[K3PZN-List] Team WX3B Installs new Station in Taneytown, MD

[James Nitzberg]

Dear CCARC Contesters;

I am pleased to announce that team WX3B started the
new year off in style 
with a massive ground force Sunday at my new home in
Taneytown, MD.  The 
weather held out - no rain, no wind and pleasant
temperatures.  

  

During the hours of 11:30am to 6:00pm the following
equipment was installed: 

  

Mast #1:  AB/577 with Force 12 C3S up 55 feet 

Mast #2:  AB/577 with Force 12 EF-415 up 50 feet (4
elements 20 foot boom) 

Mast #3:  AB/577 Planned 20 meter antenna - Force 12
EF-420 up 50+ feet (4 
elements 30 foot boom).  Project to be completed soon.


  

There is a 75m dipole up 55 feet and a 40 meter dipole
will be installed 
soon.  Plans for a 160 inverted L are on the drawing
board.  Looks like we 
WILL be on for ARRL DX this year!   There are already
rumors about 2 element 
40 meter wire beams and something better for 75/80m. 

  

There is an amazingly LONG list of people to thank for
this antenna party as 
follows: 

  

N3SB, NY3A, W3ARS, K1RH, N3ST, W3DF, N3VOP, W3ADC, and
W3ADX. 

  

Nathan, W3ADX deserves a special acknowledgement
because he is our Carroll 
County Club member of the year, he is 16 years old,
and he is completely 
comfortable with all aspects of installing the AB/577
- making dipoles, 
soldering, etc.  Nathan has a real talent for
mechanical and electrical 
projects and I look forward to having him (and his old
man W3ADC) joining 
our team this year. 

  

It is interesting to note that (almost) all helpers
are CCARC members - and also are active PVRC members.
  

Thank you for all your time & effort gentlemen - I am
looking forward to 
paying you back over the years with a great place to
gather, play radio and 
have fun. 

  

It sure feels good being back on the air! 

If you are a Carroll County club member and have an
interest in contesting - please consider joining me
for our Multi-Operator contests at WX3B.

73 & Happy New Year to all,

  

Jim  WX3B