Numbers down this week, but still had 3 of us attend, Mick VK4NHX, Dave VK4DJC and myself.
Ray VK4XXX, Graham VK4GRZ and Chris VK4FGKO have gone away to Curtis. Island for a week in our boat for fishing, crabbing and radio expedition. Worked them on the island from Weasel Park on 40 metres and our UHF repeater.
Mick brought his Wavenode adapter along to have a fiddle with and it displays some interesting information on radio and antenna performance.
http://www.wavenode.com/wn-2.htm
I brought an Elecraft KX3 with the PX3 Panadapter, we did a firmware update to both units via the Weasel Park WiFi and had a listen around the bands etc.
http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3.htm
http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/px3.htm
We also visited the repeater shack, as it had gone off air for some reason, a reset fixed it and batteries were checked at the same time. Also measured up space for our new 2 metre repeater which will fit OK. I brought the donated cavity filters back from Victoria last week, they rode home in our caravan. Lyle VK4LM has the new repeater at his home, ready to go on test shortly.
Welcome to the home of the Central Queensland Amateur Radio Association. A club established in 2011 to be active in promoting and enjoying Amateur Radio.
Whether you have a new radio, an old radio, or no radio at all, you are welcome to join us. Even if you don't have a license we will support you and guide you in obtaining an license. If you would like to become a member application forms are available HERE. Or use the Contact Us button above to obtain further information. CQARA also has two ACMA authorised accessors who can conduct the required assessment to gain your license. Foundation Standard or Advanced they have you covered. Call 0466314755 and leave a message. We will be in contact to answer your quires.
Weasel Park Radio DX HQ
DX HQ from the air
CQARA nets
2M repeater 10.00am EST Every Sunday (12.00am UTC Sunday)
Call in on IRLP or Echolink worldwide.
Net controller VK4BY
3.612Mz 7.45pm EST Every Wednesday (9.45am UTC Wednesday)
Net controller VK4ALR operating under VK4CQR
Everyone is welcome
2M Repeater VK4RLM
147.075 Offset +0.600 MHz Tone 91.5
Yeppoon translator 441.125MHz no tone
Echolink VK4RLM-R #657643
IRLP Node 6102
70cm Repeater VK4JRC
439.900 Offset -5.000 MHz No Tone
VK4LM Winlink dial Frequencies
HF 3585 7057 10130 14110 USB
VK4LM-10 VARA FM & VK4LM-5 VARA FM Digipeater
VHF 144.075 FM
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