A fun day was had by all at Ruddock Park, Westleigh, then to a warm cafe. Mostly used were inverted V antennas. On site to set up from about 8:00 am for a 9:00 am net.

Richard VK2ARH grinning in the cold with some hot contacts.
Chris VK2YMW with his Lab 599 setup including the Lab-assembled 18650 battery pack (note his custom 3D-printed radio case lid).
Lab599 10w transceiver (Russian made, but now assembled in the UAE).
Richard’s G-90 NTP clock radio 🙂
Carmel VK2NO’s EFHW unun 3D-printed reel using ft240-43 toroid
Carmel’s ammo can with field handset
Colin VK2JCC listening intently to some 10-over DX signals on his Clansman

Attendees were:

  • Richard VK2ARH
  • Colin VK2JCC
  • Chris VK2YMW
  • Carmel VK2NO
  • Al VK2OK and Racquel VK2EDR arrived later on way to Newcastle

The rain held off and conditions were good into Central coast and Port Macquarie.  Great bscn and eggs and coffee followed.