[CQ-Contest] W7RM ANTENNA FARM FOR SALE with 3bdrm SHACK$280,000 +

[Bob Wruble]

ck his his call at qrz.com and there are links to pics of his qth antenna
farm....worth a good look ..... de bob w7gg


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gates" <regates at kingwoodcable.com>
To: "cqcontest" <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:48 PM
Subject: Fw: [CQ-Contest] W7RM ANTENNA FARM FOR SALE with 3bdrm
SHACK$280,000 +


> So sad to see the end of an era.  Rush has been an icon to a lot of us.
Many
> very talented operators passed through the chairs at RM.  I had the honor
of
> being invited to work in the very first MM at Rush's Foul Weather Bluff
QTH.  In
> fact, Chip Margelli, K7JA, and I worked 15 CW together.  Once I showed him
the
> ropes.  Unfortunately, shortly after the contest I went back over the pond
to
> the land of very loud noises.  Never got back to the Northwest in all
these
> years, but we're in the planning stages of the big move right now.  I had
hoped
> to look Rush up at his new QTH, and still would like to.  Would very much
> appreciate it if someone could give me his new address or e-mail.
>
> 73, Bob W7BJ ex K7INE
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Dan Eskenazi
>   To: cq-contest at contesting.com
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:14 AM
>   Subject: [CQ-Contest] W7RM ANTENNA FARM FOR SALE with 3bdrm SHACK
$280,000 +
>
>
>   Rush W7RM, has moved to assisted living and his place is now for sale.
>
>   Its located in Lacenter WA, a bit north of the OR/WA border in Portland.
>
>   There were plans to disassemble the entire antenna farm and sell it all,
>   but spoke w/ his son Bruce, and mentioned that perhaps there
>   is a deserving DXer who may want to retire to the country and a ready
made
>   superstation.
>
>   Understand its 5 acres a nice home, barn, and 5 big towers loaded with
>   big beams.
>
>   Its probably a bit of a  dream to think that one of us may know someone
who
>   would
>   fit the bill and take the place, but its sure worth a try while its all
>   together...
>
>   House price on 5 acres is $280.  County assesment is $275.
Subdividable.
>   Antennas and towers price TBD with Rushs son Bruce.
>
>   W7RM is RADIO HISTORY and deserves a chance at staying together in one
piece
>   before being scattered to the winds..  This is all really none of my
>   business but I feel
>   obliged to at least try and find someone to continue the spirit of a big
NW
>   superstation
>   with so much history.
>
>   PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAPS!!  THERE IS PROBABLY SOMEONE REALLY EAGER
>   TO GET OUT OF THE CITY AND START REAL DXING AGAIN!!!   HERES A GREAT
CHANCE!!!
>
>   HELLO RADIO.....are you out there??
>
>   The Realtors info is Jackie Siewert-Coldwell Banker (360) 607-7152,
(360)
>   574-4600. House is 3Br, 2.5 baths, 2500 Sq.ft.Heat pump, 8stall barn,
>   5A-2seperate tax lots.
>
>   The antenna and tower takedown plans are being developed by Paul Nyland
>   K7PN. News of this plan should be available in a few days, and will no
>   doubt proceed if no one steps up to buy the place intact.
>
>   The 80m 4sq. is on the ground, safely and undamaged.
>
>   Towers are AB 105-Trylon (Rohn 55 eq.) approx 800 feet.
>
>   Antennas
>   I hope these dimensions are correct-I did not climb up to measure em--ha
ha!!
>   2 - full sized 3 el 40m
>   3 - 20m 5 el 60' boom
>   3 - 15m 6 el 60' boom
>   4 - 10m  6 el 40' boom
>   1 - 10m  6 el 40' boom (on the ground)
>   1 - 4band 4el Quad (biggg)
>
>   I think booms are all 4" and masts are 3" and if my memory is correct
there
>   are  some 10 prop pitch rotor motors on the towers.
>
>
>   73
>   Danny K7SS
>   op W7RM MM 1970s
>
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