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S/E QLD 2013 Microwave Test & Tune Day

May 2, 2013 Adam 0

This video by Peter, VK4EA, covers the VK4 2013 Microwave Test & Tune day, held at the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club rooms on April 21, 2013.

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10 GHz via Rain Scatter

March 19, 2013 Adam 0

A video demonstrating what 10 GHz via rain scatter sounds like.

Firstly Kevin, VK4UH, is listening to the VK4RBB beacon, then we see a 10 GHz QSO between VK4GHZ and VK4UH.

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S/E QLD Microwave Activity Day, Feb 2013

March 9, 2013 Adam 0

A 3-part series covering the S/E Queensland Microwave Activity Day (MAD) on February 24, 2013.

VK4 Microwave Activity Day (MAD), Feb 24, 2013 – Part 1
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VK4 Microwave Activity Day (MAD), Feb 24, 2013 – Part 2… Read more...

VK4RTT 2M Beacon Upgrade

January 21, 2013 Adam 0

Learn more about the new VK4RTT beacon, now in service, as of Sunday January 20, 2013.

The previous beacon served the VHF community very well, for around 30 years, but over time became increasingly unreliable.

So, a replacement was commissioned.… Read more...

Rig Blaster Advantage Unboxing

January 4, 2013 Adam 0

Unboxing of a West Mountain Radio Rigblaster Advantage interface unit.

This unit offers a lot of great features at a good price.

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Icom CR-293 High Stab Option

January 2, 2013 Adam 0

A look at the Icom CR-293 High Stability Oscillator option in an IC-910.

Easy to tweak, and the stability is very good.
You may not need to muck around with GPS Locking at all.

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S/E QLD Microwave Activity Day, Oct 2012

November 6, 2012 Adam 0

This video takes a look at the S/E QLD Microwave Activity Day (MAD) on October 28, 2012.

See VK4ADC, VK4AQF, VK4EA, VK4GHZ, VK4KJJ, VK4OE, VK4UH, VK4ZQ operating on the microwave bands around South East Queensland.

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S/E QLD 2012 Microwave Test & Tune Day

September 21, 2012 Adam 0

This is a 2-part series covering the VK4 2012 Microwave Test & Tune day, held at the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club rooms on September 16, 2012.

S/E QLD Microwave 2012 Tune Up Day – Part 1
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VHF/UHF Summer Field Day 2012 at VK4GHZ/P

January 23, 2012 Adam 0

Join team members:
Adam, VK4GHZ
Alan, VK4WR
Graeme, VK4FI
Scott, VK4CZ
at their Summer Field Day station atop Mt Richmond, in Northen NSW.

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