13-07-2018, 11:05 PM
Hello Wayne,
Thank you for your input / suggestions, looks like needing to teach an old dog here new tricks hihi, I had actually joined VKlogger, a bit confusing at this stage, but I'll keep trying to get the feel of what goes on there. you mention FT8, there seems to be so many new digital modes, surely it must be confusing as to who is using what, looks like I might have to give one of these a go to at least have an experienced opinion, but I think the PC needs to be connected to the NET, I run my internet PC in one room and my other one for things like PSK and SSTV thru my antenna system in another room.
73 Dave VK3FDT
Hello Peter,
I'll certainly keep a lookout for VK3HY, like I had said my CW is not great now but it would almost like striking gold to get a cw contact on 2 mtrs, I had tried it years ago but nil results, and I'll also listen out for you as well VK5PJ. I have to admit at my age I'm not a morning person for radio until the clock gets to around 11 am, but I am out of bed 7.30 am 7 days a week, my German Shepherd needs his breakfast early, BTW he is a dog hihi, so I do it for him.
73 Dave VK3FDT
Hello Colin,
And thanks for the welcome, Well I almost feel like a novice, I'm so out of touch with all these new modes etc.
73 fer now.
Dave VK3FDT
Thank you for your input / suggestions, looks like needing to teach an old dog here new tricks hihi, I had actually joined VKlogger, a bit confusing at this stage, but I'll keep trying to get the feel of what goes on there. you mention FT8, there seems to be so many new digital modes, surely it must be confusing as to who is using what, looks like I might have to give one of these a go to at least have an experienced opinion, but I think the PC needs to be connected to the NET, I run my internet PC in one room and my other one for things like PSK and SSTV thru my antenna system in another room.
73 Dave VK3FDT
(13-07-2018, 03:58 PM)VK5PJ Wrote: Hello Dave, yes winter on VHF can be a challenge, there was a strong community going inthe S.E on 144.100 SSB and 144.200 SSB, some times people like Gavin, vk3hy would break out the CW key. While summer sees more activity from the shack due to me not freezing in my shack, I also keep a look out for the calm slow moving Hi pressure systems that can be a real treat.
I must admit I have not been all that active in the mornings of late but hope as the days get longer to be there more often.. I have a good take off to VK3 so hope to hear you on, feel free to call if you hear me.
Regards,
Peter vk5pj
Hello Peter,
I'll certainly keep a lookout for VK3HY, like I had said my CW is not great now but it would almost like striking gold to get a cw contact on 2 mtrs, I had tried it years ago but nil results, and I'll also listen out for you as well VK5PJ. I have to admit at my age I'm not a morning person for radio until the clock gets to around 11 am, but I am out of bed 7.30 am 7 days a week, my German Shepherd needs his breakfast early, BTW he is a dog hihi, so I do it for him.
73 Dave VK3FDT
(13-07-2018, 01:37 PM)VK2CSW Wrote: Hey Dave,
Welcome to our little sewing circle.
A nice bunch of smart folk here, they must be nice 'coz they help out numpties like me!
Cheers,
Hello Colin,
And thanks for the welcome, Well I almost feel like a novice, I'm so out of touch with all these new modes etc.
73 fer now.
Dave VK3FDT