[SMCARA] K3NHK Internet

[A.J. Farmer (AJ3U)]

Today I installed the wireless Internet antenna and transciever on the 
roof and ran the cable inside the building.  I also tried to drill a 
hole through the ceiling beam for routing the coax and CAT5 cable, but I 
was unable to get the ladder close enough to be comfortable due to 
displays.  I'm sure with two or more people, this would not be a 
problem.  I coiled up the CAT5 and tucked it away until this can be done.

I will not be in town tomorrow, but I left my tall ladder behind the 
building if anyone wants to tackle drilling the hole and routing the 
cables.  Watch out for Mr. Black Snake who I almost tramped on while 
walking around back!  Last place I saw him was under the tree in between 
the buildings.  I don't know if he's living under there or what.  Be 
mindful of where you walk - he's a big one - at least 6 feet long!!

Another issue is the coax length.  I was going to put a PL259 connector 
on the bare coax, but there is a large amount of excess in coil.  Should 
we go ahead and shorten it to an appropriate length?  I wanted to get a 
consensus first.  I vote "yes" for both the HF and the VHF/UHF feed. 
Let's just leave enough slack for easy equipment hookup and a little 
movement based on the station being in the corner.

We're getting very close!!

73!

A.J. Farmer, AJ3U
http://www.aj3u.com