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Winter here in North East Victoria, Australia. Thought I would post a current photo. TJM Bull bar and Snorkel, Rhino Pioneer Platform Roof Rack, 2" lift suspension, UHF CB Radio and Ham HF, 2mtr and 7ocm radio's. P.S Side Mirrors have just been painted Black with Plasti Dip

Use the awning all the time camping or even setting it up for the day for lunch. Its a Rhino Dome 1300 awning with an extension on it. They actually call it a wall but we use it mainly as an extension. Fitted to the Rhino Pioneer Platform roof rack.

Yes it seems a bit over the top Luis for sure. I know Amateur Radio Victoria don't charge that much and its held over a weekend and includes a Foundation Theory training course. Link below https://shop.amateurradio.com.au/foundation-course-september Also a link to the WIA website with approved...

Hi Luis, Is it the fee the club is charging to sit for the exam? Or the license fee.

Hi there, Just wondering if there are any Australian Licensed Amateur Radio Operators in this group. Cheers Mark VK3ASC

Try one of the live DX spot reporting websites like https://www.qrz.com/dxcluster This can help you to find out which bands are open and other stations that are calling cq around the world.

What we can do to start with is maybe set a few frequencies and call them the OB calling frequencies. Eg 28.333mhz, 14.283 mhz, 7.0123mhz. 146.600mhz etc. what ever works for you guys over there. Putting in some HF frequencies would allow some international members to call in and participate...

OK Cool, have to check that one out. My HF Antennas don't seem to last long on my 4WD. I have only used Multitap Antennas mounted on the bull , one snapped in half. Not by hitting branches etc but from vibration and fatigue off road for over 4 years. The replacement I am currently one I am...

One of the things I am concerned about is the SO239 connection as an Antenna Mount for this type of antenna. Will have to investage to see what available in a heavy duty SO239 mount. Thanks for the reply and the pic.

Is there any one out there using the Diamond SD330 Antenna off road. I am interested in how robust this antenna really is. Thanks in advance. Cheers Mark VK3ASC

Heading to the Rabbit Trap Hotel, Albert N.S.W

I don't think much of the Iron Man suspension, We came across a Toyota Hilux on the Tanami Track last year and its front struts / shocks were bent like a banana. Ceasing up the suspension in the front. He made it to Halls Creek and took it to the authorised Toyota mechanic and got them replaced...

G-day everyone, took my time to get here. but here now. Would be great to catch up some day. Any trips planned? Cheers Mark

Taking a short cut through the bush... TJM Bullbar, Winch and snorkel, TJM high lift suspension. Rhino pioneer roof rack system.

Has anyone thought of having a Overland Bound Radio Net on HF, or even on one of the Digital mode's EG D-Star. Can be weekly or monthly. Cheers Mark VK3ASC

Sunlight does not effect the screen. visible on most angles, very easy to read.

Mishaps in the Australian outback. A Recent trip through the Gibson and the Great Sandy Deserts. Burn't out FJ Cruiser 1000km from nowhere. Driving over Spinifex Grass is the danger here. If you do not clear it out from underneath your vehicle regularly from around your exhaust system, this is...

I run a D-Star hot spot here, We don't have a repeater in our area. The ham radio club here is still working in the dark ages. They were offered a free D-Star repeater form Icom Australia a few years back and turned it down because they heard the word internet link and that was it. Happy to...

It lived up to its name when we got there.

Mark, VK3ASC Have a IC7100, ID5100 in the FJ, FT817 for hiking/backpack and SOTA. ID51A, IC7300 for HF Home base. Also have an ICOM UHF CB IC-450 in the FJ.