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# Central Coast Amateur Radio Club

Central Coast Amateur Radio Club

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.ccarc.org.au/blog/)
- [Show and Tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/show-and-tell/) - The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club will be holding another of our regular Show And Tell events on Saturday 24th June at our clubhouse - Dandaloo Street Kariong. The theme for this event will be "I made this could you". Clubrooms open at 10:30AM with the event kicking off at 11AM. Bring along something you
- [Education](https://www.ccarc.org.au/education/) - Today, Our amazing Education gurus ran some new up and coming radio operators with a Foundation Amateur Radio course.We're sure their eyes were sufficiently glazed over by the end of the day with the amount of knowledge that is passed on.Safe to say they are all itching to get on the air and try out
- [NEWS 18.06.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-18-06-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 18, 2023 Yesterday the club held an “HF in the Park” day inside Mount Penang Gardens with the club callsign,VK2AFY. Perfect weather for a portable day out. There are some photos on Social Media.Today we have a number of folk sitting exams for various grades of license
- [NEWS 11.06.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-11-06-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 11, 2023Next weekend, June 17 and 18, a Foundation and education training weekend is taking place at the clubrooms with training on the Saturday and exams on the Sunday. As such, the club has planned an “HF in the park” day starting at 10:00am on Saturday inside
- [Save the Date](https://www.ccarc.org.au/save-the-date/) - Save the Date 05-05-2024 Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Inc. ccarc@ccarc.org.au
- [2026.08.09. News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-08-09-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August9, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, VK2RAG Somersby is only running a limited number of services. Current repeater status can be seen on the Repeaters link on club
- [2026.08.02 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-08-02-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 2, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, VK2RAG Somersby is only running a limited number of services. Current repeater status can be seen on the Repeaters link on
- [2026.07.25 Show & Tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-07-25-show-tell/) - Last Saturday the CCARC held a Show and Tell event at our Kariong clubhouse. Glenn (VK2GEM) kicked things off with an interesting presentation of 3 model variations of a classic American CB. He went through variations over a 10 year production period that ranged from crystal control to PLL 40 channels all whilst keeping the
- [2026.07.26 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-07-25-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July26, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, August 1, the club will be holding it’s Annual General Meeting following the monthly business meeting at 1:00pm. The meetings will be preceded by a
- [2026.07.19 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-07-19-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July19, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday the club will be holding it’s regular Show and Tell day. Have something you wish to show off? Maybe something you’d like some help with?
- [2026.07.12 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-07-12-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July12, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, VK2RAG Somersby is only running a limited number of services. Current repeater status can be seen on the Repeaters link on club
- [2026.07.05 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-07-05-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July5, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, VK2RAG Somersby is only running a limited number of services. Current repeater status can be seen on the Repeaters link on club
- [2026.06.28 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-06-28-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 28, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next business meeting of the club will be held on Saturday, July 4 at 1pm. This will be preceded by a BBQ at midday. Details
- [2026.06.21 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-06-21-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June21, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday will be the regular show and Tell. Have something that you’d like to talk about? Perhaps something you’d like some help with? Bring it, or
- [2026.06.14 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-06-14-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 14, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, VK2RAG Somersby is only running a limited number of services. Current repeater status can be seen on the Repeaters link on
- [2026.06.07 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-06-07-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June7, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next monthly business meeting will be held on June 13 at 1pm, preceded by a BBQ at midday. Details will be distributed to members by email.
- [2026.05.31 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-05-31-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 31, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next monthly business meeting will be held on June 13 at 1pm, preceded by a BBQ at midday. As of time of submission, VK2RAG Somersby
- [2026.05.24 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-05-24-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 24, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday will be the monthly Show and Tell. As of time of submission, VK2RAG Somersby is only running a limited number of services. Among those
- [2026.05.17 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-05-17-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 17, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Sunday, May 24, at 2pm the club will be participating the 80th anniversary of the Kariong progress hall, situated two doors away from the club
- [2026.05.10 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-05-10-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 10, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On Sunday, May 24, at 2pm the club will be participating the 80th anniversary of the Kariong progress hall, situated two doors away from the club
- [2026.05.03 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-05-03-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 3, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On Sunday, May 24, at 2pm the club will be participating the 80th anniversary of the Kariong progress hall, situated two doors away from the club
- [2026.04.19 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-04-19-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 19, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, on April 25 at 11:00am, the club will be holding a Show and Tell with the theme “Anything Portable”. Please bring along either physical
- [2026.04.12 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-04-12-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 12,2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, February 16, the club is hosting Central Coast WICENs bi-monthly meeting at 1:00pm at the club premises in Kariong. The meeting will be preceded by
- [2026.04.05 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-04-05-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 5, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next monthly business meeting on Saturday of the club will be held next Saturday, April 11 at 1pm in the club rooms. This will be
- [2026.03.29 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-03-29-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 29, 2026 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As next Saturday falls on the Easter weekend, we will be holding our monthly business meeting on Saturday, April 11 at 1pm in the club rooms.
- [2023.03.08 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2023-03-08-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 8, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational, except for the 23cm repeater. The Club’s Weekly net is on Thursday night at
- [2023.03.22 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2023-03-22-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 22, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday at the club premises we will hold our monthly Show & Tell. Have something that you’ve been working that you’d like to show off?
- [2026.03.15 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-03-15-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 15, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational, now that the 23cm repeater is back in service. The Club’s Weekly net is
- [2025.03.01 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-03-01-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 1, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday the club will host it’s monthly business meeting at 1pm at the club rooms. Details have been sent to members by email. The meeting
- [2026.02.22 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-02-22-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 22, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday the club will host it’s monthly “Show & Tell”. Have something you’d like to show off? Maybe something you’d like some help with? Bring
- [2026.02.15 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-02-15-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February15, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational. The Club’s Weekly net is on Thursday night at 8:00pm on the VK2RAG 2m repeater
- [2026.02.08 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-02-08-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 8,2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational. The Club’s Weekly net is on Thursday night at 8:00pm on the VK2RAG 2m repeater
- [2026.02.01 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-02-01-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February1, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next Business Meeting of the club will be held at 1pm on Saturday February 7 at the club rooms at Kariong. The meeting will be preceded
- [2026.01.25 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-01-25-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 25,2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Being the last Saturday of the month, next Saturday will be the monthly show and tell. Have something you’d like to show off, maybe a project you’d
- [2026.01.18 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-01-18-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January18, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational. Going forward, the WICEN repeaters on 438.8MHZ and 147.125MHz will be analogue and P25 only.
- [2026.01.11 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-01-11-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January11, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational with the exception of the WICEN multimode repeaters on 438.8MHZ and 147.125MHz which are administratively
- [2026.01.04 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-01-04-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January4, 2025 The club wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season and all the very best in this new year. The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. There will be no business meeting held in
- [2025.12.28](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-12-28/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 28, 2025 The club wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season and all the very best for the new year. The club rooms are currently closed and will re-open on January 10 at 10:30am. The weekly net is taking a break, returning on Thursday January 15
- [2021.12.21 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2021-12-21-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 21, 2025 The club wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season and all the very best for the new year. The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The club rooms will be open on
- [2025.12.14 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-12-14-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 14, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational except for the 438.8 MHz multimode repeater. The Club’s Weekly net is held on
- [2025-12-07 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-12-07-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 7, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The CCARC XMAS lunch will be held at the Kariong premises on Saturday the 13th December commencing at midday. The clubhouse will of course be open earlier
- [2025-11-30 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-11-30-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 30, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next business meeting of the club will be held at the clubrooms at 1pm next Saturday, December 6. This will be preceded by a BBQ
- [2025-11-23 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-11-23-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 23, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. This Saturday, November 29, will be the club’s regular Show & Tell. Have something you think others might find interesting? Bring it along and chat about
- [2025.11.16 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-11-16-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 16, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The CCARC XMAS lunch will be held at the Kariong premises on Saturday the 13th December commencing at midday. The clubhouse will of course be open earlier
- [2025.11.09 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-11-09-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 9, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The CCARC XMAS lunch will be held at the Kariong premises on Saturday the 13th December commencing at midday. The clubhouse will of course be open earlier
- [2025-11-02 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-11-02-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 2, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational except for the 438.8 MHz multimode repeater. The Club’s Weekly net is held on
- [2025-10-25 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-10-25-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 26, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On Saturday November 1, at 1pm the club will hold their monthly business meeting. This will be preceded by a BBQ at midday. Details will be
- [2025.10.19 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-10-19-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 19, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, the club will hold the monthly Show & Tell. Have something you’d like to show off, bring it along to talk about it. If
- [2025.10.12 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-10-12-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 12, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Due to clashes in October, there will be no October business meeting. The repeater team has been busy. We now have redundancy for the broadcast relay,
- [2025.10.05 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-10-05-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 5, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Due to clashes in October, there will be no October business meeting. On Saturday September 27 the club held a very well attended monthly show and
- [2025.09.27 Show & Tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-09-27-show-tell/) - The club held a very well attended monthly show and tell. Items shown and discussed included vintage CB radios and linear power supplies, WW2 morse keys, a monster stud mounted SCR, and a home-brew magnetic loop antenna. One highlight was a kerbside treasure a member found that turned out to be a fully functional PC
- [2025.09.28 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-09-28-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 28, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On Saturday, September 20, the club held a successful foundation and practical exam for one candidate. Congratulations. Due to clashes in October, there will be no
- [2025.09.13 Portable Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-09-13-portable-day/) - The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club held another one of our portable days on Saturday the 13th of September at Kariong Gardens park. After a quick recharge of coffee and cake in the cafe we gathered in the shade next to the sports field. Portable stations were all set up on battery power using both
- [2025.09.21 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-09-21-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 21, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Back on September 13, the club held another portable day at Kariong Gardens park. Unfortunately a lack of wind put the kibosh on the intended kite
- [2025.09.14 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-09-14-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 14, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational except for the 438.8 MHz multimode repeater. The issue that affected the relay of
- [2025.09.07 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-09-07-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 7, 2025 Next Saturday. September 13, the club will be holding a “Go fly a kite” day at Mount Penang Gardens. Gather at the cafe at 10:30 and bring your portable equipment. Graham, VK2GRA, will also be attempting to fly some antennas with a kite. Members and
- [Portable day on September 13?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/portable-day-on-september-13/) - Graham and Michael had a chat yesterday and thought of doing a portable day very soon. Graham is interested in trying a "Kite Antenna". There's plenty of designs online for people to have a look at. What we've come up with is the 2nd Saturday in September, that being the 13th September at the Penang
- [Next Business meeting of the CCARC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/next-business-meeting-of-the-ccarc/) - The next business meeting of the CCARC will be held on Saturday, September 6 at 1pm. The meeting will be preceded by a BBQ at midday. Detail will be distributed to members by email during the week.
- [2025.08.31 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-08-31/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August31, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational except for the 438.8 MHz and 146.125 MHz multimode repeaters. The Club’s Weekly net is
- [2025.08.24 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-08-24-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August24, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday there were examinations for two foundation and one standard at the club. I am happy to let folks know that all candidates passed. Next Saturday, August
- [2025.08.17 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-08-17-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 17, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Please note that at 9:00 am next Saturday, the club will be conducting a foundation exam. If you are planning in being at the club, please
- [2025.08.10 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-08-10-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 10, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday the club held it’s Annual General Meeting, electing Michael VK2HFN President/Secretary, Graham VK2GRA Vice President and Col VK2ZCO Treasurer along with committee members. As of
- [2025.08.03 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-08-03-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 3, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, August 9, the club will hold its Annual General Meeting at 1pm, preceded by a BBQ at midday. Membership fees are now due and
- [2025.07.27 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-07-27-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July27, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday August 9 at 1pm, preceded by a BBQ. Membership fees are now due and need to be
- [2025.07.20 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-07-20-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July20, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday August 9 at 1pm, preceded by a BBQ. Membership fees are now due and need to be
- [2025.07.13 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-07-13-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 13, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday August 9 at 1pm, preceded by a BBQ. Membership fees are now due and need to
- [](https://www.ccarc.org.au/56274-2/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 6, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Members are reminded that annual fees are now due and need to be paid before the AGM. Information about fees is available on the Club website.
- [40m Antenna Project](https://www.ccarc.org.au/40m-antenna-project/) - Members of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club met at the club on June 21 to build a 7 MHZ vertical antenna. The impetus for this build came to get a 40 meter antenna ready for the upcoming Trans-Tasman contest which we will be participating in. The antenna is easily built and doesn’t cost much.
- [2025.06.29 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-06-29-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 29, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next monthly meeting will be held at the Kariong premises at 1pm on Saturday July 5. The meeting will be preceded by a BBQ at
- [News 2025.06.22](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-2025-06-22/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 22, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Members are reminded that annual fees are now due and need to be paid before the AGM. Information about fees is available on the Club website.
- [2025.06.15 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-06-15-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 15, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday the club will be holding an antenna building day. We will be constructing a bamboo 40m vertical for the club. Materials will be available
- [2025.06.08 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-06-08-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 8, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next Business meeting of the club will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 1pm. This will be preceded by a BBQ at midday. Meeting
- [2025.06.01 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-06-01-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 1, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Because of the King’s Birthday Weekend, the next Business meeting of the club will be held om Saturday, June 14 at 1pm. This will be preceded
- [2025.05.25](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-05-25/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 25, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational. The Club’s Weekly net is held on Thursday night at 8:00pm on the VK2RAG
- [2025.05.18 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-05-18-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 18, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Club President. Michael, VK2HFN, recently went maritime mobile on the Carnival Splendour along the East Coast of New South Wales and Queensland. After receiving permission, and
- [2025.05.11 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-05-11-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 11, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday, the club held a Foundation training and examination day. Congratulations to the two candidates who sat and passed. Hope to hear you on the air
- [2025.04.27 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-04-27-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 27, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next business meeting of the club will be held at 1pm on May 3, preceded by a BBQ at midday. Details will be emailed to
- [2023.04.20 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2023-04-20-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 20, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational. On May 10, the Club will be running a foundation training day followed by
- [2025.04.13 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-04-13-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 13, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational. On May 10, the Club will be running a foundation training day followed by
- [2025-03-29 How do you listen?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-03-29-how-do-you-listen/) - Another successful Show and Tell was held at the CCARC club house on March 29. There was a larger than normal gathering with both new and old faces coming together to share some really interesting radio pieces. It kicked off with Graham VK2GRA who showed his Yaesu FRG-7 and a Kenwood R-2000. Glenn VK2GEM followed
- [2025.04.06 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-04-06-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 6, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational including the WICEN UHF multi-mode repeater, which has now been repaired. The Club’s Weekly
- [2025.03.30](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-03-30/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 30, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next business meeting of the club will be held next Saturday, April 6 at 1pm, preceded by a BBQ at midday. Agenda and other details
- [2025.03.23 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-03-23-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 23, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On March 29, the club will be hosting a Show & Tell day with the theme “How Do You Listen?” giving plenty of scope to show
- [2025.03.16 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-03-16-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 16, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On March 29, the club will be hosting a Show & Tell day with the theme “How Do You Listen?” giving plenty of scope to show
- [2025.03.09 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-03-09-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 9, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday the club held a Foundation Training day followed by examinations. Congratulations, Matthew, on passing, we look forward to hearing you on air. On March 29,
- [2025.03.02 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-03-02-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 2, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, March 8, the club will be holding a Foundation training day from 9am to 4pm with examinations afterwards. If you visit the club rooms,
- [Somersby Packet Repeater](https://www.ccarc.org.au/somersby-packet-repeater/) - The Somersby packet repeater is back on air.
- [2025.02.23 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-02-23-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 23, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next Business meeting of the club will be held at the club rooms at 1pm on Saturday, March 1. Details will be emailed to members
- [2025.02.16](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-02-16/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 16, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational except for the packet and WICEN UHF multi-mode repeaters. The Weekly net is held
- [2025.02.09 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-02-09-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February9, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational except for the WICEN UHF multi-mode repeater. The Weekly net is held on Thursday night
- [2025.02.02 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-02-02-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 2, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational except for the WICEN UHF P25/DMR/Analogue repeaters. The Weekly net is held on Thursday
- [2025.01.26 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-01-26-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 26, 2025 Instead of a general meeting next Saturday, the club will have an informal get-together for coffee and a chat at a local cafe. Details will be emailed to members and posted on Facebook. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational
- [2026.01.19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2026-01-19/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 19, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational. The Weekly net is held on Thursday night at 8:00pm on the VK2RAG 2m
- [2025.01.12 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-01-12-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 12, 2025 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. As of time of submission, all services at VK2RAG Somersby are operational. The Weekly net returns on Thursday night at 8:00pm on the VK2RAG 2m repeater
- [2025.01.05 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2025-01-05-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 5, 2025 The club wishes all a happy and safe holiday period. The club rooms at Kariong remain open over the break on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next business meeting will be held at the club rooms next Saturday,
- [2024.12.29 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-12-29-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 29, 2024 The club wishes all a happy and safe holiday period. The club rooms at Kariong remain open over the break on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The next business meeting will be held at the club rooms on January 11. At VK2RAG Somersby, all services are operational, but there may
- [2024.12.22 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-12-22-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 22, 2024 The club wishes all a happy and safe Christmas/New Year. The club rooms at Kariong remain open over the break on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At VK2RAG Somersby, all services are operational, but there may be some brief interruptions while we do some cabling maintenance. The Weekly net is taking a
- [2024.12.15 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-12-15-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 15, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open over the Christmas/New Year break on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At VK2RAG Somersby, the 6m, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink and 70cm and 23cm services are fully operational, as are the 2m and 70cm analogue, DMR and P25 services. The Weekly
- [2024.11.08 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-11-08-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 8, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At VK2RAG Somersby, the 6m, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink and 70cm and 23cm services are fully operational, as are the 2m and 70cm analogue, DMR and P25 services. The club’s Christmas Lunch will be
- [2024.12.01 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-12-01-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 1, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The 6m, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink and 70cm and 23cm services are fully operational, as are the 2m and 70cm analogue, DMR and P25 services. Next Saturday, December 7, the monthly general meeting
- [2024.11.24 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-11-24-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 24, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The 6m, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink and 70cm and 23cm services are fully operational, as are the 2m and 70cm analogue, DMR and P25 services. Next Saturday, November 30, will be the monthly Show
- [2024.11.17 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-11-17-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 17, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the 2m DMR and P25 service is back on air. The 6m, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink and 70cm services are fully operational, as is the 70cm analogue, DMR and P25 services and 23cm repeater. The Weekly net is run on Thursday night at 8:00pm on
- [2024.11.10 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-11-10-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 10, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the 2m DMR and P25 service is having some issues. The 6m, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink and 70cm services are fully operational, as is the 70cm analogue,
- [2024.11.03 NEWS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-11-03-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 3, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:00am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the 6m, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink and 70cm services are fully operational, as are the 2m and 70cm analogue, DMR and P25 services and 23cm repeater. The
- [2024.10.20 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-10-20-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 20, 2024 Next Saturday, October 26, the club will be holding an open day at the Kariong club rooms with some items for sale. A list of items is available on the club website. Sales will start at 10am. Tea and coffee will be provided; and a BBQ lunch and soft-drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees are asked to
- [2024.10.13 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-10-13-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 13, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On Saturday October 26, the club will be holding an open day at the Kariong club rooms with some items for sale. A list of items is available on the club website. Sales will start at 10am. Tea
- [2024.10.06 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-10-06-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 6, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On Saturday October 26, the club will be holding an open day at the Kariong club rooms with some items for sale. A list of items is available on the club website. Sales will start at
- [2024.09.29 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-09-29-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 29, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, October 5, at 1pm we will be holding the monthly business meeting preceded by a BBQ at midday. Details have been sent out to members by email. On Saturday October 26, the
- [2024.09.22 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-09-22-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 22, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, September 28, will be the monthly Show & Tell. Have something you wish to talk about? Bring it, or pictures of it, in and tell us about it. On Saturday October 26,
- [2024.09.15 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-09-15-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 15, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On Saturday October 26, the club will be holding an open day at the Kariong club rooms with some items for sale. A list of items is available on the club website. At the VK2RAG Somersby
- [2024.09.08 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-09-08-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 8, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On Saturday October 26, the club will be holding an open day at the Kariong club rooms with some items for sale. More information as we get closer. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the
- [2024.09.01 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-09-01-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 1, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The Club’s monthly general meeting will be held at 1pm next Saturday, September 7, preceded by a BBQ at midday. Details will be emailed to members during the week. On Saturday October
- [2024.08.25 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-08-25-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 25, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, August 31, will be the monthly show and tell. Have something you wish to talk about? Bring it, or pictures of it, in and tell us about it. On Saturday October
- [2024.08.18 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-08-18-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 18, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday the club conducted Foundation training and examinations. We are pleased to report that all three passed; including a 12 year old and his father. Congratulations. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, Rad-Net DMR,
- [2024.08.11 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-08-11-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 11, 2024 Next Saturday, August 17, there will be a Foundation Training and Examination session starting at 9:30am at the Kariong Clubrooms. Visitors to the club rooms are asked to be mindful of these folk. At midday there will be a WICEN Training session. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink,
- [2024.08.03 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-08-03-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 3, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink, 70 and 23cm services are fully operational, as are the 2m and 70cm DMR and P25. A network issue with
- [2024.07.28 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-07-28-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 28, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. This Saturday, August 3, at 1pm the club will be holding its August meeting followed by the Annual General Meeting. This will be preceded by a BBQ at midday and a brief committee
- [2024.07.21 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-07-21-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 21, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, July 27, there will be a Foundation Training session held between 9:30am and 11:30am at the Kariong Clubrooms, followed by the monthly Show and Tell. Visitors to the club rooms are
- [2024.07.14 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-07-14-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 14, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink, 70 and 23cm services are fully operational, as are the 2m and 70cm DMR and P25. The Weekly net is
- [2024.07.07 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-07-07-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July7,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink, 70 and 23cm services are fully operational, as are the 2m and 70cm DMR and
- [2024.06.30 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-06-30-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 30,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday we held the monthly show & tell at the club rooms where we viewed some equipment for sale from a deceased estate and had Don VK2ZCZ
- [2024.06.23 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-06-23-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 23, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday June 29, will be the monthly show and tell. Have something you’d like to share with the rest of us? Please bring it in.
- [2024.06.16 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-06-16-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 16,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. On June 8, the club held a “portable day” at The Skillion in Terrigal. Overall a good time was had taking part in the “VK Shires” contest
- [2024.06.09 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-06-09-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 9, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink, 70 and 23cm services are fully operational. After an obscure parameter change, the
- [2024.06.02 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-06-02-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 2,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next week, June 8, the club will be conducting a portable day at the Terrigal Skillion. Have a listen around for VK2AFY/P. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater
- [2024.05.26 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-05-26-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May26,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday was the club’s monthly Show and Tell. Next Saturday, June 1 will be the monthly business meeting. There will be a BBQ starting at midday, followed by
- [2024.05.19 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-05-19-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May19,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, May 25, will be the club’s monthly Show and Tell. Do you have something you’d like to show off or talk about? Bring it along. If
- [2024.05.12 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-05-12-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 12,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink, 70 and 23cm services are fully functional. The radio attached to the WICEN UHF
- [2024.05.05 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-05-05-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 5,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Last week the club held its regular Show and Tell. Col VK2ZCO showed off some satellite antennas. Graham VK2GRA brought in some mobile antennas, and an old
- [2024.04.28 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-04-28-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 28,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, May 4, at 1pm will be the club’s monthly general business meeting. Details will be forwarded to members by email this week. At the VK2RAG
- [2024.04.21 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-04-21-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 21,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, April 27, we will be hosting our regular Show & Tell. Got something interesting to share? We’d love to see it, whether you bring the
- [2024.04.14 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-04-14-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 14,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. It is with regret that we have to announce that we have to cancel the Wyong Field day this year. We had our venue cancel and were
- [2024.04.07 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-04-07-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 7,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. It is with regret that we have to announce that we have to cancel the Wyong Field day this year. We had our venue cancel and have
- [2024.03.31 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-03-31-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 31, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the club rooms on Saturday April 6, the club will hold its monthly business meeting at 1pm, preceded by a barbecue at midday. Details will
- [2024.03.24 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-03-24-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 24,2024 The club rooms will be closed on Easter Saturday, March 30. On April 6 we will be holding our monthly general meeting, starting at 1pm. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday the club held held a, “It looks the same, but is it?”
- [2024.03.10 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-03-10-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 10,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink, 70 and 23cm services are fully functional. The WICEN UHF MMDVM is still having
- [2024.03.03 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-03-03-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 3, 2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink, 70 and 23cm services are fully functional. The WICEN UHF MMDVM is still
- [2024.02.25 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-02-25-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 25,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The club’s regular monthly meeting will be held at 1pm next Saturday. Details will be emailed to members early this week. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site
- [2024.02.18 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2024-02-18-news/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 18,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The monthly show and tell will be held this Saturday. Bring something interesting along to share with other members. If you don’t wish to bring the items,
- [24.02.04 News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/24-02-04/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 4,2024 [A mixup left the notification of yesterdays monthly meeting in the text that was read in the on-air broadcast] The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m,
- [24.1.27 Show & Tell Report](https://www.ccarc.org.au/24-1-27-show-tell-report/) - On Saturday the 27th January CCARC held its monthly Show & Tell. We had a great roll up and spent a couple of hours sharing stories and technical information about our equipment. The following was shown: Steve VK2SKC showed his two hand-helds a DMR and Dstar. Graham VK2GRA showed his vintage ceramic insulators, He also
- [News 24.01.21](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-01-21/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 21,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site the 6m, D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink, 70 and 23cm services are fully functional. The club Web SDR at Somersby. Websdr.ccarc.org.au
- [News 24.01.14](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-01-14/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 14,2024 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the 6m repeater is currently back on air after some investigative work from Don VK2ZCZ. The D-Star, Rad-Net DMR, 2m Echolink,
- [News 23.12.24](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-12-24/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 24, 2023 The club would like to wish all a happy and enjoyable Christmas season along with some great DX. The club rooms are currently closed and will re-open for the monthly general meeting on January 13. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the 6m repeater is
- [News 23.12.17](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-12-17/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 17, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The club rooms will be closed from December 18 to January 12. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services
- [News 23.12.10](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-12-10/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 10, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The club rooms will be closed from December 18 to January 12. Yesterday we held a highly successful end of year lunch. In addition, at a
- [News 23.12.03](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-12-03/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 3, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, on December 9, we will be holding the Annual December Lunch. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink
- [News 23.11.26](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-11-26/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 26, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday the club held our regular Show & Tell. Next Saturday, December 2, the club will have our final General meeting of the year. The agenda
- [News 23.11.19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-11-19/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 19, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Next Saturday, November 25, the club will have our regular Show & Tell You are welcome to come along and talk about something that interests you.
- [News 2023.11.12](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-2023-11-12/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 12, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fully functional. The 23cm repeater is back on air, linked with
- [News 2023.10.29](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-2023-10-29/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 29, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The results from the examinations held at the beginning of the month have arrived and been distributed to those who sat. Congratulations to those who passed.
- [News 2023.10.22](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-2023-10-22/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 22, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. Next Saturday will be our monthly show & tell. You are welcome to do a presentation or slide-show using our data projector. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby
- [News 2023.10.15](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-2023-10-15/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 15, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Folks may have noticed that there were problems with the relay of last weeks broadcast through VK2RAG, Somersby. Thanks to some analytical troubleshooting from Brad, VK2NMZ
- [News 8.10.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-8-10-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 8, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Last Saturday we had a big roll-up for a combined lecture and show and tell event at the clubhouse. Michael VK2HFN gave us a very informative
- [CCARC ALE Lecture and Show and Tell - 30 September 2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-ale-lecture-and-show-and-tell-30-september-2023/) - Last Saturday we had a big roll-up for a combined lecture and show and tell event at the clubhouse. Michael VK2HFN gave us a very informative lecture about Automatic Link Establishment (ALE). He covered it’s purpose, origin, workings and how to use it with Amateur HF radios. Michael deftly handled the questions from the audience
- [News 1.10.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-1-10-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 1, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. Yesterday the club held a lecture on Automatic Link Establishment along with a general show and tell. Next Saturday, October 7, at 9am the club will
- [News 24.09.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-09-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 24, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. Next Saturday, September 30, the club will be holding a lecture in combination with the monthly Show and Tell. Starting at 11am, the lecture will be given by Michael, VK2HFN, on Automatic Link Establishment
- [News 17.09.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-09-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 17, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. The club will be holding a licence examination session on the morning of Saturday the 7th of October for all levels of licenses. Numbers are strictly
- [NEWS 10.09.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-09-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 10, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fully functional. The 23cm repeater is back on air and is
- [NEWS 03.09.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-03-09-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – September 3, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Last Saturday was the most recent Show and Tell held at the club rooms. We had an enthusiastic group who were enthralled with what was on offer.What
- [NEWS 27.08.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-27-08-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 27, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.On Friday evening, we linked up VK2RAG to listen to the a group of young people from the Australian AirLeague in Salisbury South Australia chat with Warren
- [NEWS 20.08.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-20-08-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 20, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Next Saturday (August 26), the club will be holding an un-themed Show and tell starting at 11am at theKariong club rooms. As always, people are welcome to
- [NEWS 13.08.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-13-08-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 13, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.At the next Business Meeting, in September, the club will be appointing sub-committees. Please considervolunteering and help with the running of your club.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater
- [NEWS 06.08.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-06-08-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – August 5, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Last week, a powerpoint presentation took us on a brief journey on the development of microcontrollers and how functionality has evolved from dedicated hardware to transducers interfaced
- [Introduction To Arduino Lecture / Workshop](https://www.ccarc.org.au/introduction-to-arduino-lecture-workshop/) - Saturday 29th July 2023 saw 12 people attend the CCARC clubhouse for a lecture and workshop introducing the Arduino series of microcontrollers.A Powerpoint presentation took us on a brief journey on the development of microcontrollers and how functionality has evolved from dedicated hardware to transducers interfaced to an Arduino and the functionality provided in software.
- [2023 Annual General Meeting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2023-annual-general-meeting/) - The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, Inc. will take place on the 5th of August at the Clubhouse in Dandaloo Street, Kariong, NSW. There will be a brief General Business Meeting held at 1:00 PM with the Annual General Meeting held immediately after. Please be aware that only current
- [NEWS 30.07.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-30-07-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 30, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Yesterday the club held an Introduction to Arduino workshop, presented by Graham VK2GRA, which waswell attended and received.Congratulations to all those who passed exams at the recent
- [NEWS 23.07.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-07-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 23, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Next Saturday, July 29, the club will be holding a workshop introducing the Arduino microcontroller. Theworkshop will cover the basics and be practically oriented; not delving in
- [NEWS 16.07.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-16-07-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 16, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Due to a lot of interest, the club will be holding a workshop introducing the Arduino microcontroller. Theworkshop will cover the basics and be practically oriented; not
- [NEWS 09.07.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-07-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 9, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.On July 15 we hope to finish up tweaking the triband beam at the clubrooms. To facilitate planning, please email the executive if you are available for
- [NEWS 02.07.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-02-07-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – July 2, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Members are reminded that renewals are due. Membership forms have been sent out and need to becompleted.Last week the club held it’s regular Show and Tell. There
- [IMPORTANT NOTICE](https://www.ccarc.org.au/important-notice/) - Good morning!This is a notification for current club members.As per the recent email sent out:IMPORTANT NOTICE: The annual membership renewal and fees are due on or before the 30th June 2023. Each Member must complete the new renewal form and either deposit the fee into the clubs banking account or cash to one of the
- [Show And Tell 24th June 2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/show-and-tell-24th-june-2023/) - The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club held a very successful Show and Tell event last Saturday at our Kariong clubrooms. The theme was “I made this could you”. Peter kicked off with a display of his Blittzortung lightning detector. Try saying that quickly.! It is a German made SMD kit that use an E and
- [NEWS 25.06.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-06-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 25, 2023 We regret to advise of a Silent Key, Winstone Buffrey VK2BS. Winstone was a long-time member of theCentral Coast Amateur Radio Club and avid radio fan since his teenage years.Winstone passed peacefully at his QTH in Gwandalan surrounded by his family at the young age
- [Club Activity- HF in the park](https://www.ccarc.org.au/club-activity170623/) - The Club’s Education Facilitator Karen VK2AKB along with Nigel VK2NB will be running an education and training session on Saturday the 17th/18th June. So, for a club day, Let’s get out into some fresh air to Mount Penang Gardens. Bring your potable gear and lets see how many DX calls you can gather on the
- [3D Printing](https://www.ccarc.org.au/3d-printing/) - 3D Printing and Amateur Radio go hand in hand. So so many things you can print and have functional within your shack. We've hear comments such as "what will I use a 3d printer for?", "It's not amateur radio related!" Need a new microphone bracket? Print one! A dipole centre? Print one! A stand for
- [NEWS 04.06.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-04-06-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – June 4, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.The Club had yet another successful show and tell at our clubrooms last Saturday. We had a good roll-up of both members and visitors. The event wasn’t
- [CCARC Show and Tell - 27.05.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-show-and-tell-27-05-2023/) - The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club had yet another successful show and tell at our clubrooms on Saturday the 27th May. We had a good roll-up of both members and visitors. This event wasn’t themed so had a good variety of interesting stuff. Ryan kicked the day off with a live presentation of what SDR
- [NEWS 28.05.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-28-05-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 28, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Yesterday the club held its monthly show and tell. More detail in next weeks update.On June 17 and 18, a Foundation and education training weekend is planned
- [NEWS 21.05.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-21-05-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 21, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10:30am. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.Next Saturday, May 28, the club will be holding the monthly Show & Tell. This one will be a general daywith no set topic; so bring along
- [Foundation and education training](https://www.ccarc.org.au/foundation-and-education-training/) - A foundation and education training weekend is planned at the club rooms for the 17th and 18th of June.If you are looking to obtain your amateur radio licence or upgrade your existing licence, reach out to us!The training day will be held on the 17th where our education crew will go over the fundamentals of
- [Show and Tell Saturday 27th May 2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/show-and-tell-saturday-27th-may-2023/) - The CCARC is holding it's next Show and Tell event on Saturday 27th May 2023. This one will be a general show and tell with no theme so bring along whatever you fancy. Members and visitors are welcome at our clubrooms - Dandaloo St Kariong which open at 10:30 with the event starting at 11AM.
- [Mini DX Expedition on 12/05/23](https://www.ccarc.org.au/mini-dx-expedition-on-12-05-23/) - On the 12th of May,VK2GRA (Graham) and VK2FRTS (Ryan) started at Girakool Picnic Area SW of Kariong, NSW, Australia on a “Mini Dx Expedition”. It was a beautiful sunny day with clear blue skies and not a whisper of wind around as we set off from the Picnic Area. Not far down the track VK2FRTS
- [NEWS 14.05.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-14-05-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 14, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. As always, members and visitors are mostwelcome.Yesterdays antenna day had members doing further work on the tri-band beam. It’s going to take just a little more to get it tweaked just right, and open
- [NEWS 07.05.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-07-05-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – May 7, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. As always, members and visitors are mostwelcome.Last week was our bi-monthly Show & Tell. We had objects on display ranging from insulation and earthquality testing through to 60 year old slides of Asia, vintage
- [CCARC 29 April 2023 Show and Tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-29-april-2023-show-and-tell/) - The last Saturday of the month is the CCARC’s regular Show and Tell event and April’s event was a great success. Bob showed us hand cranked Meggers for insulation testing and a low ohms model for earth quality testing. He also showed us an azimuth and elevation antenna rotator and controller that he had reconditioned
- [NEWS 30.04.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-30-04-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 30, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. As always, members and visitors are mostwelcome.The next business meeting will be held at the clubrooms at 1pm on Saturday, May 6. Details have beenemailed to members.Yesterday was the bi-monthly Show and Tell –
- [NEWS 23.04.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-04-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 23, 2023 “It’s how old?” This is the theme of the club’s next “Show &Tell” event from 11am on Saturday, April 29.Bring along something ranging from archaic through to brand spanking new from amateur radio, electronics, computing or completely from left field. Alternately you could display pictures
- [NEWS 16.04.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-16-04-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 16, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. As always, members and visitors are mostwelcome.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional.The club Web SDR at Somersby. Websdr.ccarc.org.au is configured to listen on 6
- [NEWS 09.04.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-04-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 9, 2023 Happy Easter from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club.The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. As always, members and visitors are mostwelcome.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional.The club Web SDR at
- [Easter Long weekend shut down](https://www.ccarc.org.au/easter-long-weekend-shut-down/) - Heads Up! Due to the Easter Long Weekend here in NSW, The clubrooms will be closed on April 8th 2023 and will reopen on Saturday the 15th of April at approx. 10:30 AM.
- [NEWS 02.04.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-02-04-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – April 2, 2023The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. As always, members and visitors are mostwelcome.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional.The club Web SDR at Somersby. Websdr.ccarc.org.au is configured to listen on 6 metres,
- [Beam Antenna Repair Day – Saturday 18th March 2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/beam-antenna-repair-project/) - The CCARC’s 20M, 15M and 10M beam antenna at our clubhouse had developed high SWR so we decided to have a working bee to fix it up. We put the word out and got a very good roll up of willing helpers on a clear warm day. We started the day with a project and
- [They've arrived!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/theyve-arrived/) - They've arrived!Hot off the press!The latest publication from Ron Bertrand VK2DQ"Radio Theory Handbook, Beginner to Advanced 3rd Edition"This will be a great addition to the clubs already extensive book library!
- [rumours that the site is powered by ducks](https://www.ccarc.org.au/rumours-that-the-site-is-powered-by-ducks/) - At the VK2RAG repeater site there are rumours that the site is powered by ducks. It's time we come clean. Meet Delores. The delinquent DMR ducky that watches over the Amateur Radio New South Wales RadNet DMR repeater ensuring that everything keeps on quacking. Delores's main diet consists of tantalum capacitors, grapes and lemonade. #radnet#dmr#ccarclub#quack#gotanygrapes
- [NEWS 26.03.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-03-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 26, 2023The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. As always, members and visitors are mostwelcome.The club sends their best wishes for a speedy recovery to our repeater coordinator, Don VK2ZCZ.Don’t be an April Fool! The next monthly business meeting will be at 1pm
- [Whoa whoa whoa!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/whoa-whoa-whoa/) - Whoa whoa whoa! We're done! A MASSIVE congrats to ticket holder #116! You are the winner of a Fancy Schmancy new RigExpert AA-1500 Antenna Analyser and DX Commander Classic Antenna! (Those who purchased tickets check your ticket numbers!) You lucky duck. Our Crew will be in contact with you soon to make arrangements. Thank you
- [Sign](https://www.ccarc.org.au/sign/) - Whoo! It ain't no drag.... Papas got a brand new ba...SIGN! It's pretty, it's shiny, it's freaking awesome! A MASSIVE shout out to Silverback Kreations for helping us with graphic design and turning a sad sign into a eye catching masterpiece. Justin and team not only re-drew our logo by hand and provided us with
- [NEWS 19.03.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-03-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 19, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. As always, members and visitors are mostwelcome.The CCARC held their antenna workshop yesterday to clean and re-fit their tri-band beam antenna.The club rooms were full of willing participants who were offered pizza in exchange
- [operating portable](https://www.ccarc.org.au/operating-portable/) - operating portable can be a great way to test out your radio and antenna setup, here we have some evening operation using an IC-7O5, Tablet and a MP1 Super Antenna. Reports of very strong US stations and several Japan contacts on various digital modes
- [NEWS 12.03.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-12-03-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 12, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. Next Saturday there will be an antennaworkshop to look at the tri-band beam. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.It’s running! Entries are open for the third Christmas Ham event. On offer are
- [NEWS 05.03.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-05-03-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – March 5, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. On March 18 there will be an antennaworkshop to look at the tri-band beam. As always, members and visitors are most welcome.It’s running! Entries are open for the third Christmas Ham event. On offer
- [Reminder that our raffle kicks off tomorrow!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/reminder-that-our-raffle-kicks-off-tomorrow/) - 1st of March 2023 till 24th March 2023 with 2 bumper prizes!*Important! - This link is NOT available until tomorrow 1/3/23 https://rafflelink.com.au/ccarcmarch *First up with thanks to RF Solutions in Queensland we have a Rigexpert AA-1500 Antenna analyser. The analyser is designed for measuring SWR (standing wave ratio), return loss, cable loss, as well as
- [CCARC Show and Tell 25.02.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-show-and-tell-25-02-2023/) - CCARC held another of our bi-monthly Show and Tell events at our clubhouse on Saturday 25th February 2023. The event was well attended by both members and visitors. The theme this month was "Your favorite collection". Graham kicked it off with something non-radio in the form of his collection of Primus stoves, blowtorches and kerosene
- [Happy Mardi Gras](https://www.ccarc.org.au/happy-mardi-gras/) - Happy Mardi Gras our lovely radio friend's and hope everyone has an amazing night! For the folks staying in Sydney, VK2ROT at 1pm tomorrow is the place to be for the #prideradio net on 438.575 MHz (-5MHz offset 91.5Hz tone) #worldpridesydney2023
- [NEWS 26.02.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-02-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 26, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. Next Saturday will be the monthly businessmeeting, starting at 1pm. Information will be distributed to members by email during the week. There willalso be an antenna workshop on March 18. As always, members and
- [NEWS 19.02.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-02-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 19, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am. Next Saturday will be our regular “Show and Tell”. This month’s theme is “Your Favourite Collection”. Bring along something you like; be it radio,electronic or something completely unrelated that you like. You are welcome
- [Show and Tell - Bring your toys!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/show-and-tell-bring-your-toys/) - Show and Tells are back! Your Favourite Collection - Bring along something you like either Radio / Electronic or something unrelated that you like. You are welcome to do a presentation or slideshow using our data projector if you don't wish to bring along physical item/s Where CCARC Clubhouse - Dandaloo St Kariong When Saturday
- [Interference on the repeater](https://www.ccarc.org.au/interference-on-the-repeater/) - Hello all, Due to recent events of deliberate interference on the repeater. Changes have been made to the analogue repeater configuration. A key up delay has been implemented and this means that you will now be required to hold the PTT button down for over 1/2 Second to activate the repeater. This will be monitored
- [NEWS 12.02.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-12-02-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 12, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The committee are refocusing and realigning the direction of the event and hope to return in 2024.The club will be running the postponed third
- [Morning](https://www.ccarc.org.au/morning/) - Morning ! It's time for a Monday morning game. Here we have pictured a tri-band beam antenna for 10 / 15 / 20M. The Spidey Senses seem to believe this is a Hy-Gain TH-3JRS. For those with a keen eye, what are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below!
- [Do you like playing in the Gigglyhertz?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/do-you-like-playing-in-the-gigglyhertz/) - Do you like playing in the Gigglyhertz? Do you enjoy playing with D-STAR? Are you looking at your 23cm radio thinking "I wish I could use this more" Well! Have we got something cool for you! Coming in 2023... 23cm D-STAR.
- [Those Raffles? They're back!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/those-raffles-theyre-back/) - Christmas holiday seasons done? Bank accounts mildly recovered? Perfect! Those Raffles? They're back! We're excited to announce the postponed 3rd CCARC raffle is coming up! 1st of March 2023 till 24th March 2023 with 2 bumper prizes! First up with thanks to RF Solutions in Queensland we have a Rigexpert AA-1500 Antenna analyser. The analyser
- [Books](https://www.ccarc.org.au/books/) - Looking at adding some amateur radio related books to your collection? Maybe you're thinking about learning more on this amazing hobby? The Clubrooms have an absolutely amazing repository of books available for members, as well as a range of books for sale.
- [NEWS 05.02.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-05-02-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – February 5, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The committee are refocusing and realigning the direction of the event and hope to return in 2024.The club will be running the postponed third
- [February General Business Meeting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/february-general-business-meeting/) - The Club will be holding the February General Business Meeting tomorrow at 13:00hrs. Members and visitors welcome. We plan to cover the standard executive and sub-committee reports. We will acknowledge the passing and legacy of Bob VK2ZAR, and his valued contributions to the CCARC. This meeting will be longer due to correspondence and reports covering
- [NEWS 29.01.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-29-01-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 29, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The committee are refocusing and realigning the direction of the event and hope to return in 2024.The third “Christmas Ham” will be run in
- [NEWS 22.01.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-22-01-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 22, 2023 We have the sad news of a Silent Key. Bob, VK2ZAR passed away peacefully last Sunday in Cherrybrook.Bob had been an integral member of the Central Coast Amateur Radio club as well as a life member ofWICEN. Vale Bob, VK2ZAR.The club rooms at Kariong are
- [D-Star](https://www.ccarc.org.au/d-star-2/) - Hello! Previously we mentioned the D-Star repeater had been experiencing some issues. Our trained crew of monkeys have attended the repeater site, threw around bananas, turned the repeater off and back on again (amongst other things) and all is good in the world. The repeater system has now returned to its regular programming https://vk2rag.dstargateway.org/ Cheers
- [NEWS 15.01.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-15-01-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 15, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong are open on Saturdays from 10am.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The committee are refocusing and realigning the direction of the event and hope to return in 2024.The third “Christmas Ham” will be run in
- [NEWS 08.01.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-08-01-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 8, 2023 The club rooms at Kariong re-open on Saturday, January 14 from 10am.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The group are refocusing and realigning thedirection of the event and hope to return in 2024.The third “Christmas Ham” event has been postponed
- [NEWS 01.01.2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-01-01-2023/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – January 1, 2023 The club wishes you all the very best for a safe and DX-full new year.The club rooms at Kariong are closed for Christmas/New Year, re-opening on January 14.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The group are refocusing and realigning thedirection
- [NEWS 25.12.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-25-12-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 25, 2022 The club wishes you all the very best for a safe and joyful festive season.The club rooms at Kariong are closed for the Christmas/New Year, re-opening on January 14.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The group are refocusing and realigning
- [NEWS 18.12.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-18-12-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 18, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are closed for the Christmas/New Year, re-opening on January 14.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The group are refocusing and realigning thedirection of the event and hope to return in 2024.The third “Christmas Ham” event
- [Mayham 2023 Cancellation](https://www.ccarc.org.au/mayham-2023-cancellation/) - The CCARC regretfully announces the postponement of MayHam for 2023. Due to a number of economic and logistical factors beyond our control, the event has been delayed to 2024. We hope to see you back again in 2024, and we thank everyone for their patience and understanding. The CCARC Executive Team.
- [Winner Winner Spec-An Dinner!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/winner-winner-spec-an-dinner/) - Today the lucky winner for our first Christmas Ham Raffle collected their new toy!A Shiny new Siglent 1.5Ghz Spectrum Analyser W/ tracking generator.Safe to say they're pretty excited to play with it.Congrats Andy!(we make no apologies for the pun)
- [NEWS 27.11.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-27-11-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 27, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday from 10:30am.Congratulations to Andy, VK2AAK, the winner of the first Christmas Ham event – a Siglent SpectrumAnalyser. The second event ends at midday on December 9. You can find out more from our web page orsocial
- [News 11.12.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-11-12-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 11, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are currently closed for the Christmas/New Year break. They will re-open onJanuary 14.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The group are refocusing and realigning thedirection of the event and hope to return in 2024.The second
- [Third Christmas Ham Raffle Postponed](https://www.ccarc.org.au/third-christmas-ham-raffle-postponed/) - In consultation with the Club's Committee and Executive team, The decision has been made to postpone the third Christmas ham raffle for the Rig Expert AA-1500 Antenna Analyser and DX Commander Classic antenna system. We understand some may have been looking forward for this raffle to wind up the year, The raffle has not been
- [NEWS 04.12.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-04-12-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – December 4, 2022 The last day that club rooms at Kariong will be open is this Saturday at 10:30am. They will be then be closed for the Christmas New Year break, re-opening on January 14.Mayham for 2023 has been postponed and will not be run. The group are
- [This Saturday Business Meeting has been cancelled.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/this-saturday-business-meeting-has-been-cancelled/) - Hello! A Heads up -This Saturday Business Meeting has been cancelled. The December meeting will be amalgamated and combined into the first business meeting to be held on the 4th of February 2023 at 1300hrs. If there are any urgent pressing matters, we ask that you raise with the executive team directly, else it can
- [Only 3 days to go!!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/only-3-days-to-go/) - Only 3 days to go!! Remember our 3D printer raffle is up next! Have you grabbed your ticket yet? This is perfect for your shack or even your local club! Building or maintaining repeaters? this is the perfect item for you! www.rafflelink.com.au/ccarcxmas22-1. Siglent SSA3015X Plus with Tracking Generator. The Siglent SSA3015X Plus is an advanced,
- [NEWS 20.11.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-20-11-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 20, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday from 10:30am.The first of the Club’s “Christmas Ham” events ends at midday on November 24; with the second starting on November 25, ending at midday on December 9. You can find out more from our web
- [NEWS 13.11.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-13-11-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 13, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday from 10:30am.The first of the Club’s “Christmas Ham” events kicked off on November 10 and will end at midday on November 24. You can find out more from our web page or social media.On November 26,
- [NEWS 06.11.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-06-11-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – November 6, 2022 We have been advised of the sad news that David, VK2NU has become Silent Key.David was a member of the Central Coast and Westlakes clubs and was a great operator, avidContester and SOTA advocate. David could often be found playing with DMR, D-Star or trekkingthrough
- [What Powers your shack](https://www.ccarc.org.au/what-powers-your-shack/) - CCARC held another successful show and tell event at our clubhouse last Saturday the 29th of October. The theme for this month's event was "What Powers your shack". We had all the tables in the clubhouse covered in interesting gear bought in by members. Equipment ranged from homebrew power supplies, commercial PSUs, Bench Power supplies,
- [We’re getting excited!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/were-getting-excited/) - We’re getting excited! 3 Bumper Christmas Ham raffles coming up!The First Raffle will be a Brand new SIGLENT SSA3015X Plus Spectrum Analyzer + Tracking Generator, 9kHz~1.5GHz range valued at $1975.This raffle will run from Thursday 10th November until Thursday 24th of November. The Second Raffle will be a shiny FlashForge Guider IIS V2 3D Printer
- [NEWS 30.10.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-30-10-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 30, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Next Saturday will be the regular monthly business meeting starting at 1pm. Information will be distributed this week to members by email.Yesterday was the regular “Show & Tell” day with the focus this month on “What
- [It's here it's here it's here!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/its-here-its-here-its-here/) - It's here it's here it's here! Introducing Raffle number #2 in our Christmas Ham Raffle! Tickets are incredibly limited. Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for all the details! Win yourself a brand new Flashforge Guider IIs and 6 rolls of Filament. Merry Christmas! #amateurradio#flashforge#ccarclub
- [NEWS 23.10.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-10-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 23, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.Last week, the club held a successful Picnic & Portable day at Terrigal Haven that was attended by approximately twenty hams from CCARC and HADARC, making the most of a perfect spring day and seaside location.Contacts were
- [Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Terrigal Portable Picnic Report](https://www.ccarc.org.au/central-coast-amateur-radio-club-terrigal-portable-picnic-report/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Terrigal Portable Picnic Report[Provided by Graham VK2GRA] The CCARC held an event on Saturday the 15th at Terrigal Haven combining Radio and a picnic. The event was designed to ramp things up after all of us had been cooped up due to the Covid lockdowns. Invitations were issued and about
- [We weren't messing about when we said](https://www.ccarc.org.au/we-werent-messing-about-when-we-said/) - We weren't messing about when we said we had some cool things coming :) Introducing the #rigexpert AA-1500 and #dxcommander classic vertical antenna. And!The #siglent 1.5ghz spectrum analyser. We've got 1 more to arrive which will be our #flashforge #guiderIIs 3D printing bundle. So so so good. These raffles are happening!You gotta be in it
- [Christmas Ham Raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/christmas-ham-raffle/) - Hello friends, Remember us? We’re the CCARC. you might remember us from previous raffles such as “Win a Yaesu FT-DX10”, “Win an ICOM IC-9700” and most recently “Win an ICOM IC-7300 and DX Commander Classic antenna” We are back now with some really cool news and announcements. TL;DR: 3 Raffles being run from Mid-November onwards
- [NEWS 16.10.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-16-10-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 16, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.Yesterday the club held a successful Picnic & Portable day at Terrigal Haven.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. Brand Meister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are
- [Portable and Picnic Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/portable-and-picnic-day/) - The CCARC is holding a “Portable and Picnic” day held at Terrigal Haven on October 15 between 11:30am and 4:00pm. Members, family, and visiting or prospective hams are more than welcome. We will gather at Terrigal Haven; on the hill behind the boat ramp near the shops. There is concrete path access. This is an
- [NEWS 09.10.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-10-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday, but this Saturday, there will be a “Portable and Picnic” day held at Terrigal Haven on October 15 between 11:30am and 4:00pm. Members, family, and visiting or prospective hams are more than welcome. We will gather on the hill behind
- [NEWS 02.10.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-02-10-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – October 2, 2022 We start this week with the sad news of a Silent Key. Long time member Ross Mudie passed on September 23 leaving behind his wife Sue, sons Sam and Peter, and grandchildren Cameron, Emily and Hamish. Ross was a founding member of the CCARC and
- [NEWS 25.09.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-25-09-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – 25 September, 2022The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. The D-star systems have had their connection timetable now incudes the Monday morningInternational D-Star net, Wednesday AR Newsline and Sunday WIA news.
- [Just a reminder](https://www.ccarc.org.au/just-a-reminder/) - Hello everybody, Just a reminder for your input regarding the end of year raffle. We REALLY need your feedback. Please please! With an average view rate these posts being over 500 people and we've only had 30~ replies back makes things rather difficult to work with. We'd love to make this work and i'm sure
- [NEWS 18.09.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-18-09-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – 18 September, 2022 The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. The D-star systems have had their connection timetable updated to include the Monday morning International D-Star net, Wednesday AR Newsline and
- [NEWS 11.09.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-11-09-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News – 11 September, 2022The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. The D-star systems have had their connection timetable updated to include the Monday morning International D-Star net, Wednesday AR Newsline and Sunday
- [final raffle of the year](https://www.ccarc.org.au/final-raffle-of-the-year/) - Hello everybody, It is time to start thinking about our final raffle of the year. We think a theme of “Christmas Ham” is appropriate being that it will be run towards the end of the year and a word play on our hobby. In saying that, we’d like to open to suggestions of what would
- [NEWS 04.09.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-04-09-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional, and changes to how the D-star systems are connected have been posted to social media. Brand Meister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are still
- [Morse Key](https://www.ccarc.org.au/morse-key/) - WW2 surplus Bakelite base mounted on round metal base. It has a large heavy metal base which is a sort of chrome finish. The ID on the base is Key WT, 8 amp, No.2. There are 3 bridges on the key ,very squareish . Both the end bridges have platinum contacts as it says in
- [Kenwood power/SWR meter Model SW-200](https://www.ccarc.org.au/kenwood-power-swr-meter-model-sw-200/) - This meter has facilities to connect up to 3 remote mounted sensor elements and plug into 5 pin DIN connectors on the rear. The Module I have is an SWC-2 with a frequency range of 140 - 450 Mhz. It can be used without 12 volts connected and this limits the device to reading average
- [Bird  “43”  Thruline Watt Meter  Plug-in Elements determine the power and Frequency](https://www.ccarc.org.au/bird-43-thruline-watt-meter-plug-in-elements-determine-the-power-and-frequency/) - The meter is at the top and has 3 scales. they are not linear but are expanded on the left and compressed to the right. the scales are 0-30 watts, 0-50 Watts and 0-100 watts. The element determines the multiplier of the scale. The base unit I purchased from a re-seller at ARNSW trash and
- [NEWS 28.08.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-28-08-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. Brand Meister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are still on the sick list.The club has a Web SDR at Somersby. Websdr.ccarc.org.au is configured to
- [Friday Funday!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/friday-funday/) - As we close out the week, what interesting things did you get up to? Here is a small Friday afternoon task of installing a Bluetooth module into a #icomaustralia ID-5100A Transceiver. This pairs perfectly with the RS-MS1A Software on your phone / tablet device. A 10 minute installation and highly recommend. amateurradio #icomid5100 #dstar #hamradio
- [Sent into us today:](https://www.ccarc.org.au/sent-into-us-today/) - Jaye, VK2QRZ operating Portable at Mount George near Vacy in NSW.350m~ ASL.His rig of choice was the #yaesu FT-817 and a PAC-12 Multiband HF antenna.We have several members who really enjoy getting out and about portable.Kinda need to do that more...Did you hear him today calling out?Let us know!😎🤘
- [Show and Tell Saturday](https://www.ccarc.org.au/show-and-tell-saturday/) - An initiative was started to try and make the club rooms not look as deserted as they have been lately thanks to the pandemic. Show & Tell Saturday - Scheduled for the last Saturday of each month will be open for members and visitors to bring along any items of interest to show, display and
- [23](https://www.ccarc.org.au/23-2/) - 23 on 23...It's coming up tomorrow... Do you or your local club take part in it?Does your local area have any 23cm activity?Let us know in the comments! #1296mhz #23onthe23rd #amateurradio #gigahertzandbeyond
- [CCARC NEWS 21.08.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-21-08-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThe club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. Brand Meister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are still on the sick list.The club has a Web SDR at Somersby. Websdr.ccarc.org.au is configured to listen
- [Winners are grinners!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/winners-are-grinners/) - Today, the lucky winner of raffle number 3 picked up the prize!The DX Commander Classic Vertical Antenna and the ICOM IC-7300. The comments made were he only has a single QRP radio and had been considering getting this exact setup. One very happy camper indeed! We hope you enjoy your new toys and that it
- [NEWS 14.08.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-14-08-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThe club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due.Yesterday the club held its Annual General Meeting. Thank you to the outgoing team; welcome to the incoming team and keep up the great work to those continuing.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site,
- [RAFFLE  WINNER](https://www.ccarc.org.au/raffle-winner/) - And it's done! A MASSIVE congrats to J, Kerwin. The winner of the third series of Quick Fire Raffles. You have won the new fancy DX Commander Classic HF Vertical Antenna AND the ICOM IC-7300. We hope you get many years of enjoyment from your prize and hope to hear you on the bands. The
- [Annual General Meeting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/annual-general-meeting/) - Hello everyone! A Friendly reminder, The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, Inc. will take place at 13h00 (1 p.m.) on the 13th of August at the Clubhouse in Dandaloo Street, Kariong, NSW. The nomination form has been distributed to members for all positions of the executive and committee. The
- [NEWS 07.08.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-07-08-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due.Yesterday the club held its monthly general meeting at the cafe at Mount Penang Gardens. The day started with a multi-transmitter fox hunt, followed by lunch, the meeting and some portable HF
- [That's a wrap!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/thats-a-wrap/) - That's a wrap! All allocated tickets for the 3rd raffle have now been sold! The Raffle is now closed. Thank you to all those who have participated and jumped in for your chance to win. As per our permit rules, the raffle will be drawn at 12:00 PM next Thursday. Make sure you check in
- [99 tickets left](https://www.ccarc.org.au/99-tickets-left/) - If you're having shack problems I feel bad for you son... we've got 99 tickets left that could be won! 8 Days in and we're almost out! This has been really popular and no doubt several are excited to see how this drawer goes! If you haven't purchased yours yet, you may miss out! The
- [NEWS 31.07.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-31-07-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThe club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due.Depending on the weather, the next General Meeting will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 6 at the cafe at Mount Penang Gardens. The day will start with a multi-transmitter fox hunt
- [The long awaited third and final raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/the-long-awaited-third-and-final-raffle/) - The long awaited third and final raffle is here and will begin at 12:00 AM the 28th of July. **Buy your Tickets here!!** https://rafflelink.com.au/ccarc3 **This Link is NOT active until the 28th of July, you’ll need to wait** What a bumper of a line up! The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club is proud to host
- [NEWS 24.07.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-07-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThe club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due.The next General Meeting will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 6; while the Annual General Meeting will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 13. Details will be emailed to members.The
- [**Only 2 days left to go!!**](https://www.ccarc.org.au/only-2-days-left-to-go/) - **Only 2 days left to go!!** Win a ICOM IC-9700! Have you got your tickets yet? Raffle is live till 12:00 PM 21st July. **Buy your tickets here:**https://www.rafflelink.com.au/ccarc2 Be the talk of the town, work some satellites, chat on SSB, Maybe key up the 23cm repeater you have in your area? This amazing rig covers
- [NEWS 17.07.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-07-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThe club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due.The next General Meeting will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 6; while the Annual General Meeting will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 13. Details will be emailed to members.The
- [NEWS 10.07.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-07-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due. The next General Meeting will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 6; while the Annual General Meeting will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 13. Details will be emailed
- [Repeater Repair](https://www.ccarc.org.au/repeater-repair/) - Last week we were made aware our friends north VK2AWX Hunter Radio Group missed out on the Amateur Radio New South Wales and Wireless Institute of Australia weekly news broadcast.Once made aware of it, our repeater gurus investigated the issue and found the root cause to be a dry joint which has now been repaired.The
- [12 Hours to go till our second quick fire raffle begins!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/12-hours-to-go-till-our-second-quick-fire-raffle-begins/) - 12 Hours to go till our second quick fire raffle begins! Tickets on sale from midnight. Be the talk of the town, work some satellites, chat on SSB, Maybe key up the 23cm repeater you have in your area? This amazing rig covers 23cm, 70cm and 2m FM, SSB and Digital modes. The IC-9700 allows
- [Winner Winner!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/winner-winner/) - Winner Winner! some form of protein based dinner... (Chicken.. Tofu.. you get the idea) Jayson VK1JA with his new Yaesu FT-DX10 he won in CCARC's first raffle.A very happy camper indeed! Congrats!Our next raffle for a new ICOM IC-9700 will begin on the 7th of July.Tickets are $5 each! Keep an eye on our page
- [NEWS 03.07.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-03-07-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThe club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due. The club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, August 13 at 1pm. Details will be emailed to members.Congratulations to Jayson M who is the winner of the FTDX-10 raffle. The
- [Central Coast ARC representing and supporting neighbouring clubs.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/central-coast-arc-representing-and-supporting-neighbouring-clubs/) - Central Coast ARC representing and supporting neighbouring clubs. Tonight a small number of club members attended HADARC #vk2ma for an incredibly interesting and insightful talk from Brett Savill on the development and evolution of the telecommunications industry's. Wow, just wow. Brett Savill is the CEO of Quantify Technology, an ASX-listed smart home automation business. Prior to that,
- [**3 days to go!!**](https://www.ccarc.org.au/3-days-to-go/) - If you're not keen on being in the running for this awesome unit, that's cool.. we've got another 2 raffles incoming that might sweeten the deal. Buy your tickets here! *** https://www.rafflelink.com.au/ccarc1 *** The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club is proud to host a series of short online raffles and provide amateurs across the nation
- [NEWS 26.06.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-06-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThe club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due. The monthly General meeting will be held at the clubrooms at 1pm Next Saturday. And visitors are welcome. The Annual General Meeting will be in August.The club is running raffle which closes
- [NEWS 19.06.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-06-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThe club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday. Members are reminded that Annual Membership is now due.The club is running raffle which closes on June 30. For information on prizes and terms and conditions, please follow the “raffle” link on the club web page – ccarc.org.au.At the VK2RAG Somersby
- [QRPGuys KD1JV CW code trainer build](https://www.ccarc.org.au/qrpguys-kd1jv-cw-code-trainer-build/) - Following on from the 1940’s straight key refurbishment, it was time to finally build up the small code trainer I have had sitting in my drawer for over 12 months. This little unit is great to practice both sending and receiving CW. The speed is variable from 5 wpm upwards if you can keep up
- [Experimenting with different antenna](https://www.ccarc.org.au/experimenting-with-different-antenna/) - Experimenting with different antenna configurations is all a part of being an effective operator. Sure having long wires resonant on every band sitting up incredibly high would be considered the near optimum gold standard. But what if you can't do that? What if you're incredibly limited with space available? What if you don't have a
- [Raffles Raffles Raffles!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/raffles-raffles-raffles/) - Get ready people's!The CCARC will be running not one... or two but three quick fire raffles! With the first to begin next week! You gotta be in it to win it! Are you keen on a Yaesu FT-DX10? Of course you are! Tickets will be made available for $5 each and are processed online or
- [NEWS 12.06.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-12-06-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.Given the popularity of the raffle at Mayham, the club is looking to run another raffle. Details will be made available on the club’s website and social media pages in the coming days.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net
- [Another day...](https://www.ccarc.org.au/another-day/) - Another day...Another park! Today we are seeing VKFF-2005.Tuggerah Nature Reserve. Such MoistMany mozziesWow. Thanks to Brad VK2NMZ for providing a few snaps 😎
- [NEWS 05.06.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-05-06-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News The club rooms at Kariong are open every Saturday.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. We are looking at some issues with the 6 metre repeater and Brand Meister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are still having problems.The club
- [Circa 1940 Morse Training Key restoration](https://www.ccarc.org.au/circa-1940-morse-training-key-restoration/) - Circa 1940 Morse Training Key restoration The original scope of this project was that I was approached by a local Air League Squadron, as some of the cadets had shown an interested in obtaining their morse code badge and overall wanting to have a better understanding of where it originated from. I was thinking of
- [Summit Sunday!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/summit-sunday/) - Okay, so it's not a summit but a VKFF Park!VKFF-1340 to be exact! 40 Meters was a challenge with a large amount of QSB. Brad, VK2NMZ had some great success netting nearly 25 contacts in under an hour, including a ZL booming across the water and some bonus park to parks. Just as Brad was
- [NEWS 29.05.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-29-05-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThank you to everyone who attended Mayham. If you have not already done so, please visit “tiny.cc/ccarc” on the web and fill in a survey to let us know how we did. This survey will close at the end of May. The club will hold its monthly business meeting next
- [NEWS 22.05.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-22-05-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News Thank you to everyone who attended Mayham. If you have not already done so, please visit “tiny.cc/ccarc” on the web and fill in a survey to let us know how we did.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. Brand Meister
- [NEWS 15.05.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-15-05-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News Thank you to everyone who attended Mayham. If you have not already done so, please visit “tiny.cc/ccarc” on the web and fill in a survey to let us know how we did.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. Brand Meister
- [NEWS 08.05.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-08-05-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsThank you to everyone who attended Mayham last weekend. Please visit “tiny.cc/ccarc” on the web and fill in a survey to let us know how we did.At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fullyfunctional. Brand Meister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP
- [Covid-19 notice](https://www.ccarc.org.au/covid-19-notice/) - Hello all, Unfortunately, one of the attendees who was at the Mayham Event on Sunday has advised they have tested positive for COVID-19 via Rapid Antigen Test. We ask that you please be on the lookout for symptoms. COVID-19 symptoms and how it spreads - https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/testing/symptoms and, if unsure, take a RAT (Rapid Antigen Test)
- [Mayham](https://www.ccarc.org.au/mayham/) - Hello Hello! What a weekend. With Multi Transmitter Fox Hunts & the Meet and Greet on Saturday and the main event on Sunday, Gerard VK2IO came in first with a lightning fast speed for 47 minutes for 4 transmitters Peter VK2PR close behind locating them in 1hr 11 mins. Gerard Walked away with a deluxe
- [NEWS 30.04.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-01-05-2022/) - Mayham is Tomorrow! Fox hunts and the meet and greet happened today.Pre-sales at the Rose St gate start at 8am and gates open at 8:30. Remember that if you pre-purchase yourentry online, you get to skip the queues.For the raffle terms and conditions and much more information on Mayham, including how to pre-pay entry to
- [Fox Hunt update](https://www.ccarc.org.au/fox-hunt-update/) - I know I know... We've covered off Fox Hunts a few times but some information for the day to allow you to prepare including the frequencies! General rules of the game: 1) Do not be a fool. 2) Members of the CentralCoast Amateur Radio Club (CCARC) will be delegates for the event. 3) Please ensure
- [NEWS 24.04.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-04-2022/) - Mayham is next Sunday! Along with a great range of traders, exhibitors, lectures, car boot sales and examinations for both Australian and US Qualifications; there will also be fox hunts and a Meet & Greet on the Saturday.An MMDVM hotspot will also be on offer as first prize in the fox hunt, which is now
- [NEWS 17.04.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-04-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsIt’s only two weeks to Mayham on Sunday May 1. Along with a great range of traders, exhibitors, lectures, car boot sales and examinations for both Australian and US Qualifications; there will also be fox hunts and a Meet & Greet on the Saturday.An MMDVM hotspot will also be on
- [Some important info for the upcoming Mayham event!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/some-important-info-for-the-upcoming-mayham-event/) - We need to say it Whilst not currently mandatory, face masks are encouraged on the day. as well as the use of hand sanitizer and keeping 1.5 Meters apart. These requirements may change at any time as per current NSW public health orders. COVID-19 Safety Plan
- [NEWS 10.04.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-04-2022/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club NewsIt’s only three weeks to Mayham. Sunday May 1. Along with a great range of traders, exhibitors, lectures, and examinations for both Australian and US Qualifications; there will also be fox hunts and a Meet & Greet on the Saturday. This years raffle has some great prizes. While there will
- [Coming to Mayham this year?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/coming-to-mayham-this-year/) - Coming to Mayham this year? The team have been working in the background for alternative payment solutions and to the tune of Dora singing to Boots "We did it!" Yay! Not only do we have Cash and EFTPOS facilities at both the General entry gate and for our traders / car boot sales. BUT! We're
- [So, about these fox hunts?!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/so-about-these-fox-hunts/) - So, about these fox hunts?! You know how we spoke about a single transmitter hunt? Yeah… Well that's not gonna happen anymore. What's better than a single transmitter pedestrian hunt? No, it's not a shrubbery. (I do like the laurels particularly) It's a multi transmitter hunt! We have not one.. but wait there's more! Four
- [NEWS 03.04.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-03-04-2022/) - Mayham, on Sunday May 1, is less than a month away! Along with a great range of traders, exhibitors, lectures,and examinations for both Australian and US Qualifications; there will also be fox hunts and a Meet & Greet onthe Saturday.This years raffle has some great prizes. While there will be tickets available at the event,
- [NEWS 27.03.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-27-03-2022/) - Mayham is nearly upon us; on the 1st of May. Examinations will be held for both Australian and USQualifications. This years raffle as some great prizes. While there will be tickets available at the event, all online tickets have already been snapped up. • First place prize is a Yaesu FTDX10 • Second place prize
- [Fox Hunts Fox Hunts Fox Hunts!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/fox-hunts-fox-hunts-fox-hunts/) - We are a go for some 2 Meter ARDF on Saturday the 30th April. The teams have 3 hunts planned at this present point in time with some juicy prizes in tow. 1x Single transmitter pedestrian1x Short mobile hunt1x Long mobile but. The good news!: The Crew are looking into the feasibility of running a
- [Antenna analysers!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/antenna-analysers/) - An interesting topic!Do you use any analysers in your shack?Maybe portable out in the field?With such a large range of cost effective solutions for very person out there, these devices are a critical component to anybody’s home shack.Building your own antenna? Use the analyser to fine tune your desired frequency to squeeze out that extra
- [John Moyle Memorial Field Day 2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/john-moyle-memorial-field-day-2022/) - John Moyle Memorial Field Day 2022 - did you enter? Were you operating home or portable? Here we have Brad VK2NMZ and Luke VK2HMI operating a portable station from VKFF-0550 at Crackneck Lookout. It was great time operating and comparing the performance characteristics of different antenna configurations and getting a few contacts in of course!
- [NEWS 20.03.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-20-03-2022/) - Mayham is less than two months away, on the 1st of May. Examinations will be held for both Australian and US Qualifications. Tickets in the raffle are $5 each and a limited number are currently available online at mayham.org.au. Online ticket sales will close at 12pm on May 1; one hour before the draw. Unfortunately
- [NEWS 13.03.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-13-03-2022/) - This weekend, the club is hosting training and examinations. We wish all the best to those sitting exams. Next week there will be a special general meeting to consider changes to standing orders. Details have been emailed to members. Please make yourselves familiar with them. Mayham is less than two months away, on the 1st
- [Huge news time!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/huge-news-time/) - It's coming! Huge news time! Mayham 2022 is creeping up quickly. The CCARC Mayham 2022 Online Raffle is almost ready to go! For the first time we are opening up the raffle to nearly all of VK. (Sorry Victoria and ACT crew... Permits say no.. we really wanted too though!) With 3 cracker prizes up
- [NEWS 06.03.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-06-03-2022/) - Next weekend, the club will be hosting training and examinations. As such we will be looking at an outing of some description. On the 19th of February there will be a special general meeting to consider changes to standing orders. Details have been emailed to members. Please make yourselves familiar with them. Mayham is scheduled
- [NEWS 27.02.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-27-02-2022/) - The club club rooms are open again subject to the state health orders. Members please note that next weeks meeting will be a special general meeting to consider changes to the constitution. Similarly on the 19th of February there will be a special general meeting to consider changes to standing orders. Details have been emailed,
- [NEWS 20.02.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-20-02-2022/) - The club club rooms are open again subject to the state health orders. Members please note tat next months meeting will be a special general meeting to consider changes to the constitution. Details have been emailed, please make yourselves familiar with them. Mayham is scheduled for the first of May, 2022. Expressions of interest for
- [NEWS 13.02.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-13-02-2022/) - The club club rooms are open again subject to the state health orders. Mayham is scheduled for the first of May, 2022. Expressions of interest for those wishing to give a lecture are most welcome. Please contact Col VK2ZCO by email to ccarc@ccarc.org.au, for further information. At the VK2RAG Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net
- [NEWS 06.02.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-06-02-2022/) - The club club rooms are open again subject to the state health orders. Yesterday saw our first general meeting of the year followed by a planning meeting for Mayham, which is scheduled for the first of May, 2022. Expressions of interest for those wishing to give a lecture are most welcome. Please contact Col VK2ZCO
- [NEWS 30.01.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-30-01-2022/) - The club club rooms are closed until February 5 due to the rapid onset of the omicron variant of Covid-19. This strain spreads easily and can be caught by vaccinated people. This decision has been taken reluctantly but the increased risk of transmission makes it a prudent step in the public interest. Month-end exams have
- [NEWS 23.01.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-01-2022/) - The club club rooms are closed until February 5 due to the rapid onset of the omicron variant of Covid-19. Thisstrain spreads easily and can be caught by vaccinated people. This decision has been taken reluctantly but theincreased risk of transmission makes it a prudent step in the public interest. Month-end exams have likewise beencancelled.
- [NEWS 16.01.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-16-01-2022/) - The club club rooms areclosed until February 5 due to the rapid onset of the omicron variant of Covid-19. Thisstrain spreads easily and can be caught by vaccinated people. This decision has been taken reluctantly but theincreased risk of transmission makes it a prudent step in the public interest. Month-end exams have likewise beencancelled. Planning
- [NEWS 09.01.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-01-2022/) - The club executive have taken the decision to keep the club rooms closed until February 5 due to the rapid onsetof the omicron variant of Covid-19. This strain spreads easily and can be caught by vaccinated people. Thisdecision has been taken reluctantly but the increased risk of transmission makes it a prudent step in the
- [Clubhouse remain closed](https://www.ccarc.org.au/clubhouse-remain-closed/) - The Executive Committee of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, Inc. has decided that the Clubhouse remain closed until Saturday 5 February due to the rapid onset of the omicron variant of Covid-19. This strain spreads easily and can be caught by vaccinated people. This decision has been taken reluctantly but the increased risk of
- [NEWS 02.01.2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-02-01-2022/) - The club rooms will re-open next Saturday subject to the health orders. Planning is well under way for Mayham, which is scheduled for the first of May, 2022. At the Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fully functional. BrandMeister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are still having problems.
- [NEWS 26.12.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-12-2021/) - The club rooms will re-open on January 8 next year subject to the health orders. Planning is well under way for Mayham, which is scheduled for the first of May, 2022. At the Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fully functional. BrandMeister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are
- [NEWS 19.12.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-12-2021/) - The club rooms will re-open on January 8 next year. Planning is well under way for Mayham, which is scheduled for the first of May, 2022. At the Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fully functional. BrandMeister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are still having problems. The club
- [Clubroom Break!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/clubroom-break/) - Wow! What a ride 2021 has been!We'd like to thank all of our members and followers for their support during this year. This Saturday, the 18th of December will be the last day the clubrooms will be open allowing our team to have a well deserved break. We'll open back up again on Saturday the
- [NEWS 12.12.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-12-12-2021/) - Next Saturday will be the last Saturday that the club will be open for the year, re-opening on January 8 next year.Mayham is scheduled for the first of May, 2022 and planning is well under way. At the Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fully functional. BrandMeister DMR and
- [NEWS 05.12.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-05-12-2021/) - The club is open subject to the health order restrictions and this Saturday is the monthly business meeting startingat 1pm. Remote connection details have been distributed via email to members. Mayham is scheduled for the first of May, 2022 and planning is well under way. At the Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and
- [NEWS 28.11.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-28-11-2021/) - The club is open subject to the health order restrictions. At the Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR and 2m Echolink services are fully functional. BrandMeister DMR and 70cm Echolink and IRLP are still having problems. Thanks to the efforts and commitment of Bob VK2AOR and Dave VK2KFU, the daily morning tea net continueson
- [NEWS 21.11.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-21-11-2021/) - The club is again open subject to the health order restrictions. Yesterday the club held an examination day. We wish the candidates all the best.Next Saturday will be a “Show and Tell Day”. Bring along your projects to talk about them, whether they befinished or not. At the Somersby repeater site, the D-Star, Rad-Net DMR
- [NEWS 14.11.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-14-11-2021/) - The club is again open subject to the health order restrictions. On November 20, we will be holding an examination day coinciding with an outing for the rest of us. While D-Star and Rad-Net DMR repeaters are fully functional, the club’s Brand Meister DMR repeater is stillhaving problems. Echolink and IRLP is back on the
- [NEWS 07.11.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-07-11-2021/) - The club is again open but subject to the health order restrictions. Our November general meeting was held yesterday. We will be holding an examination day on November 20coinciding with an outing for the rest of us. While D-Star and Rad-Net DMR repeaters are fully functional, the club’s Brand Meister DMR repeater is stillhaving problems.
- [NEWS 31.10.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-31-10-2021/) - The club is again open but subject to the health order restrictions. The next general meeting will be held on November 6, beginning at 1pm. Details will be emailed to membersduring the coming week. Thanks to the efforts of our repeater team, Echolink and IRLP are again functional on 2 metres at VK2RAG,Somersby. There are
- [NEWS 24.10.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-10-2021/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News The club is again open but subject to the health order restrictions. The daily morning tea net continues. A massive thanks go out to Bob VK2AOR and Dave VK2KFU for runningthese nets. You will be sure to learn a little piece of history each day. Adrian VK2ABS our youngest
- [NEWS 17.10.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-10-2021/) - We held our first day open for some months yesterday, thank you to the members who attended and followed thehealth order. It’s good to be back. The daily morning tea net continues. A massive thanks go out to Bob and Dave for running these nets, you willbe sure to learn a little piece of history
- [CLUBHOUSE REOPENING](https://www.ccarc.org.au/clubhouse-reopening/) - NSW will start to reopen for the fully vaccinated (two doses) or those with a medical exception from Monday 11 October, and you’ll need to carry proof of vaccination with you. This means that after an incredibly long time, our clubroom doors will open back up as of Saturday the 16th of October! That's right!
- [NEWS 10.10.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-10-2021/) - With the current government health orders changing this week we expect to open the clubrooms on October 16th.Email has been sent to to club members explaining the rules that we have to follow in order to open up, andfurther updates will be sent if there are changes to the rules. The daily morning tea net
- [NEWS 03.10.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-03-10-2021/) - With the current government health orders extended, the clubrooms will remain closed for access until furthernotice. This topic was discussed in yesterdays monthly meeting of the club with changes occurring in the healthorder on Monday. The daily morning tea net continues, and the club would like to thank Bob VK2AOR and Dave VK2KFU fortheir amazing
- [NEWS 26.09.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-09-2021/) - With the current government health orders extended, the clubrooms will remain closed for access until furthernotice. The club continues to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen againsoon. The daily morning tea net continues, and the club would like to thank Bob VK2AOR and Dave VK2KFU fortheir amazing efforts. With
- [NEWS 19.09.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-09-2021/) - With the current government health orders extended, the clubrooms will remain closed for access until furthernotice. The club continues to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen againsoon. The daily morning tea net continues, and the club would like to thank Bob VK2AOR and Dave VK2KFU fortheir amazing efforts. With
- [NEWS 12.09.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-12-09-2021/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News With the current government health orders extended, the clubrooms will remain closed for access until further notice. The club continues to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon. A thank you to Karen VK2AKB and Peter VK2EHQ who along with Jaye VK2FOMG
- [NEWS 05.09.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-05-09-2021/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club News With the current government health orders extended, the clubrooms will remain closed for access until further notice. The club continues to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon.Yesterday the club held their Monthly general business meeting online where sub-committee positions were renominated
- [NEWS 29.08.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-29-08-2021/) - With the current government health orders extended, the clubrooms will remain closed for access until further notice. The club continues to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon.The club’s new executive team are still catching their breath and handing over from the previous committee and will continue to
- [AGM](https://www.ccarc.org.au/agm/) - Today the club held its annual general meeting. The outgoing executive team consisting of President Jaye VK2QRZ, Vice President Brad VK2NMZ and Treasurer VK2DLS. The Club thanks you for all the work and effort you have put in over the years. The club would like to welcome to the newly elected executive committee for 2021-2022
- [NEWS 22.08.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-22-08-2021/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Due to current public health orders, the clubrooms are currently closed for access until further notice. The clubs executive team continue to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon.Yesterday the club held its annual general meeting. The outgoing executive team consisting of President
- [News 15.08.21](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-15-08-21/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 15/08/2021 Due to current public health orders, the clubrooms are currently closed for access until further notice. The club's executive team continue to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon. A reminder to all members that the club's Annual General Meeting is being
- [Reminder: Central Coast Amateur Radio Club AGM notice](https://www.ccarc.org.au/reminder-central-coast-amateur-radio-club-agm-notice/) - The club wishes to thank all who participated in the recent online General Business meeting. A reminder of the upcoming 2021 Annual General Meeting which will be held in 2 weeks time via the online Google meet platform as well as telephone dial-in for those who may not be in a position to use internet
- [NEWS 08.08.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-08-08-2021/) - Due to current public health orders, the clubrooms are currently closed for access until at least Saturday the 28th of August. The clubs executive team continue to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon. The club’s final general business meeting prior to the AGM was held yesterday online
- [News 01.08.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-01-08-2021/) - Due to current public health orders, the clubrooms are currently closed for access until at least Saturday the 28th of August. The clubs executive team continue to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon. The club’s general business meeting is scheduled for next Saturday the 7th of August
- [News 25.07.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-25-07-2021/) - Due to current public health orders, the clubrooms are currently closed until further notice.The clubs executive team continue to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again next weekend. The club will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday the 21st of August at 1:00 PM. The current executive
- [NEWS 18.07.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-18-07-2021/) - Due to current public health orders, the clubrooms are currently closed until further notice.The clubs executive team continue to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon. The club will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday the 21st of August at 1:00 PM. The current executive team
- [News 11.07.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-11-07-2021/) - Due to current public health orders, the clubrooms are currently closed until further notice.The clubs executive team continue to monitor the ongoing public health situation are hopeful the doors can reopen again soon. During the recent WIA AGM, club member Bob VK2AOR was awarded the “Presidents Commendation”. The club wishes to congratulate Bob on receiving
- [That deep dark hole called QRP, Part 2](https://www.ccarc.org.au/that-deep-dark-hole-called-qrp-part-2/) - Chapter 2! In the last chapter I spoke about exploring the concept of portable operations, taking delivery of a Yaesu FT-818, Making use of the 7M Sotabeams mast with a linked Dipole. Natively the FT-818 comes with a 1900mAh Ni-MH internal battery and while you can still run 6 watts, it will run out of
- [Echolink](https://www.ccarc.org.au/echolink/) - Echolink restoration is getting closer.Upon troubleshooting and reviewing file systems there was a critical hardware failure which has slowed progress down. Our crew are getting closer to bringing it back onlineWe're hoping to have it restored soon
- [D-Star](https://www.ccarc.org.au/d-star/) - Guess who's back!Back again?D-Stars back!Tell your friends!Guess who's back.. guess who's back... That's right, VK2RAG D-Star is back and on the air officially as of today! How awesome is that! A HUGE thank you to our repeater team that have been working in the background over the last several weeks realigning the system and pulling
- [News 04.07.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-04-07-2021/) - Due to current public health orders, The clubrooms are currently closed for general access and the team hope the doors can open again soon. The Clubs general business meeting was held yesterday via the Google meet online platform with many members in attendance, several topics of discussion were covered including setting of the clubs Annual
- [**Important Notice - Effective Immediately Clubroom access suspended**](https://www.ccarc.org.au/important-notice-effective-immediately-clubroom-access-suspended/) - In light of current New South Wales Public Health orders At this point, all face to face activities relating to the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club is suspended until further advice is provided from New South Wales Health / Updates to standing public health orders. The clubs executive team continues to monitor public health advice
- [News 27.06.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-27-06-2021/) - Subject to Government health orders, the Clubs next scheduled general business meeting will be held on Saturday the 3rd of July at 13:00.Steve (VK2SKC) the clubs resident chef will be sizzling up the sausages on the BBQ from 1200 noon, and club doors will open from 1030hrs.Please note that with the current and ever-changing situations,
- [COVID-19 update](https://www.ccarc.org.au/covid-19-update-2/) - To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for Greater Sydney from 4pm 23/06/2021 until 12:01am on Thursday 1 July 2021. As such, effective immediately, Physical distancing of the 4 square meter rule is re-implemented and Face masks are highly encouraged to be worn whilst visiting the
- [News 20.06.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-20-06-2021/) - The Clubs next general business meeting will be held on Saturday the 3rd of July at 13:00.Steve (VK2SKC) our resident chef will be banging out bangers on the BBQ from 1200 noon, and club doors will open from 1030hrs. The clubs committee continues to review responses to the recent Mayham event survey and has received
- [News 13.06.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-13-06-2021/) - The Club held their general business meeting last week with many discussions had including external events and digital repeater capability improvement within the central coast region and welcomed 11 new members to the club. The Club welcomes Hank VK2BHL, Wayne M, Jeremy G, Ryan F, Tristan C, Wayne T, Mark M, Alastair B, Garay M,
- [News 06.06.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/central-coast-amateur-radio-club/) - On behalf of all the CCARC Mayham committee we would like to say thank you to all those that attended the day. The 3 fox hunts were a hit with the final Fox located within the Ourimbah State Forest taking almost 2 hours to locate. Congratulations to Gerard VK2IO for taking out first prize closely
- [News 23.05.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-05-2021/) - With only 1 week to go till “Mayham” at Wyong Racecourse, there are some important things for you to know before the day. On Saturday the 29th of May there will be a short Pedestrian taster along with 2 Mobile fox hunts beginning at approximately 1pm.Please stay tuned on the VK2RAG 2-meter repeater for exact
- [Oh hello!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/oh-hello/) - What's this?? It looks like the major #Mayham raffle prize! ICOM IC-705! Tickets available on the day for $5 each. How many tickets are you looking to grab? #icomaustralia #ccarclub #qrpradio #ic705
- [News 16.05.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-16-05-2021/) - The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event is now only 2 weeks away at Wyong Race Course.With the clock ticking fast, as with previous year, there is a raffle for attendees on the day and this one is sure going to be popular! First Prize is an Icom IC-705, Second is an Anytone AT-D578
- [Another day, Another outdoor adventure!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/another-day-another-outdoor-adventure/) - This time in the New South Wales Dorigo National Park - VKFF-0144. This image was taken at the Crystal Shower Falls 690m ASL~ located approximately 3km into the walking track. Some amazing signals received on the day. Image credit: Brad - VK2NMZ #WWFF #vkff #qrpradio #sota #pota
- [News 09.05.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-05-2021/) - The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event is now only 3 weeks away at Wyong Race Course.As with every year, there is a raffle for attendees on the day and this one is sure going to be popular! First Prize is an Icom IC-705, Second is an Anytone AT-578 and Third prize is the
- [News 02.05.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-02-05-2021/) - The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event is now only a month away at Wyong Race Course with the annual event raffle prizes to be announced shortly.As an added bonus the club will be hosting both a Pedestrian and mobile fox hunt on Saturday the 29th of May as well as an informal dinner
- [News 25.04.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-25-04-2021/) - The club wishes to extend the unfortunate news of the passing of Alex Lee VK2HAT.Alex was a kind, generous, compassionate and very well-respected member of the local community. He was A talented and clever professional, he also was very giving of his time to many deserving endeavours, to anyone in need. Alex was a key
- [News 18.04.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-18-04-2021/) - The club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course as well as both a Pedestrian and mobile fox hunt on Saturday the 29th of May. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong Field Day for many
- [News 11.04.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-11-04-2021/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio ClubThe club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course as well as both a Pedestrian and mobile fox hunt on Saturday the 29th of May. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong
- [feeling happy](https://www.ccarc.org.au/feeling-happy/) - Reposting this because we are proud as Heck, like REALLY proud. A story from one of the largest Australian Amateur Radio based Facebook groups group by Craig VK3CRG for our Club member Adrian - VK2ABS. "Last night I was turning around the 40m band and there were one or two conversations happening, but not much
- [NEWS 04.04.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-04-04-2021/) - The club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course as well as both a Pedestrian and mobile fox hunt on Saturday the 29th of May. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong Field Day for many
- [News 28.03.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-28-03-2021/) - The club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong Field Day for many years, It’s the same event, but with a fresh date and new name. For those are
- [News 21.03.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-21-03-2021/) - The club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong Field Day for many years, It’s the same event, but with a fresh date and new name. For those are
- [News 14.03.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-14-03-2021/) - The club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong Field Day for many years, It’s the same event, but with a fresh date and new name. For those are
- [News 07.03.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-07-03-2021/) - The club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong Field Day for many years, It’s the same event, but with a fresh date and new name. For those are
- [QRP right? chapter 1](https://www.ccarc.org.au/qrp-right-chapter-1/) - It’s something that some love it and some loathe it. In the big scheme of things, I am very new to the world of Amateur Radio obtaining my licence in 2018. I was shown the wonders of portable operations at a CCARC outing to Mount Elliot, getting outdoors and away from any real noise from
- [News 28.02.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-28-02-2021/) - The club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong Field Day for many years, It’s the same event, but with a fresh date and new name. For those are
- [News 21.02.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-21-02-2021/) - The club wishes to announce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club “Mayham” event will be held on Sunday the 30th of May 2021 at Wyong Race Course. For the patrons who have attended the Wyong Field Day for many years, It’s the same event, but with a fresh date and new name. For those are
- [News 14.02.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-14-02-2021/) - Last Week the club announced the news that the 2020 Wyong Field Day would be postponed due to ongoing health concerns. This was a decision that had not been taken lightly and the safety of both the club’s members and those who attend the day is the clubs number one priority. With the health situation
- [SSTV net](https://www.ccarc.org.au/sstv-net/) - Next Friday the 12th of February at 7:30 PM, Club member Adrian VK2ABS will be holding a Slow Scan Television net on the clubs VK2RAG 70-centimetre 438.075 MHz repeater. This will be the second net that Adrian will be hosting and support from both listeners and contributors would be greatly appreciated.
- [News 07.02.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-07-02-2021/) - The Club has been made aware that long term club member Rev Bruce Holland VK2ZAD has become Silent Key on the 27th of January 2021, Aged 93 years. Vale Bruce. VK2ZAD. SK. The CCARC held their first monthly general business meeting for 2021 yesterday where many topics were discussed and most importantly the 2021 Wyong
- [**Important Update**](https://www.ccarc.org.au/important-update/) - In light of the recent events across Australia,The executive team, with support of the club's membership, has decided to postpone the Wyong Field Day scheduled for Sunday the 28th of February 2021.This was a decision that has not been taken lightly and the safety of both the club’s members and those who attend the day
- [News 31.01.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-31-01-2021/) - The Clubs executive team have been monitoring the ongoing health situation within the Central Coast area and are happy to announce that the CCARC rooms will be reopening for general access and face to face meetings.The first general business meeting is scheduled for Saturday the 6th of February at 13:00. With the Clubrooms back open
- [Australia Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/australia-day/) - Under a permanent agreement with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) all Australian radio amateurs may use the alternative AX callsign prefix instead of VK on Australia Day, Tuesday January 26. On Australia Day many celebrate our country and culture. This includes the granting of awards, honours and the welcoming to citizenship of many
- [Today was the first open day for 2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/today-was-the-first-open-day-for-2021/) - Today was the first open day for 2021. A massive shout out to our friends that came along today. Also - we played with Oscilloscopes and Sig Gens.
- [News 24.01.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-01-2021/) - The Clubs executive team have been monitoring the ongoing health situation within the Central Coast area and are happy to announce that the CCARC rooms will be reopening for general access and face to face meetings.The first general business meeting is scheduled for Saturday the 6th of February at 13:00 where The Clubrooms opened back
- [Reopening Clubrooms](https://www.ccarc.org.au/reopening-clubrooms/) - We are happy to announce that the CCARC club rooms will be reopening for general access and face to face meetings. This Saturday, given the Long Weekend we will open from 10:30 AM to approximately 2:00 PM. As per current health orders and the clubs COVID safe plan, Sign in is required via both the
- [News 17.01.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-01-2021/) - The Club wishes to advise of some temporary changes to repeater availability for a short period of time whilst maintenance is carried out. The P25 439.950 MHz mixed mode repeater, the 2 Meter 146.6375 MHz and 70cm 438.325 MHz D-Star system is currently off air. In the interim P25 & D-Star services will be available
- [CCARC Clubroom closure extended](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-clubroom-closure-extended/) - Hello all, As many of you may have seen in the local Media Outlets, COVID-19 or the Corona Virus as commonly known is beginning to return again. Multiple spots have been identified within the Greater and Western Sydney areas with 49 current active cases in the past week, A decision has been made by the
- [News 10.01.2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-01-2021/) - The Clubs repeater team has recently commissioned a VK-DMR based repeater in conjunction with the ARNSW Radio Network Group and reports are the coverage is great! Aside from a few packets being lost here and there, The service is rock solid. The Club appreciates the support from ARNSW with this project. The repeater is accessible
- [News 03.01.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-03-01-2020/) - The Clubs repeater team has recently commissioned a VK-DMR based repeater in conjunction with the ARNSW Radio Network Group and reports are the coverage is great! One station was transmitting from Inner Sydney and reached the repeater on 2 watts via Handheld. The Club appreciates the support from ARNSW with this project. The repeater is
- [VK2RAG  DMR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/vk2rag-dmr/) - With it being the 31st of December there was a project that I set a goal to be cleared and completed by the end of the year. After many emails and discussions back and forth between our club and the executive team at ARNSW over the past 18 months, I am delighted to announce this
- [News 27.12.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-27-12-2020/) - Well, that’s a wrap for 2020, On behalf of all the members of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, The clubs executive team would like to wish everybody a safe and happy festive season The team would like to acknowledge all seen & unseen club members whose efforts this year have kept the club afloat
- [CCARC Christmas Party 2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-christmas-party-2020/) - What an incredible turnout once again for the 2020 CCARC and CC-WICEN Christmas Luncheon.Karen VK2AKB put on a fabulous feast yet again with a spread of fresh roast veggies, along with a selection of festive favourite meats.We had a full house with laughs all around, there was even a visit by Rod VK2DOT who dropped
- [Club Closure](https://www.ccarc.org.au/club-closure/) - The club rooms will be closing for a short period during the festive season. From: 19.12.2020 Reopening: 09.01.2020
- [News 20.12.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-20-12-2020/) - Yesterday was the final operational day of the club rooms for 2020. The clubrooms will be closing for a short period during the festive season and will be reopening on Saturday the 9th of January. There have been many milestones passed and hurdles jumped and this would not be possible without the support of the
- [News 13.12.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-13-12-2020/) - Yesterday the club held their annual combined Christmas luncheon with Central Coast WICEN, it was wonderful turnout with plenty of full tummy’s all around. The club wishes to thank Karen VK2AKB for arranging the amazing feast. As discussed during the club’s recent general business meeting, the club will be closing for a short period during
- [News 06.12.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-06-12-2020/) - Yesterday the club held their Monthly general business meeting which was a full house both in the club rooms and via online video conference. Thanks to Steve VK2SKC for cooking up a storm on the BBQ. The club will be holding a Christmas luncheon on the 12th of December and all club members are welcome,
- [News 29.11.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-29-11-2020/) - Last week the club attended the Westlakes Amateur Radio Club carboot sale and would like to advise the club still has a large amount of equipment available for purchase to those interested, If you do require any test equipment or components, please reach out to the club directly. Last weeks foundation training and examination session
- [News 22.11.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-22-11-2020/) - Yesterday, the club attended the Westlake’s Amateur Radio Club’s car boot sale, and what an amazing day it was! There were plenty of bargains to be had all around, The Club set up a table at Teralba clubrooms and had there were some great conversations and banter during the event. As the weather was kind
- [News 15.11.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-15-11-2020/) - Yesterday, the clubs in conjunction with WICEN Central Coast held a lecture on the digital mode JS8Call and Winlink email services which is a fantastic system to facilitate message passing in times of challenging conditions. The club thanks Peter VK2EHQ for hosting such an informative session. Pending the weather plays nice, the Clubs next planned
- [D-star](https://www.ccarc.org.au/d-star-mmdvm/) - Hey there! Heads up! As an interm we've enabled D-star on our MMDVM based repeater. 438.875mhz with a -7.0mhz offset. Jump on it! http://mmdvm.vk2rag.net
- [News 08.11.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-08-11-2020/) - The Clubs in conjunction with WICEN Central Coast will be holding a lecture on the 14th of November focusing on the digital mode JS8Call which is a fantastic system to facilitate message passing in times of challenging conditions. The Clubs next planned outdoor adventure will be held on Saturday the 21st of November in conjunction
- [Why I bought the IC-705](https://www.ccarc.org.au/why-i-bought-the-ic-705/) - Hi Everyone,Max here, VK2XOR. Today I’m writing about why I just pre-ordered the IC-705, about a month before it’s due to show up at my local distributor, at the time of this writing. There has been a lot of buzz and excitement about IC-705 in the lead-up to its release. However, I feel that it
- [Buyer's remorse for the IC-705?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ic-705-do-i-have-byers-remorse/) - As you may recall, one of our members - Max, VK2XOR - wrote an article on his decision to purchase the new IC-705 shortly before its release. (Click here for that article.) Now that he's had a bit of time with the radio, he's published a follow-up article, sharing some of his thoughts on the
- [News 01.11.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-01-11-2020/) - The Clubs held their second successful HF Operating night last Tuesday the 27th of October. The Club would like to thank Adrian VK2ABS, Ryan VK2FRTS, Myles VK2ASS, Jaye VK2FOMG and Brad VK2NMZ for attending with the next evening to be planned an announced soon. The Clubs next planned outdoor adventure will be held on Saturday
- [News 25.10.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-25-10-2020/) - The Clubs would like to remind its members that a HF Operating night is being held this coming Tuesday the 27th of October. Doors open from around 5:30 with a 6:00 PM Kick off. If you are interested in attending on the night, please contact the club directly. The Clubs next planned outdoor adventure will
- [Kincumba Mountain Reserve Outing](https://www.ccarc.org.au/kincumba-mountain-reserve-outing/) - Wow! What an incredible day we had out at Kincumba Mountain Reserve. A huge thank you to all those who came along and made the day a success! Lots of laughs, banter and multiple jota contacts with some vk3 and vk4 stations operating with local scout and club groups. Our surprise fox hunt also raised
- [News 18.10.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-18-10-2020/) - The Clubs 2nd HF operating evening will be held on Tuesday 27th of October starting at 6:00 PM with clubroom doors to open from around 5:30 PM. If you are interested in attending on the night, please contact the club directly. Last week the club held their monthly general business meeting and would like to
- [News 11.10.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-11-10-2020/) - Last week the club advised the success of their first HF operating night and would like to announce again the 2nd operating evening will be held on Tuesday 27th of October starting at 6:00 PM with clubroom doors to open from around 5:30 PM. If you are interested in attending on the night, please contact
- [Smoke Signals](https://www.ccarc.org.au/smoke-signals-newsletter/) - Smoke Signals newsletter just dropped!Fresh new look and feel!Members - check your mailboxes
- [News 04.10.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-04-10-2020/) - The Club held a HF Operating night on Tuesday the 29th September with great success. Brad VK2NMZ opened up the clubrooms at just after 5:30 PM. The clubs youngest member Adrian was able to make his very first contact on the radio.Despite there being a large amount of QRM on 80 Meters, The club advertised
- [News 27.09.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-27-09-2020/) - The club will be holding a HF Operating night within the club on Tuesday the 29th September with doors opening from 5:30 PM.This will primarily be focused towards foundation licence holders and those just coming into the hobby as well as those who may not have the capability to operate on HF frequencies at their
- [CCARC Driving High Altitude Radio Comms](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-driving-high-altitude-radio-comms/) - It was indeed a hard week for me. Yes, one of those weeks where a lot of matters coalesce into a large wave of perfect storm issues. Well that was until an email arrived talking about CCARC’s latest venture into the wilderness. All of a sudden, my issues were left behind and the call to
- [News 20.09.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-20-09-2020/) - The club will be holding a HF Operating night within the club on Tuesday the 29th September with doors opening from 5:30 PM.This will primarily be focused towards foundation licence holders and those just coming into the hobby as well as those who may not have the capability to operate on HF frequencies at their
- [HF Operating Night](https://www.ccarc.org.au/hf-operating-night/) - I am pleased to say we have gathered sufficient numbers to facilitate and I am happy to announce the club will be holding it’s first evening for 2020 on Tuesday the 29th September from 18:00. The evening will primarily be focused towards foundation licence holders and those just coming into the hobby as well as
- [News 13.09.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-13-09-2020/) - Last week the club held its monthly general business meeting, during this meeting the executive committee put forward the importance of a secretary to the club members. The Club would like to announce that Myles VK2ASS has accepted the position of Club Secretary and the rest of the executive team looks forward to working closely
- [News 06.09.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-06-09-2020/) - The Club held in-person training and examination sessions last week after having received approval from the AMC. With the completion of 5 foundation, 1 standard and 1 advanced level examination completed. the club has also announced an additional assessment weekend for Saturday the 17th of October, with assessments to be held on Sunday the 18th.
- [News 30.08.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-30-08-2020/) - The Club has resumed in-person training and examination session, having received approval from the AMC. A full house-training session was yesterday at the clubrooms, with assessments for all candidates happening today. Last week the club announced a 3rd assessment weekend for the 3rd of October, Due to circumstances, this has been moved to Saturday the
- [Hurricane Watch](https://www.ccarc.org.au/hurricane-watch/) - If you are not yet aware, the emergency frequencies for Hurricane Laura in the USA are: Hurricane Watch Net: 14.325, 7.268. SATERN Net: 14.268, 7.268. Maritime Mobile Service Emergency Net: 14.300. We should avoid these frequencies.
- [News 23.08.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-08-2020/) - The Club has resumed in-person training and examination session, having received approval from the AMC. A full house-training session was held last week at the clubrooms, with an assessment date set for the 30th of August. Due to popular demand, a second and now third training day has been scheduled for Saturday the 29th of
- [The CCARC is hosting an international net!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/the-ccarc-is-hosting-an-international-net/) - In conjunction with Kirk, KR4KZ The club will be linking up on Friday 21st August to have an inter-club Morning Tea Net and the 222Mhz Fun Net in Orlando Florida. Kirk KR4KZ will connect at 09:50 AM AEDT Friday 21st August for a 10:00 AM Kick-off. Local net control will be Bob VK2AOR, who will
- [Mount Elliot vk2/HU-093](https://www.ccarc.org.au/mount-elliot-vk2-hu-093/) - VK2/HU-093The club will be activating sota summit on the 29th August at Mount Elliot.What rig will you be bringing?Side note: What do you prefer?FT-857 or the KX-2? Please follow and like us:
- [News 16.08.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-16-08-2020/) - The club would like to announce that the AMC has approved face to face training & examination sessions.A education and training day is underway today within the club rooms and assessment the assessment date is set for the 30th of August, and more recently, due to popular demand, a second education and training day will
- [News 09.08.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-08-2020/) - The club would like to announce that the AMC has approved face to face training & examination sessions.The club intends to hold a training and assessment weekend over the 16th and 30th of August.This will be subject to COVID rules. Limited places are available and bookings are essential. Please RSVP to the club’s education facilitator
- [Some afternoon SOTA Activations out at Mount Elliot this afternoon.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/some-afternoon-sota-activations-out-at-mount-elliot-this-afternoon/) - Ray VK2HJW and Max VK2XOR took an adventure out to Mount Elliott, SOTA Summit VK2/HU-093, reports were fantastic with very little to no noise experienced, an enjoyable time had by all with numerous contacts made Please follow and like us:
- [Introducing the next generation of Amateur Radio!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/introducing-the-next-generation-of-amateur-radio/) - Here we have our Club Vice President Brad VK2NMZ with Angus who is 9 years old,Today Brad operated portable from QF56HG in the Blue Mountains area.Angus was curious to what Amateur Radio is and how it worked.Angus was keen to speak on air after watching how Brad operated.Angus spoke with Alex VK3JX some 1000km away
- [2020 Trans-Tasman results are in!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2020-trans-tasman-results-are-in/) - 4th place.Not BheadGood Soize.We were 5th last year.So... 3rd place next year?!Bring it on :) Congrats to Alan VK2EFM for cracking 1st place in Single Operator, High Power, VK2MG for achieving 3rd place and Max VK2XOR for 7th place in Single Operator QRP. https://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/transtasman/
- [News 02.08.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-02-08-2020/) - With upcoming activities and additional restrictions in place, unfortunately the club will be unable to run as multi operator, single station for the upcoming Remembrance Day contest. The club’s executive team is considering a similar approach to ARNSW for dedicated HF operating nights, but placing the emphasis on those who are just coming into the
- [News 26.07.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-07-2020/) - With the Trans-Tasman low band contest last week, some club members are itching to get into contesting again and with the International Lighthouse and Lightship weekend along with the Remembrance Day contest over the 15th to 16th of August, it is sure to be busy times. A reminder that annual club membership is due for
- [AGM 2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/agm-2020/) - The Executive team wish to announce the Annual General Meeting (Club AGM) is to be held on Saturday the 15th August 2020 at the Kariong Clubhouse from 1300hrs. Steve (VK2SKC) our resident MasterChef will commence the BBQ from 1200 noon; club doors will open from 1030hrs. if there is one meeting you attend a year,
- [News 19.07.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-07-2020/) - Last night club members took part in the 2020 Trans-Tasman Low Band Contest utilising club station call VK2AFY. This was also a great introduction for the club’s new members to experience contesting and how fun it can be, The club would like to acknowledge Geoff VK2FGSE and Jim VK2FJEG, Ryan VK2FRTS who took place in
- [Trans-Tasman 2020 Contest](https://www.ccarc.org.au/trans-tasman-2020-contest/) - 2020 sure has been an adventure! Much similar to last year, We intend on opening up the club rooms for a small number of members who may be interested in participating in the contest. The contest is held in 3 x 2 hour blocks from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM this Saturday 18th July. The
- [News 12.07.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-11-07-2020/) - The Clubs rooms are back open and is business as usual, despite needing to maintain extra distances apart. The club’s executive team are working on to continue to drive for interactive activities that involve both face to face and via teleconference facilities. This week the club would like to announce a welcome to new club
- [News 05.07.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-05-07-2020/) - Yesterday, for the first time in nearly 4 months, the club was able to reopen the clubrooms to members. There were a number of happy faces to be seen. Steve VK2SKC handled the BBQ and ensured that members received their food as per food handling guidelines. In making the clubrooms COVID compliant, physical distancing meant
- [MMDVM builds](https://www.ccarc.org.au/mmdvm-builds/) - Some Club members have been working on MMDVM builds utilising high end N5BOC duplex boards.These boards had recently arrived in Australia and they were very quick to be installed and setup. Please follow and like us:
- [Clubs Repeater](https://www.ccarc.org.au/clubs-repeater/) - The Clubs Repeater team has recently performed a hardware upgrade on the Clubs VK2RAG 2M Repeater.The repeater now boasts a more powerful transmit and receive unit which will greatly increase the coverage area.We’d like to thank the crew for all the work involved Please follow and like us:
- [Pico Tuner](https://www.ccarc.org.au/pico-tuner/) - Don’t let the looks of this tea leaf tin fool you.One of our members Max VK2XOR has been busy working on a SOTABEAMS single-band Pico Tuner for 40m.Max provided a size comparison between that and a QRP Guys multi-band EFHW tuner 40-10m.One of the main goals for Max is to be able to throw this
- [News 28.06.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-28-06-2020/) - The Clubs Executive team would like to announce the club will be re-opening its doors next week on Saturday the 4th of July from 10:30am, with a BBQ from around 11:30. The club will also be holding its first face to face general business meeting, starting at 1pm. Things have changed slightly to make the
- [News 21.06.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-21-06-2020/) - As mentioned last week, club members have been working to preparing the club rooms, and we are excited to announce the club will be re-opening its doors on Saturday the 4th of July from 10:30am, with a BBQ from around 11:30. The club will also be holding its first face to face general business meeting,
- [COVID-19 update](https://www.ccarc.org.au/covid-19-update/) - With current NSW restrictions easing, We are excited to announce the clubrooms will be re-opening on the 4th of July from 10:30 AM onwards. On the 4th of July, the club will also be holding a face to face General Business Meeting opening at 13:00. This meeting will be available both within the club’s meeting
- [News 14.06.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-14-06-2020/) - Whilst restrictions have not yet been lifted, the team have been busy preparing the club rooms for re-opening. Recently, Brad VK2NMZ, Jaye VK2FOMG and Steve VK2SKC spent a day in the club rooms performing a thorough winter spring clean. All surfaces and floors have been disinfected and sanitised, the rooms have restructured and signposted to
- [News 07.06.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-07-06-2020/) - With a number of public venues progressively reopening their doors, Unfortunately the club rooms as well as all other clubs are still closed for general use under mandated access restrictions. The clubs executive committee are currently working on a re-opening strategy and means to ensure they comply with social distancing requirements. This is also a
- [News 31.05.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-31-05-2020/) - With a number of venues reopening in New South Wales tomorrow and access restrictions easing, this club, as well as others still do not have the go-ahead. The clubs executive committee are in close communication with other surrounding clubs to manage a scaled re-opening plan. Have you observed some unfamiliar sounds on 40 meters? You
- [Repeater maintenance adventures at VK2RAG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/repeater-maintenance-adventures-at-vk2rag/) - Earlier this month our repeater team observed some anomalies with the MMDVM based repeaterOur team suspected there was something going on with the Arduino powered repeater control module.Lindsay VK2AMV and Brad VK2NMZ took a field trip to the repeater site (and ensured they maintained 200mhz apart).First thing was to check the configuration and firmware of
- [News 24.05.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-05-2020/) - With restrictions in New South Wales progressively easing, the club has their fingers crossed that club activities will be able to resume soon. Whilst access to the clubrooms are restricted, works still continue in the background and the club would like to make special mention to new club members Geoff VK2FGSE, Dave VK2FBRA, Matthew VK2FAEM,
- [News 17.05.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-05-2020/) - Despite some travel and visitation restrictions being eased in New South Wales, access to the club rooms are closed and all future face to face activities are still on hold until further notice. The Club held their first online business meeting yesterday via Google Meet and was a success. Some club members used their Computer,
- [News 10.05.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-05-2020/) - Despite some travel and visitation restrictions being eased in New South Wales, access to the club rooms are closed and all future face to face activities are still on hold until further notice. The club’s executive team has announced the first online business meeting will be held on Saturday the 16th May. Details have been
- [News 03.05.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-03-05-2020/) - Despite some travel and visitation restrictions being eased in New South Wales, access to the club rooms are closed and all future face to face activities are still on hold until further notice. The club’s executive team wish to advice club members will be receiving communication shortly regarding a business meeting to be held online
- [News 26.04.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-04-2020/) - Due to the current health pandemic spreading across the nation and advice received by the Crown lands department, access to the clubrooms are closed and all future face to face activities are on hold until further notice. The club’s executive team are currently working on a solution for alternate means to host business meetings. Work
- [News 19.04.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-04-2020/) - Due to the current health pandemic spreading across the nation and advice received by the Crown lands department, access to the club rooms are closed and all future face to face activities are on hold until further notice. The club’s executive team are currently working on a solution for alternate means to host business meetings.
- [News 05.04.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-05-04-2020/) - Due to the current health pandemic spreading across the nation and advice received by the Crown lands department, access to the club rooms are closed and all future face to face activities are on hold until further notice. The clubs executive team are currently working on a solution for alternate means to host business meetings.
- [News 22.03.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-22-03-2020/) - Due to the current health pandemic spreading across the nation, A decision by the club’s executive team has been made to temporarily cease public operations and restrict access to the club rooms. This means that all upcoming general business meetings, Saturday gatherings and project days are currently on hold until further notice. This decision has
- [COVID-19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/covid-19/) - Attention all members, as I am sure you are all well aware the COVID-19 or the Corona virus as commonly called is currently running rampant throughout society causing major disruptions economically and socially, for how long this goes on for and how bad it may get is any one's guess, I honestly have no idea.
- [News 15.03.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-15-03-2020/) - Friday the 13th of March the clubs VK2RAG repeater relayed an international Space Station contact session with the Australian Air League - South Australia Wing at 08:56 UTC, that is 7:56PM AEST. This stream was broadcast not only via the local repeater, but also out live to Facebook. If you missed the broadcast, be sure
- [News 08.03.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-08-03-2020/) - The Club recently received a large number of electronic components and wish to thank Alex & Margaret of the Tumbi Umbi area. The club is now swimming in a sea of Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes and an assortment of solenoids. Next Friday the 13th of March, the Club’s VK2RAG repeater will be relaying an international Space
- [News 01.03.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-01-03-2020/) - The Club would like to make special thanks to all the team who assisted with the 2020 Wyong Field day. The club wishes to thank all those who attended and enjoyed the variety of traders, exhibitors and lectures and we hope you managed to obtain a bargain or 5. The Raffle winners this year for
- [News 22.02.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-22-02-2020/) - The CCARC Held 3 Fox Hunts today which were a success, 2 Mobile and 1 Pedestrian hunt with a great adventure for those involved. A thanks to Col VK2ZCO for leading the event and the volunteers from the CCARC for operating as Marshalls. The Club thanks those who attended the informal meet and greet this
- [For a limited time we've flicked on D-star capability!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/for-a-limited-time-weve-flicked-on-d-star-capability/) - Hi internets! So! We've decided to make a sliiigght adjustment to our MMDVM based repeater. Not only can you receive and transmit via DMR on the brandmeister network But! For a limited time we've flicked on D-star capability! This does mean the static dmr talk groups are no longer hanging around for the time being.
- [News 16.02.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-16-02-2020/) - The Club is currently all about Fox Hunts and Field days. Fox hunts are making a return to the weekend by popular demand, with the club hosting both a 2 mobile and a pedestrian hunt, on Saturday the 22nd February, starting from the race course at 12:45 PM. The Fox Frequency will be advised on
- [News 09.02.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-02-2020/) - Preparations are full steam ahead for the Club’s Wyong Field Day, Sunday the 23rd of February. A full list of the traders, exhibitors and lecturers have been placed on both the club’s website and social media platforms. This year as a field day first we will be having amusement rides and attractions for the young
- [MMDVM repeater announcement](https://www.ccarc.org.au/mmdvm-repeater-announcement/) - New Year new happenings! The CCARC is happy to announce we have DMR on the Central Coast! A MMDVM (Multi-Mode Digital Voice Modem) running off Brandmeister DMR has been implemented. You can find this repeater on 438.875Mhz with a 7.0 MHz offset. The Dashboard can be located at http://mmdvm.vk2rag.net/ This repeater static talk groups configured
- [News 02.02.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-02-02-2020/) - Preparations are full steam ahead for the Club’s Wyong Field Day, Sunday the 23rd of February. A full list of the traders, exhibitors and lecturers have been placed on both the club’s website and social media platforms.Fox hunts return to the weekend by popular demand, with the club hosting both a mobile and pedestrian hunt,
- [Deployment of ham radio HuskySat-1 CubeSat expected soon](https://www.ccarc.org.au/deployment-of-ham-radio-huskysat-1-cubesat-expected-soon/) - NASA report the Cygnus resupply ship currently docked at the International Space Station is expected to leave at 9:35 a.m. EST on Friday, January 31 Cygnus should then raise its orbit to approximately 500 km, where HuskySat-1 and SwampSat will be deployed. After deployment, HuskySat-1's 1200 bps BPSK beacon on 435.800 MHz should be active
- [News 26.01.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-01-2020/) - Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Preparations are well underway for the Club’s Wyong Field Day, Sunday the 23rd of February. Fox hunts return to the weekend by popular demand, with the club hosting not 1, but 2 Fox Hunts, on Saturday the 22nd February, starting from the race course. If you are interested in taking
- [News 19.01.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-01-2020/) - News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 19th January 2019 The CCARC has field day fever with preparations well underway for Sunday the 23rd Sunday. Also, back by popular demand, the CCARC are happy to announce we will be hosting not 1 but 2 Fox Hunts on Saturday the 22nd February starting from the
- [data cabling](https://www.ccarc.org.au/data-cabling/) - Some out of hours works were performed today at the CCARC. Lindsay VK2FD and Brad VK2NMZ performed data cabling within the premise with enough drops laid for all the things! A huge thanks to the boys for spending their Sunday in the club house bringing it upto spec. 😎👍
- [Mount Elliott](https://www.ccarc.org.au/mount-elliott/) - Good evening all, Putting some feelers out there for an outing on the 18th January to Mount Elliott. This will provide an opportunity for members to spend some time outside with their gear with a sneaky SOTA / Parks activation? VK2/HU-093 Join in with a BBQ and some laughs. Please respond back to me directly
- [Clubhouse shutdown period 28/12/2019 - 04/01/2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2-week-break/) - Dear Members, We understand this is short notice, however, given the holiday period and the tireless efforts our station officer Steve VK2SKC has undergone over the years, I would like to inform of a short 2-week break from regular club activities. This is to allow some well deserved R&R for Steve and a good opportunity
- [CAMSAT CAS-6 satellite will be launched soon](https://www.ccarc.org.au/camsat-cas-6-satellite-will-be-launched-soon/) - CAMST's amateur radio payload CAS-6 piggybacked on a technology test satellite TIANQIN-1 will be launched at 3:21 UTC on December 20, 2019 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center of China using a CZ-4B launch vehicle The primary payload of this launch is China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite CBERS-4A. Satellite Name: CAS-6/TIANQIN-1 Orbit: • Orbit type :
- [News 22.12.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-22-12-2019/) - News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 22nd December 2019 The Wyong field day preparations are full steam ahead, remember to lock Sunday 23rd of February into your diaries. We have received plenty of interest for car boot sales, commercial traders and exhibitors. Remember there are no reserved spaces for boot sales and it
- [News 15.12.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-15-12-2019/) - News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 15th December 2019 The 2020 Wyong field day preparations are in full swing, Sunday the 23rd February. We have received plenty of interest for car boot sales and commercial traders. Remember there are no reserved spaces for boot sales and it is first come first serve, the
- [Christmas lunch](https://www.ccarc.org.au/christmas-lunch/) - The CCARC / CCWICEN held their annual Christmas lunch and would like to thank everyone who attend. Great food, great people and a grand time.
- [News 08.12.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-08-12-2019/) - News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 8th December 2019 The 2020 Wyong field day preparations are in full swing, Sunday the 23rd February. We have received a lot of interest for plenty of talks across numerous topics. Traders are coming in and we’ve received plenty of interest for car boot sales. Remember there
- [News 01.12.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-01-12-2019/) - News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 1st December 2019 The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club has announced the 2020 field day, Sunday the 23rd February. For those out there who may be looking at parting with some unused equipment, spaces for the car boot sales in the dedicated undercover area are filling up
- [New toys!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/new-toys/) - New radio, who this? The CCARC club rooms have entered into P25 ville. You can find us chatting under our club call VK2AFY, DMR ID 5050691. Did to know VK2RAG has a P25 repeater connected to the 10400 pacific talk group? No? Now you do!
- [News 17.11.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-11-2019/) - News News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 17th November 2019 If you haven’t heard yet, The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club has announced the 2020 field day, Sunday the 23rd February and preparations are in full swing. For those out there who may be looking at parting with some unused equipment, spaces for
- [News 10.11.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-11-2019/) - News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 10th November 2019 If you haven’t heard yet, The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club has announced the 2020 field day, Sunday the 23rd February. For more information, please check out www.fieldday.org.au. The Central Coast Amateur Radio club is located in Dandaloo street Kariong, Just past the fire
- [News 03.11.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-04-11-2019/) - News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club 3rd November 2019 It's Field Day Fever at the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club. The long-awaited news is here! The CCARC is happy to announce the Wyong Field Day is to be held on Sunday 23rd February 2020 and The team are working hard in the background
- [News 06.10.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-06-10-2019/) - We trust that all members remembered that Daylight Saving started today, and that you are not one hour out. In the meantime, also please be aware that the “1194” time service shut down recently, with very little fanfare. The next Club Lecture will be on Saturday 19th October, on a topic to be advised by
- [Amateur Radio Digital Communications Announces Grant to ARISS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/amateur-radio-digital-communications-announces-grant-to-ariss/) - Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), owner and manager of AMPRNet, has announced what’s being called “a very generous grant” to Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) to help fund its next-generation Amateur Radio system on the ISS. The dollar figure was not made public. In July, ARDC announced a philanthropic initiative to provide monetary grants
- [Australian amateurs get 2x1 contest callsigns](https://www.ccarc.org.au/australian-amateurs-get-2-x-1-contest-callsigns/) - The Radio Amateur Society of Australia (RASA) has successfully negotiated the issue of 2x1 callsigns (e.g. VK2A) for VK contest stations. “RASA developed terms of reference for a cross-sector committee to review options and make recommendations on how 2 x 1 callsigns could be implemented. Calls for expressions of interest to join the committee were
- [News 29.09.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-29-09-2019/) - The next General Meeting of the Club will be on Saturday 5th October and all are invited, especially visitors. The next Club Lecture will be on Saturday 19th October, on a topic to be advised by the new Lecture Coordinator. In the meantime, the next meeting of WICEN Central Coast will be on Saturday 12th
- [Notice of Thursday net cancellation 26/9/19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/notice-of-thursday-net-cancellation-26-9-19/) - Hi everyone, Due to some scheduling & availability issues, tonights 2m Net (with added Echolink) will not be going ahead tonight. Our apologies for those who were excited about tonight's chat.We will still link up the *ccarcnsw* conference server at 8pm for those that still wish to have a chat with our international friends.If you
- [News 22.09.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-22-09-2019/) - The next General Meeting of the Club will be on Saturday 5th October and all are invited, especially visitors. Meetings of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club are held at the Club rooms in Dandaloo St, Kariong, just past the fire station. Meetings start at 1pm, preceded by the famous sausage sizzle run by master
- [Notice of lecture cancellation 21/9/2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/notice-of-lecture-cancellation-21-9-2019/) - Good evening members, This is a notice to advise the previous scheduled Lecture "Capacitors + Inductors + First Order Circuits" by Mark VK2CCR unfortunately will not be going ahead tomorrow. This will be rescheduled to a future date which will be further communicated once confirmed. Thank you. Brad Martin VK2NMZVice PresidentCentral Coast Amateur Radio Club
- [CCARC Announcement](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-announcement/) - Good morning everyone. As per the discussions completed at the 2019 Annual General Meeting, if you are wondering where the latest edition of Smoke Signals is, fear not! Due to other commitments, the amazing Karen VK2AKB has needed to take a step back from the CCARC Smoke Signals publisher and Lecture Co-ordinator role. I would
- [ACMA have finalised their 5 year spectrum outlook](https://www.ccarc.org.au/acma-have-finalised-their-5-year-spectrum-outlook/) - ACMA have finalised their 5 year spectrum outlook for the period 2019-23. The plan identifies ACMA priorities and outputs. For the amateur service: Discussion paper on the 60m (5 MHz band) has been delayed until the first quarter 2020. The (amateur exam) Syllabus Review Panel will be established in the 4th quarter 2019. It will
- [NEXT live ARISS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/next-live-ariss/) - NEXT live ARISS contact is scheduled for Wednesday 18th September 2019 AU @ 6.06pm AEST (08:06 UTC) The *HAM* conference server is the only EchoLink / IRLP / AllStar audio feed for ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) - VK Team. The next live broadcast thanks to Bob VK4DA ARISS VK is as
- [News 15.09.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-15-09-2019/) - Due to an extended AGM there was no time to appoint the various sub-committee positions; this will be done at the next meeting instead, and the current occupants will continue in their roles in the meantime. We also apologise to Karen VK2AKB and Glenn VK2GEM for neglecting to mention that they were made Life Members
- [Learn Morse](https://www.ccarc.org.au/learn-morse/) - Leave it to the geat folks over at Google to come up with a way to learn Morse code. This little free training exercise will get you sending Morse in no time flat. Now copying Morse well that is between you and your ears. Give it a try. https://morse.withgoogle.com/learn/
- [News 08.09.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-08-09-2019/) - Last month’s Shahzada 400km Horse Enduro held to its promise of all four seasons in one day, and sometimes all at once, but it is not known whether the infamous “St. Albans Fade” took place (wherein it is not possible to communicate with Base until the rising sun burns off the mist). Several members took
- [ThumbDV DV3000U + Android BlueDV](https://www.ccarc.org.au/thumbdv-dv3000u-android-bluedv/) - Don't have Peanut? Wanting to have some DMR D-Star or Fusion on the go and don't have a radio with you? Problemo solved. Hardware: DV3000U Available here --> http://nwdigitalradio.com/product/thumbdv/ Software: Ambe BlueDV by David PA7LIM available in the Android PlaystoreAvailable here --> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pa7lim.BlueDV&hl=en
- [News 01.09.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-01-09-2019/) - News from the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club At the Annual General Meeting on 17th August the following Committee positions were elected unanimously; President: Jaye VK2FOMG, Vice-President: Brad VK2NMZ, Secretary: Mark VK2CCR, Treasurer: Dave VK2DLS. The Club would like to thank outgoing president Myles VK2ASS for his dedicated work over the past 12 months; the
- [News 18.08.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-18-08-2019/) - Please note that the VK2RAG D-Star service is still out of action due to what could best be described as a hardware failure (although a more technical term is not fit to be put to air). It will be a complex process to rebuild the system with Ian VK2HK at the helm, so members are
- [CCARC AGM](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-agm/) - Attention all members The CCARC AGM will be held on the 17th August 2019 at 1300 hrs. Nomination forms have been emailed to all members and will also be available on the day. If you are unable to locate the form, please message the page and we will get one to you. All positions on
- [News 11.08.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-11-08-2019/) - Please note that the VK2RAG D-Star service is still out of action due to what could best be described as a hardware failure (although a more technical term is not fit to be put to air). It will be a complex process to rebuild the system with Ian VK2HK at the helm, so members are
- [News 04.08.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-04-08-2019/) - The digital P25 service at VK2RAG is now operational again, but D-Star is still not working at the time of writing; be sure that the IT Team is working as hard as possible to restore normal services. Also, a reminder that the weekly 2m net is now held at 7pm (on Thursday) during the winter
- [News 28.07.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-28-07-2019/) - The digital services at VK2RAG (D-Star and P25) were out of service at the time of writing, although given your scribe’s faulty crystal ball they will probably be operational by the time this item goes to air. Also, a reminder that the weekly 2m net is now held at 7pm (on Thursday) during the winter
- [Do you like D-star?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/do-you-like-d-star/) - How about P25? Pretty good eh? 10100 talk group is pretty cool. Maybe 50525 all the things crossmode TG? Unfortunatey, both aren't reaching the outside world. 😭So no dice on hitting into anything digital-land from vk2rag currently.But it's cool!Our normal 6M, 2M, 70CM AND 23CM repeaters are a-okay! 💪Our team of highly trained technicians have
- [News 14.07.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-14-07-2019/) - First, a correction to last week’s Club News; it was stated that the Annual General Meeting will be on the 3rd August, following the usual General Meeting. Although true at the time of writing it is now set down for the 17th August, and your Publicity Officer apologises for any confusion caused in the ranks.
- [SMD soldering practical session](https://www.ccarc.org.au/smd-soldering-practical-session/) - The Club’s June lecture hosted Graham, VK2GRA’s follow-up lecture on surface mount soldering. This comprised of some short revision from his last lecture on the topic, before demonstrating how to remove different IC packages, and a few pointers on the different package types. Afterwards, members were able to try their hand at SMT soldering for
- [News 07.07.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-07-07-2019/) - Members are reminded that the Annual General Meeting will be on 17th August, following the usual General Meeting; at the time of writing there is no lecture set for the 20th July, so volunteers are welcome. All meetings of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club are held at the Club rooms in Dandaloo St, Kariong,
- [News 30.06.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-30-06-2019/) - Last week’s lecture was by Graham VK2GRA, who provided instruction on soldering and desoldering different-sized IC chips using the ceramic substrate hybrid versions. These chips require a longer time to remove without charring the board. A number of kits were provided by Tom VK2VC so that members can practise at home; further information is available
- [News 23.06.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-06-2019/) - Listeners are reminded that progress is being made on the VK2EHQ packet BBS. There is too much detail to be included here, but it works as it used to, and in a nod to progress it is also available from the Internet. Members will have received full details via the usual channels. However, Peter is
- [News 16.06.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-16-06-2019/) - Yesterday’s lecture on the GPS was postponed because Dave VK2KFU came down with a case of the serious sniffles and doesn’t want to share it; he hopes to be back in action soon. And in a blast from the past, members may be interested to know that progress is being made on the VK2EHQ packet
- [News 09.06.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-06-2019/) - The Club’s Publicity Officer now has proper email working again, and he thanks members for their forbearance as he grappled with Gmail’s ugly interface. The next Club lecture will be by Dave VK2KFU on the 15th June, on the GPS; if you want to know where you are, why and how, it should not be
- [Surface Mount Soldering](https://www.ccarc.org.au/soldering/) - The CCARC was proud to host Graham, VK2GRA’s lecture and practical demonstration of surface mount soldering. During the lecture, excellent information was provided that detailed many crucial characteristics of solder, and the importance of soldering techniques and stress concentrations in solder joints. After Graham’s delivery of theory, he provided a practical demonstration of surface mount
- [News 26.05.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-26-05-2019/) - Last week’s lecture was on the theory and practice of surface-mount devices, and the techniques and tools required; some members of the audience with sharp eyes and steady hands practised their skills, with particular attention paid to “vias” i.e. those through-hole thingies. Yes, SMD soldering is easier than you thought. The next lecture will be
- [News 19.05.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-19-05-2019/) - Details of yesterdays’s lecture on surface mount soldering (and all its fun and games) will appear next week. In the meantime, the Club has gained a somewhat large satellite dish, so visitors can expect to see a new landmark on the horizon soon; further details will appear in later broadcasts, but it is promised that
- [News 12.05.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-12-05-2019/) - Members are advised that Friday 17th May is ITU Day, so please use the “AX” prefix whenever possible; as the saying goes: “use it, or lose it”. The next lecture will be on Saturday 18th May, on surface mount soldering by Graham VK2GRA; it will involve a demonstration and some practice. Don’t forget that this
- [News 21.04.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-21-04-2019/) - Due to a lack of Internet access at the home of the Publicity Officer for the past three weeks, Club news has been somewhat limited; in the meantime, he would like to thank Club President Myles VK2ASS for collecting a USB stick and transporting it via “sneaker-net”. Normal service is expected to return by next
- [News 24.03.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-03-2019/) - Users of VK2RAG are probably wondering why it stopped a few days ago; the simple story is that during summer the site is solar-powered, but due to inclement weather it ran out of sunlight and hence battery power. Normal service was restored as soon as humanly possible, and the Club thanks its hard-working Repeater team.
- [News 17.03.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-03-2019/) - It is regretted that this month’s CCARC lecture was cancelled as the lecturer could not be present; instead, there was a “show and tell” fest. There were some good points raised by attendees at the Wyong Field Day, but please be aware that it takes an enormous amount of effort to bring this annual event
- [News 10.03.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-03-2019/) - The recent Club business meeting was followed by an analysis of the Field Day, and we’ll report upon the results soon. There were some good points raised by attendees, but please be aware that it takes an enormous amount of effort to bring this annual event to you; as always, volunteers to help run this
- [News 03.03.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-03-03-2019/) - The Wyong Field Day organized by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club is now over and the dust has settled; yesterday’s Club business meeting was a dissection of the event, and we hope to report the results next week. We can report that the raffle winners were: 1st prize: Peter VK2APS; second prize: Richard VK2FKRO;
- [News 23.02.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-23-02-2019/) - Welcome to the special Saturday evening CCARC news, as there will be no broadcast tomorrow morning. Tomorrow is of course the Wyong Field Day, organised by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, so as a result this bulletin will concentrate upon the various lectures. It’s the biggest hamfest in the Southern Hemisphere, held at Wyong
- [News 24.02.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-24-02-2019/) - Today saw the Wyong Field Day organised by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, and hopefully everybody went away with a car full of goodies, attended the lectures and exhibits, and in general had a good time. In the meantime, should anyone have any photographs of the old Field Days then Vice-President Jaye VK2FOMG would
- [News 17.02.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-17-02-2019/) - The Wyong Field Day, organised by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, is just one week away, on Sunday 24th February, so as a result this bulletin will concentrate upon the various lectures; “be there, or be square”, as they used to say in the 60s. It’s the biggest hamfest in the Southern Hemisphere, held
- [News 10.02.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-10-02-2019/) - The Wyong Field Day, organised by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, is just two weeks away, on Sunday 24th February, so as a result this bulletin will concentrate upon the various lectures. It’s the biggest hamfest in the Southern Hemisphere, to be held at Wyong Racecourse; naturally there will be a free bus service
- [News 03.02.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-03-02-2019/) - Don’t forget the Wyong Field Day organized by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club later this month; it’s the biggest hamfest in the Southern Hemisphere, to be held on the 24th February at Wyong Racecourse. Naturally there will be a free bus service run by the CCARC to and from the station. In the meantime,
- [News 27.01.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-27-01-2019/) - Dave VK2KFU apologies for not presenting his GPS lecture last week, as he came down with a sudden bout of food poisoning (hint: salmon has to be fresh); it has now been scheduled for June. Don’t forget the Wyong Field Day organised by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club next month; it is the biggest
- [News 20.01.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-20-01-2019/) - The Club lecture yesterday was by Dave VK2KFU, who gave a talk on how the ubiquitous GPS system works, along with various props. Don’t forget the Wyong Field Day organised by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club next month; it is the biggest hamfest in the Southern Hemisphere, and will be on the 24th February,
- [News 13.01.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-13-01-2019/) - Welcome to the first CCARC news for the new year, and we trust that all of our members survived the festivities without being too bleary-eyed on the following morning. Yesterday was Project Day, with many a member brushing up on their soldering skills to build a range of kits. The Club lecture next Saturday 19th
- [Christmas Party 2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/christmas-party-2018/) - Saturday, the 8th of December saw CCARC and WICEN members come together at the Kariong Clubrooms for their annual Christmas party. Everyone had a great time celebrating Christmas together and discussing the year's events. Myles and Jaye spoke about what happened at the CCARC in 2018 and touched on some club plans going forward. The
- [News 09.12.2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-09-12-2018/) - Don’t forget the Wyong Field Day organised by the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club next year; held on the last Sunday in February at Wyong Racecourse, it is the biggest hamfest in the Southern Hemisphere, and will be on the 24th February. As usual, there will be a swag of lectures,and there will be further
- [News 25.11.2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-from-the-central-coast-amateur-radio-club-25th-november-2018/) - Last week’s technical lecture was on the Multi Mode Digital Voice Modem (MMDVM) by Ian VK2HK and Lindsay VK2AMV, complete with a live demonstration; it appears that digital radio could well be the way of the future. No meeting of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club is complete without pikelets with jam and cream lovingly
- [News 02.12.2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-02-12-2018/) - There will be a combined CCARC/WICEN Christmas luncheon this Saturday 8th December, at 11am for 12 noon, and is free to members (BYOG and soft drinks); this will be followed by the regular WICEN meeting at 2pm, so it’s best to stay clear-headed. Please RSVP to Karen VK2AKB by email to “vk2akb@wia.org.au” by this Wednesday
- [CCARC-NEWS edition 12-13](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-edition-12-13/) - CCARC NEWS 12-13 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-13 8th. April 2012 In this Issue: QRP contest 14th. April. CCARC April business meeting Friday 13th. WICEN AGM Saturday 14th. April (with BBQ). 1. QRP "hours" contest 14th. April Several club members have expressed an interest in taking part
- [CCARC NEWS 12-19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-19/) - CCARC NEWS 12-19 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-19 19th. May 2012 In this Issue: ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Balloon Flight opportunity to use repeater from the Central Coast. VHF-UHF Field Day contest - VK2EH/P will be active. St Albans TWO day event in June
- [CCARC NEWS 12-20](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-20/) - CCARC NEWS 12-20 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-20 26th. May 2012 In this Issue: CCARC success in John Moyle Field Day contest - 2 x 2nd place. Work at Somersby repeater site - slab laid (pictures). Inaugural Club HF net - findings. WICEN: St Albans prep
- [CCARC NEWS 12-22](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-22/) - CCARC NEWS 12-22 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-22 11th. June 2012 In this Issue: CCARC Lecture - Radar before the Magnatron - from guest speaker Brian VK2GCE. Technology used by WICEN CNC at St. Albans this last weekend worked very well. Upcoming events looking for support
- [CCARC NEWS 12-25](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-25/) - CCARC NEWS 12-25 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-25 1st. July 2012 In this Issue: Club membership fees due. New picture required for the club website. What's in the Box? 1. Club membership fees for 2012-2013 due. The time has come to renew your club membership. The annual
- [CCARC NEWS 12-26](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-26/) - CCARC NEWS 12-26 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-26 7th. July 2012 In this Issue: Go Digital. CCARC HF Net. Club event photos. 1. Go Digital. Some club members may not have realised it however as we now have the PC in the radio operating bench permanently connected
- [CCARC NEWS 12-27](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-27/) - CCARC NEWS 12-27 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-27 15th. July 2012 In this Issue: ILLW site check (with pictures). CCARC HF Net. RD contest update. Club linear installed Classified Sales Ads. 1. ILLW site check. Today (Sunday 15th. July) I went up to Nobbys Head Lighthouse at
- [CCARC NEWS 12-30](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-30/) - CCARC NEWS 12-30 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-30 12th. August 2012 In this Issue: CCARC lands on Mars! RD Contest participation attracts new club member. Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Friday. International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend next weekend - listen out for VK2EH/P. 1. CCARC lands on
- [CCARC NEWS 12-31](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-31/) - CCARC NEWS 12-31 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-31 8th. September 2012 In this Issue: ILLW Mini Report. Shazada Mini Report. New Committee. Proposed (mini) projects. Promoting Amateur Radio to the public. License exams and education Used HF antenna for sale. ISS contact with Paramatta school this Sunday.
- [CCARC NEWS 12-34](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-34/) - CCARC NEWS 12-34 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-34 28th. September 2012 In this Issue: Cheaper D-Star. *UPDATED* Oceania DX contest. October HF net postponed. *STOP PRESS* Three new Standard Calls! 1. Cheaper way to get onto D-Star. With the imminent release of the ID-51A dual band D-Star
- [CCARC NEWS 12-35](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-35/) - CCARC NEWS 12-35 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-35 7th. October 2012 In this Issue: D-Star for dummies link. Oceania DX SSB contest. Thankyou Mr Fixit! Useful electronic components calculator. 1. D-Star for dummies link. As several of the club members took up the special offer price of
- [CCARC NEWS 12-36](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-36/) - CCARC NEWS 12-36 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-36 13th. October 2012 In this Issue: VK2AFY and the largest contest in the World - CQWW. What's in the give-away boxes? JOTA is nearly here. Project group show & tell evenings. PCBs in a "flash" lecture next Friday. 1.
- [CCARC NEWS 12-37](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-37/) - CCARC NEWS 12-37 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-37 20th. October 2012 In this Issue: JOTA today and tomorrow! YAHOOO!! It works - 20m QSB SSB transceiver working thanks to help from the P&D group!! CCARC & WICEN CNC Christmas Party. Good radio operating practices. Next club BBQ
- [CCARC NEWS 12-38](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-38/) - CCARC NEWS 12-38 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-38 28th. October 2012 ***STOP PRESS *** The following information just came in from Doug VK2MDC. New IRLP node active on the Central Coast - especially useful for those on the Woy Woy Peninsula area: IRLP node number 6217 RF
- [CCARC NEWS 12-39](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-39/) - CCARC NEWS 12-39 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-39 3rd. November 2012 *** Don't forget this coming Wednesday - 7th. November, the club rooms are open from 10am to 4pm for a general social meet up, play radio etc. *** In this Issue: Christmas party details. Amateur Radio
- [CCARC NEWS 12-40](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-40/) - CCARC NEWS 12-40 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-40 11th. November 2012 In this Issue: Time is running out in the Central Coast Award. Lecture on VLF receivers this coming Friday. Spring VHF-UHF FD contest Saturday 24th. Photo slide show on club history page. Field Day preparation actions
- [CCARC NEWS 12-41](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-41/) - CCARC NEWS 12-41 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-41 18th. November 2012 In this Issue: CCARC announce "mini-contest-university" for new DXers in connection with Wyong Field Day. Dayton Hamvention Announces DX Theme for 2013. Reminder - important actions next Saturday 24th. November. 1. CCARC announce "Mini-Contest-University". A new
- [CCARC NEWS 12-42](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-42/) - CCARC NEWS 12-42 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-42 25th. November 2012 In this Issue: New electrics installed at the club rooms. CCARC VK2AFY mention in December AR. Spring VHF-UHF Field Day Contest - activity disappointing. Reminder - next Saturday 1st. December - "Boat Anchor" day and December
- [CCARC NEWS 12-43](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-43/) - CCARC NEWS 12-43 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-43 2nd. December 2012 In this Issue: New electronic project starts at club. Boat Anchor Show & Tell on 1st. December at the club rooms. December Social meeting this coming Wednesday - 5th. December. Christmas lunch next Saturday! Welcome to
- [CCARC NEWS 12-44](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-44/) - CCARC NEWS 12-44 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-44 9th. December 2012 In this Issue: Project meetings continue through December. Christmas Lunch - did you miss it? Mini Contest University at Wyong - please publicise. Welcome to another new club member. 1. Project meetings continue through December. As
- [CCARC NEWS 12-45](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-45/) - CCARC NEWS 12-45 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-45 16th. December 2012 In this Issue: Mini Contest university part of Wyong field day weekend. Last minute presents for the Ham in your life. Antenna related calculators from the RAC. Useful resources on Contests + DX page. 1. Mini
- [CCARC NEWS 12-46](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-46/) - CCARC NEWS 12-46 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-46 23rd. December 2012 In this Issue: Merry Christmas from the ACMA with a new amateur band. Cheap digital interface for your rigs. A Ham's night before Christmas. Broke and fixed. 1. Merry Christmas from the ACMA with a new
- [CCARC NEWS 12-47](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-47/) - CCARC NEWS 12-47 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-47 30th. December 2012 In this Issue: Projects Group - Show & Tell meeting 4th. Jan. First club rooms open day of 2013 - 2nd. Jan. Looking backwards, looking forwards. Central Coast award closed. Broke and fixed. 1. Projects Group
- [CCARC NEWS 13-01](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-01/) - CCARC NEWS 13-01 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-01 5th. January 2013 In this Issue: Steve XOX joins the CCHLG. Possible world first transmission on 6th. Jan. from the Central Coast. VHF-UHF Field Day only a week away. Wyong Mini Contest University seats filling fast. Item for sale.
- [CCARC NEWS 13-05](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-05/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-05 3rd. February 2013 In this Issue: Only 3 weeks to the Wyong Field Day! Welcome new club member Keith. Has the ACMA sent you a letter? February club open day this Wednesday. Broke & fixed. 1. Only 3 weeks to the Wyong
- [CCARC NEWS 13-06](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-06/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-06 10th. February 2013 In this Issue: Echolink/IRLP using a Raspberry Pi. New Project group build. The "I" in team. Field Day Meetings. Broke & fixed. 1. Echolink/IRLP using a Raspberry Pi. This little computer originally intended only as a teaching aid for
- [CCARC NEWS 13-07](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-07/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-07 16th. February 2013 In this Issue: Wyong Field Day coming. Cheap SDR - now for Android mobile phones and tablets. Worst Internet access flaw ever found in 8.1 million home routers worldwide. Ed's Bargain buys. Broke & fixed. 1. Wyong Field Day
- [CCARC NEWS 13-09](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-09/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-09 10th. March 2013 In this Issue: Setting up a new radio shack. Raspberry Pi and WSPR. Amateur Radio featured in leading US sitcom show. Club sales section on website now live. ILLW update. Broke & fixed. 1. Setting up a new radio
- [No CCARC NEWS Newsletter 23rd-24th February 2013](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-newsletter-23rd-24th-february-2013/) - With all of the activities related to the Mini Contest University and The Wyong Field Day, there will be no CCARC News on the weekend of the 23/24th February. Instead I look forward to See you at Wyong 73 Ed VK2JI.
- [CCARC NEWS 13-10](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-10/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-10 17th. March 2013 Reminders: John Moyle Contest ends at Noon Sunday 17th. Club members sale page is open for business ILLW in August, needs organisation support or we won't take part. In this Issue: Wyong Field Day covered in latest
- [CCARC NEWS 13-11](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-11/) - Looking for a new antenna ? There are some for sale on the club sales page here THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-11 24th. March 2013 In this Issue: WIA National Field Day - YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOUR PARTICIPATION. CCARC QRZ.COM pages updated. Club Raffle - Digital TV
- [CCARC NEWS 13-12](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-12/) - Looking for a new antenna ? There are some for sale on the club sales page here THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-12 31st. March 2013 In this Issue: TWO Club meetings to attend if you can this coming week ! Wyong Field Day pictures. Exam assessments next
- [CCARC NEWS 13-13](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-13/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-13 7th. April 2013 In this Issue: Interesting web site on QRP systems. CCARC in WIA NFD. New club members. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Interesting web site on QRP systems If you have any interest in low power (max 5W CW or
- [STOP PRESS: No site at Terrigal Haven for WIA National Field Day this Sunday](https://www.ccarc.org.au/stop-press-no-site-at-terrigal-haven-for-wia-national-field-day-this-sunday/) - Rather than have two insufficiently staffed locations it has been decided not to set up at Terrigal Haven and to consolidate support to the remaining two sites of the Lions Park in Woy Woy and Gosford waterfront.
- [CCARC NEWS 13-14](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-14/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-14 14th. April 2013 In this Issue: Change to this months lecture. Operating portable in a plowed field. CCARC in WIA NFD. Shock withdrawal of Amateur of the Year award at Dayton Hamvention. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Change to this months lecture.
- [CCARC NEWS 13-15](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-15/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-15 21st. April 2013 In this Issue: CCARC activation in WIA National Field Day. SOTA - A new Amateur Radio activity in Australia. Will you call sign be AXed on Thursday? Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. CCARC activation in WIA National Field Day.
- [CCARC NEWS 13-16](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-16/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-16 28th. April 2013 In this Issue: CCARC WINS IN JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY! GJ2A Ham Song. RF case for your smartphone. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. CCARC WINS IN JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY! The John Moyle FD 2013 results are out. VK2EH/P
- [CCARC NEWS 13-17](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-17/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-17 12th. April 2013 In this Issue: More Input for CCARC NEWS required. Start 'em young. Winter Field Day - changes. SOTA on Norfolk Island. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. More input for CCARC NEWS required. As I have just realised, I did
- [CCARC NEWS 13-18](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-18/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-18 19th. May 2013 In this Issue: CCARC to operate VI103WIA NEXT WEEKEND. Where on earth is our club President? Project and development group - next project? Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. CCARC to operate VI103WIA NEXT WEEKEND. (Publicity release) - "To celebrate
- [CCARC NEWS 13-19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-19/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-19 2nd. June 2013 In this Issue: WIA AGM & Conference report. VI103WIA operation from CCARC Kariong. Project Group "Show & Tell" meeting next Friday Computer Tablet purchase tip. Club meeting room to get new carpet. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. WIA AGM
- [CCARC NEWS 13-20](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-20/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-20 9th. June 2013 In this Issue: Projects Group Show & Tell. Increasing WIA membership. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Projects group "Show & Tell" evening. I was disappointed to see such a low turnout on Friday night after members had prepared their
- [CCARC NEWS 13-21](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-21/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-21 16th. June 2013 In this Issue: Another club's magazine. New Fox-1 Satellite coming next year. A useful CCARC repeater. New carpet in lecture room. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Another club's magazine. During the week I came across the "Sierra Signals" club
- [CCARC NEWS 13-22](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-22/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-22 23rd. June 2013 In this Issue: Google LOON kicks off in NZ. ARRL Field Day this weekend. Funny Ham Radio videos. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Google Loon kicks off in NZ. It seems appropriate that this new Google project (details on
- [CCARC NEWS 13-23](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-23/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-23 21st. July 2013 In this Issue: Club to add 23cm capability. Trip to Friedrichshafen / European SOTA activations - future items. CCARC to take part in Remembrance Day contest. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Club to add 23cm capability. Led by Chris
- [CCARC NEWS 13-24](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-24/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-24 27th. July 2013 In this Issue: QR Codes - make your own! Two great rigs for sale from Sam VK2ZZ. ACMA KW test draws to a close. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. QR codes - make your own! While not directly Amateur
- [CCARC NEWS 13-25](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-25/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-25 3rd. August 2013 In this Issue: AGM this month - the one meeting you really should attend! Great video introducing Amateur Radio. Projects Group. Broke & fixed. Reminders PLEASE READ- Several items this time. 1. AGM this month - the one meeting
- [CCARC NEWS 13-26](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-26/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-26 9th. August 2013 In this Issue: TURN DOWN THE POWER - NO MORE KW LICENSE for VK. Club to get new projector. Last Chance to Run KW from the club - RD Contest. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. TURN DOWN THE POWER
- [CCARC NEWS 13-27](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-27/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-27 16th. August 2013 In this Issue: Busy day tomorrow (Saturday 17th. August) - BBQ - AGM - RD Contest! Club membership renewal overdue? Bargain Andriod tablet from ALDI next Wednesday. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. BUSY DAY at the CCARC club rooms
- [CCARC NEWS 13-28](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-28/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-28 24th. August 2013 In this Issue: Soon, we may not be ALONE ! Remembrance Day Contest. Lighthouse in the centre of Australia. More activities on Saturdays. Foundation Licence training. Ham radio to be featured in new Harrison Ford film. Comet hits sun
- [CCARC NEWS 13-29](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-29-2/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-29 31st. August 2013 What's on at the CCARC in the upcoming week? Saturday 7th September 9am - noon Projects & development meeting 1pm - 3pm Monthly club business meeting In this Issue of CCARC NEWS: Last Chance to get the free version
- [CCARC NEWS 13-31](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-31/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-31 14th. September 2013 In this Issue: RT systems PC-Rig interface cables and software. You-kits Handheld HF SSB transceiver. Help needed for WICEN event on 27th. & 28th. September. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. RT systems PC-Rig interface cables and software. Dave VK2DLS
- [CCARC NEW 13-30](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-new-13-30/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-30 7th. September 2013 In this Issue: No news is not good news - "Eddie-torial". Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. No news is not good news - "Eddie-torial". After the last couple of weeks rush of news it appears all of your quill
- [CCARC NEWS 13-32](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-32/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-32 21st. September 2013 In this Issue: CCARC-SOCIAL - VK2AFY "does" SOTA WIA PR4AmateurRadio Expo - Good idea or waste of time? Video Tour of commercial radio station. Results of Saturday Projects meeting trial. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. CCARC-SOCIAL - VK2AFY "does"
- [CCARC NEWS 13-33](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-33/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-33 27th. September 2013 I am sending out this issue on Friday as I'll be busy with the WICEN exercise at St. Albans Saturday and Sunday. In this Issue: Another Smart Phone Amateur Radio "App" A flash from the past. Broke & fixed.
- [CCARC NEWS 13-36](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-36/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-36 17th. October 2013 In this Issue: Club rooms open tomorrow - Friday 18th - 9 'til 9. JOTA This Weekend - Get yourself to East Gosford! 23cm repeater tests progress report. Whats in the box? Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Club rooms
- [CCARC NEWS 13-37](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-37/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-37 25th. October 2013 In this Issue: EMR Awareness Lecture - TOMORROW! End of the Kyneton Field Day. Support your club. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. EMR Awareness Lecture - TOMORROW! NOT TO BE MISSED!! Karen VK2AKB presents at 13:00 "EMR awareness" -
- [CCARC NEWS 13-38](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-38/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-38 2nd. November 2013 In this Issue: New Lectures materials page on website. WIA spring VHF-UHF Field Day-Nov. 23/24. New web pages for Wyong Field day information. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. New lecture materials page on website. For those lectures where the
- [CCARC NEWS 13-39](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-39/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-39 7th. November 2013 In this Issue: Education day Saturday. VK2AFY comes 4th. in section in the RD contest. Another "Last Man Standing" Ham Episode. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Education day Saturday. Education and assessment day - is on Saturday - 9th.
- [CCARC NEWS 13-40](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-40/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-40 15th. November 2013 URGENT REQUIREMENT: Wanted for Somersby Repeater Site, a monitoring receiver to cover 25 - 1300 Mhz for 10 M, 6 M, 2 M, 70 cm and 23 cm repeaters. A Uniden Bearcat UBC 9000 XLT or UBC-780 would be ideal
- [CCARC NEWS 13-41](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-41/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-41 22nd. November 2013 In this Issue: Funcube-1 Launched! NSW Planning Review. Nighttime operations from Mt. Elliot. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. FUNcube-1 launched! FUNcube team celebrate the receipt of telemetry The Dnepr carrying FUNcube-1 and 18 other satellites carrying amateur radio payloads
- [CCARC NEWS 13-42](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-42/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-42 30th. November 2013 In this Issue: 37 new Amateur Radio Satellites. International Museums weekend 2014. Amateur Radio Transmits 1000 Miles On Voice Power. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. 37 new Amateur Radio Satellites. This month has seen 37 new satellites launched with data
- [CCARC NEWS 13-43](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-43/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-43 5th. December 2013 ***** STOP PRESS UPDATE ****** NSW Antenna rules: Hi Ed, just thought you would like an update, The NSW Planning Bill 2013 has passed through the NSW Legislative Council with considerable amendments as was suggested, we do not know
- [CCARC NEWS 13-45](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-45/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-45 21st. December 2013 STOP PRESS: Important update on planning permission for towers and masts in NSW (relayed by Ian VK2HK) Roger updated this latest piece of news onto the WIA Website. Amateur Radio Antennas and Masts in NSW Date : 21 /
- [CCARC NEWS 14-01](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-01/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-01 10th. January 2014 In this Issue: HAPPY NEW YEAR! On the air with Lions. Summer VHF/UHF Field Day contest 2014: 11-12th. January. Last chance for Wyong Field Day traders. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. HAPPY NEW YEAR! As we get back to
- [CCARC NEWS 14-02](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-02/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-02 17th. January 2014 In this Issue: Position vacant. Smoke Signals needs articles! The K7RA Solar Update indicates bad HF conditions continuing. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Position vacant. The CCARC is seeking a new Publicity Officer and CCARC NEWS editor to start
- [CCARC NEWS 14-04](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-04/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-04 31st. January 2014 In this Issue: New propagation predictions for first quarter 2014. GREAT GIVEAWAY at the club rooms - Friday night. Have you planned your (virtual) trip to Dayton? Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. New propagation predictions for first quarter 2014.
- [CCARC NEWS 14-06](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-06/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-06 14th. February 2014 In this Issue: ONE WEEK - THE COUNTDOWN HAS STARTED! VK4ICE will also be at the Wyong Field Day. Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to Amateur Radio? CubeSats deployed from International Space Station Changes
- [CCARC NEWS 14-07](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-07/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-07 28th. February 2014 In this Issue: JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY MEETING & BBQ & FAREWELL NEW MEMBERS COL VK2ZCO INTERVIEW WYONG FIELD DAY BROKE & FIXED. REMINDERS. 1. JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY The John Moyle Field Day is a couple of weeks
- [CCARC NEWS 14-08](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-08/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-08 7th. March 2014 In this Issue: John Moyle Field Day contest weekend Wyong Field Day New Member Honorary Member JayCar Tuggerah Discount WIA - AR digital - Fees to rise - Member Survey Broke & fixed Reminders 1. JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY
- [CCARC NEWS 14-09](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-09/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-09 14th. March 2014 In this Issue: John Moyle Field Day contest weekend Wyong Field Day Missing Flight Search involves Amateur emcomm ISS HamTV success CCARC Lectures WIA News- Annual Conference - Member Survey Broke & fixed Reminders 1. JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY
- [CCARC NEWS 14-10](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-10/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-10 21st March 2014 In this Issue: John Moyle Field Day contest weekend Missing Flight Search involves Amateur emcomm NASA Deep Space Network 50th Anniversary CCARC Lectures WIA News - PR4AmateurRadio Expo Broke & fixed Reminders 1. JOHN MOYLE FIELD DAY The John
- [CCARC NEWS 14-11](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-11/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-11 28th March 2014 In this Issue: John Moyle Field Day contest weekend JayCar Tuggerah & Erina Discount Assessment & Education days in April & May CCARC Lectures WIA News - WIA Merit Awards Nominations Broke & fixed Reminders 1. JOHN MOYLE FIELD
- [CCARC NEWS 14-12](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-12/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-12 4th April 2014 In this Issue: Saturday Meetings & BBQ Smoke Signals Assessment & Education days in April & May CCARC Lectures Report from our German Correspondent WIA News - PR4AmateurRadio Expo Broke & fixed Reminders 1. SATURDAY MEETINGS & BBQ Saturday
- [CCARC NEWS 14-13](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-13/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-13 11th April 2014 In this Issue: Saturday Meetings, new meeting time for Projects Team. Assessment & Education days in April & May CCARC Lectures Repeater Enhancements Discussion about Ham Radio on ABC Sydney 702 Missing Malaysian Aircraft and Ham Software RTL SDR
- [CCARC NEWS 14-14](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-14/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-14 18th April 2014 In this Issue: CCARC Lecture Working Bee 17th May Discussion about Ham Radio on ABC Sydney 702 Tuning in to the amateur airwaves - ABC Wide Bay Broke & fixed Reminders 1. CCARC LECTURE This months lectures
- [CCARC NEWS 14-15](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-15/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-15 25th April 2014 In this Issue: ANZAC Day On Air Activity Special prefix for ANZAC Day AM and CW on Anzac Day event HackRF an open source SDR platform Cool Science Broke & fixed Reminders 1. ANZAC DAY On Air Activity
- [CCARC NEWS 14-16](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-16/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-16 2nd May 2014 In this Issue: Monthly General Meeting John Moyle Field Day results 20th Century Radio Fiction History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Monthly General Meeting This Saturday 3rd May will be the projects group meeting & general
- [CCARC NEWS 14-17](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-17/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-17 9th May 2014 In this Issue: Working Bee at Somersby Repeaters to be Switched Off Smoke detectors prone to RF interference Ham Video premiers on Space Station History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Working Bee There will be a
- [CCARC NEWS 14-18](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-18/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-18 16th May 2014 In this Issue: Working Bee at Somersby Lecture for May Repeaters to be Switched Off Rotary International Convention on air in June Sam VK2ZZ request History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Working Bee at Somersby
- [CCARC NEWS 14-19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-19/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-19 23rd May 2014 In this Issue: Working Bee Lecture for May Upcoming Meetings New Ham Radio Digital Mode Ham radio: Old technology gets new respect History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Working Bee at Somersby A productive
- [CCARC NEWS 14-20](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-20/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-20 30th May 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Sunday Net with Ed DD5LP Rotarians on Amateur Radio Dinner Invitation Port Macquarie Field Day Big Wi-Fi network planned for Australia History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings
- [CCARC NEWS 14-21](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-21/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-21 6th June 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings NSW Ham Database 1911-1961 Live HD Streaming of Earth from ISS Port Macquarie Field Day HamRadioNow: What's a Whitebox? History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings The next
- [CCARC NEWS 14-22](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-22/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-22 13th June 2014 In this Issue: WICEN CNC this weekend Some VK2RAG Repeaters to be Switched Off Australian radio ham's vintage radio collection Asia-Pacific Telecommunity World Radiocommunication Conference Preparatory Group Colorado Ham Tracks Down, Resolves Interference from Pot Cultivators’ “Grow Lights” History
- [CCARC NEWS 14-23](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-23/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-23 18th July 2014 In this Issue: Lecture for July Wild Weather Forecast Annual Fees are Due Weigh in on Radio History History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Lecture for July Saturday 26th July 2014 1300 -
- [CCARC NEWS 14-25](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-25/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-25 1st August 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Remembrance Day Contest Temporary Reassignment of Commercial Services into 70cm Review of legislation affecting radio amateurs Bandplans Review History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings The next Field
- [CCARC NEWS 14-26](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-26/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-26 8th August 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Remembrance Day Contest Please report any Repeater problems to Don VK2ZCZ Party Balloon Carrying Amateur Radio Payload Circles the Northern Hemisphere Preserving a future for our 9 cm band – WIA submission to ACMA
- [CCARC NEWS 14-27](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-27/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-27 15th August 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Remembrance Day Contest SOTABeams release the Adventure Tuner Ham radio goes around the Moon “Most Unusual Expedition” Ever to Rely on Amateur Radio Ended 67 Years Ago History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 14-28](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-28/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-28 22nd August 2014 In this Issue: Shazada next week VK2RDC 70 cm is on the air VK6RIO chirp beacon project Anatomy of an Internet Scam at QRZ Comprehensive list of SDRs History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Shazada
- [CCARC NEWS 14-29](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-29/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-29 29nd August 2014 In this Issue: 34TH A.L.A.R.A.CONTEST Draft WIA Repeater and Beacon Policy Released September AR Magazine Now Online For Download 434 MHz balloon B-64 returning to UK again Software Defined Radio with HackRF History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 14-30](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-30/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-30 5th September 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meeting Working Bee at Somersby VK2RAG Dstar Gateway is not working Remake of the Amateur LCD Amateur Radio Transponder Will Accompany Japanese Asteroid Mission into Deep Space History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC-NEWS 14-31](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-31/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-31 12th September 2014 In this Issue: Working Bee at Somersby VK2RAG Dstar Gateway is now working Westlakes Field Day this Sunday Solar X-Flare Wednesday evening Digital TV Retune History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Working Bee at Somersby
- [CCARC NEWS 14-33](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-33/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-33 26th September 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings ARNSW Trash & Treasure Working Bee at Somersby October AR Magazine Now Online For Download International Air Ambulance Week Oceania DX Contest Railways on the Air - ROTA History This Week Broke & fixed
- [CCARC NEWS 14-34](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-34/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-34 10th October 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Jota Alarameet 2014 Smoke Signals Tim Allen Gets His Ham Ticket For Real Amateur Radio is “Communications Superpower” Send Your Name to Mars ISS Expedition 42 poster released History This Week Broke & fixed
- [CCARC NEWS 14-35](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-35/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-35 17th October 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Jota JOTA Founder Les Mitchell, G3BHK, SK AMSAT-UK upload JOTA greetings message to satellite Radio Amateur is Among Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winners Communication outages filled by Indian hams History This Week Broke &
- [CCARC NEWS 14-36](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-36/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-36 24th October 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings November AR Magazine Now Online For Download ARNSW Field Day 2015 Edition of The ARRL Handbook Lots of solar flares High altitude balloon keeps going History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 14-37](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-37/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-37 31st October 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Victorian National Parks period has record activations Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio Payloads Among Those Lost in Launch Explosion RSGB Radio Communication Handbook New 12th edition is Now Available! 4M Lunar payload update Project Horus
- [CCARC NEWS 14-38](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-38/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-38 7th November 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Lecture Westlake ARC Car Boot sale 2015 WIA Callbook Available Who requires an engraved CCARC ID Badge? ARNSW Field Day Spring VHF-UHF Field Day 2014 History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1.
- [CCARC NEWS 14-39](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-39/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-39 14th November 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Lecture Government's Spectrum Review proposes a single licensing framework Product Safety Recall - Woolworths Power Boards GPS back-up: World War Two technology employed Latest News About Lord Howe Island DXpedition 2014 Spring VHF-UHF Field Day
- [CCARC NEWS 14-40](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-40/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-40 21st November 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meeting GlobalSET tests our emergency communications Increase Yaesu FT817 output to (around) 10w Get ready for 'Frequency' - the series Spring VHF-UHF Field Day 2014 History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1.
- [CCARC NEWS 14-41](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-41/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-41 28th November 2014 In this Issue: Help wanted on Saturday Upcoming Meeting ARNSW Trash & Treasure December 2014 AR Digital Edition - Now Available Dick Smith - Amateur Radio & Adventure Portable activity sets new record History This Week Broke & fixed
- [CCARC NEWS 14-42](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-42/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-42 5th December 2014 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Licence Assessments on Saturday 6th December CCARC & WICEN 2014 Xmas Party Saturday 13 December 2014 December is Youngsters On The Air Month Popular Electronics magazines archive History This Week Broke & fixed
- [CCARC NEWS 14-43](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-43/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-43 12th December 2014 In this Issue: CCARC & WICEN 2014 Xmas Party Saturday 13 December 2014 & WICEN meeting. New Outdoor area at Kariong ARNSW’s Last Trash and Treasure for 2014 WIA submits comments on the Government’s Potential Reform Directions paper
- [CCARC NEWS 14-44](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-44/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-44 19th December 2014 In this Issue: Winstone VK2BS OBE. New Icom IC-2730, a practical dual bander with optional Bluetooth headset! New WIA Repeater and Beacon Licence Recommendation Policy Directions paper The first female Ham Radio operators, and their awesome legacy ARISS-SSTV images
- [CCARC NEWS 15-01](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-01/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-01 9th January 2015 In this Issue: VHF UHF Summer Field Days WICEN during South Australian bushfires Amateur licence conditions re-make: what’s happening? History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. VHF UHF Summer Field Days The Summer VHF
- [CCARC NEWS 15-02](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-02/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-02 23rd January 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings ARNSW Trash & Treasure Listen-in to 2380 MHz radar observations of asteroid History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings There will be a number of events on
- [CCARC NEWS 15-03](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-03/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-03 30th January 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Aussie pico balloon PS-31 lost, PS-32 still flying VK-ZL cruise liner IRLP expedition History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings There will be a number of events
- [CCARC NEWS 15-04](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-04/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-04 6th February 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings SSTV from the ISS New Book publications! History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings There will be a number of events on Saturday the 7th February. There
- [CCARC NEWS 15-05](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-05/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-05 13th February 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Is your Amateur Licence current? ROAR will launch special callsign at the Wyong Field Day New Project HF Transceiver Kit History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings
- [CCARC NEWS 15-06](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-06/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-06 27th February 2015 In this Issue: Wyong Field Day ARNSW Field Day, Sunday the 8th of March Enjoying Morse Code New Project HF Transceiver Kit RadioShack Closes Stores in Struggle to Survive History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 15-07](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-07/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-07 6th March 2015 In this Issue: Business Meeting this Saturday CCARC BBQS SSTV VK2MDC 40 Years of Colour Television Self assemble laptop with MyRiad RF SDR support History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Business Meeting This Saturday
- [CCARC NEWS 15-08](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-08/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-08 13th March 2015 In this Issue: Wyong Field Day de brief this Saturday For Sale RF and Microwave Seminar History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Wyong Field Day de brief This Saturday The Wyong Field Day
- [CCARC NEWS 15-09](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-09/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-09 20th March 2015 In this Issue: March Lecture: Self Assessment of Your Radio Shack's EMR Compliance Wyong Field Day EMR Awareness Presentation PDF Solar Eclipse 20th March CME impact, major geomagnetic storm John Moyle Field Day History This Week Broke &
- [CCARC NEWS 15-10](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-10/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-10 27th March 2015 In this Issue: March Lecture: Self Assessment of Your Radio Shack's EMR Compliance ARNSW Trash & Treasure For Sale ARRLX - World Amateur Radio Day WIA - April Digital AR now available for members History This Week Broke
- [CCARC NEWS 15-11](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-11/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-11 10th April 2015 In this Issue: WICEN Meeting & AGM This Saturday Business Meeting Following Saturday ISS Slow Scan TV active this weekend AX-prefixed QSL carded stations now have an ANZAC award Announcing the STREAM board History This Week Broke &
- [CCARC NEWS 15-12](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-12/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-12 17th April 2015 In this Issue: Business Meeting This Saturday Gallipoli ceremonies have Amateur Radio access ISS Ham Radio SSTV video History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Business Meeting This Saturday The next CCARC Business meeting will
- [CCARC NEWS 15-14](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-14/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-14 8th May 2015 In this Issue: Somersby BBQ and Mini Working Bee Lecture for May X2-class solar flare causes radio blackout Westlakes AR Club Car boot sale Election results for WIA Board positions History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 15-15](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-15/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-15 22nd May 2015 In this Issue: Lecture for May New Firmware Update for the IC-7600 HF Amateur radio Transceiver Digital Makers Group on the Central Coast The Foundation Licence and WIA assessors History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 15-16](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-16/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-16 29th May 2015 In this Issue: Wicen Meeting ARNSW Trash & Treasure FreeDV Digital Voice on HF and the SM1000 Embedded Modem Spectrum Review report released History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Wicen Meeting This
- [CCARC NEWS 15-17](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-17/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-17 5th June 2015 In this Issue: Wicen CNC at the Tom Quilty Gold Cup CCARC Business meeting this Saturday Another VK balloon circumnavigates the earth WIA online news & information for all History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 15-18](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-18/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-18 12th June 2015 In this Issue: BBQ / Fundraiser / Wake for Les Poole, VK2APE (SK). Lecture for June Dick Smith gets Queens Birthday honour Software Defined Radio - An Introduction Radio hams asked for LightSail reports History This Week Broke
- [CCARC NEWS 15-19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-19/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-19 19th June 2015 In this Issue: Lecture for June WIA 2m and 70cm Bandplan Review – Update WINTER VHF-UHF FIELD DAY 2015 ICQPODCAST - Running an Amateur / Ham Radio Special Event History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 15-20](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-20/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-20 26th June 2015 In this Issue: ARNSW Field Day Change is coming for the ACMA Another CME is on the way Ham Radio Field Day from space History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. ARNSW Field Day
- [CCARC NEWS 15-21](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-21/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-21 3rd July 2015 In this Issue: CCARC Business meeting this Saturday Yaesu DR-1X Fusion Repeater on Test A Maker’s Introduction to Ham Radio NASA Explains Why June 30 Will Get Extra Second History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 15-22](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-22/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-22 17th July 2015 In this Issue: New LCD for Amateur Radio ISS SSTV July 18-19 on 145.800 MHz FM HamShield for Arduino (VHF/UHF transceiver) International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. New LCD
- [CCARC NEWS 15-23](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-23/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-23 24th July 2015 In this Issue: Shahzada August 22-28 operators required ARNSW Trash & Treasure D-STAR QSO Party 2015 World Digital ATV QSO Party Aussie balloon record flight ends History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Shahzada August
- [CCARC NEWS 15-24](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-24/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-24 31st July 2015 In this Issue: Meetings This Saturday Saturday Morning Meetings All is not lost for the 9 cm band Men’s Shed talks about Amateur Radio Pirate broadcaster fined History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Meetings
- [CCARC NEWS 15-25](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-25/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-25 7th August 2015 In this Issue: Meeting This Saturday Shahzada August 22-28 operators required Saturday Morning Meetings ACMA licensing shut-down announced Update to Permitted Equipment for Amateur Use History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Meeting This Saturday
- [CCARC NEWS 15-26](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-26/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-26 14th August 2015 In this Issue: AGM This Saturday Remembrance Day Contest ILLW headed for another success Shahzada August 22-28 operators required Arduino CW Decoder video History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. AGM This Saturday Saturday
- [CCARC NEWS 15-27](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-27/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-27 28th August 2015 In this Issue: Meeting Next Saturday 35TH ALARA Contest 29th – 30th August 2015 Government Announces Moves on Spectrum Reform Antarctica VI0ANZAC on air this weekend - weather permitting Send your name to Mars DV4mini USB Stick for
- [CCARC NEWS 15-28](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-28/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-28 28th August 2015 In this Issue: Meetings Next Saturday A message from the WIA President ACMA SPECTRA online for licensing VI0ANZAC faced weather and propagation 156 years ago, a solar superstorm Techniques of the Best Operators History This Week Broke &
- [CCARC NEWS 15-29](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-29/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-29 12th September 2015 In this Issue: Westlakes Field Day on Sunday ICQPODCAST - Microphones in Amateur / Ham Radio NASA Television to broadcast Friday return of space station crew Telstra dial-up modems end this year Centenarian amateurs honoured History This Week
- [CCARC NEWS 15-30](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-30/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-30 18th September 2015 In this Issue: MWRS FLAGPOLE Contest Two Aussie Balloons Carrying Ham Radio Payloads Launched from California Dipole and Inverted V Antenna Basics History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. MWRS FLAGPOLE Contest September 19th. A
- [CCARC NEWS 15-31](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-31/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-31 25th September 2015 In this Issue: Education Day President's Portable Party! ARNSW Trash & Treasure Amateur Qualification Levels Available Callsigns facility suspended Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Education Day Chris VK2YY, CCARC Education officer, intends to hold licence training
- [CCARC NEWS 15-32](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-32/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-32 9th October 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Education Day Public callsign list restored Danger ! A no-fee Amateur licence fee could mean no service Oceania DX Contests begin this weekend RD Contest certificates issued Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 15-33](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-33/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-33 16th October 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Education Day Powerpole Distribution Box Ham radio links Scouts around the world Digital Modes Development in New Zealand University of Melbourne & satellites Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings
- [CCARC NEWS 15-34](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-34/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-34 30th October 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Business Meeting CCARC Calling Sked Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meetings Saturday 7th November 2015, commencing at 1310 hours will be the CCARC Business Meeting. It is important that as many
- [CCARC NEWS 15-36](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-36/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-36 13th November 2015 In this Issue: Ham GeoTool is now in Google Play Store dogparkSDR Version 1.01 released RFinder - The World Wide Repeater Directory now free trial on Android! Kenwood TS520-SE requires a home The Keith Roget Memorial National Parks
- [CCARC NEWS 15-37](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-37/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-37 20th November 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings A new 60m allocation at WRC-15 History of electronics in Australia Kenwood TS520-SE requires a home Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meeting Saturday 21st November 2015, commencing at 1300 hours will be
- [CCARC NEWS 15-38](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-38/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-38 4th December 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Callbook 2016 is now available Flight MH17 - QSL Cards Who filled this microwave antenna with 300+ pounds of acorns Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meeting Saturday 5th December
- [CCARC NEWS 15-39](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-39/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-39 11th December 2015 In this Issue: Christmas Party The WIA reviewing the WRC-15 outcomes Chris Platt VK5CP sworn in as a Commissioner of the Fair Work Commission, and resigns as a WIA Director Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Christmas
- [CCARC NEWS 16-01](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-01/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-01 5th February 2016 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings World Radio Day Ham radio Foundation course for iOS and Android Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meeting Saturday 6th February 2016, commencing at 1300 hours will be the Monthly Business
- [CCARC NEWS 16-02](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-02/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-02 12th February 2016 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings Free book aimed at young people IRLP-enabled repeater in Nepal Reports: First death from meteorite impact recorded in India Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meeting Saturday 13th February 2016, commencing
- [CCARC NEWS 16-03](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-03/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-03 19th February 2016 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings VK2RAG Repeater changes Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meeting Saturday 20th February 2016, commencing at 1300 hours will be the 2016 Field Day Planning Meeting. 2. VK2RAG Repeater
- [CCARC NEWS 16-04](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-04/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-04 4th March 2016 In this Issue: Upcoming Meetings VK2RAG Repeater changes The ACMA licence renewal process - explained Sydney Amateur Radio Ferry Contest March 13 Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Upcoming Meeting Saturday 5th March 2016, commencing at 1300
- [CCARC NEWS 16-06](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-06/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-06 1st April 2016 In this Issue: Business Meeting This Saturday Kogan to keep iconic Australian retailer Dick Smith alive Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Business Meeting This Saturday The next CCARC Business meeting will be held on Saturday
- [CCARC NEWS 16-07](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-07/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-07 15th April 2016 In this Issue: Lecture This Saturday VK2FSP Fred Parker Silent Key VK2RAG alterations World Amateur Radio Day Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Lecture This Saturday The next Lecture will be held on Saturday 16th April
- [CCARC NEWS 16-08](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-08/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-08 29th April 2016 In this Issue: VK2LCP Leonie Parker in Hospital A Call for Volunteers! VK2RAG alterations ATV News Broke & fixed Reminders 1. VK2LCP Leonie Parker in Hospital Leonie Parker, VK2LCP, has had a fall on the weekend
- [CCARC NEWS 16-10](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-10/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-10 20th May 2016 In this Issue: ACMA shutdowns licencing US Technician Class Licence - reciprocal arrangements HamBay upgraded to Auction site An Australian built satellite project Review and audio samples of the Icom IC-7300 Broke & fixed Reminders 1. ACMA shutdowns licencing
- [CCARC NEWS 16-11](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-11/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-11 3rd June 2016 In this Issue: Business Meeting This Saturday Appointment of WIA Office Bearers for 2016 Australian pico ballooner honoured ICQPodcast - User review Icom IC-7300 released Free download of VHF Handbook First ISS reflection from Europe to North America Broke
- [CCARC NEWS 16-21](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-21/) - Coming Events Aluminium Stranded Conductor Available Demystifying amateur radio callsigns Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Coming Events Saturday 3rd December at 1300 hours will be the CCARC Business Meeting. Saturday 10th December at 1300 hours will be the WICEN Meeting following the CCARC & WICEN Xmas Lunch. 2. Aluminium Stranded Conductor Available Col VK2ZCO has available some
- [CCARC NEWS 16-12](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-12/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-12 10th June 2016 In this Issue: Business Meeting This Saturday ATV News Australian radio ham helps schools link to ISS 73 Magazine Archive Ed's Icom IC-7300 review and projects dogparkSDR Version 1.04 released Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Business Meeting This
- [CCARC NEWS 16-13](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-13/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-13 17th June 2016 In this Issue: WICEN Meeting This Saturday Deceased Estate Items for Sale Broke & fixed Reminders 1. WICEN Meeting This Saturday The next CNC WICEN meeting will be held on Saturday 18th June 2016, commencing at 1300 hours.
- [CCARC NEWS 16-14](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-14/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-14 5th August 2016 In this Issue: Business Meeting This Saturday ACMA computer system issues affecting licence issuing and renewals Fox Hunting Expressions of Interest Polluting LED Street Lights Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Business Meeting This Saturday The next CCARC Business meeting will be held
- [CCARC NEWS 16-15](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-15/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-15 26th August 2016 In this Issue: Business Meeting ACMA licence issue getting back on track WIA recruitment, digital AR magazine, and the Committee System Switched-mode PSU wreaks havoc Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Business Meeting The next CCARC Business meeting will be held on Saturday 3rd September
- [CCARC NEWS 16-16](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-16/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-16 16th September 2016 In this Issue: 2017 WFD publicity International Air Ambulance Week 2016 Enigma Reloaded 2016 The originators of WiFi get further recognition Broke & fixed Reminders 1. 2017 WFD publicity Thanks to Ed DD5LP / VK2JI we now have international publicity
- [CCARC NEWS 16-17](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-17/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-17 7th October 2016 In this Issue: Business Meeting Review of the Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan Amateur Reciprocal Qualifications Review JOTA-JOTI 14th, 15th & 16th October 2016 How the phonetic alphabet emerged Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Business Meeting The next CCARC Business meeting will be held on
- [CCARC NEWS 16-18](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-18/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-18 14th October 2016 In this Issue: VK2RAG Digital Progress Parts Wanted JOTA at the weekend Who had the first radio communication Broke & fixed Reminders 1. VK2RAG Digital Progress This is from Ian VK2HK: We have P25 going on VK2RAG, 438.325 -7, this
- [CCARC NEWS 16-19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-19/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-19 4th November 2016 In this Issue: Business Meeting National Geographic Guide to Ham Radio The Doctor Will See You Now! Guide to using a WebSDR Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Business Meeting The next CCARC Business meeting will be held on this Saturday 5th November 2016, commencing at
- [CCARC NEWS 16-20](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-20/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-20 11th November 2016 In this Issue: VK2RAG 2M repeater output on very low power TXfactor Mills on Air event has first Australian mill False radio calls on the aircraft band Broke & fixed Reminders The following 2 items are from Bob VK2AOR. 1. VK2RAG
- [VK2ZCO’s lecture: “Climate change on a scientific basis”](https://www.ccarc.org.au/vk2zcos-lecture-climate-change-on-a-scientific-basis/) - Climate Change? A prickly subject for sure, with everyone having differing ideas and opinions. Col, VK2ZCO, brought to light the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide, since then the industrial revolution and more. Backed up by scientific studies and graphs his lecture was interesting and informative. We had 11 people in attendance on the day.
- [2017 Christmas Party](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2017-christmas-party/) - Lecture Co-Coordinator, Karen VK2AKB: On Saturday 9th December, CCARC & WICEN CNC members, XYLs & guests, gathered at the CCARC Clubrooms Kariong to celebrate Christmas 2017. We had a great group of 24 people, including WICEN guests Ros VK2FROS and Raffy VK2RF. Dave VK2FDWY provided entertainment by playing the guitar with some lyrics sung
- [CCARC Wyong Field Day 2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-wyong-field-day-2018/) - Club President, Bob VK2AOR: The WFD 2018 is over now and a big thank you to all who helped out and participated on the day. Special thanks to Glenn VK2GEM who worked tirelessly to get exhibitors and traders to attend, get their forms in and pay when needed. His planning of the car parks,
- [St Albans One Day Ride](https://www.ccarc.org.au/st-albans-one-day-ride/) - October 2018 saw participating CCARC and WICEN members attend the St Albans One Day Ride event. This event runs horses through 10, 20 and 40-kilometre tracks to test their capabilities and endurance. Amateur radio operators were deployed at 6 locations – Base and checkpoints A through to E. Bob VK2ZAR and Col VK2ZCZ operated the
- [News 28.10.2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-28-10-2018/) - Last week’s lecture on RADHAZ i.e. Radiation Hazards by Allan VK2EFM was most informative. It started with the basics of electromagnetic radiation e.g. the E-field (electric) and the H-field (magnetic) at 90 degrees to it. Basic calculations were shown, such as volts/metre from the E-field and amps/metre from the H-field. Did you know that it
- [News 21.10.2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/news-21-10-2018/) - There will be a Working Bee at the Club rooms next Saturday 27th October to spruce the place up, and all are invited. A report on yesterday’s technical lecture will appear next week. All meetings of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club are held at the club rooms in Dandaloo St, Kariong, just past the
- [CCARC NEWS 16-09](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-09/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-09 13th May 2016 In this Issue: VK stations get to use AX prefix for World Telecommunications Day Broke & fixed Reminders 1. VK stations get to use AX prefix on May 17 for World Telecommunications Day The International Telecommunications
- [CCARC NEWS 16-05](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-16-05/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 16-05 18th March 2016 In this Issue: John Moyle Field Day Broke & fixed Reminders 1. John Moyle Field Day Welcome to the John Moyle Memorial Field Day. The next Field Day will be held over the weekend of the 19th-20th
- [CCARC NEWS 15-35](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-35/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-35 6th November 2015 In this Issue: Upcoming Business Meeting New 2M net on Tuesday nights Emails from the ACMA not spam Free Frequency Allocations Handbook Feds have plan in case we are hit with catastrophic solar flares Broke & fixed Reminders
- [CCARC NEWS 15-13](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-15-13/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 15-13 1st May 2015 In this Issue: Meetings This Saturday Lecture for May May 2015 AR Digital Edition - Now Available Licence processing suspension for two weeks History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Meetings This Saturday Saturday 2nd
- [CCARC NEWS 14-32](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-32/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-32 19th September 2014 In this Issue: MWRS FLAGPOLE Contest InnovAntennas to launch a new 'reflector-less' Yagi Arduino creator was a radio ham History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. MWRS FLAGPOLE Contest September 20th. A fun competition with
- [CCARC NEWS 14-24](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-24/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-24 25th July 2014 In this Issue: Lecture for July ARNSW Trash & Treasure Upcoming Meetings Remembrance Day Contest August AR Magazine Now Online History This Week Broke & fixed Reminders 1. Lecture for July Saturday 26th July 2014 1300
- [CCARC NEWS 14-05](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-05/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-05 7th. February 2014 In this Issue: John Moyle Field Day contest weekend. Only two weeks to go!! Radio Amateur access to 50 to 51 MHz in NZ. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. John Moyle Field Day contest weekend. I know we are
- [CCARC NEWS 14-03](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-14-03/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 14-03 24th. January 2014 In this Issue: ONE MONTH TO GO! AX Call sign prefix this Sunday. STOP PRESS: Changes to D-Star VK2RAG infrastructure. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. One month to go! That's right there's just one month, four weeks or 30
- [CCARC NEWS 13-44](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-44/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-44 14th. December 2013 In this Issue: New calls on the coast. VK2RTG ATV test transmissions halted for the holidays. 23cm repeater Survey. The history of radio jamming. Online collection for Raspberry Pi owners. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. New calls on the
- [CCARC NEWS 13-35](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-35/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-35 12th. October 2013 In this Issue: Lots of bargains on members sales page! CCARC PICNIC and Radio at Mt. Elliot. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Lots of bargains on members sales page! When did you last check the members sales page on
- [CCARC NEWS 13-34](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-34/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-34 9th. October 2013 In this Issue: Update on WIA PR4AR event next year CCARC PICNIC and Radio on Saturday. Broke & fixed. Reminders. 1. Update on WIA PR4AR event next year The WIA is now starting to formulate their plans for advertising
- [CCARC News 13-08](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-08/) - THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-08 3rd. March 2013 *** Please don't forget this Wednesday (6th. March) from 10am the club rooms will be open for the monthly gathering *** In this Issue: Recovering from Wyong ? Contests etc. New Chinese HF transceiver coming ~ about $400. New
- [CCARC NEWS 13-04](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-04/) - CCARC NEWS 13-04 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-04 27th. January 2013 In this Issue: Special Field day and Monthly Business Meetings next Saturday. It's impossible to resist! John Moyle Field Day contest. TS-990S Brochure. Activity on new club bench. Broke & fixed. 1. Special Field day and
- [CCARC NEWS 13-03](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-03/) - CCARC NEWS 13-03 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-03 20th. January 2013 In this Issue: Our FM repeaters are wide band. 444.250MHz still "radio-active" Monday & Tuesday nights. Looking for an AXE? Combined 70cm HT and ruggedised Android smart phone. Broke & fixed. 1. Our FM Repeaters are
- [CCARC NEWS 13-02](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-13-02/) - CCARC NEWS 13-02 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 13-02 13th. January 2013 In this Issue: A different kind of field day contest. Cosmic weather changing. Broke & fixed. 1. A different kind of Field Day contest. As you will know from my last posting, I called off the
- [VK2EH/P portable operation this weekend canceled.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/vk2ehp-portable-operation-this-weekend-canceled/) - Due to the high temperatures and chance of bush fires this weekend, the decision has been made not to operate portable in the VHF-UHF Fieldday contest and the team will be instead operating VK2AFY as a "home station" in the contest for a few hours Saturday afternoon from the club rooms. There is still some
- [VK2AFY Active in OCDX Contest from 6pm (local time) today - DOUBLE POINTS for Central Coast award!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/vk2afy-active-in-ocdx-context-from-6pm-local-time-today-double-points-for-central-coast-award/) - The CCARC club station - VK2AFY - will be on the air from 6pm tonight (Saturday 6th. October 2012) taking part in the Oceania DX contest - Phone section. As per the rules of the Central Coast Award, when a club station is active in a contest - the contact counts for double (5 x
- [CCARC NEWS 12-33](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-33/) - CCARC NEWS 12-33 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-33 22nd. September 2012 In this Issue: Plea from the president. CCARC "Central Coast Award" resurrected. Projects are GO! New projects start this week. 1. Plea from the President - re communications on meeting dates. A lot of important meetings
- [September's lecture is a not to be missed one!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/septembers-lecture-is-a-not-to-be-missed-one/) - Power in and out of the shack by Brian Clarke VK2GCE" (Notes will be available in both hard copy & download onto USB stick). Please bring along a USB stick to the lecture. Light refreshments will be provided afterwards. Thank you 73 Karen VK2AKB . (lecture starts at 7:30pm this Friday 21st. September in
- [CCARC NEWS 12-32](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-32/) - CCARC NEWS 12-32 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-32 15th. September 2012 In this Issue: WHATS HAPPENING AT THE CCARC ?? !! Oceania DX Contest sponsorship. New Contests Manager. 1. WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CCARC - KIT BUILDING - THAT'S WHAT! As mentioned in the last edition
- [CCARC NEWS 12-29](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-29/) - CCARC NEWS 12-29 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-29 2nd. August 2012 In this Issue: Special General Meeting tomorrow night (3rd. August). A "Strange but Effective" HF antenna from Arthur VK2FHAY. Important club dates in August. 1. Special General Meeting (SGM) Friday 3rd. August 19:00 - Kariong. In
- [CCARC NEWS 12-28](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-28/) - CCARC NEWS 12-28 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-28 28th. July 2012 In this Issue: We're back and August is a busy month - needing lots of support from CCARC members. Do you need a Balun, or N-Type connectors? VHF-UHF Winter Field Day result - VK2WFD/P. Fox Hunt
- [Licence Fees Revised](https://www.ccarc.org.au/licence-fees-revised/) - We have now received further advice from ACMA in relation to licence fee cost Annual fee -- $72.00 2 years -- $141.00 3 years -- $209.00 4 years -- $277.00 5 years -- $346.00 Licence fee variation -- has increased from $41.00 to $49.00 These changes are effective as of 1st July.
- [CCARC NEWS 12-24](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-24/) - CCARC NEWS 12-24 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-24 24th. June 2012 In this Issue: Changes to VK2RAG 6m repeater. "Ham Radio for Dummies" available as a PDF download. Smoke Signals article on "strange" antenna. 1. Changes to VK2RAG 6m repeater. The 6 metre repeater has a new
- [Contests - CCARC Contest update - Winter VHF-UHF Fieldday.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-contest-update-winter-vhf-uhf-fieldday/) - Here are the details for the CCARC - VK2EH/P location for this coming Saturday 23rd. June 2012: Set-up time 10am. Operation from 12 noon through about 6pm. The location is near the Oak Cafe http://goo.gl/maps/6nHy It is on "George Downes Drive" between "Peats Ridge Road" and "The Link Road" http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=203146560749879176970.0004c04f3300b346c63df&msa=0&ll=-33.305533,151.235003&spn=0.011298,0.027037
- [CCARC NEWS 12-23](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-23/) - CCARC NEWS 12-23 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-23 16th. June 2012 In this Issue: What a GREAT evening on Friday! Last chance to be part of an upcoming club event. Smoke Signals articles. 1. What a GREAT evening on Friday! Karen is to be thanked for organising
- [CCARC NEWS 12-21](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-21/) - CCARC NEWS 12-21 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-21 3rd. June 2012 In this Issue: CCARC HF net experiments. What's in the box? VHF-UHF Winter Field Day - support your club. 1. CCARC HF net experiments. Once again this last Thursday a club HF net was attempted.
- [John Moyle Field Day results - two 2nds in class for the CCARC!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/john-moyle-field-day-results-two-2nds-in-class-for-the-ccarc/) - ........ This just in ......... CCARC station VK2EH/P 2nd in class in John Moyle Field Day. CCARC station VK2AFY 2nd in class in John Moyle Field Day. The club station VK2EH/P came 2nd in the 24 hour, multi-operator, Portable, VHF only, Phone only section of this years John Moyle Field Day. A
- [CCARC NEWS 12-18](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-18/) - CCARC NEWS 12-18 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-18 13th. May 2012 In this Issue: World Telecommunications Day - AX prefix can be used. Lecture Night this coming Friday - Yagi antenna design from Victor VK2BTV. Learn about the club's new linear amplifier. 1. World Telecommunications Day -
- [CCARC NEWS EDITION 12-17](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-edition-12-17/) - CCARC NEWS 12-17 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-17 5th. May 2012 In this Issue: The air is full of RF on the Central Coast this weekend. Change of night for Project Group meeting. Learn all about Yagi antennas. 1. The air is full of RF on the
- [CCARC NEWS Edition 12-16](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-edition-12-16/) - CCARC NEWS 12-16 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-16 28th. April 2012 In this Issue: Sale items from Dave VK2JDH CCARC Interactive – Please submit your topics for Wednesday night discussions Reminder: Use of club call sign and logging requirements. Email addresses on web pages. Club QSL cards
- [CCARC NEWS Edition 12-15](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-edition-12-15/) - CCARC NEWS 12-15 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-15 21st. April 2012 In this Issue: 6m Midland 91.5Hz mod CCARC Interactive - Topics for Wednesday night discussions Reminder: Use of AX call sign on Anzac day. 1. 6m Midland 91.5Hz CTCSS modification Can those club members who are
- [CCARC NEWS Issue 12-14](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-issue-12-14/) - CCARC NEWS 12-14 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-14 15th. April 2012 In this Issue: QRP contest report. Wednesday meetings - Winter Schedule. New web section - upcoming events. Use of AX call sign on Anzac day. 1. QRP "hours" contest 14th. April - report. So how many
- [Upcoming events of interest to the CCARC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/upcoming-events-of-interest-to-the-ccarc/) - 1. Friday May 4th. Club business meeting from 19:30. 2. Saturday May 12th. Trans-Tasman 80m phone contests 8-14 UTC details at: http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/transtasman/ 3. Friday May 18th. 19:30 Lecture - Yagi antenna design from Victor VK2BTV 4. Friday June 1st. 19:30 Club business meeting. (note this is the meeting where the membership rate for the following
- [Online links](https://www.ccarc.org.au/online-links/) - CCARC NEWS Online. Past editions of the CCARC NEWS can be read by clicking on the appropriate "tag" in the "tag cloud" on the right hand side of most pages on this site and the older PDF CCARC-NEWS editions can be downloaded at Newsletters 2011 News Broadcasts: Sunday 09:00 – Westlakes / 09:30 WIA on
- [Hours QRP contest](https://www.ccarc.org.au/hours-qrp-contest/) - http://vkqrpclub.org/qrp_hours_contest_2012.php It is hoped that as many as possible club members will take part in either of the two available contests coming up on the 14th. April. If we have six or more members enter, I will draw up a club table of how well we have done within the club, as long as you
- [CCARC NEWS 12-12](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-12/) - CCARC NEWS 12-12 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 1st. April 2012 ISSUE No 12-12 In this Issue: VK2RAG 6m repeater operational. CCARC ILLW 2012 team. New Jaycar catalogue. 1. VK2RAG 6m repeater operational As you will have seen from the special announcement sent out on Thursday night the clubs
- [VK2RAG - 6m operational 53.725MHz](https://www.ccarc.org.au/vk2rag-6m-operational/) - The 6 metre repeater is now operational from Somersby. The link to VK2RAG on 439.725 is also active for those with an advanced or standard licenses. If you wish to take a look at this equipment in action close-up please give Don VK2ZCZ a call in the morning (Saturday 31st. March) as he'll be going
- [*** VK2RAG 6 Metre repeater installation at Somersby ***](https://www.ccarc.org.au/vk2rag-6-metre-repeater-installation-at-somersby/) - Yes folks the time has really arrived and the CCARC new 6m repeater is about to go "on-air" ! The hard work from Don VK2ZCZ, Bob VK2ZAR and many others is at last about to be rewarded with, what promises to be the clubs longest range repeater, linking the Central Coast to other neighbouring areas
- [April Business Meeting Change of Date](https://www.ccarc.org.au/april-business-meeting_2012/) - The scheduled business meeting for April was due to be held on Friday 6th which is Easter Friday. Due to the holiday, it has been decided to reschedule the meeting for Friday 13th April 2012, commencing 19:30 hours. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
- [CCARC NEWS 12-11](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-11/) - CCARC NEWS 12-11 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 25 March 2012 ISSUE No 12-11 In this Issue: Club special offer on soldering station New shack PC Panadapter as club project? Anyone interested? 1. Club special on soldering station Chris, VK2YY is able to obtain the Hakko soldering station below at
- [CCARC NEWS 12-10](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-10/) - CCARC NEWS 12-10 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 19 March 2012 ISSUE No 12-10 In this Issue: 1. Club rooms open this Wednesday John Moyle Contest Some funny science. 1. Club rooms open this Wednesday This Wednesday Bob restarts his fortnightly opening of the club rooms for anyone who wants
- [WIA Proposes Operating Principles](https://www.ccarc.org.au/wia-proposes-operating-principles/) - The Board of the Wireless Institute of Australia has adopted the following Operating Principles as a guide for all amateurs: We, the Australian Radio Amateurs will at all times: Act and operate with integrity; Be honest in our dealings; Ensure that the operating equipment of our station is safe for ourselves and for visitors to
- [CCARC NEWS 12-09](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-09/) - CCARC NEWS THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC ISSUE 12-09 In this edition: Upgrades to club IT environment. John Moyle contest 17th.- 18th. March. ATV tests 1. Upgrades to club’s computing (IT) environments. Geoff VK2ZC has told me that he intends to replace the aging PC in the radio shack
- [CCARC NEWS 12-08](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-08/) - CCARC NEWS 12-08 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 3 Mar 2012 ISSUE No 12-08 In this Issue: 1. Bigger signals from “the Coast”. Next Club Wednesday open day. Next club Saturday BBQ date. 1. Bigger signals from “the Coast” Seeing how many of the clubs advanced call members were
- [CCARC NEWS 12-07](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-07/) - CCARC NEWS 12-07 THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ISSUE No 12-07 In this Issue: 1. IRLP to be off the air 2. Change to planned Tri-Bander action 3. John Moyle Contest – sign up now if you want to be part of it 4. ILLW limited places left. 1.
- [CCARC NEWS 12-05](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-05/) - CCARC NEWS THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC ISSUE No 12-05 In this edition: SUCCESS!! 3 new Foundation and two new Standard exam passes! Report on mast and Tri-bander status. Get ready for the Field Day!! 1. Education day at the club a great success - Saturday 18th.
- [CCARC NEWS 12-06](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-12-06/) - CCARC NEWS THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC ISSUE No 12-06 In this edition: Thanks to all members who helped at the Field day!! Tri-bander to go back up soon. Don’t miss the business meeting this Friday John Moyle contest getting close ILLW 2012 – do you want to
- [WIA Certificate for CCARC Summer VHF/UHF contest entry](https://www.ccarc.org.au/wia-certificate-for-ccarc-summer-vhfuhf-contest-entry/)
- [CCARC NEWS edition 12-04](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-news-edition-12-04/) - CCARC NEWS THE PERIODIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC ISSUE No 12-04 In this edition: Field day organisation meeting this Friday – do not miss. Help needed Saturday to put mast and Tri-bander back up. Last chance to register for education day. 1. Field day organisation meeting – Friday 17th.
- [International Lighthouse & Lightships Weekend 2012 - CCARC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/international-lighthouse-lightships-weekend-2012-ccarc/) - CCARC will be entering the ILLW event on Saturday the 18th. & Sunday the 19th. of August once again from Nobbys Head Lighthouse in Newcastle. The difference to last year is that we have access to and the use of a cottage at the lighthouse instead of having to suffer the weather conditions below the
- [Club Rooms Open this week, Wednesday (8th. February)](https://www.ccarc.org.au/club-rooms-open-this-week-wednesday-8th-february/) - Bob VK2PEP will once again be opening up the club rooms for a daytime social meeting - Wednesday of this week. Please support this action with your attendance. Bob will be there from 10am to 3pm.
- [CCARC February Business Meeting 7:30pm 3rd. Feb.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-february-business-meeting-730pm-3rd-feb/) - Reminder - the monthly business meeting is this coming Friday at the club rooms, in Dandaloo Street, Kariong from 7:30pm. This is where decisions are made and reports of what is happening in the club and what is planned are presented.
- [All hands on deck for Field Day preparations Feb. 4th.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/all-hands-on-deck-for-field-day-preparations/) - ***STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS *** This action starts at 11am NOT 1pm as shown below please come as early as you can. All members that can attend are asked to attend the club rooms this coming Saturday to assist with Field day planning and preparations from 1pm. We will be printing,
- [Education Day February 18th.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/education-day-february-18th/) - Chris, VK2YY is kindly running a foundation exam course and any level of accreditation (Foundation, Standard, Advanced) exams at the CCARC club rooms in Dandaloo Street, Kariong on Saturday February 18th. The foundation course starts at 8:30am. followed by the exam in the same day. Other exams will be run on the day by appointment.
- [VK2RTG TV test transmissions](https://www.ccarc.org.au/vk2rtg-tv-test-transmissions/) - Victor, VK2BTV is currently sending test transmissions through our VK2RTG ATV repeater at Kariong each Monday & Tuesday night from about 7:30pm. The test material may be of interest to club members as it is educational broadcasts on the Amateur Radio hobby, from Hamnation and Amateur Radio Video News and some of the lecture nights
- [February Lecture night](https://www.ccarc.org.au/february-lecture-night/) - The lecture planned for 17th. February has been cancelled to make time for Field Day preparations, but "do not despair" the lecture planned on the NBN from David Abrahams will actually take place as part of the lecture program at the Field Day. Check www.fieldday.org.au for the full lecture program.
- [Use of AX callsign - This Thursday 26th Jan - Australia Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/use-of-ax-callsign-this-thursday-26th-jan-australia-day/) - AX Could all members please consider changing their call signs from VK to AX this Thursday, 26th. January to celebrate Australia Day. The use of AX in place of VK (so VK2ARE for example becomes AX2ARE) is allowed each year by the ACMA on Australia Day, Anzac Day and World Telecommunications Day.
- [John Moyle Contest 2012 - who's interested?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/john-moyle-contest-2012/) - Who has any interest in taking part in the "Johnnie Moyle" contest this March?? The info below is courtesy of the WIA. John Moyle Field Day 2012 Contest Contest Manager Denis Johnstone VK4AE / VK3ZUX Contest Introduction Aim Of The Contest The aim is to encourage and provide familiarisation with portable operation, and provide training for emergency situations. The
- [Wednesday meetings](https://www.ccarc.org.au/wednesday-meetings/) - Don't forget the club rooms will be open from 10am to 4pm for a social meeting each fortnight. The next meeting being this coming Wednesday 25th. January. Bob VK2PEP is the organiser of these meets.
- [WIA Summer VHF-UHF Field Day contest 14th January 2012](https://www.ccarc.org.au/wia-summer-vhf-uhf-field-day-contest-2012/) - The CCARC took part in the recent contest near Warrah Trig on the Central Coast Peninsula near Patonga. Thanks to all who came up for an enjoyable if rather WET day! There was a lot less activity than last year when we were at Cap'n Cook's Lookout, in fact we worked as much last year
- [2012 CCARC Wyong Field Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2012-ccarc-wyong-field-day/) - The CCARC annual Wyong Field Day is being held on Sunday 26 February 2012. Once again the CCARC Field Day will be held at the Wyong Race Course on the Central Coast. Put it in your diary and we will see you there for another big day out in Amateur Radio.
- [VHF/UHF FIELD DAY](https://www.ccarc.org.au/vhfuhf-field-day/) - Here are the details for this weekend's CCARC involvement in this contest under the club call sign VK2EH/P. Contest: WIA Summer VHF/UHF Field Day contest. Date/time: the contest runs from Noon on Saturday 15th Jan to Noon on Sunday 16th Jan (local time). Meet-up details: Location: Captain Cooks Lookout, off Del Monte Place, Copacabana, QF56QM
- [Monthly Lectures](https://www.ccarc.org.au/monthly-lectures/) - Our monthly lectures are now listed on the calendar, usually the third Friday of each month. Check them out and come along and listen to some very interesting subjects. Go to our Calendar page.
- [Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year](https://www.ccarc.org.au/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/) - Hope you all have a great Christmas, and all the best for 2011.
- [WIA Field Day - Saturday 23 October 2010](https://www.ccarc.org.au/wia-field-day/) - Please note the WIA Field Day is on this Saturday the 23rd October at the Mangrove Mountain Country Fair. The CCARC will be at the Mangrove Mountain Community Hall, cnr Waratah Rd and Wisemans Ferry Rd Mangrove Mountain. It starts at 10AM and goes all day. This is to celebrate 100 years activity of the
- [Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Field Day at Wyong](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-hamfest-website/) - Our new website for the CCARC Field Day at Wyong is now live. Please go to CCARC Field Day at Wyong The website will be updated as new information becomes available.
- [Field Day Seminars](https://www.ccarc.org.au/field-day-seminars/) - We have a very interesting range of Seminars sheduled for the 2010 Field Day. Please visit our Field Day Activities page for full details.
- [CCARC Wyong Field Day Site Layout](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-wyong-field-day-site-layout/) - The planning for the 2010 Field Day is well under way with many Traders and Exhibitors to be in attendance. The layout for the site is now available on our website. Go to SIte Layout. It is also available as a PDF download.
- [CCARC Wyong Field Day 2010](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ccarc-wyong-field-day/) - The annual CCARC Wyong Field Day will be held on the 28 February 2010. This is the largest Hamfest in Australia and always draws a huge crowd. For details go to Field Day Page.
- [AGM Held 19 June](https://www.ccarc.org.au/agm-held-19-june/) - The AGM of the CCARC was held on the 19 June. New office bearers were elected. Go to Office Bearers page for the list.
- [28 February 2010 Confirmed](https://www.ccarc.org.au/28-february-2010-confirmed/) - The 28th February 2010 has now been confirmed as the date of the next CCARC field day.
- [2010 Wyong Field Day - 28 February](https://www.ccarc.org.au/2010-wyong-field-day-28-february/) - A tentative date of 28 February has been set for the 2010 CCARC Wyong Field Day. The date still needs to be confirmed 100% by NSW Racing. The Wyong Field Day is the largest Hamfest in Australia.
- [The winners of the 2009 CCARC Wyong Field Day Raffle are......](https://www.ccarc.org.au/the-winners-of-the-2009-ccarc-wyong-field-day-raffle-are/) - Prize Winner 1 AUZ Communications GIFT CERTIFICATE Bob VK2FULL AV Comm DEGEN 1103 Receiver Lee, VK2ANS Cro-Tek TEKTRONIX 7603 'scope VK2PN ICOM ID 800H D-Star Mobile TxRx VK2FDAZ Vertex Standard YAESU FT 7800 Terry, VK2FACI Fettell Communications WALKIE TALKIE SET VK2HX
- [Another Successful Wyong Field Day 2009](https://www.ccarc.org.au/another-successful-wyong-field-day/) - The 2009 Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Wyong Field Day was held on Sunday 8 February and was a great success. More details later. Stay tuned for the date of the 2010 CCARC Field Day.
- [Wyong Field Day Dinner 2009](https://www.ccarc.org.au/wyong-field-day-dinner/) - The Saturday evening dinner is on at the Wyong Bowling Riverside Club, which is on Panonia Road, Wyong. It is along side the Wyong River, just 3 minutes from the Race Course. There is a club pickup bus if you require a lift - just phone 4352 1368. We have a separate room for our
- [ICOM donating ID-800H](https://www.ccarc.org.au/icom-donating-id-800h/) - Icom is donating an ID-800H D-Star mobile transceiver as the door prize at the Wyong Field Day. Dual band 50W Remote head Multi-colour display DPRS with serial GPS.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.ccarc.org.au/) - REPEATERS EDUCATION CALENDAR Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Inc. The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club is a group of amateur radio operators and electronics enthusiasts operating on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club (CCARC) promotes the hobby of amateur radio and contributes communications and technical support to the
- [D-Star](https://www.ccarc.org.au/d-star/) - D-Star Repeaters The D-Star Repeater is currently offline.Central Coast Amateur Radio Club – D-Star Repeater information. VK2RAG C 146.6375Mhz Voice -600 KHz VK2RAG B 438.325Mhz Multimode -7 MHz D-Star Repeater changes Our D-Star repeater has gone through a recent change, as well as still being able to link to everything it has done in the past, it
- [Repeaters](https://www.ccarc.org.au/repeaters/) - Repeater Status Note that until September we have powered off a number of repeaters to conserve power. VK2RAG Located at Somersby, 300m ASL Repeater Frequency Offset CTCSS Tone Special Notes Status 6M VHF 53.725 MHz – 1.0 MHz 91.5 Hz Analogue 5 Min T/OLinked to 23cm repeater below Offline*Note Below 2M VHF 146.725 MHz
- [Membership](https://www.ccarc.org.au/membership/) - Why not join the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club and take part in our activities? There is no need to hold an amateur licence, but if you would like to obtain your own internationally recognised licence and callsign, Our education team can help you achieve that goal. To apply for membership to the Central Coast
- [Contact Us](https://www.ccarc.org.au/contactus/) - Get in touch Address: Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Inc. 4 Dandaloo Street Kariong NSW 2250 Phone: +61 (02) 4340 2500 Email: ccarc@ccarc.org.au Follow us: Club Executive Graham Crossley VK2GRA Vice President Colin Hodgson VK2ZCO Treasurer Committee Alan Hargreaves VK2MG Glenn MillerVK2GEM Steven CowlingVK2SKC Peter BoskosVK2EHQ Janet MarteeneVK2NAS Karen Boskos VK2AKB Don Crutcher VK2ZCZ Sub-Comittee
- [For Sale](https://www.ccarc.org.au/for-sale/) - From time to time the club has various items up for sale. Have a look at the list and see if you’d like to bid on at item to add to your collection, or one to play around with and learn a bit more about electronics with. There will be more added very soon. All
- [Radio Net](https://www.ccarc.org.au/radio-net/)
- [Video Gallery](https://www.ccarc.org.au/video-gallery/) - We record and share on our YouTube channel our events. We encourage anyone with interest in Amateur Radio to view and benefit from the knowledge that is being captured over time. Wyong Field Day CCARC Lectures Show and Tell Satellite
- [Lectures](https://www.ccarc.org.au/lectures/) - Monthly Lectures Lecutures are onhold for the time being. See below for links to viedoes of previous lectures. Join us! It will only take a minute Join Us Today !
- [History](https://www.ccarc.org.au/history/) - The Central Coast Radio Club was founded at Gosford, NSW, on Friday 18th October 1957 at Gosford School of Arts Hall, Mann Street, Gosford, and 37 people attended the opening meeting. Local Member of Parliament, Mr. Roger Dean, was elected as patron. President of the new Club was well known amateur, Major Collett VK2RU, and
- [Technical Corner](https://www.ccarc.org.au/technical-corner/) - Interesting technical articles 40 meter Antenna Project Members of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club met at the club on June 21, 2025 to build a 7 MHZ vertical antenna. The impetus for this build came to get a 40 meter antenna ready for the upcoming Trans-Tasman contest which we participated in. The antenna is
- [About the Club](https://www.ccarc.org.au/about-the-club/) - The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Inc. Is the focal point for Amateur Radio activities on the Central Coast of NSW. It has a membership of over 60 people of all ages and amateur radio interests. The CCARC was formed in 1957. The club has its own clubrooms at Kariong with a well-equipped radio room
- [Education](https://www.ccarc.org.au/education/) - ATTENTION AMATEUR RADIO CANDIDATES
- [Sponsors](https://www.ccarc.org.au/sponsors/) - Karera are the one-stop-shop for all your communication needs. We stock and supply everything from earpieces to complete radio communications networks. We can help you design a system tailored specifically to your application and budget.We are a registered government contract supplier under ITS2573http://www.karera.com/
- [Open Day - 26 October, 2024](https://www.ccarc.org.au/open-day-26-october-2024/) - On Saturday, 26 October, the CCARC will be holding an open day at the club rooms at 4 Dandaloo St Kariong. In addition to the radio room being active we will have a number of items for sale. The full list of items is available as a downloadable pdf file here. The fibre optic listed ranges
- [Wyong Field Day - 2024](https://www.ccarc.org.au/wyong-field-day-2024/) - Wyong Field Day – 5 May 2024 - Cancelled It is with regret that we have had to cancel the Field Day for 2024. We had our venue cancel and have been unable to get a replacememt site on short notice.
- [Solar Weather](https://www.ccarc.org.au/solar-weather/) - SOLAR WEATHER - (a laymans introduction). There are many pages that go into detail about the intricacies of Solar weather but here, " I'd like to give a basic "normal persons" introduction to it". To many it may be "over-simplified" - if you say that you don't need to be reading this page! First of
- [Constitution](https://www.ccarc.org.au/constitution/) - Constitution Standing Orders
- [Photo Galleries](https://www.ccarc.org.au/photo-galleries/) - Wyong Field Day20022004200620072008200920102011201220132017201820192020Mayham20212022 OtherQSL CardsInstallation of the clubs new antenna tower at KariongTrans-Tasman Contest 2018SSTV from ISS Shahazda38th Shahzada 2018One Day Ride 2018
- [Gallery Mayham 2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-mayham-2022/)
- [Photo Gallery SSTV ISS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/photo-gallery-sstv-iss/) - International Space Station from RS0ISS and NA1SS were received from 21st to the 28th of June, 2021 to celebrate “Amateur Radio on the ISS, Mir and Shuttle” Credit - Karen VK2YX
- [Gallery Mayham 2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/mayham-2021/)
- [Gallery QSL Cards](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-qsl-cards/)
- [QRZ VK2RAG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/qrz-vk2rag/) - Welcome to the VK2RAG’s QRZ page! LoremVK2RAG is one of the call signs of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, based in Kariong & Somersby near Gosford on the central coast of New South Wales, Australia. VK2RAG is a series of repeaters on 6m, 2m and 70cm, analogue and digital which include FM, IRLP, D-STAR,
- [QRZ VK2RTG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/qrz-vk2rtg/) - Welcome to the VK2RTG’s QRZ page! VK2RTG is one of the call signs of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, based in Kariong & Somersby near Gosford on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. This call sign is used for both the 70cm multimode/FM and Amateur TV repeaters. These repeaters are located in
- [QRZ VK2WFD](https://www.ccarc.org.au/qrz-vk2wfd/) - Welcome to the VK2WFD’s QRZ page! VK2 Wyong Field Day VK2WFD is a call sign held by the Central Coast ARC in New South Wales, Australia. It is used each year for the “Wyong Field Day” – whose full name is the CCARC Field Day at Wyong. A Field day in Australia is what is
- [QRZ VK2AFY](https://www.ccarc.org.au/qrz-vk2afy/) - Welcome to VK2AFY’s QRZ page! VK2AFY is the “shack” callsign of the Central Coast ARC. If you hear this callsign, it will most likley be operating from the CCARC club room at Kariong, NSW, Australia. The call is also used “portable” to take call-backs following the WIA & ARNSW Sunday broadcast being relayed on one
- [QRZ VK2EH](https://www.ccarc.org.au/qrz-vk2eh/) - Welcome to the VK2EH’s QRZ page! VK2EH is one of the call signs of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club, based in Kariong & Somersby near Gosford on the central coast of New South Wales, Australia. The VK2EH call sign is most often heard with suffix /P either in contests or for special events away
- [Links](https://www.ccarc.org.au/links/) - Useful links relating to amateur radio: Australian Amateur Radio Clubs / Societies / GroupsVK0 (Antarctic)VK1 (Australian Capital Territory)Canberra Region Amateur Radio ClubVK2 (New South Wales)Amateur Radio New South WalesAustralian Naval Amateur Radio Society Chifley Amateur Radio ClubSt George Amateur Radio SocietyWaverley Amateur Radio SocietyGreat Lakes Radio ClubHunter Radio GroupWestlakes Amateur Radio ClubClarence Valley Amateur Radio
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2020/) - Wyong Field Day 2020
- [Workplace health and safety](https://www.ccarc.org.au/workplace-health-and-safety/) - INCIDENT NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SHEET INCIDENT AND INJURY REPORT
- [Activity](https://www.ccarc.org.au/activity/)
- [Calendar](https://www.ccarc.org.au/calendar-2/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2019/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2007](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2007/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2006](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2006/)
- [Local Weather](https://www.ccarc.org.au/local-weather/) - https://www.willyweather.com.au/nsw/central-coast/kariong.html
- [What is Amateur Radio ?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/what-is-amateur-radio/) - What is Amateur Radio? Amateur radio is a popular technical hobby and volunteer public service that uses designated radio frequencies for non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communications. Amateur Radio is the only hobby governed by international treaty. As a radio amateur you are able to transmit radio signals on a number
- [Smoke Signals](https://www.ccarc.org.au/smoke-signals/) - Below are the older editions of our club magazine, so you can see what you are missing by not being a member of the CCARC. Please use the Join our Club to get full details of how to join. Smoke Signals Volume 44 Issue 1 February 2016 Smoke Signals Volume 43 Issue 4 November 2015Smoke Signals
- [Information for Hams visiting the Central Coast](https://www.ccarc.org.au/information-for-hams-visiting-central-coast/) - Members of the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club are happy to provide a local amateur radio resource while you visit the Central Coast. If you want to visit, you can find a Google Map view of the clubhouse, or going to our contact page.The club operates several repeaters, including 2m and 70cm, 23cm, P25, D-STAR and
- [Gallery One Day Ride 2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-one-day-ride-2018/)
- [Multimode Digital Repeater](https://www.ccarc.org.au/p25-repeater/) - P25 DMR Dstar Fusion NXDN The Multimode Digital Repeater being used at Somersby utilises the software of Jonathan Naylor (G4KLX) called MMDVMHost and is running on the existing UHF Dstar Frequency of 438.325MHz -7MHz. This repeater now includes the digital modes of P25, DMR, Dstar, Yaesu Fusion and soon NXDN. P25 The P25 Repeater is
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.ccarc.org.au/privacy-policy/) - What personal data we collect and why we collect itCommentsTo help protection against spam, we collect data from the comments entered into our site. This includes the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string.An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see
- [Gallery Trans-Tasman Contest 2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/trans-tasman-contest-2018/)
- [Contests + DX](https://www.ccarc.org.au/contests-2/) - Certificates won by the CCARC and contest reports How to work DXPeditions With literally thousands of other amateurs trying to work the DX station, whether as a new location for an award or just to say they managed it while someone was there on the island or mountain peak or wherever, there is
- [Gallery 38th Shahzada 2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-38th-shahzada-2018/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2018/)
- [Gallery Installation of the Clubs new Antenna Tower at Kariong](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-installation-of-the-clubs-new-antenna-tower-at-kariong/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2017](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2017/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2013](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2013/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2012](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2012/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2011](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2011/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2010](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2010/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2009](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2009/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2008](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2008/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2004](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2004/)
- [Gallery Wyong Field Day 2002](https://www.ccarc.org.au/gallery-wyong-field-day-2002/)
- [Amateur Radio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/amateur-radio/) - What is Amateur (Ham) Radio? A retired Teacher in Parramatta makes friends over the radio with a ham in Lithuania. A Sydney teenager uses her computer to upload a chess move to an orbiting space satellite, where it's retrieved by a fellow chess enthusiast in Japan. A aircraft engineer in Queensland participating in a "DX

## Servers

- [WICEN UHF MMDVM Dashboard](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ass-server/websdr/)
- [WICEN VHF MMDVM Dashboard](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ass-server/brandmeister-mmdvm/)
- [D STAR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/ass-server/d-star/)

## Galleries

- [2025.03.29 Show & Tell - How Do You Listen?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/rl_gallery/2025-03-29-show-tell-how-do-you-listen/) - Another successful Show and Tell was held at the CCARC club house on March 29. There was a larger than normal gathering with both new and old faces coming together to share some really interesting radio pieces. It kicked off with Graham VK2GRA who showed his Yaesu FRG-7 and a Kenwood R-2000. Glenn VK2GEM followed with a range of receivers including a Grundig Satellite 2100 and an immaculate Sony CRF 320 finishing with an ICOM IC-R9000, which generated a lot of interest (drooling). All the radios had an interesting back story as well as their owners.
- [SME](https://www.ccarc.org.au/rl_gallery/sme/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/uncategorized/)
- [Club News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/club-news/)
- [Shahzada](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/shahzada/)
- [St Albans](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/st-albans/)
- [Antennas](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/antennas/)
- [Lectures](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/lectures/)
- [Wyong Field Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/wyong-field-day/)
- [Christmas](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/christmas/)
- [WICEN](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/wicen/)
- [AX](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/ax/)
- [ITU](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/itu/)
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- [RASA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/rasa/)
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- [Space](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/space/)
- [ARISS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/ariss/)
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- [VK2AFY](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/vk2afy/)
- [Satellite](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/satellite/)
- [IMPORTANT NOTICE](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/important-notice/)
- [EMERGENCY](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/emergency/)
- [Parks](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/parks/)
- [ARNSW](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/arnsw/)
- [Thoughts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/thoughts/)
- [Projects](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/projects/)
- [Mount Elliot](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/mount-elliot/)
- [Outing](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/outing/)
- [JOTA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/jota/)
- [Fox Hunt](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/fox-hunt/)
- [Australia Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/australia-day/)
- [Mayham](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/mayham/)
- [Raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/raffle/)
- [show and tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/show-and-tell/)
- [General Business Meeting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/general-business-meeting/)
- [education](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/education/)
- [Training](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/training/)
- [Open Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/open-day/)
- [Exams](https://www.ccarc.org.au/category/exams/)

## Tags

- [CCARC-NEWS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccarc-news/)
- [Club Projects](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/club-projects/)
- [Club Website](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/club-website/)
- [Shahzada](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/shahzada/)
- [WICEN](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/wicen/)
- [CCARC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccarc/)
- [One Day Ride](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/one-day-ride/)
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- [horse](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/horse/)
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- [communication](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/communication/)
- [News](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/news/)
- [Christmas Party](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/christmas-party/)
- [2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2018/)
- [Christmas Party 2018](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/christmas-party-2018/)
- [Wyong Field Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/wyong-field-day/)
- [03.02.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/03-02-2019/)
- [ITU](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/itu/)
- [AX](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ax/)
- [VK2RAG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2rag/)
- [soldering](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/soldering/)
- [surface mount soldering](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/surface-mount-soldering/)
- [SMC Soldering](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/smc-soldering/)
- [surface](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/surface/)
- [mount](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mount/)
- [solder joints](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/solder-joints/)
- [GPS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/gps/)
- [Lecture](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lecture/)
- [SMB soldering](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/smb-soldering/)
- [desoldering](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/desoldering/)
- [kits](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/kits/)
- [AGM](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/agm/)
- [General Meeting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/general-meeting/)
- [Annual General Meeting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/annual-general-meeting/)
- [SMD](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/smd/)
- [soldering practical session](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/soldering-practical-session/)
- [ACMA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/acma/)
- [IRLP](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/irlp/)
- [EchoLink](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/echolink/)
- [Repeater](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/repeater/)
- [Node #7060](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/node-7060/)
- [ICOM](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/icom/)
- [ICOM IC-705](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/icom-ic-705/)
- [DMR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dmr/)
- [Dstar](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dstar/)
- [Android](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/android/)
- [DV3000U](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dv3000u/)
- [Ambe BlueDV](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ambe-bluedv/)
- [Morse](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/morse/)
- [Code](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/code/)
- [ISS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/iss/)
- [ARISS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ariss/)
- [ACMA have finalised their 5 year spectrum outlook for the period 2019-23](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/acma-have-finalised-their-5-year-spectrum-outlook-for-the-period-2019-23/)
- [spectrum outlook](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/spectrum-outlook/)
- [5](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/5/)
- [ARDC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ardc/)
- [Amateur Radio Digital Communications](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/amateur-radio-digital-communications/)
- [AMSAT](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/amsat/)
- [CubeSats](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/cubesats/)
- [Amateur Radio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/amateur-radio/)
- [Raspberry Pi](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/raspberry-pi/)
- [Notice of lecture cancellation](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/notice-of-lecture-cancellation/)
- [USA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/usa/)
- [RASA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/rasa/)
- [Australian Amateurs](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/australian-amateurs/)
- [2x1](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2x1/)
- [callsign](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/callsign/)
- [VK](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk/)
- [AMC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/amc/)
- [Australian Maritime College](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/australian-maritime-college/)
- [CW](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/cw/)
- [SOTA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sota/)
- [Slow Scan Television](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/slow-scan-television/)
- [network](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/network/)
- [NASA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/nasa/)
- [Field Day Fever](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/field-day-fever/)
- [Sunday 23rd February 2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sunday-23rd-february-2020/)
- [VK2RAG 2](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2rag-2/)
- [interwebs](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/interwebs/)
- [CCARCNSW](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccarcnsw/)
- [node #6060](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/node-6060/)
- [Facebook video](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/facebook-video/)
- [Australia](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/australia/)
- [interweb](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/interweb/)
- [international visitors](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/international-visitors/)
- [Echo link conference server CCARCNSW](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/echo-link-conference-server-ccarcnsw/)
- [VK2RAG-R](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2rag-r/)
- [IRLP node #6060](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/irlp-node-6060/)
- [packet radio BBS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/packet-radio-bbs/)
- [VK2RAG-1](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2rag-1/)
- [VK2WI News broadcasts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2wi-news-broadcasts/)
- [Update](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/update/)
- [HF](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hf/)
- [examination day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/examination-day/)
- [interference](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/interference/)
- [Radio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/radio/)
- [P25](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/p25/)
- [Vk2AFY](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2afy/)
- [DMR ID 5050691](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dmr-id-5050691/)
- [10400 pacific talk group](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/10400-pacific-talk-group/)
- [Ed DD5LP / VK2JI](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ed-dd5lp-vk2ji/)
- [Alan VK2MG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/alan-vk2mg/)
- [ATV](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/atv/)
- [2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2019/)
- [CCWICEN](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccwicen/)
- [International Space Station](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/international-space-station/)
- [CAMSAT](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/camsat/)
- [CAS-6](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/cas-6/)
- [Satellite](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/satellite/)
- [Launch](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/launch/)
- [IMPORTANT NOTICE](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/important-notice/)
- [2 week break](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2-week-break/)
- [28.12.2019](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/28-12-2019/)
- [04.01.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/04-01-2020/)
- [Mount Elliott](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mount-elliott/)
- [Parks](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/parks/)
- [VK2/HU-093](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2-hu-093/)
- [BBQ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/bbq/)
- [data cabling](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/data-cabling/)
- [Lindsay VK2FD](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lindsay-vk2fd/)
- [Brad VK2NMZ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/brad-vk2nmz/)
- [FOX HUNT](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/fox-hunt/)
- [expression of interest](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/expression-of-interest/)
- [Web Conference](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/web-conference/)
- [traders](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/traders/)
- [field day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/field-day/)
- [specials](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/specials/)
- [raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/raffle/)
- [prizes](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/prizes/)
- [VE](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ve/)
- [examination](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/examination/)
- [day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/day/)
- [Graham VK2GRA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/graham-vk2gra/)
- [computer](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/computer/)
- [John VK3HQ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/john-vk3hq/)
- [VK2EHQ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2ehq/)
- [HuskySat-1](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/huskysat-1/)
- [SwampSat](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/swampsat/)
- [16.02.2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/16-02-2020/)
- [jewellery](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/jewellery/)
- [amusement rides](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/amusement-rides/)
- [meet and greet](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/meet-and-greet/)
- [lucky door prizes](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lucky-door-prizes/)
- [us licence](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/us-licence/)
- [MMDVM](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mmdvm/)
- [Brandmeister](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/brandmeister/)
- [D-star](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/d-star/)
- [John Moyle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/john-moyle/)
- [electronic components](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/electronic-components/)
- [Australian Air League - South Australia Wing](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/australian-air-league-south-australia-wing/)
- [portable station](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/portable-station/)
- [Foundation Training & Assessment Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/foundation-training-assessment-day/)
- [What Amateur Radio Software must you have in your shack](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/what-amateur-radio-software-must-you-have-in-your-shack/)
- [Facebook](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/facebook/)
- [ARNSW](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/arnsw/)
- [Corona virus](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/corona-virus/)
- [further notice](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/further-notice/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/covid-19/)
- [Membership](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/membership/)
- [2 Meter](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2-meter/)
- [VKDMR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vkdmr/)
- [Bob VK2AOR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/bob-vk2aor/)
- [YouTube](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/youtube/)
- [Google Meet](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/google-meet/)
- [new club members](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/new-club-members/)
- [passed successfully](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/passed-successfully/)
- [education](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/education/)
- [QTH](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/qth/)
- [Are you okay](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/are-you-okay/)
- [interstate](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/interstate/)
- [overseas](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/overseas/)
- [Robert KA0YCU](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/robert-ka0ycu/)
- [Kansas](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/kansas/)
- [anomalies](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/anomalies/)
- [Arduino](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/arduino/)
- [Lindsay VK2AMV](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lindsay-vk2amv/)
- [firmware](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/firmware/)
- [configuration](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/configuration/)
- [Spectrum analyser](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/spectrum-analyser/)
- [transmit amplifier](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/transmit-amplifier/)
- [Clean](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/clean/)
- [Success!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/success/)
- [tuning](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/tuning/)
- [BESSEL NULL FM](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/bessel-null-fm/)
- [stability](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/stability/)
- [Brandmeister DMR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/brandmeister-dmr/)
- [Spectrum Painting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/spectrum-painting/)
- [surrounding clubs](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/surrounding-clubs/)
- [software](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/software/)
- [Karen VK2AKB](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/karen-vk2akb/)
- [AMC Level 3](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/amc-level-3/)
- [Dwayne N9ZIV](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dwayne-n9ziv/)
- [COVID-19 update](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/covid-19-update/)
- [NSW restrictions easing](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/nsw-restrictions-easing/)
- [Strict Social Distancing guidelines](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/strict-social-distancing-guidelines/)
- [COVID-19 Safe Plan](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/covid-19-safe-plan/)
- [IRLP reflector 9509](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/irlp-reflector-9509/)
- [Max VK2XOR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/max-vk2xor/)
- [Pico Tuner](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/pico-tuner/)
- [40 Meters](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/40-meters/)
- [Merv VK3ADX](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/merv-vk3adx/)
- [SOTABEAMS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sotabeams/)
- [single-band](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/single-band/)
- [CQ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/cq/)
- [Mountain Topper MTR3B](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mountain-topper-mtr3b/)
- [Paddle kit](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/paddle-kit/)
- [9-volt Battery](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/9-volt-battery/)
- [4 watts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/4-watts/)
- [N5BOC duplex boards](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/n5boc-duplex-boards/)
- [VK2SKC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2skc/)
- [video conference](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/video-conference/)
- [Ryan VK2FRTS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ryan-vk2frts/)
- [Ward VK2HBZ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ward-vk2hbz/)
- [Encouraging Youth into Amateur Radio – What are your thoughts and ideas?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/encouraging-youth-into-amateur-radio-what-are-your-thoughts-and-ideas/)
- [Trans-Tasman 2020 Contest](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/trans-tasman-2020-contest/)
- [Trans-Tasman Low-Band Contest Trans Tasman Low Bands Challenge](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/trans-tasman-low-band-contest-trans-tasman-low-bands-challenge/)
- [Single Operator – High Power](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/single-operator-high-power/)
- [Single Operator – Low Power](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/single-operator-low-power/)
- [Single Operator – QRP](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/single-operator-qrp/)
- [Multi-Operator – Single Transmitter](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/multi-operator-single-transmitter/)
- [Multi-Operator – Multi Transmitter](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/multi-operator-multi-transmitter/)
- [Geoff VK2FGSE](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/geoff-vk2fgse/)
- [Jim VK2FJEG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/jim-vk2fjeg/)
- [Glenn VK2GEM](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/glenn-vk2gem/)
- [Col VK2ZCO](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/col-vk2zco/)
- [Bob VK2ZAR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/bob-vk2zar/)
- [15 August 2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/15-august-2020/)
- [If you could have the ultimate workspace](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/if-you-could-have-the-ultimate-workspace/)
- [what equipment would you have?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/what-equipment-would-you-have/)
- [2020 Trans-Tasman](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2020-trans-tasman/)
- [4th place](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/4th-place/)
- [Alan VK2EFM](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/alan-vk2efm/)
- [QRP](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/qrp/)
- [Single Operator](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/single-operator/)
- [High Power](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/high-power/)
- [Introducing the next generation of Amateur Radio!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/introducing-the-next-generation-of-amateur-radio/)
- [QF56HG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/qf56hg/)
- [Blue Mountains](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/blue-mountains/)
- [Alex VK3JX](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/alex-vk3jx/)
- [Mount Elliot](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mount-elliot/)
- [SOTA Activations](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sota-activations/)
- [Ray VK2HJW](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ray-vk2hjw/)
- [very little to no noise experienced](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/very-little-to-no-noise-experienced/)
- [COVID](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/covid/)
- [Jaye VK2FOMG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/jaye-vk2fomg/)
- [morning tea net for over 100 consecutive days](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/morning-tea-net-for-over-100-consecutive-days/)
- [Kent K3NTH](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/kent-k3nth/)
- [Honorary membership](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/honorary-membership/)
- [sota summit](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sota-summit/)
- [29th August](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/29th-august/)
- [International net](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/international-net/)
- [inter-club Morning Tea Net](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/inter-club-morning-tea-net/)
- [net](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/net/)
- [Friday 21st August](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/friday-21st-august/)
- [Foundation](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/foundation/)
- [Hurricane Watch](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hurricane-watch/)
- [Laura](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/laura/)
- [Matt VK2BAI](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/matt-vk2bai/)
- [CCARC Driving High Altitude Radio Comms](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccarc-driving-high-altitude-radio-comms/)
- [Military Radio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/military-radio/)
- [Clansman PC-320](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/clansman-pc-320/)
- [Radio is about Activity](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/radio-is-about-activity/)
- [SOTA Generated Activity](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sota-generated-activity/)
- [Mount Elliot is SOTA VK2/HU093](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mount-elliot-is-sota-vk2-hu093/)
- [Lunch in Style](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lunch-in-style/)
- [coffee](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/coffee/)
- [sausages](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sausages/)
- [Stations Everywhere](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/stations-everywhere/)
- [Colin VK2JCC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/colin-vk2jcc/)
- [Matt VK2FABR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/matt-vk2fabr/)
- [Steve VK2SKC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/steve-vk2skc/)
- [Myles VK2ASS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/myles-vk2ass/)
- [Colin works Europe!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/colin-works-europe/)
- [HF Operating Night](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hf-operating-night/)
- [Smoke Signals](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/smoke-signals/)
- [Newsletter](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/newsletter/)
- [James VK2TER](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/james-vk2ter/)
- [Kincumba Mountain Reserve](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/kincumba-mountain-reserve/)
- [What other licences do you have?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/what-other-licences-do-you-have/)
- [Outing](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/outing/)
- [JOTA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/jota/)
- [VK3](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk3/)
- [VK4](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk4/)
- [stations](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/stations/)
- [Xiegu](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/xiegu/)
- [Elecraft T1](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/elecraft-t1/)
- [JS8CALL](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/js8call/)
- [Winlink](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/winlink/)
- [Peter VK2EHQ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/peter-vk2ehq/)
- [Mount Sugarloaf](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mount-sugarloaf/)
- [2021 Wyong Field Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2021-wyong-field-day/)
- [VK-DMR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk-dmr/)
- [Assuming money was not an issue](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/assuming-money-was-not-an-issue/)
- [what new toys might you be looking at?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/what-new-toys-might-you-be-looking-at/)
- [226](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/226/)
- [Morning tea net](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/morning-tea-net/)
- [Dave VK2KFU](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dave-vk2kfu/)
- [Westlakes Amateur Radio Club](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/westlakes-amateur-radio-club/)
- [With Summer coming on](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/with-summer-coming-on/)
- [do you have any plans with an amateur radio focus](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/do-you-have-any-plans-with-an-amateur-radio-focus/)
- [Packet Radio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/packet-radio/)
- [club closure](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/club-closure/)
- [CCARC Christmas Party 2020](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccarc-christmas-party-2020/)
- [RadNET](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/radnet/)
- [Radio Network Group](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/radio-network-group/)
- [Clubroom closure](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/clubroom-closure/)
- [extended](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/extended/)
- [reopening](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/reopening/)
- [Club](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/club/)
- [Oscilloscope](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/oscilloscope/)
- [first open day 2021](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/first-open-day-2021/)
- [Signal generator](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/signal-generator/)
- [Mayham](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mayham/)
- [SSTV](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sstv/)
- [Adrian VK2ABS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/adrian-vk2abs/)
- [Slow Scan Television net](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/slow-scan-television-net/)
- [adventure](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/adventure/)
- [discovery](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/discovery/)
- [learning](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/learning/)
- [outright rambling](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/outright-rambling/)
- [Spiderbeam](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/spiderbeam/)
- [Bandhopper](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/bandhopper/)
- [battery](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/battery/)
- [FT-857](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ft-857/)
- [Westlakes ARC Carboot sale](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/westlakes-arc-carboot-sale/)
- [FT-818](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ft-818/)
- [Craig VK3CRG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/craig-vk3crg/)
- [proud](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/proud/)
- [CQDX](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/cqdx/)
- [Dorigo National Park](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dorigo-national-park/)
- [New South Wales](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/new-south-wales/)
- [VKFF-0144](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vkff-0144/)
- [Crystal Shower Falls](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/crystal-shower-falls/)
- [Another day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/another-day/)
- [Another outdoor adventure!](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/another-outdoor-adventure/)
- [raffle prize](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/raffle-prize/)
- [Tickets](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/tickets/)
- [new members](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/new-members/)
- [Hank VK2BHL](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hank-vk2bhl/)
- [Wayne M](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/wayne-m/)
- [Jeremy G](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/jeremy-g/)
- [Ryan F](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ryan-f/)
- [Tristan C](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/tristan-c/)
- [Wayne T](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/wayne-t/)
- [Mark M](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mark-m/)
- [Alastair B](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/alastair-b/)
- [Garay M](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/garay-m/)
- [Stephen B](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/stephen-b/)
- [Michael D](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/michael-d/)
- [D STAR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/d-star-2/)
- [Chapter 2](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/chapter-2/)
- [Yaesu FT-818](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/yaesu-ft-818/)
- [7M Sotabeams mast](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/7m-sotabeams-mast/)
- [Lipo](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lipo/)
- [Lifepo4 battery packs](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lifepo4-battery-packs/)
- [Lithium iron phosphate](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lithium-iron-phosphate/)
- [Lipoly Low Voltage Alarm](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lipoly-low-voltage-alarm/)
- [ISDT BattGo BG-8S Smart Battery Checker](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/isdt-battgo-bg-8s-smart-battery-checker/)
- [Turnigy 180A Watt Meter and Power Analyzer](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/turnigy-180a-watt-meter-and-power-analyzer/)
- [Anderson connections](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/anderson-connections/)
- [public health orders](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/public-health-orders/)
- [David VK2VGA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/david-vk2vga/)
- [Brian VK2BDU](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/brian-vk2bdu/)
- [Sam VK2ZZ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sam-vk2zz/)
- [James VK2FJEG](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/james-vk2fjeg/)
- [Clubhouse](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/clubhouse/)
- [Clubroom Break](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/clubroom-break/)
- [merry christmas](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/merry-christmas/)
- [Clubhouse remain closed](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/clubhouse-remain-closed/)
- [2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2022/)
- [Yaesu FT10DX](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/yaesu-ft10dx/)
- [Anytone AT-D878UVII DMR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/anytone-at-d878uvii-dmr/)
- [Anytone AT-778UV](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/anytone-at-778uv/)
- [NanoVNA and RF Test board](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/nanovna-and-rf-test-board/)
- [Luke VK2HMI](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/luke-vk2hmi/)
- [John Moyle Memorial Field Day 2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/john-moyle-memorial-field-day-2022/)
- [VKFF-0550](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vkff-0550/)
- [Crackneck Lookout.](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/crackneck-lookout/)
- [ARDF hunting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ardf-hunting/)
- [Yagi](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/yagi/)
- [sniffer](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sniffer/)
- [great day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/great-day/)
- [how fun AR can be](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/how-fun-ar-can-be/)
- [Pre-purchase](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/pre-purchase/)
- [MayHam 2022](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mayham-2022/)
- [Summit Sunday](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/summit-sunday/)
- [Summit](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/summit/)
- [VKFF](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vkff/)
- [QSB](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/qsb/)
- [Circa 1940 Morse Training Key](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/circa-1940-morse-training-key/)
- [restoration](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/restoration/)
- [Air League Squadron](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/air-league-squadron/)
- [Morse key](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/morse-key/)
- [Levensons Radio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/levensons-radio/)
- [1940s](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/1940s/)
- [oxidisation](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/oxidisation/)
- [quick polish](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/quick-polish/)
- [Autosol](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/autosol/)
- [small clean up](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/small-clean-up/)
- [wiring](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/wiring/)
- [Morse code](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/morse-code/)
- [Practical hands-on session](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/practical-hands-on-session/)
- [IC-705](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ic-705/)
- [Sarcnet](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sarcnet/)
- [Park](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/park/)
- [Tuggerah Nature Reserve](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/tuggerah-nature-reserve/)
- [Yaesu FT-DX10](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/yaesu-ft-dx10/)
- [$5 each](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/5-each/)
- [NSW](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/nsw/)
- [ACT](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/act/)
- [QLD](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/qld/)
- [TAS](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/tas/)
- [SA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sa/)
- [NT](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/nt/)
- [CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/central-coast-amateur-radio-club-inc/)
- [RaffleLink](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/rafflelink/)
- [antenna](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/antenna/)
- [Dipole](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dipole/)
- [inverted-L](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/inverted-l/)
- [end fed](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/end-fed/)
- [QRPGuys KD1JV CW code trainer build](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/qrpguys-kd1jv-cw-code-trainer-build/)
- [HADARC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hadarc/)
- [Jayson VK1JA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/jayson-vk1ja/)
- [Winner](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/winner/)
- [CCARC's first raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccarcs-first-raffle/)
- [ICOM IC-9700](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/icom-ic-9700/)
- [ICOM IC-9700 will begin on the 7th of July. Tickets are $5 each](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/icom-ic-9700-will-begin-on-the-7th-of-july-tickets-are-5-each/)
- [2](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2/)
- [1000 tickets](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/1000-tickets/)
- [Repair](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/repair/)
- [VK2AWX Hunter Radio Group](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2awx-hunter-radio-group/)
- [Amateur Radio New South Wales](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/amateur-radio-new-south-wales/)
- [Wireless Institute of Australia weekly news broadcast](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/wireless-institute-of-australia-weekly-news-broadcast/)
- [quick-fire](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/quick-fire/)
- [websdr](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/websdr/)
- [social media](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/social-media/)
- [The long awaited third and final raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/the-long-awaited-third-and-final-raffle/)
- [ICOM IC-7300](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/icom-ic-7300/)
- [DX Commander Classic Vertical Antenna](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dx-commander-classic-vertical-antenna/)
- [DX Commander](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dx-commander/)
- [Callum M0MCX](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/callum-m0mcx/)
- [Central Coast Amateur Radio Club](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/central-coast-amateur-radio-club/)
- [DX Commander Classic Vertical Antenna kit](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dx-commander-classic-vertical-antenna-kit/)
- [Icom's](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/icoms/)
- [Tickets Sold out](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/tickets-sold-out/)
- [dxcommander Classic Vertical Antenna](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dxcommander-classic-vertical-antenna/)
- [23cm](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/23cm/)
- [gigahertzandbeyond](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/gigahertzandbeyond/)
- [amateurradio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/amateurradio/)
- [23onthe23rd](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/23onthe23rd/)
- [1296mhz](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/1296mhz/)
- [Show and Tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/show-and-tell/)
- [Saturday](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/saturday/)
- [Jaye VK2QRZ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/jaye-vk2qrz/)
- [Mount George](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mount-george/)
- [Friday](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/friday/)
- [ID-5100A](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/id-5100a/)
- [RS-MS1A Software](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/rs-ms1a-software/)
- [bluetooth](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/bluetooth/)
- [hamradio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hamradio/)
- [Bird 43 Thruline Watt Meter](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/bird-43-thruline-watt-meter/)
- [3 scales](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/3-scales/)
- [Radio transmitter](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/radio-transmitter/)
- [transmitter](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/transmitter/)
- [Arrow](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/arrow/)
- [dummy load](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dummy-load/)
- [SWR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/swr/)
- [small potentiometer](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/small-potentiometer/)
- [0-30 watts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/0-30-watts/)
- [0-50 Watts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/0-50-watts/)
- [0-100 watts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/0-100-watts/)
- [Kennwood Power / SWR Meter](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/kennwood-power-swr-meter/)
- [sensor elements](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sensor-elements/)
- [SWC-2](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/swc-2/)
- [12 volts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/12-volts/)
- [reflected power](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/reflected-power/)
- [10 Watts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/10-watts/)
- [100 Watts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/100-watts/)
- [20 watts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/20-watts/)
- [200 watts](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/200-watts/)
- [forward Power](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/forward-power/)
- [M142 Serial No. LX272](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/m142-serial-no-lx272/)
- [electronic keyer](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/electronic-keyer/)
- [WW2 surplus Bakelite](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ww2-surplus-bakelite/)
- [Black Plastic Hi-Mound HK-708 Key](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/black-plastic-hi-mound-hk-708-key/)
- [Green Very Military looking key](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/green-very-military-looking-key/)
- [2 vertical paddles](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2-vertical-paddles/)
- [Christmas Ham](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/christmas-ham/)
- [final raffle of the year](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/final-raffle-of-the-year/)
- [survey](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/survey/)
- [Silent Key](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/silent-key/)
- [Rad-Net DMR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/rad-net-dmr/)
- [2m Echolink](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2m-echolink/)
- [Web SDR](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/web-sdr/)
- [SLA battery capacity tester](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sla-battery-capacity-tester/)
- [ATX computer power supply](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/atx-computer-power-supply/)
- [Portable and Picnic](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/portable-and-picnic/)
- [Terrigal Haven](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/terrigal-haven/)
- [Morning Tea](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/morning-tea/)
- [Portable and Picnic Day](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/portable-and-picnic-day/)
- [Christmas Ham Raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/christmas-ham-raffle/)
- [Remember us?](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/remember-us/)
- [3 Raffles](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/3-raffles/)
- [approval permits](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/approval-permits/)
- [WA](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/wa/)
- [First Raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/first-raffle/)
- [SIGLENT SSA3015X Plus Spectrum Analyzer + Tracking Generator](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/siglent-ssa3015x-plus-spectrum-analyzer-tracking-generator/)
- [10th November until Thursday 24th of November](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/10th-november-until-thursday-24th-of-november/)
- [Second Raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/second-raffle/)
- [FlashForge Guider IIS V2 3D Printer and six x1KG rolls of Filament](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/flashforge-guider-iis-v2-3d-printer-and-six-x1kg-rolls-of-filament/)
- [Friday the 25th of November to Friday 9th of December](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/friday-the-25th-of-november-to-friday-9th-of-december/)
- [third raffle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/third-raffle/)
- [Rig Expert AA-1500 Antenna analyser](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/rig-expert-aa-1500-antenna-analyser/)
- [Classic version of the DX Commander](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/classic-version-of-the-dx-commander/)
- [Saturday the 10th of December and will close on the 24th of December](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/saturday-the-10th-of-december-and-will-close-on-the-24th-of-december/)
- [VIC](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vic/)
- [CENTRAL COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC 4 Dandaloo Street](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/central-coast-amateur-radio-club-inc-4-dandaloo-street/)
- [Kariong](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/kariong/)
- [rigexpert AA-1500](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/rigexpert-aa-1500/)
- [dxcommander](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dxcommander/)
- [siglent 1.5ghz spectrum analyser](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/siglent-1-5ghz-spectrum-analyser/)
- [flashforge](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/flashforge/)
- [guiderIIs](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/guideriis/)
- [Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Terrigal Portable Picnic Report](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/central-coast-amateur-radio-club-terrigal-portable-picnic-report/)
- [Mexico](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mexico/)
- [Japan](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/japan/)
- [collection of antennas](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/collection-of-antennas/)
- [ccarclub](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccarclub/)
- [Show & Tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/show-tell/)
- [DX Commander Classic 10-80m Vertical Antenna kit](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/dx-commander-classic-10-80m-vertical-antenna-kit/)
- [What Powers your shack](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/what-powers-your-shack/)
- [Siglent SSA3015X Plus with Tracking Generator](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/siglent-ssa3015x-plus-with-tracking-generator/)
- [Business Meeting has been cancelled](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/business-meeting-has-been-cancelled/)
- [Cancellation](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/cancellation/)
- [2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/2023/)
- [monkeys](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/monkeys/)
- [trained](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/trained/)
- [General Business Meeting](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/general-business-meeting/)
- [February](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/february/)
- [Books](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/books/)
- [sale](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sale/)
- [arrl](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/arrl/)
- [vk2dq](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/vk2dq/)
- [wia](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/wia/)
- [ccarcclub](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ccarcclub/)
- [1.2GHz](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/1-2ghz/)
- [Local Voice Repeater](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/local-voice-repeater/)
- [hfbeam](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hfbeam/)
- [worldpridesydney2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/worldpridesydney2023/)
- [Mardi Gras](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/mardi-gras/)
- [Saturday 25th February 2023](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/saturday-25th-february-2023/)
- [Your favorite collection](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/your-favorite-collection/)
- [Primus stoves](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/primus-stoves/)
- [blowtorches](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/blowtorches/)
- [kerosene lanterns](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/kerosene-lanterns/)
- [companion duplexer](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/companion-duplexer/)
- [repeater controllers](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/repeater-controllers/)
- [Philips radio collection](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/philips-radio-collection/)
- [FM90 series](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/fm90-series/)
- [PRM80 series](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/prm80-series/)
- [HP Modulation Analyser](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hp-modulation-analyser/)
- [keyboard switch assembly](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/keyboard-switch-assembly/)
- [rigexpert](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/rigexpert/)
- [icomic705](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/icomic705/)
- [ft8](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ft8/)
- [superantenna](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/superantenna/)
- [portableradio](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/portableradio/)
- [Beam Antenna](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/beam-antenna/)
- [Project](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/project/)
- [Cushcraft](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/cushcraft/)
- [traps](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/traps/)
- [tested](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/tested/)
- [newsign](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/newsign/)
- [fabcy](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/fabcy/)
- [shinythings](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/shinythings/)
- [silverback kreations](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/silverback-kreations/)
- [shinynewtoys](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/shinynewtoys/)
- [116](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/116/)
- [quack](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/quack/)
- [grapes](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/grapes/)
- [RES](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/res/)
- [radioandelectronicsschool](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/radioandelectronicsschool/)
- [upgrade](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/upgrade/)
- [Ron Bertrand VK2DQ](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/ron-bertrand-vk2dq/)
- [3rd Edition](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/3rd-edition/)
- [Easter Long Weekend](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/easter-long-weekend/)
- [closed](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/closed/)
- [It’s how old](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/its-how-old/)
- [Show &Tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/show-tell-2/)
- [sdr](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sdr/)
- [TXCO](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/txco/)
- [RTL dongle](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/rtl-dongle/)
- [SDR trunk software](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/sdr-trunk-software/)
- [classic CB sets](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/classic-cb-sets/)
- [Micro DXpedition](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/micro-dxpedition/)
- [Outback](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/outback/)
- [AWA TR105 HF](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/awa-tr105-hf/)
- [Codan 6924](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/codan-6924/)
- [Codan 8528](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/codan-8528/)
- [3D Printing](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/3d-printing/)
- [Save the Date](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/save-the-date/)
- [05-05-2024](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/05-05-2024/)
- [Blittzortung lightning detector](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/blittzortung-lightning-detector/)
- [HF Land Mobile and Marine transceivers](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/hf-land-mobile-and-marine-transceivers/)
- [Cavity Duplexer](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/cavity-duplexer/)
- [industrial cooking oven controller](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/industrial-cooking-oven-controller/)
- [3D printed Anderson Power Pole distribution blocks](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/3d-printed-anderson-power-pole-distribution-blocks/)
- [digital VFO](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/digital-vfo/)
- [LCD](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/lcd/)
- [display of large model ships](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/display-of-large-model-ships/)
- [Workshop](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/workshop/)
- [Show-and-Tell](https://www.ccarc.org.au/tag/show-and-tell-2/)