Author Archives: vk3pf

Recent VKFF Award certificates – May 2023

Posted on 2023/05/30 by vk3pf

Parks activation activity has been high over the last couple of months in Australia. Combined with reasonable favourable propagation, my Hunter tally of VKFF references has increased. I qualified for 2075 step award on 1 March 2023, the 2100 step … Continue reading →

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A sunny autumn Sunday in Noojee

Posted on 2023/05/28 by vk3pf

Sunday 14 May 2023 Sunday morning was a brisk autumn morning and I was again a little slow off the mark. I managed to hunt a few field stations from home as I started to get myself organised. I decided … Continue reading →

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A Saturday afternoon drive to Briagalong

Posted on 2023/05/19 by vk3pf

Saturday 13 May 2023 After a busy afternoon on Friday, I was slow off the mark on Saturday morning. I spent the morning chasing activators from home. After 1300 local, I finally decided to head off for another new Park. … Continue reading →

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A sunny autumn Friday afternoon in a new Park

Posted on 2023/05/16 by vk3pf

Friday 12 May 2023 Glenmaggie Natural Features & Scenic Reserve VKFF-3706 VK-4632 The morning started with hunting Marty VK4KC at some Parks in the Grafton region of NSW. I also managed to hunt Bert VK6HDY in the Murray Valley Regional … Continue reading →

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Not the Pilliga Parkfest

Posted on 2023/05/02 by vk3pf

In 2022, I elected to skip the inaugural Parkfest at Dorrigo, primarily as it clashed with the WIA AGM. I registered interest in 2023 event to be held at Pilliga, but decided once again against attending, this time as my … Continue reading →

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The 2023 Hotham SOTA gathering – Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

Posted on 2023/04/17 by vk3pf

Sunday 2 April 2023 I ended up with the same passengers as yesterday. We headed towards Omeo, then out to Benambra and east on Limestone Road. I then took Misery Road. After one minor navigational error, we swung north on … Continue reading →

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The 2023 Hotham SOTA gathering

Posted on 2023/04/11 by vk3pf

Late in January 2023, Brian VK3BCM proposed that we consider running another gathering of SOTA enthusiasts at Mount Hotham. A public post to the OZSOTA group received several positive responses. The decision was made for planning to commence. The previous … Continue reading →

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Another trip to NE VK3, for family, with radio on the side

Posted on 2023/03/29 by vk3pf

This trip was for a family wedding – my nephew was finally formalising his partnership with his life partner. The wedding was scheduled for Saturday afternoon and evening at Buffalo River, south of Myrtleford. Friday 17 March 2023 I departed … Continue reading →

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A trip to Werribee: a Park, a Hamfest and a Silo

Posted on 2023/03/08 by vk3pf

5 February 2023 I decided to head to Werribee for the WARC Hamfest, despite some misgivings after news reports on Saturday about major traffic disruptions associated with the Avalon Air Show. I headed off from home and travelled in to … Continue reading →

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World Wildlife Day 2023

Posted on 2023/03/07 by vk3pf

Friday 3 February 2023 The VKFF team promote activity on several notable days during each year. One such day is the World Wildlife Day. I was busy at home during the morning, but headed out after lunch. The trip was … Continue reading →

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