On 4, 5, 6 and 7 September 2026, I did four days of POTA in spectacular scenery on the Coffs Coast, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. I did a beach, river, forest and swimming hole and a mountain at 900 metres. Radio conditions were reasonable (not great, not bad) and the weather was perfect. I… Continue reading Four days of #POTA on the Coffs Coast #hamradio #amateurradio
Web page - Posts - Facebook - X - BlueSky - Instagram - Reddit - Linktree Substack - RSS - PDF - Software list - YouTube Playlist - Email Well, if you are going to get the shiny new M6/M5 Mac Mini or the new iPhone Duo, you’re going to want great new and updated… Continue reading Apple Amateur Radio Bulletin – First Edition for 11 September 2026 #amateurradio #hamradio
I have only been active for just under two years and love getting out in the bush, in the parks, by the rivers and at the beaches, mostly at weekends. I’ve also done a lot of experimenting and think I have finally landed on a set-up that works for me. In short, for antennas, I… Continue reading A few things that have made my #POTA spots easier and better #amateurradio #hamradio
I was a shortwave radio listener in the 70’s and 80’s. I marvelled at the amazing sounds coming from around the world to this little Sony table radio in my bedroom on Sydney’s northern beaches. My QSL cards from the 1980’s have been digitised and are in the process of being published. You can see… Continue reading This is an interesting look at #shortwave radio from a Millennials perspective. #swl #amateurradio #hamradio