Improving the station while waiting for the K3

[J. Heide]

Hello all,

While waiting for my K3, I am making general improvements to my station. I am in the process of building 20m and 6m Yagis and getting them installed. I'm also working on getting a functional 160m vertical on the air. Also checking out the other antennas before winter sets in too hard ( might be too late in some areas) and getting the shack a little cleaned up. A KRC2 is on the way to handle switching the antennas with some real nice coaxial relays from Motorola MTR2000 stations.
Anyone else making improvements and preparations for the arrival of their K3 so it has the best conditions in which to live?

Josh K6ZRX
K2/100 # 6097
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[raroth7]

Actually, I'm just getting back on track with my hobby after 30 years or
so away from HF (haven't even been on 2m for many months!).  I've never
had a shack in this house, so I'm starting from scratch.  Besides my K3
order, I've been sending coupons to HRO for stuff including an Astron
SS-30M supply.  I'm contemplating getting a GAP Challenger vertical and
am still trying to figure out whether I'm planting it on the ground or
flying it on the roof.  The new safety rules require substantial steps
be taken to protect neighbors and their errant pets, so I'm looking for
the best compromise amongst performance, safety, cost and effort.

The last time I had a shack, it was in a walk-in closet, with a dipole
strung between our livingroom and bedroom.  This time, I've got to
figure the best way to get cables into the house.

I'm talking back to basics here!!

Well, I've consumed more than my share of bandwidth.  Everyone have a
terrific day.


J. Heide wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> {snip}

> Anyone else making improvements and preparations for the arrival of their
K3 so it has the best conditions in which to live?

>
> Josh K6ZRX
> K2/100 # 6097
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73,
Dick ka1oz

Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years.
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[Jay Schwisow]

Josh,

There has been basic shack reorganization and I am staying involved in
the contests with the K2.  However, my big project was the construction
of a 3 element 30 meter beam on a 34 foot boom.     I used parts
acquired from an estate and modeled it with Yagi W.  I  just finished
the testing today (at 40 feet)  and the mono bander is 1.3 to 1 or less
in the band.  A friend of mine and I  nick named it the "droopy 30"
since the 600" reflector droops about 4 feet from center.

Next step is to complete the tower for this one.  This project, the 160m
and 10m contest still in play while waiting for the K3.

Jay - KT5E

J. Heide wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> While waiting for my K3, I am making general improvements to my station. I am in the process of building 20m and 6m Yagis and getting them installed. I'm also working on getting a functional 160m vertical on the air. Also checking out the other antennas before winter sets in too hard ( might be too late in some areas) and getting the shack a little cleaned up. A KRC2 is on the way to handle switching the antennas with some real nice coaxial relays from Motorola MTR2000 stations.
> Anyone else making improvements and preparations for the arrival of their K3 so it has the best conditions in which to live?
>
> Josh K6ZRX
> K2/100 # 6097
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