VK Logger Ham Radio Forum Archive

Perhaps more use should be made of Contest Radar in all States......check out https://contestradar.com/

Cheers

Gavin VK3HY

Some disappointing comments above. Here in VK3, I found the VK5s went out of their way to make contacts with as many stations as they could and to help others to work them. VK5ZD/P was most helpful in assisting me to set up contacts with VK5KK/P. Only here to 'break records'? - I don't think so. I d...

Following is a list of VK3 call signs heard using new FT8 version v2.0.0 so far:

VK3HY VK3ART VK3ATQ VK3KTT VK3BE VK3ZYC VK3BD VK3BWM VK3DUT VK3ALZ VK3FZ VK3MH

Still a few stations heard using old version today but can't tell who they are??

Gavin, VK3HY

The portable mast looks great. I use a similar setup for FD activity. However, I found that clamping antennas to the top section can sometimes distort the shape of the aluminium tubing thus affecting its ability to telescope all the way down for transport. To overcome this, I now carry a separate sh...

The VK3RGI 3398.434MHz beacon database entry seems to have gone walkabout?

Gavin VK3HY

This is a reminder about the VK3 microwave activity day this coming Sunday 28th August - from 10:00am to Noon AEST. Activity will be centred on 3398.100MHz. This is a great opportunity for those who haven't had a chance to field test their GARC 3.5GHz panels. Liaison, if needed: VK3RGL repeater 147....

Hi Ho Everybody A VK3 microwave activity day is planned for this coming Sunday 28th August - from 10:00am to Noon AEST. Activity will be centred on 3398.100MHz with 144.150MHz or mobile phone liaison if needed. At this stage, there will be groups operating from Mt Dandenong, Mt Anakie and Mt Buninyo...

This thread reminds me of Sid Bryant, VK3CI (SK) from Nagambie who was a keen six metre operator. Year after year, Sid was heard to say 'this will probably be my last Sporadic E season' . Sid's annual prediction eventually came through and his familiar voice disappeared from the six metre band. Gavi...

VK3ZAZ wrote:Can hardly wait.
Operate 70MHz and kill VIC local shire on 73 Mhz or SAFPOL Forests over border on 70 Mhz
LOL
Good luck

Hi Steve

Are the local shire down your way and SAFPOL Forests still using crystal sets?

73 Gavin VK3HY

VK5ZT wrote: Hope this helps....


Tim VK5ZT

Thanks Tim....your 'prescription' was spot on. The lower 1M resistor of the voltage divider was open circuit. I guess I damaged it when moving it as per the GARC modifications. I now have a healthy looking 30.55dBm tx output.

Thanks again
73 Gavin, VK3HY

As for the Tx switching..... The low dropout 5V regulator supplies power to the comparator IC. Note that +5 is on Pin 7, output is pin 6 which is LOW for TX. Pin 3 should be around 2.5 V and pin 2 around zero until DC is applied via the resistor. When pin 2 volts exceeds pin 3 the output goes low. ...

Hi,
just wondering if anybody has received a certificate for the last Summer and/or Spring Field Day....

thanks

Peter vk3apw

Hi Peter

I received two certificates for the Spring FD a week or so ago.

73 Gavin, VK3HY

Hi Ho Roger

Congratulations to all involved. Andrew VK3OE's posting says it all. WIA members (and bloody non members) are indeed fortunate to have representation of such a high calibre.

73 Gavin, VK3HY

.......Surely you mean "clay tablets" Gavin.

Bert, VK3TU

Thank you so much Bert!

73 Gavin, VK3HY

Hey Steve You're not that old! BOCP No.V9 would have been the 9th certificate issued by the Victorian office of the then PMG R&L Section. There were several hundred BOCPs issued by the Department's Central Office (with a different numbering sequence) before the issue of the various certificates ...

Very sad to report that Doug McArthur, VK3UM passed away on 22nd February, 2016.

Gavin VK3HY

VK4ADC wrote: "It does not specify that the numbers must be sequential (only that one must be exchanged) so a stuff-up in your number sequence should be left alone, retaining the duplicated numbers so that all subsequent contact details are still correct and the exchanges correspond to the othe...

Lou Thanks for your help with my query. I've been keeping a paper log for more than 50 years - not quite back to the quill and parchment era but a long time nonetheless. I've no real incentive to change but I have been using VKCL for FD entries recently because it seems paper logs are no longer appr...

I am using VKCL in the Post-Contest Entry Mode for my Spring Field Day Log. In the heat of the FD action, I inadvertently issued serial numbers 058 and 059 twice, that is my good old reliable hand written log shows that I gave out numbers 057 058 059 058 059 060 and so on.....I plead temporary insan...

VK3HY will be operating for the first eight hours of the FD from Tyaak (between Broadford and Strath Creek). The location is -37.225735° 145.169095° Grid Locator is QF22os. 50MHz 100W Halo 144MHz 100W 7 element Yagi 432MHz 75W 15 element Yagi 1296MHz 10W 35 element Yagi 2403MHz 10W + 80cm WOK 10368M...