Submitted by VK2YJS on

WICEN's VK2RWC repeater in Chatswood is on 147.150 MHz with a plus 600
kHz offset. It both requires, and sends, a 91.5 Hz tone. The new
23cm FM repeater at Chatswood is on 1273.200 MHz with a plus 20 MHz
offset. No tone is currently required, but a 91.5 Hz tone is sent.

WICEN will provide a display at the upcoming CCARC Field Day at Wyong
on Sunday, February 24. This is typically between the large and small
grandstands.

Steven VK2BOS advises that, in addition to text based HF Digital
Modes, the Monday evening group will also experiment with the new
digital voice software called FreeDV. This is available from
freedv.org.

WICEN ACT has events planned from March, include the National Capital
Rally, running from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd; and the Australian
Carriage Driving Championships at Witwood on Easter Sunday, the 31st.
Visit: www.crarc.ampr.org

Coming events include:

Display at CCARC Field Day on February 24th.
NatCap Rally in the ACT, March 1st to 3rd.
WICEN ACT's Australian Carriage Driving Championships at Witwood, Sunday 31st.

More information, including a printable membership form and a
web-based contact form can be found at: www.nsw.wicen.org.au

Submitted by Julian Sortland VK2YJS on behalf of the WICEN State
Management Committee.