VK Logger Ham Radio Forum Archive

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 are a result of using...

There were 10 openings on 6m. BD4WN 6/15/2018 0845Z 6M FT8 -4 China VR2VAZ 6/15/2018 0925Z 6M FT8 Hong Kong VR2VAZ 6/15/2018 0929Z 6M FT8 -13 Hong Kong SV8RX 6/16/2018 0531Z 6M FT8 4 Greece SV8CS 6/16/2018 0533Z 6M FT8 8 Greece SV8RX 6/16/2018 0535Z 6M FT8 Greece 3W3B 6/16/2018 0716Z 6M FT8 10 Viet ...

No propagation and a Mini Ice Age.......

I'd better sell my fridge while it's worth something...as i won't need it 2030 (according to the experts)

Gary
VK8AW/VK4ABW

I used to think that 103 was the magic sunspot number to work EU on six.....wrong.
Worked a lot of EU and also Sth America last year and the sunspot numbers were no where near that.

Keep experimenting guys...after all, it's only science

Just give us a slice of 40mhz and we can all move there and work DXCC in 6 months and then sit around talking about the good old days on six

I've walked into DSE shops a few times over the decade or so.....but there's nothing in my memory bank about buying anything

Now Jaycar is a different story...was there yesterday

Gary

Looks like the IC7300 will sell faster than a load of 'hot cakes' at the sunday markets.... :lol: I honestly didn't think it would go that low. My best guess was around $1,950 - $2150 a few weeks ago. At $1,795...i wonder if Ross can keep up with the orders :think: and it will shut those 'parallel' ...

It's good to hear that the IC7300 is being retailed by Ross at a 'sensible' price. Those deposits have been payed and i am sure there will be some pleased receipients next month

gary
VK8AW/VK4ABW

I hear that deposits are being taken for this radio in Australia...

Can't be too far away now

Gary
VK8AW/VK4ABW

The last one i attended was back in 97' and it was going down-hill then.
Sorta lost interest back then too

Gary

Fond memories of visiting Dick Smith stores in VK2, VK3, VK4 & VK8 over the years 74' to early 90's. Tongue hanging out and saliva dripping from the corner whilst staring at all the 'radio gear' :mrgreen: Only place really left is Ross's place in Vic. Ain't going near that parallel importer in N...

I'd like to buy a vowel...just an 'e' will do

Started a topic as this radio is almost due for release in Australia. I know that some out there are 'chomping at the bit' to get their hands on one...and at 1st glance it does present well, but..... ic7300.jpg my reasons for not choosing one are: a. It is a small radio with a 4" screen (too sm...

Bought 4 of them when they were $105 (au). Used on IC7700,IC756pro3, IC756 and IC910H. Can't fault em - good gear

de Gary
VK8AW / VK4ABW

reminds me of a CBer in Townsville many years ago. He had a 100 ft crankup... council tried to ping him, but it was always cranked down during 'business hours'. each night..it went up :lol: (he lived on Kings Rd right opposite the main shopping centre on Woolcock Rd for those who know Tvl area) rega...

Put an Australian flag at the top :D Then you can refer the complaint back to them saying 'this is Australia mate' and it's a Fancy Flag Pole :lol: My towers in Qld took about 6 months to get 'approved' (probably because there were 4 of them 120ft high). My tower in NT took 2 years but finally got t...

Cycle 24 not working.......why wasn't I told about this? That's it...im telling the DX to go away

Gary
VK8AW

Someone has to take the fall...might as well be you Wayne

regards
Gary
VK8AW - where the only thing that mixes well is JD and cola

Thanks Wayne. I had the pleasure of meeting Evelyn in the early 90's. She was very dedicated to radio and will be sadly missed.

Gary
VK4ABW/VK8AW

Looks very promising. I vote for door 1

de Gary
VK8AW/VK4ABW