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September 2023 Long time between drinks, but not much happening on the tech front at the moment. Added another couple of rants to the rant page.

January 2023 Updated the AD9833 VFO code to use a 12F1840.

December 2022 Added rant about todays useless (internet) search engines.

November 2022 NEW Project An AD9833 Based Simple VFO. FT101ZD VFO project updated.

October 2022 A replacement internal DDS VFO for FT101Z/ZD rigs. Because the worlds postage system has gone totally bonkers and it is not possible to send a small pcb anywhere except at extreme cost, I am slowly making available the option to purchase pcb's from Pcbway. First up is the Simple DDS VFO 2017 project pcb. Others will be added over time. Noise Canceller kits available again- see Noise Canceller page.

Privacy Policy uploaded. GPDR and all that stuff In accordance with various bits of legislation around the world, either currently in force, about to come into force or proposed, you will now find that annoying "We use cookies" notice at the top of this website. The full Privacy Policy is available at the Privacy Policy link in the footer at the bottom of the page. (If you don't know what GPDR is, Google it. Real scary shit for ANYBODY with a web presence.)

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how the http://www.vk5tm.com website (interchangeably "Site","VK5TM") uses, discloses and protects any personal information that you (the "User") provide or that we collect, when you use this website. We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is protected. If we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users via the Contact Form on this Site in connection with activities, services, features or resources we make available on this Site. Users may visit this Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities. What we collect:

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VK5TM may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

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We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration or disclosure of your personal information. User personal information will be deleted on request once the User making the request has been verified. Alternatively, if you do not wish your information retained when contacting VK5TM, either by the use of the Contact Form or by other means, please state so at the time of contact.

Sharing your personal information

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us via the Contact Form. This document was last updated on May 10 2018

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