N2EY wrote:
In article , Radio Amateur KC2HMZ
writes:
On 23 Jul 2003 03:14:23 GMT, ospam (Larry Roll K3LT)
wrote:
Oh, you mean like "disconnecting" antenna rotor control boxes with a
pair of dikes? Yes, indeed.
Is that how you highly technical CW ops handle it?
Heck no! We install plug couplers on everything. that may need disconnection.
Also use different couplers for different applications to avoid destructive
mistakes.
At N2EY this past FD, the only tools needed for the entire setup and takedown
we
Slingshot/spinning reel antenna launcher
Pocketknife to cut line and electrical tape
Hammer to drive the ground rod and tent stakes
Screwdriver to tighten the clamp on the groundrod.
Wingnut on the groundrod will eliminate the screwdriver next time.
12 hours to set up, 2 to tear down!
Amazing what you can do when gravity is working in your favor rather
than against you, isn't it?
Yup.
That wire that took six shots with a
slingshot to get over just the right tree branch comes down on the
*first* try when you cut the rope, almost as if by magic!
SIX SHOTS? First time I used the slingshot launcher, and it only took me two.
Ahh, Jim. Just wait till the next time. First time I used a slingshot
it was easy. Most times since then have been pretty comical.
- Mike KB3EIA -