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
I only operate DX CW on 40 20 15 and 10 metres, I am not active on 160M nor do I operate thru the DX window on 80M
I have been QRT since 12/04 due to further surgery. Only sporadic activity has occurred.
There has been some confusion in recent times regarding my call VK6DX - Google search will show details of a " VK6DX Club" there is no such club, there was a VK6 DX chaser's Club run by local hams, but not using my callsign VK6DX Also I have no association with VK6DXI, which was originally a BBS callsign and now privately owned
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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. But at 72 I am no longer game to go up there :-) Currently the rotator is out of action, stuck on 270 degrees.
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. 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.
Ham Links..Click on Picture to visit site. Click "Back" to return here
DX ATLAS A must have utility for serious DX ham work. Outstanding program by VE3NEA
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Contact me on air or via Echo-link or packet -- E-mail available from button at head of page
USA QSL manager AA4C QTHR OK-QRZ or Via Bureau/Direct QTHR.
QRZ.com Info pages are correct for AA4C and VK6DX contact.
Updated August 2006
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