Galapagos Island will be activated March 1 – March 11 2023. Team: WB2REM – Jim, KE2D – Robert and K4LT – John They will operate 160-6M on SSB, CW and FT8 (Fox Hound)/FT4. QSL via WB2REM. HD8M will also be participating in the ARRL International DX Contest SSB (March 5-6, 2023). See … Continue reading
Finally got the Shack the way I want it. Still more work to do though.
Got on my way to WV-Stoc at Blackwater State Park in Davis, WV, Monday morning 10/3. Was going to head out Thursday 9/29 to Hot Springs, NC, for the annual BRG Gathering, but hurricane Ian put my plans on hold. So my next plan was to go out Sunday, heading … Continue reading
Aluma T-75XHD tower install: The tower finally came in, and I didn’t waste any time before starting to dig. The 6″ hole was dug using a 1 ft bit with two extensions. It got heavy after a while, so used the tractor to lift it up after the bit filled … Continue reading
Finally got the Optibeam OB 12-4 HF antenna assembled and ready to be installed on a tower. This thing is built like a tank, weighing in at about 140 lbs. 40, 20,15 and 10 meter bands. Can not wait to get this beast installed and up to 75 feet. 25 … Continue reading