Concept:Experiment with the design concepts and theory of the high gain vertical for UHF. A dipole is a 1/2 wave.Theory:A […]
UHF Vertical dipole phased stack
Concept:Experiment with the design concepts and theory of the high gain vertical for UHF. A dipole is a 1/2 wave.Theory:A radio frequency energy is the same as light energy, travelling in a magnetic and electrical wave shape, 90 degree separated… Download the full PDF article here> Created by VK2JMJ
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On Saturday 4 May 2024 a few ARARC members activated Mt. Granya. Most people got there around 10am, except Mike who took the scenic drive via Mt.Beauty. VK3GAZ, VK2TCM and VK3ERW set up portable HF stations with various antennas, radios and battery configurations, all operating QRP. VK2JMJ brought some 2mt beams to work distant repeaters. VK2AEC, VK2GS and Marko (latest […]
Read moreBogong to Hotham 2024
On January 19 2024 the Albury Wodonga Amateur Radio Club supported the event as safety and radio stations along the course which is 66 kilometres in length. It follows the Alpine walking track. The club had 13 locations along the course with 18 operators and partners helping. Nigel assembled our portable VK3RWI 147.225 repeater + cross band 146.550 2mtr installation […]
Read moreFree standing folded dipole
The following PDF article is a collection from various internet sites compiled by MH VK2JMJ. The target is to costruct a free standing side mounted folded dipole that could also be used on a boom for a Yagi.At a centre frequency of 146.000 Mhz and interfacing 50 Ohms coax into a folded dipole. For full PDF article click here> Thanks […]
Read more15000km QRP via Solderless Breadboard ATU
On the 16th July 2023 VK2EXA Greg made contact with VK3YE Peter who’s POTA park station was at Seaford Wetlands Reserve out of Melbourne. The contact was made at Peter’s end from his Solderless Breadboard ATU. The video is about 27 minutes in duration. In the YouTube video Peter describes how a handful of capacitors and inductors can form an […]
Read moreVK2JMJ 146.00 Yagi antenna
Why not use the VNA instead of a tape measure? Mount the driven element’s water proofing box and the mechanical restraints to hold the two 1/4 wave elements securely in position on the boom… Click here to download the full PDF article>
Read moreClub Portable Repeater
The club’s old portable repeater developed an intermittent problem so we’ve decided to replace it using slightly more modern technology. After a generous and appreciated donation by VK3TIM of the key parts for our new repeater, the new system is almost complete.
Read more80m Loop Antenna
Michael Harvey VK2JMJ December 2021 Theory: Antennas are basically a resonant element in the sky. That resonance can be obtained by a natural RF length or wavelength of wire. That length can be physically shortened or made to look longer at RF by adding inductance in that length. A combination of inductance and capacitance makes the element resonate. Read the […]
Read moreAnother Antenna Project from Rob!
Another successful Antenna Project from Rob!I want to share with my fellow Ham guys another successful antenna build for 70 cm the VSWR is less than 1.3:1. The only thing for me to do now is to polish the brass construction and coated and a clear sealant most pleased I am. I also wish to add everything except for the […]
Read moreHome brew 5/8 2mtr antenna
Well this is my latest creation with help from Ross VK2DGY and Lloyd VK2KNS. The rod is an old fishing rod with all the fishing bits and pieces chucked off. Everything is been made by hand the only thing now to do is to check it for tuning. I must say that’s the scary part. It will work or it […]
Read more80M transmission dropping out the NBN
80M transmission dropping out the NBN by VK2JMJ, Albury. August 2021. Michael HarveyThe situation: I use a fibre to the node type NBN service, (ie: old twisted cable pair from the house to the node at the green box, just down the street) with a speed test result ranging from… download full PDF article here>
Read moreHome brew Halo Antenna
Update! As you can see I’ve done some fancy work to my halo antenna as it’s now blue. There is also a photo of the metre showing how well it has been tuned with the help of the boys at the club meeting. Very much appreciated. Rob VK2MGM Some photos of Rob VK2MGM tuning his new Halo Antenna for 2 […]
Read moreChanges to lightning protection at VK2RAY
Lightning protection has been moved from inside the container to an ideal “bulkhead” installation. Several reasons – this gets the cable entry on the other side of the mast where we don’t have to avoid it while raising or lowering the mast, it gives us about 500 mm or so more slack to raise the mast a little further, and […]
Read moreMain Antenna Installed
Main tower / antenna installed and the boys are making measurements and testing. Thanks to Rob VK2FAAA for the below photos which were taken on 30th August 2020
Read moreSomething for the curious…
Good morning! Here is a link for people to look at what is happening with the repeater equipment.https://aprs.fi/telemetry/VK2RAY Submitted by Erwin – VK3ERW
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