Society member Jim Kimpton G4WAO came across an old newspaper browsing some photos on an ageing iPad. It was the JOTA of 1987, the year of the hurricane in southern England, when Jim was living in Chichester then and was with the local club. Jim had forgotten about the event but thought it might be […]
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Building an outdoor ADS-B receiver
Article by Simon Mitchell – VK2YU Overview The aim of this project was to build an ADS-B receiver using the popular PiAware implementation (created by FlightAware). The installation and configuration of PiAware is very well documented so I will not elaborate on this in this text only to point interested people to FlightAware’s PiAware URL: […]
David Pilley VK2AYD – Silent Key
VK2AYD passed away 19-Sep-2023. David was a president of the club many years ago and the real gentleman on the air. A keen C.W. contester, he loved his Kenwood TS870 back in the day and represented Australia at the World Radio Sport Team Championship probably about 20 years ago (~2003). Amateur Radio New South Wales’ […]
A Tape Measure Tactical Antenna for Airband
There are plenty of amateur tactical aerials available on the market for 2m and 70cm but I couldn’t find an airband one. I decided to cook one up, but couldn’t find any recipes. I wanted an end-fed half-wave (EFHW) tuned for 125.000 to 127.000 Mhz. We use many flower pots aerials, rubber duckies and quarter […]
Noel Carmody – SK
Noel was also known as VK2HU to the MWRS, a very active member for many years and responsible for the construction of many of the heavy iron structures, grids and brackets required for tower support and securing the radio sites. He was a grey nomad and followed many of the club members in the great […]
June 2023 Lecture – Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
According to the provisions of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974, all ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards, and passenger ships irrespective of size, engaged on international voyages, shall be equipped with the radio equipment of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). This equipment must undergo an annual comprehensive inspection performed […]
VHF portable operation with range
Portable VHF/2m operations can often be a challenge when range is required: Here is a simple and economical portable set-up providing you do not have to run into the bush. Except from the length of the RG58 cable, all the components were picked up from the local council clean-up! The aerial is a ground independent […]
May 2023 – 5th Wed – Battery operated
From a watch running on a micro button cell to your electric car, new or old, rechargeable or disposable batteries. Torches, tools, radios, heaters. Do you have some cool gear (radio or not) that is powered by battery? Have you ever created a battery out of unconventional materials (here are some ideas – and some more – to inspire […]
MWRS in Column 8 (4-Apr-2023)
“Sad to see the passing of Doug Mulray last week,” says Richard Murnane of Hornsby. “The catchcry of Jack Africa, one of Doug’s ‘regulars’, inspired the name of The Manly-Warringah Radio Society newsletter: Up the Stick! Incidentally, the society is celebrating 100 years since the founding of the original Manly & District Radio Club in February […]
March 2023 Lecture – History of Luna Park
Lecture by Zara VK2ZYP, on the History of Luna Park, the place Sydneysiders have gone “Just for Fun™” since 1935.
February 2023 Lecture – Lost Women of Rabaul
Lecture from Rod Miller, VK2ZZM about his new book, The Lost Women of Rabaul. An early draft of the book became the basis for the ABC’s award-winning production, Sisters of War. Watch Rod’s lecture on VK2MB-TV. You can also watch Sisters of War on ABC iView.
40 years ago!
Far left Clive Jackson VK2TD, next to Clive is Michael Smith, then not sure until Rod Bird VK2VBR second from right with elbow on table. From Chris VK2YY: “I Have known Rod since I was 14 years old and made contact with him on Facebook some say 7 years ago and asked him he wanted to […]
Sun 23-Jan-2023 – Pre-centenary working bee
Sorry no photos, Come and see for yourself! Vacuumed, swept and mopped the floor.Dusted from the rafters to the floor.Cleaned the bathroom. No more spider and web.Sorted and stacked the firewood.Cleaned benchtops and the appliances.Stove checked and working. Microwave working.Tidied up the shack and scrubbed the desk top to a show room shine.Relocated bulky items to store […]
The Case of the Elusive Stinger: Repairing a Terlin Outbacker
The Australian Terlin Outbacker antenna has been a stalwart of HF mobile communications since time immemorial. It’s a sturdy, adaptable, vertical antenna that can cover the entire HF spectrum by plugging a flying lead into one one of a number of sockets depending on the band of operation. It also has an adjustable top section, […]
