Andrew Woodward

This page aggregates all content from my various online interests - amateur radio operations (VK2AWN), Apple Ham Radio, QSL cards from the 80’s, the Gallipoli 1990 pilgrimage, the Bellingen Treehouse and general interests. Andrew works for organisations as an adviser; as an external service provider or ‘in-house’ as a team member in fixed-term, project or retainer arrangements. Andrew offers a bro

ad range of strategic and operational services ranging from high-level management support, communications masterplan development and sustainability counsel through to social media management, corporate writing and podcast production. As a trusted adviser to companies and individuals on general management, marketing, communication, corporate affairs and climate change, Andrew helps organisations improve by helping them tell their story, maximise PR opportunities and act sustainably.

Non announcements from Icom - ID-5200 to come in two models and it’s still an awaiting FCC approval.
12/06/2026

Non announcements from Icom - ID-5200 to come in two models and it’s still an awaiting FCC approval.

Interesting non-announcements from . The new ID-5200 will come in two models – 20 watt and 50 watt. They also say they have no date of shipping as it’s awaiting FCC approval in the USA. …

  activation, Pine Creek State Forest, AU-7709, NSW Coffs Coast, Sat 6 June 25 0530 to 0645 UTC, 40m and 15m phone
06/06/2026

activation, Pine Creek State Forest, AU-7709, NSW Coffs Coast, Sat 6 June 25 0530 to 0645 UTC, 40m and 15m phone

I am at Pine Creek State Forest, AU-7709, on the NSW Coffs Coast, today, Saturday, 6 June 25, 0530 to 0645 UTC, 40m and 15m phone. I will spot on POTA.app and PnP. 6 June 2026

Update from RT Systems regarding their updating of Mac software.
04/06/2026

Update from RT Systems regarding their updating of Mac software.

I received an email from RT Systems last week regarding an update to their software. I didn’t know if it applied to the software of theirs that I own. I was also getting a message on my Mac from Ap…

POTA activation at AU-9854 Boambee Beach, Coffs Coast      Tonight I did my first dusk then dark POTA spot. I was at Boa...
31/05/2026

POTA activation at AU-9854 Boambee Beach, Coffs Coast

Tonight I did my first dusk then dark POTA spot. I was at Boambee Beach AU-9854 on the Coffs Coast.0730 to 0800 UTC on Sunday 31 May 2026. I ended early as I was chased away by lightning. Boambee Beach sits between Coffs Harbour and Sawtell. 31 May 2026

Join me on my first dusk to dark POTA adventure at Boambee Beach, where lightning cut my outing short. Explore this stunning Coffs Coast gem!

POTA activation – Never Never State Forest AU-7739       Today I am at the Never Never State Forest (AU-7739), bordering...
30/05/2026

POTA activation – Never Never State Forest AU-7739

Today I am at the Never Never State Forest (AU-7739), bordering the World Heritage Listed Dorrigo National Park on the north coast of the state of the New South Wales. The Never Never State Forest is inland from Coffs Harbour and at the foothills of the Dorrigo Plateau and in what’s known as The Promised Land at Glennifer. I am on the perimeter of the forest using an Icom IC-7300 and JPC-12 at 10 watts....

POTA activation Never Never State Forest AU-7739

There’s plenty happening in the Apple amateur radio land with some great new and updated apps across Mac, iPhone, iPad, ...
27/05/2026

There’s plenty happening in the Apple amateur radio land with some great new and updated apps across Mac, iPhone, iPad, AppleTV and Watch

In recent months there’s been a plethora of apps coming to Mac, iPhone and iPad for amateur (ham) radio. I have tried a few of them and in the list below comment where I feel I can do so credibly. If there are some apps I have missed, please share them in the comments on the social media posts or…...

Discover the best ham radio apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad! Explore features, pricing, and insights for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Accessing other computers, tablets and iPhones -  ,   and other platforms
22/05/2026

Accessing other computers, tablets and iPhones - , and other platforms

I heard a recent discussion on the MacGeekGab ( #1142@49m) about remote access between the myriad of devices and platforms that are a part of today’s tech life. I’ve played with various things over …

Hello, Goodbye. Thank you Stephen Colbert
22/05/2026

Hello, Goodbye. Thank you Stephen Colbert

I watched the last Late Show with Stephen Colbert. I saw every monologue and, not all but, countless skits and interviews over the last decade. He’s the best I’ve ever seen. He’s been such a big pa…

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