AUGUST TECHDAY&MEETINGs

G’Day from WA RG…

The NEXT now semi-monthly WARG Tech Day… will be held on Sunday coming, 2nd Aug. From 09:30H at NCRG Clubrooms “Ham Heaven”, aka the “Neil Penfold State Amateur Radio Centre“. Located on Gnangarra Rd. 1st Exit (un-signposted) to the East past the Tonkin Hwy. (Easy to miss if you don’t know to be looking.) Inside the grounds of Whiteman State Park.

While the Start time is 09:30 as Newswest is Airing… WARG should be there for a goodly number of hours; so come up and say hi… learn something about repeaters. And we thank the good people of the NCRG for hosting us on the day. (Previous Tech Days have been held with the WA VHF Group at Wireless Hill Park, and WARGs first one at 1st Bayswater Sea Scout Hall on the Swan River east of Garratt Road Bridge).

ALSO but not Least: The Next WARG monthly meeting shall be held on Monday 3rd, the night after… (this coming Monday). Doors will open at 1900ish for a 1930 start… at 1st Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall, #12 Australia II Drv. in Crawley.

Check this website under the Members Section for the Link to the Online meeting details, IF coming to the meeting is inconvenient. (But you will miss out on the Tea, Coffee and other Refreshments in the Galley).

It is rumored that Andrew VK6SWR who is the current serving B.A.L. for ScoutsWA’s Branch Radio and Electronics Team, will be in attendance to discuss Scout Radio and JOTA/JOTI. We look forward to hearing from him.

A reminder that the NEXT but one meeting, (ie Sept. 7th) will feature Mitch VK6XB with a talk on remote RF DF in Perth a little err QRM hunting project of his.

And to end this update: A quick reminder that on Perth Repeater VK6RLM 146.750 (Ch.3) and on the ALLSTAR Linked VK6HUBs, every Sunday Morning, at 1030H after the Callbacks on VK6RAP for the Sunday Morning Newswest Broadcast, is the WARG Technical & General Net.

Dad Joke: You’ve heard of an Embarrassment of Pandas, a Parliament of Owls, etc… how about:
A Group of Radio Amateurs are collectively call a Net? I don’t know… just a thought. Catch you at a meeting, or on the T&G Net. 73s from WARG, VK6RRG.

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WARG Annual Junk Sale 13 June 2026

Hi All,

WARG is having its Annual Junk Sale on 13 June 2026, so come on down and have a Morning with friends and make some new ones!

Important Details,

Time: Sellers 9 am, Buyers 10 am

Location: Midland 1St Scout Hall, 10 Helen Street, Bellevue 

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We will have food and drinks for sale on the morning,

Entry is a gold coin donation. For the seller, please advise beforehand to make sure we have a table or tables for you.

Raffle tickets for small prizes will be on sale on the day.

So we will see you there,

Regards

 Matt

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Tic Hill Working Bee – 22 July 2025

Hi All,
A team attended Tic today and details of work and what still needs to be done are below, as well as some happy snaps! Work Done.

– Site raked and swept
– Trees close to the tower pruned
– Branches blocking tracks moved
– IP relay setup to remote control 2x repeaters and APRS
– Rubbish collected
– New power System installed
-Third Solar panel put back on smaller tower
-General hut Tidy
– Battery’s water filled

Work is still Outstanding.
– Connecting the Third Solar Panel.
– New Cable Run / Antenna for APRS, 70cm, 2Mtr radios
– 70Cm repeater. Broken TX all the time

A second Trip is planned for Thursday this week. Please let me know if you wish to attend.

73

Matt

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West Australian Repeater Group

WARG Swap Meet Saturday 28th June 2025

The West Australian Repeater Group would like to invite you to the WARG Swap Meet Saturday 28 June 2025 at the 1st Midland Scout Hall, 10 Helen Street Bellevue.

Sellers are welcome at 10am for $5 entry, and buys are welcome from 11am, gold coin donation.

The event finished at 2:30pm

Sausage Sizzle and Drinks available on the day.

Raffle prize: $100 voucher to Comtek.

Sellers to please email the secretary for table bookings, asap. $5 a table. Thanks.

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Next WARG Meeting 9th June 2025

Hello WARG members,

Just a friendly reminder that the WARG meeting is coming up. Next Monday the 9th of June (Monday 2nd is a public holiday) . Doors Open 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Plenty of time both before and after the meeting for catching up with your fellow hams. Tea coffee and refreshments available…

The venue is the 1st Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall… 12 Australia II Drive in Crawley. Next to UWA. All the way to the end of the Drive and hidden behind a shrubbery is the entry to the car park… NI! Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall Click here for the Google Maps Link.

Please be aware all membership fees are now due. April is the beginning of the WARG financial year and memberships became due on the 1st.

The next WARG Technical and General net is 1030 h WST on Sunday Morning in Perth on Repeater ch3. 146.750 (VK6RLM) and

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Next WARG Meeting 9th June 2025

Hello WARG members,

Just a friendly reminder that the WARG meeting is coming up. Next Monday the 9th of June (Monday 2nd is a public holiday) . Doors Open 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Plenty of time both before and after the meeting for catching up with your fellow hams. Tea coffee and refreshments available…

The venue is the 1st Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall… 12 Australia II Drive in Crawley. Next to UWA. All the way to the end of the Drive and hidden behind a shrubbery is the entry to the car park… NI! Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall Click here for the Google Maps Link.

Please be aware all membership fees are now due. April is the beginning of the WARG financial year and memberships became due on the 1st.

The next WARG Technical and General net is 1030 h WST on Sunday Morning in Perth on Repeater ch3. 146.750 (VK6RLM) and on the Linked Allstar Hubs Statewide.

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WARG AGM 5th may 2025

Greetings WARG members,

We hope everyone is well.

Please find attached the official advice giving notice of WARG’s upcoming AGM, to be held on Monday, May 5th 2025, at the 1st Pelican Point Sea Scouts facility in Crawley. All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start, with tea, coffee and snacks available.

The venue is the 1st Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall… 12 Australia II Drive in Crawley. Next to UWA. All the way to the end of the Drive and hidden behind a shrubbery is the entry to the car park. Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall Click here for the Google Maps Link.

Membership renewals for the coming year are now due, and we thank all members who have paid up already, that is much appreciated. We encourage all others to renew, or to rejoin if not currently a member. Membership fees and donations are an important way we obtain funds to keep the repeaters going, helping cover the costs of site visits, repairs, equipment upgrades and ACMA license fees. (Repeaters and beacons are not covered by the new Class license, for good reason. Annual renewal fees still need to be paid).

Thank you for your membership and support this past year, we look forward to seeing everyone at the AGM, if you can make it.

Finalised meeting agendas and other relevant information will be sent closer to the time.

73, and Best Regards,

Anthony VK6AXB

Secretary, WARG

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Next WARG Meeting 7th April 2025

Hello WARGians…

Just a friendly reminder that the WARG meeting is coming up. Next Monday the 7th of April. Doors Open 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Plenty of time both before and after the meeting for catching up with your fellow hams.

Tea coffee and refreshments available…

The venue is the 1st Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall… 12 Australia II Drive in Crawley. Next to UWA. All the way to the end of the Drive and hidden behind a shrubbery is the entry to the car park… NI! Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall Click here for the Google Maps Link.

April is the beginning of the WARG financial year and memberships became due on the 1st. The AGM will be held in MAY and you’ll need to be financial to vote or to serve on committee.

The WARG website can be found at www.warg.org.au

The next WARG Technical and General net is 1030 h WST on Sunday Morning in Perth on Repeater ch3. 146.750 (VK6RLM) and on the Linked Allstar Hubs Statewide.

There is a newsbreak from WARG on the VK6ARN News this week…

– 73s from VK6RRG.

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Next WARG Meeting 3rd February 2025

Next WARG meeting is to be held Monday 5th February 2024

The next WARG meeting is to be held Monday 3rd February 2025 at the 1st Pelican Point Sea Scout Group, 12 Australia II Drive Crawley. (Down the end past the yacht club) Doors open at 19:00 for a 19:30 start. Tea and coffee are available. All are welcome.

Pelican Point Sea Scout Hall Click here for the Google Maps Link.

Online Meeting details are on the Members Website https://members.warg.org.au/

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