KC2LLT/R Update
Quick update for everyone:
Last night that platform was finished (with the exception of the rotor mount, eyebolts to hold the dish and outrigger pipes) and the previous night the battery box was installed. Thanks to Todd (KB1EKZ), Cyrus (KC2RLP), and Jared (KB1PFK) for the help over the past week. Here is what we have left to finish for the contest:
- Run the 4 ga. auxiliary battery cable (hood to trunk)
- Find solid ground point for aux battery and run cable
- Mount rotator for log periodic antenna
- Add out rigger pipes to platform (need clamps first)
- Fabricate cross-mast section to hold mast for the 4′ dish
- Get 6 meter antenna
- Pickup 144/220/432 radio in Albany (en route to Greylock next week)
- Confirm all feed lines have been acquired (and build more if necessary)
- Make plexiglass insert for window to pass coax through
I am aiming to get this done on Saturday so I can test the equipment on Sunday with Greg. I might be able to fudge a few things (ie battery cables, plexiglass, etc) so I can at least try the equipment out before the contest. Another thing I’d like to do is put my TinkTraker in the car for running APRS if I want to. After all of the buzz on the VHFcontesting email reflector I don’t know if it’s allowed, but I’ll have to read the rules a little closer.
Pictures will be forth coming as soon as I get a second to transfer them over from the camera. That’s all for now!
-Carl (a tired rover)
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