[FARC] Wind Damage

Dick, WN3R wn3r at verizon.net
Fri Feb 13 12:30:03 EST 2009


Well, the winds did a number here in Frederick.  The Pro.Sis.Tel. super
duper 71D rotator finally and totally (It did have 90 degree play CCW in
early December) failed and the mast is freewheeling. Every wire in the rotor
loop is torn to shreds.  The 80m dipole is down. The 160m dipole is still
down as it fell during the last ice storm.

The ONLY single bit of good news is the MonstIR (K4ZA heavy duty version)
looks great.

If you feel sorry for me, please give me a contact on UHF or VHF FM.

I do have some projects off the air projects:
1. Clean up the workshop
2. Build a desk for the 1960's vintage Collins Station
3. Install an IC-706MKIIG in the SUV
4. Rebuild the EV 664 mic with a Heil element
5. Replace the rotor plate and change out the 71D with a rebuilt prop-pitch

73, Dick, WN3R

PS To add to my misery, my favorite restaurant not far from here closed and
my neighbor knocked over and destroyed my mailbox when it was icy.




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