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Forum software upgrade(s) |
Posted by: VK4ADC - 27-06-2018, 08:05 AM - Forum: SYSTEM NOTICES
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27 June 2018 :
The forum software was upgraded this morning to a newer release.
While issues are not exactly expected, please advise of any (new) abnormalities encountered.
Thanks
Doug, admin
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Beacons |
Posted by: VK2FLR - 25-06-2018, 11:06 AM - Forum: 144MHz & 432MHz
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I had an exchange with VK5PJ on the logger chat facility this morning about beacon modes.
Peter said:
VK5RBV on 144.456 is under test from Mt Kitchener (beacon site) modulation is WSJT - JT4D and limited CW. Antenna is a single omni loop on top of the tower.
I responded:
VK5PJ: I don't like the trend towards JT modes on beacons. The most detectable modulation on a weak signal is carrier only. Ask Rex! So the best thing for weak signal detection is steady carrier with minimal ident periods. Too frequent idents and VVVs etc just make weak carriers harder to see on waterfalls. For example I cannot detect VK1RSB because it does not run enough carrier. VK2RSF is fine because it does!
Peter responded:
VK2FLR: Michael, I dislike beacons that run long periods of carrier, so it would seem we each have different opinions.
I responded:
VK5PJ: Peter. That's OK. I spend 90% of my beacon listening time waiting for some AE on distant beacons. I have given up on the VK1 beacons because I do not see them now. But I used to when they ran carrier and minimal CW ID.
What do people think about this?
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Moon Orbiter |
Posted by: VK2FAK - 20-06-2018, 11:27 AM - Forum: Satellites & Balloons
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Hi All..
Has anyone had an attempt to get a decode of the Moon orbiter in JT4g or Gmsk as yet..?
John
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RS-BA1 problems |
Posted by: VK3LU - 10-06-2018, 08:42 AM - Forum: Computer related
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I sometimes use Icom's RS-BA1 software to remote control my IC7300. Everything works well except for one thing...I cannot access the memories in the rig.
The software indicates that the memories are empty.
Interestingly, I get the same result when I use HRD (the last freebie version) to control my FT 817. (HRD won't talk to the IC7300 as it is too old)
Does anyone have an idea why this is so.
Nev
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WIA Awards 2018 |
Posted by: VK4ADC - 10-06-2018, 07:39 AM - Forum: W.I.A. / ITU / IARU
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From text edition for JUNE 10 2018 - VK NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA : http://www.wia.org.au/members/broadcast/wianews/
Also in MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2018-06-10.mp3
WIA Awards 2018
At the Wireless Institute of Australia annual general meeting held at Seaworld Conference Centre, a number of high achievers were honoured with the presentation of its annual awards.
GA Taylor Medal
Ewan Mcleod VK4ERM from Kenmore QLD received the GA Taylor medal. The GA Taylor medal was presented in recognition of exceptional service to The Wireless Institute of Australia. The GA Taylor medal is the highest ranking of all the WIA Merit Awards.
Chris Jones Award
In other recognition, for his work through promotion and training in Amateur Radio with the Radio and Electronics School, Ron Bertrand VK2DQ was awarded the prestigious Chris Jones Award. This award is in memory of Chris Jones VK2ZDD (SK) and is presented to radio amateurs who have made an exceptional contribution to amateur radio and the Wireless Institute of Australia.
The WIA Publications Committee Awards
Publications Committee Awards were announced and awarded to:
Trevor Quick VK5ATQ and Stuart Fillmore VK5STU who received the Al Shawsmith Award for the best non-technical article "VK5 School Holiday Technology Program is a Resounding Success" published in the May 2017 issue. Peter Gibson VK3AZL received the Higginbotham Award for service to the amateur radio community and for Peters service to the WIA and the Publications Committee over at least 32 years, serving as the lead Technical Editor for most of that period. Jim Henderson VK1AT received the Publications Committeee Technical Award for his article "A 35 to 4400 MHz Signal Generator" published in the November 2017 issue.
Technical Excellence Awards
Three Technical Excellence Awards were announced, these were presented to:
Peter Parker VK3YE for his prolific promotion of amateur radio in Australia, and making the hobby accessible to new and old through his YouTube channel and ebooks.
Timothy Dixon VK5ZT for his work promoting his hobby, openly sharing his extensive modifications to microwave equipment and furthering experimentation in microwave and optical bands in Australia.
Glenn English VK1XX for sharing his technical skills and knowledge to improve the hobby in a variety of technical fields.
WIA President Commendations
Four WIA President Commendations were awarded these to: Joe & Julie Gonzales VK3YSP & VK3FOWL for promotion of amateur radio in schools, engaging youth and school communities, and sharing their projects and findings with the amateur community. Grant Willis VK5GR for his work with the WIA, contesting and in past advocacy within the IARU. Trent Sampson VK4TS for actively promoting contesting in Australia, engaging with clubs to improve their contesting skills and supporting contesting in Australia and the region. Paul VK5PAS for his work with the VK5 parks award, promoting WWFF and opening up an aspect of the hobby to the wider community.
10 Year Assessor Service Awards
16 WIA Assessors reached the milestone of 10 years of service conducting assessments, and those present were presented a Certificate and pin by the WIA Exam Service to mark the occasion. 10 year service awards were to:
Daniel Clift VK2DC, Brian Conner VK2ZBP, Mark Plowman VK2MP, Peter Burgess VK2ZZA, Edward Thrift VK2ARA, John Chenoweth VK3ZX, Ashley Clark VK3SSB, Rex Foord VK3ARG, Walter Cornell VK3FGC, Ewen Templeton VK3OW, Arnold Put VK3YAP, Andre Van Zyl VK3AVZ, Peter Schrader VK4EA, Cecil Kenny VK4CF, Stephen Reakes VK4QQ, Patrick Daley VK8ZMX.
Congratulations to all these award recipients and a huge thank you from the Board.
This has been Justin VK7TW for the WIA National News.
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RASA SPAM |
Posted by: VK2CSW - 06-06-2018, 06:22 PM - Forum: The Radio Amateur Society of Australia
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It appears that RASA have commenced a SPAM campaign.
I do not know how they got my email address and I am mightily pissed off that they have it.
SPAMming folk is not a smart way to get people on side.
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