16-12-2021, 07:42 PM
It looks as if the IC 2300 is a 2M FM transceiver. Mainly it would be useful for local contacts and chatting on a repeater (assuming there is a 2M repeater and active users in the Moonta area).
The best suggestion I can make is to make contact with a local amateur and have a face-to-face chat over a coffee or two. Perhaps you have a contact through the group that ran your Foundation exam. The ACMA database shows a few licensees in Moonta. This would give you a better handle on what you can expect on the various bands and advice on setups (including antennas) needed for enough action to sustain and grow your interest, as well as ongoing support as you get rolling.
Dave VK1DJA
The best suggestion I can make is to make contact with a local amateur and have a face-to-face chat over a coffee or two. Perhaps you have a contact through the group that ran your Foundation exam. The ACMA database shows a few licensees in Moonta. This would give you a better handle on what you can expect on the various bands and advice on setups (including antennas) needed for enough action to sustain and grow your interest, as well as ongoing support as you get rolling.
Dave VK1DJA