Monthly Archives: February 2019

A new WWFF Activator certificate

Posted on 2019/02/25 by vk3pf

I had not been keeping a close watch on my WWFF Activator tally, so received a pleasant surprise when I checked on Logsearch last week: I had qualified 121 Parks as an Activator at the 44 contacts qualification level. As … Continue reading →

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A Park after a hamfest

Posted on 2019/02/18 by vk3pf

Sunday 17 February 2019 The weekend ended up being a little hectic. It all started with the trip to Melbourne on the Friday, with a radio being dropped off for repair, followed by a pick up at an electronics store. … Continue reading →

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Cape Paterson (Patterson) Nature Conservation Reserve VKFF-2063

Posted on 2019/02/11 by vk3pf

This Park had been activated twice previously, but looked to be worth activating. It is about 1.5 hours’ drive from home. Sunday 10 February 2019 I headed off from home aiming to be on site after UTC rollover. I used … Continue reading →

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Hotham SOTA Summit 2019 – wrap up

Posted on 2019/02/11 by vk3pf

Monday 4 February 2019 I had not decided on a firm plan for the day. The day started with contacts on 2 m FM with Gerard VK2IO/3 and Compton VK2HRX/3 on Mount Hotham VK3/VE-006. I then had breakfast and checked … Continue reading →

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Hotham SOTA Summit 2019 – Sunday

Posted on 2019/02/09 by vk3pf

Sunday 3 February 2019 Rik and Paul headed off early to walk across to Mt Loch VK3/VE-005 for quick activations. They then returned to the vehicles and started their trips home. Some others were heading back home. Others agreed on … Continue reading →

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Hotham SOTA Summit 2019 – Saturday

Posted on 2019/02/07 by vk3pf

Saturday 2 February 2019 I was driving with Paul VK3HN and Leigh VK3SG as passengers today. We drive east to Omeo, fill the fuel tank and then head towards Benambra and on to Sassafras Gap on the Benambra – Corryong … Continue reading →

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Hotham SOTA Summit 2019 – the trip to Hotham

Posted on 2019/02/06 by vk3pf

The fourth Hotham SOTA Summit had been organised and it was time to head up the hill. Friday 1 February 2019 I was underway at a reasonable time and drove to Dargo and on up the Dargo High Plains Road, … Continue reading →

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