After stopping overnight at Jindabyne continued my way home, stopping to activate Nimmo Nature Reserve VKFF-2685 mid morning. I have done this park before. Its about 40 km North of Jindabyne. Drove along Eucumbene Rd and turned off onto Nimmo Rd. After crossing the Eucumbene river took a track off on the left to the park gate. Parked nearby and hopped over the fence into the park.
As the road is locked off figured could set up on the road. Carried the table, chair and radio gear in and set up on the road in some shade.
Looking back the other way
Checked the SWR on 40m, okay, maybe resonant a little high in the band but not bad. Probably some loading from nearby branches.
Shack on the table.
As per last activation here absolutely no mobile signal... In fact did not get back into range until well away from the park. It is at the bottom of the Eucumbene river valley and not good for mobiles.
So just called on 7.144 and hope for the best. Luckily first contact VK2IO Gerard able to spot me so able to get a few park hunters. Worked after Gerard prior to UTC rollover
VK5HAA, VK3ANL, VK3PF
After UTC rollover
VK2IO, VK4CZ, VK3PF, VK3ANL, VK4SMA, VK3FIMD, VK3ZPF, VK3BBB, VK2CCP
Most were low down with lots of QSB, band not that great.
A park to park with VK1CT Chris in VKFF-0836 Callum Brae Nature Reserve. Very weak but got him okay.
Packed up and continued on to Cooma for lunch. Some shots of the Eucumbene River bridge
Looking North from the bridge. This is not in the park.
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