It was thought that “The Drill” — otherwise known as re-raising a vertical antenna at W1XX — was not needed this season. The recent “Big Wind” thought otherwise in taking direct aim on the 80 meter vertical. Last Tuesday with hailstones the size of dimes, thunder, lightning, and gusts over 50 mph bent over the top third of the antenna. With the W1AW/1 RI operation looming, being without 80 meters would not be good. Please bring hardhat(s).
Thanks to prez K1DM accepting my plea to change the venue and host the November meeting at my W1XX QTH. Thus, I am asking if members could show up about a half hour early — around 9:30 — and assist in putting the antenna back vertical.
Refreshments will be provided. Please reply to this message so we can get a count of those attending. Thanks as always to CTRI for coming to my antenna rescue. 73! — John, W1XX
As of right now, I am planning to arrive at W1XX at about 0930 on the 8th.
73, Ken K3IU
I plan on being there early as well.
Norm
NR1H
I am planning on being there.
See yall then
Rick
I will be there at 0930.
Mike
I expect to be there.
73 James K1SD
I am making arrangements so that I can be there to witness the re-raising of the antenna. 73, Mike, K1DM
I won’t be able to make since I can’t drive at this time. I hope to have full use of the arm in a couple of weeks but til then I am kinda restricted.
CTRI: TNX to those responding…if you’re coming to the meeting, please post your intentions….much appreciated. Parking: the driveway will be blocked at the top by the antenna so….on the pavement on top half (If you have good brakes)…bottom of driveway way on the side….near the mailbox off the road….across the street from the driveway in the grass/weeds. I don’t know the meeting agenda, but I can give an update on W1AW/1 Team RI that starts next Tuesday at 7 PM EST. Hope many can make it. QTH: 48 Shannock Rd., South Kingstown….3rd driveway on left when you come off Rte 1 South. If you get lost: 401-783-1588. 73!!!! — John, W1XX
Sorry for my late response – I’ll be there for 9:30.
73,
Pat, NG1G
Now able to make it – last minute chg! Arriving w/ K3IU.
80m vert re-raising…let’s get ‘er done! 73, Bill W1WBB