The Shack is a Mess But I’m ReConfiguring It

It’s been a while. I’ve been so busy creating and working on my businesses that I’ve not been in the shack much but I have enjoyed a few sessions on the HHH Net which is always great. Especially hearing that big signal from Chuck all the way over here in Oz.

I’ve purchased myself a new iMac for the shack and converted the old iMac over to Windows 10. Interesting that the RAM management of the latest Mac OS is so crap for old iMacs that windows 10 runs HEAPS faster on them. I do remember a time when Macs were all about utility. The new one is at least in my fave colour. Many of you will recognise the theme of my qsl card being used as wallpaper.

QSL card theme expanded to wallpaper

I’ve also been very busy with my other new purchase, affectionately known as TiKy. I’ve been creating a few YouTube videos featuring her.

See it at Fly Like a Girl – Fearless and Fabulous on YouTube

My work on my Drone Services Company is also proceeding nicely. We recently did some reporting on a civil works project that we used as a kind of case study at www.skyspec.com.au/civil-works/

Soon I’ll begin the repairs on my vintage radio equipment and bring that back into the shack

These are Johnson Viking Ranger II
Hamarlaund HQ170
Drake TR4C

Bio

G’day

I first became involved in HF radio at the age of 16 when I sat for my 3rd class certificate in radio telephony (coast guard). I then became active in the CB scene of the late 70’s. I built my own 4 element cubical quad and other antennas at that time.

In 1979 I first attempted to study for my novice amateur operators license- unfortunately life intervened and I never did complete it.

I later became involved in HF radio via my role as a remote area 4wd tour operator, which rekindled my interest.

I completed my foundation license in July 2008 and was on the air as an amateur radio operator at last. Since then I’ve completed standard call (VK4MDX) and finally Advanced (VK4KIM / VK2KMI).
Details of my equipment etc are available from the links below.

I, once again run a business specialising in remote area 4wd tag-along tours and driver training particularly 4WD, off-road, particularly for mining and exploration. I also conduct towing training, teaching people to tow vans and trailers for work and recreation.

I’m a keen competition glider pilot and GA pilot. My other interests are 4wding, soaring and photography, human rights, technology.