A clear and crisp morning greeted us all on the 4th March 2023. The team made way to all our stations in the very early hours of Saturday Morning.
Here are some photos from the field.
The Southern Cross greeted us all.A perfect DawnRadio 1 setup Alan VK4XACFirst RidersFeed Station ActiveRadio 2 John VK4EJPThe Hilton of SetupsAll Day Setup – very well organisedRadio 3 setup Dave VK4HDEReady for actionAnd action came almost to the doorstep.Last group with our mobile station in constant pursuit.Hoffy VK4OY
A Great Day had by all.
Words by Alan. Photos Alan, John, Hoffy and David.
We had a great team, On base Philip VK4AWP, Neil VK2GAN, Geoff VK4AGS and Hoffy VK4OY. On the remote stations, Lurch VK4HL, James VK4VS, Tony VK4TLA, Burnie VK4LFD, David VK4HDE and Alan VK4XAC.
First the Setup Day Friday 16thOctober
David, Burnie and LurchWith James and Tony
Base setup complete.
VK4XAC at far end of track near a dam with High Gain 2m antenna if required.On the Day, BASE, buzzing with activity and excitement. LtoR Geoff, Neil, Hoffy and Philip.Tony on Station at the separate Novice TrackAlan at track side at far end of trackThe Bikes just kept comingThey were having fun!!and more fun!! There we no major injuries but quite a few breakdowns and pick ups for the recovery crews all arranged through our radio network around the track. All worked very efficiently. At the end of the day everyone was happy that another Bike Ride had been so successful.
The Antenna Team, James VK4VS, Lurch VK4HL, Dave VK4HDE, Nigel VK4UA, David VK4DH, Neil VK2GAN, Tony VK4TLA, and Geoff VK4FGGS, set off real early to the Plateau Repeater site. Reason, to lower the old antenna from the shed roof. A very successful exercise.
On the RoofGood advice and directions with ALL the right gear, SUCCESS!!