[RVRC] 440 Antenna repairs - tower climb and installation

[cwsaums at aol.com]

The installation of the 440 replacement antenna is postponed for this weekend (July 6 & 7) Due to expected high temperatures and humidity.   We will reevaluate the situation on Monday with the possibility of a midweek climb if the heat breaks. 

It did not seem reasonable to risk overexposure in the heat for the climber, especially since the current antenna is still operational to a reasonable degree.

Craig
AC2FE

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On Jun 26, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Craig W Saums <cwsaums at aol.com> wrote:

Members of RVRC

The climbing company that we will be working with for the installation of the new antennas, TELCO Communications, has given us a potential climb and installation date of Saturday June 29, 2013
 
The climb is planned for Saturday morning starting at approximately 9 AM.
This is still a 'planned' date that is dependant on weather conditions.
The final 'go / no-go' decision will be made Saturday morning by David Ehehalt from TELCO Comm.
 
David has requested a 3-4 person ground support crew from the club to assist.
 
I have committments from Jim Nannery (KC2ZXP), Paul Nannery (KC2VRJ), Bruce Nadler (KC2YSF) and I will be there. 
Anna Nannery (KD2DUK) will probably be available for encouragement and moral support. 
 
If you are interested in helping please call me directly. 
I can use 1 or 2 more as backups or substitutes.
 
Weather permitting, this climb should get us back on top of the tower for 2 meters and also give us a new 440 antenna up on top,
 
More to follow..........
 
Craig Saums AC2FE
Technical Committee Chairman
732-991-6672