[Lowfer] XM Schedule

[Mitch Powell]

> 
> I'm curious. How much power does it take to keep your antenna clear of ice? Do
> you dim the lights in your neighbors homes? I notice you are all alone
> tonight.
> VLF is off the air until tomorrow - antenna problems  related to the ice. We
> got
> about 3/8 inch. When I got home tonight I hooked up the garden hose to the hot
> water line and de-iced my loop...
> 
> Jay Rusgrove, W1VD

Reminds me of some time ago - using 75 meter dipoles made of 300 ohm ribbon
and open wire. We just connected it to 120V ac for a little while, watched
the ice drop - and re-connected back to the rig....  remember that >

73
Mitch