VK2FR – Australian Amateur Radio Station

VK1 Tango Xray, Tex: A True Gentleman & Radio Amateur

March 26, 2023

It is with great sadness to inform a great man and amateur VK1TX tex has passed away peacefully after a short battle with liver cancer. I've not been licensed half the time Texx had bee...

Solar Cycle Update

March 3, 2023

February was another strong month for Solar Cycle 25. According to NOAA, the average sunspot number was among the highest of the past 10 years. Originally, forecasters thought Solar Cycl...

VK & 10 Metre Calling Frequency Culture The Unwritten Rules of VK & 10 Metre Calling Frequency

February 20, 2023

In recent years, months and even days a heated debate has been taking place on online forums within the Australian amateur radio community. Many VK operators have been accused of abusive be...

Reviews: DX COVERS

February 18, 2023

I'm excited to say that after a few COVID-induced delays, I finally received the SunSDR2 DX cover I ordered from Prism Embroidery in the UK. I'm someone who likes to take good care of my ge...

3Y0J Bouvet Island and the misconduct of licensed amateurs

February 8, 2023

Bouvet Island, located in the South Atlantic Ocean, is one of the world's most remote and inaccessible islands. This subantarctic volcanic island is covered by 93% glaciers and is prone to ...

NEW LOGO: VK2GJS Gary

February 5, 2023

Here is VK2GJS Gary's NEW LOGO. If you would like a similar logo please drop me an email at contact@vk2fr.com

Sunspot Counts Hit a 9-Year High

February 4, 2023

In a continued sign of strength for Solar Cycle 25, sunspot counts just hit a 9-year high. The monthly sunspot number of 144 in January 2023 was only percentage points away from topping...