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The VK3RES 439.150 MHz Gateway is now back on air, with the assistance of the Doctor, Tim VK3TIM writhing a new configuration file for the node and sending it to me. He then talked me through the process of restoring the system and getting it back on air. A HUGE thank you to the Doctor…

ANZAC Day is a significant day for many Australians to remember those who served their country in times of war. As such on the 25th of April each year Australian Amateurs are permitted to use the AX prefix instead of VK for the day. Listen out for AX3XEM on the day as I celebrate those…

Just an update that VK3RES 439.150 MHz computer is currently unstable, resulting in crashes and not recovering. It is being looked into but may result in some down time occasionally until it can be addressed.

I recently updated my phone to a 5G capable phone and have always researched SIM only plans that do not lock me in to a contract, so this time I wanted to be able to make use of my 5G device. I found many companies offering trial 5G plans that would revert to 4G after…

VK3RES Gateway is back up on air, it was either cat5 issues or modem problems that I will work on in the near future to increase reliability.

Decentralised Amatuer Paginging Network is a paging network for Amateur Radio Operators around the world. The most common usage is to set up your Pi-Star MMDVM hotspot to transmit pager messages via QRP and have a pager in your shack. If you are a licensed Amateur please feel free to send me a message to…

The 439.150 MHz VK3RES Allstar Node, which is part of the VK Repeater Linked System has suffered a malfunction and will be off air for some time. The 2M APRS iGate VK3RES-1 is still on air and working normally. There will be further updates as they come to hand.

VK3RES is now licensed on 439.150 MHz 88.5 Hz tone and is permanently connected to the VK Repeater Linked System, covering the Reservoir and Northern suburbs of Melbourne. VK3RES-1 is an APRS iGate operating on 145.175 MHz from the same location and antenna and is also designed to cover the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.

Today I registered vk3xem.radio that points to vk3xem on the web, I have also enabled several sub domains to show what is happening with my radio station allstar.vk3xem.radio Shows the status of my primary Allstar Node aprs7.vk3xem.radio Shows the location of my portable radio when switched on aprs9.vk3xem.radio Shows the location of my mobility scooter…

I have just received the FDP DMR800 Portable radio in the mail. This radio is DMR and FM 400 – 480 MHz and can handle up to 800 channels. It is type approved for UHF CB and LMR frequencies. I received a sample codeplug with UHF CB and 70cm channels that I have easily managed…