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It all started when this was spotted at QuartzFest.
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We made an offer and now it is ours! A little planning and the project iszooming along (Wuhan Flu or
no!). There are 4 phases of getting our newer NADXA club trailer ready for use.
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Phase I (Complete) Larry WB78EUJ has painted the interior ceiling and upper sides white.and the lower 2/3rds of the interior sides a darker shade. Larry also has installed all 3 of the 6'X8' carpet sections.
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Phase II (Complete) After Larry was done, the trailer was moved over to Dave W7FYW's place to for fabrication of interior desk, storage, and steps. Dave is a master woodworker and completed the task most excellently!
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Phase III (Complete) The trailer was moved to Munds Park for Ron KG7OH to apply a finish to the new woodwork and Ken W7SS to install the electrical systems. Both projects are about done with final testing taking place. .
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Phase III (Complete) Jim, N6KZ gave our club some items to use in our new trailer. Included was a mast pivot mount. KG7OH mounted the pivot at the top, back of the trailer and then clamped a larger PVC pipe as a sleeve. This allowed an extendable aluminum mast to be slid up through the pipe sleeve. Then we could attach the tri-band to the mast, and using the "armstrong method", raise or lower the antenna. It only takes a few minutes, once the beam is mounted on the mast. And easy, simple, fast way to get on the air.
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Test Run (Complete) The full set-up was field tested during the 2020 Route 66 On The Air in September. All three operating stations and the tower were tested.
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