Evaluating 144MHz station performance
Having had some success now via Sporadic E to VK4 and tropo to VK3, I decided to do a more in depth evaluation of my take off angles and ability…
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January 3, 2017
Sporadic E opening 31 Jan to ZL
On the evening of 31st January there was a small opening to ZL on 6m as indicated by my WSPR reports - although not overly strong. Several mainland stations were…
January 1, 2017
2m Tropo 23/12/16
On Friday morning 23/12/16 tropo across Bass Strait looked promising. I got in contact with VK3WE who had just recently installed a 2m yagi to do some tests on WSPR.…
December 25, 2016
10M – 29MHz noise mute
Since installing the 10m repeater VK7RHF, the receiver has at times suffered during sporadic E openings noise, and what seems like AM modulated signals. The assumption is that this is…
December 25, 2016
2m WSPR to VK4 – 26/11/16
On Friday 25th of November 2016, Sporadic E opened up with huge signals on 6 metres initially, then extending to 2m around midday. VK3's were regularly working VK4 on 144.1,…
November 26, 2016
XRef-FT installation in a FT-897D
I recently sold my IC-7000 to "upgrade?" to a FT-897D. This radio seemed to be more suited for my needs of using digital modes, including WSPR and portability (current consumption).…
November 22, 2016
VK7RHF low power mod
Having removed VK7RHF's transmitter to test at a solar powered site, it was necessary to test standby current consumption. Basic current measurements were made. 750mA was measured as standby. 13A…
October 23, 2016
More simulcasting with the RTCM/VOTER
Further to previous posts about the KL Reference 12MHz to 10MHz and Simulcast Experiments, I had finally got around to purchasing a BG7TBL GPS receiver module due to some motivation in a…
September 15, 2016
VK7RVP gets 2m
On 6/8/16 VK7's DB, ML and HH traveled to St.Valentines Peak (VK7RVP). The purpose of the visit was to check battery voltage levels, take measurements, install a 2m repeater and…
August 7, 2016
Converting the Hamtronics R303 to frequency agile
The Hamtronics R303 can be ordered with up to 4 frequencies programmed, which are selectable with jumpers. When I ordered my R303, I had ordered CCARC frequencies to be programmed. Now that…
July 19, 2016