Winter Field Day 2012
Winter Field Day 2012
Its getting close now - only just over a week away ( 23/6 & 24/6) and no one has yet said if (or where) they are going out for this event.
I guess many in the southern areas are in hibernation so not expecting too much activity from there at this time of the year - but what about you VK4's - where are you going ??
My FD QTH is not yet confirmed ( depends on the weather forecast) but I will be out in either QG61, QG62 or QG52 on all bands from 6m to 9cm, SSB and FM.
Who else is venturing forth ?
DON'T FORGET THAT YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR /P PROFILES IN VKLOGGER TOO.
I guess many in the southern areas are in hibernation so not expecting too much activity from there at this time of the year - but what about you VK4's - where are you going ??
My FD QTH is not yet confirmed ( depends on the weather forecast) but I will be out in either QG61, QG62 or QG52 on all bands from 6m to 9cm, SSB and FM.
Who else is venturing forth ?
DON'T FORGET THAT YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR /P PROFILES IN VKLOGGER TOO.
Last edited by VK4ADC on Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Doug VK4ADC, QG62lg51
http://www.vk4adc.com
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Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Hi Doug,
I plan to try 3.4Ghz again from QG52xi. I will have 1296 also.
Cheers
Phil VK4CDI
I plan to try 3.4Ghz again from QG52xi. I will have 1296 also.
Cheers
Phil VK4CDI
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
I plan to set up at Kings Tablelands in the Blue Mountains (assuming the weather is do'able!) and beam some 10GHz back towards Sydney if anyone wants some points.
I will also try and get 2m, 70cm, and 23cm going but on a vertical only.
73 - Rob VK2GOM / G0MOH
I will also try and get 2m, 70cm, and 23cm going but on a vertical only.
73 - Rob VK2GOM / G0MOH
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
With so few comments posted about WFD plans for this weekend, I am starting to wonder whether it is going to be worthwhile making the effort to travel up into some high country in QG61.
It might be a case of winning the relevant section simply by making the minimum 10 contacts and entering the log.
How about it guys - is anyone else getting their gear together for this weekend ?
It might be a case of winning the relevant section simply by making the minimum 10 contacts and entering the log.
How about it guys - is anyone else getting their gear together for this weekend ?
Doug VK4ADC, QG62lg51
http://www.vk4adc.com
http://www.vk4adc.com
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Feels pretty cold up here on the Sunny Coast Doug...might be an issue for others -
Next weekend I am out with Hockey coaching - but I have finally got all my kit for 6 2 N 70 in the scrub -
Trying for the Remembrance Day and will have 6 2 and 70 from the Blackall Ranges near Montville in August..
Next weekend I am out with Hockey coaching - but I have finally got all my kit for 6 2 N 70 in the scrub -
Trying for the Remembrance Day and will have 6 2 and 70 from the Blackall Ranges near Montville in August..
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
We (MWRS) are looking at being operational on 6m, 2m, 70cm and 23cm in QF56 on Saturday. Depends on weather and volunteers, but hopefully we can make it happen!
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
The Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club will be at their usual spot - Howells Knob QG63jf, operating all bands from 6m up to 23cm, with callsign VK4WIS.
Let's hope the weather is kinder this time!
Leicester
VK4ALH
Let's hope the weather is kinder this time!
Leicester
VK4ALH
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club (VK4IZ) will be trying a different location this time, House Mountain, QG62KP.
We plan to be active for an eight hour block till about sundown Saturday. Bands 6m, 2m, 70, 23, 13, 9, 6 and 3cms.
Cheers all,
Peter
VK4EA
We plan to be active for an eight hour block till about sundown Saturday. Bands 6m, 2m, 70, 23, 13, 9, 6 and 3cms.
Cheers all,
Peter
VK4EA
Cheers,
Peter
VK4EA
Peter
VK4EA
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Anyone in/around the Sydney basin likely to be on 10GHz? Just wondering whether it's worth taking along or not!
73 - Rob VK2GOM / G0MOH
73 - Rob VK2GOM / G0MOH
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Hi Everyone
Sounds like a quite weekend but that has not stopped the VK2BOZ/p & team as we will be at the fire tower QF68CK screaming CQ on 6m, 2m, 70cm & 23cm.
Will have VK Logger running in the back ground & phone works aswell.
Cheers
Cris VK2BOZ 0418649007
Doug VK2FWWD
Brenda VK2FSMI
Sounds like a quite weekend but that has not stopped the VK2BOZ/p & team as we will be at the fire tower QF68CK screaming CQ on 6m, 2m, 70cm & 23cm.
Will have VK Logger running in the back ground & phone works aswell.
Cheers
Cris VK2BOZ 0418649007
Doug VK2FWWD
Brenda VK2FSMI
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Plan to be testing a new magnetic loop for 6m. May be on 2 & 70 also. Weather permitting.
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Peter VK3YE http://www.vk3ye.com
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Peter VK3YE http://www.vk3ye.com
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Re: Winter Field Day 2012
The weather is fine (though it may be a little windy) so I am off to QG61OX, 550m ASL, for the first 8 hours of the WFD today, 12PM to 8PM local.
In addition to the 50 MHz - 3400 MHz mentioned previously (first posting), I will have 5.7GHz on board but only at low power.
I certainly hope to work many of you on one or more bands .
In addition to the 50 MHz - 3400 MHz mentioned previously (first posting), I will have 5.7GHz on board but only at low power.
I certainly hope to work many of you on one or more bands .
Doug VK4ADC, QG62lg51
http://www.vk4adc.com
http://www.vk4adc.com
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
I will be checking periodically as home station for anyone looking for contacts.
Weather is looking good here also.
I'll only have 6m and 23cm. Can possibly hook up 70cm yagi temporarily toward Melb area.
Have 6m WSPR running currently looking for any E openings.
Weather is looking good here also.
I'll only have 6m and 23cm. Can possibly hook up 70cm yagi temporarily toward Melb area.
Have 6m WSPR running currently looking for any E openings.
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
I'll be home base but 2 and 70 only
qf22gg
qf22gg
cheers
Steve now known as vk3ktt
QF22GG
Steve now known as vk3ktt
QF22GG
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Hi everyone !
I will be active again as a homestation in QG62ni from 6m - 23cm Good Luck
may the weather be kind to you all !!
Cheers
Roland VK4VDX
I will be active again as a homestation in QG62ni from 6m - 23cm Good Luck
may the weather be kind to you all !!
Cheers
Roland VK4VDX
Winter Field Day 2012
Already set up in PF85WN running 2, 70, 23, 13, 9, 6.
Ben
VK5TX
Ben
VK5TX
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Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Will be set up in about 30 - 40 min.
On the border of 2 squares. 6/2/70
On the border of 2 squares. 6/2/70
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Peter VK3YE http://www.vk3ye.com
NEW FOR 2019! Illustrated International Ham Radio Dictionary. 200 page Kindle ebook. $AU $5.99. Get yours at http://home.alphalink.com.au/~parkerp/dictionary.htm
Peter VK3YE http://www.vk3ye.com
NEW FOR 2019! Illustrated International Ham Radio Dictionary. 200 page Kindle ebook. $AU $5.99. Get yours at http://home.alphalink.com.au/~parkerp/dictionary.htm
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
That should be PF85WNVK5TX wrote:Already set up in PF95WN running 2, 70, 23, 13, 9, 6.
73
Iain Crawford - VK5ZD
Munno Para West, SA - PF95ih
Iain Crawford - VK5ZD
Munno Para West, SA - PF95ih
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Manly Warringah Radio Society (VK2MB) activated QF56OH for around 4 hours on Saturday afternoon from the corner of a sports oval on top of a hill. We had contacts on 6m, 2m, 70cm, 23cm and a great day - even got a bit sunburnt (not bad for the 3rd shortest day of the year!). As soon as it got dark we packed up, as we weren't keen (crazy) enough to try and operate overnight.
Re: Winter Field Day 2012
Thanks to all who took the time and made the effort to participate in the field day.
Unfortunately I made no contacts at all on 2.4, 3.4 or 5.7 GHz and wimped out when the temperature dropped considerably - although nowhere near -10degrees. Roll on the Spring Field Day when I should also have the somewhat-more-popular 10GHz available.
I have updated my web site with a report on my doings on the Saturday plus some photos of the current setup.
http://www.vk4adc.com/web/index.php/fie ... 68-2012wfd
Unfortunately I made no contacts at all on 2.4, 3.4 or 5.7 GHz and wimped out when the temperature dropped considerably - although nowhere near -10degrees. Roll on the Spring Field Day when I should also have the somewhat-more-popular 10GHz available.
I have updated my web site with a report on my doings on the Saturday plus some photos of the current setup.
http://www.vk4adc.com/web/index.php/fie ... 68-2012wfd
Doug VK4ADC, QG62lg51
http://www.vk4adc.com
http://www.vk4adc.com