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Thread: FTDX101D or IC7610 ?
Post: RE: FTDX101D or IC7610 ?
| My vote would be for the IC 7610 out of those 2 options.
A local bloke to me had a 101mp and after 18 months or so hocked it for a 7610, He didn't like the menu structure i think was his gripe? Bu... |
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VK4SMJ |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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10-07-2024, 12:02 AM |
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Thread: Proposed amateur class licensing arrangements and high power operation Comnsult.31/22
Post: RE: Proposed amateur class licensing arrangements ...
| Got mine last night fairly late. |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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15-11-2022, 01:28 PM |
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Thread: AHRDF domain expiry coming closer..
Post: RE: AHRDF domain expiry coming closer..
| I think if only on average 20 or so out of 600+ browse daily, I feel it is time to close shop.
I think forums in general have a declining user base. I asked my 25 year old son the other day, how ma... |
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VK4SMJ |
SYSTEM NOTICES
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7,476 |
13-05-2022, 12:32 AM |
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Thread: ACMA Consultation : non-assigned amateur regulatory arrangements
Post: RE: ACMA Consultation : non-assigned amateur regul...
| I'm on the fence at the moment, I need more information before i can draw an adequate conclusion.
Do we have any Kiwi hams here that can tell us before and after experience when they changed over?... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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10,202 |
06-02-2021, 02:58 PM |
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Thread: AMC processing delays @ Nov 2020
Post: RE: AMC processing delays @ Nov 2020
| Why haven't they put on extra staff, long ago, to get through this issue?
Some people have been waiting since the end of July and early August on this, and with all the angst that's been brewing w... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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26-11-2020, 10:51 AM |
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Thread: My Thoughts and Review of the Icom IC-7300 - The Best HF/6m Ham Radio!
Post: RE: My Thoughts and Review of the Icom IC-7300 - T...
| Watched your video yesterday, just happened to search for 7300 reviews and yours was on the list at 2 hours old. It's a good review.
I'm about to buy 1, I know a lot of people who have this radio a... |
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VK4SMJ |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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2,867 |
18-08-2020, 02:49 PM |
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Thread: 3-letter calls for all Advanced, Standard and FOUNDATION licensees..
Post: RE: 3-letter calls for all Advanced, Standard and ...
| $35 a pop... nice little earner. But glad it's finally arrived. |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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29-07-2020, 06:53 PM |
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Thread: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTURE
Post: RE: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTU...
| WOW! that was quick, the 3 letter call is in.. to be implemented by the AMC in the coming weeks.
https://vkradioamateurs.org/acma-decides-on-callsign-suffix-issue/?fbclid=IwAR2iruXN9ewim0j5kogJ0NzF... |
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VK4SMJ |
W.I.A. / ITU / IARU
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4,209 |
30-03-2020, 11:00 PM |
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Thread: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTURE
Post: RE: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTU...
| What a fantastic result. I have to admit i didn't think option 1 would get up. But that large block of advanced voters got it well and truly over the line. Well done to those who voted. |
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VK4SMJ |
W.I.A. / ITU / IARU
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4,209 |
25-03-2020, 12:19 AM |
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Thread: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTURE
Post: RE: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTU...
| Do we have results for this poll yet? |
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VK4SMJ |
W.I.A. / ITU / IARU
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4,209 |
12-03-2020, 06:37 PM |
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Thread: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTURE
Post: RE: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTU...
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VK4SMJ |
W.I.A. / ITU / IARU
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4,209 |
17-02-2020, 03:51 AM |
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Thread: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTURE
Post: RE: WIA POLL NUMBER 1: FOUNDATION CALLSIGN STRUCTU...
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VK4SMJ |
W.I.A. / ITU / IARU
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4,209 |
15-02-2020, 04:08 PM |
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Thread: Proposed changes to amateur licence conditions
Post: RE: Proposed changes to amateur licence conditions
| WOW.. after all that, sweet bugger all. What a non event this all turned out to be. F calls got what should have been part of the license since inception.
The hordes will be stampeding to become a... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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25-09-2019, 08:14 PM |
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Thread: Proposed changes to amateur licence conditions
Post: RE: Proposed changes to amateur licence conditions
| G'day all,
I have just been perusing the WIA's response to the proposed licence changes. Not too bad. It's a .PDF so be aware.
WIA proposal, (https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2019/2019081... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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6,506 |
24-08-2019, 08:07 PM |
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Thread: Proposed changes to amateur licence conditions
Post: RE: Proposed changes to amateur licence conditions
| Wow! A few things i didn't expect from the ACMA. I hope i've read correctly on some of the proposals.
The issue of foundation call signs:-
"RASA proposes that the QAA–QZZ series be use for F... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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6,506 |
29-06-2019, 08:28 PM |
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Thread: AMC : Amateur Radio Assessments
Post: RE: AMC : Amateur Radio Assessments
| This is the very reason i have not upgraded my licence.
Whilst it is a rather restraining imposition to remain as a foundation licence holder, the cost of upgrading just doesn't equal the worth of... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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03-03-2019, 04:31 PM |
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Thread: FT8CALL: its FT8 but with chat
Post: RE: FT8CALL: its FT8 but with chat
| I hope with the upcoming changes F calls can finally get into this kinda stuff. Was a very interesting video. |
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VK4SMJ |
Digital Modes
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25-08-2018, 04:08 PM |
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Thread: WIA Licence Conditions submission - final comments
Post: RE: WIA Licence Conditions submission - final comm...
| Just read the WIA's "final Comments". I think overall a very well done submission, and I also feel the improvements asked for are not in excess at all.
1 point though.
Can a foundation licence... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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19-06-2018, 09:32 PM |
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Thread: Amateur licensee numbers remain stagnant, sustained by churn
Post: RE: Amateur licensee numbers remain stagnant, sust...
| I look forward to the ACMA's proposal for the future of amateur radio in Australia. I just hope what it thinks it should be and what the community want are close together.
Thanks Doug, interesting... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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18-11-2017, 11:39 AM |
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Thread: NBN Providers ??
Post: RE: NBN Providers ??
| I just got the NBN on. I stayed with my ISP i've had for years.. Mainly because I didnt need to change email etc.
I went from 12meg ADSL, too 100meg FTTN(VDSL2) for less! Remember there is no line... |
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VK4SMJ |
Computer related
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16-06-2017, 06:26 PM |
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Thread: Future licence conditions proposed by WIA - consultation open
Post: RE: Future licence conditions proposed by WIA - co...
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VK2ZRH Wrote: (07-06-2017, 11:35 AM)
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Phase 2 - on proposed changes to each licence grade - is now open (closing 25 June). :)
http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2017/20170606-1/index.php
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VK4SMJ |
W.I.A. / ITU / IARU
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07-06-2017, 01:20 PM |
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Thread: Future licence conditions proposed by WIA - consultation open
Post: Re: Future licence conditions proposed by WIA - co...
| Thanks for this link Roger. I have placed my 2c bit on the counter. |
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VK4SMJ |
W.I.A. / ITU / IARU
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01-06-2017, 12:15 PM |
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Thread: Let's buy an argument - Foundation
Post: Re: Let's buy an argument - Foundation
| G'day,
I think power could be raised to at least 50w. But why not 100w, 95% will have radios that will do 100w already. If the Yanks can give their entry level 1500w, Surely OZ can handle 50w-100w fo... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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25-03-2017, 10:54 AM |
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Thread: Any word on this yet?
Post: Re: Any word on this yet?
| Thanks Roger,
It's like a soapy, cant wait for the next show. |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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29-10-2016, 06:52 PM |
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Thread: Any word on this yet?
Post: Re: Any word on this yet?
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VK3ALB Wrote:
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VK4FAUS - Drill some holes in the bucket of bricks to let the water out.
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AH! now I've pondered about my bucket for some years now, and i thought of that. but! it's a gal bucket, ... |
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VK4SMJ |
Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
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22-09-2016, 04:51 PM |
