FLINDERS RANGES TRIP
2025
The Famparc Members Flinders Ranges trip may 2025
A group of Famparc Members are heading to the Flinders Ranges in May 2025.
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Terry vk3bmx
Craig vk3ncr
Ken vk3mjf
Daryl vk3hbp
Stanley vk3bot
Matt vk1mhz
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We plan to arrive on Monday 5th May, staying at Almerta Station.
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We are planning to use Almerta Station as a base and tourer around the Flinders Ranges each day.
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We are expecting to setup a base station at Almerta Station.
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Listen out for us on Rons vk3ahr net each day on 7.100 around 10am.
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After the morning Net which usually runs until around 11am, we will then listen on the same 40M Frequency 7.100 either from our accommodation or via our mobiles.
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There is a local Repeater not far from Quorn.
VK5RAE. This is also a IRLP Connected Repeater so connection back to the AllStar system may be possible.
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IRLP Node 6909​
A great website for the Flinders Ranges, which has a great range of information, including maps, what's on, what to do and more. Click Here.
Trip Summary:
​Our group will be leaving on Sunday 4th May.
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(Stanley will be leaving a little earlier and we will meet up at Almerta Station on the Monday.)
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Whilst mobile (Driving to the Flinders & around the Flinders) our group will be listening on Simplex:
146.500Mhz.
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HF Frequencies:
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20M 14.116Mhz (Logging on the Travellers Net)
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40M 7.100Mhz.
Times of Operation
The Net operates daily between 0200 and 0300 UTC for check-ins and traffic, culminating in a Call Back at 0300 UTC
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Repeaters:
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Mt Arden - VK5RAE
VK5RAE
Quorn, Australia
Repeater ID: AU-576
Downlink:146.975000
Uplink:146.375000
Offset:-0.6
Sub Geo:South Australia
Call:VK5RAE
Use:OPEN
Op Status: On-Air
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Naracoorte, Australia
VK5RNC
Repeater ID: AU-448
Downlink:146.650000
Uplink:146.050000
Offset:-0.6
Sub Geo:South Australia
Locator:QF03ja
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Waikerie, Australia
VK5RWR
Repeater ID: AU-13040
Downlink:146.750000
Uplink:146.150000
Offset:-0.6
Uplink Tone:91.5
Downlink Tone:91.5
Sub Geo:South Australia
Grid:PF95WU
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Lobethal, Australia
VK5RAH
Repeater ID: AU-501
Downlink:146.775000
Uplink:146.175000
Offset:-0.6
Uplink Tone:91.5
System Fusion Enabled
DG-ID:00 - Open
Sub Geo:South Australia
Grid:PF95KC
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Mt Kitchener - VK5RBV
Angaston, Australia
Repeater ID: AU-524
Downlink:146.825000
Uplink:146.225000
Offset:-0.6
Uplink Tone:91.5
Downlink Tone:91.5
System Fusion Enabled
DG-ID:00 - Open
Sub Geo:South Australia
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Mt Beevor - VK5RMB
Woodside, Australia
Repeater ID: AU-543
Downlink:146.875000
Uplink:146.275000
Offset:-0.6
Sub Geo:South Australia
Call:VK5RMB
Use:OPEN
Op Status: On-Air
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Willalooka, Australia
VK5RBT
Repeater ID: AU-644
Downlink:147.350000
Uplink:147.950000
Offset:+0.6
Sub Geo:South Australia
Call:VK5RBT
Use:OPEN
Op Status: On-Air
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Renmark, Australia
VK5RMK
Repeater ID: AU-13710
Downlink:438.200000
Uplink:431.200000
Offset:-7
Uplink Tone:91.5
Downlink Tone:91.5
Sub Geo:South Australia
Locator:QF05iu
Call:VK5RMK
Use:OPEN
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Loxton South Australia, Australia
VK5RLX
Repeater ID: AU-13602
Downlink:438.575000
Uplink:431.575000
Offset:-7
Uplink Tone:91.5
Downlink Tone:91.5
Sub Geo:South Australia
Call:VK5RLX
Use:OPEN​​​​​
For the members travelling to the Flinders Ranges here are some suggestions on what to take.
Suggestions:
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Bedding (Sleeping Bag / Doona / Pillow
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Toiletries (Toothbrush etc)
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Clothing (Suitable for all weather, shorts, jackets, Hats, and perhaps some swim wear)
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Medications (Check you have enough medication and take any scripts with you) There is a chemist at Orroroo SA.
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Shoes (good walking shoes for rough terrain etc, as well as comfortable shoes and socks)
Orroroo SA is around 40mins south of Almerta Station.
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Food (As our accomodation has a kitchen etc, I expect we will do our food shopping prior to arrival at the small town of Orroroo SA.
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Radio Gear (Take what ever radio gear you would like to take) A Hand Held Rig would be handy for any walks we may do.
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Vehicles (Spare fuel, Tools, Tyre repair gear etc)
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Chairs (A chair of some type would be handy as well)
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Table (A small portable table would be handy but not totally necessary)
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Any suggestions... please drop me an email on vk3ncrmail@gmail.com
