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06/06/2026

It was great to attend my first today. I went to the Oxley and District Amateur Radio Club 50th anniversary field day at Wauchope (inland from Port Macquarie). It’s also running Sunday. I was amazed to walk into a full room that was buzzing. I picked up some new kit from retailers and a pre loved bargain. I also had an awesome steak sandwich! And I met a few of my OTA POTA buddies. I’m happy! Thanks and well done to all.

06/06/2026

I am doing a quick spot and will be on soon. AU-7709 Pine Creek State Forest, NSW Coffs Coast.

I am at Pine Creek State Forest, AU-7709, on the NSW Coffs Coast, today, Saturday, 6 June 25, 0530 to 0645 UTC, 40m and 15m phone. I will spot on POTA.app and PnP. 6 June 2026

04/06/2026

I had some correspondence with RT Systems this week concerning the future of their software on Mac, after receiving a system message. They assured me they’re updating it and it will continue to work. Here’s the correspondence:

https://andrewwoodward.net/2026/06/05/update-from-rt-systems-regarding-their-updating-of-mac-software-amateurradio-hamradio/

I received an email from RT Systems last week regarding an update to their software. I didn’t know if it applied to the software of theirs that I own. I was also getting a message on my Mac from Ap…

31/05/2026

Twilight quick POTA from au-9854, Boambee Beach at Coffs 0730 to 0830 utc Sunday 31 May 2026. .

30/05/2026

It’s great to get a mention in Amateur Radio Weekly.

https://hamweekly.com/archive/issues/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-423.html

30/05/2026

I thought today's spot wasn't going to be successful. It was! I've also updated my original post with some photos. Post: https://bit.ly/4wZ6qDk

30/05/2026

Today I am at the Never Never State Forest (AU-7739), bordering the World Heritage Listed Dorrigo National Park on the north coast of the state of the New South Wales.

The Never Never State Forest is inland from Coffs Harbour and at the foothills of the Dorrigo Plateau and in what’s known as The Promised Land at Glennifer.

I am on the perimeter of the forest using an Icom IC-7300 and JPC-12 at 10 watts.

Between 0445 and 0645 UTZ today, Saturday 30 May 2026, I will be on 15 and 40 metres, trying FT8 FreeDV and D-Star REF030C.

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27/05/2026

There’s plenty happening in the Apple amateur radio land with some great new and updated apps across Mac, iPhone, iPad, AppleTV and Watch

Discover the best ham radio apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad! Explore features, pricing, and insights for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

24/05/2026

Thanks to Cale, K4HCK, for the shout out on Weekly DXLook

https://hamweekly.com/archive/issues/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-422.html

23/05/2026

I heard a recent discussion on the MacGeekGab ( #1142@49m) about remote access between the myriad of devices and platforms that are a part of today’s tech life. I’ve played with various things over …