I can never remember the latest model numbers as they are similiar and easily confused
ICOM IC-905 144, 430, 1200, 2400, 5600 MHz +10 GHz All Mode Transceiver approx $4k8
ICOM IC-705 HF, 50, 144, 430 MHz All Mode Transceiver approx $2k
ICOM IC-9700 144, 430, 1200 MHz All Mode Transceiver approx $2k5 - replacement to IC-910
YAESU FT-991A HF, 50, 144, 430 MHz All Mode Transceiver approx $2k1
I am more interested in the Reflectors for DMR & P25, most are centered around D-Star, here are some :
XLX
XRF
P25ref by G4KLX
NXDNref by G4KLX
alternative P25ref by DG9VH
alternative P25ref by M0VUB
code bases are found on GitHub
here is a bit of a list of known and active P25 TalkGroups primarily from a VK/ZL perspective, but includes the main Overseas TG's and their dashboards (where applicable)
TG4 - VK4TUX is defunct, long gone.
TG445 SuperMag AU - p25.supermag.fishersaudio.com.au - defunct, its gone
TG530 ZL (NZ) - zldigitialreflectord.hopto.org - defunct, its gone
TG5057 VK7HSE 45.248.50.37 XLX505 dashboard is there, but no P25 port anymore
TG5205 CCARC VK2RAG 5205.p25dvm.com - not configured
TG10100 World Wide - is active
TG10101 TAC1 - no activity seen
TG10102 TAC2 -no activity seen
TG10201 USA -is active, but not that busy
TG10202 USA - no activity seen
TG10400 VK - pacificp25.repeaters.info - is active
TG10401 VK WICEN - pacifictac1.repeaters.info and p25wicen.repeaters.info - activity is scarce
TG10403 Pacific TAC3 - China stations
TG10403 Pacific TAC4 - Taiwan
TG10700 AU - active, but dashboard has gone
TG10750 AU Secondary - defunct, its gone.
TG50525 VK Bridge 50525.p25dvm.com and tg505.repeaters.info - very active, linked to VK3network
TG50535 VK Multimode Link p25to50535.vkradio.com - defunct, its gone
TG50536 FreeStar VK p25.tg5036.vkradio.com defunct, its gone
TG53099 ZL Bridge (NZ) 203.86.206.49 (XLX750) operational, but no P25 port anymore
Dx-pedition to Vanuatu as YJ0VK this week, from 20th August 2024,
includes Patrick VK2PN and other team members.
On Saturday 31st August the Blue Mountains Amateur radio Club is holding it's Annual Winter Hamfest.
The address is The Old Scout Hall, 4 Moore Street Glenbrook and the gates open at 0830am.
We are finalising arrangements to have a stall from Elite Communications, a supplier of communications equipment/radios, etc.
https://www.elitecommunications.com.au/
If you have any questions, contact the Secretary.
73
Irene van Ekris VK2VAN
Secretary & Public Officer
BLUE MOUNTAINS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC
we were recently talking about going to Forster sometime, as last time I was last up there was probably on a houseboat on Myall Lakes, which triggered my memory, what ever happened to Mike VK2KBC, as last time I worked him on 2metres, was when I was up Forster.
I used to speak to Mike a lot when I was on-the-road for work, Mike was very active mobile in Sydney, always willing to say hello to anyone calling, (along with Chuck VK2SS) until Mike retired up to Myall Lakes, I cant remember when he went, but it was many years ago now..
I just did a search, found out Mike became silent key on 2nd November, 2016. Almost 8 years ago.
vale Mike VK2KBC (sk).
VK2SNO is the Club callsign of the Snowy Mountains Amateur Radio Club Inc.
The Club conducts a Net every Saturday night hosted by Bill VK2ZZF operating as VK2SNO at 1930 hours on VK2RSE (147.375 MHz no tone) and can be heard right across the 2m linked network on VK2RFS (146.750 MHz no tone) and VK3RDH (146.625 MHz no tone)
NETS – Snowy Mountains Amateur Radio Club Inc (smarc.org.au)
Why I took notice of this, is because I often hear the VK2RFS repeater during the summer months when there is coastal ducting between Sydney and far south coast. Often heard VK2's chatting with the VK3's via this network of repeaters.
if you looking for a good high spot, with cleared of trees and good all round direction, then this location is currently ideal. It is approximately 600m north of Mt.Trickett (NSW),(SOTA site) is 1362m ASL and currently cleared of forestry pine trees.
Ideal for VHF/UHF/SHF location for portable operation/contest operation. I just visited it recently whilst up that area. This area is very bare after recent forestry logging. Grid Square QF46xe.
You can see high rise buildings of Chatswood, North Sydney and Sydney city from here.
The VK2RCH repeaters are full scale here 60/9.
To get to this location, head for Oberon and across to Edith on road to Jenolan and Kanangra Walls.
I pretty much given up on using Kanangra Boyd NP for portable operation, as everything is locked up.
On the subject of the VK2RCH repeaters, I could hear them fine from within Oberon. They were the only Sydney repeaters I could hear on a handheld from Oberon.
tee'd up and made contacts on 23cm, 1296.100 USB and 1294.000 FM simplex, on Monday 29th July 2024 at approx 10.30am AEST,
Gary VK2KYP was portable at Somersby, on Central Coast NSW QF56po, using a gridpack
and I was portable at Porcupine Hill, up the back of Jenolan Caves, in Western Blue Mtns of NSW, QF46xe, using a bi-quad antenna,
distance was 130km, signal strength was s5 on 1296.100 and s6 on 1294.000 FM.
logged the contacts on vkspotter.com
Bendigo Amateur Radio & Electronics Club, RADIOFEST 2024!
An invitation to your members.
The radio community is getting excited about the BAREC RADIOFEST, to be held on Sunday August 18th from 10 am at the East Bendigo Public Hall, 35 Lansell St, Bendigo, Victoria.
Displays, pre-loved gear & raffles, free parking.
General admission $5.00, tables $20.00 (includes one admission).
10 am start, food and drink available.
Talk in on VK3RCV 147.150 from 8 am.
Tables can be registered at www.barec.net.au, click on 'Radiofest 2024'.
East Bendigo Public Hall, 35 Lansell St, Bendigo, Victoria.
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/95BcgK9g2ysqdCQdA
Enquiries to radiofest@barec.net.au, or phone our secretary, Peter VK3PWJ on 0421 349 169, or Mark VK3PDG on 0407 844 063.
See attached graphic.
Hope to see you there!
Regards,
Graeme
VK3GRK.
Bendigo Amateur Radio & Electronics Club Inc.
Media and Communications
Graeme Knight
Phone: 03 5441 5461
0417 389 357
