Monthly Archives: June 2013

Mt. St. Leonard VK3/VC-006 Revisited

Posted on June 17, 2013 by vk3yy

Mt. St. Leonard is an easily accessible summit to the north of Healesville.  From the car parking area on Road 10, which branches off Monda Rd, it is a short 1.2km steep walk to the summit.  Last time I was … Continue reading →

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Talbot Peak SOTA VK3-VT010

Posted on June 10, 2013 by vk3yy

Long weekend weather was looking great, so thought that this might be the last chance to easily activate one of the higher SOTA peaks.  Talbot Peak, VK3-VT010 is on the Alpine Walking Track and worth 10 points. Kevin, VK3KAB had … Continue reading →

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Mt Dandenong, VK3/VC025 SOTA Last Minute Activation

Posted on June 8, 2013 by vk3yy

It was a soggy Sunday in Melbourne and had decided against going out with a radio on a mountain although Peter, VK3ZPF and Kevin, VK3KAB had headed out to Toorongo Range and Spion Kopje respectively.  Had had some second thoughts … Continue reading →

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New Car – with some SOTA influence

Posted on June 2, 2013 by vk3yy

The 2WD Ford Territory was getting a bit long in the tooth and although it has been a great car that has been economical to maintain, it is a little on the thirsty side.  Recently on a SOTA trip, a … Continue reading →

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