VK Logger Ham Radio Forum Archive

I am informed it will run generic mast head amps and you can set each band to correct drive power for amp. Be interested to see how good it is on 1296. VK3AXH reports working a JA on EME 432 and the JA says he compared 910 and 9700 and found 9700 significantly better for EME. We shall see. OPC 2350...

Has anyone else spotted this error in the manual? All hardcopy versions (English, Spanish and French) supplied with the transceiver, and the PDF version. WTF2-2.PNG There is no page 2-2. }:[ Hi all, There is a new version of the Basic Manual. You can download from the Icom Australia site. They have...

Hi Gary, I will take a stab in the dark: possibly a SGA-6289. A Google search for "MMIC A62" returns lots of possible devices, but the Sirenza Microwave devices are at the top of the list. Given that the HMC327 is rated as 30 dBm saturated output each, or +27 dBm each at P1dB, the pair wou...

Registration has officially closed.

We can accept a limited number of registrations for the event only - no meals provided. If you wish to register FOR THE EVENT ONLY, email gippstech@vk3bez.org

I look forward to catching up with many at the weekend.

Peter VK3PF

Kevin,

I bought mine from RS. Still have the issue with courier delivery, but delivery is free if you order on line.
Can you organise for someone at the workplace to accept & hold the parcel for you? Perhaps they have a regular delivery site/location?

Good luck,
Peter VK3PF

Hi all, The information page for GippsTech 2016 has been updated. Registration is now OPEN for those that are keen to get in early. Registration will close on Friday July 1, 2359 local time. Details at the Eastern Zone ARC website http://www.vk3bez.org/ . Follow the GippsTech link. Further topics fo...

Hi Peter & Tim, Yes, in Amateur Radio magazine will be the place. Given that we have a lead time of about a month and the radio has only just arrived, there is a VERY slim chance that it might appear in the May issue, but the June issue is more likely. I must admit, it is slightly odd to see a t...

Hi all,

The first shipment of 10 units has arrived in Melbourne..... I am fortunate to have one of them on loan for a couple of weeks to prepare a review.

Regards,

Peter VK3PF

Hi all, A new addition to the workbench. Picked up this afternoon and now listening to 40 m SSB. Hearing VK9CK on 15 m CW well earlier. It is here for a couple weeks to prepare a review. I understand that the first shipment to arrive was a total of 10 units only. IC7300s.jpg Impressed so far - very ...

Hi Ben,

My basic kit arrived OK - not ordered with LPF. An email to seller gave details for some instructions, but the English ones are very basic....

Good luck,

Peter VK3PF

Hi all, Just to clarify Lou's post, I believe it is Sunday.... OK, I have been slack - I do not yet have a panel working - still on the 'to do' list. I have started, but have yet to build the interfacing & PS boards. I will be based at Mt Hotham this weekend with a group that will be activating ...

Hi Andrew et al,

It is VK2/HU-089.
It looks as if the SOTA summit is a little west and south of (and significantly higher than) the marker on the Google Earth image in this thread.

Peter VK3PF

Peter, if you are conducting the exam in the house of the person being tested do you bring the required radio equipment? Yes - Not much is required to put together a practical assessment kit. However, it is unusual to conduct an assessment at the candidate's place of residence. The recommendation i...

SNIP...... There is no requirement for a practical test ....SNIP John John, You are incorrect: The Foundation and all new candidates without an existing amateur licence MUST be competent on all items on the Practical Assessment test. This does include assembling a simple station and completing cont...

Hi guys, Get your facts right. The fees for the Assessments & Callsign Recommendation go to the WIA, who sets the fees at cost recovery in accordance with the contractual agreement with the ACMA. Both the WIA assessment & callsign recommendation operation and the ACMA side are professionally...

Hi all, The fire took hold very rapidly. I only had a couple of minutes to get gear out. All of the SOTA & /p gear was in the back and I had a little more time to retrieve it. RF wise, I lost: 1 x IC-2820 (body bolted to the underside of the front passenger seat, so I did not even try!) 1 x 2 m/...

Hi all,

Yes, the 2015 event has only just been held. We had a debrief last night. The big decision has been made.

GippsTech 2016 will be held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July 2016.

For those that wish to plan and book ahead, you now have the dates.

Further details later.

Cheers,

Peter VK3PF

Hi all, The GippsTech page has been updated to include the Program and some additional information. Be sure to REFRESH the page!! We will have ingredients available for you to make toasted sandwiches first thing in the morning if you so desire. All we ask is some gold coins to cover the cost of ingr...

Alan,

Listen carefully. He says wide in Azimuth but compressed in elevation. I have not attempted to crunch the numbers though....

Peter VK3PF

A reminder to all still thinking about it: Registration closes Thursday 2 July 2015 at 0100Z . Date & time determined by our need to inform caterers of numbers. Basic details of the event can be found by following the link to GippsTech from http://www.vk3bez.org Registration form is a text link ...