Inspired by Graeme, VK3CDO’s inspiring talk about field operation equipment, Peter, VK3TPM joined him for an activity at Mount Macedon on Sunday.
The weather was perfect for a day out. We both brought our folding chairs and tables. Peter brought a tent in case the weather turned. Graeme used a very nice MA-12 vertical antenna which was easy to set up and worked well. Peter strung up an end fed but had problems tuning it to either 40 or 20m.
Graeme operated a low cost, uSDX QRP radio with just the internal battery and easily made a contact.
We both brought small metho stoves which worked very well for cups of coffee & tea. Later we each cooked up a lunch. Graeme went for gourmet sausages while Peter tried a freeze dried meal which was very nice.
Peter kept John “lofty” Wiseman’s excellent survival handbook at hand but luckily there were no emergencies requiring reference to it.
We look forward to even more ambitious outings in the future.