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Jonboy [Jonathan] Walton - VK4CY
A History of Navy and Amateur Radio
Greetings from 'down-under'.
Due to changes in daily routines, this "Home Page" and the "Latest DX News" pages will be updated weekly on Wednesdays at 06:00 Zulu until further notice.
Request from Aiden Wadman - does anyone have a full length photograph of the MT "Ardtaraig"?. Vessel owned and operated by Trident Tankers, a subsidery of P & O Bulk
circa the 1967-1971 period. I could use a couple more too plus even photographs of her sisters "Ardlui" ; Ardshiel" and "Ardvar". Please contact me via the address below. Thank you in advance.
[Info. Aiden Wadman and VK4CY 08JUNE2009 ]
Serious consideration by VK4CY & VK4RV is being given to a PSK31 beacon - more anon.
[Info. VK4CY 24JUNE.2009]
For those in the South Eastern Qld. and Northern NSW region, please note the following regarding the VK4RSS 70cms IRLP Repeater.
VK4RSS - 438.575 - IRLP Node # 6215
VK4RSS is owned and operated by VK4RV/VK4FJAR, ably assisted by VK4DW. Station sited at Ocean View near Mt.Mee and has an excellant
coverage over the SouthEast Queensland region especially in a North/South run. For further information contact VK4RV via my current link.
PROGRAMS THAT CAN BE HEARD ON VK4RSS 438.575 Negative off set.
Mondays
- Q5 Education Hour (30 minute segment) @ 2000hrs Local Time (1000hrs UTC)
Tuesdays
- TWIAR Special OR Amsat Net @ 2000hrs Local Time (1000hrs UTC)
Wednesdays
- ICQ Podcast OR Practical AR Podcast @ 2000hrs Local Time (1000hrs UTC)
Thursdays
- Solder Smoke @ 2000hrs Local Time (1000hrs UTC)
Fridays
- RSGB News @ 2000hrs Local Time (1000hrs UTC)
Sundays
- WIA Broadcasts @ 0900 Local Time (2200 UTC Saturday)
Any SWL reports on this repeater please forward via the enquires E-mail facility listed below - thank you in advance.
[Info. VK4RV 28MAY2009]
NB - at the end of each broadcast session an automatic callback is taken. YOUR input would really be appreciated. Thank You.
[Request by VK4CY pp VK4RV 27JUNE.2009]
A big thank you to the following for additional data and information: G1JWL, G2FSR, G3NAI, G6MSY, GW4PCX, K4AHU, KI4MTZ, VK2FLY, VK4AP, VK4RV,
VK4EPR, VK4FJAR, W3HQ, W7EXY & W7EXY[2nd opr. Kaye], plus Alan Dean, Dusan & Lilly Babich, Lyle Stacpoole,,
Paul & Patrice Saunders, etc
Happydaze Jon VK4CY - 30th June 2009.
"VK4CY"
Jon VK4CY Ex G3PLQ etc. photo. circa 2007 by Brian Alexander
Resume
Creoso i Operator Jonbach [Jonathan] Walton VK4CY currently located at Woorim, Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia, [IOTA OC001] - GL QG62ow.
Ex G3PLQ, VK2AFD, VK2CFD, VK4CFD & associated /MM's. Was /MM Opr from 1955-1991 plus shoreside operator with GKA, GLD, VIB, VIS, VIT. Was AMSA GMDSS Radio Inspector based Brisbane from 1994-2001. Now retired.
Holder of UK PMG 1st Class. Certificate, Australian General Certificate, Australian GMDSS Certificate, UK BOT Radar Maintenance Certificate plus associated STCW Certificates which has been superceded owing to demise
of Radio Officers, Operators with the advent of the GMDSS system. Validation of the UK and Australian General Certificates are valid until further notice - validation received when operating at UK Maritime Coast Station
[Portisheadradio]. Valid and Current Radio Amateur Certificate for operation as VK4CY is also held.
Current Station - VoIP + 2m/70cms handheld also operable from /M with small vehicle 2m/70cms whip, Yaesu FT847 on 6m/2m & 70cms with discone.
Remote station is 90% completed.[see "Gallery # 4" for latest pictures] It consists of a Ten-Tec OMNI-VII [link approx 35 Km] on 160m-6m with a 400w amplifier & 9el LP, 6m Yagi, GAP vertical plus BWD dipoles etc -
plus a 137KHz transmitter project for experimental VLF purposes in conjunction with VK4RV & VK4AP.
Enjoy this website and please be aware it is constantly being updated.
73 & good DX'ing from 'downunder'
Happydaze
QTHR - QSL's via PO Box 508 Bribie Island Qld. 4507 Australia.
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