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    Thread: Unknown radio mast on land I have bought, any ideas?
Post: RE: Unknown radio mast on land I have bought, any ...

SWL-VK4016 Wrote: (28-12-2022, 02:56 PM) -- Thanks all for the helpful info! The nearest power line is about 10 km away so there's definitely no mains power at the site.  It's possible the solar p...
VK4CDI General Discussion 13 3,851 28-12-2022, 04:36 PM
    Thread: Amazing Technology Developments
Post: RE: Amazing Technology Developments

VK4ADC Wrote: (10-04-2022, 05:40 PM) -- I can understand the need to advertise a 6 months warranty, but I suspect that it could be a typo and it should be 6 minutes. They can't import and/or sell ...
VK4CDI General Discussion 9 3,740 11-04-2022, 01:40 PM
    Thread: 2019 BARCfest - Brisbane
Post: RE: 2019 BARCfest - Brisbane

Yep 4 hour round trip for nothing...tnx BARC....... I checked the BARC website at 4.30am to get the directions, no sign of any cancellation at that time. Whatever the circumstances, not telling anyo...
VK4CDI Club Activities, Hamfests, Gippstech 8 2,888 01-06-2019, 03:45 PM
    Thread: 2018 Spring VHF/UHF Field Day : 24/25 November 2018
Post: RE: 2018 Spring VHF/UHF Field Day : 24/25 November...

Same weekend as the last leg of the ARRL EME contest........
VK4CDI Contests, Field Days, Portable Operation, JOTA, SOTA 9 2,812 06-11-2018, 12:12 PM
    Thread: Decision time for Kenwood TS-2000X with issues
Post: RE: Decision time for Kenwood TS-2000X with issues

VK4WDM Wrote: (02-03-2018, 11:37 AM) -- My TS-2000X was brought second-hand about four years ago. I have always thought that the receiver has been less lively that it ought to be (especially compared...
VK4CDI Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 4 2,572 02-03-2018, 03:54 PM
    Thread: WIA AGM 2018 - Gold Coast, Seaworld Resort
Post: RE: WIA AGM 2018 - Gold Coast, Seaworld Resort

I am going, probably for the day events.... 73 Phil VK4CDI
VK4CDI W.I.A. / ITU / IARU 17 5,083 09-02-2018, 08:47 AM
    Thread: HELP!!
Post: HELP!!

I recently acquired a PCB for a 1Watt 5.7Ghz PA. Unfortunately it uses 0402 size SMD parts. I can manage 1206 and even 603 at a pinch,but as Harry Callahan says 'a man's gotta know his limitations"  A...
VK4CDI Wanted 0 1,749 19-09-2017, 02:37 PM
    Thread: New Aussie-made satellites launched
Post: Re: New Aussie-made satellites launched

I can give it a shot.......what do I have to do? cheers
VK4CDI Satellites & Balloons 7 3,029 04-06-2017, 05:59 AM
    Thread: 23 on 23 + MAD 23rd April 2017
Post: Re: 23 on 23 + MAD 23rd April 2017

Won't be able to make it ......will be in VE land.... Phil VK4CDI
VK4CDI 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 12 3,471 30-03-2017, 08:19 AM
    Thread: SE VK4 10GHz Activation - April 2nd
Post: Re: SE VK4 10GHz Activation - April 2nd

Will go to Gormans Gap, weather permitting....... Cheers Phil VK4CDI
VK4CDI 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 3 1,793 28-03-2017, 01:28 PM
    Thread: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz
Post: Re: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz

Wasn't aware he sold PCB's... I have made my own, but without plate thru holes, it gets a bit awkward milling the copper spreader. First attempt blew both devices, only managed 80W for 10 in before th...
VK4CDI E.M.E. 28 11,121 16-11-2016, 03:26 PM
    Thread: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz
Post: Re: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz

GD all, Yep, that time of year, summer storms...... Nice explanation Dave..... Watched the 5Mx dish bounce around fiercely last week during a big blow....Felt sure it was going to break and come down....
VK4CDI E.M.E. 28 11,121 26-10-2016, 08:44 AM
    Thread: 23 on 23 Plus MAD - Sun October 23rd 2016
Post: Re: 23 on 23 Plus MAD - Sun October 23rd 2016

GD all, Flight to HK on Fri was cancelled.......so may get out to Gormans gap, 3cm gear.......weather dependant. Phil VK4CDI
VK4CDI 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 17 4,467 22-10-2016, 03:11 PM
    Thread: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz
Post: Re: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz

Should be able to work bigger stations....you will be 3dB down because of your linear polarisation........circular is the norm.... Cheers, and look fwd to a QSO Phil VK4CDI
VK4CDI E.M.E. 28 11,121 14-10-2016, 01:25 AM
    Thread: Inland Tropo Alerts
Post: Re: Inland Tropo Alerts

GD all, I am on the western side, with a good takeoff to VK5, also I am retired and in the shack most days....... Cheers Phil VK4CDI
VK4CDI Propagation and Solar Cycle News 17 5,616 06-10-2016, 03:52 PM
    Thread: 23 on 23 Plus MAD - Sun October 23rd 2016
Post: Re: 23 on 23 Plus MAD - Sun October 23rd 2016

Sorry I can't make it, will be in HK Cheers Phil VK4CDI
VK4CDI 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 17 4,467 04-10-2016, 08:47 AM
    Thread: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz
Post: Re: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz

Did see that, which brings me too the next question...where can you get low volume PCB's made? Phil VK4CDI
VK4CDI E.M.E. 28 11,121 23-09-2016, 08:31 AM
    Thread: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz
Post: Re: Moonbounce on 1296 MHz

Hi Dave, Tnx for starting (continuing) the thread......Seems like 23cm EME is doing well in VK, a few more have dishes and should be on air soon, Phil VK4IIO springs to mind........Installed a 250W PA...
VK4CDI E.M.E. 28 11,121 20-09-2016, 04:31 PM