Hi John, Wondering whether it might be an idea to toss in a few very dry “do not eat” sachets of silica gel or similar just before you seal up the box just to capture any vestige of H­2O? I can’t thin

Sounds to me as though you could use something like this… http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR581.loop.shtml#skip which gives quite a few options in real time – though down here we are not as wet as you

Apologies from me too – pull my head in and go back to what I am supposed to be doing. 73, Bob.

Greetings, As an outsider looking in from way out of range down-under, two things have impressed me: The dedication and sheer determination of many operators who for whatever reason pack up a trailer

Hi Ben, I seem to recall mention that some clubs have or had loan gear for just such a purpose, so you might get lucky if you try the clubs near you, and though I would expect that membership to be a

Sounds to me like the makings of a “sure fire fuse Tester” . HNY everyone, Bob

The Question is: Which part of the ‘bird in flight’ is producing the effect? Its body mass?, The feathers? Or the air turbulence with denser and less dense pockets acting as lenses? Bob

AND, in the late 1950s Wally VK6KZ (then 6ZAA) scraped the paint off the side of an OC71 for similar classroom demonstrations - as I recall it was published in our WA VHF Group magazine precursor and

Hello Neil, Thanks for all the suggestions - I have not even started making up dish mounts here at my new QTH @ OF88ii let alone checking out the assortment I have accumulated - so all tips are most w

Hi Phil, Can you give me an estimate of the P&P to Australia 6401 please? It would probably need to have the modules separated to pack efficiently. But as you suggest reworking of the layout is on the

Yes, I see the problem: the lid is upside down! Good luck & 73, Bob.

Hello Alan, I am looking for an IC-7100 with the 4m or 70MHz option as I have 2 of NEC-500 towers (5.7 and 10GHz respectively) that both require a 70MHz IF … so if yours fits that bill and you are tem

From my observation and limited experience it appears to be leakage of the plasticiser as the flexible membrane ages and some of its components denature. The “gooey mess” (a technical term) is often d

Hi John & Doug, Mention of Dick Smith prompted me to check out their on-line presence ... here is a sample https://www.dicksmith.com.au/da/shop/?q=wire+connectors Disclaimer: I have no connection, not

Hi Neil: BEWARE Retirement is not all it is cracked up to be... No annual leave, no sick leave, no long service leave no compassionate leave, no public holidays, or even RDOs. Plan well - at least you

Hi Folks, I too am willing to help facilitate access to supplies if required, however I suspect that it is likely to be a “temporary” problem as in today’s edition of our daily The West Australian I s

Hi Neil, If acceptable, please add VK6KW for 2off, Tnx & 73, Bob.

This will open the door… looks like they cater for everyone. https://www.slew-bearing.com/Single-Row-Ball-Internal-Gear-Slewing-Ring-for-Combination-Sewer-Cleaner-pd48770905.html 73, Bob VK6KW.

Hi Folks, I have also seen some Yagis built using Stauff (hydraulic tube to machine) clamps as insulated element mounts. They are available in various sizes and configurations so try here https://www.

Hello Chris, Your comment about ‘gawpers’ triggered some alpha waves and stirred the grey matter so this is the result: You are not the first to be affected in this way, the station(s) you want to wor