A library of technical guides, reference sheets, and build notes contributed by TARC members over the years. Most are quick-reference PDFs — right click and “Save As” to download.
Reference Guides
- Phonetic Alphabet Guide
- Morse Code Guide
- Prowords for Fun and Profit
- VK4PQ — All About Propagation Angle
- Amateur Radio Log (printable)
Digital Modes & Repeater/Gateway Info
- VK4TUB AllStarLink Node — How To
- VK4PQ-R Echolink Node — How To
- VK4PQ AllStarLink with Echolink — DTMF Commands
- Hytera DMR Cheat Sheet
- SDR Receiving with a TV Dongle
- Packet Radio Programs — Console Commands
Build Guides & Technical Projects
- How to Solder
- Cheap Yagis, by Kent/WA5VJB
- Antenna Corner, by Tony Hunt/VK5AH
- Morse Sidetone Oscillator
- Server Power Supply Conversions
- ATX Power Supply Conversion
- Dual Battery Charging Switch
- OskerBlock SWR200 — Notes
- QRP Tuner Kit (DIYMORE XF0075) Manual
- Build a Thingie
- Baofeng UV5R TRRS Adapter
- VK4PA Valve Bank List
- UV-K5 F4HWN Firmware & CHIRP Driver
- Baofeng UV-5R Mini Files
- Grid Locator Calculator (DXShell.com)
- Yaesu VX6R Channel List for North QLD
Event Site Grid References & Bearings
Grid locator and bearing sheets for our regular communications-support and camp sites:
Emergency & Cyclone Preparedness
Club Archive & Culture
A bit of club history and lighter reading:
- Back-scatter — 50th Anniversary Edition, January 2019
- ABC North Queensland — Amateur Radio with TARC interview (Feb 2022)
- MXLT 2020 · MXLT 2021 · MXLT 2022 · MXLT 2023
- Ten Commandments of Wicket
- Cape Cleveland Lighthouse Radio Stew · Fruit Cake by Rossco · Pancakes by Lex · Wallaby Bob’s TARC Stew
Two older files (an internet radio playlist and a Windows logging software installer) aren’t hosted here for security reasons — ask at a club meeting if you need them.