Monthly Archives: April 2013

Interestingly enough, only one reader remarked about the music. But several others noted I did not “discuss” the DX Convention in detail. For those of you looking or wishing this writer would serve as a “roving reporter” & provide details … Continue reading →

That song title brings a flood of memories…mostly all 60s-based. First written in 1963, then released by THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS in 1965, it finally broke nationally in 1966. It helped more-or-less divide the nation musically. You either liked … Continue reading →

Tuesday & Wednesday were spent up in the NC mountains, at the weekend getaway QTH of K0COP. David wanted a more-or-less low profile installation, so we’ve gone with 40-feet of unguyed Rohn 55G, supporting a simple Force 12 C-3 up … Continue reading →

Off to NY to hook up with climbing partner W2GD, where we are faced with yet another OptiBeam failure to resolve. Another big antenna (18-6), which shows intermittent problems on 20M only, making for a real trouble-shooting nightmare, as all … Continue reading →

Joe & I got over to W2YV’s (SK) place, & finished taking down the last RRohn 25G tower. A 15M Hy-Gain & a very nice Rutland Array’s (predecessor to Ariane Arrays) 7L 6M Yagi, which I gave to Joe for … Continue reading →