Monthly Archives: June 2012

Silent Key work…

Very saddening news to learn of old friend/contester W2YV’s passing. Am reminded of Dave all day today as we began dismantling the towers at his Rockwell, NC QTH. Slow but steady progress–two small towers taken down (unpopulated), three antennas removed … Continue reading

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Lyman SC time…

The final trip to W4TUN today. Once the problems were “discovered,” the fixes were all relatively simple & easy to accomplish. The N-feed-thrus used on the tower ground block were a tad too small for the 1/4-inch aluminum channel I … Continue reading

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Mon/Tue/Wed/ & now then Thursday…

Drove up to PA on Monday, to do some repairs for KF3B with W2GD. Tuesday dawned cool and calm, perfect antenna/tower work weather. The morning was spent finishing the assembly of the new, but slightly smaller, M2 20M beam. Once … Continue reading

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June update…

Trips to N2ZZ & W4TUN recently. Ray’s 6/2M beams were showing weird VSWR readings–especially during rain or even heavy dew. Once the sun came out & things dried, out, no problems. Stupidly (in hindsight), I decided I could repair the … Continue reading

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Three Days in Aiken

A bit melodramatic title perhaps, but maybe not, all things considered. Got back to N2ZZ’s to install everything. The mast was already inside the tower, so it only remained to build the beams, paint everything flat black (or camo) & … Continue reading

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