Ever wondered what it’s like to run portable from Antarctica? Paul VK0PD has been operating a amateur radio station from Casey Station since March 2021. In this video I catch up with Paul and discuss what it’s like to operate in such harsh environments, the DX contacts he’s enjoyed so far and what his interests are in ham radio.
VKFF-0571 is also a qualifying WWFF park at Casey Station which has become a rarity for those chasing and Paul using VK0PD is activating this where he can.
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📻–Radios–📻
Icom IC-7300:
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Icom IC-9700:
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📶–Antennas–📶
DX Commander ABV (HF):
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Diamond V-2000 vertical (6m/2m/70cm):
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–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
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Yaesu G-1000DXA rotator:
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Tigertronics Signalink USB:
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BG7TBL GPSDO module:
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📷–Camera/Studio Gear–📷
Canon M50 w/15-45mm:
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Blue Yeti Microphone:
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