Vale Ken Metcalfe (VKS-737 Voice Of The Outback)
For those who have fond memories of our Alice Springs long time Base Manager Ken Metcalfe, it is with great sadness that we announce that he passed away on Saturday 4th December. Ken joined VKS-737 in the mid 90s and the first Alice Springs Radio…
An Interesting Bogging Saga
It was May 27th this year (2021) when we (Terry and Barb) left our place in the South-West of WA to embark on our winter driving trip that would take us to the Kimberleys. We decided to go a roundabout way and visit some of…
Woods Point Victoria Police Winter Report 2021
Hello again… There has been snow reported over the last two weekends however it had mostly melted below 1200 metres elevation. Unfortunately, this revealed extensive damage to the Strategic Fuel Break and Reserved Crown land areas along Warburton-Woods Point Road and Nine Mile Road through…
Kangaroo Island Ambulance Volunteer Mostyn ‘Mos’ Howard Recognised at Excellence Awards
Volunteer Ambulance Officer and VKS-737 Subscriber Mos Howard receiving his Volunteer Distinguished Service Award from SAAS Volunteer Health Advisory Council presiding member Ian Pay The SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) celebrated a Kangaroo Island volunteer at its recent annual Excellence Awards. Penneshaw-based Ambulance officer Mostyn “Mos”…
Rare Engine Failure Leads To Successful Rescue:
Often Subscribers to VKS-737 Radio Network become involved, assisting travellers who become distressed for many different reasons. Here is an excellent example where our people were able to effect a successful rescue and the part that HF Radio played in it: Recently we travelled Goog’s…
Darrell White: A Long Time Subscriber and Volunteer Remembered
Many will remember Darrell White, a past operator and subscriber on this network. He was Mobile 0320 on the VKS-737 Radio Network until the end of 2019. Darrell passed away just before Christmas 2020 following a lengthy fight with Cancer. He was 71 years old….
A Good Rescue – Thanks to VKS-737 HF Radio Network:
My wife and I were in a local park near Licola in Eastern Victoria and I was on my High Frequency (HF) radio chatting to a radio mate in South Australia. I was called by VKS-737 Adelaide Base and asked to provide Radio Relay assistance…
VKS-737 Radio Network’s Response to COVID-19 & Travel Restrictions
As the entire world faces a collective challenge during the COVID-19 outbreak, we sincerely hope you and your families are safe and healthy. VKS-737 Radio Network is closely monitoring developments and following the World Health Organisation, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and government…
VKS-737 Winter Schedule Changes Because of Covid-19
The VKS-737 Radio Network changes its Voice Sked times in line with the end of Daylight Savings Time in those states affected by it. This is due to happen on the first Sunday in April. While we will still change to our Winter Schedule as…
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