[GCARC] Remote Radio Antenna Status

[Agustin Neron Properties LLC]

Chris,
Thanks for the heads up about the wind.
I just lowered both of my crankups with an electric hoist. Only takes a little over 5 minutes for both, and gives me great piece of mind!

73
Darrell AB2E

> On 03/04/2025 1:27 PM EST Christopher Prioli  AD2CS <cpprioli at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>  
> Please be advised that, due to unusually high forecast winds over the next
> few days, both the VHF "tower trailer" and the HF tower have been lowered
> to their bottom limits, resulting in serious changes in the availability of
> these antennas for on-air use.
> 
> On the HF side, amplifier use is prohibited whenever the antenna is at
> less than its full height.  This means that the amplifier is currently
> unavailable for any use at all.  In addition, the
> 160-meter loop wire is currently down and is draped across the Clubhouse
> roof and then trails down to and lays across the ground in the parking
> lot.  Be aware of this wire if you visit the Clubhouse.  The wire is marked
> with sawhorses, but it is still a hazard despite these markings.  The HF
> bands normally serviced by this antenna are unavailable for on-air use
> during this stormy period.  This includes 160 meters, 80 meters, 60 meters,
> 30 meters, 17 meters, 12 meters, and 6 meters.
> 
> The bands serviced by the beam antennas, which include 40 meters, 20
> meters, 15 meters, and 10 meters can be operated, *but at a reduced power
> level of 50% of normal maximum power!*
> 
> Furthermore, due to the proximity of the beam antennas and the wire loop
> and the likelihood of entanglement, the HF tower rotator system has also
> been disabled.  The system is currently parked at a 47° position, enabling
> possible communications to the European continent.
> 
> We will restore the system to its normal functionality as soon as possible
> after passage of the storm front.  In light of the increased usage of the
> HF remote radio in recent days, we are taking every precaution to protect
> this system from storm damage which would inconvenience the users for a
> much greater period than the relatively short inconvenience caused by these
> tempoorary changes.
> 
> *All users of the remote radio systems should get into the habit of
> checking the Clubhouse calendar immediately prior to logging onto the
> remote system, so as to ascertain the current status of the antenna system
> for the radio you intend to use.*
> 
> Thank you for your patience and understanding...
> 
> 73 de
> 
> -- Chris   AD2CS
> *GCARC VE Team Liaison*
> *GCARC Education Committee Chair*
> *GCARC Membership Committee Chair*
> *Member, GCARC Board of Directors*
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Christopher P Prioli
> 648 W Holly Ave
> Pitman, NJ  08071
> 1-856-689-6783
> www.ad2cs.com
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