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A trip to Wodonga for Christmas 2022

Posted on 2023/01/27 by vk3pf

I would normally travel to Wodonga at least a week earlier to spend some time with family in the lead up to Christmas. This year, I came down with some strange bug that hit me hard for a couple of … 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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The 2021 Hotham SOTA Summit

Posted on 2021/02/20 by vk3pf

In late 2015, Brian VK3MCD suggested that interested SOTA enthusiasts gather for a weekend based at Hotham Heights. This idea grew into an annual event – a weekend of social interaction amongst SOTA activations in the area around Mount Hotham … Continue reading →

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The annual Christmas trip to Wodonga 2020

Posted on 2021/01/06 by vk3pf

As my mother and one brother both live in Wodonga and my other brother is currently based at Jingellic, it has become a tradition for me to travel to Wodonga for a couple of weeks around Christmas. Once I had … Continue reading →

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Another trip to NE Victoria

Posted on 2018/04/14 by vk3pf

I had a few days coming up without local commitments, so organised a trip to NE Victoria. Friday 13 April 2017 On Friday morning I packed the car and head off at around 1000. The trip was straightforward, east to … Continue reading →

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Mount Hotham SOTA weekend: Saturday

Posted on 2016/02/24 by vk3pf

Saturday 20 February Some were very eager to get started on Saturday morning: the first person in my room was up and about at around 0600, so I was also awake. By 0700, many were up and preparing breakfast. There … Continue reading →

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Another Dargo High Plains trip

Posted on 2013/12/17 by vk3pf

I took annual leave for the last full week prior to Christmas. My initial plans changed, with a call to be in Wodonga on Tuesday late afternoon for a surprise family gathering to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday. To fit … Continue reading →

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Christmas – New Year 2012 trips Day 1

Posted on 2012/12/21 by vk3pf

With all of my direct family now living in the northeast of Victoria, it was logical to combine a Christmas get-together with some SOTA (Summits On The Air) activations. The plan was to be in Wodonga for a family Christmas … Continue reading →

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