Biography

I am involved in Ham Radio along with my husband Chris VK2UW, we both got into radio in the early 60's and since then I was always interested in getting my license.

Please note" I do not use DXClusters so any listings under my call are by "Pirate Operators" Also VK2SLO is not a registered call on the ACMA data base. Thank you for looking me up. Chris has no time for Junk that is why he only uses Emtron Products.
Leave the rest for the Band Police.
From Chris VK2UW: "Be loud be proud use an Emtron Amplifier"

We also have Rottweilers, we have a big boy 3yrs old that is just over 60kg or just under 130lbs in the old scale. He has been trained by a Police Dog trainer (Face hidden) in our area. He will act on command and is very protective to say the least. He too likes hunting and walks in the bush.
He is now the third Rottweiler that we have owned. Would not have any other breed as they are so loyal.

We have now just purchased our 4th Rottweiler,from the person that trained the abover Rottweiler. He is too big for what he was trained and bred for, as he is 84kg or 185lbs and still growing aged 3yrs. His Pedigree is from famous bloodlines that are bred for the above. He has big bold lines. In Australia you are not allowed to cut tails any more on Rottweilers and other breeds. Pics showing the Rottweilers in full training.

We both also enjoy training our Rottweilers, they are a very sought after breed both as a pet and security.
The Rottweiler breed only want to please and are wanting to learn, they were called "The Butchers Dog" in the early history of the Rottweiler Breed, as butchers used to use them to pull carts of meat back before motor vehicles, as they are very strong and powerful.

We enjoy both boating / fishing / hunting / camping and off road driving only to name a few.
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Equipment

Kenwood: TS-2000
Kenwood: TS-480HX
Kenwood: TS-480SAT
Kenwood: TMD-700A
Yaesu: FT-212RH
Emtron Amplifiers built locally here in Australia.

Microphone: Heil Goldline
Heil Handi mic

Swan Electronics WM-3000A Peak reading Watt Meter

Power Supply: Emtron Model EPS-30

Antennas:
Elevated vertical for 40mts using 4 elevated radials.
Inverted "V" for 40mts.
Dipole for 80mts
TET- Emtron HB-35C

The HB35C utilises the most advanced three-band antenna design developed in recent years.

This phase tuned 5 element TRI-BANDER is neither a trap antenna of standard coil design, nor is it of a linear trap design. All traps have losses and shorten the antenna, consequently reducing the efficiency.

The HB35C is a full size tri-bander, efficiently utilising the DUAL DRIVE HB9CV system with the revolutionary “PHASE TUNED” VK2AOU multi band system.

The combination of these two systems with TET-Emtron’s unique design makes the HB35C a unique antenna with superior performance.

When compared with a standard Triband beam on a 7–8 metre boom, this antenna exhibits superior gain and bandwidth. In addition, the excellent directivity of the HB35C places it ahead of all competitors.

The performance of the HB35C on all bands is considered better compared to that of a full sized wide spaced three element Yagi.

The antenna is manufactured from specially hardened aluminium tubing and supplied with all stainless steel hardware to meet the most rugged environmental conditions.

Mobile Station:
Toyota Landcruiser
Kenwood: TS-480HX
Kenwood: TMD - 700A
GPS
Lap top Computer
Multi Tap Antenna 80 through to 6mts
Screwdriver Antenna 80 through 6mts
Duel Band 2mt & 70cmt Antenna
Several Homebrew whip antennas for back up.
Three Battery back up system with battery isolator from main battery
Two Fridges for keeping things cold plus another cooler / warmer for those winterdays.
Winch for those hard to get to places along with front diff lock.
Vehicle is also fitted with 3" lift kit. Have all safety gear / chains / high lift jack snatch straps and EPIRB.

My husband Chris has built most of the above antennas along with making alot of our safety gear for the 4WD.

In VK (Australia)
Four letter calls starting with F are limited to 10watts and three letter suffix starting with H,L,M,N,P,V are resticted to 100w. Most other two and three suffix calls can use 400w and can now apply for 1kw.

Frequency range for 1KW in VK:
3500 to 3700khz
3776 to 3800khz
7000 to 7100khz
14000 to 14350khz
18068 to 18168khz
21000 to 21450khz
24890 to 24990khz
28000 to 29700khz

The licensee must not operate an Amateur Advanced Station at a Permissable Output Power Level at any other location other than the Nominated Location.