VK5RWN Port C (2 metres) has had its frequencies changed as of Monday 23 September 2013.

The new Repeater frequencies are,

• Repeater Tx 147.0375 MHz
• Repeater Rx 147.6375 MHz, (+ 600kHz shift)

The frequency change has been brought about due to adjacent channel interference from the VK5RLH 2m repeater at Lochiel causing problems for some users mobiles and portables. These frequency changes are temporary whilst the impact of the changes are evaluated. If it works out OK, then AREG will apply for permanent changes and fix the frequencies.

Feedback will be appreciated, to vk5bb@wia.org.au

Coming up in September is the ICOM D-Star QSO Party! http://www.icomamerica.com/en/media_events/news/NewsArticle.aspx?id=201310
This year’s global event will take place over three days starting Friday, September 20 (00:00 UTC) to Sunday, September 22 (24:00 UTC). Official rules and party details for the D-STAR QSO Party 2013 will be available at a later date and posted to Icom America’s website.

VK3RWN – Gateway back online after hard drive replacements and system rebuild. Ongoing user registration issues under investigation.

• VK4RPH – This system is working ok
• VK4RCN – This system is working ok

Prototype Icom ID-51A/E Dual band D-Star handheld shown at Tokyo Ham Fair http://www.icomuk.co.uk/News_Article/3508/17674/ Icom IC-7100 HF/VHF/UHF all mode touch-screen with D-Star DV mode. http://www.icomuk.co.uk/News_Article/3508/17675/ Repeaters are increasingly becoming ircDDB enabled, an FAQ has been added too about ircDDB http://www.dstar.org.au/ircddb.htm. The ircDDB website is at ircddb.net Coming up in September is the ICOM D-Star QSO Party! http://www.icom.co.jp/world/d-starparty2012/. Prizes include New ID-51A/E handhelds! Recently published Icom D-Star Gateway Registration guide YouTube video

VK1RWN – This system is working ok
VK2RWN – This system is working ok
VK2RDS – This system is working ok
VK3RBA – System removed from site
VK3RDK – This system is working ok
VK3RGV – This system is working ok
VK3RMC – This system is working ok
VK3RWN – Due to a hard drive failure the Gateway and linking functions will be unavailable.
VK4RBX – This system is working ok
VK4RDS – This system is working ok
VK4RWN – Work is being carried out to relocate this repeater system to Brisbane.
VK5REX – This system is working OK, but with limited functionality on the 2m ‘C’ port
VK5RWN – The system is now working ok. Thanks to Ben and Matt who have done a lot of work to fix the internet problem at the repeater site.
VK6RWN – Due to hard drive corruptions the gateway is offline.
VK8RAD – This system is working ok

The Morrabin and Frankston & Mornington ARCs have commisioned a new D-Star repeater, VK3RMC.

The repeater operates on both 2 mtrs and 70 cm from the Berick tip site.

For details visit http://mdrc.org.au/.