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News from the North
from 3rd November 2019
sent to undisclosed recipients
- WICEN Weather Watch
- News from ARISS
- 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
Cyclone Warnings - Australia Wide http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/
Tropical Cyclone Outlook - WA Western Region http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/nwcyclone.shtml
Tropical Cyclone Outlook - Gulf of CarTropical Cyclone Outlook - Gulf of Carpentaria http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/tcoutlook.shtml
Tropical Cyclone Outlook - Coral Sea http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/cyclone.shtml
Alternative sources for information regarding cyclone formation at
Joint Typhoon Warning Centre https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/jtwc.html
Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department https://www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php
Solomon Islands Meteorological Division http://www.met.gov.sb/
Fiji Meteorological Service http://www.met.gov.fj/
Disaster Management Information
Torres Shire http://www.torres.qld.gov.au/disaster-management
Weipa Town Authority http://weipaelb-2001627099.ap-southeast-2.elb.amazonaws.com/
Cook Shire http://disaster.cook.qld.gov.au/
Carpentaria Shire http://www.carpentaria.qld.gov.au/disaster-emergency
Mareeba Shire http://emergency.msc.qld.gov.au/
Cairns Regional Cairns Regional http://disaster.cairns.qld.gov.au/
Tablelands Regional http://dashboard.trc.qld.gov.au/
Cassowary Coast Regional http://disaster.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/
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/
Flinders Shire https://flindersdashboard.qitplus.com/
Whitsunday Regional http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/
Mackay Regional http://mackaylb-1486432993.ap-southeast-2.elb.amazonaws.com/
Issac Regional http://dashboard.isaac.qld.gov.au/
Livingstone Shire http://disaster.livingstone.qld.gov.au/
Rockhampton Regional http://emergency.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/
Gladstone Regional http://regionwatch.gladstone.qld.gov.au/
Banana Shire http://emd.banana.qitplus.com/
Bundaberg Regional htBundaberg Regional http://disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/
Fraser Coast Regional http://disaster.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/
North Burnett Regional http://emergency.northburnett.qld.gov.au/
South Burnett Regional http://dashboard.southburnett.qld.gov.au/
Maranoa Shire http://dashboard.maranoa.qld.gov.au/
Queensland Government https://www.qld.gov.au/alerts
- News from ARISS
The next ISS contact to an Australian School is scheduled for
Monday 18th November 2019
with Aquisition of Signal (AOS) around 0831UTC
(around 1831 Queensland Time)
Links will be up approx 10mins before AOS.
Ground Station K6DUE Maryland USA
Operated by Bob/N3IYI
Telebridge Operator - Tony/VK5ZAI
Audio Node Feed Operator - Bob/VK4DA
School Contact - Australian Air League Cadets, Adelaide, Australia
Talking with Astronaut - either Drew Morgan/KI5AAA or Luca Parmitano/KF5KDF
onboard the International Space Station
Contact audio will be available via
IRLP node 9556
Echolink *HAM* conference seEcholink *HAM* conference server 69556
AllStarLink Node 48820
in Townsville the audio will be available on
VK4TUB AllStarLink Node 46740
VK4TUB Echolink Node 837230
VK4RAT UHF Voice Repeater 438.225MHZ
Thanks to the ARISS - VK TEAM for providing this opportunity.
News from Central Queensland
- You are invited to a major event in Rockhampton during November 2019
Rockhampton and District Amateur Radio Club (RADAR Club)
The Major Event ! You and your friends are invited to attend the
2019 RADAR Club Annual Dinner
Happening on Saturday 23rd November at the Frenchville Sports Club Function Room.
Roll up around 6-30pm or after for a fun filled night of celebration !
Cost still $25 ea., $15 for children under 14 years, under 4 free.
This includes buffet dinner, large bowl of punch, our room hire and personal bar person.
(Drinks are purchased at our bar)
Enjoy social banter along with a great Buffet meal.
If you can, bring a small wrapped item for the Secret Santa Surprise Fun If you can, bring a small wrapped item for the Secret Santa Surprise Fun Auction .
(value about $5 )
There is also a Lucky Door Prize.
We are trying to sell admission tickets before the night to help with door entry.
Next Club meeting Monday 18th Nov at SES would be great time to pay for tickets.
Tickets also available at the door but let us know as we are locked into paying
for numbers given.
Minders should also bring a small gift with the child's name on.
There is the Famous Monster Raffle as well .
Board of Control Kaye has been buying prizes for the Monster Raffle for a few months now.
There are many fine items to choose from and take home from the multi draw raffle .
Bring Along a coat - sometimes the air con can feel cool.
To RSVP please contact the event organiser Clive/VK4ACC ASAP,
on mobile 0429632815, or email [qrm] vk4acc [at] bigpond [dot] com [qrm]
(making sure to remove the countermeasures first)
Purchase tickets at next General Meeting or payment can be made by direct deposPurchase tickets at next General Meeting or payment can be made by direct deposit .
NAB . BSB-084-901 account 94-730-6643 Just state callsign and numbers.
See you there - don't be square !
- Central Highlands ARC Theresa Creek Campout
The Theresa Creek Campout will be happening from Friday 29th until Sunday 31st May 2020
Theresa Creek Dam is located 22 km southwest of Clermont in Central Queensland,
with bitumen access all the way to the boat ramp plus 2 boat ramps to choose from.
This is the perfect dam for those that like swimming, canoeing, water skiing, fishing,
or just relaxing and watching time pass you by.
Theresa Creek Dam is well worth a visit, with a couple of toilet blocks,
HOT showers, shaded picnic tables, bins, BBQ's, 6 x 6 camping shelters and
plenty of spots to access the dam for land based anglers and red claw hunters.
Red claw crayfish are the main target species in the dam however;
you can also chase Barramundi, Golden Perch, Eel-Tailed Catfish, Sleepy Cod,
SilveSilver Perch and Bony Bream. Permits for fishing are required through DPI.
Sorry no EFTPOS as phone coverage is not real great. Pets welcome with strict rules.
NO powered sites as the site is a camping ground and - remember - the site is a
glass free area.
Campfires are permitted. Camping fees are $15 per couple/per night kids free
and there are no bookings,
first come first camped. Generators are permitted within specified hours.
The CHARC crew usually camp as you first drive in on the right opposite the
first set of toilet and shower blocks.
Happy Hour at 4pm!
BYO Food, Drinks and Water.
BYO Firewood for the camp fire.
- 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 25th to 10am Sunday 27th September 2020.
Some hams and support crews will be staying a bit earlier or later at the fabulous
lakeside venue renown for a great climlakeside 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 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 21st Septemberand for catering purposes before Monday 21st 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)
(Gavin/VK4ZZ, Publicity Officer 2020, CHARC Inc.)
- 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 2020 from
Friday arvo 1st May to Monday morn 4th 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 stand 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 Saturday Night feed-up. Let them know now on phone
07 49560190
Oh, Neil/VK4NB needs your attendance numbers too - please email him on
[qrm] vk4wim [at] outlook [dot] com [dot] au [qrm]
just make sure to release the countermeasures first.
Plan Ahead
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
2025 Friday arvo 2nd May to Monday morn 5th May
- News from North Queensland
- TARC Project Night this Tuesday
This Tuesday November 12th the TARC Project Night will be happening
at the Club Roat the Club Rooms atop SES HQ Green Street West End from
7-30pm. Come along and help or learn about many
fascinating aspects of technology, and how to say Whooppee! when all goes good.
All welcome !
- theTARCinc Annual General Meeting 2019
The Annual General Meeting of The Townsville Amateur Radio Club will be
happening on Sunday November 24th 2019.
Whoop-de-doo you say - but wait, what is that delicious smell you can
detect from the future ?
Thats what it is !
The event is starting with a Pancake Breakfast from 7am to 8-30am
cooked up by the Iron Faraday Cage Chefs. Yummmie !
After the sumptuous pancake feast the nuts and bolts of the
Annual General Meeting will take place.
Where do you go to ?
Area 2 - Rossiter Park Aitkenvale via Kimball Street of course !
AGM Agenda and Proxy Forms published in October and November 2019 Back-scatter.
Please advise attendance numbers no later than Tuesday 19th November Social Meeting
for catering purposes - else you will go hungry and your for catering purposes - else you will go hungry and your pancake craving will not
cease !
Eating so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, VK4PQ, VK4FRJG, VK4PAL, VK4IGM,
Marion and VK4MSS, Phillippa and VK4FNQT, Jeannine and VK4TUB, Marion and VK4AM,
VK4HSV, VK4JBY, VK4WR, VK4LU, VK4AAH, VK4FBMV, VK4FUDO, VK4GDN,
this raving plug issued by - Gavin Reibelt VK4ZZ, Secretary 2019, theTARCinc.
- 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 29 March - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 1 - Mount Stuart Road
Thur 9 to Mon 13 April - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Easter Carnival of Horse Edurance Riding - Bowen Region
Sun 31 May - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 2 - Mount Stuart Road
Fri 12 to Sun 14 June - Rally Whitsundays - PrFri 12 to Sun 14 June - Rally Whitsundays - Proserpine and Bowen
Fri 19 to Sun 21 June - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Ride - Bowen Region
Sat 25 July - TOWSA Maggie Island Swim Volunteers and Swimmers Check In
Sun 26 July - TOWSA Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim - Cleveland Bay
Sun 26 July - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 3
Fri arvo 7 to Sun morn 9 August - TCAC Cardwell Rally - Cardwell and Cardwell State Forest
Fri 21 to Sun 23 August - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Ride - Bowen Region
Sat 19 to Sun 20 September - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk Activity
Sun 27 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 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 morning and will run right through Sunday afternoon.
Your chance to get out into some lovely countryside, set up camp with a portable station
or 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.
All operators invited to attend the State Championships Presentation and Roast Banquet on Sunday Night.
Thur 9th April to Mon 13th April - WRERA Euri Gold Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides
Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4TUB, VK4IGM, Rhonda and John/VK4JPA, Cate and VK4YWG, VK4ME, VK4HSV
Fri 19th June to Sun 21st June - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Fri 19th June to Sun 21st June - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Rides
Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4TUB, VK4IGM, Rhonda and John/VK4JPA, Cate and VK4YWG, VK4AAH, VK4ME, VK4HSV
Fri 21st August to Sun 23rd August - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Rides
Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4TUB, VK4IGM, Rhonda and John/VK4JPA, Cate and VK4YWG, VK4AAH, VK4ME, VK4HSV
NQORA Offroad Racing Events - Milchester Motorsport and Recreation Facility Charters Towers
The North Queensland Offroad Racing Association Inc. runs a series of offroad racing
events at the Milchester Motorsport Facility Charters Towers and at Our Retreat Station
near Nebo Central Queensland. They need Autosport and Radio savvy people to run observation
checkpoints for the Charters Towers events.
Operate at Checkpoints throughout the day with a ringside seat to see up close
the offroad racing action whilst doing useful things with radios.
Camping overnight Friday and Saturday Night is availablCamping overnight Friday and Saturday Night is available, or if you prefer your creature
comforts motels and pubs are available to stay in less than 10 minutes away from the venue.
TCAC Go For Gold Rallysprint - Milchester Motorsport and Recreation Facility Charters Towers
Play with radios out in the field to the sound revving engines and tortured suspension.
Operate 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 SOperators 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 brekkie and lunchtime, finish by 3-30pm. Make sure you bring a comfy chair !
Sun 29th March Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, Marion and VK4MSS, VK4ZMB, VK4JPA, VK4JBY, VK4HCZ, VK4FBMV
Sun 31st May Operators so far VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4ME, Marion and VK4MSS, VK4ZMB, VK4JPA, VK4JBY, VK4HCZ, VK4FBMV
Sun 26th July Operators so far Marion and VK4MSS, VK4ME, VK4ZMB, VK4JPA, VK4JBY, VK4HCZ, VK4FBMV
Sun 27th September Operators so far VK4ME, VK4ZMB, VK4JPA, VK4JBY, VK4HCZ, VK4FBMV
Kennedy 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 2pm on Saturday,
then go to your checkpoint for a night of easy operatthen 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 19 to Sun 20 September 2020 - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk Activity
Operators so far - VK4FRJG, VK4ZM, VK4ZZ, VK4IGM, VK4ME, VK4AAH, VK4HSV, VK4TUB, more needed
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 skippers.
Sat 25 July - Maggie Island to Townsville Swim Check-In from 1pm at Arcadian SLSC Rock Pool
Sun 26 July - Maggie Island to Townsville Swim from 7am Strand Park
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4AAH, VK4HSV, VK4FUU, ZL1POperators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, VK4IGM, VK4AAH, VK4HSV, VK4FUU, ZL1PLG
Townsville City Autosports Club Cardwell Rally.
Play with radios out in the field to the sound of high performance machinery.
Operate at Start, Flying Finish and Stop points out in the forests or at Rally HQ
providing logistic communications support and special stage official duties.
Glamping at Cardwell Showgrounds near Park Ferme.
Comms on VHF, UHF and UHF CB, with a bit of time between runs to play HF.
Fri 7 to Sun 9 August - TCAC Cardwell Rally (tentative date).
Operators so far - VK4ZZ, VK4ZM, Marion and VK4MSS, many more needed
- theTARCinc 2019 Xmas Party
theTARCinc 2019 Christmas Party and Monster Auction
happens on Sunday afternoon December 15th 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 4-30pm the Mystery Pressie Auction will get underway.
Make sure you bring a suitably wrapped pressie for the MyMake 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 soonest.
In the list so far -
ZZ, ZM, Shazza and Pam and ME, FRJG, MSS and Marion, FNQA and Roslyn, PAL and IGM,
CMW and Kerry, DG and NQC, RO, AYR, PQ, TUB and Jennine, Jan and Mum and HSV, TJS,
Phillippa and FNQT, FIBW, FCRH, FBNP, WDM, HCZ and Sandra, Mandy and JBY,
Marion and AM, FP, WR, GDN, LU, ZMB, Janie and FCIO, Regina and FUDO, KS,
- TARC Monster Xmas Lights Tour
Get out your Santa Hats, flashy pins and Christmas Costumes and get readyGet 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 20th.
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 >a place in Townsville<, 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 light spectacular ? Have you spotted an outstanding display ?
Let Gavin know the suburb and street nameLet 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 23rd to Monday afternoon 27th January 2020 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 pent up stress!)
Hopefully some Swimming (bring yer cozzies and inflatables foHopefully 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, IGM and PAL, JBY, TUB, GDN,
Day Trippers
?
Need more info ? Then call og VK4ZZ on 0427182469
or email [qrm] vk4zz [at] or email [qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au
Plan ahead
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
2025 Thur 23rd to Monday 27th January
- TARC does the 2020 Defence Welcome and Information Expo
theTARCinc will be involved with the 2020 Defence Welcome and Information Expo
run by the Townsville office of Defence Community Organisation North Queensland
and happening on Saturday 8th February at Murray Stadium 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 provide meaningful answers and guidato provide meaningful answers and guidance for those attending the Expo.
Display will be put in place from 8-30am 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.
- TARC does the John Moyle Field Day 2020
Happening from Friday afternoon 20th to Sunday lunch 22nd March 2020 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 Vehicle intersection Chaapprox. 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. Shsite 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.
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/
Attending so far -
ZM and ZZ, ME, TUB, Rhonda and JPA, JBY, FRJG, FBMV,
Need more info ? Then call ogNeed more info ? Then call og VK4ZZ on 0427182469
or email [qrm] vk4zz [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
Plan ahead
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
2025 Fri 14th to Sunday 16th March
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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 the web site.
[making sure to release the countermeasures first]
Part 2 - Whispers On The Ether
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- nil this week
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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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Shack Clearance - You Reap the Benefit !
Don/VK4UF is having a Radio Shack Clearance and has the following
treasures for sale ...
Alliance Rotator (suit Jnr Tribanders) $250
Shinwa Low Pass RF Filter $ 50
BWD Double Beam Oscilloscope
Model 421A complete with all spare
valves, probes, manual. In working
order - suit collector $200
YaesuYaesu FL2100B HF Linear Amplifier
tubes tested good (licenced ops only) $500
Yaesu YO-100 Monitor Scope $ 50
Bencher BY-1 Iambic Morse Paddle Key $ 50
Home Brew Electronic Morse Keyer $ 10
Kenwood TS930S Transceiver
(licenced ops only) $500
Emtron EP-2000 Twin Needle SWR Meter $ 50
DSE VHF Wattmeter $ 50
EICO 710 Grid Dip Oscillator $ 10
Manuals
Genuine Buyers Only ! Call Don on 07 47741195
Free Ink Jet Cartridges !
That got your attention - anyway Matman/VK4FNQA has
just despatched his much loved and used Ink Jet Printer
to the PRINTER PARK in the sky, so the following unopened
INK CARTRIDGES are up for grabs, free to a good home when
picked up from the Matcave.
D & C-520B x BLACK = SIX (6)
D & C-521BK x BLACK = ONE (1)
D & C-521Y x YELLOW = ONE (1)
For use with a CANON printer
PIXMA IP 3600/3680/4600/4680/4700;
MP 540/545/560/620/630/638/980/990; MX860/870
Contact Matman now on Contact Matman now on 07 47554510 to make these ink cartridges yours !
- Solar Panels !
Hairy Richard/VK4ZMB has these gorgeous Solar Panels ready to fly into
your shack power system. Local pickup in Townsville only.
4 by 1672 x 1000 x 50 Pmax 240W Q.cells Q.PRO-G2
1.6720 m^2 = 14% Voc 37.3V Vmpp 29.5V
Isc 8.8 A Impp 8.2 A
12 by 1650 x 994 x 36 Pmax 250W Trini TSM-250PC05A bare aluminium
1.6401 m^2 = 15% Voc 38.0V Vmpp 30.3V
Isc 8.8 A Impp 8.3 A
42 by 1650 x 994 x 36 Pmax 250W Trini TSM-250PC05A.08 black
1.6401 m^2 = 15% Voc 38.0V Vmpp 30.3V
Isc 8.8 A Impp 8.3 A
All $20 each. Contact Hairy on [qrm] rnsstone [at] gmail [dot] com [qrm]
(making sure to release the countermeasures first)
- Pull in the DX with these FAB antennas
Vern/VK4FVC is selling off these two antennas, used with effect when he was farming
at Rollingstone ...
- Log Periodic Array 13MHz to 30MHz coverage in one steerable directional antenna !
- Multi-Element Beam for 6metres
why is Vern selling these fantastic antennas ? He reckons they are too big to put
on his mobile home ! Find out more from Vern by ringing him on 0455 302333
- pristine equipment can be yours !
John/VK4JPA has the following top condition items for sale on
behalf of a friend.
1. Yaesu FRG-7 Communications Receiver $200 ono
Remember, all the items are in excellent condition.
Ring John on 07-47888864 to find out more or have a haggle and snare yourself a bargain !
- 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/VK4MSAGet connected with this gear into your shack by phoning Mike/VK4MSA
on 0419 655081 quickly !
- 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 0419206498
Townsville Region
The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc.
- Co-ordinator Gavin "Og" Reibelt VK4ZZ 0427182469
Sun 29 March - TCAC King of thSun 29 March - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 1 - Mount Stuart Road
Thur 9 to Mon 13 April - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Easter Carnival of Horse Edurance Riding - Bowen Region
Sun 31 May - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 2 - Mount Stuart Road
Fri 12 to Sun 14 June - Rally Whitsundays - Proserpine and Bowen
Fri 19 to Sun 21 June - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Ride - Bowen Region
Sat 25 July - TOWSA Maggie Island Swim Volunteers and Swimmers Check In
Sun 26 July - TOWSA Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim - Cleveland Bay
Sun 26 July - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 3
Fri arvo 7 to Sun morn 9 August - TCAC Cardwell Rally - Cardwell and Cardwell State Forest
Fri 21 to Sun 23 August - WRERA Euri Gold Farms Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Ride - Bowen Region
Sat Sat 19 to Sun 20 September - Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk Activity
Sun 23 September - TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Round 4
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
- TARC Club Shirts
available through Marion and Mal/VK4MSS
Sizes ranging from S-M-L-XL-XXL-XXXL-XXXXL-XXXXXL are available.
The polos are high quality and sag resistant, wash easily and are fast drying.
The polos are $50.00 each, plus postage if applicable. Where two or more polos are
posted to one address postage is adjusted accordingly.
Payment is by bank transfer in advance.
Please contact Mal and Marion for further information at
0428 672 711 or
[qrm] mseal [at] westnet [dot] com [dot] au
(making sure to release the countermeasures first)
- TARC WIA Exams Information
From 2nd February 2019 assessments can no longer be held unFrom 2nd February 2019 assessments can no longer be held under
the WIA Exams Service. Watch this spot for any updates that might
come to hand.
- contacting theTARCinc
email address [qrm] vk4wit [at] wia [dot] org [dot] au [qrm]
phone contact 0427182469
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 Activities:
November
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th November from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th November from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Rockhampton Amateur Radio Annual Dinner - Sat 23rd November from 6-30pm at Frenchville Sports Club
- TARC Annual General Meeting - Sun 24th November Rossiter Park Aitkenvale from 7am
- Ann Renton Memo- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 26th November - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
December
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 3rd December from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 10th December from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Xmas Party - Sun 15th December from 2pm
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 17th December from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Does the Xmas Lights Tour - Fri 20th December from 7pm
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 24th December - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 31st December from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
January
- TARC Club Meeting Recess until February 2020
- Australia Day Long Week Family Radio Camp - Thurs arvo 23rd to Mon arvo 27th Jan - Girl Guides Training Centre Bluewater
- Ann Renton Memorial Net 28th January from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
February
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 4th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Defence Welcome to Townsville Expo - Sat - Defence Welcome to Townsville Expo - Sat 23rd February 10am to 1pm at Townsville Stadium
- TARC Project Night - Tue 11th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 18th February from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 25th February - from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
March
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 3rd March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 10th March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 17th March from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC does the John Moyle Memorial Field Day March 20 21 22 - Burdekin Duck Camp Grounds Selheim
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 24th March from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 1 Comms Support - Sun March 29th - Mt Stuart Road
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 31st March from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
April
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 7th April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green - TARC Management Meeting - Tue 7th April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- WRERA Euri Gold Farm Easter Carnival of Horse Endurance Rides - Thur 9 April to Mon 13 April
- TARC Project Night - Tue 14th April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 21st April from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- AM and CW on ANZAC Day - Saturday 25th April
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 24th April from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
May
- MARS/RADAR Clairview Gathering - Fri 1st to Mon 4th May - BarraCrab Resort Clairview
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 5th May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 12th May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 19th May from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 26th May from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 2 Comms Support - Sun May 31st - Mt Stuart Road
June
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 2nd J- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 2nd June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Queensland Day - Sat 6th June
- TARC Project Night - Tue 9th June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Rally Whitsundays - Fri 12 to Sun 14 June - Proserpine and Bowen
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 16th June from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- WRERA Euri Gold Farm Tropical Winter Horse Endurance Ride - Fri 19 to Sun 21 June Bowen Region
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 23rd June from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- Kennedy Region Scouts Nighthawk activity - Sat 27th June to Sun 28th Jun
- Tech On The Air Net Tue 30th June from 7-30pm on Tsvl VHF Repeater
July
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 7th July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 14th July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 21st July from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TOWSA Maggie Island Swim Volunteers and Swimmers Briefing from 1pm Sat 25 July
- TOWSA Maggi- TOWSA Maggie Island Swim from 7am Sun 26 July Strand Park
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 3 Comms Support - Sun July 26th - Mt Stuart Road
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 28th July from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
August
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 4th August from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 11th August from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 18th August from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- WRERA Euri Gold Farm Winter Harvest Horse Endurance Ride - Fri 21 to Sun 23 August Bowen Region
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 25th August from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
September
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 1st September from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 8th September from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 15th September from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 22nd September from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- CHARC AGM Weekend - Fri arvo 25 to Sun morn 27 September - Lake Maraboon Holiday Village near Emerald
- TCAC King of the Hill Hillclimb Heat 4 Comms Support - Sun September 27th - Mt Stuart Road
October
- Cardwell Gathering - Fri 2nd to Mon morn 5th October 2020 - Beachcomber Resort Cardwell
- TARC Management Meeting - Tue 6th October from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- TARC Project Night - Tue 13th October from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Jamboree On The Air worldwide Fri arvo 16th to Sun arvo 18th October
- TARC Social Evening - Tue 20th October from 7-30pm at SES HQ Green Street West End
- Ann Renton Memorial Net Tue 27th October from 7-30pm on Tsvl UHF Repeater
- Holiday planning
State Public Holidays in North Queensland
2019
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 Friday Holiday
Sat 11th Apr - Easter Saturday Holiday
SuSun 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.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/show/
SSpecial Holidays -
http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/special/
- Holiday planning
Queensland School Terms and mandated Student Free Days
2019
Term 4 - Tue 8th Oct to Fri 13th Dec
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
2021
Term 1 - Wed 27th Jan to Thur 1st Apr
Term 2 - Mon 19th Apr to Fri 24th June
Term 3 - Mon 12th July to Fri 17th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 5th Oct to Fri 10th Dec
2022
Term 1 - Mon 24th Jan to Fri 1st Apr
Term 2 - Mon 19th Apr to Fri 26th June
Term 3 - Mon 11th July to Fri 16th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 4th Oct to Fri 9th Dec
2023
Term 1 - Mon 23rd Jan to Fri 31st Mar
Term 2 - Mon 17th Apr to Fri 23rd June
Term 3 - Mon 10th July to Fri 15th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 3rd Oct to Fri 8th Dec
2024
Term 1 - Mon 22nd Jan to Thur 28th Mar
Term 2 - Mon 15th Apr to Fri 21st June
Term 3 - Mon 13th July toTerm 3 - Mon 13th July to Fri 13th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 30th Sept to Fri 13th Dec
2025
Term 1 - Tue 28th Jan to Fri 4th Apr
Term 2 - Mon 22nd Apr to Fri 27th June
Term 3 - Mon 14th July to Fri 19th Sept
Term 4 - Tue 7th Oct to Fri 12th Dec
Source - QLD Government Department of Education and Training
https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/future-dates
- 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 action !
- WICEN NET
WICEN operators in Queensland hold a net every Sunday
The nets happen on
14183kHz from 8-00am (2200UTC)
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 othMix it with other WICEN ops and call in on the net !!
Note that a vote is currently underway on a proposal to shift the net
from 7075kHz to 7080kHz to prevent a clash with the new world wide FT8
assignment of 7075kHz.
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 Afternoon - YL 222 DX Net - 14222kHz from 0530Z
Monday Evening - Mackay Club Net - VK4WIM Net Control - 3598kHz from 0930Z
Monday Evening - 160Metre Net - Gary/VK4BE Net Control from Beachmere QLD - 1848kHz from 0930Z
Monday Evening - BARC 10m Net - Les/VK4SO Net Control - 29220kHz FM from 1000Z
Monday Evening - Gympie CEG 80m Net - VK4GYM Net Control - 3647kHz from 1000Z
Tuesday Evening - RADAR Net - VK4WIR Net ConTuesday 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 Net Control from Fraser Coast QLD - 1848kHz from 0930Z
Wednesday Evening - Central Queensland ARA Net - VK4CQR 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 - Sunshine Coast ARC 6m Net - VK4WIS Net Control - 53700kHz FM from 0930Z
Friday Evening - Caboolture ARC Net - VK4QD Net Control - 3610kHz from 0930Z
Friday Evening - Central Highlands Club Net - VK4WCH Net Control - 3618kHz from 0930Z
Saturday Evening - Darling Downs Net - VK4WID Net Saturday Evening - Darling Downs Net - VK4WID Net Control - 3650kHz from 0930Z
Sunday Mornung - Brisbane WICEN QLD-wide 20m Net - 14183kHz from 2200Z
Sunday Morning - Brisbane WICEN QLD-wide 40m Net - 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 - Redcliffe ARC Net - VK4RC Net Control - 3618kHz from 0945Z
Sunday Evening - Dalby and Districts Net - VK4BAD Net Control - 3585kHz from 1000Z
Sunday Evening - BARC 6m Net - 53525kHz 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 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 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 - Col/VK4CC
The ANZA Net needs your skill as net controller
We offer an opportunity to put something back into ham radio
Give it a try.
Message Col on [qrm] seahawk55 [at] optusnet [dot] com [dot] au [qrm]
(making sure to release the (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 Terry/VK4HQ Wednesday Tex/VK1TX
Thursday Lyn/VK4SWE or Shirley/VK5YL
15 meter net, 21.205 MHz, 0415UTC
Saturday Tony/VK2RI OR\\or Col/VK4CC
- ROTA Recipes On The Air
The 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 G- VK4TUB All-Star Gateway Kirwan NQLD interfaces with VK4RAT UHF Repeater H24
All-Star 46740 Echolink VK4TUB-L 837230
- VK4FBMV All-Star Gateway Rasmussen 145.145MHz All=Star 40381
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 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- 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/ 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 Roc2m: 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, 7190, 10125, 14170.4, 28320, 52525kHz
2330Z 3555, 3615, 7158, 7193, 10130, 10137, 14337kHz
0001Z 3583, 7088, 7140, 10120, 14130, 29680, 53800kHz
Frequency List for transceiver memory
1843, 1845,
3550, 3555, 3570, 3583, 3595, 3605, 3615,
5425,
7070, 7088, 7130, 7135, 7140, 7146, 7158, 7193
10125, 10132.8, 10127,
14130, 14170.4, 14337,
28320, 28525, 28537, 29680
52525, 53100, 53650, 53725, 53725, 53800, 53825kHz
Daylight Saving for NSW VIC ACT SA TAS
began 20191005-1600UTC ends 20200404-1600UTC
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the WIA News and QNEWS transmissions
by Peter/VK4PQ at Kelso North Queensland - 20191103 09-00am
Callbacks by Peter/VK4PQ
at Kelso North Queensland - 20191103 09-40am
VK4AYR Mark at Ayr via Echolink/VK4PQ
VK3EME Mark at BendVK3EME Mark at Bendigo via Echolink/VK4PQ
VK4FCIO Trent and Janie at Douglas via Echolink/VK4PQ
VK4FTTW Tony at Ayr
VK4MSS Mal and Marion at Charters Towers
VK4JPA John and Rhonda at Rangewood
VK4FRJG Richard at Cranbrook
VK4LU Ray and Susan at West End
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
VK4JBY Ron and Mandy at Cranbrook
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4FIBW Ian at Ingham
VK4OT Jason and Jennyvi at Heatley
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas
VK4ME Snow and Sharon at Kirwan
VK4TUB Kerry and Jennine at Kirwan
VHF Net Callbacks - VK4WIT 146.700MHz
following the North Queensland Net retransmission
by Richard/VK4FRJG at Cranbrook North Queensland 20191103 08-00pm
Callbacks by Richard/VK4FRJG
at Cranbrook North Queensland - 20191103 08-30pm
VK4PQ Peter and Ruth at Kelso
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4FUQ Felix at Ingham
VK4HSV Phil and Jan at Douglas
VK4ZM Lyndall at Vincent
VK4AE Denis and Robyn at Kirwan
and fyi - North Queensland Net participants
on 3605.4kHz from 20191103 07-30pm to on 3605.4kHz from 20191103 07-30pm to 08-40pm
Net control Gavin/VK4ZZ operating VK4WIT at
theTARCinc Clubrooms, West End via Townsville North Queensland
VK4ME Snow and Sharon at Kirwan
VK4CMW Mick and Kerry at Bowen
VK4FNQ John and Cheryl/VK4FRYL at Muttaburra
VK4FRJG Richard at Cranbrook
VK4FNQA Matman at Condon
VK4IGM Iain and Sheila/VK4PAL at West End
VK4MSS Mal and Marion at Charters Towers
VK4CWL Bob and Cherie at Emerald
VK4TJS Tony at Kelso
VK4AAH Bob and Kaye at Mount Low
VK4EKA Dougal near Toowoomba
VK4WDM Wayne and Noelene at Heatley
VK4ABJ Jeff at Rockhampton
VK4CAN Rob and Wendy at Rockhampton
VK4KN John at Mount Pleasant near Mackay
VK4GDN Glen at Charters Towers
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see you at theTARCinc AGM !
and cheers fm Gavin/VK4ZZ
cheers fm the bleary og
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Gavin Reibelt VK4ZZ
Australian RadioAmateur
vk4zz@iinet.net.au
http://vk4zz.no-ip.org
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