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19/09/2026

A bad day out. I didn’t even get on the air.

12/09/2026

I am having a weekend off after a four day crawl on the Coast last week. Thanks to those who said g’day. Here are a few snaps.

On 4, 5, 6 and 7 September 2026, I did four days of POTA in spectacular scenery on the Coffs Coast, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. I did a beach, river, forest and swimming hole and a mountai…

07/09/2026

Today I’m at the Macleay River AU-10469 where it meets the Pacific at South West Rocks on the NSW north coast between Port Macquarie and Coffs. I’ll be on 40 meters between 0045 and 0145 UTC today, Monday 7 September 2026.

I have the IC-7300 running on a JPC-12, 5.2 metre coiled vertical.

I’ll spot on POTA dot app and PnP when I’m I’m up and running.

73’s :-) Andrew

06/09/2026

Today I’m at Gumbaynggirr AU-1942 on the Nambucca Coast about 40 west of Macksville at 800 metres. I’ll be on 40 meters between 0500 and 0600 UTC today, Sunday 6 September 2026.

I have the IC-7300 running on a JPC-12, 2.5 metre coiled vertical.

I’ll spot on POTA dot app and PnP when I’m I’m up and running.

73’s :-) Andrew

05/09/2026

Hello, I’ve learned a few things in recent times that are making more fun for me. Please share with me things that you do. .

I have only been active for just under two years and love getting out in the bush, in the parks, by the rivers and at the beaches, mostly at weekends. I’ve also done a lot of experimenting and thin…

05/09/2026

*** First time activation ***

Today I’m at Orara West State Forest AU-7735 on the Coffs Coast about 15km west of Coffs Harbour City. I’ll be on 40 and 15 meters between 0230 and 0400 UTC today, Saturday 5 September 2026.

I have the IC-7300 running on a JPC-12, 2.5 metre coiled vertical.

I’ll spot on POTA dot app and PnP when I’m I’m up and running.

73’s :-) Andrew

04/09/2026

Today I’m at Little State Beach AU-9848 on the Coffs Coast between Grafton and Woolgoolga. I’ll be on 40 and 15 meters between 0400 and 0600 UTC today, Friday 4 September 2026.

I have the IC-7300 running on a JPC-12, 2.5 metre coiled vertical.

I’ll spot on POTA dot app and PnP when I’m I’m up and running.

73’s :-) Andrew

30/08/2026

This is an interesting look at radio from a Millennials perspective. I was a in the 70’s and 80’s. I marvelled at the amazing sounds coming from around the world to this little Sony table radio in my bedroom on Sydney’s northern beaches. Today, shortwave isn’t what it used to be due to the Internet and satellites. Today my focus is on . Nonetheless, I still spend some time, twiddling the dial and listen to interesting news, stories and music from far away places. It sparked a lifelong interest in the world.

In recent years, creative, often music-focused pirate broadcasting has been thriving on shortwave. But these surreptitious broadcasters are up against a surprising enemy: Not...

30/08/2026

That was a nice day at Gladstone State Forest AU-7733 on the Coffs Coast. It was the first time the park had been activated. I was at 450 metres, sunshine and 20 degrees.

30/08/2026

Today I’m at Gladstone State Forest AU-7733 on the Coffs Coast. I’ll be on 40 and 15 meters between 0200 and 0400 UTC today, Sunday 30 August 2026.

This is the inaugural activation of this park. I’m am at Mount Gladstone at about 450 metres which is 150 meters below the peak.

I have the IC-7300 running on an 5.2 metre vertical for 15 meters and a vertical v-dipole on 40.

I’ll spit on POTA dot app and PnP when I’m I’m up and running.

73’s :-) Andrew