HISTORY
I have been a ham operator since the 1970's having the following calls
along the journey.
VK3NEX - VK3JCY - VK3AWA
As work and family took precedence, I had long spells away from the hobby. As I'm now retired, I find I have more time to devote. I have a particular interest in all things digital. I also enjoy making wire antennas for home and portable operations. My latest ham radio interest is in the World Wide Flora and Fauna (WWFF) program both as an activator and a hunter.
VK3NEX - VK3JCY - VK3AWA
As work and family took precedence, I had long spells away from the hobby. As I'm now retired, I find I have more time to devote. I have a particular interest in all things digital. I also enjoy making wire antennas for home and portable operations. My latest ham radio interest is in the World Wide Flora and Fauna (WWFF) program both as an activator and a hunter.
RADIOS
Icom IC-9300 for VHF/UHF
Icom IC-7300 for HF - Mainly digital modes
Hermes Lite 2 SDR Transceiver
Yaesu-450D for WWFF Portable operations
Xeigu G90 for portable operations.
CS800D - mobile (In my Camper Van) for DMR and 2m/70cm analogue
Retevis RT3S Hand Held for DMR and VHF/UHF Portable
SDR for various other stuff
Icom IC-9300 for VHF/UHF
Icom IC-7300 for HF - Mainly digital modes
Hermes Lite 2 SDR Transceiver
Yaesu-450D for WWFF Portable operations
Xeigu G90 for portable operations.
CS800D - mobile (In my Camper Van) for DMR and 2m/70cm analogue
Retevis RT3S Hand Held for DMR and VHF/UHF Portable
SDR for various other stuff
ANTENNAS
40m end fed halfwave
10/6m Moxon
2m Flowerpot
40m end fed halfwave
10/6m Moxon
2m Flowerpot
STATION
My station PC runs WSJT-Z, Thetis SDR, Log4OM
My station PC runs WSJT-Z, Thetis SDR, Log4OM
WWFF
When activating parks I use my FT450D or Xeigu G90 into various portable antennas. The antenna selection is based on location, weather, time of day and other variables such as how lazy I am. My antenna range is normally wire based and includes an EFHW, multiband vertical and a selection of mono band flowerpot antenna.
ANTENNA PAGEWhen activating parks I use my FT450D or Xeigu G90 into various portable antennas. The antenna selection is based on location, weather, time of day and other variables such as how lazy I am. My antenna range is normally wire based and includes an EFHW, multiband vertical and a selection of mono band flowerpot antenna.
NOAA wx satellite image from my station
ISS SSTV image
from my station