[MAMS] K4TO off 2-10 ghz

[Zack Widup]

Wow, sorry to hear that. I hope you get it fixed and get back on the air soon.

73, Zack W9SZ


On 7/21/12, Dave Sublette <k4to at arrl.net> wrote:
> Due to several close lightning strikes two nights ago, I am off of the
> air on 2304 through 10368 Mhz.  The damage is two-fold (and maybe more I
> haven't found yet).  1) The PTT line to the top of the tower is
> shorted.  and 2) The potentiometer on my PST 71D rotator is shot.
>
> All things considered I feel really good about a lot of things. First, I
> don't think the damage is too severe.  I had all cables, power and
> ground at the shack disconnected as I always do, else the lightning
> might have really hit directly and taken everything. Second, I have just
> finished an exhilarating afternoon working at 50 feet.  I removed the
> PST-71D and it is now in the shop, ready to get a new pot. I neglected
> to look up the weight of the unit before climbing and it was so heavy
> (77lbs!) I almost couldn't get it down (gracefully) after getting it
> loose from the tower.
>
> This was my first major climb in just over a year. Last year at this
> time I just got out of ICU where I was for three weeks, unconscious. The
> first week they didn't give me any chance of survival. Five weeks after
> I went in, I walked out and started rehab.  I am just now really getting
> back close to where I was.  I had so much fun this afternoon I was
> almost giddy.
>
> I am thankful for the Grace of God that allowed and enabled me to
> recover. I don't take things for granted much anymore these days.
>
>
> So ....  I will keep you all posted on progress. After getting the
> rotator fixed and back up, I have to climb to 185 feet, take down the 55
> pound four band microwave box, repair it and put it back up. I'll shoot
> for the September contest.
>
> Thanks for listening.
>
> Dave, K4TO
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