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by VK4TI
Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the future
Replies: 3
Views: 5479

Re: For the future

Another registration for not integrated board ?
never heard of this site you propose

the old chat was imho not in need of alteration
by VK4TI
Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:07 am
Forum: 50 MHz
Topic: xmas 2019
Replies: 1
Views: 4921

xmas 2019

As we prepare for the possible xmas season theere is a lot we cn do to improve chance after this low spot cycle , but I have to ask admin is it so hard to add chat , apart from making some contacts easier self promotion doesn't hurt surely ? Historically chat was useful and I think of benefit again ...
by VK4TI
Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the future
Replies: 3
Views: 5479

For the future

Let me congratulate the admin on running and maintaining the board , however I think most would agree adding the chat again would certainly increase traffic markedly , with the 6m season due the spotting use would be great , any chance ?
comments
tnx :thumbup:
by VK4TI
Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this for real?
Replies: 10
Views: 6407

Re: Is this for real?

"VK3RX"]I haven't received a release yet either. I heard a rumour late yesterday that the WIA hadn't won the tender, then saw your post just now and did a bit of digging. Interesting times -" Some background yet unreleased to this , yes it will be interesting as to delivery . It will ...
by VK4TI
Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
Topic: Video: IC-9700 VHF/UHF/1200 MHz Base introduction
Replies: 45
Views: 18642

Re: Video: IC-9700 VHF/UHF/1200 MHz Base introduction

""VK4GHZ"]Another IC-9700 teaser video from the Poms. No new information, just 5 minutes of your life you don't get back. :crazy: "" uATqY7cOVHQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uATqY7cOVHQ [/quote] roughly $1800 us , the conversion makes it expensive fo only 3 bands and no g...
by VK4TI
Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:15 am
Forum: Ancillary, Test Equipment, Components & Parts
Topic: Solar powered shacks
Replies: 24
Views: 11805

Re: Solar powered shacks

I bought some 310 watt paneles @ 145v fo only $60.00 added some used battery's off are cycler and a new regulator from ebay , instant cheap power . Just had to ring around some of thelarger panel suppliers to find used fresh off a building .
by VK4TI
Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
Topic: FT-857/897 deaf on 2m?
Replies: 6
Views: 5827

Re: FT-857/897 deaf on 2m?

"VK7HH"]I have a FT-857 being used on my remote site using remote rig. It *appears* that it's deaf, however it's a bit hit and miss. I've done tests using WSPR with another station 180km who I regularly decode 10dB lower than he's receiving me. We are both running the same power. Another t...
by VK4TI
Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: 50 MHz
Topic: FT8 6m DX
Replies: 40
Views: 19714

Re: FT8 6m DX

"VK2CSW"]I am not one who chases awards so that can't be it. N I decided to give FT8 a go and have found I am able to use my radio where before it would have sat idle. Yes, that's it. That's why I like FT8, because I can actually use my radio. If that makes me a lesser operator, then I am ...
by VK4TI
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: 50 MHz
Topic: FT8 6m DX
Replies: 40
Views: 19714

Re: FT8 6m DX

"VK4ABW"]The reason for my previous post was to show that there was 10 openings to various areas during the bottom of the cycle. This information is provided to assist other amateurs who may be interested in the new FT8 digital mode and what signal levels to expect. The positive numbers ar...
by VK4TI
Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines
Topic: Radiation Pattern
Replies: 3
Views: 5169

Re: Radiation Pattern

[quote="VK2CSW"]I guess 100 views and no replies means I need to get one of those modelling programs then.""

Or try it ad determine the tilt from results
by VK4TI
Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: 144 & 432 MHz
Topic: FT8 on 2m
Replies: 12
Views: 8064

Re: FT8 on 2m

"ZL3OZ"]Do we really have to go there? I had hoped digi might stay away frm 2mtrs. Bored already with it on HF and almost bored on 6 though its usefull to stretch to other continents to explore DX paths. On 2m? we might get some more double hop, but it will be boring. I suppose somebody wi...
by VK4TI
Sat Aug 20, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
Topic: The future for amateur radio in VK
Replies: 58
Views: 29063

Re: The future for amateur radio in VK

""VK2ZRH"" It is to be held in Canberra on Saturday November 19 from 9am to 3pm. " Posted in the interests of disseminating the news."" Well there ya go , Canberra the ultimate wet blanket has any suggestion of a video connection being available as I am sure lots w...
by VK4TI
Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
Topic: Check You License Renewal
Replies: 52
Views: 19933

Re: Check You License Renewal

I made arrangements to receive notification by email , it arrived a month out and was paid online with a confirmation the next day , no muss no fuss
by VK4TI
Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: LF, MF, HF
Topic: 40 meter rotatable dipole questions
Replies: 42
Views: 21460

Re: 40 meter rotatable dipole questions

"VK4WDM"]The other antenna worth a mention is a magnetic loop. I am making one to try out as a receiving antenna but the reports of its directivity vary" "VK2AVR"My experience is they work pretty well as receiving loops but very hard to make it efficient enough to compare ev...
by VK4TI
Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines
Topic: VK3ATN All-Aluminium Tower - Info required !
Replies: 3
Views: 6350

Re: VK3ATN All-Aluminium Tower - Info required !

I suggest you give it a serious once over check the welds and mounting points and if unsure have them inspected professionally , alloy work hardens and with towers all the twisting makes things work a lot so a brass brush scrub will help and maybe some spray dye if questionable Rollers should be in ...
by VK4TI
Wed Jul 06, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Catalyst about Mobile Telephones
Replies: 28
Views: 6649

Re: Catalyst about Mobile Telephones

[quote="VK4WDM" Trash, did you do the flushing experiment with the seat up and down? My XYL says that there are dangerous consequences if the seat is left up. :mrgreen: Wayne VK4WDM" The answer is Wayne each have your own facilities , we do and it's great not fighting through the clut...
by VK4TI
Fri Jul 01, 2016 1:11 pm
Forum: EMC, Interference
Topic: QRM Foxtel IQ3
Replies: 2
Views: 5085

Re: QRM Foxtel IQ3

have you swapped the boxes ? room to room
worth a try as the thing might be cables not boxen
other thn that might have to retire the newer box retrograde ( maybe a firmware update ) or psu change
by VK4TI
Fri Jul 01, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines
Topic: NBS Tilt Over Mast Experiences
Replies: 54
Views: 23164

Re: NBS Tilt Over Mast Experiences

Personally imho long as the hole is filled well and doesn't make a path for the retaining wall foundation to move there should be a problem , I assume the hole will be concrete reo filled and well braced ?
by VK4TI
Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Software Defined Radio
Topic: SDRPlay RSP
Replies: 15
Views: 8346

Re: SDRPlay RSP

Personally I prefer antix (mepis derivitive) , runs nice virtual machines like this windows machines
some excellent free soft ware out there now for most everything we need to do and once learned productivity and security increase in many environments
by VK4TI
Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: LF, MF, HF
Topic: 17 Meter Dipole Help Needed Please
Replies: 5
Views: 5769

Re: 17 Meter Dipole Help Needed Please

Inverted V calc here http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennaeivcalc.html now the v makes the dipole closer to 50Ohm , a flat element is less , possibly 25>30 ohms so you need a matching device like a beta , hairpin or gamma match or bend the elements into a v for match , a match does not prove resonance ,...