I'm an Autodidact Polymath. Geek. Coder. Technologist (recovering DevOps engineer) and AV/RF nerd, #ham VK2WAY. Now working in live event tech.
Non-Binary 💛🤍💜🖤 They/Them.
Dial The (Amateur Radio) news by #NZSIP and Digital Voice New Zealand is now production ready with bulletins being automatically updated and the IVR telling you when the file was last updated before playing it out.
Dial 69199 from your #NZSIP service or 640 69199 from #AmateurWire or #HamsOverIP #hoip
@9v1rt new docs website https://docs.dvnz.nz/
@9v1rt Stay tuned. New site coming next.
[Amateur Radio News Press Release]
NZSIP Offers Local Alternative following Hamshack Hotline Sunset
[Oceania, 23 Jul 25] – In light of the recent announcement regarding the sunsetting of the Hamshack Hotline VoIP service next month, the Australian and New Zealand amateur radio community has a local alternative from Digital Voice New Zealand - NZSIP. This innovative service aims to fill the void left by Hamshack Hotline, providing a robust and locally supported Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solution for amateur radio operators.
One of the standout features of NZSIP is its seamless interconnectivity. The platform allows direct dialling between other ham VoIP services Amateur Wire, and Hams Over IP providing access to a global network or VoIP services, bridges to a variety of traditional radio links, allstar nodes and conference services along with a few games too.
"Rather than centralising the services like Hamshack Hotline did - our approach is to interoperate with others", said Jared/VK2WAY, “the way telephone exchanges were designed to and have traditionally done”, they added.
Founded in July 2023, NZSIP has recently expanded its capabilities and established a second exchange, now operating in both Auckland and Sydney, ensuring low-latency and reliable connections for operators across the region and now welcoming international subscribers. This localised infrastructure is backed by a dedicated support team, based right here in Australia and New Zealand, ready to assist users with setup, troubleshooting, and any queries.
"NZSIP is uniquely placed to offer a replacement service with local infrastructure, dedicated support, and innovative interconnections that truly foster communication within our amateur radio community." NZSIP and Digital Voice New Zealand founder, Phil/ZL2RO said.
Amateur radio operators are encouraged to explore NZSIP as a viable and reliable replacement for Hamshack Hotline. Further details on how to register and connect to the NZSIP network see our website at dvnz.nz/nzsip
#ham #voip #nzsip #dvnz #voiceoverip #hamradio #amateur_radio #pressrelease #mediarelease #amatuerradionews
@m7tlb I'm a huge fan of WH6AV's ethos of co-operation rather than competition. It aligns well with the Digital Voice NZ/AU group and the DMR network there too.
It's been a week of #NZSIP announcements; there's another one coming later today as well but our interconnect with #AmateurWire is now operational. Direct Dialling between #AmateurWire, #HamsOverIP and #NZSIP.. With the closure of hamshack hotline it's time to join one of the exchanges on this little global network.
#HamRadio #VoIP
@xrobau O.O you have my attention.
Some fun to pass the time for the #ham #VoIP folks with the old #asterisk games IVR Adventure Game and Your Call Is Important To Us now available on #NZSIP and #HamsOverIP
@w8emv fair warning my number will place you in a queue :D
@w8emv you can give me a call +640 50282; and 53299 is a RF link for XLX 299B. NZSIP phonebook at https://dvnz.nz/nzsip/
Getting my #asterisk back on helping out #NZSIP and interconnecting their #ham #VoIP service with #HamsOverIP
Join me for Maker Net on Digital Voice Downunder (DVDU) - Thursdays at 0900 UTC, 1900 AEST, 2100 NZT.
A casual net to talk about software, electronics & radio projects... get tips from other makers, ask questions to the group or tell us about your latest project!
All are #hams welcome.
Early check ins can be done up 60min before the net start via ham.live.
Hosted by VK2WAY, backup controller & logging VK5TUX.
Join me for Maker Net on Digital Voice Downunder (DVDU) - Thursdays at 0900 UTC, 1900 AEST, 2100 NZT.
Software, electronics & radio projects... get tips from other makers, ask questions to the group or tell us about your latest project!
All are #hams welcome.
Early check ins can be done up 60min before the net start via ham.live.
Hosted by VK2WAY, backup controller & logging VK5TUX.
#HamRadio #DigitalVoice #Net #AllStar #DMR #ham #m17 #p25 #nxdn
@catgirlfingies how's your day?
@catgirlfingies right here!
So I should re #introduce myself; used to host my own instance at artemai when that was a thing; decided to get back on Mastodon again because the rest of social is a dumpsterfire.
I'm a #UNIX sysadm originally (from the late 90s) but started using #Linux 🐧 in 91, bringing early ☎️ dialup internet to #Newcastle with community group hunter #apana.
I'm a #coder, #python 🐍 is the go-to language these days, some #js but plenty of #C and some #golang too.
Ten years ago I landed in #liveevents and #visionswitch / 📹 #camera #direct #sports presentation in major 🏟️ #stadiums along with building software for data-driven #content for use in those environments.
I'm a #ham 📻 radio operator. Callsign VK2WAY. I'm mostly interested in signals processing and digital communications.
I used to officiate 🛼#RollerDerby but have streamed it since 2014 as Downunder Derby TV. I still manage socials for and help co-ordinate Queer Roller Derby - @queerderby.
I'm #queer 🏳️🌈 #pansexual ❤️💛💙 #poly 👫👬 #nonbinary 💛🤍💜🖤 and use they/them pronouns.
Think it's just a US problem? Think again.
A transgender woman named Sonya contacted Pride in Protest's Damien from Villawood Immigration Detention ... here's her story.
CW: transphobia, anti sex work, abuse of power, profiling.
Queer Roller Derby is now on Mastodon too - follow us at @queerderby #RollerDerby #QueerDerby #TeamLGBTQI #lgbtqia