23 Sep Tools for VHF propagation
Working VHF DX is a lot of fun, but it can be challenging. I’ll show you the tools I use to work VHF from -20 to 40 over....
Amateur Radio
05 Sep ARISS Next Generation Radio System
On the second of September 2020, ARISS announced that the setup and installation of the first element of our next generation amateur radio system had been completed and amateur radio operations are now possible. This first element, dubbed the InterOperable Radio System (IORS), was installed in the International Space Station...
16 Jul The Return of Melbourne’s ATV Repeater VK3RTV
Melbourne's ATV Repeater VK3RTV has made a welcome return. It's found a new home on Mount View, right next to the Victorian Police Academy in the easter suburbs of Melbourne....
22 May The VHF/UHF DX Book
I recently came across Alan's (VK3DXE) post about The VHF/UHF DX Book. He reminded me about how much of an invaluable resource it is. It's now available online as a PDF....
08 Mar #MAD Microwave Activity Day March 2020
#MAD Microwave Activity Day February 2020...
23 Feb #MAD Microwave Activity Day February 2020
#MAD Microwave Activity Day February 2020...
01 Feb Proposed changes to amateur access in the 3400–3575 MHz band
Proposed changes to amateur access in the 3400–3575 MHz band...
26 Jan Faulty IC-9700 checks in to the Icom hospital
At the time of writing, I know of two faulty IC-9700 transceivers. These radios are new to the Icom lineup and obviously do have some teething issues....
26 Nov 2019 Spring VHF UHF Field Day
The 2019 Spring VHF UHF Field Day was a great weekend for getting out and using the gear, especially in VK3. This time 2.4GHz and up was on the cards....
24 May Propagation ready reference
Here's a Propagation Ready Reference card you can download, print, laminate and stick on the shack wall. The table shows distance workable and activity level by time of day and frequency. It is approximate and seasonal....