Clik here to view.
Kelso 40m and 2m APRS Running Again
Now that I am back home and sorted most things radio, I’ve been able to dedicate some time to getting the APRS iGate running again. It operates on 2 metres and 40 meters. The choice of 40m HF is so...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hard Drive Failures and LOTW
My ham radio computer that runs Ham Radio Deluxe and therefore uploads to LOTW has been a bit neglected as far as backups go, and that is a problem, because recently the hard drive failed. Logbook of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2 Meter Indoor Slim Jim Antennas for Cyclone Season and Other Uses.
Yesterday I needed a new project to take my mind off certain things here, so I set about making a new 2 meter antenna. I’d rearranged my shack again and set it up was follows. - Icom IC703 for HF (40m)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Logbook of the World- Much Better
I would like to update my comments about my previous experience with LoTW. As I said in a previous post, I found the initial application process ridiculously long-winded and difficult. However right...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Favourite reference Books for Hams
Absolutely the best book I could recommend for ham radio, especially if you are in to building antennas.It is available for loan at the Kirwan Library http://store.cq-amateur-radio.com/Detail.bok?no=183
View ArticleClik here to view.
APRS saves a Man’s Life
Ham Radio provides so many great services to the community particularly in emergencies. You may not be aware that hams also provide communications support for many events in your community- such as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New MacLoggerDX Available
A new version of MacLoggerDX is available. Version 5.4.3 has the following additions. Icom PCR-2500 Driver added. Band Panel ticks, labels and Scan added. DXCC lookup improved for prefix, exceptions...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CQ WAZ- 32 out of 40 Zones Worked
Map of CQ Zones After a big day of updating my logs and recording all QSL’s received and sent, I find I have just a few CQ zones left to work in the world. Unfortunately these will be some rather...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Found on My Old eQSL Account and on cards. My first contacts using CW when I...
My very first contact – thank God for Elmers First ever CW DX If you are an F Call don’t be shy. Give morse code a try… I was very very slow but these guys just kept sending slowly until I received...
View ArticleClik here to view.
VK CW Beginners Net- Learn Morse Code and Make Your First Contacts
I am starting a brand new amateur radio net. You can find us here – http://vkcwbeginners.wordpress.com/ VK CW Beginners Net (Tues, Thurs, Sat) 0930 utc on 7190 kHz.- This net will work in a similar...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Full Time Study and Full Time Business
Back in Dec 2012, some massive changes in my life caused me to reassess everything. I was suffering severe depression, and I took time out. I travelled to UniSa to complete a language course. While...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My First Play with Rasberry Pi
I received my first Rasberry Pi (the so called $35 computer) yesterday. I have projects planned for at least 4 of them. . The Rasberry Pi runs a stripped down version of Linux/Debian- in my case...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Preparing for My First SOTA Expedition
Back in 2008, when I got my foundation call- VK4FOLO- I purchased an Icom IC703 because, even then I had ideas about working backpack mobile and QRP. The 703 came with a backpack, as a special offer....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Remote Operation of My Shack via My iPad
Today I set up the means to operate my shack remotely from my iPad and I am very happy with the results. The setup uses Ham Radio Deluxe to interface with the rig via a desktop computer and audio is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Some Observations about Learning CW from a Beginner’s Perspective
Thanks Keith VK4BKS for asking me what I send with… The question prompted me to provide some info for other beginners, from my perspective .
View ArticleClik here to view.
Project- Fill-in APRS Digi for South of Townsville VK4
I plan to get some bits and pieces together to build a fill in digipeater on APRS to fill in a dead spot south of Townsville. The planned location for the APRS Digi is Mt Inkerman. The location...
View ArticleClik here to view.
First VK CW Beginners Net for 2013 – Four stations checked in
Last night (Wednesday) at 0930 utc on 7190 kHz we re-estrablished the VK CW Beginners Net. We had 4 stations in total check in. Conditions were difficult with lots of storm noise and X ray flares on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Baofeng Dual Band HT Finally Arrived Today
Today the Baofeng HT arrived after a short stop over in Darwin hihi. These radios are so cheap everyone should own at least one of them for a knock about HT. I also ordered the programming cable, but I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hallicrafters TO Keyer a Fine Addition to My Retro Shack
Some time ago I purchased this 1950′s vintage Hallicrafters Keyer, and it finally arrived from the US. It is quite cool to have a digital device driven by vacuum tubes as part of my retro shack. Here...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DV Adaper converts an Analog Radio to a Digital Voice Radio.
I came across this bit of kit this morning, in a search for ways to do D-Star. The DV Adapter uses your present Radio for D-Star contact’s. I can’t afford one at present, but I think I’ll put it on the...
View Article
