[W2CRA] Saturday antenna work

Wed Oct 12 14:23:45 EDT 2022

I can assist Saturday also as needed. Around the corner from you and can help with ladder through use of my Toyota Sienna van.  

73, Chris

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> On Oct 11, 2022, at 5:27 PM, Ron via W2CRA <w2cra at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> Kurt,  I can transport ladder I think if not too long.
> 
> Pick up your place saturday am ?
> 
> Wes 
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>   1. Re: CRA Tech: A New Opportunity! (Kurt Cathcart, KR2C)
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> Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:14:06 -0400
> From: "Kurt Cathcart, KR2C" <Kurt at KuhlRoad.net>
> To: <w2cra at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [W2CRA] CRA Tech: A New Opportunity!
> Message-ID: <52670eeb-b259-5e88-c9d1-df5c9f042df6 at KuhlRoad.net>
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> I'm looking for 2 to 3 people to assist with this project.
> 
> 
> I figure we can carve this out into two efforts.
> 
> 1. Lower existing mast
> 
> ??? a. safely lower mast keeping the mast from bending and preserving 
> the weather station
> 
> ??? b. remove weather station and associated cables
> 
> ??? c. mount new 220 antenna to mast
> 
> ??? d. attach coax to antenna and secure down mast to the roof line.
> 
> ??? e.? restore mast/antenna to vertical.
> 
> 2. Coax run
> 
> ??? a. remove existing coax from feed-thru? preserving the existing 
> connector.
> 
> ??? b. run new coax around building maintaining a 6" minimum radius bend.
> 
> ??? c. secure coax to building using P-clamps and masonry screws.
> 
> ??? d. pass new coax through entry point vacated by old coax.
> 
> 
> I don't have a means to move a ladder so I'm hoping somebody can assist.
> 
> I'd like to do this on Saturday morning starting between 8 and 9.? 
> Please respond if you can assist.
> 
> 
> -Kurt, KR2C
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/28/2022 6:35 PM, William Powell wrote:
> > [Resend]
> > CRA Members,
> >
> > I have heard the occasional lamentation from members about wanting to participate in the various work parties but not
> > feeling  "technical enough" to participate.
> >
> > Boy - do I have a deal for you.
> >
> > In order to put  our new 220 repeater on the air (W2CRA - 224.560 -1.6 PL 203.5) we need an antenna, abet a temporary
> > one.
> > Nope - NO tower climb involved - all work less than 20' above the ground.  Also NOT technical as this project is, with
> > the exception of mating 2 connectors, purely mechanical.
> >
> > The first step is finding someone WHO HAS NOT HAD THE CHANCE TO OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE to recruit work
> > party members and oversee the project.  So . . .  Unless you intend to volunteer as leader there is NO need to reply to
> > this E-Mail.
> >
> > Project Summary: 220 Antenna Project
> > -------------------------------------------------------------
> > Install a CRA provided 220 MHz antenna as follows:
> >  - SAFELY lower an existing ??' mast
> >  - Replace the weather station at the top of the mast with a 220 antenna.
> >  - Run CRA provided 1/2" hard line down the mast and secure with tape
> >      WHILE MAINTAINING A MINIMUM 6" BEND RADIUS
> >  - Run the hard line around building to old cable entrance, securing with clamps as required
> >      WHILE MAINTAINING A MINIMUM 6" BEND RADIUS
> >  - Clean up and secure the work site
> >
> > Project will require:
> >  - Personnel
> >     1 Project Leader who will recruit and direct:
> >         1 Person comfortable working on a 20' ladder
> >         2 Persons to handle and steady ladder
> >         1 "Go fer"
> >         1 Safety observer
> >
> >  - Protective Equipment
> >     Hard Hats
> >     Eye protection
> >     work gloves
> >     appropriate footwear
> >
> >  - Tools
> >     Supplied by CRA
> >     1 ea. G7-220 antenna (supplied by CRA)
> >     1 ea. 6" RG400 jumper (supplied by CRA)
> >     100' 1/2" hardline with pre-installed connectors
> >
> >     Elsewise Provided
> >     20' STURDY ladder
> >     2 ea. Battery operated drill
> >     ~25 1/2" P clips to support hard line
> >     ~25 masonry anchors
> >     1 ea. masonry bit (usually supplied with anchors)
> >     1 ea. Driver / bit for masonry fasteners
> >     1 ea. 6" radius guide - locally constructed to spec
> >     Scotch 66 electrical tape
> >     PlastiDip spray
> >
> > I will provide detailed work plans and on-site pre-project time with the leader
> > as well as on-site observation and, where / when required advice during execution.
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Only volunteer leaders who have NOT otherwise participated should reply.
> >
> > Bill - WB1GOT
> > whp at att.net
> >
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