[Lowfer] W5JGV Grabbers down - network failure - but back online tonight!!

[Ralph W5JGV]

> I have a pair of Lynksys transmitters and rec card that are surplus to my
> needs, if you want them send me your snailmail address and I will
> get them in the mail to you monday.


While I greatly appreciate the kind offer, it's really not necessary.  The
problem has been resolved by simply running a new network cable underground
between the hamshack and the house where the satellite internet uplink
lives.

The failure was in a wireless network bridge that lost its transmitter.
These RF bridges were installed several years ago as a temporary fix until
the buried cable was run between the buildings.  Of course, the RF bridge
worked well enough so that the cable was not installed - at least until the
failure forced the issue a couple of days ago.

Anyway, the Grabber and the Band Viewer are back on line this evening.  The
displays should be fairly good, since I am running the WD2XSH/7 600 Meter
transmitter at 50 watts tonight.  The low power is due to the failure of one
of the RF PA transistors in the amplifier.  Sigh...

> Thanks again for the grabber, its been a big help to me and an eyeopener
> about daytime propagation.

It's my pleasure to be able to provide it.  The operating cost is
reasonable - just the electricity for the RX and the computer.  I hope to
add another Grabber for the 137 KHz band soon.

73,

Ralph  W5JGV - WD2XSH/7