24/08/2024
Participating in the ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ that commemorates the Amateurs who died during World War II and is designed to encourage friendly participation, the Contest was held on the 17th and 18th of August 2024 and was an unforgettable experience for Michael Nedic (๐๐๐๐๐) operating as VL5X as the AREG portable contest station.
Setting up a portable station near the township of Dublin, 50km north of Adelaide was a labour of loveโfrom hoisting the antenna's to setting up all the equipment. The thrill of connecting with others across Australia and New Zealand, especially on such a significant occasion, reminded me of why Iโm so passionate about Amateur radio. The entire setup, from the ground up, felt like second nature. I could do this every dayโit's more than a hobby.
Being part of this event allowed me to honor the past while celebrating my love for radio.