[W2CRA] CRA Tech: A New Opportunity!

[William Powell]

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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
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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.
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Only volunteer leaders who have NOT otherwise participated should reply.

Bill - WB1GOT
whp at att.net

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