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VK7AX > BCAST 14.12.25 01:00l 541 Lines 27744 Bytes #200 (0) @ WW BID : 6692_VK7AX Subj: VK7 Amateur Radio News 14Dec25 Path: ED1ZAC<ED1ZAC<LU4ECL<VK4OT<VK2IO<VK3AT<VK7AX Sent: 251214/0139Z 6692@VK7AX.#ULV.TAS.AUS.AUNZ LinBPQ6.0.24 VK7 Amateur Radio News 14Dec25 Text edition: VK7 AMATEUR RADIO NEWS SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER 2025 Seasons greetings and welcome to the VK7 Amateur Radio News for the 14th December 2025, your gateway to whatâ€Ös happening across the airwaves in Tasmania and beyond. Coming to you from the Tasmanian Amateur Radio News Desk is Nic, VK7WW 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 HF relays: 1.862 MHz â€“ Graham VK7GS 3.670 MHz â€“ Dale, VK7DG 7.140 MHz â€“ Ross, VK7ALH 14.130 MHz â€“ Justin, VK7TW 28.525 MHz â€“ Garry, VK7JGD And locally in Hobart on UHF CB Ch.24 and HF CB Ch.24 (11m) with Mark VK7FMAC. Missed it live? Catch the replay Tuesday 8pm on repeaters VK7RAA (North), VK7RHT, and on UHFCB24/HFCB24 (South). Stay tuned, and enjoy the news! -------------------------------- Silent Key Malcolm Gow, VK7JAK Malcolm passed on 4/12/2025 at the age of 87. He and his partner, Judy, at one time lived down at Cremorne, but a few years ago sold up and moved to the Clarence Lifestyle Village at Risdon Vale. With Judy experiencing failing health, a couple of years ago the couple moved to a care home in the northern suburbs where unfortunately Judy passed away. Mal subsequently moved back to the Village where his son gifted him a brand new Icom IC-2730. I helped Mal to set up the radio on 2 metres and 70 cms and with its general coverage capabilities, the marine and aviation channels. Mal very much enjoyed listening to the aircraft and shipping, and was a very regular participant in the Sunday morning call backs after the broadcasts. Another one bites the dust.... Vale Mal, VK7JAK Mike, VK7FB -------------------------------- VK7 Broadcast News Thank You The VK7 Amateur Radio News Team sincerely thanks Fran VK7FRN for her time as news reader over the last year. Fran has decided to take a rest. We also thank Stuart VK7ES for technical support over that time. Please note the 2026 VK7 AR News Rosters is now available from the location in the email edition of the broadcast. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XZinZmm0i-JViKRevDFe-zw_6FVyLoCM/view?usp=drive_link 73, VK7 AR News Team -------------------------------- Microwave News 10 Years of the 23cm QSO Party Last Sunday, 7 December, VK7 amateurs marked a remarkable milestone â€ö the 10th anniversary of the weekly 23â€¯cm QSO Party. The idea began back in 2015 when a few Hobart operators dusted off their 23â€¯cm gear and pointed antennas toward kunanyi/Mt Wellington. At a REAST BBQ, between sausages and signal strength debates, someone suggested a simple postâ€‘broadcast getâ€‘together. On 6 December 2015, Murray VK7ZMS set up on the summit as the inaugural control station â€ö and the tradition was born. Ten years later, the QSO Party has grown into a community fixture. Around fifteen stations now take part each week in Hobart, and three in Launceston. In total, nearly fifty operators in Hobart and seven in Launceston have 23cm capability. For the anniversary, Phil VK7ID went portable to kunanyi/Mt Wellington, collecting SOTA and Parks contacts before the party began. During the celebration itself, a record twentyâ€‘nine stations joined from Hobart and six from Launceston, with four making digital contacts between the regions. From a casual BBQ idea to a weekly tradition, the VK7 23â€¯cm QSO Party has become a testament to persistence, collaboration, and the joy of pushing microwave boundaries together. Ten years on, it continues to inspire experimentation and community spirit across Tasmaniaâ€Ös amateur radio scene. 73, Rex, VK7MO -------------------------------- WWFF, SOTA, POTA and IOTA Weekly Wrap Up The recent 23cm QSO Party gave Phill, VK7ID, an ideal excuse to make a quick run to the summit of Mt Wellington. Operating with an Icom IC-T81 and a standard whip antenna at just 1 watt, Phill managed an impressive 19 contacts on 23cm. The outing also ticked multiple boxes, qualifying the activation for SOTA, POTA and VKFF. Itâ€Ös not often you can activate a reference by only using 23cm. Well done, Phill! The Northern Crew, Rodney, VK7HAM, Peter, VK7ZPE, and Al, VK7AN, made their way to the frequently activated Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area, a popular reference for many local operators. They spent their time on site working the 40m band. Christmas is fast approaching, which raises the important question, have you put in your request to Santa for any new radio gear yet? 73, Matt, VK7MAT -------------------------------- QSL News Inwards QSL Bureau Information The current list of QSL Cards held by the VK7 Inwards Bureau as at 21 November is in the email version of the Broadcast. Do you see your callsign in the list of QSL cards held by the inwards bureau? Do you want these Cards? Please advise Herman either way by email so he can tidy up and remove cards that maybe for Silent Keys and have been held for some time. Send me your QTH address so I can either mail them out or deliver on an opportunity basis. Email to westyh@ozemail.com.au Herman has had questions about how to use the outwards QSL Bureau. The first prerequisite for using the outwards bureau is that you must be a financial member of the WIA. The peak body representing all Australian Amateurs at the National and International level with regards to things related to our hobby. If you are not a WIA member you will have to send your cards direct to the station worked or use another method for confirming your QSO. 73 Herman VK7HW Manager WIA VK7 Inwards QSL Bureau -------------------------------- Sorted Cards held at 21 November 2025 ( Any errors in the listing are mine, I sometimes miss culling a call sign) AA, AAC, AAD, AAE, AAH, AAP, AAR, AB, AC, ACE, ACG, ACN, ADE, AED, AG(2014, 2016), AGC, AHT, AIJ, AIR, AJC, AJP, AKK, ALARA, ALZ, AM, AN, ANC, AO, AP, APZ, AQ, AS, ATH, AXZ, AY BA, BB, BBB, BD, BEN, BO, BPV, BT, BU, BYE CA, CBK, CBR, C/GH, CC, CH/T, CJ, CK, CL, CMV, CTV, CV, CW, CWB, CX DAN, DBX, DC, DD, DG, DHT, DI, DIK, DM, DN, DO, DP, DQ, DR, DT, DV, DW, DX, DY, DZ EA, EE, EG, EI, EK, EKA, EM, ER FAA, FADZ, FALX (alx), FAZZ, FCIA, FG, FGGT, FKLW, FLAR, FMI, FPRN, FRJ, FRJG, FTAS, FTR G, GA, GC, GEL, GGZ, GH/C, GL, GM, GN, GOP, GR, GS, GU, GZ HBR, HCH, HCK, HDE, HDM, HDX, HH, HL, HOB, HPD, HRS, HSA, HSC, HSD, HSE, HSJ, HSO HZ IAN, ID, IK, IR, IS JA, JAB, JAZ, JB, JCR, JGD, JOK, JON, JP, JS, JW, JX KAC, KAM, KBA, KD, KE, KDO, KJ, KK, KKR, KL, KO, KR, KRJ, KT LA, LDH, LL, LLL, LM, LT, LVH, LW M, MA, MAD, MAG, MBD, MD, MEL, MET, MHZ, MI, MJ, MOO, MR, MRS, MS, MV NA, NB, NC, ND, NEC, NET, NFI, NG, NIK, NJB, NRF, NRT, NRX, NSE, NSS, NTE, NVH, NW, NWT OB, OO, OR, OW PAF, PBD, PD, PDJ, PKJ, PO, POL, PRN, PSH, PSJ, PSZ, PW QP RA, RB, RG, ROY, RW SD, SG(vi7SG), SIX, SN, STO, SV, SW, SZ TA, TCE, TED, TK, TM, TO, TUX, TX, TZ UJ, UK, UT VA, VAC, VAO, VAZ, VDC, VEK, VH, VIP, VM, VR, VTM WA, WC, WL, WN, WO, WUU, W (VJ7W), WX, WZ XTC, XV, XX Y, YN ZA, ZBX, ZE, ZGK, ZJJ, ZK, ZM, ZR, ZT, ZTA, ZX -------------------------------- Statewide SSTV Nights Another busy net night that saw the following participants, VK7s â€“ AX, ZGK, ZAB, TW, EV and OO all sharing forty five photos. The main themes were: A cactus blooming for Christmas and other Seasons Greetings A Log Periodic Christmas tree Sins of the music synthesizer Diesel-electric TasRail trains, the Kuranda Scenic Railway in Queensland, electric trains in the UK and a steam train in the Netherlands. A BBQ and smoker built like a small steam train CubeSats and rabbit-holes Other highlights were: Explaining Time Zones across the world and the glitch in the USA I was minding my own business, then all of a sudden 1975 and Pink Floyd where 50 years ago Motorbikes when there were only leather helmets A statement on the education system and the new social media ban Itâ€Ös OK to crying over spilled Whisky Ham radio is fun and an Arduino CW Keyer Antenna traps for birds Avionics equipment racks on an Airbus A380 How to calculate your birthday with 85 beers and Iâ€Öll be a monkeyâ€Ös uncle it works And 73 from a sleeping Billy Beagle Again Tony VK7AX interconnected VK7RJG to his SSTV International Gateway and VK7s exchanged photos with PC1K in the Netherlands and DH1BM 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 allow anyone who has sent SSTV pictures 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 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 -------------------------------- NEWS FROM THE NORTH WEST North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Club (NWTARC) December meeting report Last Saturday the 6th December, the club held its Bimonthly meeting. Club members were delighted to have Lionel VK7ZLB and his wife attend from Launy, as well as Eric VK7EK from Burnie, and Dean VK7DJH attended his first club meeting after becoming a member. At the December meeting, the membership fees are to be set for the 2026 year. Club members decided to leave the yearly membership at $25, so as not to be a burden on our members. The Clubs next general meeting, and AGM are meant to be held on the 7th February 2026.This would have clashed with our club members providing safety comms, for the Nipples on Ripples, Dragon Boat racing event for Breast Cancer, held at Lake Barrington on that date. Club members moved a successful motion, that the next general meeting and AGM be moved to the 14th February 2026. The Club has had enquires from Scouts and locals, wanting to obtain their amateur licence. At the last committee meeting, it was decided to run a training and assessment class in Jan/Feb in 2026. Learning organiser Brenton VK7HP is preparing the necessary syllabus for this to commence. Club member, Andrew VK7XR a WIA Assessor, will assist with other members. Show and tell, saw Terry VK7JAI a retired broadcast engineer bringing along some goodies from his Shack for show and tell. His first item was 1940s AWA C6770 Superheterodyne Receiver for - 200khz to 30Mhz that weighed a ton. After the war, Terry was able to purchase many 2nd hand radios from Army Surplus stores etc, to use in his amateur activities. These include a Colonial Radio Corp Radio Receiver BC-454-B WWII-era U.S. Army Signal Corps airborne radio receiver, part of the SCR-274-N Command Set, covering 3.0 to 6.0 MHz, known for its robust build, He also brought along a solidly built AWA Type AR8 TYPE C7748 WW2 Aircraft radio receiver, used in Australian built Wireways, and imported Hudson Aircraft Terry also had a homemade 4 meg to 30 meg transceiver he designed and built on display for us. Over the years Terry VK7JAI has built test equipment and radios, from designing the circuits, component layout, etching circuit boards, building cabinets etc. The Club is blessed to have two retired broadcast engineers and two highly qualified comms techs to assist with projects and mentor members. Another of Terryâ€Ös home-built projects, built from plans in the Radios and Hobbies magazine November 1946 edition, was a scope for modulation testing, that Terry found fitted perfectly in an Olive Oil container, saving him creating a case for it. Pictures of Terryâ€Ös show and tell items, can be viewed on the VK7 Amateur radio, Face Book page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472093859714691 After enjoyable discussions with visitors and club members over afternoon tea, we pulled the pin at 5:30pm. 73, Eric, VK7EV News Officer, NWTARC Inc. -------------------------------- 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 The NTARC annual Christmas Dinner is now in the past. Club members attended the Iron Horse Bar and Grill for the annual occasion. There was much discussion of the menuâ€Ös 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 thoroughly satisfied. Last Wednesday evening was NTARCâ€Ös Bi-Monthly General Meeting time again. This year was quite a change from last December where we had to stoke up the fire place because of the chill in the air, this year we fired up the air conditioner to cool things down. This is Tasmanian weather we are talking about, Hi-Hi. We had an excellent roll up of members, with the meeting commencing at 19:30 hours. The agenda was worked through in about 40 minutes. The main take home item from the meeting was that it is that time of the year again, Club membership renewal. All club members should receive an e-mail, within the next few days, with instructions on renewing their club membership for 2026. For those that we donâ€Öt have an e-mail address for, you should receive a letter and renewal form sent via snail mail. 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 2026. Please take note, because the Christmas break is almost upon us, we have added an off fortnight Club Room Technical Night. This will be the final session for the year and held this Wednesday the 17th of December. Commence at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea. Probably not necessarily a show and tell or even a presentation, more of a coffee or tea, food and plenty of chatter type of evening. The exception being, I believe, Colin VK7ZCF will have his laptop, drafting and 3D printer software with him just in case there are any follow up questions or problems from his previous presentation on Computer Aided Design and 3D printing. Remember that after todayâ€Ös broadcast this week will see the winding down of club activities in time for the Christmas Break. The coming week will see the hosting of the last Club Room Technical night, On Air Test and Technical Net session and Friday Coffee Morning for 2025. UPCOMING EVENTS On Air Test and Technical Net session - The last session for 2025 will be this Wednesday the 17th of December, 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 last session for 2025 and will be this Wednesday the 17th of December and will commence at the usual time of 6.30 pm at the Club Room Archer Street, Rocherlea. Coffee Morning - The last morning tea get-together for 2025 will be this Friday the 19th of December, at the NTARC Club rooms. Time is from 10 am to noon. Finally - The broadcast segments will continue as usual, so if you have any items of interest or news 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 VK7RHF 10m Repeater Back On Air The VK7RHF 10M repeater transmitter is back on the air again and fully functional. There is a slight issue to be fixed with ethernet noise superimposed over the audio to be fixed soon. Please keep an ear out for any DX/stations over the next few weeks with Sporadic E firing up again. Frequencies are 29.680 MHz TX, 29.580 MHz RX with a 91.5 Hz CTCSS tone required. 73, Hayden, VK7HH -------------------------------- Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania https://www.reast.asn.au/ https://www.facebook.com/reasttas/ https://www.youtube.com/reasthobart/ Wednesday Experimenterâ€Ös Group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x89Aa2NemFc Last Wednesday night saw a fascinating WEGâ€Ös night starting with a wrap-up of the 23cm QSO Party where there was 29 operators in the South and six in the North. Rex VK7MO then went on to some interesting 6m and 2m Aircraft scatter findings using the Auckland to Johannesburg flight that crosses VK7 (E to W) once a day. Warren VK7WN gave a taster of this electronic paddle keyer that we will feature this Wednesday night. We had a space weather report and left the audience with a very special Reflex Klystron valve that we will go into in detail this Wednesday night along with many other interesting Christmas related items! We get underway in the DATV Studio from 7:30pm and it is streamed on the REAST YouTube Channel. In the clubrooms 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 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/ Please note we are currently not broadcasting on DVB-T RF. This Wednesday is the last WEGs night for 2025 and we will be back in the studio on Wednesday 7th January 2026. See you there or on the stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x89Aa2NemFc 73, Justin, VK7TW -------------------------------- January 2026 - Huge Carboot Sale and BBQ https://www.reast.asn.au/event/huge-carboot-sale-sausage-sizzle/ REAST will be holding a huge amateur radio carboot sale in the Queens Domain compound from 11am on Sunday 18th January 2025. Want to sell something â€“ it will cost you $10 to setup your carboot then you can sell as much as you want â€“ 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 â€“ Soft drinks available $2 per can. No need to book â€“ just turn up. https://www.reast.asn.au/event/huge-carboot-sale-sausage-sizzle/ 73, REAST Committee -------------------------------- February 2026 - Interpreting Propagation Tools and Space Weather Reports https://www.reast.asn.au/event/february-presentation-interpreting-propagation-tools-and-space-weather-reports/ Is space weather and propagation a bit of a mystery to you? Our February 2026 presentation night brings us Roger Harrison VK2ZRH who promises to enlighten us about Fe, f, foE, MUF â€“ all that ionospheric stuff. With decades of experience, including his time at the Ionospheric Prediction Service (IPS), now Space Weather Services, Roger brings significant expertise in this space (pun intended). This presentation will unpack the mysteries behind ionograms, TEC maps, Es, GRAFEX, PCAs, solar indices and more, plus online tools and data sources you can use. Whether youâ€Öre chasing DX, planning portable operations, experimenting with digital modes or trying to understand why your favourite band just vanished, this session may give you the skills to read the sky like a geek bro. This session will be in person and streamed from 7:30pm in Queens Domain clubrooms. https://www.reast.asn.au/event/february-presentation-interpreting-propagation-tools-and-space-weather-reports/ 73, REAST Committee -------------------------------- February 2026 - Annual General Meeting https://www.reast.asn.au/event/2026-annual-general-meeting-and-bbq/ The Annual General Meeting of the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania Inc. will be held at 11am on 15th February 2026 in the Queens Domain clubrooms. The AGM will be followed by a free BBQ for members. Nominations close on 7th February 2026 and the nomination form is available from the REAST website. Nomination form. The ordinary business of the annual general meeting is to be as follows: to confirm the minutes of the last preceding annual general meeting and of any general meeting held since that meeting; to receive from the committee, auditor and servants of the Association reports on the transactions of the Association during the last preceding financial year; to elect the officers of the Association and the ordinary committee members; to vote on an amendment to the REAST Rules; to appoint the auditor; https://www.reast.asn.au/event/2026-annual-general-meeting-and-bbq/ REAST Committee. -------------------------------- 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! Key Dates: Foundation Training and Assessment Days: Held every two months with the next one on 22nd February 2026. Standard, Advanced, and Regulations Assessments: Held on alternate months, next is on 28th March 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(at)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 -------------------------------- How Low Can You Go - Frequency News Alexander SAQ Grimeton - Christmas Eve Transmissions SAQ is scheduled to send a Christmas message on Dec 24th 2025. On December 1st 1924, the 200kW Alexanderson alternator with the call sign "SAQ" was put into commercial operation with telegram traffic from Sweden to the United States. 101 years later, the transmitter is the only remaining electro-mechanical transmitter from this era and is still in running condition. On Christmas Eve morning, Wednesday December 24th 2025, the transmitter is scheduled to spread the traditional Christmas message to the whole World, onâ€¦.wait for itâ€¦.17.2 kHz CW. See the website for more information. https://alexander.n.se/en/ -------------------------------- Regular VK7 gatherings and events over the coming months: VK7 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. Plus VK7AX International SSTV Gateway connected to VK7RJG for the duration of the net. 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 on the third, fourth & fifth Wednesday nights of the month from around 6pm in the REAST Clubrooms Queenâ€Ös Domain and streamed. REAST - 6m AM Net on 53.1MHz Everyday from 4:30pm SOTA/WWFF Group â€“ 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 17th December 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 â€“ Wednesday from 8:00pm local â€“ 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: WORLDWIDE â€“ 25 December - A universally welcoming, culturally adaptable, multi-faith-affirming Seasonal Ambassador will undertake his annual, fully consent-based, environmentally responsible, accessibility-audited visit. Entry to any dwelling will occur only after conducting a holistic safety review, confirming voluntary participation by all age groups and identity categories, and ensuring no boundaries (emotional, interpersonal or architectural) are crossed without explicit, enthusiastic consent. Upon completion of these trauma-informed engagement protocols, the Ambassador may distribute a communication-enhancing, inclusively engineered radio device designed to uplift diverse voices, honour intergenerational knowledge-sharing, and reinforce the globally interconnected amateur-radio community in all its magnificent pluralism. REAST - 18 January 2026 - Huge Carboot Sale and BBQ from 11am after broadcast in the Queens Domain Compound. REAST - 4 February 2026 - Interpreting Propagation Tools and Space Weather Reports with VK2ZRH from 7:30pm in QD clubrooms and streamed. REAST - 15 February 2026 - Annual General Meeting and BBQ from 11 AM AGM and 12 noon BBQ - Queens Domain Clubrooms. -------------------------------- A reminder to those people rostered for next weekâ€Ös broadcast: Newsreader: VK7PD Repeaters: REAST, NTARC and in the NW thanks to NWTARC, WCRG, NWCRRA, VK7AX, VK7JH and VK7DC 160m: VK7GS 80m: VK7JGD 40m: VK7DG 20m: VK7ALH 10m: VK7VKT UHFCB24 & HFCB24: VK7FMAC DMR: Talk Group 5 and Dr 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. REMINDER TO ALL THOSE 23cm Stations in the Hobart Area - we are gathering on 1296.15MHz FM to celebrate 10 years of the 23CM QSO Party and set a record for the highest number of 23cm station we have ever had on frequency. Point your beams toward Mt Wellington and standby after the broadcast. On behalf of the VK7 News Team, this is Nic, VK7WW, wishing you seasons greetings, 73, good DX, and a great week ahead! -------------------------------------------------------------- (Posted to the packet network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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