Setting up the crane to raise the 4 stack on 20M of OWA antennas
Date: 05/08/2008
20M OWA in driveway, awaiting lift onto 195 foot tower via yellow crane. Red crane was used to add two boom/jib sections to the bigger crane so it was 230' tall. Later red crane was used to remove a 10M beam. In back ground to right is 185 40M tower, and in about middle of pic is the 'other' 20M tower where we'll eventually put up a 2 stack. big stack of 20s not in this picture. K4ZA is seen at right in white hat.
Don K4ZA working on 15M OWA that will be installed on the mast you see above the 20M stack at 205 feet.
Date: 05/08/2008
Don K4ZA working on 15M OWA that will be installed on the mast you see above the 20M stack at 205 feet. Pic taken 5/8/08 about 9:15 am In background is the 10M tower.
One of the 20M OWAs ready for lift off.
Date: 05/08/2008
One of the 20M OWAs ready for lift off - my guess its the one gg to 95 feet. The 20M 195' 55G tower is out of frame to the left. The towers in the background are left to right, 80' 45G nothing on it (about 200' away), another 80' 45G vacant, about 250' away, and the 3rd is the 165' 45G, right next to driveway, which will eventually have another 20M 2 stack of OWAs. Fellow in red hat is a crane op. Note how nicely balanced the antenna is....we added 14 lbs of galvanized water pipe tucked inside the boom on the front end to balance the beast.
The 20M 195' tower is on the extreme left. Just beyond the tower is....
Date: 05/08/2008
The 20M 195' tower is on the extreme left. Just beyond the tower is a custom built 'spool' to keep the 7/8 heliax phasing lines nicely coiled up and off the ground. To the right is a small 35' 25G with 15 and 10M yagis. Further to the right is that 80' 45G tower about 200' away.
You can see the several of the 20M OWAs sitting in the parking area awaiting ascent.
You can see the several of the 20M OWAs sitting in the parking area awaiting ascent.
The first 20M OWA at 45 feet. Thats W2GD up on the tower bolting in the beam on the K0XG orbital ring rotator. Note all the...
Date: 05/08/2008
The first 20M OWA at 45 feet. Thats W2GD up on the tower bolting in the beam on the K0XG orbital ring rotator. Note all the double guys in the air, from the star guys, some that you see are from the 15M stack tower to the photographers rear. Also note the multiple runs of 7/8 heliax, the stack phase lines , neatly mounted on the tower.
This is the top part of the 240' commercial (microwave) tower to be relocated to the property within the next couple of months.
Date: 04/26/2008
This is the top part of the 240’ commercial (microwave) tower to be relocated to the property within the next couple of months. We will hang monobanders (10-40) from it as far away from the main antennas as possible (800’) to use as the multiplier station. Anybody have a use for the dishes?
Also, I have purchased a 520' Pirod tower that we plan to reinstall at 340' (or so). We hope to stack a couple of 3 ele 80s on it before the end of summer.
Also, I have purchased a 520' Pirod tower that we plan to reinstall at 340' (or so). We hope to stack a couple of 3 ele 80s on it before the end of summer.
A nice picture of John W2GD and Don K4ZA installing the tall 15 7 ele OWA atop the 20 stack (@199')....
Date: 05/10/2008
A nice picture of John and Don installing the tall 15 7 ele OWA atop the 20 stack (@199’). The 15 (right background and 10 (left background) stacks are visible as well as a few other “shorties” and unfinished towers. This shot does NOT show the 80 meter tower (behind the cameraman) or the smaller 15 stack (right of view). Neither does it show the 160 vertical tower or the old bobtail curtain (to be removed and replaced with a phased 4-square). Several other large and medium towers are just out of view to the left.
The antennas will be located on approximately 16 acres out of a 40 acre tract. Things like beverages (and some guy points) may creep over on the adjacent property.
The antennas will be located on approximately 16 acres out of a 40 acre tract. Things like beverages (and some guy points) may creep over on the adjacent property.
Don, K4ZA on the 10-stack removing the damaged 8 ele OWA at 105' while John, W2GD, readies the 7ele OWA at 185...
Date: 05/10/2008
Don, K4ZA, on the 10-stack removing the damaged 8 ele OWA at 105' while John, W2GD, readies the 7ele OWA at 185' for lowering, repair, and reinstallation atop the 15 stack. The small crane was sent to service the large crane so we pressed both into simultaneous service. Note John standing atop the 15 stack.
Long shot of antenna farm taken from south
Date: 06/13/2008
Long shot of antenna farm taken from south L to R 40M stack, 10M stack, 20M tower (empty), 20M stack, 15M stack
Long shot from south, but taken closer.
Date: 06/13/2008
Long shot from south, but taken closer. L to R, 40M stack, 40M owa at 80', empty 20M tower, 20M stack, 15M stack, empty 80M tower and 15M tower
Top of 20M stack with 7 ele 15 mounted on top at 200'
Date: 06/13/2008
Top of 20M stack with 7 ele 15 mounted on top at 200'
10M stack, beam at 105' removed for maintenance
Date: 06/13/2008
10M stack, beam at 105' removed for maintenance
L to R W2GD, K4ZA, NR5M, at base of 40M tower
Date: 06/13/2008
L to R W2GD, K4ZA, NR5M, at base of 40M tower
Closeup of K0XG orbital ring rotor on 10M tower
Date: 06/13/2008
Closeup of K0XG orbital ring rotor on 10M tower
Eight BX towers awaiting assembly
Date: 06/13/2008
Eight BX towers awaiting assembly - will be used for the pair of phased 80M Four Sqs.
Tower farm
Date: 06/13/2008
L to R 10M stack, 40M stack, 15M stack, empty 20m tower, 20M stack, 40m owa on 80', two empty towers
Tower Farm
Date: 06/13/2008
L to R 10M stack, 40M stack, 15M stack, empty 20m tower, 20M stack, 40m owa on 80', two empty towers
80M 4sq X 2
Pair of PHASED 80M Four Squares. All eight are HBX-56 w/22 ft stingers. All ComTek hardware. 150 #16 tinned copper radials under each vertical. <1W dumped pwr to NE...
Date: 10/04/2008
Pair of PHASED 80M Four Squares. All eight are HBX-56 w/22 ft stingers. All ComTek hardware. 150 #16 tinned copper radials under each vertical. <1W dumped pwr to NE...
160M Vertical
The 160M vertical. 130 ft of 25G. Four Tee top sloping parasitic elements hang off the vertical. 120 #16 tinned copper radials.
Date: 10/04/2008
The 160M vertical. 130 ft of 25G. Four Tee top sloping parasitic elements hang off the vertical. 120 #16 tinned copper radials.
40M stack + 10M 8el
The topmost 40M OWA & the 10M OWA 9 ft above it. K0XG orbital ring rotator & Prosistel 61-D.
Date: 10/04/2008
The topmost 40M OWA & the 10M OWA 9 ft above it. K0XG orbital ring rotator & Prosistel 61-D.
40M stack - beauty of star guys
The 40M stack, proving not only the "beauty" of star-guying but the additional strength they provide. 55G @ 199 ft
Date: 10/04/2008
The 40M stack, proving not only the "beauty" of star-guying but the additional strength they provide. 55G @ 199 ft
10m 8 el OWA 4 stack
Simple overall shot of the 10M stack of OWAs on 45G. Next step? Changing to star-guys on this tower.
Date: 10/04/2008
Simple overall shot of the 10M stack of OWAs on 45G. Next step? Changing to star-guys on this tower.
15M 4 stack
Simple shot of the 15M stack of OWAs. #3 Yagi's reflector since repaired.
Date: 10/04/2008
Simple shot of the 15M stack of OWAs. #3 Yagi's reflector since repaired.
20M 4 stack + 15M 7 el at 200'
Simple shot of 20M stack of OWAs w/the 15M above @ 199 ft.
Date: 10/04/2008
Simple shot of 20M stack of OWAs w/the 15M above @ 199 ft.
K0XG orbital ring rotators & Prosistel 61-D.
K0XG orbital ring rotators & Prosistel 61-D.
K4ZA in bosun's chair
K4ZA rides the bosun's chair up to 125 ft to replace broken 15M reflector. A few minutes later Don was at 165 ft replacing a broken feedline. Faster than taking the Yagis down & hauling them back up. W2GD providing alignment, directions, & laughs
Date: 01/22/2009
K4ZA rides the bosun's chair up to 125 ft to replace broken 15M reflector. A few minutes later Don was at 165 ft replacing a broken feedline. Faster than taking Yagis down & hauling back up. W2GD providing alignment, directions, & laughs from the tower! K7ZV took time out from putting 3L 80M beam together to grab the shot...
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K4ZA & W2GD bundled up in their Wal-Mart gear for work at 28 degrees! Even colder in the air, December 2008. KZ5KG picture.
Date: 12/15/2008
K4ZA & W2GD bundled up in their Wal-Mart gear for work at 28 degrees! Even colder in the air, December 2008. KZ5KG picture.
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K4ZA replacing broken refelctor @125 ft. W2GD helps w/alignment. Next stop, the topmost Yagi...K7ZV picture.
Date: 01/22/2009
K4ZA replacing broken refelctor @125 ft. W2GD helps w/alignment. Next stop, the topmost Yagi...K7ZV picture.
Phasing line wheel
40-10M stacks use 7/8 Heliax for phasing lines. NR5M had local carpenters build these wheels to hold the excess hardline at groundlevel.
Date: 10/04/2008
40-10M stacks use 7/8 Heliax for phasing lines. NR5M had local carpenters build these wheels to hold the excess hardline at groundlevel.
