Tuned to Weather Radio... what's the temp??
Base of the 20m vertical wrapped around a Jackite pole.
Top of the 20m vertical wrapped around a Jackite pole.
Martin, VA3SIE operating his KX1 in the FYBO contest.
Bob, VA3QV operating his FT-817 in the FYBO contest.
Bob's FT-817 and autotuner.
On the left: A 16ft 20m vertical occupies the top half of a 31ft Jackite pole, 4 elevated radials extend from the halfway point to neighbouring trees and drivewar markers. On the right, a 30ft 40m vertical runs the full length of a Jackite pole. 4 radials extend along the snow.
Base of the 40m vertical showing the feedpoint. The radials and vertical wire are straight-soldered to the coax and covered in adhesive RTV compond and electrical tape.
2 verticals reach for the clouds!
The picnic shelter we are operating from - freezing drizzle was in the forecast.
Glenn VE3XRA stopped by.
