Australian FreeDV RADEV1 Sunday net

I've had two good contacts VK3-VK5 using FreeDV RADE1 today. Quite a lot of stations on air.

It would be good to have a regular net for Australian stations (and anyone else who can hear us). To start with I suggest Sunday mornings from 10:30am Eastern time.

Speaking of FreeDV RADEV1, there's a great intro and reception demo from popular YouTube channel Tech Minds:

At one point he says "...the new RAIDV1 mode .. in my opinion has to be the best sounding digital mode I've heard to date." Nice.

First net

We've just had the first Australian net (with me as controller anyway). A big success! VK5KVA Jack, VK3PCC Peter, VK5MA Ian, VK5LN Michael, VK2BLQ Stephen, VK2GTS Gary. I could see VK2ABO was hearing us and I had reports from VK3RV.

Second net

On 20-July-2025 the following stations were on the net: VK2BLQ, VK3BRT, VK5APR, VK3PCC (listening only), VK7MB, & VK4DNO.

Third net

I was away unfortunately so Peter, VK3PCC, kindly coordinated and recorded the following stations: VK3PCC, VK5LM, VK2GTS, VK5MA, VK5KVA & VK4PHD. Thanks Peter!

Talk to you next Sunday from 10:30am eastern time.