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News from the North
from 9th December 2018
sent to undisclosed recipients
- News from Far North Queensland
- News from Central Queensland
- News from North Queensland
- News from the Naughty Lad
- Buy Swap and Sell and Australias Most Wanted
- Regional Communications Support Events
- TARC Services
- Regional Activities
- Holiday planning
- WICEN NET
- Regional Nets
- D-Star Nets
- VK4 Shires Net
- ANZA DX Net
- ROTA Recipes On The Air
- North Queensland Internet Gateways
- HTTP references
- WIANews sources
- NQ HF Propagation
- NEWS Net Callbacks
>> WICEN Weather Watch <<
Cyclone Season is about and northern Hams need to be in the know
about curly wind movements to be ready for activation.
Check regularly the Australian Bureau of Meteorology website at
http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/cyclone.shtml for the Coral Sea
http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/tcoutlook.shtml for the Gulf of Carpentaria
and
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone for any cyclone warnings.
Alternative source for information regardiAlternative source for information regarding cyclone formation at
http://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/jtwc.html Joint Typhoon Warning Centre
http://www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department
http://www.met.gov.sb/ Solomon Islands Meteorological Division
http://www.met.gov.fj/ Fiji Meteorological Service
Disaster Management Information
Cook Shire http://www.cook.qld.gov.au/services/disaster-management
Mareeba Shire http://emergency.msc.qld.gov.au/
Cairns Regional http://disaster.cairns.qld.gov.au/
Tablelands Regional http://dashboard.trc.qld.gov.au/
Cassowary Coast Regional http://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/disaster-info
Hinchinbrook Shire http://disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/
Townsville City http://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/
Burdekin Shire http://disaster.burdekin.qld.gov.au/
Charters Towers Regional http://www.getready.ctrc.qld.gov.au/
Whitsunday Regional http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/
MacMackay Regional http://mackaylb-1486432993.ap-southeast-2.elb.amazonaws.com/
Issac Regional http://dashboard.isaac.qld.gov.au/
Rockhampton Regional https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/CouncilServices/Disaster-Management
Queensland Government https://www.qld.gov.au/alerts
News from Central Queensland
- Central Highlands ARC AGM Weekend
The famous and popular Central Highlands Amateur Radio Club AGM weekend
will be happening at Lake Maraboon Holiday Village, approx 25km southwest of Emerald,
from 2pm Friday 27th to 10am Sunday 29th September 2019.
Some hams and support crews will be staying a bit earlier or later at the fabulous lakeside
venue renown for a great climate, friendly management and buckets o redclaw for the catching.
The venue is just down the road from the impressive Fairbairn Dam and the local model aircraft
flight centre.
There will be great chances to catch up with hams and support crews from all over the country
who attend to get involved the only fundraising awho attend to get involved the only fundraising activity CHARC has to finance the licencing,
maintenance and expansion of the Central Highlands Linked Repeater System, analogue, digital and APRS.
Experience the raffles, the famous Money Board, gastronomic feed ups (with dessert) and the Mega-Auction
held in the huge camp kitchen shelter.
Make sure you bring treasure to the Auction and if possible also include a mysteriously wrapped item
for the Mystery part of the auction.
Get cracking and get your accommodation booking in now.
Visit www.lakemaraboonholidayvillage.com.au on the interweb
or phone the friendly reception people on 07 49823677
and for catering purposes before Monday 23rd September you should have let
CHARC Events Co-ordinator Helen/VK4FHEL know you are attending on
email [qrm] vk4wch [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
by sms on 0412038033
(being sure to release the counter-measures first)
Want to join CHARC ? please contact
Secretary Bob/VK4QL on 07 49854709 to make arrangements ASAP.
MembershMembership fees are still Single $20 PA Family $25 PA
- Clairview Gathering
The Clairview Gathering is a yearly event where Radio Amateurs meet
at a spot on the coast between Rockhampton and Mackay to relax, talk
radio, re-establish acquaintances and participate in the world renown
Saturday Night Mega-Auction. There might even be some fox-hunting and
there will definitely be RAFFLES !
The Gathering is one of the main revenue raisers for the
Rockhampton and District Amateur Radio Club Inc and
Mackay Amateur Radio Association.
It happens in 2019 from
Friday arvo 3rd May to Monday morn 6th May.
Those who are keen to chill out completely in one of the most relaxing
and laid back venues in the cosmos arrive earlier and stay later.
Check out the Mackay ARS website at http://www.vk4wim.com/Clairview.html
To book your camping spot contact the BarraCrab Caravan Park Clairview
http://www.barracrabcp.com.au/
or on 07 49560190
you also need to let the Barracrab know about your catering numbers for
the Saturdthe Saturday Night feed-up. Let them know now on phone
07 49560190 .
Plan Ahead
2020 Friday arvo 1st May to Monday morn 4th May
2021 Friday arvo 30th Apr to Monday morn 3rd May
2022 Friday arvo 29th Apr to Monday morn 2nd May
2023 Friday arvo 28th Apr to Monday morn 1st May
2024 Friday arvo 3rd May to Monday morn 6th May
- News from North Queensland
- TARC Social Meeting this Tuesday
This Tuesday December 18th the TARC Social Evening will be happening
at the Club Rooms atop SES HQ Green Street West End from 7-30pm.
It is the last meeting for 2018 before the Club Recess kicks in.
Come along and lend a helping hand to put the magazine of renown,
Back-scatter together and socialise with fellow hams.
All are welcome - be there !
- theTARCinc 2018 Xmas Party
theTARCinc 2018 Christmas Party and Monster Auction
happens this Sunday afternoon December 16th from 2-00pm
at the VK4ME Antenna Farm.
From 2-30pm the Monster Auction will get underway.
From 4-00pm the BBQ (funded by TARC) will light up.
From 4-30From 4-30pm the Mystery Pressie Auction will get underway.
Make sure you bring a suitably wrapped pressie for the Mystery Pressie Auction
as well as your treasure for the Monster Auction.
Bring your eskys full of drink (no glass please), YOUR COMFY CHAIRS,
your cozzies if you want to go for a swim and any special dietary requirements you might need,
lots of small change for your Monster Auction and Mystery Pressie Auction purchases and your appetites -
A call for catering numbers is now underway. Make sure you get your
numbers in to Gavin VK4ZZ otherwise you will go hungry !
Contact Gavin on 0427182469 or on the wireless soonest.
In the list so far -
ZZ, ZM, Shazza and Pam and ME, Sammy and FACI, FRJG, Roslyn and FNQA, PAL and IGM,
CMW and Kerry, DG and NQC, Kaye and AAH, RO, AYR, Cate and YWG, PQ, Jennine and TUB,
TJS, Phillippa and FNQT, FIBW, FCRH, FBNP, WDM, HCZ, Mandy and JBY, Marion and AM,
FP, LU, Rhonda and JPA, Trent Nolan, Bill Walker, Robyn and AE, Nic and FMAR, The Alan,
Brett Eldridge, KEE, RBrett Eldridge, KEE, Regina and FUDO, SWR,
- TARC Monster Xmas Lights Tour
Get out your Santa Hats, flashy pins and Christmas Costumes and get ready for a
magical mystery tour of the light fantastic !
The famous TARC Monster Xmas Lights Tour is on again, happening Friday evening December 21st.
Its a Drive Yourself Dazzling Spectacular and all mobile shack chariots will need
to monitor 146.5MHz during the tour to hear instructions from the guide vehicle.
If you do not have a 2metre transceiver in your vehicle - don't worry as a handheld
will be lent to you.
The Tour will start from outside the VK4FNQT Polychromatic Wonder in Mount Louisa,
gathering by 7pm and then leaving when it is dark enough.
Be sure to pack an esky with plenty of cool water and cool bananas as the tour will be
happening in a dehydrating climate!
MXLT organiser Gavin VK4ZZ, with help from stage surveyors, is currently plotting
a way around the City of Townsville (protected by the Powerpuff Girls).
Are you a local HAM putting on a ligAre you a local HAM putting on a light spectacular ? Have you spotted an outstanding display ?
Let Gavin know the suburb and street name so that the display can be included in the tour.
The tour should end by 10pm at a secret destination.
Contact Gavin VK4ZZ on mobile 0427 182469 or
email [qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
- TARC Australia Day Long Week Family Radio Camp
Happening from Thursday afternoon 24th to Monday afternoon 28th January 20180 at :
Girl Guides Association of Queensland Campsite and Training Centre,
46-56 Toolakea Beach Road, Bluewater.
AX4WIT will be on-air from the camp to provide directions and contact.
Assessors on site for exams and tutoring.
Activities will include:
Cooking of the dampers, scones and other bush recipes,
(bring your camp oven or use the comprehensive kitchen facilities plus bring
your favourite recipes and ingredients),
Raising of the Flag
(and try to remember all the words to the National Anthem),
Throwing of the Infernal Thong (release that pentThrowing of the Infernal Thong (release that pent up stress!)
Hopefully some Swimming (bring yer cozzies and inflatables for swimming in the Bluewater Creek),
Antenna building and tweaking, balun making and measuring,
Demonstrations and setting up of digital computer modes,
Bushwalking along the well marked trekking trails.
plus much, much more.
Don't get the wrong idea though, this long week will be a VERY relaxing one -
and its an all-weather event !
Cost of a powered camp site or a bed in Bluewater House is $14 per person per night.
Day visitors pay $7 per person.
The Leaders Room has been booked by The Master and Romana.
You need to supply your own condiments such as salt and pepper and also bring
your own washing up detergent and tea towels.
For those also using the Bluewater House accommodation you need to bring your
own pillow and linen.
Attending for the long week so far -
ZM, ZZ, FRJG, ME and Shazza, MSS and Marion, UCM and Joan, IGM and PAL, JBY, TUB,
Day Trippers
?
Need more info ? Then calNeed more info ? Then call og VK4ZZ on 0427182469
or email [qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au
Plan ahead
2020 Thur 23rd to Monday 27th January
2021 Fri 22nd to Tuesday 26th January
2022 Fri 21st to Wednesday 26th January
2023 Wed 25th to Sunday 29th January
2024 Thur 25th to Sunday 28th January
- TARC does the 2019 Defence Welcome and Information Expo
theTARCinc will be involved with the 2019 Defence Welcome and Information Expo
run by the Townsville office of Defence Community Organisation North Queensland
and happening on Saturday 23rd February at RSL Stadium Murray Complex from 10am to 1pm.
TARCadians will be drawing on expertise gained from participation in other Expos
at the complex to show Defence members and their families currently residing
or new to the region some of the aspects of the wonderful world of Amateur Radio.
The club is hoping to demonstrate the hobby through a mixture of static, dynamic and
interactive displays, with members experienced in many facets of the hobby able
to pto provide meaningful answers and guidance for those attending the Expo.
Display will be put in place from 7-30am to 9-30am and packed away from 1pm to 2pm.
If you want to be part of the TARC team on display then please contact
The Master - Iain/VK4IGM on telephone 07-47214083 or on the air.
Helping out so far - IGM, ZZ, ZM, HSV, ME, FRJG,
- TARC does the John Moyle Field Day 2019
Happening from Friday afternoon 16th to Sunday lunch 18th March 2018 at :
Burdekin Duck Roadhouse and Caravan Park,
Flinders Highway Sellheim. Phone 07-47873587.
Portable operation is the go so make sure you bring plenty of batteries
and whisper quiet generators if you can.
to get there:
approx. 111km from Cluden Park intersection Townsville.
Trundle along the Flinders Highway towards Charters Towers until you cross
the mighty Burdekin River at the Macrossan Bridge and start to head up the hill to Sellheim.
Keep an eye out to the right and get ready to turn in to the Roadhouse.
approx. 15km from the Flinders Hwy Heavy approx. 15km from the Flinders Hwy Heavy Vehicle intersection Charters Towers.
Trundle along the Flinders Highway towards Townsville. Slow down as you get into Sellheim.
Keep an eye out to the left and get ready to turn into the Roadhouse..
Upon arrival pull up near the Roadhouse and go in to find out where your site is.
The Park features powered and unpowered caravan and camp sites and it is planned
to set up the JMFD station in the unpowered paddock closest to Charters Towers.
The Roadhouse is renown for generous and yummy meals and is also well stocked for
basic grocery needs. Amenities are good and clean and there is good mobile internet
access via 4G/3G.
The Park is situated on the edge of what used to be the Sellheim Army Camp and the
memorial is within easy walking distance. The Burdekin River is a bit further away,
a short car ride gets you there really quick.
There are a number of nice high eucalypt trees available to support HF dipoles and the
site has all weather access. Should we be site has all weather access. Should we be lucky enough to be marooned if the Burdekin River
floods then we will still be very well off.
Logging for the event will be done by a dude that can type using a 12V powered
netbook running the latest version of VKCL, there will be lots of antennae lofting
and tweaking, operating in a location that can be used what ever weather is happening
plus plenty of chances to kick back and socialise.
The traditional Saturday Night feedup at the Roadhouse will be on again - attendance
numbers needed.
There will also be available on site training and assessment services should you feel
like getting or upgrading your licence.
Cost of a powered site with 2pob daily is $25
whilst the cost of an unpowered site with 2pob daily is $15
If you are after a powered site or cabin you need to book now to avoid the rush !
Hope to see you there - come rain or shine !
JMFD Rules and information available on the WIA National Website
- http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/johnmoyle/- http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/johnmoyle/
Attending so far -
ZM and ZZ, ME, TUB, Marion and MSS, JPA, JBY, FP, FRJG,
Need more info ? Then call og VK4ZZ on 0427182469
or email [qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
Plan ahead
2020 Fri 20th to Sunday 22nd March
2021 Fri 19th to Sunday 21st March
2022 Fri 18th to Sunday 20th March
2023 Fri 17th to Sunday 19th March
2024 Fri 15th to Sunday 17th March
- TARC Communications Support
There is a full programme of Communications Support events that you can get involved with
and have some radio fun !
If you can help out please contact og/VK4ZZ on 0427182469 or on the radio
Sun 31st March - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 1
Thur 18 April to Mon 22 April - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Sun 27th May - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 2
Fri 7 June to Sun 9 June - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Sat 29 JSat 29 June and Sun 30 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Townsville Region
Sat 27 July - TOWSA Maggie Island Swim Volunteers and Swimmers Briefing
Sun 28 July - TOWSA Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim - Cleveland Bay
Sun 28 July - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 3
Thur 5 to Sun 8 September - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Horse Endurance Ride QLD State Championship - Bowen Region
Sun 23 September - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 4
Some more details of these events -
Whitsunday Region Endurance Riders Association Inc Euri Gold Farm Endurance Rides.
All the rides happen on the verdant slopes of Euri Gold Farm, just out of Merinda
north of Bowen North Queensland.
You are able to camp out early at Ride Base or the checkpoint from Thursday afternoon onwards.
The ride starts up on Friday afternoon and will mainly run into the evening.
Your chance to get out into some lovely countryside, set up camp with a portable station
or tor three and communicate in a relaxing fashion as the horsies and riders go by, day and night.
Hey Mackay and Bowen horsie operators - you can join in the fun too !
Canteen, hot water, bbq din din plus brekkie and mod cons available at Ride Base.
Fri 19th April to Mon 22nd April - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4TUB, VK4ME, VK4HSV, Cate and VK4YWG, Rhonda and VK4JPA
Sat 8th June to Sun 9th June - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4TUB, VK4ME, VK4HSV, Cate and VK4YWG, Rhonda and VK4JPA
Thur 5th Sept to Sun 8th Sept - WRERA Euri Gold Horse Endurance Ride QLD State Championship 2019
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4TUB, VK4ME, VK4HSV, Cate and VK4YWG, Rhonda and VK4JPA
TCAC Go For Gold Rallysprint - Milchester Motorsport Facility Charters Towers
Play with radios out in the field to the sound revving engines and tortured suspension.
Operate at Start, Flying FiOperate at Start, Flying Finish and Stop positions using your equipment and skills to
help make this peak autosports event one to remember for years to come.
Glamp rough at the Motorsport Facility or Glamp soft at the well found motel facilities in town.
Set up Saturday morning, competition starts on the two short stages on Saturday afternoon and
will continue into the early evening. Competition resumes Sunday morning on the long stage and finishes
at lunchtime.
TCAC King Of The Hill Hillclimb on the Mount Stuart Road.
A chance to get out in the field and mix your radio with high speed organized autosports.
Operators needed to man the Start and Flying Finish positions on the Mount Stuart Road.
Safety and Time Control communications and your chance to get a CAMS Officials Licence.
7-30am start, free food at lunchtime, finish by 3-30pm. Make sure you bring a comfy chair !
Sun 24th March Operators so far VK4ME, VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, Marion & VK4MSS, VK4ZMB, VK4JPA, Sammy & VK4FACI, VK4JBY, VK4FRTC
Kennedy Region SKennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity.
Your chance to make a real difference and show the youth of today how useful
Amateur Radio can be. Teams tracking and a chance to set up portable at a spot
you would not normally go to. Arrive at Nighthawk HQ around 3pm on Saturday,
then go to your checkpoint for a night of easy operating in the field tracking the progress
of Nighthawk teams, with some in-flight entertainment as you observe youth members try to impress
the Scout Leader judges with finesse in their activity.
Sat 29 June and Sun 30 June 2019 - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Townsville Region.
Operators so far - VK4FRJG, VK4ZM, VK4ZZ,
Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim.
A great day out on the water playing with radios to the sound of Migaloo
and a hundred plus marathon swimmers thrashing across Cleveland Bay.
Main comms on VHF, with some UHF comms with clubbies and aircraft.
It is also highly recommended that operators attend the Swim Briefing
to meet the competitors, organisers and skippeto meet the competitors, organisers and skippers.
Sat 27 July - Maggie Island to Townsville Swim Briefing Session from 1pm
Sun 28 July - Maggie Island to Townsville Swim from 7am Strand Park
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4AAH, VK4HSV,
- Tony 4 Radio Direction Finding Fun happening in Townsville
If you are in the vicinity of the Townsville Region on Saturday June 22nd from 1pm and want to get
involved in a Foxhunt, or radio socialise in a nice part of Townsville then Tony VK4TJS wants to hear from you.
You have until Thursday 20th June to get your attendance numbers in for the Foxhunt.
There will be activities for all family members to participate in during the Foxhunt and things will
end up with some in flight catering.
To cater for the event Tony needs to know your attendance numbers and you need to quiz
Tony further regarding details about the Foxhunt. Who do you have to call ?
Tony VK4TJS of course, on 47677137
Hands up so far 4TJS, 4ZZ, 4ZM,
- Cardwell Gathering October Long Week- Cardwell Gathering October Long Weekend
The Cardwell Gathering will be taking place from Friday afternoon October 4th to
Monday morning October 7st 2019 at the Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park.
This is a call to all Hams and support crews and anyone interested in taking up
the hobby of Amateur Radio to spend a long weekend in paradise
- meeting up with friends
- swap ideas
- catch up on new techniques
- build a new thingie
- cook up a masterpiece
- socialise
- engage in extreme loafing (a lost art form)
- visit the local attractions such as
the Rainforest to Reef Info Centre
Telegraph Museum
nice cafes and restaurants
the Jetty to view dugongs, turtles or Bruiser the Croc
Coral Sea Memorial Park
Forest Drive, Cardwell Lookout or the more challenging Dalrymple Gap
Girringun Cultural Centre
- kill a fish or two
- mangle a Jesse's Famous Pie or three
- visit the Saturday Morning Ambulance Markets at the Coral Sea Memorial Park
- engage in Saturday Arvo Sports Games for young an- engage in Saturday Arvo Sports Games for young and old
- do glorious battle in the famous North Vs South Wicket Match
- bend your mind to the fullest at Shazza's Trivia Challenge
- recycle some treasure at the famous Monster Auction.
> Make sure you bring your comfy chairs ! ,
The Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park has a wide range of accommodation
choices from luxury ocean view villas, executive and standard motel rooms,
poolside cabins, powered and unpowered sites that can take from the biggest rig
down to the smallest swag. Some people are lucky enough to say a bit before or a
bit after the event to take in some extended tours of the region or engage in even
more extreme loafing in paradise.
Find out more about the facilities and accommodation
options by surfing to http://www.cardwellbeachcomber.com.au
You can also contact the venue on telephone 07-40668550.
Og's radio trailer and Mop's Big Tent will be set up on Site 68
with Site 71 set aside as a common area - sheltered for your comfort.
HoHope to see you at Cardwell beside the Sea.
Camping and Caravan accommodation for that long weekend is in high demand !
The Cardwell Seafest and the Fishermans Ball is on again, so avoid disapointment and book now !
Plan ahead
2020 Fri 2nd October to Monday 5th October
2021 Fri 1st October to Monday 4th October
2022 Fri 30th September to Monday 3rd October
2023 Fri 29th September to Monday 2nd October
2024 Fri 4th October to Monday 7th October
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News from the Naughty Lad
- Noels Nutty Campers
Noel VK4NL has been organising the famous and popular
Noels Nutty Campers weekends away for many years.
Interested in heading along to one of these funtastic weekends ?
Contact Noel via email
[qrm] vk4nlnoel [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
look at him on the web at http://vk4nl3.wix.com/noelsnuttycampers
on on the mobily 0413958216
to find out more !
Note too that there is a funtastic summer cruise every year -
info about this year's cruise is on thinfo about this year's cruise is on the web site.
[making sure to release the countermeasures first]
Part 2 - Whispers On The Ether
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- Buy Swap and Sell and Wanted
Note - there has been an increase in operators discussing buying and
selling of equipment on Amateur Radio Frequencies.
This is being done by operators holding any class of licence.
You need to know this is a breach of Australian Law.
Haggle, Discuss or Bargain face to face, or on the telephone.
Be Responsible ! Now - onto the bargains !
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- Some classy gear up for sale
Mike/VK4MSA has these prime bits of kit for sale to good homes
TET Emtron TE-43 4 element HF tribander with 40m on driven as an upgrade
$600 negotiable
Get connected with this gear into your shack by phoning Mike/VK4MSA
on 0419 65on 0419 655081 quickly !
- Wazza has a heap of good gear for sale
Wazza/VK4BQ is making some room in the shack for new projects and you reap the benefit !
You can see photos of all the gear at this link
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPLM4s0At9u4t1vhU5N5MXHJNTueONZld7ZdRX9Gnw6XIHrOMTBktqt5fOW8k3r-Q?key=TXdRaDFNQVZweWRINzE1UW5PQ2JnLXdQS1NnY2FB
Here is the list with a price guide - but check with Wazza soonest as it is going to fly out the door at these prices...
ICOM IC7100 $1150, YAESU 305AR $850, YAESU FT1D C4FM $550, YAESU VX-8G APRS $550, TYT DMR UHF DM446 $50,
DVMEGA Dual Band $130, TAIT UHF P25 $500, Baofeng DMR $50, DJI Mavi Pro Drone $1200, MOTOROLA P25 LOCAL HEAD $700,
MOTOROLA P25 MEMOTE MIC $700, MOTOROLA XTS2500 HT $450, CODAN 9323 HF $250, TAIT VHF 50W Mobile $400
DV4mini $50, ICOM AH4 Tuner $500, ICOM ID51a HT $550, Fluke Multimeter $450, SignalLink Modem $130,
WiFi Pineapple Mk5 $100, Scanner $300, MMDVM $150, TinyTrackers $150, Satoshi Board $100, Arrow LEO Satellite Antenna $300,
ThThong (green, RHS only) $200, 5W VHF APRS Radio $300, APRS Digi $120, A Lot of VHF Antenna Bases $50
contact Wazza on [qrm] waratah [dot] swinton [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
making sure to remove the countermeasures first.
- Jason has some neat callsign stickers available
Want a classy professional decal of your callsign for your car, boat,
bike, snowmobile, spacecraft, aircraft, deep sea diving vessel or subterranean borer ?
Jason/VK4OT has available large and small lettering callsign decals custom made for you.
They cost only $10 each.
Contact Jason on [qrm] vk4ot [at] iinet [dot] net [dot] au [qrm]
or on phone 07 44039504 to find out more,
ensuring to disengage the countermeasures first.
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- Regional Communications Support Events
Atherton Tablelands Region
Tablelands Radio and Electronics Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator David Falls VK4DNF 07-40951435
Townsville Region
The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator Gavin "- Co-ordinator Gavin "Og" Reibelt VK4ZZ 0427182469
Sun 24th March - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 1
Thur 18 April to Mon 22 April - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Fri 7 June to Sun 9 June - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides - Bowen Region
Sat 29 June and Sun 30 June - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Townsville Region
Sat 27 July 2019 - TOWSA Maggie Island Swim Volunteers and Swimmers Briefing
Sun 28 July 2019 - TOWSA Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim - Cleveland Bay
Thur 5 to Sun 8 Sept 2019 - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Horse Endurance Ride QLD State Championship - Bowen Region
Mackay Region
Mackay Amateur Radio Association Inc
- Co-ordinator Gary Crothers VK4CUZ 0410462892
Want to help out ? Contact the co-ordinator in your region and join in the fun !
- TARC Services
- Book Book Book !
WIA Foundation Licence Manuals 2nd Edition
$20 per copy in Townsville
See Gavin VSee Gavin VK4ZZ to obtain yours !
- TARC WIA Exams Information
Exam sessions in the North Queensland
region are held on demand with WIA Assessors
and assessment packs available for all 3
levels of licensing.
Contact theTARCinc Assessment Co-ordinator Roger/VK4CD
on mobile 0417 638366 or on email
[qrm] vk4cd [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
to have a mutually suitable date and
WIA Assessors assigned to your assessment.
[remember to remove the countermeasures first]
Further information also available at
theTARCinc website ...
https://thetarcinc.weebly.com
- contacting theTARCinc
email address [qrm] vk4wit [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
phone contact 07-47234351
aprs short message protocol to VK4ZZ
snailmail po box 333 Garbutt East, QLD 4814
Facebook - search on Townsville Amateur Radio Club
homepage https://thetarcinc.weebly.com/
Want to help add or correct something in this Dispatch ?
contact the bleary og VK4ZZ by dropping a line to
[qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
- Regional Activit- Regional Activities:
December
- TARC Xmas Party - Sun 16th December from 2pm
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 18th December from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Does the Xmas Lights Tour - Fri 21st December from 7pm
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 25th December - Christmas Night Edition - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
January
- TARC Club Meeting Recess until February 2018
- Ann Renton Memorial Net 22nd Jan from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- Australia Day Long Week Family Radio Camp - Thurs arvo 24th to Mon arvo 28th Jan - Girl Guides Training Centre Bluewater
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 29th January from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
February
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 5th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Defence Welcome to Townsville Expo - Sat 23rd February 10am to 1pm at RSL Stadium Murray
- Ann Ren- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 26th February - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
March
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 5th March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC does the John Moyle Memorial Field Day March 15 16 17 - Burdekin Duck Camp Grounds Selheim
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 26th March - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 1 Comms Support - Sun March 31st - Mt Stuart Road
April
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 2nd April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 9th April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 16th April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- WRERA Euri Gold Farm Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Fri 19 April to Mon 22 April
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 23rd April - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repea- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 23rd April - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- AM and CW on ANZAC Day - Thursday 25th April
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 30th April from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
May
- MARS/RADAR Clairview Gathering - Fri 3rd to Mon 6th May - BarraCrab Resort Clairview
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 7th May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 14th May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 21st May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 2 Comms Support - Sun May 26th - Mt Stuart Road
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 28th May - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
June
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 4th June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 11th June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 18th June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Tony4 Famous Foxhunt - Sat 22nd June from 1pm Townsville Area
- Ann Renton Me- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 25th June - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Sat 29th June to Sun 30th June - Townsville Region
July
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 2nd July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 9th July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 16th July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 23rd July - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- TOWSA Maggie Island Swim Volunteers and Swimmers Briefing - Sat July 27th from 1pm
- TOWSA Maggie Island Swim - Sun July 28th from 7am Strand Park
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 3 Comms Support - Sun July 28th - Mt Stuart Road
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 30th July from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
August
- TARC does ILLW at Cape Cleveland Lighthouse - Sat 17 to Sun 18 August HF VHF UHF
September
- WRERA Euri Gold Farms Horse Endurance Ride QLD State Championship - Thur 5th to Sun 8th September
- CHARC AGM Weeke- CHARC AGM Weekend - Fri arvo 27 to Sun morn 29 September - Lake Maraboon Holiday Village near Emerald
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 4 Comms Support - Sun September 29th - Mt Stuart Road
October 2019
- Cardwell Gathering - Fri 4th to Mon morn 7th October 2019 - Beachcomber Resort Cardwell
- Jamboree On The Air Guides and Scouts - Fri 18th to Sunday 20th October
- Holiday planning
State Public Holidays in North Queensland
2018
Tue 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Wed 26th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
2019
Tue 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Mon 28th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 19th Apr - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 20th Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
Sun 21st Apr - Easter Sunday Holiday
Mon 22nd Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Thur 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 6th May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 7th Oct - Queens Birthday Holiday
Wed 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Thur 26th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
2020
Wed 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Mon 27th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 10th Apr - Good FrFri 10th Apr - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 11th Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
Sun 12th Apr - Easter Sunday Holiday
Mon 13th Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Sat 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 4th May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 5th Oct - Queens Birthday Holiday
Fri 25th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Sat 26th Dec - Boxing Day
Mon 28th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
2021
Fri 1st Jan - New Years Day Holiday
Tue 26th Jan - Australia Day Holiday
Fri 2nd Apr - Good Friday Holiday
Sat 3rd Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
Sun 4th Apr - Easter Sunday Holiday
Mon 5th Apr - Easter Monday Holiday
Sun 25th Apr - ANZAC Day Holiday
Mon 3rd May - Labour Day Holiday
Mon 4th Oct - Queens Birthday Holiday
Sat 25th Dec - Christmas Day
Sun 26th Dec - Boxing Day
Mon 27th Dec - Christmas Day Holiday
Tue 28th Dec - Boxing Day Holiday
Source - QLD Government Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Public Holidays -
http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/public/
see also listing for Special Holidays.
Show Holidays -
https://www.qldhttps://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/show/
Special Holidays -
http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/special/
- Holiday planning
Queensland School Terms and mandated Student Free Days
2018
Term 4 - Mon 8th Oct to Fri 14th Dec
2019
Term 1 - Tue 29th Jan to Fri 5th Apr
Term 2 - Tue 23rd Apr to Fri 28th June
Term 3 - Mon 15th July to Fri 20th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 8th Oct to Fri 13th Dec
Student Free Day - Mon 21st Oct
2020
Term 1 - Tue 28th Jan to Fri 3rd Apr
Term 2 - Mon 20th Apr to Fri 26th June
Term 3 - Mon 13th July to Fri 18th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 6th Oct to Fri 11th Dec
Student Free Day - Mon 19th Oct
Source - QLD Government Department of Education and Training
http://education.qld.gov.au/public_media/calendar/2016-2020.html
- WICEN >> since 1946 << -
- WICEN NQ >> since 1971 << -
- Curly Wind Season is now here, have you checked your shack
and your antenna to see how they will go during the wet season ?
Its a good time to make stock up, charge batteries and get ready for a Its a good time to make stock up, charge batteries and get ready for action !
- WICEN NET
WICEN Queensland holds a net every Sunday on 7075kHz from 8-30am (2230UTC)
The net calls in regular stations and then invites new stations to call in.
If conditions are poor on 7MHz, net control might move to around 3600kHz
depending on how pliable the net operators are.
Mix it with other WICEN ops and call in on the net !!
Try also the pre-WICEN net on 20metres
Noel/VK4NL Hervey Bay conducts the call-in on the
ANZA Net frequency 14183kHz from 08-10am (2210UTC)
Emergency Frequencies per IARU region - active during disasters
IARU Region 1 3760 7110 14300 18160 21360 kHz
IARU Region 2 3750 3985 7060 7240 7275 14300 18160 21360
IARU Region 3 3600 7110 14300 18160 21360
other frequencies could be activated on a per country basis -
stay tuned to the WIA News for activations.
(Gavin VK4ZZ)
- Regional Nets
Monday Evening - Mackay Club Net - VK4WIM Net Control - 3597kHz from 0930Z
Monday Evening - 160Metre Net - Gary/Monday Evening - 160Metre Net - Gary/VK4BE Net Control from Beachmere QLD - 1848kHz from 0930Z
Tuesday Evening - RADAR Net - VK4WIR Net Control - 3613kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - Gold Coast Net - VK4WIG Net Control - 3605kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - Cairns ARC Net - VK4HM Net Control - 3604kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - 160Metre Net - Terry/VK4HQ, Mikey/VK4YFL or
Young Noely/VK4NL Netesday Evening - Central Queensland ARA Net - VK4ALR Net Control - 3612kHz from 0945Z
Thursday Evening - The TREC Memorial Net - VK4WAT Net Control - 3605kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - Sunshine Coast Net - VK4WIS Net Control - 3660kHz from 0930Z
Thursday Evening - Hervey Bay Net - VK4CHB Net Control - 3615kHz from 0730Z
Friday Evening - Central Highlands Club Net - VK4WCH Net Control - 3618kHz from 1000Z
Saturday Evening - Darling Downs Net - VK4WID Net Control - 3650kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Morning - WICEN QLD Net - VK4IQ Net Control - Sunday Morning - WICEN QLD Net - VK4IQ Net Control - 7075kHz from 2230Z
Sunday Morning - Border Ranges ARC - local VHF repeaters, IRLP9558, echolink VK3JED, from 2230Z
Sunday Evening - North Queensland Net - VK4WIT Net Control - 3605.4kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Evening - Dalby and Districts Net - VK4BAD Net Control - 3585kHz from 1000Z
Every Morning - The Gnarly Net - All the Morse and Voice you can have for breakfast
3600kHz 6am or earlier for the Morse, Voice happens after the Morse
Every Afternoon - The Afternoon Net - Wake up from your power nap and get radio-active.
On 7120kHz from 4pm (0600Z) - if propagation is poor then try 3567kHz
Every Afternoon - The Kandos Net - check your gear and let everyone know you are still active !
On 7093kHz from 1630local (0630Z normal, 0530Z DST) - Tom/VK2KF net control
alternate net controllers Peter/VK2QF or Tom/VK4ATH
- D-Star Nets :
Wednesday Evening - Gold Coast ARS VK4WIG DVWednesday Evening - Gold Coast ARS VK4WIG DV Dongle and Gateway Access DCS014 Reflector Port B
from 0930Z
- ANZA DX Net
Australia, New Zealand and Africa DX Net
20m, 14.183 MHz, 0515 UTC, daily
15m, 21.205 MHz, 0415 UTC, Saturday
The net works on a list operation, say your sign, stand by
The net runs for about 1 hour, all operators are welcome
A QSO is brief exchange of call sign and signal report
Please do not spot the net on clusters or skimmers !
Net Leader - Lindsay/VK3WM
The ANZA Net needs your skill as net controller
We offer an opportunity to put something back into ham radio
Give it a try.
Email Lindsay on QRM lbrit at activ8 dot net dot au QRM
(making sure to release the countermeasures first)
Net Controllers
20 meter net, 14.183 MHz, 0515UTC
Friday John/VK4LJ Saturday Morris.ZL1ANF Sunday Ken/KI6KFB
Monday Col/VK4CC Tuesday Lindsay/VK3WM Wednesday Tex/VK1TX
Thursday Lyn/VK4SWE
15 meter net, 21.205 MHz, 0415UTC
Saturday Tony/VK2RI and Col/VK4CC
- ROTA Recipes On The Air
The WThe World Wide Recipe Swapping Net
20m, 14.183MHz, 0630 UTC Mondays
(or slightly later depending on how long the ANZA Net runs for)
Fun on the air swapping information about recipes or favourite ingredients .
Listen for the gastronomic cue from Lyn/VK4SWE.
- North Queensland Internet Gateways
H24 = 24 Hour Ops unless offline for maintenance or updates
H8 = 8 Hour Ops - hours of ops defined by operator
HX = indeterminate hours of ops - normally when operator in radio shack
Yaesu Fusion Gateways
- VK4JPA WIRES-X/Fusion Node Rangewood NQLD 145.350MHz Digital Access H24 Room 24105
All-Star Gateways
- VK4TUB All-Star Gateway Kirwan NQLD interfaces with VK4RAT UHF Repeater H24
All-Star 46740 Echolink VK4TUB-L 837230
AX-25 APRS 1200Bd Gateways
- VK4ZZ APRS Vincent NQLD 145.175MHz H24
AX-25 Packet 1200Bd Wormholes
- VK4TUB-3 FBBS Kirwan NQLD 145.175MHz H24
Echolink Gateways
- VK4PQ-R Echolink Kelso NQLD Node 956580 interfaces with VK4RAT VHF Repeater H24
- VK4MIC-L Echolink Mount Isa NQLD Node 971321 inter- VK4MIC-L Echolink Mount Isa NQLD Node 971321 interfaces with VK4RMI VHF Repeater H24
- VK4TUB-L Echolink Kirwan NQLD Node 837230 interfaces with VK4RAT UHF Repeater H24
IRLP Gateways
- VK4MIC IRLP Mount Isa NQLD Node 6921 interfaces with VK4RMI VHF Repeater H24
- HTTP references :
theTARCinc Web Site https://thetarcinc.weebly.com/
Townsville APRS info http://vk4zz.no-ip.org
Online radio courses http://www.res.net.au
JOTA information http://www.international.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iMenuID=17658077
Lighthouse Lightship Weekend http://illw.net
- WIANews sources :
Tune North Queensland Net throughout Queensland and PNG
from 7-30pm Sundays on -
HF: 3605.4kHz
and in Townsville/Thuringowa 8pm Sundays on
VHF: 146.100 / 146.700 MHz
(the VK4RAT 2m repeater)
Tune WIANEWS in North Queensland on Sundays
(with Daylight Savings corrections for NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA) -
HF : from VK7 2200Z 3570 / 7140 / 14130 / 28525kHz
HF : from VK5 2230Z 1843 / 3550 / 7135kHz
HF : from VK2 2300Z 1845 / 3595/ 5425/ 714HF : from VK2 2300Z 1845 / 3595/ 5425/ 7146 / 10125 / 14170.2 / 18125 / 28320kHz
HF : from VK4 2300Z 1843 / 3605 / 7070 / 7130 / 7190kHz
HF : from VK3 2330Z 3615 / 7158 / 10130kHz
HF : from VK8 2330Z 3555 / 7193 / 10137 / 14337kHz
HF : from VK6 0001Z 7088
HF : from VK6 0001Z 3583 / 7149 / 10125 / 14130 / 29680kHz
6m: from VK7 2200Z 53825kHz FM
6m: from VK5 2230Z 53100kHz AM
6m: from VK2 2300Z 52525kHz FM
6m: from VK6 0100Z 53800kHz FM
2m: from Cairns 2300Z 146950kHz FM
2m: from Townsville 2300Z 146700kHz FM
2m: from Mackay 2300Z 147000kHz FM
2m: from Rockhampton 2300Z 146700kHz FM
Timeline for monitoring.
2200Z 3570, 7140, 14130, 28525, 53825kHz
2230Z 1843, 3550, 7135, 28470, 53100kHz
2300Z 1843, 1845, 3595, 3605, 5425, 7070, 7130, 7146,, 28525, 28537, 29680
52525, 53100, 53650, 53725, 53725, 53800, 53825kHz
Daylight Saving for NSW VIC ACT SA TAS
begins 20181006-1600UTC ends 20190406-1600UTC
- NQ HF Propagation
To all the HF Rebroadcasters...
Keep Up the Excellent Work!!
You are our backup if other sources fail!
This week's reports from John VK4FNQ at Majestic Towers
1843 0/0 1845 0/0
3550 0/0 3555 0/0 3570 0/0 3583 0/0 3595 0/0 3605 0/0 3615 0/0
5425 3/1
7070 5/9 7088 4/2# 7130 5/4 7135 2/1* 7140 2/1* 7146 5/6 7158 0/0* 7193 0/0
10125 4/1 10127 5/3 10132.8 2/1#
14130 5/5 (14130 0/0 VK6) 14170 5/2 14337 5/2
28320 5/1# 28525 0/0 28537 0/0
52525 0/0 53100 0/0 53800 0/0 53825 0/0
* QRM
# QSB
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the WIA News and QNEWS transmissions
by Richard/VK4FRJG at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20181209 09-00am
Callbacks by Richard/VK4FRJG
at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20181209 09-40am
VK4HSV PhiVK4HSV Phil at Broadbeach via Echolink/VK4PQ
VK4ZZ Gavin and Lyndall/VK4ZM at Vincent
VK4AE Denis and Robyn at Kirwan
VK4IGM Iain and Sheila/VK4PAL at West End
VK4OT Jason and Jennyvi at Heatley
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4FCRH Clyde at Ingham
VK4LU Ray and Susan at West End
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
VK4FNQA Matman and Roslyn at Condon
VK4FABT Shorty and Mary at Herveys Range
VK4ME Snow mobile in Townsville
VK4JBY Ron and Mandy at Cranbrook
VK4FTTW Tony at Ayr
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the North Queensland Net
by Richard/VK4FRJG at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20181209 08-00pm
Callbacks by Richard/VK4FRJG
at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20181209 08-30pm
VK4PQ Peter and Ruth at Kelso
VK4AE Denis and Robyn at Kirwan
VK4FUQ Felix at Ingham
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4ZM Lyndall at Vincent
VK4DMC Dale at Atherton via Echolink/VK4PQ
VK4KS Tom portable at Bushland Beach
and fyi - North Queensland Net participants
on 3605.4kHz from 20181209 07-30pm to 08-30pm
Net control Gavin/VK4ZZ with Net control Gavin/VK4ZZ with special guest Trent operating
VK4WIT from the TARC Club Rooms at
West End, North Queensland
VK4ME Snow and Sharon at Kirwan
VK4FNQ John at Majestic Towers
VK4ANI Chris portable at Byfield
VK4FRJG Richard and Cranbrook
VK4KS Tom portable at Bushland Beach
VK4CMW Mick and Kerry at Bowen
VK4FNQA Matman and Roslyn at Condon
VK4EKA Dougal near Toowoomba
VK4JBY Ron and Mandy at Cranbrook
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4CWL Bob at Emerald
VK4DMC Dale at Atherton
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
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see you at theTARCinc Xmas Party
and cheers fm Gavin/VK4ZZ
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