Author: Carl Makin

Dear CRARC Members, The October 2025 CRARC Communications Newsletter is now attached. A little bit later than expected, but one of the articles (newsletter) explains why. However I think that…
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This is a reminder to all those interested in coming to the September meeting and building the 2m Flowerpot portable antenna that to ensure there will be enough materials available…
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Hi All, Just a reminder that tonight is our General Meeting for August. Normally we have a Presentation on a subject that is of interest to most of us, however,…
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Hi All, Just a reminder that this Wednesday the 20th of August, the Club will be open for Technight from 1830hrs. If you have a technical question regarding any Ham…
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The VKFF Team, part of the World Wide Flora Fauna (WWFF) park program, is holding its 3rd annual VKFF National Get Together in Canberra in October.   2025 VKFF National…
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Earlier this afternoon the final piece in the puzzle to restore Internet access on our Isaacs Ridge site fell into place and the site is fully operational again.  DMR, D-Star…
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The CRARC Monthly Meeting is on tonight, Wednesday the 23rd at the Mt Mugga Scout Hall, 6:30pm. The topic will be Shack Documentation by Bob, VK1ED. If you’ve ever lost…
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This coming Wednesday Night (16th July), at 6.30pm, is our monthly Tech Night at the Mt Mugga Scout Hall.    As usual, we will have Pizzas (for a $5 donation…
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After being off air for a number of years due to adjacent site interference the Isaacs Ridge 2m Analog repeater is now operational on its new permanent frequency.   TX…
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The VK1 D-Star repeater is offline in preparation for the frequency change and recommissioning of the Isaacs Ridge 2m repeater. The 2m repeater and the D-Star repeater share antennas on…
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