Darwin Amateur Radio Club - DARC - VK8DA

01/10/2024

Tonight is DARC meeting at 7:00 pm
The Yaesu FT-710 will be in operation
look forward to seeing you all there

06/09/2024

Thanks again to the members who participated in the RD Contest this year. Enjoy

24/08/2024

Looking forward to this. This go today with the New Radio Releases

✨The Long-Awaited IC-7760 (Formerly X60) Product Information Just Released! ✨
After much anticipation, Icom has officially released the IC-7760 – the 200 W HF/50 MHz transceiver that radio enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting for!

✨ Key Features ✨
◾️ Ultimate Flexibility: Full control head with a separate RF deck for greater installation flexibility¹
◾️ In-House Remote Operation: Supports in-house remote operation through a wired LAN¹
◾️ Dual Display: 7-inch wide and 2.4-inch, with touch screen operation
◾️ Unmatched Performance: DIGI-SEL and the preamp can work at the same time
◾️ Advanced Technology: Powered by RF direct sampling with FPGA processing for precision
◾️ 200W full power and full duty²
◾️ Crystal-Clear Signals: DPD (Digital Pre-Distortion) for excellent IMD characteristics and clean transmitted signals

¹ Network setup dependent
² 1-hour continuous transmission with 100–200V AC at 25℃

The IC-7760 is the evolution of the long-awaited X60, and it's officially revealed. This is the transceiver you've been waiting for – and it’s ready to take your amateur radio experience to new heights!

For more information, please visit:
- icomjapan.com/r/hamfair2024/
- https://www.icomjapan.com/news/4187/

19/02/2024

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16/11/2023

Anyone up for a QSO on 6m. Just built a 1/4 wave Vertical for 50Mhz for some local contacts. Almost zero SWR across the whole band. Chopped up an old 11mt vertical, a little spit and polish and up she went. de VK8DNT

12/06/2023

A great day was had out at Lambells Lagoon Conservation Area. Dominic & Jeff went out and activated the park as part of the POTA program. Dominic made his first Park activation with 16 contacts across Australia. Well done Dominic