MAD - Sunday February 24, 2019

[VK4CZ]

At this stage Doug, I believe we've all been scared off. As there was no official notification given, but consensus has resulted in redirecting my time/effort to other activities today. Also believe that to be true of the others, but they need to confirm!

[VK4OE]

Thanks Scott for your posting this morning.
Despite the weather now revealing a beautiful morning, based on the likelihood of there not being other stations around (portable or home), I have decided not to make the two-hour drive (each way) down to Kamarun Lookout today.
Instead, if anyone wants to test one or other microwave system today, I am very prepared to go up to Mt Gravatt for such a test. Please e-mail me or ring on 0428191066.
Cheers and 73,
--Doug, '4OE.

[VK4UH]

Well all very disappointing - it has turned into a glorious day, no rain coming and wind is “very modest”. Such a shame after a lot of pre-planning for the MAD by lots of guys.

Anyway I still plan to do something. I have a new 5.7GHz system to test and compare with the existing system. I can get on from home or from a nearby high-spot if anyone is interested otherwise will try a point to point path between the two systems.

Kevin VK4UH

[VK4OE]

Good on you Kevin!
As already indicated, I'll be happy to assist with an across-town test....please contact me directly to organise!
--Doug, '4OE.

[VK4AQF]

Hi,
I am also interested in testing of 5.7 and 3398, rearranged Xvertor and dish mount for 5.7.

Quentin VK4AQF

[VK4OE]

Good morning Quentin.
On this outing - I should be leaving for Mt Gravatt in a half hour or so - 5760 will be well catered for. but 3398 will be a 'minimalist' system. Liaise on 146.5 or 146.55 or 439.0 FM simplex.
--Doug.

[VK4AQF]

All ok Ill try something local in the way of a high spot. Also if you are trying things with Kevin I may get up there too.
Ill be on 146.5
Quentin

[VK4AQF]

Good test tnx, Kevin and Colin, good to test the system. 5x9+ both ways.
4AQF