[Lowfer] WC2XSR/13 back on the air.

[Ralph Hartwell]

WC2XSR returned to the air this evening at about 1825 CDT.

Frequency is 166.500 KC @ 400 watts.  Modulation is QRSS30, signing XSR,
followed by a 10 WPM CW ID.

Most of the antenna structure modifications have been completed, and the
top loading wire of the antenna has been temporarily rigged in place.
I'll have to lower it again to re-rig the lines permanently.  The
modifications have allowed me to raise the outer end of the loading wire
another ten feet, which increases the effective height of the antenna
slightly.  This is reflected in a slight increase in antenna current of
about 0.05 amperes, for a total of 2.25 amperes as measured on my new RF
ammeter.

When I get the time I will shut down and remeasure the antenna impedance
again and correlate the readings of the two RF ammeters to ensure
accuracy in the readings.

I also plan to raise the end of the top loading wire which is connected
to the vertical radiating wire by about 6-10 feet.  This will give
another small increase in the effective antenna height and will increase
the separation of the top loading wire from my HF ham dipole system.

73,

Ralph   W5JGV / WC2XSR / 13

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