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#11

Radios / Re: ham radio repairs in Adela...

Last post by vk5kds - Oct 24, 2024, 03:14 PM

thanks Tom,
will check it out. I know Vic & NSW  have many shops and hams that do it from home. little bit sad we in adelaide don't have such folks yet I am sure they have the expertise. I have a go myself but some things are bit over my head.
cheers - damir

#12

3D Printing / Re: Cheap Creality Ender 3 V2

Last post by VK5TOM - Oct 24, 2024, 08:45 AM

Someone must of bought the last one

#13

3D Printing / Re: Cheap Creality Ender 3 V2

Last post by VK5TM - Oct 24, 2024, 08:04 AM

Funny they are "Out of stock" 

#14

3D Printing / Cheap Creality Ender 3 V2

Last post by VK5TOM - Oct 23, 2024, 08:31 PM

Seems to be a run out sale $159 pretty good price

https://store.creality.com/au/products/ender-3-v2-3d-printer?spm=..product_0249ae58-9eeb-47ab-ad89-17716bc1ad67.header_1.1

#15

Projects DIY / Ear Wax Camera

Last post by VK5TOM - Oct 23, 2024, 05:30 PM

Originally suggested by Graham VK5GM.

Finally got around to getting the Ear Wax Camera app installed and the camera itself modified.

Bloody awesome for viewing things that are incredibly small such as for inspecting surface mount solder joints or applying a splint to an ants broken leg

#16

Radios / Re: ham radio repairs in Adela...

Last post by VK5TOM - Oct 23, 2024, 05:13 PM

Hi Danny,

Not sure about anyone in Adelaide but I have heard that https://www.vkradio.com.au/ is pretty good if you want to contact him.

Tom

#17

Radios / ham radio repairs in Adelaide ...

Last post by vk5kds - Oct 22, 2024, 11:11 PM

Hi All,
Does anyone know of a place (in Adelaide) or recommend a person where I could get help to repair HF radio. 
Naturally I am willing to make payment for any such repair.  Thank you.

Danny - vk5kds  - 0481880180

#18

VK5 Forum Events and Notices / Re: Get Out Do Something (GODS...

Last post by VK5 Admin - Oct 21, 2024, 05:41 PM

What is the prize for having the first antenna up and on the air?

Meshtastic strapped to a pole at Para Wirra gets to Darlington.
Who would have thunk?

#19

Promoting Amateur Radio / Re: WANTED: Your ideas on prom...

Last post by VK5AAD - Oct 21, 2024, 04:00 PM

The website was developed seperate to the WIA domain as that was what the committee had access too (I am a member of the WIA Education Committee). It now has a WIA domain link that points to the site. www.education.wia.org.au

Yes, good to see they're on the same physical, and presumably virtual, server now.

The facebook link appears to go to the WIA facebook page. I can't comment on the X link as I don't have an X/Twitter account. The Web link icon goes to the WIA home page.

Looks like they've been fixed up now by whoever is doing the content management. When I commented, all those I checked were Squarespace links.

The web presence is definately needing an overhaul. It would be a massive job.

Indeed. Removing some very stale content would be a good start.

[The committee of WICEN S.A. would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers who have helped during this event.]

#20

WICEN South Australia / Re: Barossa Rally 2024

Last post by VK5ZAR - Oct 21, 2024, 02:30 PM

The MSS Safety Barossa Rally was held over last weekend the 19th and 20th October up in the Barossa Valley Region and surrounds of South Australia. WICEN S.A. with some 20 volunteers over the two days have supported the event by providing Radio Safety Communications Network and Logistics Support.

The committee of WICEN S.A. would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers who have helped during this event. Some of the members sent photos of their stage setup to the live group chat section for all members to see, a selection is attached below.
Arno ( One of the Rally Control Operators.)