VKS versus HF oz

Please members we need some feed back on the above especially if you have used both services as technology is changing kind regards Alan.

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Reply By: racinrob - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 15:24

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 15:24
Alan, don't limit your choice to just these two clubs, other clubs for example the HF Radio Club have/are upgrading and offer a whole raft of the latest technology plus low joining and membership fees, very good Australia-wide coverage, direct RFDS connection and so on, check'em out.

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Reply By: cobber - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 15:44

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 15:44
Hi Alan, Roy Watkins well known to VKS and HFRC members has set up "Austravel" HF in WA, has bases in WA, Batemans Bay and Townsville and more to come
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Follow Up By: Member - bungarra (WA) - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:11

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:11
I remember Roy from VKS and would like to look at what is on offer however........Have searched the internet for any contact details, website etc but it seems to be well hidden, defunct or no website?

All i get is references to the new site as in the above post but no ability to contact or look up details

if you can help that would be appreciated thanks
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Follow Up By: cobber - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:15

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:15
Alan I forgot to mention that Roy would not mind you calling in and saying G'day during a sked 4.30 to 5pm WA time, morning sked 8am to 9pm WA time, he will not tell you off and read the rule book about not being a member and using his frequencies, a few people do call in who are not members and have a talk with him, it may not be Legal as someone will point out, but that's life......................I wanted to change my sellcall number with VKS to a number that WAS AVAILABLE to the same number as my HFRC/Austravel number, I was told in no uncertain terms that their rules state they will not change sell call numbers for members, and new members have to take the next available number full stop.............................Regards Cobber (WA)
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Follow Up By: Member - bungarra (WA) - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:21

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:21
Hi Cobber

Would also like to call into Roy and see what is on offer......do you have the frequencies?

Thanks
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Follow Up By: cobber - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:40

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:40
Hi Bungarra, you can email him on VK6XV@bigpond.com, his frequencies are 3.175, 5.127 ,5.270 ,6.860 ,7.652, 10.158, 10.203, 13.910,14.865, 17.463..............afternoon sked starts at 4.30pm WA Time on 13.910 then 10.158 then 7.652 then 5.127 and finishes around 5pm if there is no further callers, if not it might go on until until 5.30pm WA Time
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Follow Up By: Member - bungarra (WA) - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:56

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:56
thanks cobber
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Reply By: blue one - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 20:58

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 20:58
Al,
I have used both.

Go with VKS737 for a reliable, consistent, professional and friendly mob.

HF Radio club are ok for the East Coast also.

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Reply By: Member - Anthony W Adelaide - Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 23:53

Sunday, Aug 19, 2012 at 23:53
We have been with VKS for about 4 years.

The operators are always friendly and helpful and will try to encourage you to talk which is helpful if you are a bit nervous and not sure exactly what to say.

We also like being able to listen to the morning skeds while we pack up camp. Its very interesting to hear people call in from all over the place.

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Follow Up By: Grumblebum and the Dragon - Monday, Aug 20, 2012 at 07:57

Monday, Aug 20, 2012 at 07:57
We have been with VKS737 for about seven years. Very helpful and highly professional. Would be my first port of call in an emergency.

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