[DARC] Antenna replacement for the D.A.R.C. 146.22/82 Repeater

[Tinsley Meekins K3RUQ]

3-25-06 DARC members, you will be very happy with the performance of the
Sinclair antenna on the 82 repeater..
This is the same one that we have recently purchased for the Easton
repeater.  It is an expensive antenna, but it is rated at 185 mph wind
survival, and the coverage we are getting is the best of any antenna we have
ever used.

73  Tinsley Meekins K3RUQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Willmuth" <willmuth at dmv.com>
To: "DARC Reflector" <DARC at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 3:06 PM
Subject: [DARC] Antenna replacement for the D.A.R.C. 146.22/82 Repeater


> To all D.A.R.C. members;
>
> At the board meeting on Wednesday (3/22/06) it was decided to replace the
> existing damaged antenna on the 146.22/82 repeater with a Sinclair SD214
> heavy duty/low intermod antenna.  We will also be replacing the mounting
> hardware/brackets, and associated coax jumper (pigtail) which connects the
> antenna to the existing 7/8 inch coax on the tower.  The Sinclair SD214
was
> selected for its performance and long term durability.  As this antenna is
> located at a height of 825 feet on the tower, it is the best long term
cost
> effective approach.
>
> The estimated total cost of this job is $5,500.00.  This includes the
labor
> for the first tower climb to temporarily secure the existing antenna with
a
> nylon strap.  The total labor included in the total cost is approximately
> $2,600.00.
>
> Although this expense will deplete a majority of the club treasury, we
> expect to have enough to cover all repeater expenses for the remainder of
> the year.  At this time we do not anticipate a club dues increase for next
> year but will review our monetary situation toward the end of the year.
>
> Any questions may be directed to either myself at < willmuth at dmv.com > or
> any of the other club officers.
>
> 73 for now...   John  Willmuth  NQ4Q   D.A.R.C. Membership
>
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