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WICEN Technical Projects

Recent Technical Projects and Standards

Coaxial Folded Dipole Antenna

Many would be familiar with the traditional folded dipole made from tubing or wire, and possibly the lightweight version made from 300 ohm ribbon cable. The above versions need some sort of matching to enable use at 50 ohms. Awkward you say! I would agree!

Anderson PowerPole for 12V DC

WICEN (NSW) has adopted the Anderson PowerPole as its standard 12V DC Power Connector for all operations and installations. The connector ratings adopted by WICEN are rated at 30A and 75A. They are small, easy to terminate (either by crimping or soldering), and inexpensive.

WICEN Frequencies

The following frequencies are allocated on a national basis for WICEN use. As with all assignments within amateur bands, the actual frequency used on any particular occasion is +/- QRM.

WICEN (NSW and ACT) Repeaters

WICEN (NSW) and WICEN (ACT) maintain a number of fixed and portable repeaters in NSW and the ACT. As with all repeaters in the amateur service, they are available for use by other amateurs. However, WICEN does request that during WICEN operations, other traffic is minimised so as not to impact on the safety of the WICEN operation.