Category Archives: SiOTA

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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Another December trip to Wodonga

Posted on 2022/01/13 by vk3pf

I usually have a trip to Wodonga to visit family around Christmas time. The trip usually commences somewhere near the middle of the month and I typically then make Wodonga my base until after New Year’s Day. 17 December 2021 … Continue reading →

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A long weekend trip to NE Victoria – SOTA and SiOTA

Posted on 2021/11/06 by vk3pf

I had not been out in the field to play radio much in the last few months, largely due to COVID Restrictions. The weather forecast for the weekend was looking reasonable, with the chance of wet weather on Thursday and … Continue reading →

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