I have a tower that has an antenna on it that has taken a lot of damage over the years due to weather. The day after tomorrow, I have a friend coming over to remove the damaged antenna and install another in its place. He will be swapping out a 2M quad beam for a 2m/400 vertical. This will go on the top of the tower and should allow me to hit some of the local repeaters. Basically, we live in a hollow which shelters our house from a lot of the worst weather but is not a good location for VHF/UHF communications. The tower will put the antenna around 40 feet above the ground level. I am also having him install some pulleys at the top which will allow me to raise the level of my dipoles and hang an american flag. I am looking forward to the project. I might even post some pics and or video on here. Stay tuned.
Antennas
My Do List
My do list for the coming week is pretty simple. I am going to construct a 30 M dipole and I am having a friend come over for some tower work. I can’t climb due to balance issues but I still do a good job as a ground person.
What I need done on my tower is the removal of one antenna and the installation of another one along with attaching some pullies at the top of the tower. Simple stuff, right? The antenna I am having taken down is a 2 M cubical quad that has been up there for about 18 years. The weather got the best of it and it needs removal. The replacement is a dual band vertical (2 M and 440). This will allow me to reach some of the local repeaters here in Perry County.
A Fresh Start
Howdy. I am starting a new blog about ham radio. It may not be the only subject but it will be the primary focus. Sit back and see where my mind takes us!
According to the ARRL (American Radio Relay League), Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It’s fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.
In this blog I intend to publish matters of interest to hams and to the general public. Feel free to leave me feedback and suggestions!
Nature, Radio, and Me 