QSL INFORMATION
QSL card information. All Canadian and North American QSL cards are handled by AA4C only.(ARRL or direct) All other cards via Buro/Direct to me. QTHR QRZ.com
All QSL cards received are confirmed 100% if the information is correct and contained in my logbooks
July 2009. I have returned back on the air on HF on CW. Bob Dalton AA4C QTHR, is still my QSL manager for Canada and the USA.
With a new Yaesu 450A rotator replacing the Daiwa 7500 which was not faulty anyway! The upper mast bearing had seized during my inactivity following medical problems and thanks to VK6MS Trevor for his assistance in gettingthe job done. I also celebrated my 75 year by ascending the mast the recover the control cable and reterminate.
As the sunspot cycle improves hope to meet up with a lot of old friends around the world on the CW section of the bands I still do not have access to the WARC bands as all my gear is vintage and steam driven. The way to go
Latest News October: New addition to the shack an RCI 5450DX-100 6M all mode rig.- Coming soon new photo gallery
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Photographs:
The first photo is of my most recent setup indoors, originally the "shack"was a brick and tin shed outside which became a furnace in summer and a freezer in winter. left click to enlarge photos.
No1. shows FT101E and Drake Twins, main transceivers. The SB200 linear is to the left out of sight in a specifically designed unit with antenna switching unit and PWR/VSWR metering. One of three transceivers may be selected. Above the Drakes is a Realistic DX200 RX and above that is a home brew mobile unit SSB/CW 100w out 12v operation. Originally this was a Royal Flying Doctor radio. Completely rebuilt with internal VFO on 80/40m, an internal CW keying CCT with side tone. Far removed from the original Codan 6801 made 20 years ago. CPU is a Commodore C64 used with the MAP64 program for CW/RTTY. I have yet to find a PC program as good as this program, which is on an eprom module plugged into the serial port. Central is an Icom 28A VHF unit accompanied by a homebrew vox/keying unit, rig selection control and a four stage audio/notch filter and amplifier for CW. This can totally control any of three rigs at a flick of a switch. Far left is a homebrew VHF rig and modem used for packet. Next to the dummy load is the RTTY coder/decoder.
No2. Shows yours truly. The SB 200 Heathkit Linear is just to my right in a separate unit, with the antennae distribution box.
No3. Photo of Tribander Hygain Antenna with the 40 metre Inverted V on outrigger.The Tribander is 35ft above ground level - extended mast has pulley for servicing antennae and is also used as a "gin Pole" to erect/disassemble mast. The rotator is contained in a home constructed cage with additional upper bearing. The new Yaesu 425A rotator is working well and at present I am constructing a mast for a home brew 6M 4 el yagi which wil;l be also controlled by a second 425A rotator.
This page is undergoing modifications will new information and photos. I need one of those round tuit things :) .
Background:
In 1950, I joined the Royal Navy, training at H.M.S.Ganges in Communications, passing out as a boy Telegraphist. First ship H.M.S. Loch Killisport 6th Ulster frigate flotilla. I also served on the HMS Triumph, HMS Neptune and HMS Hardy F54. I was also shipwrecked on the MFV 1089 on Chesil beach, Nr Portland. Spent much time on shore installations in the Middle East handling high power transmitters. -
Gained amateur licence in 1964 (G3UJS) whilst at King's Lynn, in Norfolk...
VK6DX call issued in 1968. In Western Australia have been involved in various radio and electronic ventures. I also hold a Marine Operators certificate.
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USA QSL manager AA4C QTHR OK-QRZ or Via Bureau/Direct QTHR.
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Updated November 2009
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