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    Thread: Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc7
Post: Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc7

FYI... Dear WSJT-X Users, We are pleased to announce that Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc7 is ready for download and use by beta testers. This revision has many improvements to SuperFox mode: ...
VK2XAX General Discussion 0 112 01-10-2024, 06:02 AM
    Thread: FTDI USB-serial adapter PCBs
Post: RE: FTDI USB-serial adapter PCBs

Yep... fell into this exact trap on the weekend trying to program uBlox GPS boards. I thought all my boards were toast until I changed the cable to a different one. I've labeled the offending cabl...
VK2XAX Computer related 2 381 03-09-2024, 04:26 PM
    Thread: My EME journey begins !
Post: RE: My EME journey begins !

Hi Col, Has Mat done this before ? great if he has :) I was considering asking one of the local metalworkers to make me one or 3. I though that if go down that path I might as well ask them to m...
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 5 744 02-09-2024, 08:02 AM
    Thread: My EME journey begins !
Post: RE: My EME journey begins !

Hi Peter, 1296 will be my first band for EME. I have a VHFdesign 0.3NF pre-amp and an W6PQL 600w PA to box up, so there's plenty to keep me busy before I get on other bands. I don't have a feed as y...
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 5 744 31-08-2024, 04:10 PM
  Big Grin Thread: My EME journey begins !
Post: My EME journey begins !

After a round trip of 1200km+ between QTHs I'm now the proud owner of a 4.9m dish from Phil VK4CDI. I just have to recondition it and assemble it. Luckily I have a degree in Ikea  :D  Working out ...
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 5 744 30-08-2024, 04:54 PM
    Thread: 23on23 from the Mid North Coast
Post: RE: 23on23 from the Mid North Coast

Much fun was had by those who attended the 23on23 day event with VK2ZHE, VK2MAX, VK2VL, VK2AAK and myself, VK2XAX. Henry also managed to hear some VK4's from his spot on top of transit hill. Others...
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 2 486 30-08-2024, 04:49 PM
    Thread: Off-Centre Fed Dipole Question/s
Post: RE: Off-Centre Fed Dipole Question/s

Well that's annoying!, they have other fence stuff too that may help. Sometimes things get pushed to the back or left on the top shelf , or so I've found at my local outlet.
VK2XAX Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines, Antennas 32 4,216 23-08-2024, 05:13 PM
    Thread: Off-Centre Fed Dipole Question/s
Post: RE: Off-Centre Fed Dipole Question/s

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Bunnings as yet, they have electric fence insulators thus... https://www.bunnings.com.au/o-briens-white-electric-fencing-high-strain-insulator-5-pack_p304095...
VK2XAX Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines, Antennas 32 4,216 23-08-2024, 11:51 AM
    Thread: 23on23 from the Mid North Coast
Post: 23on23 from the Mid North Coast

Just to let you know there will be a few stations on from Port Macquarie and environs for 23on23 day. Henry VK2ZHE will be portable on transit hill with a couple of beams and I'll be on my vertica...
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 2 486 22-08-2024, 09:21 PM
    Thread: LOTW back on air officially
Post: LOTW back on air officially

FYI... https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-systems-service-disruption regards Tim
VK2XAX General Discussion 1 1,218 03-07-2024, 11:32 AM
    Thread: Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc5
Post: Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc5

FYI... Dear WSJT-X Users, We are pleased to announce that Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc5 is ready for download and use by beta testers. This release introduces SuperFox mode, a powerful ne...
VK2XAX General Discussion 0 1,072 03-07-2024, 10:50 AM
    Thread: Multiple instances of WSJTX
Post: RE: Multiple instances of WSJTX

You can rename the audio ports to something more descriptive than "PCM2901 Audio Codec" or whatever yours shows up as. This can be done on both Windows and Linux - doing that might help ensure the r...
VK2XAX Computer related 2 1,284 30-06-2024, 10:03 AM
    Thread: Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc4
Post: Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc4

Dear WSJT-X Users, We are pleased to announce that Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc4 is ready for download and use by beta testers. WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 4 includes new features (esp...
VK2XAX General Discussion 0 8,682 12-03-2024, 10:32 AM
    Thread: Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications
Post: Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications

Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications Hi all, Thought you might be interested in this treasure trove :) https://archive.org/details/dlarc cheers Tim
VK2XAX General Discussion 0 8,492 28-02-2024, 10:18 AM
    Thread: Microwave display - Ballarat Amateur Radio Group Hamvention - Sunday 4th Feb 2024
Post: RE: Microwave display - Ballarat Amateur Radio Gro...

BARG Hamfest Overview from VK3FS Icom showed the prototype of the new 24GHz transverter for the IC-905. Watch it here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhJ2pbLlaQE cheers Tim de VK2XAX
VK2XAX Club Activities, Hamfests, Gippstech 10 3,950 06-02-2024, 11:17 AM
    Thread: Update #1 134GHz project progress
Post: Update #1 134GHz project progress

Hi all, I've finally completed the BoM for manufacture of the 134GHz VK3CV boards, if you are interest in acquiring the parts for a 134GHz transverter please join our mailing list here... https:...
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 0 1,963 24-01-2024, 12:44 PM
    Thread: Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc3
Post: Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc3

FYI Dear WSJT-X Users, We are pleased to announce that Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc3 is ready for download by beta testers. WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 3 includes new features as ...
VK2XAX General Discussion 0 5,595 03-01-2024, 03:30 PM
    Thread: IC-905 portable / roving microwave station
Post: RE: IC-905 portable / roving microwave station

That's some beautiful work, what are those dishes ? cheers Tim
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 6 3,266 25-12-2023, 10:37 AM
    Thread: ADS-B Receivers needed - AirScout Aircraft Scatter Software
Post: RE: ADS-B Receivers needed - AirScout Aircraft Sca...

To add to this... In AirScout you will notice that you have the option to add a second ADSB server to the config to permit load sharing. This also provides some redundancy and the ability to add ai...
VK2XAX Computer related 5 2,094 25-12-2023, 10:22 AM
    Thread: ICOM 24GHz transverter for the IC-905 ... maybe...
Post: ICOM 24GHz transverter for the IC-905 ... maybe...

Hi all, From the IC-905 facebook page a JA has said that Icom will possibly show a 24GHz transverter for the new IC-905 to be shown at the Tokyo Ham Fair on August 19-20th Info from Icom's Japan...
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 3 19,377 17-08-2023, 02:55 PM
    Thread: W1GHZ 10 & 24GHz offset feed horns available again
Post: W1GHZ 10 & 24GHz offset feed horns available again

Hi all, I've just been made aware that the venerable dual band feed horn from W1GHZ is now being constructed and distributed by The Rochester VHF Group in the US. Quoting the description... "Paul W...
VK2XAX 1296MHz, Microwave & Opto 0 29,872 17-08-2023, 02:51 PM
    Thread: Candidate Release WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc1
Post: Candidate Release WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc1

FYI... Dear WSJT-X Users,       We are pleased to announce that Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc1 is ready for download by beta testers. WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 1 introduces a new progr...
VK2XAX General Discussion 0 1,059 15-05-2023, 09:14 AM
    Thread: NBS Tiltmast cost ?
Post: RE: NBS Tiltmast cost ?

Hi Terry, Yeah I've been watching Youtube videos on installation etc and they gave me the impression that the cost was about $1800 - back in 2020 anyway. I've just had a quote for the basic base u...
VK2XAX Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines, Antennas 3 2,505 10-05-2023, 12:08 PM
    Thread: NBS Tiltmast cost ?
Post: NBS Tiltmast cost ?

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has bought an NBS tilt mast lately and what sort of $ should I be looking at ? thanks Tim
VK2XAX Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines, Antennas 3 2,505 09-05-2023, 04:46 PM
    Thread: Australian NTP servers off
Post: RE: Australian NTP servers off

+1 to what Doug said.. Always use the pool hosts. These automatically provide hosts from a "pool" for your service to sync to. This means that if a hosts goes away, some other host replaces ...
VK2XAX Digital Modes 4 3,639 17-01-2023, 09:16 AM