Another successful demonstration of our capabilities when all else fails.

CQARA were invited along to Capricorn Adventist Retirement Village to show the residents what we can provide in the case of an emergency. There was and large group in attendance and judging by the questions from the floor there was real interest.

Portable RMS was operational on VHF Packet and VARA FM.

The day involved a run down on CARV inhouse UHF system as well as HF comms and WinLink capabilities.

Contacts were made to Bob VK4FRC and Geoff VK4AGB at The Hub on CB UHF as well as HF to David VK4IQ in SEQ and Frank VK4FLR in Zilzie. Don Also demonstrated sending an email on HF.

Below is 20th April 2025 NSW  Wicen Net map conducted on 7.110MHz at 6:30pm local.

Thanks to Gareth VK4GED for compiling the data.

Most signals were heard at the QTH of VK4KWS. Ranging from 59 to not readable and everything in between.

Map shows where voice messages could be sent either directly or using a relay.


IARU/CQARA Emergency Telecommunications Guide Chapter 1

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IARU/CQARA Emergency Telecommunications Guide Chapter

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  1. Served Agency Communication Systems and Procedures
  2. Working Directly with the Public
  3. Emergency Telecommunication Skills
  4. Network Theory and Emergency Communication Systems