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Highest Sunspot Number in 20 years: Monitor the high bands.
August 13, 2024
The Earthside of the sun just hit its highest sunspot number (299) in more than 20 years. The farside sunspot count might be even higher. Helioseismic maps of the farside of the sun reveal v... 
Antenna Maintenance 2024
April 7, 2024
After nearly three years in the air, it was time for some maintenance on the powerhouse that defines VK2FR's station: the 14-element Force 12 XR3NV antenna. This task was no small endeavor.
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XU7AME Cambodia & CQWW Contest
October 29, 2023
From DX-World
Jaye, VK2SD has been on holiday in Cambodia since October 11 and is now active for the next 6 days as XU7AME mainly on 10m – keep an eye on 28.485Mhz. Jaye sa... 
Echoes of the Outback: Love’s Resilience – The Telegraph Track’s Ham Radio Miracle in North Queensland, Australia
July 19, 2023
The Telegraph Track is an iconic off-road adventure route located in the captivating wilderness of North Queensland's Cape York Peninsula, Australia. This legendary track stretches approxima... 
What is happening to amateur radio?
July 19, 2023
I've been involved in amateur radio for about 20 years now, having obtained my license over 20 years ago. Prior to that, my interest in radio began with citizen band communication, where I d... 
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 Tex had been ... 
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 Cycle... 
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 beh... 
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 gea...