[AK-VHF] NET: 17 Feb. - 144.200 USB

[Edward R Cole]

The net will begin at 9am until 10am on 144.200 USB.  I will also 
monitor 223.50 FM if anyone wishes to try that for checking in.

Made some more progress and now have 1296 working.  I originally 
removed the loop-yagi to install an non-metallic mast for the new 432 
yagi (and the 1296 loop-yagi).  But the 1296 yagi tested bad so 
required removal to install a new driven element.  That required 
reinstalling and running a flexible jumper off back of the antenna to 
connect with rigid 1/2-inch hardline.  Got that complete and tested 
with 2.2w output and 0.1w reflected.  Also tested Rx after 
resoldering  power wire on preamp.  50w PA is non-functional so bypassed.

I still have wiring and adjustment of new digital elevation sensor 
and testing the 900-MHz system.  Wx was excellent this afternoon so 
another day like this I should complete my upgrades.  I tried raising 
the array halfway but winch brake was frozen and not working (not 
holding the weight) so left array at ground level (upper 2m yagis at 
17-foot).  Probably can thaw the brake system with my heatgun (ran 
out of time for that today).

Hope everyone is enjoying the Olympics.  Hope to see you in the 
morning on the net.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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