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Here is my latest addition to my rover setup, a new crankup
mast, and custom rack so I can stand on the roof and work on the
antennas. Height from ground is now 25 feet if I extend the mast
fully. It sure is nice to lift all those antennas with a hand
crank.
This picture is on Roan Mountain, Nc durning the June 2003 Arrl
Vhf contest, if you look closely you will see another van with
antennas belonging to a avid microwaver for many years, Bunky
Botts, K4EJQ. This was a beautiful morning to enjoy the contest,
I could not resist taking a nice hike through the Roan Mountain
gardens, what a gorgeous mountain, what a perfect
morning...............
Ham radio is wonderful! So much to try, so much to learn. Right
now I am interested in vhf weak signal work. I am a Rover in the
vhf contests and operate 6-2304 from a 86 astro van. My most
recent interest is getting on 10ghz and 5760 ghz. WBFM on 10 ghz
to start with and then on to narrow band. Converting surplus
motion detectors to WBFM with the help of my friends and in the
process, I am learning lots of new and exciting things.
Here is a word for you.....ADVENTURE....Ham radio is for me a
constant adventure, especially as a weak signal rover, always a
new story to tell, a new mountain to try out, someone
interesting to get to know, somewhere new with the beauty of
nature to enjoy. Ask me about my adventures, I love to tell
others about what a great time I am having.
73, and Please work me in the contests!
Mike Wechsler N4OFA/R EM86RN "KISS MY GRIDS"
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