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12/06/2026

Interesting non-announcements from . The new a ID-5200 will come in 2 models - 20 watt and 50 watt. They also say they have no date of shipping as it’s awaiting FCC approval in the USA. The brochure in Japanese is online here: https://bit.ly/4gg7ug2

10/06/2026

Here’s an excellent new video from on setting up your nodes and repeaters

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07/06/2026

In amongst the contesting, I’ll try from Hungry Head State Beach. AU-11195. I’m on UTC Sunday 0030 to 0130 on 40 metres. I’ll post on POTA dot app and PnP.

06/06/2026

It was great to attend my first today. I went to the Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club 50th anniversary field day at Wauchope (inland from Port Macquarie). It’s also running Sunday. I was amazed to walk into a full room that was buzzing. I picked up some new kit from retailers and a pre loved bargain. I also had an awesome steak sandwich! And I met a few of my OTA POTA buddies. I’m happy! Thanks and well done to all.

06/06/2026

I am doing a quick spot and will be on soon. AU-7709 Pine Creek State Forest, NSW Coffs Coast.

I am at Pine Creek State Forest, AU-7709, on the NSW Coffs Coast, today, Saturday, 6 June 25, 0530 to 0645 UTC, 40m and 15m phone. I will spot on POTA.app and PnP. 6 June 2026

04/06/2026

I had some correspondence with RT Systems this week concerning the future of their software on Mac, after receiving a system message. They assured me they’re updating it and it will continue to work. Here’s the correspondence:

https://andrewwoodward.net/2026/06/05/update-from-rt-systems-regarding-their-updating-of-mac-software-amateurradio-hamradio/

I received an email from RT Systems last week regarding an update to their software. I didn’t know if it applied to the software of theirs that I own. I was also getting a message on my Mac from Ap…

31/05/2026

Twilight quick POTA from au-9854, Boambee Beach at Coffs 0730 to 0830 utc Sunday 31 May 2026. .

30/05/2026

It’s great to get a mention in Amateur Radio Weekly.

https://hamweekly.com/archive/issues/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-423.html

30/05/2026

I thought today's spot wasn't going to be successful. It was! I've also updated my original post with some photos. Post: https://bit.ly/4wZ6qDk