Recent content by markwths

Hi Guys, There is a new digital mode called FT8Call currently still in the development stage at the moment. No formal release as yet. You will need to register with the group first to be able to download it. https://groups.io/g/ft8call I have been using FT8Call for about 2 weeks now and its...

I use HF (IC7100) radio on all our trips. Mainly on 14.116 mhz for the Australian travelers net. 14.116 MHz is manned from 0200 UTC daily for check ins. Call Back Time is 0300 UTC. Also 21.185 MHz as a fall back its manned from 0400 UTC daily for check ins Call Back Time is 0500 UTC . A fun...

Cool, It takes a bit to get your head around it but when it clicks its quite easy. What radio are you using?

Sorry I missed your call, Reflector 30C can be quite busy. Keep in mind too the time difference. Our Saturday mornings here in Australia is Friday evenings in the US. +10 hours UTC See link below for the D Star Dash board for stations that are on air listening etc. This can help to see who is...

Check out this website below for PSK app and interface from your android device to the radio. http://www.wolphi.com/interface/

Some more information on Winlink.

If anyone is interested, I monitor Reflector REF030C on the weekends if I am in range of my hotspot. Normally have the radio on from 2100 utc. Cheers Mark VK3ASC

In Australia for general public communications a favorite for Truckies and 4WDer's is UHF CB (477.000mhz) Radio. To keep an ear out for whats going on out there with other drivers in the area a CB is a must have. Even though we have 80 channels to work with it still gets busy and finding a...

There should be some good games. We just got to sort out the Kiwi's first..

Rear Door of FJ

Are you guys ready for it? :wink: 8 Sep, The Rugby Championship - Aussie's V South Africa in Oz

I see Australia gets lobbed in with the Kiwi's again. :tonguewink: Will have to drop in every now and again to see if you guys are behaving yourselves. :grinning:

Hi There, Just recently after a forum restructure on the Australian and New Zealand threads. I am unable to create a new topic or post a reply in the Australian thread anymore. Have I been secretly band from Australia, :openmouth: Cheers Mark

Has anyone had a play with Winlink ? Its a Global Radio Email Service. $25 a year for the service. There are gateways on the HF amateur / ham radio frequencies around the world. Australia has 3, New Zealand one, USA has 40 or so. It's for those who really want to get off the grid like myself...