DXCC up to 80!

In the last month I've managed to add MACAO, LATVIA, QATAR, PORTUGAL and LUXEMBOURG  to the list of DXCC locations.  This brings the total to 80. All via FT-8, using the Mag-Loop from the balcony.

RS-BA1 v2 - Version 2.30

If you have undertaken the firmware upgrade on your IC-7300, to version 1.40 (released on 26 Feb 2021) and you also connect to it with the Icom Remote Control software, then I recommend you also update the RS-BA1 v2 software to version 2.30 (released 5 March 2021) .

To take advantage of the updates you will need to go into 'Connect Set' and change the Model to 'IC-7300 (Ver1.40 -)'.  

Changes from Version 2.21

•  Supports the improved Scope function of the following models.
• - IC-705 with firmware version 1.24
• - IC-7300 with firmware version 1.40
• - IC-9700 with firmware version 1.30
•  A popup screen that displays when SPAN or EDGE change is added.

 Both the update on the IC-7300 and to the RS-BA v2 are, in my opinion, worth doing!

Kakadu Scenic Flight

Chris and I received our third set of Territory Passes ($200 each) last week and decided to head east.  We drove to Kakadu (about 250km), booked in for two nights at Jabiru  and did a scenic flight this morning.  

This is the best way to see Jim Jim Falls, along with other waterfalls and spectacular scenery.  

 APRS via  the phone (ARPSdroid)