Category Archives: WWFF

VK3ZPF portable logger – update

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Peter Fraser

I am getting closer and closer to re-releasing my Android logging app. See http://vk3zpf.com/vk-port-a-log for latest info.

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Reactivation of VK3/VC-037

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Peter Fraser

Whilst in the area planning for an upcoming hike with the local Venturer Unit I revisited the un-named SOTA summit VK3/VC-037. Last time I was here I ran my FT450D to test the capability of  my 8.4 Ah LiFePO4 battery. … Continue reading →

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Mt Dandenong, VK3/VC-025 revisited

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Peter Fraser

After talking with a work mate, also a ham, about SOTA we headed off to activate the nearest summit to Melbourne. Chris, VK3TYG, had not previously activated SOTA so, after walking up Kyeema Track from the intersection of Ridge Rd, … Continue reading →

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VK3ZPF portable logger – update

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Peter Fraser

I have a couple of weeks at home whilst my wife recuperates from recent spinal surgery. During this time I’ll be making some more updates to my portable logger application. High on the to do list is to include SPOT … Continue reading →

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SOTA on a bike – good or bad idea?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Peter Fraser

Yesterday I wanted to get out and hike to at least one SOTA summit as it had been over 2 months since I last strapped on the boots in anger. I started looking around the hills to the east of … Continue reading →

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