After a whirlwind of ham radio activity over the last couple of months: three exams in pursuit of my Extra class license, the Hamvention in Dayton, purchasing my first handheld, my first QSO, setting up my Ham Chair and dabbling in HF, I am settling in and feeling somewhat like a "real ham." But, as every seasoned ham knows, being a ham radio operator, is not just about QSOs and Hamventions, there's some real work involved, especially to keep equipment and antennas up and running in tip-top condition. My first lesson ... helping replace W7AH's antenna rotator.
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| Outside Antenna Work Has to Start Early in Arizona |
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| W7AH's 5-Band Beam Antenna Up |
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| Half Hour Later ... W7AH's 5-Band Beam Antenna Down |
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| Have to Keep Critters (Coyotes, Javelinas, Raccoons) from Nibbling Cables |
W7AH Installing Temporary 40m Antenna
While New Rotator is on Order
Time to Test on 40m
KG7LNG Testing Vertical Antenna for 2m and 70cm
To be Installed on Roof Later
(I like to think of this as being "Outstanding in my Field" ... hi hi)
73, KG7LNG
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