SATUDAY 27th OCTOBER 2018 0000 UTC - 2359 UTC
The 2018 event was held on Saturday 27th October 2018 from 0000 UTC - 2359 UTC.
Sponsors
This years sponsors include Pages of Cobram (Peter VK3FPSR) and Future Systems. Thanks also to those who have donated $$$ towards trophies. Without your support, the trophies would not be possible.
RESULTS - 2018
The 2018 VKFF Team Championship took place on Saturday 27th October 2018. This was the third year that the event had been held. The aim was to promote the World Wide Flora Fauna (WWFF) program.
In 2018 a total of 6 teams took part.
The following teams took part during the 2018 team event.....
In 2018 a total of 6 teams took part.
The following teams took part during the 2018 team event.....
- 'The VK4WIPeouts' - Mark VK4SMA and Murray VK4MWB.
- 'Voices of the Gulf' - Les VK5KLV and Steve VK5MSD.
- 'The Walky Talkies' - Paul VK5PAS and Marija VK5FMAZ.
- 'The Gooseberry Hillbillies' - Hans VK6XN and Phil VK6ADF.
- 'The BallaRats' - Peter VK3PF and Allen VK3ARH.
- 'Central Coast Lightning Bolts' - Gerard VK2IO and Alan VK2MG.
A breakdown of contacts for each team is as follows.....
- 'The VK4Wipeouts' - 76 QSOs
- 'Voices of the Gulf' - 31 QSOs
- 'The Walkie Talkies' - 122 QSOs
- ''The Gooseberry Hillbillies' - 68 QSOs
- 'The BallaRats' - 36 QSOs
- 'Central Coast Lightning Bolts' - 85 QSOs
Each amateur who participated as an activator in the event received a participation certificate which features a photograph of the Yarra Ranges National Park in Victoria (photo taken by VK5PAS).
Winners - General section
The winner of this section was 'The VK4 Wipeouts', comprising Mark VK4SMA & Murray VK4MWB.
They will each receive a glass etched trophy and a winners certificate which features a photo of the Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park taken by VK5PAS.
They will each receive a glass etched trophy and a winners certificate which features a photo of the Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park taken by VK5PAS.
Winners - Two ops/single tx/40m & 80m/wire antenna/100 w or less
The winner of this section was 'The Walkie Talkies, comprising Marija VK5FMAZ and Paul VK5PAS.
They will each receive a glass etched trophy and a winners certificate featuring a photograph in the Cathedral Range State Park, taken by VK5PAS.
They will each receive a glass etched trophy and a winners certificate featuring a photograph in the Cathedral Range State Park, taken by VK5PAS.
Winners - QRP section
The winner of this section was the 'Central Coast Lightning', comprising Gerard VK2IO & Alan VK2MG.
They will receive a Comet GP-3 fibreglass High Gain dual band base antenna, kindly donated by Future Systems, and a copy of Fred Swainston's (VK3DAC) 'Radio Theory Handbook for Amateur Operators' donated by Paul VK5PAS. And also a certificate, featuring a photograph of a pelican taken by VK5PAS.
They will receive a Comet GP-3 fibreglass High Gain dual band base antenna, kindly donated by Future Systems, and a copy of Fred Swainston's (VK3DAC) 'Radio Theory Handbook for Amateur Operators' donated by Paul VK5PAS. And also a certificate, featuring a photograph of a pelican taken by VK5PAS.
2018 Sections and Prizes
General section
This section is open to all bands and all modes (subject to WWFF/VKFF rules).
The trophies will be provided through the kind donation of $100.00 provided by a VK3 who wishes to remain anonymous.
The trophies will be provided through the kind donation of $100.00 provided by a VK3 who wishes to remain anonymous.
Two ops/single transceiver/40m & 80m/wire antenna/100 watts or less
This section is limited to 2 operators, using a single transceiver, on the 40m and 80m bands, using wire antennas, and using 100 watts output or less.
The winners of this section will each receive a glass etched trophy, and a certificate each.
The trophies will be provided through the kind donation of $100.00, provided by a VK5 who wishes to remain anonymous.
The winners of this section will each receive a glass etched trophy, and a certificate each.
The trophies will be provided through the kind donation of $100.00, provided by a VK5 who wishes to remain anonymous.
QRP
This section is limited to a power output of no greater than 5 watts.
The winners will receive a Comet GP-3 fibreglass High Gain dual band base antenna, kindly donated by Future Systems, and a copy of Fred Swainston's (VK3DAC) 'Radio Theory Handbook for Amateur Operators' donated by Paul VK5PAS.
The winners will receive a Comet GP-3 fibreglass High Gain dual band base antenna, kindly donated by Future Systems, and a copy of Fred Swainston's (VK3DAC) 'Radio Theory Handbook for Amateur Operators' donated by Paul VK5PAS.
Foundation
This section is limited to teams of Foundation licence holders only.
The winners will receive a $25.00 voucher, kindly donated by Peter VK3FPSR from Pages of Cobram, and a certificate each.
The winners will receive a $25.00 voucher, kindly donated by Peter VK3FPSR from Pages of Cobram, and a certificate each.
All other activator entrants
All other activator entrants will receive a participation certificate.