Historically interesting amateur radio from 1969.
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| Hugh Milburn, who was active on Heard Island in 1969 as VKØHM, paid a visit to Expedition Leader Bob Schmieder. Hugh is one of a handfull of people who have had the extraordinary experience of visiting and working on Heard Island. He was there nearly 50 years ago. Bob’s previous visit was a mere 20 years ago. | ||||
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| The ANARE site is reclaimed by the elements. (Upper row) 1947, 1969. (Lower row) 1997, 2012. | ||||
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Hugh recounted the circumstances of his work at the ANARE station, at Atlas Cove:
My stay there was not for DX of course, but driven by the Cold War when there was a strong interest in knowing the size and shape of the…
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Amateur Radio News from Jon Stow, G4MCU 