Category Archives: Antennas

Three SOTA summit day with Glenn VK3YY

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Peter Fraser

Today I met up with Glenn VK3YY and we headed to three SOTA summits out in the Yarra Ranges. The first summit for the day was VK3/VC-008, Hyde Hill. We climbed up the edge of the previously logged area and … Continue reading →

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VK3 Portable Show and Tell

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Peter Fraser

Today was the second holding of the VK3 Portable Show and Tell, an event to encourage portable amateur radio operation. The first event was back in 2012 at Churchill National Park and was attended by five hams. Today’s event at … Continue reading →

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QRP Hours Contest 2011

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Peter Fraser

Last night was the night for the CW Operators’ QRP Club QRP Hours Contest 2011. This contest is really two 80 m contests in one. The first hour is for CW, PSK31 or RTTY and the second hour is for … Continue reading →

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20m & 40m trapped vertical squid pole antenna repair

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Peter Fraser

I have been using my 20 & 40m trapped vertical for twelve months now and the setting up and taking down was starting to take its toll on the wires in and out of the trap. Not wanting the antenna … Continue reading →

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Squid poles, ground planes and a dipole

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Peter Fraser

The F.A.R.T. camp last weekend was a great opportunity to try out some antennas as the site had plenty of space. Some time back I published details for a 15m droopy ground plane that could be hung from a tree, … Continue reading →

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