DX Report 19th December 2018

another opening to ZL yesterday from VK2, on 2metres  and FM broadcast band across Tasman Sea.
ZL2WHO beacons heard into Sydney and Newcastle areas. Interestingly, Hepburn didnt predict much tropo for the day.
For the day before (18th December) good opening  on 2metres between VK4 and VK5 a few contacts.

some new beacons

VK1RSB   Canberra

144.410     On-air, temporary vertical antenna  (FSK)

432.410     constructed , awaiting installation   (FSK)

1296.410   constructed , awaiting installation   (direct CW)

Dual "big wheels" horizontal antennas planned will be used for all 3 x bands.

 

VK2RSF   Nimmitabel

144.414    On-air

432.414    On-air

1296.414  planned 

of most interest to me is the  23cm beacons, these will be good for test references from Sydney.