The VK5 National & Conservation Parks Award

This is a new Award I have initiated with the sponsorship of the Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society (AHARS).

The Award promotes portable activity from South Australia's 21 x National Parks and 262 x Conservation Parks.


The Award is open to:-

  • Activators
  • Hunters
  • SWL's

There are 5 levels:- 


  • Bronze (10 points)
  • Silver (20 points)
  • Gold  (35 points)
  • Platinum (50 points)
  • Diamond (70 points)


Certificates are issued for working a certain number of stations at Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Platinum level (as above).  


A glass etched trophy & certificate is issued for stations who reach Diamond level.

Thankyou

Thankyou to Tony VK3VTH, and Peter VK3ZPF, who I consulted during the compilation of this Award.  Both are involved in the highly successful & long running, Keith Roget Memorial National Parks Award in Victoria.

Park to Park certificates

Certificates are issued to those Activators operating portable in a park who make contact with another Activator operating in a park.


Points from your activation are combined with the points from the other activation.  e.g. you operate from a National Park (worth 2 points) and make contact with someone in a Conservation Park (worth 1 point).  Add your 2 points for the NP with the 1 point for the CP.  A total of 3 points.


There are 5 levels:-


  • Bronze (10 points)
  • Silver (15 points)
  • Gold  (20 points)
  • Platinum (40 points)
  • Diamond (50 points)

Unique Parks

Certificates are issued for operating from / making contact with / logging unique (or different) parks.


There are 5 levels for National Parks:-


  • Bronze (5 unique/different National Parks)
  • Silver (7 unique/different National Parks)
  • Gold  (10 unique/different National Parks)
  • Platinum (15 unique/different National Parks)
  • Diamond (21 unique/different National Parks)



There are 5 levels for Conservation Parks:-


  • Bronze (25 unique/different Conservation Parks)
  • Silver (50 unique/different Conservation Parks)
  • Gold  (100 unique/different Conservation Parks)
  • Platinum (150 unique/different Conservation Parks)
  • Diamond (262 unique/different Conservation Parks)

Award rules & guidelines

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Suggested frequency on 40m

As the majority of contacts are probably going to be made on 40m, may I suggest that a starting point (or a calling frequency) is….. 
7.100 mhz.  
On 40m, 7.090 mhz seems to have become the frequency of choice for SOTA activations, so lets try to leave that free for them.

Join the VK5 Nat & Cons Parks Yahoo Group

Keep up to date with all the latest information re the award, including intended activations, by joining the Yahoo Group.

Parks map

Please feel free to download the PDF file below which is a map of South Australia showing all the Protected Areas including National Parks and Conservation Parks.
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ParksnPeaks 

Allen, VK3HRA, has created a superb spotting and alert program called parksnpeaks.
It will allow you to spot (current activity) the following:-


  • QRP
  • KRMNPA
  • VK5 Parks
  • WWFF
  • Portable
  • Pedestrian
  • Field Day


The program also allows you to add a new VK alert of proposed activity.


There is also a list of VK5 activator blogs; various VK groups websites e.g. VK5 Parks, KRMNPA; various links to interesting websites, & APRS locations for amateurs.

So if you do intend to activate a VK5 park, then not only place your details on the VK5 Parks Yahoo group, but also place an Alert on parksnpeaks.  It is a GREAT tool !


You can go to the site by clicking on the link below….

Some tips.

  1. Do not reply on Google maps.  Not all Conservation Parks are shown. Try the following:-     #  Mapcarta.                                                                                                                                                #  Protected Planet                                                                                                                                #  Geoview
  2. Sadly, do not rely on the DEWNR website.  It is not accurate, nor complete. 
  3. Before doing an activation, add an Alert to parksnpeaks.
  4. Before doing an activation, place a message on the VK5 Parks Yahoo group.  The more people know that you are going to be in the park, the more contacts you are likely to end up with in your log.

Some audio files you may find interesting…..

Audio file from WIA National broadcast re the Award.

Audio file from ICQ Amateur Ham Radio Podcast, UK.

Audio file from the WIA VK5 local broadcast, August, 2013

Audio file from the WIA National broadcast , 29th Sept 2013, re the 6 month anniversary activation weekend (also appeared on the VK5 local news)

My special NP & CP QSL cards

If you would like a special QSL card from one of my National Park or Conservation Park activations, please send me a Stamped Self addressed envelope, and $1.00 per card.  
I print the cards out at home on my colour printer on Glossy photo paper.  
I ask for the $1.00 because the price of ink cartridges nowadays is outrageous.
Below are some examples I recently sent to Col VK5HCF, and Brian VK5FMID.....

My progress as an 'Activator'

I am currently siting on 128 points as an Activator.


I have activated 10 of the 21 National Parks, and 67 of the 262 Conservation Parks.

2013


  1. Belair National Park, 18th April, 2013  (2 points)
  2. Mount Remarkable National Park, 2nd May, 2013 (2 points)
  3. Mount Brown Conservation Park, 3rd May, 2013 (1 point)
  4. The Dutchman's Stern Conservation Park, 4th May, 2013 (1 point)
  5. Telowie Gorge Conservation Park, 5th May, 2013  (1 point)
  6. Mt George Conservation Park, 10th May, 2013 (1 point)
  7. Kenneth Stirling Conservation Park, (10th May, 2013) (1 point)
  8. Swan Reach Conservation Park, 11th May, 2013 (1 point)
  9. Ridley Conservation Park, 11th May, 2013  (1 point)
  10. Cleland Conservation Park, 12th May, 2013 (1 point)
  11. Kyeema Conservation Park (17th May, 2013) (1 point)
  12. Sandy Creek Conservation Park (25th May, 2013) (1 point)
  13. Hale Conservation Park, 25th May, 2013 (1 point)
  14. Ferries McDonald Conservation Park (1 point)
  15. Monarto Conservation Park (2nd June, 2013) (1 point)
  16. Poonthie Ruwe Conservation Park, 2nd June 2013 (1 point)
  17. Mowantjie Willauwar Conservation Park (2nd June, 2013) (1 point)
  18. Coorong National Park, 2nd June, 2013 (2 points)
  19. Clinton Conservation Park, 9th June, 2013 (1 point)
  20. Lakes Gilles Conservation Park, 11th June, 2013 (1 point)
  21. Darke Range Conservation Park, 11th June, 2013 (1 point)
  22. Carappee Hill Conservation Park, 12th June, 2013 (1 point)
  23. Franklin Harbour Conservation Park, 13th June, 2013 (1 point)
  24. Coffin Bay National Park, 14th June 2013 (2 points)
  25. Wharminda Conservation Park, 15th June 2013 (1 point)
  26. Whyalla Conservation Park, 16th June 2013 (1 point)
  27. The Knoll Conservation Park, 12th July 2013 (1 point)
  28. Mark Oliphant Conservation Park, 12th July 2013 (1 point)
  29. Onkaparinga River National Park, 12th July 2013 (2 points)
  30. Cudlee Creek Conservation Park, 17th July, 2013 (1 point)
  31. Montacute Conservation Park, 17th July, 2013 (1 point)
  32. Lowan Conservation Park, 20th July, 2013 (1 point)
  33. Charleston Conservation Park, 24th July 2013 (1 point)
  34. Porter Scrub Conservation Park, 24th July 2013 (1 point)
  35. Cromer Conservation Park, 24th July 2013 (1 point)
  36. Warren Conservation Park, 24th July 2013 (1 point)
  37. Mount Magnificent Conservation Park, 26th July 2013 (1 point)
  38. Finniss Conservation Park, 26th July 2013 (1 point)
  39. Flinders Chase National Park, 18th August, 2013 (2 points)
  40. Eurillia Conservation Park (4th August, 2013) (1 point)
  41. Horsnell Gully Conservation Park (4th August, 2013) (1 point)
  42. Giles Conservation Park (4th August, 2013) (1 point)
  43. Mount Brown Conservation Park (9th August, 2013) (1 point)
  44. Black Rock Conservation Park (9th August, 2013) (1 point)
  45. Martin Washpool Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point)
  46. Messent Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point)
  47. Reedy Creek Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point)
  48. Furner Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point)
  49. Canunda National Park (6th September, 2013 (2 points)
  50. Carpenter Rocks Conservation Park (6th September, 2013) (1 point)
  51. Ngarkat Conservation Park (11th September, 2013) (1 point)
  52. Bulyong Island, Murray River National Park (22nd September, 2013) (2 points)
  53. Billiatt Conservation Park (22nd September, 2013) (1 point)
  54. Scott Creek Conservation Park (29th September, 2013) (1 point)
  55. Mylor Conservation Park (29th September, 2013) (1 point)
  56. Stipiturus Conservation Park (12th October, 2013) (1 point)
  57. Nixon Skinner Conservation Park (12th October, 2013) (1 point)
  58. Yulti Conservation Park (12th October, 2013) (1 point)
  59. Leven Beach Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (1 point)
  60. Carribie Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (1 point)
  61. Warrenben Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (1 point)
  62. Innes National Park (19th October, 2013) (2 points)
  63. Minlacowie Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  64. Ramsay Way Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  65. Wills Creek Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  66. Cleland Conservation Park (6th November, 2013) 
  67. Karte Conservation Park, (16th November, 2013) (1 point)
  68. Peebinga Conservation Park, 16th November, 2013 (1 point)
  69. Cleland Conservation Park, 20th December, 2013 
  70. Cox Scrub Conservation Park, 27th December, 2013 (1 point)
  71. Scott Conservation Park, 27th December, 2013 (1 point)
  72. Waitpinga Conservation Park, 28th December, 2013 (1 point)
  73. Eric Bonython Conservation Park, 28th December, 2013 (1 point)
  74. Newland Head Conservation Park, 28th December, 2013 (1 point)
  75. Mount Billy Conservation Park, 29th December, 2013 (1 point)
  76. Spring Mount Conservation Park, 29th December, 2013 (1 point)


Total of 84 activator points for 2013

2014



  1. Cleland Conservation Park, 5th January, 2014 (1 point)
  2. Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park, 18th January 2014 (1 point)
  3. Port Gawler Conservation Park, 28th January 2014 (1 point)
  4. Cleland Conservation Park, 8th March 2014 
  5. Onkaparinga River National Park, 10th March 2014 (2 points)
  6. Cleland Conservation Park, 8th March 2014 (1 point)
  7. Belair National Park, 8th March 2014 (2 points)
  8. The Knoll Conservation Park, 9th March 2014 (1 point)
  9. Bullock Hill Conservation Park, 3rd April 2014 (1 point)
  10. Cox Scrub Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  11. Deep Creek Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  12. Deep Creek Conservation, 5th April 2014
  13. Talisker Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  14. Deep Creek Conservation Park, 6th April 2014
  15. Eric Bonython Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  16. Newland Head Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  17. Belair National Park, 13th April 2014 (2 points)
  18. Charleston Conservation Park, 27th April 2014 (1 point)
  19. Porter Scrub Conservation Park, 27th April 2014 (1 point)
  20. Cromer Conservation Park, 27th April 2014 (1 point)
  21. Monarto Conservation Park, 17th May 2014 (1 point)
  22. Ferries McDonald Conservation Park, 17th May 2014 (1 point)
  23. Mount George Conservation Park, 18th May 2014 (1 point)
  24. Cleland Conservation Park, 1st June 2014
  25. Coorong National Park, 6th June 2014 (2 points)
  26. Martin Washpool Conservation Park, 6th June 2014 (1 point)
  27. Messent Conservation Park, 6th June 2014 (1 point)
  28. Tilley Swamp Conservation Park, 6th June 2014 (1 point)
  29. Mount Scott Conservation Park, 6th June 2014 (1 point)
  30. Dingley Dell Conservation Park, 7th June 2014 (1 point)
  31. Nene Valley Conservation Park, 7th June 2014 (1 point)
  32. Canunda National Park, 7th June 2014 (2 points)
  33. Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park, 8th June 2014 (1 point)
  34. Telford Scrub Conservation Park, 9th June 2014 (1 point)
  35. Glen Roy Conservation Park, 9th June 2014 (1 point)
  36. Naracoorte Caves National Park, 9th June 2014 (2 points)
  37. Grass Tree Conservation Park, 9th June 2014 (1 point)
  38. Padthaway Conservation Park, 9th June 2014 (1 point)
  39. Kenneth Stirling Conservation Park, 6th July 2014 (1 point)
  40. Mylor Conservation Park, 13th September, 2014 (1 point)
  41. Kyeema Conservation Park, 14th September 2014 (1 point)
  42. Cleland Conservation Park, 17th September 2014
Total of 44 activator points so farfor 2014

My progress as a "Hunter".

I am currently sitting on 263 points as a 'Hunter'.


(As of 5th May 2014 & with thanks to all the VK5 Parks Activators) I have worked a total of:- 


12 x unique National Parks 


and a total of  


110 x unique Conservation Parks.


  1. Will, VK5AHV/p, Sandy Creek Conservation Park (5th May, 2013) (1 point)
  2. Dave, VK5DGR/p, Deep Creek Conservation Park (11th May, 2013) (1 point) 
  3. Col, VK5HCF/p, Telford Scrub Conservation Park (11th May, 2013) (1 point)
  4. Mandy, VK5FMOO/p, Deep Creek Conservation Park (11th May, 2013) 
  5. Joel, VK5FJMS/p, Deep Creek Conservation Park (11th May 2013) 
  6. Mark, VK5QI/p Deep Creek Conservation Park (11th May, 2013) 
  7. David, VK5KC/p, Scott Creek Conservation Park (19th May 2013) (1 point)
  8. John, VK5BJE/p, Scott Creek Conservation Park (19th May 2013) 
  9. Col, VK5HCF/p, Ewens Ponds Conservation Park (25th May 2013) (1 point)
  10. Brian, VK5FMID, Ewens Ponds Conservation Park (25th May, 2013) 
  11. Ian, VK5CZ/p, Spring Gully Conservation Park (25th May 2013) (1 point)
  12. Rod, VK5FTTC, Talisker Conservation Park (26th May 2013) (1 point)
  13. John, VK5BJE/p, Mark Oliphant Conservation Park (26th May 2013) (1 point)
  14. John, VK5BJE/p, Mylor Conservation Park (26th May 2013) (1 point)
  15. Andy, VK5LA/p, Murray River National Park (2nd June, 2013) (2 points)
  16. John, VK5BJE/p, Onkaparinga River National Park (2nd June, 2013) (2 points)
  17. Andy, VK5LA, Cleland Conservation Park (9th June, 2013) (1 point)
  18. David, VK5KC/p, Red Banks Conservation Park (9th June, 2013) (1 point)
  19. Steve, VK5AIM/p, Fort Glanville Conservation Park (10th June, 2013) (1 point)
  20. Ron, VK3AFW/5, Cleland Conservation Park, 13th June, 2013 (1 point)
  21. Ian, VK1DI/5, The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park, 14th June, 2013 (1 point)
  22. Steve, VK5AIM/p, Sandy Creek Conservation Park (15th June, 2013)  (1 point)
  23. Ian, VK1DI/5, Flinders Ranges National Park (16th June, 2013) (2 points)
  24. Ian, VK5CZ/p, Mount Remarkable National Park (29th June, 2013) (2 points)
  25. John, VK5BJE/p, Cooltong Conservation Park (25th July, 2013) (1 point)
  26. Larry, VK5LY/p, Pooginook Conservation Park (26th July, 2013) (1 point)
  27. John, VK5BJE/p, Pike River Conservation Park (26th July, 2013) (1 point)
  28. Larry, VK5LY/p, Morgan Conservation Park (26th July, 2013) (1 point)
  29. John, VK5BJE/p, Danggali Conservation Park (27th July 2013) (1 point)
  30. John, VK5BJE/p, Maize Island Conservation Park (28th July 2013) (1 point)
  31. John, VK5BJE/p, Ramco Point Conservation Park (28th July, 2013) (1 point)
  32. John, VK5BJE/p, Pooginook Conservation Park (29th July 2013) (1 point)
  33. John, VK5BJE/p, Morgan Conservation Park, (29th July 2013) (1 point)
  34. Larry, VK5LY/p, Pike River Conservation Park (31st July 2013) (1 point)
  35. Col, VK5HCF/p, Dingley Dell Conservation Park, (31st July 2013) (1 point)
  36. Col, VK5HCF/p, Douglas Point Conservation Park (31st July 2013) (1 point)
  37. Col, VK5HCF/p, Nene Valley Conservation Park (31st July 2013) (1 point)
  38. Col, VK5HCF/p, Canunda National Park (31st July 2013) (2 points)
  39. John, VK5BJE/p, Belair National Park (1st August 2013) (2 points)
  40. John, VK5BJE/p, The Knoll Conservation Park (1st August 2013) (1 point)
  41. John, VK5FMJC/p, Clements Gap Conservation Park (4th August, 2013) (1 point)
  42. John, VK5BJE/p, Mount George Conservation Park (4th August 2013) (1 point)
  43. Larry, VK5LY/p, Peebinga Conservation Park (6th August, 2013) (1 point)
  44. Larry, VK5LY/p, Ngarkat Conservation Park (7th August, 2013) (1 point)
  45. Larry, VK5LY/p, Billiatt Conservation Park (7th August, 2013) (1 point)
  46. Tom, VK5EE/p, Penambool Conservation Park (8th August, 2013) (1 point)
  47. Col, VK5HCF, Carpenter Rocks Conservation Park (8th August, 2013) (1 point)
  48. Tom, VK5EE/p, Canunda National Park (8th August, 2013) (2 points)
  49. Col, VK5HCF/p, Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park (11th August 2013) (1 point)
  50. Tom, VK5EE/p, Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park (11th August 2013) (1 point)
  51. David, VK5KC/p, Ferries McDonald Conservation Park (11th August, 2013) (1 point)
  52. John, VK5BJE/p, Ferries McDonald Conservation Park (11th August, 2013) 
  53. Roy, VK5NRG/p, Cape Willoughby Conservation Park (18th August, 2013) (1 point)
  54. Tony, VK5ZAI/p, Bird Island Conservation Park (25th August 2013) (1 point)
  55. John, VK5BJE/p, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park (1st September, 2013) (1 point)
  56. John, VK5BJE/p, Cleland Conservation Park (1st September, 2013) (1 point)
  57. John, VK5BJE/p, Coorong National Park (4th September, 2013) (2 points)
  58. Larry, VK5LY/p, Bakara Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point)
  59. Larry, VK5LY/p, Ramco Point Conservation Park (5th September 2013) (1 point)
  60. John, VK5BJE/p, Mount Scott Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point)
  61. Larry VK5LY, Hogwash Bend Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point).
  62. John, VK5BJE/p, Fairview Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point).
  63. John, VK5BJE/p, Narracoorte Caves National Park (5th September, 2013) (2 points)
  64. John, VK5BJE/p, Mullinger Swamp Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (1 point)
  65. John, VK5BJE/p, Mullinger Swamp Conservation Park (6th September, 2013) (1 point).
  66. Larry, VK5LY/p, Danggali Conservation Park (6th September, 2013) (1 point)
  67. Gary, VK5PCM/p, Belair National Park (9th September, 2013)  (2 points)
  68. John, VK5BJE/p, Mount Monster Conservaion Park (9th September, 2013) (1 point)
  69. John, VK5BJE/p, Mount Monster Conservation Park (10th September, 2013) (1 point)
  70. John, VK5BJE/p, Kelvin Powrie Conservation Park (10th September, 2013) (1 point)
  71. Larry, VK5LY/p, Murray River National Park (10th September, 2013) (2 points)
  72. Tony, VK3VTH/p, Karte Conservation Park (11th September, 2013) (1 point)
  73. Johnny VK7ZJJ/5, Flinders Ranges National Park (11th September, 2013) (2 points)
  74. Tony, VK5ZAI/p, Mount Scott Conservation Park (13th September, 2013) (1 point)
  75. Tony, VK5ZAI/p, Hanson Scrub Conservation Park (14th September, 2013) (1 point)
  76. Tony, VK5ZAI/p, Jip Jip Rocks Conservation Park (14th September, 2013) (1 point)
  77. Adam, VK2YK/p, Flinders Ranges National Park (14th September, 2013) (2 points)
  78. Tony, VK5ZAI/p, Desert Camp Conservation Park (14th September, 2013) (1 point)
  79. Tony, VK5ZAI/p, Desert Camp Conservation Park (15th September, 2013) (1 point)
  80. David, VK5KC/p, Brookfield Conservation Park (22nd September, 2013) (1 point)
  81. John, VK5BJE/p, Winninowie Conservation Park (22nd September, 2013) (1 point)
  82. Larry, VK5LY/p, Cooltong Conservation Park (24th September, 2013) (1 point)
  83. John, VK5BJE/p, Flinders Ranges National Park (24th September, 2013) (2 points)
  84. John, VK5BJE/p, Flinders Ranges National Park (25th September, 2013) (2 points)
  85. John, VK5BJE/p, Flinders Ranges National Park (26th September, 2013) (2 points)
  86. John, VK5BJE/p, Flinders Ranges National Park (27th September, 2013) (2 points)
  87. John, VK5BJE/p, Mount Brown Conservation Park (29th September, 2013) (1 point)
  88. John, VK5BJE/p, Gammon Ranges National Park (30th September, 2013) (2 points)
  89. John, VK5BJE/p, Gammon Ranges National Park (1st October, 2013) (2 points)
  90. Ed, VK2JI/5, Cleland Conservation Park, 5th October, 2013 (1 point)
  91. Larry, VK5LY/p, Red Banks Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (1 point)
  92. Dave, VK5NQP/p, Hale Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (1 point)
  93. Larry, VK5LY/p, Caroona Creek Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (1 point)
  94. Larry, VK5LY/p, Mokota Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (1 point)
  95. Larry, VK5LY/p, Spring Gully Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  96. John, VK5BJE/p, Hallet Cove Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  97. John, VK5BJE/p, Marino Rocks Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  98. Col, VK5HCF/p, Gower Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  99. Greg, VK5ZGY/p, Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  100. John, VK5BJE/p, Fort Glanville Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  101. Col VK5HCF/p, Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park (20th October, 2013)
  102. Ian, VK5CZ/p, Spring Gully Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  103. Larry, VK5LY/p, Brookfield Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  104. Tim, VK5AV/p, Telford Scub Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (1 point)
  105. Col, VK5HCF/p, Telford Scub Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) 
  106. David, VK5NQP/p, Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park (1st November, 2013) (1 point).
  107. John, VK5BJE/p, Port Gawler Conservation Park, 6th November, 2013 (1 point)
  108. Ian, VK5CZ/p, Mount Brown Conservation Park (8th November, 2013) (1 point)
  109. Ian, VK5CZ/p, Mount Brown Conservation Park (9th November, 2013) (1 point)
  110. Mark, VK5QI/p, Coorong National Park (9th November, 2013) (2 points)
  111. Andy, VK5AKH/p, Morialta Conservation Park (16th November, 2013) (1 point)
  112. Col, VK5HCF/p, Lower Glenelg River Conservation Park, 17th November, 2013 (1 point)
  113. Tom, VK5EE/p, Lower Glenelg River Conservation Park, 17th November, 2013
  114. Greg, VK5ZGY/p, Lower Glenelg River Conservation Park, 17th November, 2013
  115. Stu, VK5STU/p, Cleland Conservation Park, 23rd November, 2013 (1 point)
  116. Rod, VK5FTTC, Kyeema Conservation Park, 30th November, 2013 (1 point)
  117. Col VK5HCF/p, Belt Hill Conseervation Park, 29th December, 2013 (1 point)
  118. Nigel VK5NIG/p, Black Hill Conservation Park, 29th December, 2013 (1 point)
  119. Col VK5HCF/p, Lake Frome Conservation Park, 30th December, 2013 (1 point)
  120. Tom VK5EE/p, Lake Frome Conservation Park, 30th December, 2013
  121. Tom VK5EE/p, Furner Conservation Park, 30th December, 2013 (1 point)
  122. Tom VK5EE/p, Calectasia Conservation Park, 30th December, 2013 (1 point)
  123. Col VK5HCF/p, Penola Conservation Park, 30th December, 2013 (1 point).


Total of 123 points for 2013.

2014

  1. Tom, VK5EE/p, Beachport Conservation Park, 7th January, 2014 (1 point).
  2. Col, VK5HCF/p, Beachport Conservation Park, 8th January, 2014 (1 point).
  3. Tom, VK5EE/p, Beachport Conservation Park, 8th January, 2014.
  4. Col, VK5HCF/p, Lake St Clair Conservation Park, 8th January, 2014 (1 point).
  5. Tom, VK5EE/p, Little Dip Conservation Park, 8th January, 2014 (1 point)
  6. Col, VK5HCF/p, Reedy Creek Conservation Park, 8th January, 2014 (1 point)
  7. Mark VK5QI, Coorong National Park, 10th January, 2014 (2 points)
  8. Mark VK5QI/p, Deep Creek Conservation Park, 18th January, 2014 (1 point)
  9. Mark VK5QI/p, Deep Creek Conservation Park, 19th January 2014 (1 point)
  10. Andy VK5AKH/p, Deep Creek Conservation Park, 19th January 2014
  11. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Kellidie Bay Conservation Park, 11th March 2014 (1 point)
  12. Richard VK5ZRY/p, Ramsay-Way Conservation Park, 8th March 2014 (1 point)
  13. Stu VK5STU/p, Cleland Conservation Park, 9th March 2014 (1 point)
  14. Nigel VK5NIG/p, Cleland Conservation Park, 9th March 2014
  15. John VK5BJE/p, Mark Oliphant Conservation Park, 10th March 2014
  16. Wayne VK5LWR/p, Deep Creek Conservation Park, 10th March 2014 (1 point)
  17. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Kellidie Bay Conservation Park, 11th March 2014 (1 point)
  18. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Murranatta Conservation Park, 11th March 2014 (1 point)
  19. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Wanilla Conservation Park, 11th March 2014 (1 point)
  20. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Lincoln National Park, 11th March 2014 (2 points)
  21. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Lincoln National Park, 12th March 2014 (2 points)
  22. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Sleaford-Mere Conservation Park, 12th March 2014 (1 point)
  23. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Wharminda Soaks Conservation Park, 13th March 2014 (1 point)
  24. Greg VK5ZGY/p, The Plug Range Conservation Park, 14th March 2014 (1 point)
  25. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Whyalla Conservation Park, 14th March 2014 (1 point)
  26. Richard VK5ZRY, Minlacowie Conservation Park, 23rd March 2014 (1 point)
  27. Larry VK5LY/p, Peebinga Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  28. Tony VK3VTH/5, Canunda National Park, 4th April 2014 (2 points)
  29. David VK5NQP/p, Hale Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  30. Col VK5HCF/p, Penambol Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  31. Tom VK5FTRG/p, Beachport Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  32. David VK5KC, Belair National Park, 4th April 2014 (2 points)
  33. Bill VK5MBD, Clements Gap Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  34. John VK5FMJC/p, Clements Gap Conservation Park, 4th April 2014
  35. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Mullinger Swamp Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  36. David VK5AAH, The Knoll Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  37. Larry VK5LY/p, Karte Conservation Park, 4th April 2014 (1 point)
  38. Tom VK5FTRG/p, Beachport Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  39. Larry VK5LY/p, Karte Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  40. Bill VK5MBD/p, Clements Gap Conservation Park (1 point)
  41. Nigel VK5NIG/p, Sandy Creek Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  42. Stuart VK5STU/p, Black Hill Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  43. David VK5KC/p, Cleland Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  44. Col VK5HCF/p, Gower Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  45. Tony VK3VTH/5, Canunda National Park, 5th April 2014 (2 points)
  46. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Geegeela Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  47. David VK5NQP/p, Warren Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  48. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Bangham Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  49. Tom VK5FTRG/p, Lake St Clair Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  50. Col VK5HCF/p, Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park, 5th April, 2014 (1 point)
  51. Larry VK5LY/p, Ngarkat Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  52. David VK5AAH/p, Belair National Park, 5th April 2014 (2 points)
  53. Paul VK5VCO/p, Clinton Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  54. Peter VK5KX/p, Clinton Conservation Park, 5th April 2014
  55. Larry VK5LY/p, Lowan Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  56. Andrew VK5KET/p, Telford Scrub Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  57. David VK5NQP/p, Hale Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  58. John VK5BJE/p, Scott Creek Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  59. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Pine Hill Soak Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  60. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Angove Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  61. Gordon VK5GY/p, Cox Scrub Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  62. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Custon Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  63. Andrew VK5MR/p, Hopkins Creek Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  64. Peter VK5KPR/p, Winninowie Conservation Park, 5th April 2014 (1 point)
  65. Tony VK3VTH/5, Carpenter Rocks Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  66. Tom VK5FTRG/p, Furner Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  67. Les Vk5KLV/p, Winninowie Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  68. Peter VK5KPR/p, Winninowie Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  69. John VK5BJE/p, Scott Creek Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  70. Larry VK5LY/p, Ridley Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  71. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Narracoorte Caves National Park, 6th April 2014 (2 points)
  72. Andrew VK5KET/p, Nene Valley Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  73. Andrew VK5MR/p, Pandappa Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  74. Col VK5HCF/p, Hacks Lagoon Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  75. Tom VK5FTRG/p, Reedy Creek Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  76. John VK5BJE/p, Scott Creek Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  77. Andy VK5ARG/p, Mount George Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  78. Arno VK5ZAR/p, 6th April 2014
  79. Stuart VK5STU/p, Port Gawler Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  80. Les VK5KLV/p, Winninowie Conservation Park, 6th April 2014
  81. David VK5NQP/p, Porter Scrub Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  82. Tony VK3VTH/5, Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  83. Andy VK5ARG/p, Kenneth Stirling Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  84. Col VK5HCF/p, Mary Seymour Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  85. Larry VK5LY/p, Swan Reach Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  86. Andrew Vk5MR/p, Caroona Creek Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  87. Col VK5HCF/p, Big Heath Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  88. Andy VK5LA, Murray River National Park, 6th April 2014 (2 points)
  89. Richard VK5ZRY/p, Leven Beach Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  90. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  91. Andy VK5ARG/p, The Knoll Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  92. Steve VK5AIM/p, Martindale Hall Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  93. Andrew VK5MR/p, Mokotoa Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  94. Gary VK5FGRY/p, Morialta Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  95. Larry VK5LY/p, Bakara Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  96. Andrew VK5KET/p, Ewens Ponds Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  97. Andy VK5ARG/p, Belair National Park, 6th April 2014
  98. Vol VK5HCF/p, Glen Roy Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  99. Richard Vk5ZRY/p, Carribee Conservation Park, 6th April 2014
  100. Andy VK5ARG/p, Marino Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  101. Andy VK5ARG/p, Onkaparinga River National Park, 6th April 2014 (2 points)
  102. Mark VK5ARG/p, Moana Sands Conservation Park, 6th April 2014 (1 point)
  103. Ian VK5CZ/p, Mount Remarkable National Park, 12th April 2014 (2 points)
  104. VK5LY/p, Telowie Gorge Conservation Park, 13th April 2014 (1 point)
  105. Gordon VK5GY/p, Kyeema Conservation Park, 13th April 2014 (1 point)
  106. Kevin VK3KAB/5, Cleland Conservation Park, 18th April 2014 (1 point)
  107. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Clinton Conservation Park, 18th April 2014 (1 point)
  108. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Wills Creek Conservation Park, 18th April 2014 (1 point)
  109. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Ramsay Conservation Park, 18th April 2014 (1 point)
  110. Bob VK5FO/p, Morgan Conservation Park, 18th April 2014 (1 point)
  111. Bob VK5FO, White Dam Conservation Park, 18th April 2014 (1 point)
  112. VK5ZAR/p, Minlacowie Conservation Park, 18th April 2014 (1 point)
  113. Tom VK5FTRG/p, Canunda National Park, 18th April 2014 (2 points)
  114. Tom VK5FTRG/p, Canunda National Park, 19th April 2014 (2 points)
  115. Tom VK5FTRG/p, Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park, 19th April 2014 (1 point)
  116. Gordon VK5GY/p, Bullock Hill Conservation Park, 19th April 2014 (1 point)
  117. Alan VK5ZLT/p, Aberdour Conservation Park, 19th April 2014 (1 point)
  118. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Warrenben Conservation Park, 20th April 2014 (1 point)
  119. Col VK5HCF/p, Narracoorte Caves National Park, 20th April 2014 (2 points)
  120. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Innes National Park, 20th April 2014 (2 points)
  121. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Carribie Conservation Park, 20th April 2014 (1 point)
  122. Arno VK5ZAR/p, Leven Beach Conservation Park, 20th April 2014 (1 point)
  123. Gary VK5FGRY/p, Mount George Conservation Park, 21st April 2014 (1 point)
  124. Peter VK5KX/p, Carribie Conservation Park, 22nd April 2014 (1 point)
  125. VK5FO/p, Torrens Island Conservation Park, 25th April 2014
  126. VK5AKH/p, Torrens Island Conservation Park, 25th April 2014
  127. Steve VK5SFA/p, Morialta Conservation Park, 26th April 2014 (1 point)
  128. Larry VK5LY/p, Pike River Conservation Park, 26th April 2014 (1 point)
  129. Larry VK5LY/p, Murray River National Park, 26th April 2014 (2 points)
  130. David VK5NQP/p, Port Gawler Conservation Park, 26th April 2014 (1 point)
  131. David VK5NQP/p, Sandy Creek Conservation Park, 26th April 2014
  132. David VK5NQP/p, Port Gawler Conservation Park, 27th April 2014 (1 point)
  133. Mike VK6MB, Nullabor National Park, 3rd May 2014 (2 points)
  134. Mike VK6MB, Nullabor National Park, 4th May 2014 (2 points)
  135. VK5QI/p, Morialta Conservation Park, 4th May 2014 (1 point)
  136. Ian VK5CZ, Pualco Range Conservation Park, 17th May 2014 (1 point)
  137. Steve VK5AIM, Hale Conservation Park, 18th May 2014 (1 point)
  138. Gordon VK5GY/p, Cox Scrub Conservation Park, 18th May 2014 (1 point)
  139. Bob VK5FO, Montacute Conservation Park, May 2014 (1 point)
  140. Gary VK5FGRY, Morialta Conservation Park, May 2014 (1 point)
  141. Larry VK5LY/p, Pooginook Conservation Park, 23rd May 2014 (1 point)
  142. Larry VK5LY/p, White Dam Conservation Park, 23rd May 2014 (1 point)
  143. Larry VK5LY/p, Morgan Conservation Park, 23rd May 2014 (1 point)
  144. Larry VK5LY/p, Hogwash Bend Conservation Park, 23rd May 2014 (1 point)
  145. Larry VK5LY/p, Ramco Point Conservation Park, 23rd May 2014 (1 point)
  146. Larry VK5LY/p, Maize Island Conservation Park, 23rd May 2014 (1 point)
  147. Stuart VK5STU/p, Morialta Conservation Park, 7th June 2014
  148. Tony VK3VTH/5, Coorong National Park, 7th June 2014
  149. VK5KLV, Whyalla Conservation Park, 8th June 2014
  150. Peter VK5KPR, Whyalla Conservation Park, 8th June 2014
  151. VK5HAE/p, Whyalla Conservation Park, 8th June 2014
  152. Tony VK3VTH/5, Coorong National Park, 8th June 2014
  153. Gordon VK5GY/p, Mount Brown Conservation Park, 9th June 2014
  154. Chris VK4FR/5, Port Gawler Conservation Park, 14th June 2014.
  155. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Tilley Swamp Conservation Park, 27th June 2014
  156. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Jip Jip Conservation Park, 27th June 2014
  157. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Hanson Scrub Conservation Park, 27th June 2014
  158. Andy VK5AKH/p, Mount George Conservation Park, 29th June 2014
  159. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Ferguson Conservation Park, 29th June 2014
  160. Greg VK5ZGY/p, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park, 29th June 2014
  161. Les VK5KLV/p, The Dutchman's Stern Conservation Park, 17th September 2014 (1 point)
  162. Peter VK5KPR/p, The Dutchman's Stern Conservation Park, 17th September 2014
  163. David VK5NQPp, Cleland Conservation Park, 26th September 2014
  164. Col VK5HCF/p, Canunda National Park, 6th October, 2014
142 points so far for 2014.

My progress Park to Park 

I am currently sitting on 70 points.  

  1. Larry, VK5LY/p, Mt Magnificent Conservation Park - Pooginook Conservation Park (26th July, 2013) (2 points)
  2. John, VK5BJE/p, Mt Magnificent Conservation Park - Pike River Conservation Park (26th July, 2013) (2 points)
  3. John, VK5BJE/p, Finnis Conservation Park - Pike River Conservation Park (26th July, 2013) (2 points)
  4. Larry, VK5LY/p, Finnis Conservation Park - Morgan Conservation Park, (26th July, 2013) (2 points)
  5. John, VK5FMJC/p, Eurilla Conservation Park - Clements Gap Conservation Park (4th August, 2013) (2 points)
  6. John, VK5BJE/p, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park - Mount George Conservation Park (4th August 2013) (2 points)
  7. John, VK5BJE/p, Giles Conservation Park - Mount George Conservation Park (4th August 2013) (2 points)
  8. Larry, VK5LY/p, Martin Washpool Conservation Park - Bakara Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (2 points)
  9. Larry, VK5LY/p, Messent Conservation Park - Ramco Point Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (2 points)
  10. John, VK5BJE/p, Messent Conservation Park - Mount Scott Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (2 points)
  11. Larry, VK5LY/p, Reedy Creek Conservation Park - Hogwash Bend Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (2 points)
  12. John, VK5BJE/p, Reedy Creek Conservation Park - Fairview Conservation Park (5th September, 2013) (2 points).
  13. John, VK5BJE/p, Furner Conservation Park - Narracoorte Caves National Park (5th September, 2013) (3 points)
  14. Larry, VK5LY/p, Canunda National Park - Danggali Conservation Park (6th September, 2013) (3 points)
  15. Larry, VK5LY/p, Carpenter Rocks Conservation Park - Danggali Conservation Park (6th September, 2013) (2 points).
  16. Larry, VK5LY/p, Ngarkat Conservation Park - Murray River National Park (11th September, 2013) (3 points)
  17. Tony, VK3VTH/p, Ngarkat Conservation Park - Karte Conservation Park (11th September, 2013) (2 points)
  18. David, VK5KC/p, Billiatt Conservation Park - Brookfield Conservation Park (22nd September, 2013) (2 points)
  19. Larry, VK5LY/p, Leven Beach Conservation Park - Red Banks Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (2 points)
  20. Dave, VK5NQP/p, Leven Beach Conservation Park - Hale Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (2 points)
  21. Larry, VK5LY/p, Carribie Conservation Park - Caroona Creek Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (2 points)
  22. Larry, VK5LY/p, Innes National Park - Mokota Conservation Park (19th October, 2013) (3 points)
  23. Larry, VK5LY/p, Minlacowie Conservation Park - Spring Gully Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  24. John, VK5BJE/p, Minlacowie Conservation Park - Hallet Cove Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  25. John, VK5BJE/p, Barker Rocks Conservation Park - Marino Rocks Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  26. Col, VK5HCF/p, Barker Rocks Conservation Park - Gower Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  27. Greg, VK5ZGY/p, Ramsay Way Conservation Park - Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  28. John, VK5BJE/p, Ramsay Way Conservation Park - Fort Glanville Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  29. Col, VK5HCF/p, Ramsay Way Conservation Park - Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  30. Ian, VK5CZ/p, Ramsay Way Conservation Park - Spring Gully Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  31. Larry, VK5LY/p, Ramsay Way Conservation Park -- Brookfield Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  32. Tim, VK5AV/p, Wills Creek Conservation Park - Telford Scrub Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)
  33. Col, VK5HCF/p, Wills Creek Conservation Park - Telford Scrub Conservation Park (20th October, 2013) (2 points)  
  34. Richard VK5ZRY/p, Ramsay Way Conservation Park - Belair National Park (8th March 2014) (2 points)
  35. Richard VK5ZRY/p, Ramsay Way Conservation Park - Cleland Conservation Park (8th March 2014) (1 point)
  36. John VK5BJE/p, Mark Oliphant Conservation Park - Onkaparinga River National Park (10th March 2014) (3 points)
  37. Gordon VK5GY/p, Cox Scrub Conservation Park  - Mylor Conservation Park, 13th September, 2014

My Unique Park certificates (Activator)

My WordPress blog site

I also have a WordPress blog site for my SOTA, VK5 Nat / Cons Park Award activations, & WWFF.


It can be seen by clicking on the link below.......

VK5 Parks QSL cards I have received

Below are  a few videos of some of my activations.....


Telowie Gorge Conservation Park on 5th May, 2013.

Kyeema Conservation Park, Friday 17th May 2013

Messent Conservation Park, 5th September, 2013

Ngarkat Conservation Park, Wed 11th September, 2013

Bulyong Island, Murray River National Park, Sunday 22nd September, 2013

Billiatt Conservation Park, Sunday 22nd September, 2013

Leven Beach Conservation Park, 19th October, 2013

Carribie Conservation Park, 19th October, 2013

Warrenben Conservation Park, 19th October, 2013

Innes National Park, 19th October, 2013

Minlacowie Conservation Park, 20th October, 2013.

Barker Rocks Conservation Park, 20th October, 2013

Ramsay Way Conservation Park, 20th October, 2013

Wills Creek Conservation Park, 20th October, 2013