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# Welcome to REAST

Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania Inc.

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- [Tassie Ham-E-Con Conference - Wrap Up](https://www.reast.asn.au/2024/11/12/2591/) - Highlights The Tassie Ham Radio Conference showcased a compelling lineup of keynote speakers and diverse presenters, offering a rich blend of innovation, technical insights, and future-focused topics. Here are the conference highlights: Our three keynotes were: Dr. Tamitha Skov (WX6SWW) presented on "Space Weather and How It Can Work for You!"—a deep dive into the
- [Tecnorama and Hobart FM Tour](https://www.reast.asn.au/2026/05/12/tecnorama-and-hobart-fm-tour/) - John Maizels VK4JPM opened the session with a fascinating introduction to the world of broadcasting, exploring the relationship between community radio and amateur radio and how both services are built on technical skill, experimentation, and public service. The presentation covered the evolution of studio and transmitting equipment, broadcast antenna fundamentals, and the history of recording
- [Scouts, Safety and Signals: Amateur Radio Powers the 2025 Clark Trophy](https://www.reast.asn.au/2025/11/18/scouting-clark-trophy-2025/) - Amateur radio supporting the community shows up in many forms, and one of the longest-running examples in Tasmania is the safety communications provided for the Sir Ernest Clark Trophy. This Scouting event has been running for over ninety years and continues to rely on radio to help keep everyone safe. The Clark Trophy is a
- [Perspectives of Australian Broadcast Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/2025/11/06/perspectives-of-australian-broadcast-radio/) - On Wednesday 5th November 2025 we were privileged to hear and see a fantastic presentation on Perspectives of Australia Broadcast Radio. Phil Tyson from the Sound Preservation Association of Tasmania (SPAT) came along with a very professional and entertaining journey through broadcast radio history from the wild west start when amateurs were allowed to play
- [Exciting Upgrades to Membership & Clubrooms](https://www.reast.asn.au/2025/10/26/exciting-upgrades-to-membership-clubrooms/) - The Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania (REAST) is moving forward with exciting improvements to make your membership even more valuable. Over the past few months, we’ve invested in upgrading our clubrooms, transforming them into a professional and contemporary facility for meetings, training, and events. At the same time, we’re introducing the full TidyHQ
- [10 Years of the 23cm QSO Party](https://www.reast.asn.au/2025/04/24/10-years-of-the-23cm-qso-party/) - Blog - Some history - a number of Hobart stations had been testing out rigs and antennas on 23cm. Just under 10 years ago in discussions at a REAST BBQ it was decided we should encourage this activity in some way. The suggestion was that we run a 23 cm QSO party straight after the Broadcast each
- [ADX QRP Digital Transceiver Build Intro](https://www.reast.asn.au/2025/03/20/adx-qrp-digital-transceiver-build-intro/) - Around 30 REAST members are building Arduino Digital Modes HF QRP Transceiver (ADX) kits. Thanks to Richard VK2ARH and the Manly-Warringah Radio Society.
- [REAST Visits Aunty (ABC)](https://www.reast.asn.au/2025/03/13/reast-visits-aunty-abc/) - A huge thank you to Damien VK7SD and Allen VK7KAN for their wonderful interactive tour of the ABC studio and technical areas on Wednesday 12 March 2025. There was a group of 27 REAST Members who came along and toured all the facilities starting with the Radio Studios with the groups splitting into two and
- [WICEN Wake Luncheon](https://www.reast.asn.au/2025/03/04/wicen-wake-luncheon/) - As REAST and WICEN Tasmania (Sth) members will know there have been a massive amount of work done by David VK7DMG to bring WICEN Tas (Sth) under the Associations umbrella of REAST Inc. This work was completed with the public notification in the Tasmanian Government Gazette issue of 5 February 2025, with the cancellation of
- [January Carboot Sale Wrap-up](https://www.reast.asn.au/2025/01/23/january-carboot-sale-wrap-up/) - Well the weather was perfect, the BBQ fired up and snags, burgers and soft-drink flowed and there was money and equipment changing hands at a pace! We had 10 sellers with stands and carboots that were doing a swift trade and it was great to see some sellers who had traveled all the way from
- [Special Joint (VK4 & VK7) Presentation Night - Optical Communications with Rex VK7MO](https://www.reast.asn.au/2024/08/29/special-joint-vk4-vk7-presentation-night-optical-communications-with-rex-vk7mo/) - REAST and BVHFG Joint Presentation Night Recap - 28th August 2024 On Wednesday night, 28th August 2024, the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania (REAST) and the Brisbane VHF Group (BVHFG) made history with their first-ever joint presentation night. This special event, featuring contributions from both clubs, brought together amateur radio enthusiasts from across
- [REAST @ the Australian Antarctic Festival](https://www.reast.asn.au/2024/08/26/reast-the-australian-antarctic-festival/) - The Australian Antarctic Festival rolls around every two years and in 2024 REAST was asked if it would like to participate with a focus on radio in Antarctica. https://www.mawsons-huts.org.au/2024-festival-program/ We jumped at the chance and thanks to Kim Briggs VK7KB and Justin Giles-Clark VK7TW we were able to source a chronology of ex-Antarctic radio equipment
- [Frederick "Pop" Medhurst - Local Telegraphy, Telephony and Wireless Pioneer](https://www.reast.asn.au/2024/05/03/frederick-pop-medhurst-local-telegraphy-telephony-and-wireless-pioneer/) - The presentation night for May featured a fascinating history of a true Tasmanian Telegraphy, Telephony and Wireless Pioneer - Frederick "Pop" Medhurst. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD7Px1IyE1w The chronological journey of Frederick "Pop" Medhurst was given by Justin VK7TW who wrote the source article for AR Magazine at the start of 2024. Justin started with an introduction of where
- [VK7MO features Amateur Radio on local Science Podcast](https://www.reast.asn.au/2024/05/03/vk7mo-features-amateur-radio-on-local-science-podcast/) - Rex VK7MO features amateur radio on local Science Podcast - pickup and listen on the favourite podcast application. https://thatsscience.org/
- [Amateur Radio in the Media](https://www.reast.asn.au/2024/04/12/amateur-radio-in-the-media/) - Amateur Radio in the Media Hayden VK7HH on ABC Local Radio Hayden talked for a whopping 18m with Helen Shields on ABC Local Radio on the evening of Thursday 11 April 2024. Hayden talked about how amateur radio is flourishing and how he got into amateur radio. The presenter Helen Shields was surprised that Hayden
- [2024 REAST Life Members](https://www.reast.asn.au/2024/02/23/2024-reast-life-members/) - Annual General / Special General Meetings / New Life Members The Annual General Meeting of REAST was held last Sunday with Silent Keys being remembered, reports being received and the election of the 2024 office bearers: President - Hayden VK7HH, Vice-President - Sean VK7WTF, Secretary/Public Officer - Lance VK7ZA, Treasurer - David VK7DMG, Committee members
- [Fox Hunt Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/2022/08/07/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 bushland of the Queen's Domain to find the QRP Fox on 2m outputting 15mW. This
- [VK0PD and his Antarctic Adventures](https://www.reast.asn.au/2021/12/12/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 with some background on his interest in radio and Antarctica. Paul did a site survey
- [Military Radio and Antennas](https://www.reast.asn.au/2021/12/12/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 and runs at 24 Volt - Batteries are a 4 x 6 volt NiCd batteries.
- [P25 Emergency Services Network Build](https://www.reast.asn.au/2021/09/04/september-presentation-night/) - 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 covered all aspects of a P25 Network and its use within a dispatching organisation like
- [Community Radio Station Technical Support](https://www.reast.asn.au/2021/08/28/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 theory, radio frequency measurement, design and construction; it is an end-end skill set that is
- [REAST - R2 Repeater Link Update](https://www.reast.asn.au/2021/08/28/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 on Mt Nelson. VK7RDS operates on 439.750MHz with a minus -7MHz input (note the new
- [REAST Foundation Licence Training Playlist](https://www.reast.asn.au/2021/03/13/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 and assessment day. They use the slide packs that were developed by Justin and Reg
- [SSTV, Cams & Mag Loops with VK7OO](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/10/13/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 run an SSTV station and an SSTVCam What are the challenges of SSTVCams How much
- [REAST and the DATV QSO Party 202](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/08/30/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 Victoria having VK3RTV back up and going after it's move from the Dandenongs to Mount
- [REAST Returns to the Clubrooms](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/07/04/reast-returns-to-the-clubrooms/) - Members were greeted to a friendly message on the whiteboard thanks to Paul VK7FPCL - our wonderful Clubroom's Officer who has been ensuring that everything is wiped down between meetings and keeping us COVID -safe with supplies. A huge thank you to Paul. Last Wednesday night was a joint welcome back to the club rooms
- [REAST Virtual Club Gathering – DSTAR](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/06/08/reast-virtual-club-gathering-dstar/) - The REAST club virtual gathering for June 2020 focused on Digital Smart Technology over Amateur Radio or DSTAR thanks to Clayton VK7ZCR and Scott VK7HSE. Clayton and Scott covered a short history and we learnt that DSTAR is an ICOM proprietary system using the AMBI chip set that predates DMR. If DSTAR users wish to
- [REAST Clubrooms Closed - COVID-19](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/03/22/reast-clubrooms-closed-covid-19/) - Given the recent advice from the Australian Government and Health Authorities about indoor events need 4 square metres per person, the committee has taken the regretful step of closing the clubrooms until further notice. This affects the Wednesday afternoon group and the DATV Experimenter’s Night. As things develop we will keep members in the loop
- [REAST Virtual Club Gathering - DMR](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/05/07/reast-virtual-club-gathering-dmr/) - Our second whole of club virtual gathering was a focus on Digital Mobile Radio with Scott VK7HSE. Scott focused on the Radioddity GD77 handheld which is very popular in Southern Tasmania. Scott started with a short recap on DMR terminology then dived into exploring Roger Clarke's OpenGD77 firmware and the features of this
- [REAST Virtual Club Gathering](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/04/15/reast-virtual-club-gathering/) - Wednesday night - 15th April saw the REAST club hold its first virtual club gathering using the marvels of the Zoom meeting and collaboration software. The night attracted 16 members and comments about the gathering were good. We kicked off with a run down from the members of the REAST Committee on what we planning
- [REAST Now Much More Energy Efficient](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/03/22/reast-now-much-more-energy-efficient/) - On Monday 16th March 2020 two Heat Pumps were installed at the REAST Clubrooms. We thank the Tasmanian Community Fund for their generous grant donation of over $5,000 that enabled this to happen. We thank Scott Hutchins VK7HVK and his dedicated team who installed these units following the successful TCF grant application to make the
- [23cm on the 23rd](https://www.reast.asn.au/2020/02/29/23cm-on-the-23rd/) - Last Sunday (23/02/2020) we welcomed Anthony VK7ZTA as a new participant. In all, 12 stations participated from Hobart and one from Launceston to equal our previous record of 13. In addition, Richard VK7ZBX completed his first QSO up to Launceston with Peter VK7PD. Congratulations Richard and Peter. The 23 cm QSO party is held each
- [23cm QSO Party Report 3-11-19](https://www.reast.asn.au/2019/11/03/23cm-qso-party-report-3-11-19/) - Participants: VK7's MO, BEN, MA, WLH, TU, ZBX, OO, DM, HRS, KRJ A great turnout on 23cm today with 10 participants! Many of the people were using their newly constructed yagi antennas built at the workshop at VK7MO's last week. There was much interest in comparing signals with the new antennas. By all reports, everyone
- [1296Mhz Antenna Builds with VK7MO](https://www.reast.asn.au/2019/10/25/1296mhz-antenna-builds-with-vk7mo/) - While many people enjoyed southern Tasmania's Hobart Show public holiday, Rex VK7MO played host to a group of amateurs building antennas for 1296Mhz (23cm). VK7s OO, BEN, ZBX, HRS and HH all attended from early in the morning to build Yagi's suitable for 23cm. While most were content to built antennas with 18-21 elements, Richard
- [REAST Learns About Milk!](https://www.reast.asn.au/2019/10/18/reast-learns-about-milk/) - Wednesday the 16th October saw 14 people visited the Lion Drinks & Milk Company at Lenah Valley. Firstly a huge thank you to Dale Barnes VK7DG who is the chief engineer and David Goodrick VK7FABE who is a Dairy Technologist at the factory. We all assembled in the lunch room and kitted up with personal
- [REAST Members visit the ABC Hobart Studios](https://www.reast.asn.au/2019/09/29/reast-members-visit-the-abc-hobart-studios/) - A huge thank you to Damien VK7SD and Alan VK7KAD who were our fantastic hosts for the tour. Both Damien and Alan are technical support staff at the ABC and welcomed and showed us around. We started in the live music recording studio which was being upgraded and then moved to radio studio 703 and
- [REAST Members learn about Virtual Reality](https://www.reast.asn.au/2019/08/11/reast-members-learn-about-virtual-reality/) - It was standing room only and we had a visitor in VK2 Bob VK7BS who has moved down here and is about to become a member of REAST. The room was setup in a theatre of the round configuration with a big table in the middle with three different Oculus Rift headsets (DK1, DK2 and
- [Some TLC for REAST Antennas](https://www.reast.asn.au/2019/08/02/some-tlc-for-reast-antennas/) - Over the last couple of months there has been a noticeable degradation of the VK7RAD 2m Analogue FM repeater, with increased noise and crackling on the audio, and people requiring more power to get in to the repeater. Additionally the club had been loaning a Bushcomm SWC-100S Antenna from VK7FAZE for 3 years, but it's
- [Back from Hiatus!](https://www.reast.asn.au/2019/08/02/back-from-hiatus/) - The observant will have noticed that our last post was in November 2018. This certainly doesn't mean that the club has been shut down since then, there has been a lot going on and we just haven't had time to update you on the website! That is now changing, and we will be getting you
- [REAST Car Boot Sale Wrap](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/11/04/reast-car-boot-sale-wrap/) - Today REAST held a Radio and Electronics car boot sale and BBQ as an opportunity for members to sell some things to raise funds for the upcoming Miena Hamfest as well as being an opportunity to acquire some treasure as well. It was fantastic to see some 16 sellers on site today, having on offer
- [Justin VK7TW Interviewed on ABC Radio Evenings Program](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/09/20/justin-vk7tw-interviewed-on-abc-radio-evenings-program/) - On Wednesday evening, ABC Radio Hobart contacted us through our Facebook page wanting to know if someone would like to talk about the experimenters night and what happens at REAST. Justin VK7TW made a detour from his regular sojourn to the club rooms to visit the ABC studios and give an interview on the things
- [New Digital Repeater To Increase Digital Coverage](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/09/12/new-digital-repeater-to-increase-digital-coverage/) - On Wednesday, REAST repeater officer Damien Styles VK7SD commissioned the new Yaesu DR-1X digital repeater much to the excitement of the gathering of people at the Wednesday evening experimenters group. While the repeater was purchased some time ago, it has only been in the last couple of weeks that frequencies have been allocated by the
- [Minutes from the July Committee Meeting are now available](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/09/01/minutes-from-the-july-committee-meeting-are-now-available/) - The minutes from the REAST Committee Meeting held in July are now available. You can find them in the Members Only section of the web site. Thanks, Sean Lincolne (VK7FAZE) President - REAST
- [REAST DMR Radio Club Buy Closed - for the moment](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/08/16/reast-dmr-radio-club-buy-closed-for-the-moment/) - The REAST Club Buy of the Radioddity GD-77 DMR handhelds has been a great success, with a total of 20 handhelds sold in this club buy. We'll be taking a break for a bit to focus on other club activities, but there may be another buy depending on developing interest. A big thanks to Clayton
- [The REAST Digital Repeater is getting closer](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/08/16/the-reast-digital-repeater-is-getting-closer/) - Great News ! The frequency assignment to get another 70cm pair for adding a digital repeater to VK7RAD has been completed, and ACMA has provided the allocation we need to progress with the installation of the Yaesu DR-1X repeater. Further news coming as things unfold, so stay tuned !
- [REAST Equipment Tender Closed - $1,229.41 raised by Members](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/08/04/reast-equipment-tender-closed-1229-41-raised-by-members/) - A fantastic outcome - the club room cleanup tender has raised a total of $1,229.41, made some space in the Clubroom, and given some members some new treasures for their collections. Thank you everyone for your participation in this cleanup ! Sean Lincolne (VK7FAZE) President - REAST
- [August Presentation - The Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy - Wednesday 1 Aug @ 7:30pm at the Club Rooms](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/07/21/august-presentation-the-fundamentals-of-radio-astronomy-wednesday-1-aug-730pm-at-the-club-rooms/) - This monthly presentation covers aspects of Radio Astronomy ranging from the development of Radio Astronomy (Karl Jansky and Groth Reber) through to the role of microwave mapping in developing theories of the universe and studies into HF planetary radio emissions from Jupiter. Presented by Mike Groth (VK7MJ).
- [Digital Radio Club Buy (open to non-members as well)](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/07/11/digital-radio-club-buy-open-to-non-members-as-well/) - Following a great deal of interest in Digital Radios, repeaters and DMR radios, REAST is arranging for a series of club bulk buys of the Radioddity GD-77 DMR Handhelds. These are available for purchase from the club for $120 each ( $130 for non-members ). You may have seen these available online in the usual
- [REAST Equipment Tender - Now Open](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/07/11/reast-equipment-tender/) - As part of work to clean up the Clubroom, a number of surplus items are being made available for sale by tender to financial REAST members. The catalog of items for tender is available in the members only area of the web site, as well as a paper copy on display for members in the
- [Repeater Upgrades Under Way](https://www.reast.asn.au/2018/07/06/repeater-upgrades-under-way/) - If you have not been around the Clubroom,or had the chance to use VK7RAD recently you may not be aware that work has started on the upgrade of REAST's Repeater Infrastructure. Recently Damien Styles (our new Repeater officer) installed a Spectra MX-800 Repeater, replacing the trusty old Phillips 814 that ha served for many years.
- [Radio Remote Control with Android](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/12/10/radio-remote-control-with-android/) - REAST member Vince Henderson VK7VH has written in with this excellent article on how he is using Pocket RxTx, an Android application, to remote control his Ts-2000 Radio. A couple of years ago, I looked at the remote radio control Android app, called Pocket RxTx. It had many teething problems. I left it alone until
- [VK7MO 10GHz Grid Square EME Adventures Presentation](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/11/05/vk7mo-10ghz-grid-square-eme-adventures-presentation/) - Wow, Rex Moncur VK7MO gave us a four part illustrated presentation on his 18,000km journey on his recent 10GHz Grid Square chasing EME DxPedition. Rex traveled far and wide into VK3, VK5, VK6 and VK8. Rex started with a short presentation on the VK6 Northern Corridor Radio Group as he was very impressed with this
- [Receiving Weather Satellite Images](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/09/01/receiving-weather-satellite-images/) - Sean VK7FAZE has recently been experimenting with NOAA APT weather Satellite reception and shares his experiences with us in this article There is not much more fascinating than getting pictures from space. And with a but of smarts and some cheap bits and pieces it’s possible to do this quite easily. One of the display
- [REAST and TMR Secure Long Term Lease for Wireless Station](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/07/20/reast-and-tmr-secure-long-term-lease-for-wireless-station/) - Earlier this week members of the REAST Management Committee met with a representative from Tasmanian Maritime radio to sign a long term lease, securing access to the building for ten years, with an additional ten year option. The signing of the lease ensures that members will be able to enjoy the clubrooms that have been the home
- [Remote Control Aircraft Presentation Fills Clubrooms for June Presentation Night](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/06/12/remote-control-aircraft-presentation-fills-clubrooms-for-june-presentation-night/) - 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 they had an Aero modelling club and even showed and RC controller from that era.
- [The Dish Mount and Controller Forum had us Spinning!](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/04/10/the-dish-mount-and-controller-forum-had-us-spinning/) - 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. The night was all about sharing people’s experiences. We started with Rex VK7MO who took
- [Clubrooms Closed Wednesday 15th March](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/03/11/clubrooms-closed-wednesday-15th-march/) - Dear Members, We have just been advised that due to planned hazard reduction burn being conducted by the Hobart City Council & Tasmania Fire Service, access will be restricted to the upper domain on Wednesday & Thursday, dependant on weather. In the interests of general safety and member comfort we wish to advise that the REAST
- [Everybody Loves Wednesday Nights @ The Club Rooms!](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/03/11/everybody-loves-wednesday-nights-the-club-rooms/) - Don't think that because the Amateur TV experimenters group is having a break while waiting for a new studio to become available that things on a Wednesday night have slowed down. This past Wednesday saw a cracking display of activity at the club rooms. Every Wednesday evening the REAST clubrooms are open for members to
- [REAST AGM and 2017 Committee](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/02/22/reast-agm-and-2017-committee/) - Last Sunday REAST held it’s AGM. A modest number of members attended and reports from President, Secretary and Treasurer followed by reports from Ex-Officio officers. Members heard that the Association is currently started a path of change with an increase in activities and further changes will occur this year as a result of the changing
- [From Maxwell to Marconi - A History of Electrical Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/02/15/from-maxwell-to-marconi-a-history-of-electrical-radio/) - Last week REAST held it's first major presentation for the year with Mike Groth VK7MJ taking the audience through a history of radio from Maxwell up until the time of Marconi, where signals were largely generated in the form of electrical spark and modulation of the spark. This was the time of spark gap transmitters
- [NBN to Improve Member Services](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/02/02/nbn-to-improve-member-services/) - For those visiting the REAST Clubrooms in the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed that there have been some rather significant trenches being dug outside and down the hill. This has been to install the conduit for the National Broadband Network (NBN) Fibre. There have been quite a few difficulties in being able to
- [LCA2017 Open Radio Mini Conference](https://www.reast.asn.au/2017/01/21/lca2017-open-radio-mini-conference/) - Last Monday members of REAST were proud to be able to take part in and present at the Linux Conference Australia 2017 as part of the Open Radio Mini Conference at Wrest Point Convention Centre. Linux Conference Australia is a weeklong event, with a number of 1 day mini conferences held over the first days
- [Saying Adieu to DATV Studio](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/12/23/saying-adieu-to-atv-studio/) - Last Wednesday evening a small group of members gathered at the REAST club rooms to disassemble the DATV studio, in preparation for the rear shed being redeveloped by Tasmanian Maritime Radio (TMR) to move their operations hub into. Amateur Television has played a large part of REAST, with the first broadcasts occurring from VK7OTC in
- [AMSAT-VK National Net December 2016](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/12/13/amsat-vk-national-net-december-2016/) - The last AMSAT-VK national radio net was held tonight with VK7LXX and VK7BEN participating via Echolink. They were greeted by regulars Judy VK2TJU, Bob VK2AOR and George VK2WEL. Tonight's net saw discussion about the new Chinese satellite being launched on December 26 with the designation BY70-1. The 2U Cubesat will have a V/U FM transponder with
- [2016 Miena Hamfest a Great Success!](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/12/05/2016-miena-hamfest-a-great-success/) - 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 had over 150 people roll up to the Great Lake Community Centre which is a
- [Interest in Satellites is Blasting Off!](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/11/24/interest-in-satellites-is-blasting-off/) - In recent months an interesting phenomena has been occurring on Wednesday evenings at the REAST clubrooms. More and more you see one or more members huddled around a radios while pointing Yagi antennas at the sky and gently bobbing the antennas around as if they were fly fishing. Irrespective of the mean comments that these
- [Saturday Member Day 8/10](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/10/10/saturday-member-day-810/) - We had another fantastic Saturday member day up at the clubrooms! Martin VK7MA was quick to show off his CW skills that he has been working on along with his Morse key using the club radio and was quick to make a QSO. In a hobby that is seeing so much progress being made in
- [October Presentation - Antarctic Communication and Science Programs](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/10/09/october-presentation-antarctic-communication-and-science-programs/) - 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 used for and how it is used. It is a very versatile ice-breaking science platform
- [REAST Visits the ABC!](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/09/26/reast-visits-the-abc/) - 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 started in one of the radio studios with producer Dave who took the group through
- [Antennas on the Move](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/09/22/antennas-on-the-move/) - There is currently a lot of activity going on around the back of the club rooms as the garage continues to be cleaned up. Over the last week Barry VK7TBM and Dave VK7DM have been working on establishing a new tower for repeater antennas at the rear of the garage that replaced the large mast at
- [Member Volunteer Register](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/09/19/member-volunteer-register/) - The club wouldn't exist if it wasn't for our many fantastic volunteers. Be it from the club committee to presenting to other members, volunteers are very important to the activity levels of the club. When we conducted our Member Survey a couple of months ago, many members indicated that they were willing to volunteer, but
- [Saturday Shack Session 10/9](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/09/11/saturday-shack-session-109/) - What a great day it was up at the Clubrooms on Saturday! The weather was typically Tasmanian, scratching the idea of a lunchtime BBQ, but that didn't seem to bother the dozen people who came up to the Clubrooms. After obtaining one of the less usual Female N-Type to SO-239 adapters, VK7BEN replaced the HF
- [CNT-400 Coax Bulk Order](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/09/09/cnt-400-coax-bulk-order/) - Coax doesn't last forever. Water ingress, years in the sun and oxidation will all take it's toll on this valuable part of your radio infrastructure. This is bad news for your signal getting out there, with increased line loss and SWR. Isn't it time to put that aged piece of cracking RG-213 out of it's
- [New Member Benefit from Jaycar!](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/09/08/new-member-benefit-from-jaycar/) - We are pleased to announce that REAST members can now enjoy a 10% discount off all purchases over $25 at any Jaycar store. For further information on how to take advantage of this, please log in to the members area and then visit the member discounts page. We're currently looking for great deals for our
- [Welcome to the New REAST Website](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/08/25/welcome-to-the-new-reast-website/) - Welcome to our new Website! A lot of work has gone into the design and layout of the new site, which will not only make it easier for you the reader to navigate, but also provides the ability for a lot more people to contribute to the website. We would like to thank Ben VK7BEN, Justin
- [Weekly QSO Party Report 21/8/16](https://www.reast.asn.au/2016/08/29/weekly-qso-party-report-21816/) - Last weekend numbers were down to 5 with VK7's OO, ZMS, MO, JG and Ken VK7KRJ who is new to the group. Ken is operating with a handicap of 30 feet of thin coax and numerous adapters and while he had a good signal to VK7MO was only just detectable by VK7OO and VK7ZMS. Ken

## Pages

- [](https://www.reast.asn.au/) - The Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania is Hobart's premiere community group for electronics and amateur(ham) radio enthusiasts.
- [REAST Repeaters & Beacons](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/repeater-frequencies/) - The listing below is for REAST administered repeaters, beacons, IRLP, Echolink and VKLink Nodes. Last Updated: 12/08/2026 For other Tasmanian repeaters please consult Roger Nichols VK7ARN's printable PDF version. For other repeaters around Tasmania please refer to the relevant Club's website. Some repeaters have operational dashboards that can be viewed by clicking on the links
- [Committees & Life Members](https://www.reast.asn.au/about/committee/) - 2026 Office Bearers 2026 Ex-Officio Roles REAST Honour Roll: REAST was incorporated on 10 September 2004 following the cancellation of the Wireless Institute of Australia - Tasmania Division. REAST Life Members [1] Transitional committee following the cancellation of the Southern Branch of the Tasmanian Division of the Wireless Institute of Australia Inc and the incorporation
- [How to get your Amateur Radio Licence?](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/amateur-licence-assessments/) - To transmit with an amateur radio on amateur radio frequencies - you need a licence. To get a licence you need pass a few simple assessments. AssessmentsAmateur radio assessments cover a combination of the following areas dependent on the licence grade: Electronics & radio communication theory; Government radio regulations; Practical examination; Not all assessment elements need
- [Tasmanian Ham Radio Conference](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/) - BOOK HERE Theme: Hack the Ether: Education, Ingenuity, Connection Hack the Ether celebrates the experimental DNA of amateur radio—where education meets invention and community meets curiosity. The 2026 conference invites participants to push beyond nostalgia and build the hobby’s next chapter through practical learning, creative collaboration, and purposeful leadership. This is not just a conference;
- [Live Stream](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/live-stream/) - Live streaming of the DATV Experimenter's Nights, Presentation and Forum Nights occur on Wednesday nights from around 7:30pm (Local Tasmanian Time AEST / AEDST).
- [New Membership](https://www.reast.asn.au/membership-join/new-membership/) - We currently have over 150 members from all walks of life. Full representation at Annual and Special General Meetings. Access to club facilities including clubrooms, club station, notice boards, magazines and library. Free use of the internet at the Clubrooms via the PCs or via your own wireless connection at the clubrooms. Weekly club update
- [Renew Membership](https://www.reast.asn.au/membership-join/renew-membership/) - Being a member of REAST has many great benefits and also helps us to continue improving services for our members. Just some of the purchases made over the past year for members has included: New ceiling and refurbished clubrooms and DATV Studio Southern Tasmania Repeater Refresh program A Yaesu DR-1X digital repeater (DMR/DSTAR/P25/Fusion) A refreshed
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/frequently-asked-questions/) - Tassie Ham Radio Conference Q: Will there be catering at the event? Yes the event will be fully catered and your conference fee covers all food and drinks during the daytime event. Morning and afternoon teas on Saturday and morning tea on Sunday and lunches will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday. If you
- [Tasmanian Ham Radio Conference 2024](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/past-tasmanian-ham-radio-conferences-and-expos/tasmanian-ham-radio-conference-2024/) - Friday 1st November 2024 - Pre-Conference Group visited the Grote Reber Museum and Mt Pleasant 26m Radio Telescope Dish. BBQ dinner at the REAST Clubrooms at attendees. Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of November 2024 - Conference This event is over for another year, a huge thank you to all our Sponsors, Presenters, Volunteers and
- [Raffle Prizes 2024](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/past-tasmanian-ham-radio-conferences-and-expos/tasmanian-ham-radio-conference-2024/raffle-prizes-2024/) - Tassie Ham Conference Raffle Prize List Event Sponsors / Raffle Prizes: Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania Inc. https://www.reast.asn.au/ ICOM Australia ICOM ID-52Plus Limited Edition Handheld ICOM will also have a display in the Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre that will feature their newly released equipment and chronology of ICOM radios. TET-Emtron Thanks to Mark
- [News & Events](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/) - Please Select the page you wish to view from the drop down, or click the link below: Digital Radio Club Buy News Upcoming Events Presentations and ATV Broadcasts Past Tamanian Ham Conferences and Expos
- [Past Tasmanian Ham Radio Conferences and Expos](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/past-tasmanian-ham-radio-conferences-and-expos/) - Tasmanian Ham Radio Conference and Expo 2022 Tassie Ham-E-Con - Tasmanian Ham Radio Conference 2024
- [Contact Us](https://www.reast.asn.au/contact/online-contact-form/) - Email We'd love to hear from you. If you don't know who to contact, the Secretary will be happy to field your enquiry. Post All letters, packages and parcels should be sent to: PO Box 253South HobartTAS 7004 At our clubrooms You are welcome to come along and introduce yourself at either of our weekly
- [Contact Us](https://www.reast.asn.au/contact/) - Email Post All letters, packages and parcels should be sent to: PO Box 253South HobartTAS 7004 At our clubrooms You are welcome to come along and introduce yourself at either of our weekly Wednesday gatherings: 12:00-14:00 or 19:00-21:00. 100 Upper Domain RoadQueens Domain, Tasmania, 7000Australia
- [Social Media](https://www.reast.asn.au/contact/social-media/) - Discord We have a very active Discord server, which is the default online meeting place for both club members and the broader amateur community in Southern Tasmania (and beyond). Follow this invite link. Facebook Page Our Facebook page is kept regularly up to date with all the latest news and events going on around the
- [Links to Other Resources](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/links-to-other-resources/) - Operating Procedure Documents Tasmanian Amateur Radio Events International Radio Links
- [Club Policies & Processes](https://www.reast.asn.au/about/reast-policies/) - Membership: Membership Policy Working with Vulnerable People: Working with Vulnerable People Policy Parental Consent Form Estate Liquidation (Deceased Estates): Liquidation Policy Asset List Donation Release Member Sale Release Non-Member Sale Release Equipment Loan: Equipment Loan Scheme Donations: Donations Asset Disposal Trash and Treasure
- [Centenary of Organised Amateur Radio in Tasmania](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/centenary-of-organised-amateur-radio-in-tasmania/) - The month of June 2023 was the centenary celebration of organised amateur radio in Tasmania. There was a huge number of activities that happened throughout the month of June and beyond. These included: Operation of the Special Centenary callsign - VK7WIA A number of VK7 Amateurs operated the special event callsign VK7WIA across many different
- [VK7 Amateur Radio News and REAST Broadcasts](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/vk7regionalnews/) - The WIA Weekly news is broadcast on Sunday mornings from 09:00 on various frequencies on 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 10m, 2m, 70cm, DMR, DSTAR, UHFCB24, HFCB24 and DATV. Then the VK7 Amateur Radio News broadcast starts at 09:30. For more information on the VK7 Amateur Radio News take a look at: https://groups.io/g/vk7arnews
- [WICEN Tasmania (South)](https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/wicen-tasmania-south/) - WICEN Tas (Sth) members and Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania Inc members voted to amalgamate the two associations under the REAST Inc. Association. This was completed with the cancellation of WICEN Tasmania (South) Incorporation on 5 February 2025. REAST has created a WICEN Sub-Committee that is charged with managing events that in the
- [Special Interest Groups](https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/) - Each group has their own page and blog category on the site. 23cm Transmissions Digital Amateur TV WICEN Tasmania (South)
- [Awards](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/vk7-awards/) - By contacting Tasmanian ham radio operators on air, you may be eligible for the Tassie Devil Award! Check out this page for more information.
- [Portable "On The Air"](https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/portable-on-the-air/) - Learn all about doing portable operations with your amateur radio equipment and all the portable "On The Air" activities - SOTA, POTA IOTA and more!
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/upcoming-events/) - Regular Events Wednesday Lunchtime Group (WAGs) - Every Wednesday 12.00 - 2.00pmREAST Clubrooms, Upper Queens Domain Every Wednesday lunchtime members of the club get together for a social gathering, enjoying lunch together and general discussion. Presentation Nights - The first Wednesday Night of the month is usually a Presentation Night or a Visit or
- [Club Station - VK7OTC](https://www.reast.asn.au/about/club-station-vk7otc/) - The clubrooms of the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania are located on top of the Queen’s Domain in Hobart. Original Construction Our clubhouse has a long and colourful history and has a historic connection with the exploration of Antarctica. This building was constructed by the Commonwealth Government in 1912 as one of a
- [23cm Transmissions](https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/23cm-transmissions/) - There are a keen number (>50) of amateur radio enthusiasts that operate on the 23cm band (1296MHz). This high up on the spectrum, radios that transmit on this band are not easy to come by and often people buy a transverter to operate here. The 23cm group mainly hold QSO sessions on Sunday mornings after
- [QSL Bureau](https://www.reast.asn.au/contact/qsl-bureau/) - The VK7 Inwards QSL/Awards Manager is Herman Westerhof, VK7HW. Herman can be contacted by e-mail: phone: Online Contact Form 0419 343 064 (national) 61 3 419 343 064 (international) mail: QSL Manager PO Box 253 SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004 AUSTRALIA NATIONAL WIA QSL BUREAU Only WIA members are entitled to use the QSL Bureau. Being a
- [BPL Watch](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/bpl-information/) - The radio frequency spectrum is an international natural resource. It is recognized internationally and regulated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) established by the United Nations. The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) is charged with being the co-ordinating body for all Amateur (or Ham) Radio interests and spectrum. The Australian member of the IARU
- [Digital Amateur TV](https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/amateur-tv/) - What is ATV/DATV? ATV = Amateur TeleVision is the transmission of normal fast-scan television signals within the frequency spectrum allocated to amateur radio. In Australia it is the PAL standard for analogue TV. DATV = Digital Amateur Television and in Australia it is the same as your normal Digital TV signal (DVB-T) however it is
- [2Ghz+ and EME Experimenters](https://www.reast.asn.au/special-interest-groups/2ghz-and-eme-experimenters/) - Once you get above 23cm, options narrow for off-the-shelf rigs. Other options include transverters and other home brew equipment. Over the last 2 years there have been a group growing within REAST focussed on making contacts on many of the available bands above 1296MHz, including 2.4GHz, 3.4GHz, 5.7GHz and 10 GHz. The continued work on
- [Raffle Prizes](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/raffle-prizes/) - Tassie Ham Conference Raffle Prize List Event Sponsors / Raffle Prizes: Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania Inc. https://www.reast.asn.au/ ICOM Australia ICOM ID-52Plus Limited Edition Handheld ICOM will also have a display in the Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre that will feature their newly released equipment and chronology of ICOM radios. TET-Emtron Thanks to Mark
- [Some Accommodation Options](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/tassie-ham-radio-conference/thrc_accommodation/) - Tassie Ham Radio Conference Some accommodation option around Sandy Bay and Hobart including the time to walk and drive between the Sandy Bay Campus of UTAS and the Accommodation (please check with the Hotel/Hostel/Caravan park to confirm and for further detail): The Conference is centered at the University Centre - Churchill Avenue - Sandy Bay
- [History of Radio in Tasmania](https://www.reast.asn.au/about/history-of-radio-in-tasmania/) - 2023 signals the centenary of organised amateur radio in VK7. By Richard Rogers VK7RO The following is a short history of radio experimentation and the efforts of many to form into a variety of organisations to represent and support this wonderful hobby of ours. It has been a rocky and sometimes blood stained road we
- [What is Amateur Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/what-is-amateur-radio/) - Amateur radio is an experimental radio communications service. Experimental Experimental means we can design, build, operate and modify all the equipment we use to communicate on the frequencies allowed by our licence conditions. This is a definite privilege in Australia that is not the case in other countries like Canada. Radio Communications It's a form
- [Radio Nets](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/vk7-radio-nets/) - Sewing Circle Net At 17:00 (local Tasmanian time) each day on 3.640MHz during winter and 7.120MHz +/- QRM in summer there is a friendly gathering of amateurs from a number of States that have a general rag-chew session about anything and everything. The Sewing Circle Group holds the "Meet the Voice" event each March -
- [IRLP, Echolink, DMR](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/irlp-echolink-dmr/) - REAST Repeaters are capable of internet linking protocols such as IRLP and Echolink and Digital Voice protocols such as DMR, C4FM, DSTAR, & P25. Below is the information you will need to access these services. PLEASE NOTE: The new linked repeater system (Nth - Sth based on asterisk) will not retransmit DTMF tones. A temporary
- [About REAST](https://www.reast.asn.au/about/) - Please visit the following links to find out more about REAST: Club Station VK7OTC Committee & Life Members History of Radio in Tasmania Club Policies
- [Optical Communication](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/optical-transmissions/) - VK7 OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIMENTATION Optical LOS Record Broken in Utah - 3 October 2007 - 173miles Read about it here. Clint KA7OEI's Modulated Light Website. VK7 Digital Weak Signal LOS & NLOS Optical Experimentation A group of VK7 Radio Amateurs have been experimenting using WSJT over optical transceiver links using line of sight and non
- [Join Us](https://www.reast.asn.au/membership-join/) - Please click on one of the following pages: New Member Renew existing Membership
- [Presentations & ATV Broadcasts](https://www.reast.asn.au/news-events/presentations-atv-broadcasts/) - The club has a YouTube channel and our monthly presentations and ATV broadcasts will be uploaded there.
- [Photo Galleries](https://www.reast.asn.au/about/photo-galleries/) - Over the years we have collected a wide variety of photos, and here are some of them! VK7RAD New Antenna
- [Information](https://www.reast.asn.au/information/)

## Events

- [September Presentation Night - ADSB Support](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/september-presentation-night-adsb-support/) - In September we have a very special presentation night that will be occurring a little later in the month than normal! We will have Mogens Andersen in person in the clubrooms to give us a presentation on the ADSB Support service. For those who are in the know - Mogens is the Chief Operating Officer
- [Forum Night - Dialog with the WIA](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-dialog-with-the-wia/) - By popular demand - our August REAST Forum Night will be a dialog with the WIA. Two directors - Peter VK4EA and Justin VK7TW will be providing a short presentation on what the WIA undertaking at the moment including what is ahead and then opening it up for members questions and answers. Ever wondered what
- [REAST Presentation -  NTP/GPS Clock Build Project](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-presentation-ntp-gps-clock-build-project/) - August is shaping up to the our REAST Project Build Month. The project is a feature-packed NTP/GPS Clock, designed by Richard VK2ARH from the Manly Warringah Radio Society and adapted for REAST by Dave VK7CB. The project delivers an accurate shack clock that automatically synchronises using Network Time Protocol (NTP), automatically adjusts for daylight saving,
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-10/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session.
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day-8/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the session.
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-9/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session.
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day-9/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the session.
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-8/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session.
- [July Forum Night – Amateur Radio: A Hobby of Hobbies](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-night-amateur-radio-a-hobby-of-hobbies/) - Amateur Radio is often described as a hobby of hobbies. Whether your interests lie in operating, contesting, antennas, satellites, electronics, software, emergency communications, astronomy, 3D printing, maker projects, photography, computing, restoration, or something completely different, there is usually a connection back to amateur radio. For this month's Forum Night we're trying something a little different
- [July Presentation - Community Outreach - Men's Sheds and Amateur Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/july-presentation-community-outreach-mens-sheds-and-amateur-radio/) - Amateur Radio in Men’s Sheds: Community Outreach Through Science, Technology and Connection Amateur radio offers Men’s Sheds a powerful new way to connect with members who may not be drawn to traditional woodworking, metalworking or workshop activities. For many people, the attraction is technology, science, communications, electronics, weather, computers, space, emergency communications and lifelong learning.
- [June Forum Night - DMR Code Plugs & Programming](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/june-forum-night-dmr-code-plugs-programming/) - The June REAST Forum Night is diving into the world of DMR codeplugs, radio programming and hotspots on Wednesday the 10th of June from 7:30pm in the Queen’s Domain Clubrooms and streamed online. If you’ve ever stared at CPS software wondering why your radio suddenly talks to Kazakhstan but not the local repeater, this night
- [From Radio Waves to the Stars – An Evening of Astrophotography](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/from-radio-waves-to-the-stars-an-evening-of-astrophotography/) - Lets move further up the Electromagnetic Spectrum to light! Our June presentation night promises to take members far beyond the radio horizon and deep into the night sky, as Lisa VK7SGZ shares her fascinating journey into the world of astrophotography. Lisa will explore how a curiosity about the universe evolved into a passion for capturing
- [Tassie Ham-E-Con Amateur Radio Conference](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/tassie-ham-e-con-amateur-radio-conference/) - Theme: Hack the Ether: Education, Ingenuity, Connection Hack the Ether celebrates the experimental DNA of amateur radio—where education meets invention and community meets curiosity. The 2026 conference invites participants to push beyond nostalgia and build the hobby’s next chapter through practical learning, creative collaboration, and purposeful leadership. This is not just a conference; it’s a living experiment.
- [May Forum Night - New Band Plans](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/may-forum-night-new-band-plans/) - Wednesday May 13th from 7:30pm, it’s REAST Forum Night, and this time we’re diving into the new band plans. With recent changes affecting where and how we operate, this is your chance to get across what’s shifted, what’s new, and what it all actually means on the air. Whether you’re into digital modes, voice, or
- [Tecnorama and Tour](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/tecnorama-and-tour/) - What is Tecnorama I hear you ask? https://technorama.org.au/ The vision for Technorama is that it becomes the focal point which brings technologists together, and supports their efforts. The objects for Technorama: To further the education and development of technologists within community broadcasting, and to provide opportunities for interaction To conduct conferences, seminars and events in
- [Roast Rolls and Radio Night aka WEGs in disguise!](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/roast-rolls-and-radio-night-aka-wegs-in-disguise/) - Something a little different is happening at REAST this month. On Wednesday March 18 from around 7pm, we’re combining good food with good radio for a relaxed evening of conversation, tinkering and experimenters’ chat. Thanks to our Chef Extraordinaire Tony VK7VKT, we’ll have hot roast rolls and vegetarian options available on the night. It’s a
- [April Forum - Members 3D Printing Adventures](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-night-members-3d-printing-adventures/) - April is 3D Printing and Amateur Radio Month at REAST. We’re flipping the usual order and swapping Presentation and Forum nights so members can actually show off their creations. Yes, this is your cue. Bring the brackets. Bring the enclosures. Bring the antenna mounts that only just survived the last SOTA activation. Bring the clever
- [April Presentation - Spectacular 3D Printing](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-presentation-spectacular-3d-printing/) - April is REAST 3D Printing and Amateur Radio Month. Praj VK4MPB/7MPB has been building 3D printers since 2011, back when you didn’t “print a file,” you nervously injected raw G-code into what was essentially a heated toaster that had ambitions of becoming a Replicator. Slicers were cryptic and confrontational bits of software, firmware updates required
- [March Presentation - Meshcore Communications Platform](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/march-presentation-meshcore-communications-platform/) - Heath VK3TWO/VK6TWO will be taking us on a tour of Meshcore. Remember Packet Radio in the 80’s well Meshcore is a modern equivalent on the 900MHz ISM band so, you don’t have to be a licenced amateur. MeshCore is developed by HAM's, but available to all. MeshCore is a decentralised text-based communications platform. It is
- [March Forum Night - 2m/70cm Transceiver Testing](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/march-forum-night-2m-70cm-transceiver-testing/) - This forum night will be a little different - we will have some HP & IFR Communication Service Monitors and Power Supplies available for testing your 2m/70cm radios and Allstar/DMR nodes. We are looking to cover the following tests (these may be subject to change): Frequency Power output Deviation SINAD distortion Receiver sensitivity DTMF Level
- [2026 Annual General Meeting and BBQ](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/2026-annual-general-meeting-and-bbq/) - The Annual General Meeting of the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania Inc. will be held at 11am on 15th February 2026 in the Queens Domain clubrooms. The AGM will be followed by a free BBQ for members.
- [Forum Night - Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR)](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-weak-signal-propagation-reporter-wspr/) - Our February Forum Night will be all about WSPR (pronounced WHISPER) which stands for Weak Signal Propagation Reporter. This is part of the suite of modes available in the WSJT-X digital communications application. Atmospheric Physicist - Dr. Andrew Klekocuik will be giving us a short presentation on the value of the WSPR Dataset and some
- [Huge CarBoot Sale & Sausage Sizzle](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/huge-carboot-sale-sausage-sizzle/) - REAST will be holding a huge amateur radio carboot sale and sausage sizzle in the Queens Domain compound from 11am on Sunday 18th January 2025.
- [February Presentation - Interpreting Propagation Tools and Space Weather Reports](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/february-presentation-interpreting-propagation-tools-and-space-weather-reports/) - Our February 2026 presentation night is for you. We have Roger Harrison VK2ZRH to guide us through real science and practical techniques behind understanding radio propagation and space weather. 4th February 2026 from 7:30pm in person and streamed from the Queens Domain clubrooms.
- [10 Years of the 23cm QSO Party](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/10-years-of-the-23cm-qso-party/) - On 6 December 2025 the 23 cm QSO party turns ten. To keep the tradition of a Sunday net, the celebration will be on Sunday 7 December 2025. Mark your diaries, charge the batteries, check the feedlines, and swing those beams toward Mt Wellington.
- [REAST End of Year BBQ](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-end-of-year-bbq/) - REAST End-of-Year Sausage Sizzle / BBQ – Wednesday 3 December 2025. It’s time to fire up our brand spanking new BBQ and celebrate another huge year for REAST! Join us at the Queens Domain Clubrooms for a relaxed lunch and evening of food, laughter, and radio-infused storytelling as we wrap up 2025 in true REAST style.
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-7/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session.
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day-6/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the session.
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day-7/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the session.
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-6/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session.
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session.
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day-5/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the session.
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the session.
- [Perspectives on Australian Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/perspectives-on-australian-radio/) - Phil Tyson from the Sound Preservation Association of Tasmania (SPAT) (https://www.soundpreservation.org.au) will being giving us a visual and audio presentation on the history of commercial broadcast radio. Wednesday 5th November in the Queen's Domain Clubrooms from 7:30pm. Please note this presentation will not be streamed.
- [Forum Night - EMR Quiz Night](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-emr-quiz-night/) - Following the hit September session with Phil VK2ASD and Justin VK7TW on how to assess Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) safety from your transmitting antennas—it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with the REAST Forum Night – EMR Safety Quiz Night on Wednesday 12th November 2025 7:30pm @ Queens Domain Clubrooms + Livestreamed
- [How to use the RSGB EMR Calculator](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/how-to-use-the-rsgb-emr-calculator/) - Join us for an insightful REAST presentation night on September 24th, 2025, starting at 7:30 PM at the Queen's Domain Clubrooms, as we explore the practical application of the RSGB Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Calculator.
- [Forum Night - All Things AllStar](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-all-things-allstar/) - Curious about the AllStar Network and how it’s revolutionising amateur radio? Join us for a deep dive into this powerful and flexible linking system that's connecting amateurs around the world like never before! AllStar: It’s not just a node—it’s your gateway to the world. Let’s demystify it together on October 8th 2025 from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and streaming.
- [REAST Presentation - Weather Balloon Chasing](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-presentation-weather-balloon-chasing/) - August will see a presentation all about the sport of Weather Balloon chasing from Steve VK7OO with support from Anders VK7TCP and Steven VK7SH There are hundred of weather balloons with radiosondes launched every day around the world to help Meteorological and Aviation understand what is going on in our atmosphere. These balloons are one use devices and the balloon eventually bursts and the radiosonde comes back to earth on a parachute. They have a lithium battery and we will have some examples of them at the presentation.
- [Forum Night - Favourite Digital Mode](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-favourite-digital-mode/) - Join us for an engaging REAST Forum Night on Wednesday, August 6th, where we dive into the world of digital modes – the ones you love, and the reasons why! Wednesday 6th August from 7:30pm in the clubrooms and streamed.
- [Forum Night - How to Use Your NanoVNA](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-how-to-use-your-nanovna/) - Everyone's got a NanoVNA in their shack... but are you really getting the most out of it? Join us for the REAST Forum Night on Wednesday, September 10th, where we’ll demystify the mighty little NanoVNA! This session is all about practical usage, so bring your questions, your NanoVNA, and your curiosity. Whether you’re tuning antennas, measuring filters, checking feedlines or just trying to figure out what those squiggly lines mean—this is your chance to get hands-on. Wednesday 10th September from 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and Streaming.
- [Forum Night - Grand Reopening and Essential Shack Test Equipment](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-night-essential-shack-test-equipment/) - Grand Reopening of the Clubrooms ------------------------------------------------------- REAST Forum Night – Essential Shack Test EquipmentWednesday 25 June 2025 – From 7:30pm AESTREAST Clubrooms, Queens Domain & Streaming live on the REAST YouTube Channel Join us for a hands-on and highly practical REAST Forum Night as we dive into the world of Essential Shack Test Equipment! Whether
- [Clubrooms Closed - 9th to 23rd June 2025](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/clubrooms-closed/) - Please note: The clubrooms at the top of the Queens Domain will be closed from Monday 9th June 2025 to the following Monday 23rd June 2025. This is due to the Hobart City Council replacing the internal ceiling in the clubrooms. As such the clubrooms for the Wednesday Afternoon Group (WAGs) and Wednesday Experimenters Group
- [Forum Night - Logging, paper, pen, computer or memory?](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/reast-forum-night-logging-paper-pen-computer-or-memory/) - The July forum night is one topic that every ham encounters: Logging! Whether you're a traditionalist with paper and pen, a digital devotee using the latest logging software, or someone who relies purely on memory (brave soul!), this night is for you. Come along and share your favourite method, software, shortcuts, or clever tricks of
- [ChirpSounder Technology & Propagation Tool Interpretation](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/chirpsounder-technology-propagation-tool-interpretation/) - Ever wondered how the Bureau of Meterology or the Australian Antarctic Division or La Trobe Uni gather data about what the ionosphere is doing above them? This presentation will be given by Dr Stephen Newbery with assistance from Dr Andrew Klekocuik and will explore chirpsounder technology that has been deployed to gather data about what the ionosphere is doing - realtime.
- [Class Licence Q&A](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/class-licence-qa/) - The Class Licence Q&A This June presentation night will be a little different and be driven by those that come along and online. Justin VK7TW and Peter VK3MV will be doing a short presentation on the Class Licence. Then we will open it up for questions and we will attempt to answer them. There is
- [April Presentation Night - Fire Detection Technology including LORAWan & Meshtastic](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/april-presentation-night-fire-detection-technology-including-lorawan-meshtastic/) - Ever wondered about the technology behind fire detection on a large statewide scale and small local scale? Our April presentation night will be a fascinating presentation on fire detection technology that is being used across Tasmania on both a large and small scale. This includes AI driven high resolution cameras, mesh networks and associated devices
- [May Forum Night - Antenna Confessions Edition](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/may-forum-night-antenna-confessions-edition/) - REAST Forum Night – Antenna Confessions Edition! Hey antenna wranglers and feedline fanatics - it’s time to get real about what’s swinging in your backyard.
- [Tasmanian Electric Unicycle Adventures](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/tasmanian-electric-unicycle-adventures/) - And now for something completely different! Our May 2025 Presentation Night will feature Allen VK7KAN will be presenting the adventure that he had on his electric unicycle (EUC) and following the 480km Tasmanian Trail from Wynyard in the North West all the way to the deep south and the township of Dover.
- [Forum Night - N1MM An In Depth Look](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-n1mm-an-in-depth-look/) - Our first Forum Night for 2025 is all about N1MM. N1MM is a powerful and flexible logging platform that is used around the world. This forum night will start with some local experts on N1MM who will take us through some of the feature and explain some of the nuances of the logging platform. We
- [Car Boot Sale](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/car-boot-sale/) - REAST will be holding a huge amateur radio carboot sale in the Queens Domain compound from 11am on Sunday 19th January 2025. Want to sell something - it will cost you $10 to setup your carboot then you can sell as much as you want - all profit goes to you. There will be a
- [Forum Night - How do you get friends and family involved in AR?](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-how-do-you-get-friends-and-family-involved-in-ar/) - Join us for an engaging and interactive REAST Forum Night on February 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM, held at the Queens Domain Clubrooms and streamed live via the REAST YouTube Streaming Channel. The topic, "How do you get friends and family involved in Amateur Radio?", invites all members and guests to explore practical ideas and
- [2025 Annual General Meeting](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/2025-annual-general-meeting/) - The Annual General Meeting of the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania Inc. will be held at 11am on 16th February 2025 in the Queens Domain clubrooms. The AGM will be followed by a free BBQ for members. Nominations closed on 6th February 2025. The ordinary business of the annual general meeting is to
- [Forum Night - Rig of Choice](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/forum-night-rig-of-choice/) - To mix things up - we are holding our REAST March Forum Night on the first Wednesday night as we are visiting the ABC Studios on the second Wednesday night. This Forum Night is one were we ask everyone coming along and on the stream to bring their experience with their favourite rig / radio
- [Tour of the ABC Hobart Studios and Control Rooms](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/tour-of-the-abc-hobart-studios-and-control-rooms/) - In the place of a Presentation night in March - REAST Members are invited for guided tour of the ABC Studios and Control Rooms. A huge thank you to Damien VK7DS who will be guiding us through the ABC Hobart facility. This tour will include the radio and TV studios and the upgraded control rooms
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-2/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session. Courses available There are
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day-2/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-3/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session. Courses available There are
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day-3/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-4/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session. Courses available There are
- [Foundation Licence Training and Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/foundation-licence-training-and-assessment-day-4/) - REAST will be holding a Foundation Training and Assessment Day. Foundation Licence training commences at 9AM and Assessments commence around 1PM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a fortnight prior to the
- [Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/standard-advanced-licence-regulations-assessment-day-5/) - REAST will be holding a Standard, Advanced Licence & Regulations Assessment Day. Assessments commence at 10AM. If you would like to participate in this session then please contact Reg Emmett VK7KK - REAST Learning Organiser on email: reast.assessor@gmail.com or mobile: 0417 391 607 at least a week prior to the session. Courses available There are
- [April Forum Night - 3D Printers & Amateur Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/event/april-forum-night-3d-printers-amateur-radio/) - Many REAST members have 3D printers and are using them to print many items for amateur radio. Bring along: Type of printer and filament you use - the good/bad/ugly The software you mainly used for 3D design and printing Main sources of 3D print files for Amateur Radio and Electronics Hints and tips on

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- [MagneticLoops](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/magneticloops/)
- [VK5JST](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk5jst/)
- [Andrew Johns](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/andrew-johns/)
- [P25](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/p25/)
- [Emergency Services Radio Network](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/emergency-services-radio-network/)
- [Tas GRN](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/tas-grn/)
- [Government Radio Network](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/government-radio-network/)
- [VK7KPC](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7kpc/)
- [VK7FB](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7fb/)
- [VK7HW](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7hw/)
- [Podcast](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/podcast/)
- [Optical Communications](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/optical-communications/)
- [LED](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/led/)
- [Weak Signal Communicator](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/weak-signal-communicator/)
- [Australian Antarctic Festival](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/australian-antarctic-festival/)
- [Morse Code](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/morse-code/)
- [VK7SD](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7sd/)
- [VK7KAN](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7kan/)
- [ABC](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/abc/)
- [TV](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/tv/)
- [EUC](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/euc/)
- [Electric Unicycle](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/electric-unicycle/)
- [Tasmanian Trail](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/tasmanian-trail/)
- [Forum Night](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/forum-night/)
- [anniversary](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/anniversary/)
- [member activity](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/member-activity/)
- [Radio Nets](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/radio-nets/)
- [Weather Balloons](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/weather-balloons/)
- [Tracking](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/tracking/)
- [VK7TCP](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7tcp/)
- [VK7SH](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7sh/)
- [VK7MAT](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7mat/)
- [NanoVNA](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/nanovna/)
- [Demonstration](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/demonstration/)
- [Digital mode](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/digital-mode/)
- [CW](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/cw/)
- [WSJT-X](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/wsjt-x/)
- [Commercial Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/commercial-radio/)
- [broadcast radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/broadcast-radio/)
- [Phil Tyson](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/phil-tyson/)
- [SPAT](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/spat/)
- [Historical Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/historical-radio/)
- [Scouting](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/scouting/)
- [Clark Trophy](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/clark-trophy/)
- [2025](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/2025/)
- [Safety Communications](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/safety-communications/)
- [Space Weather](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/space-weather/)
- [Roger VK2ZRH](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/roger-vk2zrh/)
- [WSPR](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/wspr/)
- [Propagation](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/propagation/)
- [Community Radio](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/community-radio/)
- [Tecnorama](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/tecnorama/)
- [HobartFM](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/hobartfm/)
- [NTP](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/ntp/)
- [GPS](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/gps/)
- [CitizenScience](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/citizenscience/)
- [Time](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/time/)
- [ChrisNolan](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/chrisnolan/)
- [VK7CB](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk7cb/)
- [VK2ARH](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/vk2arh/)
- [wia](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/wia/)
- [PeakBody](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/peakbody/)
- [dialog](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/dialog/)
- [q&a](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/qa/)
- [ADSB](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/adsb/)
- [ADSBSupport](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/adsbsupport/)
- [Flight Tracking](https://www.reast.asn.au/tag/flight-tracking/)

## Event Categories

- [Presentation](https://www.reast.asn.au/events/category/presentations/) - All Presentation Nights
- [Forum Night](https://www.reast.asn.au/events/category/forum/)
- [Assessments](https://www.reast.asn.au/events/category/assessments/)
- [Special Event](https://www.reast.asn.au/events/category/special-event/)