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by VK4CZ
Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:05 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 13CM SGlabs + 55W PA
Replies: 7
Views: 1351

Re: 13CM SGlabs + 55W PA

Finally after ~6mths the order from SG-Labs arrived two weeks ago... made quick progress over the last two weekends and it's now built and tested including a Stealth amp. IMG20201220140251.jpg Pretty please with it! IMG20201222124037.jpg This will now be the Home station, and current 3.4GHz tvtr ded...
by VK4CZ
Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Friday October 23, 2020
Replies: 0
Views: 708

23-on-23: Friday October 23, 2020

Welcome to the October 23-on-23. Friday October 23, 2020 is the next scheduled 23-on-23! 2244136934_d404cae3d1_o.jpg It will provide an opportunity to practice social distancing, whilst still communicating :clap: , and another opportunity to activate your 1,296MHz and other uWave home station capab...
by VK4CZ
Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 13CM SGlabs + 55W PA
Replies: 7
Views: 1351

Re: 13CM SGlabs + 55W PA

Great work Darrell.... :clap:

I'm still waiting on my 3.4GHz SG-Lab tvtr to arrive from EU... and will be embarking on a similar project very soon [well as soon as it get here] :roll:
by VK4CZ
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Wednesday September 23, 2020
Replies: 2
Views: 491

23-on-23: Wednesday September 23, 2020

Welcome to the September 23-on-23. Wednesday September 23, 2020 is the next scheduled 23-on-23! antenna.jpg It will provide an opportunity to practice social distancing, whilst still communicating :clap: , and another opportunity to activate your 1,296MHz and other uWave home station capabilities. ...
by VK4CZ
Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – August 23, 2020
Replies: 7
Views: 1207

Re: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – August 23, 2020

I'll be activating:
VK4CZ/P Kamarun Lookout QG61NU42, providing a 207km path to VK4UH/P & VK4MIL/P @ Mt Mowbullan
Mt Mowbullan to Kamarun Lookout.JPG
by VK4CZ
Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:44 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – August 23, 2020
Replies: 7
Views: 1207

Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – August 23, 2020

SE VK4 MAD [incorporating 23-on-23] – August 23, 2020 The impromptu MAD in July was a wash out, so let's hope that the scheduled August event is able to successfully complete! :thumbup: IMG20200524131547.jpg IMG20200524115121.jpg MAD’s are an opportunity for uWave enthusiasts to venture far and wid...
by VK4CZ
Sun Jul 26, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 1158

Re: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020

Unfortunately, due to the predicted rain, the July MAD has been cancelled.
WX Cancellation.jpg
Even though currently blue skies here, my site at Kamarun Lookout still under the rain bands...
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by VK4CZ
Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:29 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Thursday July 23, 2020
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Re: 23-on-23: Thursday July 23, 2020

Thanks for the summary Tim

The VK2s certainly put the VK4 contingent to shame.... 3 stations activity, and two QSOs made - with one beacon report - from SE VK4.
23-on-23 VK4 Summary 20200723.JPG
And the VK2 summary with a broader view picking up the VK1 QSO
23-on-23 VK2 Summary 20200723.JPG
by VK4CZ
Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:24 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 1158

Re: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020

Gabriel Conesque from the WX Bureau - WX update this morning has put the rain [currently at Esk and moving east] will hit a depression that is forming of the SE Qld coast and will halt the progress of the rain. This will result in the peak of the rain Sat and Sun with 'heavy rain potential along coa...
by VK4CZ
Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Thursday July 23, 2020
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Re: 23-on-23: Thursday July 23, 2020

Welcome to the July 23-on-23. Thursday July 23, 2020 is the next scheduled 23-on-23! m_img_58652.jpg It will provide an opportunity to practice social distancing, whilst still communicating :clap: , and another opportunity to activate your 1,296MHz and other uWave home station capabilities. Operati...
by VK4CZ
Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 1158

Re: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020

I'll jump in and also confirm on behalf of Doug VK4OE that he'll be operating from the very Eastern edge of the Maleny escarpment... with LoS to Kamarun Lookout
Kamarun Lookout to Maleny Escarpment.jpg
by VK4CZ
Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:12 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Thursday July 23, 2020
Replies: 3
Views: 671

23-on-23: Thursday July 23, 2020

Welcome to the July 23-on-23. Thursday July 23, 2020 is the next scheduled 23-on-23! m_img_58652.jpg It will provide an opportunity to practice social distancing, whilst still communicating :clap: , and another opportunity to activate your 1,296MHz and other uWave home station capabilities. Operati...
by VK4CZ
Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 1158

Re: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020

Time to lock in the operating locations and making sure you/P profile on VKSpotter is correct:

Peter VK4EA and I will be activating Kamarun Lookout [QG61NU42] in Lamington National Park...
Between us we will have 1.2, 2.4, 3.4, 5.7. 10.3 & 24GHz
by VK4CZ
Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:39 pm
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 1158

Announcement: SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020

SE VK4 MAD – July 26, 2020 With COVID-19 restrictions continuing to relax, but as borders remaining closed [and we can't go to Gippstech], it’s about time we all went MAD! IMG20200524115121.jpg VK4CZ/P - Kamarun Lookout [June 2020] IMG20200223122451.jpg VK4CZ/P, VK4UH/P, VK4MIL/P - Gus Buetel Looko...
by VK4CZ
Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:46 pm
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Tuesday June 23, 2020
Replies: 2
Views: 559

Re: 23-on-23: Tuesday June 23, 2020

Great level of activity in SE VK4 and VK2 SYD region for tonight's 23-on-23 - with 54 contacts reported [even though we know there were more!]. :clap: A summary of the activity courtesy of vkspotter.com : VK2 23-on-23 VK2 Summary 20200623.JPG 13 reports - 9 x 23cm, 1 x 13cm, 3 x 9cm Best QRB [distan...
by VK4CZ
Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Tuesday June 23, 2020
Replies: 2
Views: 559

Re: 23-on-23: Tuesday June 23, 2020

Don't forget.... 23-on-23 tonight @ 8:00pm AEST / 10:00z

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by VK4CZ
Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Tuesday June 23, 2020
Replies: 2
Views: 559

23-on-23: Tuesday June 23, 2020

Welcome to the June 23-on-23. Tuesday June 23, 2020 is the next scheduled 23-on-23! 72448327_2427174543986864_5449557068983828480_n.jpg It will provide an opportunity to practice social distancing, whilst still communicating :clap: , and another opportunity to activate your 1,296MHz and other uWave...
by VK4CZ
Mon May 25, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Brisbane SEQ MAD Sunday 24 May 2020
Replies: 15
Views: 1658

Re: Brisbane SEQ MAD Sunday 24 May 2020

Great activation event. Some great QSOs. End stopping signals from a number of stations. The extra effort in fixing the RX performance of my 3.4GHz tvtr. It paid off. Also had the great opportunity to demonstrate uWaving to Jamie VK4XD from the Gold Coast ARC who made a few great QSOs. Hope a spark ...
by VK4CZ
Sun May 24, 2020 7:58 am
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: 23-on-23: Thursday May 23, 2020
Replies: 1
Views: 476

Re: 23-on-23: Thursday May 23, 2020

VK2 Summary
23-on-23 VK2 Summary 20200523.JPG
Far North Coast VK2 Summary
23-on-23 VK2 FNC Summary 20200523.JPG
by VK4CZ
Sat May 23, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: 1296, Microwaves and Opto
Topic: Brisbane SEQ MAD Sunday 24 May 2020
Replies: 15
Views: 1658

Re: Brisbane SEQ MAD Sunday 24 May 2020

Updated map....
MAD Updated May 24 2020.JPG