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Those of you planning on joining us for the John Moyle field day will require a copy of the VK Contest Log Software. Download VKCL Version 3.13 as an .exe or as a .zip file. Check for viruses (unzip if necessary), and run the file to start the installation. NOTE: It is always a good idea to create the database […]
Read moreFrank VK2BFC was finally granted his assessor accreditation on 25th Feb. and is now WIA Assessor #2-099.
Read moreBelow is a PDF download (250kb) emailed in by John VK3HJQ. It is an informative article on how to use ECHOLINK on VK2RAY. Enjoy 🙂 Click on the link and the file will open in a new window… echolink-on-vk2ray
Read moreSimple DTMF Microphone MOD FM900 Thankyou to John VK3HJQ for emailing in this article. As you all know we now have EchoLink on VK2RAY 2mtrs thanks to Ron VK2TRL. So I needed to add a DTMF microphone to my old Philips FM900 (FM92 remote) that I run in the car so as to control the new VK2TRL-R/VK2RAY EchoLink node, I […]
Read moreThanks to the stirling work of Ron VK2TRL. The VK2RAY 2m Repeater now has echolink capability ! Â You can access the repeater via echolink using the echolink software connected to VK2TRL-R. Â Try it out i’m sure those of you outside the range of RAY will love it. Frank VK2BFC
Read moreThe newsletter and business minutes are now being sent from email vk2ewc@bigpond.com PLEASE be sure to include this email in your whitelist or safe list in your email client to allow for correct receipt of the newsletter and minutes. Thanks Frank VK2BFC Newsletter editor
Read moreAWARC now provide QSL Verification for all contest, event and net contacts using eQSL. Here are some of the eQSL cards currently received. Our  Cards look like this
Read moreThe next meeting for the club is on Tuesday the 1st of March at 7.30pm as always at the 1st lavington scout hall in Mutsch St. Lavington. This month Frank VK2BFC will give a presentation on Contest operating techniques and procedures and the use of the VK Contest Log software. This will be as a preparedness for the 2016 John […]
Read moreGraeme Scott VK2KE was interviewed for the border mail about world radio day.
Read moreThis article was supplied by John VK3HJQ Hi there, Power Supply Problem I had a slight problem with my shack 13.8V 10A power supply, its output voltage went from 13.8v to 26v, “Oh No”, “Yes No” it took out the 723 voltage regulator, TIP31C & both 2N3055’s in the supply but luckily no radios. Here is a simple CrowBar circuit […]
Read moreOn the 13th of December 2015 6 mtrs was open all day with Frank VK2BFC and myself Greg VK2EXA working VI4ANZAC at Hervey Bay and VK4YB at MOORINA, I also managed to work VK4EM at PITTSWORTHÂ on the 14th December 2015. So keep an ear out for the openings on 6 mtrs, as they say it’s a magic band.
Read moreNally Towers Pty. Ltd. has closed due to the passing of Herbert on 2nd October 2015 Below is a link to their facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Nally-Radio-Towers-Pty-Ltd-287261407989890/
Read moreThis article was presented from am email from Lloyd VK2KNS Cycling Hams please. Every Monday at 7pm on 3.668 mhz the “Pedal radio net” discuss radio applied to cycles whether two wheels or three operating on HF, VHF or UHF. We welcome Pedestrian operators as well. VK3CKC Kevin (Axedale near Bendigo) has a diploma of electronics and has built three […]
Read moreFor those who couldn’t make it to the November meeting. You can watch the presentation on electronic logging and the WIA award system by Frank VK2BFC here.
Read moreAWARC now has a monthly Club Newsletter Please go to the Newsletter page> and submit the form to be added to the list. You will then receive our informative monthly newsletter keeping you up-to-date with what’s going on in our club. Regards, Frank
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