Month: August 2015

Chris KD9BIX helped verify the Antenna at troop 306 is operational for JOTA in October.  Chris was able to help teach scout Alex KD9EJS how to use the analyzer.                                                                                 

Tom N9CXI organized an antenna installation. Using a floating system we raised the Carolina windom antenna. On each end sand filled weights are pulling on the arms keeping them snug but allowing them to move with wind or tree grown. An arbor sling was put up at the feed line and at the end of each arm in this system engineered by Tom. The weights on connected to a cable…

Brian KB9BVN, Steve N9UIB, Andrew N9AWM, Wayne AC9HP and many others participated with the WD9BSA Test session on Saturday August 8th. Had 7 people test and 5 people pass the test. 6 New hams Congratulations guys New Hams Mike Nelson – KD9EJO Darren Klem – KD9EJP Chris Jackson – KD9EDQ Matt Weidig – KD9EJR Alex Michael – KD9EJS The WD8BSA tests under the Laural group. Tests are free and we…

Steve KC9RBU recently moved from Terre Haute to the Indianapolis area on the south side. Brian KB9BVN offered to help setup Steve’s new antenna and recruited the help from two other Indiana elmers, Steve N9UIB and Andrew N9AWM. The Indiana Elmers helped launch the inverted V installed at about 50-60 feet in the backyard of KC9RBU. Welcome to central Indiana Steve and hope you enjoy your antenna! Building friendships and…