Bizarre, isn't it!
The gear can sit there, unloved, for 360+ days of the year, collecting cobwebs.
Well, in South East Queensland, we've decided to get more use out of our gear!
Participants at today's VK4 1296 MHz "Shoot Out" discussed the new "23 on 23" activity days.
23 on 23 is 23cm activity (1296 MHz) on the 23rd of each month.
Easy to remember!
This concept means that the actual day will change each month, so this helps accommodate those who may not be available on certain days of the week due to family/work/etc commitments.
Originally intended to start in March, but thanks to VK4CZ, VK4CRO, VK4EA, VK4GHZ, VK4KJJ, and VK4MJF for coming up tonight.
A great start!
VK Logger's 23 & Above iChat was being used for liaison.
Set monthly reminders in your phone (or mark ye ol calendar!) for the 23rd.
Frequency: 1296.100 SSB
If the 23rd falls on a weekday, activity is at 8pm.
If the 23rd falls on a weekend, activity will be during the day, and this allows operators the opportunity to have some 23cm fun in the field.
A mutually convenient time to be decided upon - please post your thoughts below.
This is a great opportunity the blow the cobwebs out of your 23cm gear, try new antennas, or give that new Power Amplifier a blast.
(And I know of around ten 150W 23cm PAs being built in Brisbane alone!)
23cm capable stations from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Northern Queensland, and NSW - this is also your opportunity to join in.
With known activity, why not experiment with digital modes on 23cm - Look for us VK4s!Liaison is very easy with VK Logger's 23 & Above iChat.
Brisbane stations don't forget: the new VK4RMC FM repeater on 1273.500 MHz (-20 MHz TX) is there, begging to be utilised as well.
Join in on the activity, and see you on 23cm on the next 23rd.
