VK2TRF MAD MAY- DAY
May 1 @ 8:00 am - May 4 @ 5:00 pm
VK2TRF Jack has suggested he will be in Byron Bay first week MAY. Will be going to maybe Point Vista. 3 watts 13cm – 7watts 6cm -5 watts 3cm and maybe 24 GHz.
Hi all,
here is my MAD MAY schedule…
| Date | Time | Details | Location | Latitude Longitude |
| 1/5/26 | 0930-1330 | µwave QRV | Vista Point | -30.135498 152.431994 |
| 2/2/26 | OK to 1200 | µwave QRV | Byron Bay hinterlands | TBA |
| 3/5/26 | 1100-1400 | µwave QRV | Kamarun Lookout | -28.156036 153.123465 |
| 4/5/26 | 1300-1500 | µwave QRV | North Brother | -31.657882 152.777850 |
| Frequencies | 2301.1MHz | 5760.1MHz | 10368.1MHz | 24048.1MHz |
| Equipment | 3w Kuhne | 7w Kuhne | 5w Kuhne | 1w Kuhne |
| Antenna | 20dBi offset | 27dBi offset | 33dBi offset | 15dBi horn or 40dBi offset |
I will be listening on the local VHF repeaters while travelling and using 146.5MHz for µwave liaison. Happy to have a coffee with any hams along the way.
Also available on voice or text on 0418 438 205 also using 146.5MHz
Next Meeting "TOPIC 24GHz Easy Microwave builds" Wednesday 25th March.2026 Chermside Library Confirmed/Teams Donate your CANS/Bottles. Please contact Jason for TEAMS entry Information . VK4RTT QRP 144.440MHz and 50.285MHz, modes - CW, OOW , PI4, Q65. from QG62MO for testing. BREAKING NEWS."VK4RBB under repair"4th Wednesday of the month.