In the grounds of the lighthouse is the extendable portable mast, with dipole antenna and guy ropes fastened. On the right is VK2FJTA’s vehicle with mobile HF rig.

Rob VK2XRH working VHF/UHF with some historic lighthouse lenses located around him.

Tony VK2KZ working 20m. Unfortunately during the afternoon the power supply in the foreground produced a bit of a ‘bang’ and released the smoke. A little troubleshooting was unable to reveal the offending component and a spare power supply was pressed into service so that operations could continue.

Skip VK2ALR working a CW contact on 40m

And this is the view to the west from the balcony of the Macquarie Lighthouse, with the Sydney CBD, Opera House, Harbour Bridge and buildings in North Sydney and Chatswood on the horizon.

And yes, it is the rope that goes over the side. The rope is then used to haul up one end of the 40m dipole antenna.

Laurie VK2GZ on the upper balcony with rope in one hand and a HT in the other hand, for co-ordination with the ground crew. I hope he hurls the correct one over the railing.

Jonathon VK2FJTA with his 4wd. Visible is the long HF antenna and a solar panel pack to trickle charge the battery.