Category Archives: SRESU

New battery box

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Peter Fraser

Recently I got two second hand 120 Ah sealed lead acid batteries. One of my greatest worries with batteries of this size is the possibility of the terminals shorting out either in transit or when in use. Such a short … Continue reading →

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The (not so) great squid pole muster

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Peter Fraser

Last Monday was our regular SRESU meeting and Peter VK3AJ had suggested those with squid pole antennas bring them along to show off to others. I got to the hall around 6:30 pm and set up my usual 20/40m trapped … Continue reading →

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The great squid pole muster

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Peter Fraser

This coming Monday at the SRESU meeting we will be mustering all the various squid pole antennas belonging to members. The idea is to show them off to other members who have just bought new squid poles and are unsure … Continue reading →

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French Island, The Keith Roget Memorial National Parks Award and a hike in the sun – it happened but not quite as planned.

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Peter Fraser

Saturday morning came around and I made the final adjustments to what I was and was not taking on the trip. I weighed the pack and it came in at 25 kg. This was a bit heavier than I wanted … Continue reading →

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French Island, The Keith Roget Memorial National Parks Award and a hike in the sun.

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Peter Fraser

This Saturday I am heading off on the ferry for the weekend to hike French Island along with 3 other members of the SRESU. The purpose of the trip is, using VK3SAT, to activate the National Park for the Keith … Continue reading →

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