Winter Field Day 2012

VK4ADC · Post by **VK4ADC** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:53 am

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.

VK4CDI · Post by **VK4CDI** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:57 am

Hi Doug,
I plan to try 3.4Ghz again from QG52xi. I will have 1296 also.

Cheers
Phil VK4CDI

VK2GOM · Post by **VK2GOM** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:58 pm

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

VK4ADC · Post by **VK4ADC** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:25 am

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 ?

VK4TS · Post by **VK4TS** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:10 am

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..

VK2AVR · Post by **VK2AVR** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:18 am

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!

VK4ALH · Post by **VK4ALH** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:34 am

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

VK4EA · Post by **VK4EA** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:16 pm

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

VK2GOM · Post by **VK2GOM** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:25 pm

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

VK2BOZ · Post by **VK2BOZ** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:41 pm

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

VK3YE · Post by **VK3YE** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:44 pm

Plan to be testing a new magnetic loop for 6m. May be on 2 & 70 also. Weather permitting.

VK4ADC · Post by **VK4ADC** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:17 am

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

.

VK2KRR · Post by **VK2KRR** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:18 am

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.

VK3MEG · Post by **VK3MEG** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:33 am

I'll be home base but 2 and 70 only

qf22gg

VK4FB · Post by **VK4FB** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:49 am

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

VK5TX · Post by **VK5TX** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:28 am

Already set up in PF85WN running 2, 70, 23, 13, 9, 6.

Ben

VK5TX

VK3YE · Post by **VK3YE** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:58 pm

Will be set up in about 30 - 40 min.

On the border of 2 squares. 6/2/70

VK5ZD · Post by **VK5ZD** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:15 am

VK5TX wrote:Already set up in PF95WN running 2, 70, 23, 13, 9, 6.

That should be PF85WN

VK2AVR · Post by **VK2AVR** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:15 pm

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.

VK4ADC · Post by **VK4ADC** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:10 am

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

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