Monthly Archives: December 2019

A new paddle with no moving parts

Posted on 2019/12/30 by vk3pf

I have had a KX2 transceiver for some time now and it has become my “go to” SOTA radio. It came with an Elecraft Precision Keyer Paddle KXPD2. I quickly became familiar with the paddle, but occasionally had problems with … Continue reading →

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Two new summits near Shelley

Posted on 2019/12/25 by vk3pf

24 December 2019 I had spent Monday doing family tasks, plus writing up the previous day’s activity for the blog. There was plenty of smoke haze around from the various bushfires, but on Tuesday morning I decided to head out … Continue reading →

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The trip to Wodonga for Christmas 2019

Posted on 2019/12/23 by vk3pf

22 December 2019 With family based in northeast Victoria, it has become usual for me to travel to stay with Mum in Wodonga for the Christmas – New Year period. I few things combined to prevent me travelling up in … Continue reading →

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Two new summits near Melbourne

Posted on 2019/12/14 by vk3pf

I needed to head to Melbourne to pick up an item. After the trip in the morning down towards Moorabbin, I made my way towards Bayswater. I joined some regulars who meet at a Club venue in a nearby area … Continue reading →

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A new summit NW of Noojee

Posted on 2019/12/09 by vk3pf

Sunday 8 December 2019 The area to the north of the township of Noojee is interesting geography. There is a complex valley system feeding into the Loch River with associated system of ridges rising to high knolls surrounding the valley … Continue reading →

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