Getting organised to concur the world … of local vhf/uhf

On the shortest day of the year and probably the coldest one too (8C at meeting time), the MWRS was looking for a nice sunny spot to participate to the VHF/UHF season contest. Armed with all the available masts and aerials, a field operation site was established near the BMX track at Terrey Hills (NSW).

For next time: should replace all nylon-lock nuts by wingnuts.
Red with red, black with black unless terminated by an PL259, etc … we’ll get there.
Almost ready says Dom VK2JNA
Nick VK2FS operating the armstrong-rotator
Ready to start, it’s almost 11am (0100 UTC)
Contact with Carmel VK2CAR on the Vampire VK2VMP at Darling Harbour
Colin VK2JCC in the Vampire HF comms room
Some of the visitors were very interested, and Carmel gave them club business cards

The station was active on:

  • 50.150 MHz usb
  • 432.150 MHz usb
  • 144.150 MHz usb
  • 1296.150 MHz usb

Were present:

  • Nick VK2FS
  • Dom VK2JNA
  • Phil VK2BDF
  • Phil VK2JPK
  • Phil VK2XPL
  • Greg VK2XE
  • Russell VK2BYN
  • Brian VK2AXC
  • Jeff VK2MZZ