I have now received all of the logs for the 2017 VKFF Team Championship. All amateurs who took part in the event as activators have now received a participation certificate via email. The certificate features a photograph of the Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia, from Point Ann.
The winners are as follows……
FOUNDATION SECTION.
‘Team Onka’ comprising Mike VK5FMWW and Larry VK5FLHR.
They will receive a $50.00 voucher kindly donated by Pages of Cobram and a winenrs certificate each.
The certificate features a photograph of Bluff Knoll in the Stirling Range National Park, Western Australia.
QRP SECTION.
‘Special K’s’ comprising Les VK5KLV and Peter VK5KPR.
They will receive a WSPRLite kindly donated by SOTABEAMS, and a winners certificate each.
The certificate features a photograph of Elephant Rocks in the William Bay National Park, Western Australia.
2 ops/single tx/40 & 80m/wire antenna/100w or less
‘The Walkie Talkies’ comprising Marija VK5FMAZ and Paul VK5PAS.
They will receive a glass etched trophy each and a winners certificate each.
The certificate features a photograph of Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria.
Overall winners.
‘The Walkie Talkies’ comprising Marija VK5FMAZ and Paul VK5PAS.
They will receive a glass etched trophy each and a winners certificate each.
The certificate features a photograph of Russell Falls in the Mount Field National Park, Tasmania.
Thanks to everyone who took part in the event, both activators and hunters. The following teams took part:-
- ‘The VK4WIPeouts’ comprising Mark VK4SMA and Murray VK4MWB.
- ‘Team Kookaburra’ comprising Mick VK3GGG and Tony VK3XV.
- ”Team Onka” comprising Mike VK5FMWW and Larry VK5FLHR.
- ‘The Walkie Talkies’ comprising Paul VK5PAS and Marija VK5FMAZ.
- “Penguin Pirates” comprising Hans VK6XN and Phil VK6ADF.
- “The 2 Robbies” comprising Rob VK4AAC and Rob VK4FFAB.
And many thanks to all the sponsors of the event – SOTABEAMS, Pages of Cobram, and those donated some $$$$. Your involvement is greatly appreciated.
Next years event will be held on Sunday 21st October 2018. There will be some changes to the event, making it fairer for the VK6 activators.
More information on the 2017 VKFF Team Championship can be found at….
VK5PAS 
Congrats to ‘The Walkie Talkies,’ Paul and Marija!
Hi Mike,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. This is a fun day and is quite popular here in VK. Band conditions were very challenging at times, but it was terrific to be out and about in the fresh air.
73,
Paul VK5PAS
Well done to you all!
Hope to be able to get in on the action next time around!
Chris
VK5FR/VK4FR
Hi Chris,
The weekend is a lot of fun. Look forward to you hopefully being part of a team next year.
Cheers,
Paul VK5PAS.