WWFF Activation Mount Painter Nature Reserve VKFF-0853

As had time off work decided to activate a local WWFF park. I picked Mount Painter VKFF-0853 as it is only a few minutes drive from home, and only needed another 8 contacts to complete the 44 needed for WWFF.

As per previous activations parked off Coulter Drive in Cook and walked up the hill into the park.

Some good views over Belconnen to the North.

Reached the saddle before Mount Painter itself. Didn't climb it today as a bit warm.

As per other activations used a seat at the saddle for squid pole, radio and operator support. Black Mountain and Telstra Tower behind.

Shack on the seat. Set my FT-857D to about 30 W output.

Got on 40 m and spotted myself on ParksnPeaks. Appeared to be the only park activator on. Usual park hunters called.

VK3SQ Geoff
VK2JDR David
VK2EXA Greg
VK2IO Gerard
VK2NP Cliff
VK3ZPF Peter
VK2GKA Karl

Tried 20 m. Worked

VK4TJ John
VK3ZPF Peter
VK4RF/VK4HA Rick
VK5PAS Paul
VK3GGG/VK3PMG Mick

Saw a spot for VK2YK/p Adam in VKFF-1399 Worimi State Conservation Area on 40 m, so returned there to get him for a park to park contact.

Stayed on 40 m and worked the following hunters

VK2PKT Keith
VK2HHA Dennis
VK2YW John
VK4SYD Rob
VK2IFT John
VK3UH Ken

As getting close to lunch time, warming up, and had more than enough contacts, packed up and headed home for lunch.