Author Archives: VK7TW

Remote Control Aircraft Presentation Fills Clubrooms for June Presentation Night

Posted on June 12, 2017 by VK7TW

Wow standing room only for our REAST member Ron Cullen’s presentation on some very impressive radio control kit. Ron started with some history of his Radio Control (RC) journey starting in 1979 when he was in the Air Force and … Continue reading →

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The Dish Mount and Controller Forum had us Spinning!

Posted on April 10, 2017 by VK7TW

We had a great roll up to our forum with many people coming along with show and tell. Notable there was a large 1.8m AZ/EL dish that was trailer mounted that Richard VK7ZBX brought along – more on that later. … Continue reading →

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2016 Miena Hamfest a Great Success!

Posted on December 5, 2016 by VK7TW

Note: This article has been republished from VK7 Regional News It was the biennial VK7 (Tasmanian) Hamfest last Saturday at Miena in the Central Highlands – no not a bovine festival but our central gathering of amateur radio enthusiasts. We … Continue reading →

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October Presentation – Antarctic Communication and Science Programs

Posted on October 9, 2016 by VK7TW

Kim Briggs VK7KB gave a fantastic presentation on support the Scientific Program run by the Australian Antarctic Division with some communications references as well. Kim started off with the Aurora Australis ship and the many different aspects that it is … Continue reading →

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REAST Visits the ABC!

Posted on September 26, 2016 by VK7TW

Thursday night saw a good group at the front door of the ABC next to the Railway Roundabout and we were welcomed by Damien VK7SD and Alan VK7KAD who were our fantastic and very knowable hosts for the night. We … Continue reading →

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