Saturday
11:15 am Welcome and brief introduction to the event for 2023
(5 min)
11:30 am Ian Jackson VK3BUF
We will examine the efficiency of different wire materials with a view to learn which is the best sort of wire to use for building your next HF antenna.
(approx 35 min)
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1:30 pm Michaela VK3FUR and Geordie VK3CLR
As experienced outback travelers, Michaela and Geordie will show us what it takes to prepare communications gear for traveling to some of Australia’s most remote locations.
(approx 30 min)
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2:30 pm Trevor VK3TWC
Trevor and the EMDRC HAB (High Altitude Balloon) team will be coming to tell us all about their ongoing program for High Altitude Balloon releases which broadcast on Amateur Radio frequencies. Scientific research or target practice for the American military? Lets find out!
(approx 45 min)
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3:30 pm Mark Clohesy VK3PKT
Mark had done a lot to make his shack work independent of AC mains. Mark will share some of the strategies he uses to run an efficient DC power system.
(approx 30 min)
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Sunday
10:15 am Scott Williams VK3KJ
Scott runs remote station equipment in the shack, not just for when he is away from home, but as a more efficient way of operating. Scott will share his expertise with this technology.
(approx 40 min)
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11:00 am Bob Bristow VK6POP
Flying in from W.A. Bob will present his perspective on ‘Portable Operations – Improving your Extra Mural Activities’
(approx 20 min)
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11:30 am Philip Pavey VK3VB
Phil will be talking to us about the process of chasing VK9 DXpeditions and will also walk us through getting the best use from the Reverse Beacon Network (RBN). (The Antennapalooza site is also the permanent home to Victoria’s only RBN station VK3RASA)
(approx 35 min)
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Some of the topics presented at previous years:
A beginners guide to Amateur Radio
Why Amateurs still use Morse Code
What to expect from Amateur Exams
Vertical antennas for 20 & 40 Metre bands
Setting up your first home station
Demonstrating D-star
OKA off-road vehicle inspection
Mobile antennas
Modulated light transmission
Erecting wite antennas in trees
Introducing Raspberry Pi projects
Wire antennas for small backyards
Rhombic antenna demo
Humvee vehicle inspection
Sark antenna Analysers
DX Pedition antennas
Installing your Amateur Radio in your car
Australian Repeaters
Dealing with radio interference
Using ultrasonics for tracking power line noise
DF Loop constriction
Antenna launching into trees
Tracking interference – a professional perspective
Automotive Electrics challenges
Setting up a portable station
The importance of ground plane radials
Overcoming difficulties for Maritime radio operations
LETS SEE WHAT THIS YEAR HAS TO OFFER…