MADs

Every so often here in Victoria (VK3) we have Microwave Activity Days otherwise known as MADs. These usually ad-hoc, but sometimes planned events, are where amateur radio operators passionate about microwave communications find themselves on hilltops working other like-minded amateurs. It’s an event where microwave enthusiasts can put their gear through its paces. This video will give you an insight into MADs and the Australia-wide VHF UHF contest that happens 3 times a year.
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00:10 | Introduction
01:46 | What bands are used for a MAD?
02:10 | Qualification needed to participate in a MAD?
02:32 | VHF UHF Contest
03:36 | Difference between a MAD and a contest
04:52 | Icom IC-905
06:05 | Portable RF microwave considerations
07:00 | DC Power considerations
07:48 | How to get involved
08:39 | Why MADs?

[@nikpresservk3ba779]

This is bang on!!! Well done Andrew!!!! 🙂

[@VK3FS]

You feature in it Nik 😂

[@AdamSWL]

Very good video Andrew!
Beautiful camera work and scenery.

[@VK3FS]

Central Victoria is a nice part of the world, adn you can't beat a drone shot to set up a location. Thanks Adam.

[@vk4uh96]

Another great presentation out of the 3FS stable! here in VK4 we do actually produce an annual calendar of all the MAD events , curtesy of Scott VK4CZ, which interlace the dates with the FD’s and other significant radio events. We think a bit of prior planning improves the turn-out rate on MADs VK4UH

[@VK3FS]

Thanks Kevin. Yes, we here in VK3 try and fall in line with Scott's handywork. We have a tendency to add more to it as the locals get restless.

[@nikpresservk3ba779]

A MAD is a great excuse to regularly (monthly) get your uWave gear out for an arvo play, instead of just the three weekends of the year. Use it or lose it!

[@oz1iom]

I love your videos They are always exciting and educational

[@VK3FS]

Thank you. 😊

[@VK3NFI]

23 2.4 5 ready to go from Latrobe Valley, Confirmed can work all bands to Melbourne

[@VK3FS]

Hi Dean. Hope to work you on the next MAD. Come up on 439 or 1294 FM if yo csn.

[@vkamateur]

Quite MAD really 😉

[@VK3FS]

Yes.

[@luciandamian5955]

Very Nice! 73 de YO8SSB

[@VK3FS]

Thank you very much!