Here is my log of contacts with operators in the 20 parks located along the Murray River. Four contacts were from portable locations,  all in Parks, the remainder were from my home station and only one contact was made using CW (morse code) from my home station using my second call (VK5PF) (thanks Warren, VK3BYD). I want to improve my number of cw contacts! The first contact, on 16th July 2013, was with Larry, VK5LY/3, now sadly deceased.

I am pleased to gain the award and it represents many great memories. A special thanks to those who have activated the parks making the award possible.

This certificate recognises 44 contacts made by me with operators in 44 parks. That is, the contacts were made while we were all portable. Thanks to the other park operators who make these contacts possible.

Here is my certificate for making contacts with amateur radio operators in 308 parks. It was a lot of fun and hard work on occasions as band conditions have deteriorated.

Here is my latest certificate for hunting references – slowly!

I am pleased to display my latest certificate for ten park to park contacts. VK2IO/P was chased three times: thanks Gerard but also thanks to the other intrepid park operators.

VK5BJE Sapphire award 2015

VK5BJE Hunter Honour Roll 100 2015

VK5BJE Hunter Honour Roll 125 2015

Some more awards: ‘virtual wall-paper’ but I am pleased to receive them. They represent a lot of contacts, great fun and ‘virtual’ visits to lots of parks.

WWFF Hunter Certificate for working 132 references

My certificate for working 132 references came today. I am pleased to reach this milestone.

vk5bje-diploma-occff-hunter

I was pleased to be awarded the OCCFF certificate for working seven DXCC entities, in my case all VK call areas. Thanks to all concerned for a most attractive certificate.

DXFF-3 References

Another small step in the journey. This certificate, which arrived in January 2015, recognises that I have activated three DXCC entities.