[KCDXC] WPX Update

tombaugh [email protected]
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:29:52 -0600


More progress in AE9B March 29, WPX planning and implementing.
Mike KD0FW, brought the baluns by for the 160M Phased pair.
Lee K0LW, brought by connectors, coax and elbow grease.
Marty brought by his radio, headset and cables.
SO...
As of now we have:

5- 1000 MP's (6th radio to be supplied by KG0US*)
5- KW Amplifiers (6th from K0LW*)
3 networked computers (#4 (AE9B*)upstairs, #5 Marty (NW0L*), #6 Dave
(KG0US*)
10M Antenna (Tribander Up)
15M Tribander (awaiting Rotor Did Steve (W0MW*) volunteer one? and lift.
***** Butternut needs erecting
20M BEAM *******  (TOWER, BEAM CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION THIS WEEKEND!!!)
Butternut spare (K0OU*)
40 M BEAM ready, 4 Square ready
80 M Phased pair ready
160M Phased pair ready
Beverage 45, 90, 250 deg. ready

NOTE: I am making arrangements to have the lift this weekend. Rain looks
like a possiblity so dress appropriately.
I will definately need some help. The big 20M beam needs to be built and the
tower assembled, raised and guyed.
Let me know if you can help. I hope to be doing final assembly and

(K0LW) Lee... This is a reminder... Please
Call W0MW about the rotor.
Order 500' of rotor cable
Order another 1000' of Coax
Get your AMP ready to go.

(W0ZAP) Rick.. we'll need that other SWR meter for the 15M Station if you
can bring it by.

Thanks for all the help.. we're getting close.. I'M EXCITED!!!
I might need to work out some parking arrangements with my neighbor.. see
you all at the next club meeting.. just days before the big contest.

Tom Baugh
AE9B