Poor man’s Bunnings Balun
If you have had a look at the cost of a commercial BALUN, you will question if it’s worth the effort to make your own… it IS! Read the PDF article here>
Read moreAuthor: Greg VK2EXA
Roof Top Run 2019
This year’s Roof Top Run went off without any major incidents.
Read moreMMDVM Hot Spot Modification
MMDVM Hot Spot Modification Net-Switcher) Updated version. Roger Clark (VK3KKY) earlier in November 2018 posted on his blog an interesting modification to the Jumbo/Zum spots, be it simplex or repeater boards, as long as the processor board used is a Raspberry Pi… Article submitted by Rob VK2YMU
Read moreJohn Moyle Field Day 18/19th March 2017
Kevin VK2FUO has proposed that the club run a station at Camp Nelson. Anyone interested in helping Kevin by giving some time to operate or use of equipment are asked to get in contact with Kevin VK2FUO. PS: We did plan to hold this event at Huon Hill Wodonga but after having a look on February 27th and seeing how […]
Read moreWorld Amateur Radio Day
This weekend is World Amateur Radio Day Display and Activation at Albury LibraryMuseum. We are having a Display and operating a radio station for contacts on all HF bands from Friday the 15th April to Monday the 18th April 2016 from 10am till 4pm est daily. All visitors and some more operators to help would be welcome. All contacts will be […]
Read moreJohn Moyle Field Day Photos
Kevin VK2FUO has sent 12 photos he took while helping at Camp Nelson Howlong on 19th MARCH 2016. Click on the link below to view the photos. http://www.awarc.org/media/
Read morePower Supply Protection
This article was supplied by John VK3HJQ Hi there, Power Supply Problem I had a slight problem with my shack 13.8V 10A power supply, its output voltage went from 13.8v to 26v, “Oh No”, “Yes No” it took out the 723 voltage regulator, TIP31C & both 2N3055’s in the supply but luckily no radios. Here is a simple CrowBar circuit […]
Read more6 Mtrs. Open
On the 13th of December 2015 6 mtrs was open all day with Frank VK2BFC and myself Greg VK2EXA working VI4ANZAC at Hervey Bay and VK4YB at MOORINA, I also managed to work VK4EM at PITTSWORTH on the 14th December 2015. So keep an ear out for the openings on 6 mtrs, as they say it’s a magic band.
Read moreNally Towers has closed down
Nally Towers Pty. Ltd. has closed due to the passing of Herbert on 2nd October 2015 Below is a link to their facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Nally-Radio-Towers-Pty-Ltd-287261407989890/
Read moreCycling Hams
This article was presented from am email from Lloyd VK2KNS Cycling Hams please. Every Monday at 7pm on 3.668 mhz the “Pedal radio net” discuss radio applied to cycles whether two wheels or three operating on HF, VHF or UHF. We welcome Pedestrian operators as well. VK3CKC Kevin (Axedale near Bendigo) has a diploma of electronics and has built three […]
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