Category Archives: KRMNPA

New VK port-a-log version released named, Warburton_01

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Peter Fraser

Today I have released the latest version of VK port-a-log, named Warburton_01. This version has the following updates (since Gisborne_02); HEMA logging HEMA spotting (VK only) Silos On The Air, SiOTA, logging and spotting (VK only) revised file name format … Continue reading →

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VK3 portable activities gathering

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Peter Fraser

A VK3 Portable activities “gathering” will take place on Sunday 11 August 2019, between 11am and 4pm at Doongalla Stables Picnic Area in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. If you are a seasoned portable operator or just interested in finding … Continue reading →

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Blog updates day or too hot to be out and about.

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Peter Fraser

With the temperature forecast for today in the low 30s I decided to catch up again on some overdue VKFF and SOTA blog posts. The following pages have been added: 1 January 2017 – New year’s day activation – Mt … Continue reading →

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New year’s day activation – Mt Vinegar, VK3/VC-005

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Peter Fraser

The SOTA program awards activator points only once per calendar year for each summit. The calendar year starts at 0000 UTC which in Victoria is 11:00 am on New year’s Day. This allows activators easy access to double points for … Continue reading →

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Returning to Mt Ritchie, VK3/VC-003

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Peter Fraser

After my unsuccessful activation of Mt Ritchie earlier in the month today I went back out and climbed Mt Ritchie again. This time I remembered my radio and the activation was a success. I made 10 QSOs on 40m and … Continue reading →

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