Category Archives: SiOTA

A funeral, two silos and two Parks

Posted on 2024/04/24 by vk3pf

Tuesday 23 April 2024 It looked as if the day would be a quiet one for amateur radio activities. I needed to drive to Maffra for the commemoration of the life of David Scott VK3DY, who passed away in late … Continue reading →

Posted in POTA, SiOTA, WWFF | Tagged AU-7533, Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, Macalister River Streamside Reserve, Maffra Silos, SiOTA, Tinamba West Silos, VK-MFA3, VK-TNT3, VKFF, VKFF-3759, WWFF | Leave a comment

A multi-Park trip to Renmark for the 2023 VKFF National Get Together – Day 6

Posted on 2023/11/21 by vk3pf

Friday 27 October. I packed up the station and the camping gear and headed back to the main road, then again headed west – under 10 km to reach Bambill. I moved to a spot inside the Reserve boundary and … Continue reading →

Posted in SiOTA, WWFF | Tagged Bambill Bushland Reserve, Meringur Flora Reserve, Meringur Silos, Murray River National Park, Paringa Silos, SiOTA, VK-MRR3, VK-PRG5, VK-YRA3, VKFF, VKFF-0372, VKFF-2383, VKFF-2498, VKFF-4121, WWFF, Yarrara Bushland Reserve, Yarrara Silo | Leave a comment

A multi-Park trip to Renmark for the 2023 VKFF National Get Together – Day 5

Posted on 2023/11/13 by vk3pf

Thursday 26 October I arose and headed around to the Bakery to grab some food, both breakfast and something for lunch. I then headed back to the highway and travelled a short distance south to reach Millewa Road and then … Continue reading →

Posted in SiOTA, WWFF | Tagged Benetook Bushland Reserve, Karawinna Bushland Reserve, Karawinna silos, Merrinee Bushland Reserve, Merrinee silos, Morkalla-Red Cliffs Railway Bushland Reserve, Pirlta Bushland Reserve, Pirlta silo, SiOTA, VK-KRA3, VK-MRE3, VK-PRT3, VK-WRU3, VKFF, VKFF-4122, VKFF-4123, VKFF-4124, VKFF-4125, VKFF-4126, VKFF-4127, Werrimul Bushland Reserve, Werrimull Silos, WWFF | Leave a comment

A multi-Park trip to Renmark for the 2023 VKFF National Get Together – Day 4

Posted on 2023/11/09 by vk3pf

Wednesday 25 October I made my way back to the Calder Highway, making a brief stop at the Hattah Roadhouse. I then headed north to Castle Crossing Road, which I took for a short distance to reach a track into … Continue reading →

Posted in SiOTA, WWFF | Tagged Carwarp Bushland Reserve, Carwarp SIlos, Carwarp West I12 Bushland Reserve, Kings Billabong Park, Red Cliffs Scenic Reserve, SiOTA, Varwarp West I9 Bushland Reserve, VK-CRP3, VKFF, VKFF-3565, VKFF-3839, VKFF-4142, VKFF-4143, VKFF-4145, WWFF | Leave a comment

A multi-Park trip to Renmark for the 2023 VKFF National Get Together – Day 2

Posted on 2023/11/05 by vk3pf

Monday 23 October After having had breakfast and packed up camp in Paddys Ranges State Park, I drove back to Possum Gully Road and headed south to Amherst. I then headed a short distance north before heading west on Lillicur … Continue reading →

Posted in SiOTA, WWFF | Tagged Amherst Reef Geological Reserve, Dulapwhang Waterholes Streamside Reserve, Green Lake Regional Park, St Arnaud Regional Park, St Arnaud Silos, Towma Flora and Fauna Reserve, VK-STD3, VKFF, VKFF-0967, VKFF-0977, VKFF-2462, VKFF-3575, VKFF-3674, WWFF | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in SiOTA, WWFF | Tagged Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve, SiOTA, VK-WRB3, VKFF, VKFF-2339, Werribee Silo, WWFF | Leave a comment

Shepparton Hamfest visit, with some other radio fun

Posted on 2022/09/21 by vk3pf

After an absence due to COVID, the Shepparton Hamfest was scheduled to return on the second Sunday of September. The event represented an opportunity to catch up with several friends, plus to arrange another visit to family in Wodonga. I … Continue reading →

Posted in HEMA, SiOTA, SOTA, WWFF | Tagged Baranduda Range, Baranduda Regional Park, Chiltern - Mount Pilot National Park, Cosgrove silos, Devnish silos, Dookie 2 silos, Dookie silos, HEMA, Kergunyah silo, Mooroopna silos, Mount Birregun, Mount Jack Range, Mount Phipps, Mount Pilot, Mount Steve, Mount Warby, Pine Lodge silos, Shepparton Regional Park, SiOTA, SOTA, VK-CSE3, VK-DKE3, VK-DKI3, VK-DVH3, VK-KRH3, VK-MRN3, VK-PNE3, VK3/HVE-136, VK3/HVE-186, VK3/HVE-196, VK3/HVG-084, VK3/VE-090, VK3/VG-015, VK3/VT-020, VK3/VT-033, VK3/VT-036, VKFF, VKFF-0620, VKFF-0959, VKFF-0976, Warby Ovens National Park, WWFF | 1 Comment

A trip to Leongatha, with Silos

Posted on 2022/04/03 by vk3pf

31 March 2022 I had my vehicle into a local mechanic several weeks ago, primarily to see if he could shed light on a series of warning lights which had started to appear. The mechanic did not solve the problem, … Continue reading →

Posted in SiOTA | Tagged Leongatha East silo, Leongatha North silos, Leongaths silos, VK-LNH3, VK-LNR3, VK-LNT3 | Leave a comment

Two radiosondes and a Silo

Posted on 2022/02/17 by vk3pf

16 February 2022 I was stuck at home awaiting the arrival of an electrician, due some time between 12 and 4. Much of the time was spent listening on the radio. I managed to make 16 contacts with stations out … Continue reading →

Posted in SiOTA | Tagged Drouin silos, radiosonde chasing, SiOTA, VK-DRN3 | Leave a comment

Early February trip in lieu of the Hotham SOTA Summit

Posted on 2022/02/13 by vk3pf

With the Hotham SOTA Summit postponed due to the Omicron COVID outbreak, I headed to Wodonga for a few days for another catch up with family. Saturday 5 February 2022 I had slept in a little due to a late … Continue reading →

Posted in SiOTA, SOTA, WWFF | Tagged Alpine National Park, Carabost Flora Reserve, Eastfield Silos, Gerogery Silos, Mount Blue Rag, Mount Lindsay, Seven Creeks Wildlife Reserve, SiOTA, SOTA, VK-ESD2, VK-GRR2, VK-WSA3, VK2/RI-051, VK3/VE-021, VK3/VE-206, VK3/VE-275, VKFF, VKFF-0619, VKFF-2435, VKFF-3050, West Wodonga Silos, WWFF | 2 Comments