David Taylor
@david-vk3kr.bsky.social
Retired electronics tech, into amateur radio, homebrewing, SOTA and parks. Aim to be good at CW. Also want a liveable climate and fair politics.
The new AI assisted mode in #FreeDV, #RADEV1, is building a following in SE Aust. VK3TPM runs a net on #40m and this morning 8 stations participated. I used my #QMX (5W) to make my first ever contacts on FreeDV and worked local stations as well as hearing a VK5 and VK7. #amateurradio #digitalvoice
August 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The new AI assisted mode in #FreeDV, #RADEV1, is building a following in SE Aust. VK3TPM runs a net on #40m and this morning 8 stations participated. I used my #QMX (5W) to make my first ever contacts on FreeDV and worked local stations as well as hearing a VK5 and VK7. #amateurradio #digitalvoice
On Mon 2nd I took my #QMX to three nearby #SOTA summits, Mt Cobaw, Camels Hump and Mt Gisborne and operated #CW and #SSB with good reports. The #CME affected 20m but 40m worked great and I got lots of contacts. The QMX is an amazing little #radio for performance, versatility and cost! #Hamradio
June 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Well done Nick, I took my #QMX to three nearby #SOTA summits last Monday and operated #CW and #SSB with good reports. The CME affected 20m but 40m worked great and I got lots of contacts. The QMX is an amazing little radio and has inspired me to lighten the rest of my portable station! #Hamradio
June 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Yesterday I activated Mt Disappointment, VK3/VC-014 with the aim to test a #QMX on #SSB. The wx was cool & windy with a storm sweeping in from the N-W. #Antenna - link #dipole, power - 4S LiFePO4 battery via 12V reg. Only QRV on #40m SSB and made 8 contacts from the eastern states...
May 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Yesterday Paul, VK3HN and I did a #SOTA activation on Mt Vinegar in the #Yarra Ranges. We drove in on Carters Gap Rd and parked at a locked gate, walking 5.3km from there. Paul worked 4 contacts on #20m #CW and I worked 2 on #40m #CW and 16 on #SSB. We packed & walked down in the dark! #AmateurRadio
April 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Yesterday Paul, VK3HN and I did a #SOTA activation on Mt Vinegar in the #Yarra Ranges. We drove in on Carters Gap Rd and parked at a locked gate, walking 5.3km from there. Paul worked 4 contacts on #20m #CW and I worked 2 on #40m #CW and 16 on #SSB. We packed & walked down in the dark! #AmateurRadio
We're loving the view of New Norfolk from Pulpit Rock Lookout, but don't tell anyone!
March 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
We're loving the view of New Norfolk from Pulpit Rock Lookout, but don't tell anyone!
I visited Mt #Buller (VK3/VE-008) in Victoria's High Country today for a #SOTA activation. A #solar_storm made the going tough, but two S2S contacts and two VK3s got me there. #Dipole antenna and 8W #SSB radio were set up below the summit to avoid interfering with the fire watch tower. #AmateurRadio
December 31, 2024 at 11:43 AM
I visited Mt #Buller (VK3/VE-008) in Victoria's High Country today for a #SOTA activation. A #solar_storm made the going tough, but two S2S contacts and two VK3s got me there. #Dipole antenna and 8W #SSB radio were set up below the summit to avoid interfering with the fire watch tower. #AmateurRadio
Having spent my working life in #electronics, I'm the one in our family with the skills to fix anything electrical that breaks. In this case, Christmas tree lights that were chewed by a cat, then run over by a robovac! I saved my daughter from having to buy a new set with #solder and #heatshrink.
December 24, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Having spent my working life in #electronics, I'm the one in our family with the skills to fix anything electrical that breaks. In this case, Christmas tree lights that were chewed by a cat, then run over by a robovac! I saved my daughter from having to buy a new set with #solder and #heatshrink.
We have king parrots visit us frequently at our home on the north edge of Melbourne. Beautiful, if a bit sassy!
December 11, 2024 at 11:47 PM
We have king parrots visit us frequently at our home on the north edge of Melbourne. Beautiful, if a bit sassy!