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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...

Yes that will be pretty cool with irlp.. Regarding the HF frequencies ,we use them as a calling frequency. For example I am currenty out here in the bush doing a nav comm exercise and waiting for a group of hikers to call in. I can tune to 14,253mhz and put out a general CQ to fill in time...

Hi there, This conversation is going on the in the Ham call sign check in section as well. This is a reply I recently post. Some Ham HF frequencies would be great. 80 and 40 mtrs, 20 and 10 mtrs so international hams members can use as well and hopefully will hook up around the world and...

Yes some Ham HF frequencies would be great. 80 and 40 mtrs, 20 and 10 mtrs so international hams members can use as well and hopefully will hook up around the world and share their experiences live, Travelling through the deserts or camping in the high country. We can implement the same...

G-day Tony, Great to see you drop in. What radio gear to you use? and o you have a mobile radio setup in the vehicle? Mark VK3ASC

Hi Brofessor, I mounted both the 71oo and the 5100 control heads in the cupholders with the Icom suction mounts. The UHF CB has all the controls and speaker on the microphone and the main units of these radios are mounted under the front seats. The 2 mtr/70cm antenna is mounted at the rear with...