Author Archives: VK7TW
Tassie Ham Radio Convention and Expo
Tassie Ham Radio Conference and Expo Registrations NOW LIVE Continue reading
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Fox Hunt Day
REAST hosted a Fox Hunt day on Saturday 6th August 2022. Even though the weather was a little bleak there were 10 hardy fox hunters who come along. Fox hunters gathered for a quick briefing before setting off into the … Continue reading
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VK0PD and his Antarctic Adventures
November Presentation We have been fortunate to be able to secure a presentation from Paul Daniels VK0PD / VK2PAD who gave us an illustrated talk on his experience spending the winter at the Australian Antarctic Division Casey station. Paul started … Continue reading
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Military Radio and Antennas
October Presentation Day It was a standing room only presentation from Peter, Kim and Denis on 3rd October 2021. Peter VK7KPC started with FSE-58 section radio from Germany with Helmet antenna – It is crystal locked – mode is FM … Continue reading
P25 Emergency Services Network Build
September Presentation Night The first Wednesday night of September it was standing room only in the REAST COVID-Safe clubrooms for a presentation on how to build a statewide P25 based Emergency Services radio network given by Andrew Johns VK7AJ. Andrew … Continue reading
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Community Radio Station Technical Support
Opportunity for Amateur Radio operators to become involved Being an experienced amateur radio operator gives you some unique experiences, knowledge and skills. Ranging from operating computers & computer control, to integration and interfacing, through to knowing and applying radio transmission … Continue reading
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REAST – R2 Repeater Link Update
From the REAST Repeater coordinator we hear an update about the R2 linking. Please note the new permanent link arrangements between the Domain and Mt Nelson repeaters. VK7RAD 2m repeater on 146.7 is now permanently linked to VK7RDS 70cm repeater … Continue reading
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REAST Foundation Licence Training Playlist
Reg VK7KK and Justin VK7TW – our REAST assessors are proud to announce the release of ten YouTube videos that follow the Foundation Licence Syllabus (Version 10). These videos were recorded in November 2020 at a REAST Foundation Licence training … Continue reading
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SSTV, Cams & Mag Loops with VK7OO
Did you miss Steve VK7OO’s presentation on Slow Scan TV, Cams and Magnetic Loops? It is now available on the REAST YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya_-iSjuX5c In summary Steve covered: Commencing SSTV back in 2007 with an SSTVCam What is needed to … Continue reading
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REAST and the DATV QSO Party 202
Friday 28th August 2020 saw the Digital Amateur TeleVision (DATV) QSO (Contacts) Party/Gathering. This took place virtually via Zoom with Peter Cossins VK3BFG as the Master of Ceremonies from locked-down VK3! The celebration was due to Peter and Amateur Radio … Continue reading
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