Status
NOTE: Callsign changed to VK1RBM as at 26th July, 2025.
| Output Frequency | Callsign | Location | Current Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.11250 | VK1RBM C | Isaacs Ridge | VK1RBM Dashboard | Repeater ONLINE Gateway currently ONLINE |
Radio Configuration
Frequency: 147.11250 MHz (New frequency as of 6th July, 2025)
Offset: -1.6 MHz
URCALL: CQCQCQ (or as required)
RPT1: VK1RBM C
RPT2: VK1RBM G
VK1RBM automatically connects to reflector XLX301C after 30 minutes of no activity on RF. XLX301C is run by Rob, VK2HR and supports D-Star, DMR and Peanut connectivity.
DTMF Linking
VK1RBM supports issuing link/info/unlink commands via DTMF. To use it, set your radio as above and use the following DTMF Codes.
- Unlink – “#”
- Info – “00”
- Link to an XLX reflector – “Annnm”, for example, for XLX301C use “A301C”.
- link to a DCS reflector – “Dnnnm”, for example, for DCS001C use “D001C”.
- Link to a D-Plus reflector – “*nnnm”, for example, for REF001A use “*001A”.
- Link to a DExtra reflector – “nnnm”, for example, for XRF001A use “001A”.
- In the commands above, “nnn” is the node number and “m” is the module. Only modules A to D are supported.
D-Star Resources
Useful Links:
- VK1RBM Status Dashboard
- Worldwide Reflector 1 Charlie listing
- Complete Worldwide Reflector listing
- Worldwide Nets Listing
Registration is no longer required for most D-Star repeaters and XLX reflectors however if you need to register to get onto some older systems then you can do so at the D-Star Gateway website.
Local Nets
There are two nets run locally each week utilising the VK1RBM D-Star repeater.
Sunday night, 8:30pm local time (AEST/AEDT) – VK1RBM is connected to XLX301 module C allowing international participation and access via DMR and Peanut. This net is a general discussion on ham radio topics.
Tuesday night, 8:30pm local time (AEST/AEDT) – Run by Rob, VK2HR. This net connects VK1RBM to a number of reflectors around the world in sequence as a “virtual tour”. This net can also be accessed via DMR and Peanut on most reflectors.
D-Star Mailing List
There is a D-Star in VK1 mailing list where announcements of upcoming nets and discussions are posted. The address is vk1-dstar@groups.io. You can subscribe via this form.