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by VK4RF
Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: Ancillary, Test Equipment, Components & Parts
Topic: The unsung hero of the toolbox
Replies: 4
Views: 642

Re: The unsung hero of the toolbox

My son has broken one or two of these while trying to drill some large holes in 8mm steel plate.

I have used them on a number of projects now and always have them handy in the tool box.
by VK4RF
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:07 am
Forum: Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
Topic: Icom IC-9700 users topic
Replies: 176
Views: 55654

Re: Icom IC-9700 Pre-release brochure

Very interesting. Goes straight from 2.1 to 3.1
by VK4RF
Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:53 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Remote PTT for SGLabs Transverter
Replies: 7
Views: 5656

Re: Remote PTT for SGLabs Transverter

Many thanks Darrell. Gives me a few ideas to work with here also.
by VK4RF
Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:45 am
Forum: Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
Topic: Icom IC-9700 users topic
Replies: 176
Views: 55654

Re: IC-9700 firmware update

Thank you for pointing it out Adam
by VK4RF
Tue Jan 29, 2019 3:31 pm
Forum: FM, Repeaters, D-STAR
Topic: Mt Glorious 147.000/146.400MHz FM repeater, VK4RBN
Replies: 7
Views: 6303

Re: Mt Glorious 147.000/146.400MHz FM repeater, VK4RBN

Just wondering is it 141 or 143 that we need to use?
by VK4RF
Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: Arduino, Picaxe, Raspberry Pi, and variants
Topic: My Pi Journey
Replies: 65
Views: 29746

Re: My Pi Journey

Have been playing around with the Pi and a 7" touch screen. Here is a couple of Screenshots taken with Pi using WSJT-X on the 2mtr and 70cm beacons.
by VK4RF
Sun Oct 14, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Arduino, Picaxe, Raspberry Pi, and variants
Topic: My Pi Journey
Replies: 65
Views: 29746

Re: My Pi Journey

Finally crack it.
VK4RTT 6mtr beacon on Pi
by VK4RF
Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:50 am
Forum: Silent Keys
Topic: SK: VK2KU
Replies: 7
Views: 6773

Re: SK: VK2KU

Sad news indeed. The ranks have lost another great member. RIP
by VK4RF
Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Ancillary, Test Equipment, Components & Parts
Topic: Tokyo Hypower Tech
Replies: 11
Views: 1548

Re: Tokyo Hypower Tech

As Wayne said. Grant at RFRepairs might be worth a call. He is at Wyong and is the Tech that Andrews Com use. He has a good rating from across Australia. http://www.rfrepairs.com.au/
by VK4RF
Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: FM, Repeaters, D-STAR
Topic: VK4RBN - Mt Glorious 147.000 MHz repeater
Replies: 13
Views: 6386

Re: VK4RBN - Mt Glorious 147.000 MHz repeater

WOW Peter you have weaved your Magic on RBN. Full scale here at my Burpengary QTH on the Handheld indoors.
by VK4RF
Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: Contests, Field Days, Portable Operation, JOTA, SOTA
Topic: Harry Angel 80m Sprint Contest
Replies: 39
Views: 15218

Re: Harry Angel 80m Sprint Contest

VK4HA will be on both SSB and CW for sure. FYI VK4HA was Harry Angel's callsign for many years.
by VK4RF
Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: E.M.E.
Topic: Want to try 6m EME - and get bit by the EME bug?
Replies: 4
Views: 4493

Re: Want to try 6m EME - and get bit by the EME bug?

I am gearing up for a 6mtr EME attempt. Have one 6ele up now with the other almost ready to install. Only have around 350watts out though?
by VK4RF
Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:20 am
Forum: Contests, Field Days, Portable Operation, JOTA, SOTA
Topic: 23 on 23 - 1296 MHz Activity Sessions
Replies: 41
Views: 4710

Re: 23 on 23 - 1296 MHz Activity Sessions

Looks like it be time to setup the 2 x 49 loops again and fire up
by VK4RF
Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Ancillary, Test Equipment, Components & Parts
Topic: TS2000 LNA/other sequencing/buffers
Replies: 9
Views: 1646

Re: TS2000 LNA/other sequencing/buffers

Just what i need here for my TS2000X. Looks like i will have to make some enquiries and swap an email or two with Graham :D
by VK4RF
Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TX Factor - amateur radio explored
Replies: 3
Views: 747

Re: TX Factor - amateur radio explored

Well worth watching. Hope that it will continue
by VK4RF
Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:43 am
Forum: WSPR
Topic: WSPR 50 MHz
Replies: 136
Views: 36569

Re: WSPR 50 MHz

WSPR on 6mtr sure has proved very popular and most helpful over the past few days. I will be building a new antenna just to use on 6mtr WSPR. Not too sure what polarisation is going to be the best? Maybe a dual vertical and horizontal feed?
by VK4RF
Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: 50 MHz
Topic: 50-52 MHz is open for business ! - it's official.
Replies: 36
Views: 3661

Re: 50-52 MHz is open for business ! - it's official.

Sounds good too me.
by VK4RF
Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:18 pm
Forum: Silent Keys
Topic: SK: VK4JH Joe
Replies: 3
Views: 6903

Re: VK4JH Joe SK.

Sad day indeed.
by VK4RF
Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Known good STBs for digital ATV in VK
Replies: 18
Views: 2863

Re: Known good STBs for digital ATV in VK

Hi Hilary..
My Srt 5430 has the following.. SW Version D311 and the HW Version is 01-01-04-02
by VK4RF
Mon Jul 01, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Known good STBs for digital ATV in VK
Replies: 18
Views: 2863

Re: Known good STBs for digital ATV in VK

I downloaded the very latest software update for my Strong 5430 and also for a new F Call who purchased one and both of these work straight away with direct keypad entry. 446.500 here in Brisbane. Strong are very helpful and informed me as soon as the new version software was available.