Category Archives: JOTA

VK6SAA – 14th Australian Venture

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Peter Fraser

For the past 2 weeks I have been away at the 14th Australian Venture where VK6SAA was operating. The VK6SAA station operated for five days and made over 100 contacts despite the poor HF propagation. Bob Bristow, VK6POP, and his team … Continue reading →

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Scouthike, JIDX & Quad loops

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Peter Fraser

Last weekend I packed up my portable station and went away to help out with Scouthike, a competition hike for scouts. Along with other members of the SRESU and my son VK3FASH we provided welfare and safety communications for 312 scouts. … Continue reading →

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Jamboree On The Air – VK3SCG

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Peter Fraser

Saturday 18 October and Sunday 19 October saw me set up at the Gilwell Park Scout camp for the annual Jamboree On The Air. This year was the first year that the Scout Radio & Electronics Service Unit (SRESU) had … Continue reading →

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