[SMCARA] K3NHK Internet

[Clarke, Tom VX-20 OPS]

I agree on the shortening of the cable, but let's wait until we
get it snaked (interesting choice of words, eh?) through the wall
to ensure enough slack for some limited movement of the cabinet.

73 de Tom

Tom Clarke
VX-20 Ops Specialist/C-130 Pilot
Wyle Laboratories, Inc
frederic.clarke at navy.mil
Voice   301-757-3317
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-----Original Message-----
From: smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of A.J. Farmer (AJ3U)
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 16:13
To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [SMCARA] K3NHK Internet


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
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