder weather. If I remove the side panel and warm the interior, with a low power hair drier - the unit would come back on. After some months sitting it now wont power up? Inside there are 3 fuses on the power supply board and all three are okay. I would like to get this unit working as itâ€Ös a very good unit? I can deliver it to anyone who can help and will pay for what it costs to repair. I hope someone can help me - or can recommend a repairer? I donâ€Öt have any schematics. If you can help please contact me at email - ak_whiteside(at)iinet.net.au 73, Alex Whiteside, VK7ALX ------------------------------- NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club Christmas Bar B Que On Saturday the 14th December, the club will hold a Christmas Bar B Que commencing at 1pm in Legion Park, which is off The Esplanade behind the Showgrounds at West Ulverstone. The park is accessed by turning East into Maud Street off Queen Street, following the road to the river and BBQ facilities. This is a BYO food & drinks event. Onsite there are two electric Bar B Ques, toilets, running water and some seating and tables under cover. We welcome other amateurs from around the state attending, and socialising with our members If you have any cold or flu symptoms, or are unwell, or been in contact with a confirmed COVID case, then please do not attend the function. The alternate Bar B Que venue will be Air Force Park off Tasma Parade West Ulverstone, turn right immediately after crossing the bridge over the Leven river, it is south of the Rec Centre, which has no Toilets, but has two electric Bar B Ques, no running water and some seating and tables under cover. The Club will monitor the Mt Duncan 2 metre repeater the morning of the Bar B Que and if the weather conditions are not pleasant, can advise if itâ€Ös going ahead If you have camping chairs it may pay to bring your own. 73, Eric, VK7EV, News Officer, NWTARC -------------------------------- NEWS FROM THE NORTH SOTA/WWFF PARKS GROUP The Summits On The Air/World Wide Flora and Fauna parks group meets twice weekly â€“ 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 -------------------------------- Northern Tasmanian Amateur Radio Club Incorporated www.ntarc.net Two Wednesday evenings ago saw club members attended the Iron Horse Bar and Grill for the annual NTARC Christmas Dinner. There was much discussion of the menus extensive variety of culinary delights and luckily everyone found something suitable. Orders were taken and service was fast. The food was magnificent, everyone was happy and the staff were fantastic. A great relaxing time was had by all. We all made our way home, some of us well after 10pm, but all thoroughly satiated. Last Wednesday evening was NTARCâ€Ös General Meeting time again. Even though we are now into summer the night was a bit on the cool side and the club rooms were decidedly chilly. So thanks to Stuart VK7FEAT, who quickly stoked the wood heater â€œLuke Skywarmerâ€ and soon had it ablaze. The wood not the heater that is, hihi. The nip in the air was soon removed. We had a great roll up of members, with the meeting commencing at 19:30 hours. The agenda was worked through in about 30 minutes. With the meeting closed, a light supper was brought out and discussions continued on for another hour. This was the last General Meeting for the year, See you at the Annual General Meeting in February 2025. For those of you with good memoriesâ€¦ about fifteen months ago at a Club Technical night Andreâ€Ö VK7ZAB, was demonstrating his â€œTiny SAâ€ Spectrum Analyser, not on display but to display a brand new RF signal in the Launceston area. The new signal was in the 200MHz area and turned out to be from the testing of the ABCâ€Ös new Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus service for the Launceston area, or DAB for short. You may also remember that Phil VK7ZPD, stumbled across a pile of Sony DAB+ compatible radios that were brand new in boxes. He found them at a local recycling depot very near the NTARC club rooms at Rocherlea. They were less than one seventh their retail price. At $20 you couldnâ€Öt go wrong, as it certainly ticked the â€œcost-effective boxâ€ for amateur radio operators. Well fifteen months later the testing has finished and the service has been officially rolled out and services the greater Launceston area. The following is a hint for members and others that snapped up many dozens of these units. Because of the possible difference in test stream protocol the new DAB+ signal will not automatically lock on and decode into individual channels on these units. The easiest solution is turn the unit â€œOnâ€ press the â€œMenuâ€ button on the rear of the unit, select â€œInitialiseâ€ then select â€œYesâ€. The Sony unit will reboot and scan for a DAB signal. It will lock onto the new stream, display the correct time and you will now have eleven new digital ABC channels. Maybe the reason they were being disposed of was this very problem? But who cares itâ€Ös an easy solution, happy listening. As mentioned last week an E-mail has gone out to all members regarding membership renewal options. By all means feel free to renew your membership. But importantly if you havenâ€Öt received the e-mail and you have checked your Junk folder, then drop an e-mail to the secretary with your preferred e-mail address and I will update any address discrepancies. Remember this week sees the winding down of club activities in time for the Christmas Break. UPCOMING EVENTS TestNet and TechNet session - The last session for 2024 will be this Wednesday the 18th December commence with the TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7 pm till 7.30 pm, then a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30 pm till 8.30 pm. Your host for the evening is Nic VK7WW. Club Room Technical night session - The last session for 2024 will be this Wednesday the 18th December commence at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea Coffee Morning â€“ The last for 2024 will be held this Friday the 20th of December in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10 am to noon and we look forward to seeing you all there. So why not pop in check the QSL cards and join us for a cuppa, there is endless tea and coffee along with biscuits available for a donation. 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 5 pm on the Friday prior to the Broadcast. Thatâ€Ös all folks, 73 from Stefan, VK7ZSB, Secretary NTARC Inc. -------------------------------- 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/ -------------------------------- End Of Year Celebration BBQ and Working Bee A huge thank you to everyone who came up to enjoy a snag and help with our working bee. We installed the new CCTV cameras both inside and outside which are working a treat. We cleaned up the shack and the workbench is looking spic and span and is all setup with test equipment, soldering stations and tools. We installed a second and third PTZ CCTV cameras in the DATV studio similar to the type in the main clubrooms that is used for the forum nights. These are all remotely controlled from the control desk and are 20x zoom and auto focus. All the boxes in the DATV studio have been stored and there is now room for an audience in the studio! Again thanks to all who helped out. 73, Justin, VK7TW on behalf of the REAST Committee. -------------------------------- HUMONGOUS Amateur Radio Car Boot Sale https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/?event_id1=2565 REAST will be holding a huge amateur radio carboot sale in the Queens Domain compound from 11am on Sunday 19th January 2025. Want to sell something - it will cost you $10 to setup your carboot then you can sell as much as you want - all profit goes to you. There will be a Sausage Sizzle on the day with Snags and Bread at $3 and Burgers and Bread at $5 - Soft drinks available $1 per can. The REAST club will be selling 5.4m and 8.1m portable Aluminium masts for very reasonable prices! No need to book - just turn up. 73, REAST Committee -------------------------------- Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Nights https://www.youtube.com/live/tXuRBAu29Tw Last Wednesday night was a night covering many subjects. We started with a demo of the new CCTV camera in the studio that replaces Studio Camera 2 with full PTZ function from the control desk. We then took a look at the APRS - Byonics MT-2001, complete with a built in TinyTrak 3 and a 2m 2 Watt Transmitter that you add a GPS modules and it is a full APRS unit https://www.byonics.com/microtrak We then moved to the May 10/11 Space Weather event and thanks to Rex VK7MO who passed on an article from the SpaceWeather.com website about the event on 10-12 May 2024 and the effect on the precision GPS driven farming https://www.spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=10&month=12&year=2024 Dr Andrew Klelocuik from the AAD did a comparison between the Hobart Magnetometer and the Reference GPS and the variation seen during the event. Continuing with the space weather event theme - and thanks to Murray VK7ZMS who passed on a presentation from the AUSNOGs 2024 conference about how the sub-sea Fibre Optic Cables and how the event affected certain cables. We took a look at the latest WIA AR Magazine and then had a blast from the past with a 50 in 1 and 10 in 1 Electronics Projects manuals. There was a look at the SG-Labs new release of a just released 5GHz transverters. There was a Space Weather Report - from the newsgroup report thanks to Ben VK7BEN and we finished with a reminder of the future training events and activities. We are holding Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group Nights over the holiday break however there will not be one on Christmas night - sorry! This Wednesday night will be a VERY SPECIAL look at the actual blast from the past equipment - thanks to Ben VK7BEN. There will also be some AI Christmas shenanigans and much more. On a Wednesday night people start arriving at the night around 6pm and many bring their dinner to enjoy. There is always much discussion, experimenting, playing, talking, drinking coffee and tea, serious cunning plan development and general amateur radio shenanigans and world problem solving in the clubrooms as well!! 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/ We stream the nights on the REAST YouTube streaming channel and we also go out on RF - DVB-T 7MHz Standard Definition on 445.5MHz. 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. See you there or on the stream. 73, Justin, VK7TW -------------------------------- REAST Training and Assessments Update Foundation Training and Assessment Days are held every two months and start in February each year. Standard, Advanced, and Regulations licence assessments are held on the alternate months starting in March. Dates can be found on the REAST Events Page. https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/ Our 2025 training calendar is available and the Foundation Training and Assessment days will be on: 22/02, 12/04, 28/06, 30/08 and 25/10. Our Standard, Advanced & Regulations Assessment Days will be on: 29/03, 31/05, 26/07, 20/09 and 29/11. For Bookings, Queries, and Questions: Email: reast.assessor(at)gmail.com This email is forwarded to the Learning Organiser, who will respond to all requests. Foundation Licence Training Videos: These have been updated to reflect the new Class Licence arrangements. Available on the REAST YouTube Training and Assessment Playlist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiSE6GEhcXU&list=PLsnsP_zjw831mdC6sY4XqavRUY-53ZWUn Additional Resources: Check out the WIA Foundation Trial Exams. https://www.wia.org.au/licenses/foundation/onlineexams/foundation.php 73, Reg, VK7KK -------------------------------- Technology News GPS alternative for drones uses visual data from stars Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed an innovative night-time navigation system for drones by combining celestial navigation with vision-based technology. Designed for environments where GPS is unreliable or unavailable, the system uses an algorithm that processes star-based visual data through standard autopilot systems. By identifying stars in images captured by the drone and comparing them to a database, the system can determine the droneâ€Ös location with impressive accuracy, achieving positioning within 4 km during tests on a fixed-wing drone. Unlike traditional star-based navigation systems, UniSAâ€Ös solution is lightweight, cost-effective, and does not require stabilisation hardware, making it suitable for smaller drones. This passive celestial navigation system offers key advantages: it doesnâ€Öt emit detectable signals, is robust against GPS jamming, and is built using commercially available components. These features make it an ideal backup for operations over oceans, in warfare zones, or any environment where GPS signals are compromised. Senior researcher Professor Javaan Chahl highlighted the potential applications of the technology across various industries, including environmental monitoring in remote areas and long-duration surveillance missions. The systemâ€Ös resilience to GNSS denial and low-cost accessibility make it suitable for a range of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), from commercial drones to advanced defence applications. The research is part of UniSAâ€Ös broader program to develop key drone technologies for both civilian and defence purposes, with findings published in the journal Drones. https://www.criticalcomms.com.au/content/transport/news/gps-alternative-for-drones-uses-visual-data-from-stars-1337388616 Sourced from the Critical Comms Web E-zine -------------------------------- Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months: Regular gatherings: Sewing Circle Net â€“ 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. State-wide â€“ MICROWAVE QSO Party â€“ 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 - WAGs - Wednesday Afternoon Group from 12 noon in the REAST Clubrooms Queenâ€Ös Domain. REAST - WEGs - Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group from around 6pm in the REAST Clubrooms Queenâ€Ös Domain. SOTA/WWFF Group â€“ Meeting Mondays and Fridays 10.30-12.00 midday at Glebe Gardens Cafe, Henry St, Launceston. NTARC - last TestNet and TechNet session for 2024 - 18th December 2024. TestNet/CW course on 3.580MHz from 7pm till 7.30pm and a TechNet on 3.567MHz from 7.30pm till about 8.30pm NTARC Club Room Technical night session from 6:30pm on the 18th December in the Club Rooms. NTARC Coffee Mornings are held every Friday in the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10am to noon in the Rocherlea Clubrooms. NW VK7 â€“ Wednesday from 8:00pm local â€“ NW Tassie Amateur Repeater Group Net on 2m VK7RMD and Node 56780 NW VK7 - Thursday commencing at 8:30pm local - N.W. Tassie 2m DX Net 144.190 USB Events: NWTARC - December 14 - Christmas BYO BBQ - Legion Park West Ulverstone from 1pm. WORLDWIDE - the Non-Denominational Winter Gift Specialist delivers the rig of your dreams REAST - January 19, 2025 - CarBoot Sale of the Century and Sausage Sizzle - Queens Domain Clubrooms from 11am. -------------------------------- A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast: Newsreader: VK7WW Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to N W T A R C, West Coast Radio Group, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC 160m: VK7GS 80m: VK7DG 40m: VK7TW 20m: VK7ALH 10m: VK7JGD UHFCB24: VK7FMAC DMR: Talk Group 5 and D-Star: Reflector 91C VK7HGO -------------------------------- A huge thank you to all people and organisations that assisted with this broadcast. -------------------------------- That wraps up this week's edition of the VK7 Amateur Radio News. We hope you found it informative and enjoyable? You've been listening to VK7WI, or if youâ€Öve just tuned in, you've just missed our live broadcast. But donâ€Öt worry! You can catch the rebroadcast on Tuesday night at 8:00pm on repeaters VK7RAA in Northern VK7 and VK7RHT and UHFCB24 in the South. We encourage you to share your news, stories, and updates with us. Email your contributions to vk7arnews(at)gmail.com. For more information about the broadcast and to join the discussion, visit our VK7 Amateur Radio News Groups.IO Group. groups.io/g/vk7arnews. Remember, the deadline for submissions is 21:00 on the Friday before the Sunday broadcast. Stay tuned for callbacks on the frequency youâ€Öre currently listening to. Relay stations will use their own callsigns during this time. On behalf of the entire VK7 Amateur Radio News Team, this is Peter, VK7PD wishing you 73. Stay safe and have a fantastic week! -------------------------------------------------------------- (Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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