My Mobile install in the Alfa is finally finished, ICOM IC-2730a is programmed, wiring is tidied up, and the ICOM IC-440 is configured. Now to use it on the way in and out of work.
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Thursday, March 11, 2021
VI100AF - 100 years of the RAAF
Quick contact with Paul south of Adelaide running the VI100AF callsign on 40m tonight. VK100AF/VI100AF is a special callsign celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the RAAF.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
AI7FR is my new extra class call sign.
Today I was assigned AI7FR as my extra class call sign. Woohoo!!! Onwards to the Aussie advanced call sign.
Friday, February 19, 2021
A big day of exams
After about 6 weeks of study, today I sat my Technician, Standard, and Extra class exams all one after the other. And I passed. Now to see what callsign I receive. Be sitting my aussie regs exam soon and onwards to the advanced licence.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Ah the serenity
Biggest change in the shack has been the peace and quiet following the replacement of a droning power supply fan. Ah the serenity!
Monday, February 15, 2021
Xiegu G90 - 3462 Kms with 10 watts
First blood for the Xiegu G90, 3462kms with 10 watts on 40m from Brisbane to Jason, VK6YTS in Gundaring, WA.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
More Antenaeeeeeeeesssss
A little bit of work on the second mast with my DIY UHF beam replaced with a VHF-UHF beam and the HF vertical was straightened. Still waiting on the EFHW to arrive.






