In the October 2004 QST, on page 52, there's a rather disturbing picture. It shows three hams on a tower. Ostensibly, they are installing a 2m antenna at a hospital as part of an Eagle Scout project.
It's well known that the editing of QST, particularly images, doesn't really take into account such things as safety. Check out the pictures of the HV power supply last year. Clip leads, DMMs not rat
hehehehe, I think I have the trump card to this discussion. If you think that's bad follow what some of the rovers do for the V/UHF contests. I've seen too many pictures <some of them are on my just
I saw that photo and was also awe-struck with the apparent lack of concern for tower climbing safety. Keith NM5G --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@
In the October 2004 QST, on page 52, there's a rather disturbing picture. It shows three hams on a tower. Ostensibly, they are installing a 2m antenna at a hospital as part of an Eagle Scout project.
I received a reply from Steve Ford, WB8IMY, who is the editor of QST. He assured me that all three gentlemen were wearing climbing belts, although they are not visible in the picture. On Oct 12, 2004
I received a reply from Steve Ford, WB8IMY, who is the editor of QST. He assured me that all three gentlemen were wearing climbing belts, although they are not visible in the picture. Belts? Not harn
The bottom one definitely DOES NOT. They should wear full harnesses and HARD HATS. 73! Vitaly (VE6JO) I received a reply from Steve Ford, WB8IMY, who is the editor of QST. He assured me that all thre
they only want to be on the photo , they don't care much abouth details like safesty, they never have an accident. Remember Superman. -- Original Message -- From: "Blake Bowers" <bbowers@townsqr.com>
At 10:31 AM 10/13/2004 -0600, Markhasin, Vitaly wrote: The bottom one definitely DOES NOT. They should wear full harnesses and HARD HATS. 73! Vitaly (VE6JO) --Original Message-- From: Bill Coleman [m
Michael Urich wrote: On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:42:59 -0700, Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net> wrote: It's well known that the editing of QST, particularly images, doesn't really take into account such thin
I would be willing to bet that it's a little stub tower, and that the bottom guy is standing on the roof, but none of them is wearing anything like a proper harness. Steve should relook at the pictur
Why don't you fellows just shred that copy of QST. Enuf!!! Thank you. the HARD Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______
I feel the same way for this topic and the barrel connector topic....enuf 73's Jim KJ9A James E. Chaggaris President PowerOne Corporation 1211 W. 22nd St. Suite 802 Oak Brook, IL 60523 Phn: 630-586-9
When I get home I will see if I can find the issue and page number. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stat
I received a reply from Steve Ford, WB8IMY, who is the editor of QST. He assured me that all three gentlemen were wearing climbing belts, although they are not visible in the picture. On Oct 12, 2004
COULD THIS BE THE FIRST TIME ARRL PERSONNEL HAVE LIED TO US? At 06:58 AM 10/13/2004, Jim Lux wrote: At 10:31 AM 10/13/2004 -0600, Markhasin, Vitaly wrote: The bottom one definitely DOES NOT. They sho
I wonder how many critics of this picture have actually seen the picture and how much of this thread has been fuelled by nothing more than hearsay or hatred of the ARRL. It's a tiny little thing, 1 c
I find the critique blown way out of proportion as seems to be a common occurrence with many threads on this reflector. But some people just have more time on their hands and don't mind spending lots