progress update, 432 gear

[Robin E. Midgett]

Hi Guys,
I've almost got the two drive-on tilt up tower bases done; only painting 
remains to be done. One of these is for the 432 station, the other is for 
K4SZ to use on the liaison tower.

The generator & trailer are coming along. I anticipate full functionality, 
although it may not be as pretty as I'd like by then. Everyone will have a 
220 & a 120 circuit; please recall that each band team is responsible for 
it's own power outlets for it's gear. I plan to bring 12/3 with ground (4 
conductors) to each station. The wire I have has black, white, red & bare 
conductors in it. Black will be the 120 hot with respect to white 
(neutral), red to black will be 220, the bare will be the safety ground. I 
have 100+ feet of 6 AWG (3 conductors) to bring the mains into the breaker 
box, then distribute via the 12/3 from there.

As for the 432 station, what will be the radio gear? Last time I used 
Bruce's IC-729 as a 10m IF with Jim's 432 transverter. I have a TS-850 & a 
new DEMI TIB-850; so I can use the 850 as an IF. Jim, do you plan on 
donating the use of your transverter again? (No smoke this time, I 
promise!) My 432 station is a Yaesu FT-790R-MKII, which will work but 
should probably be a back up rig. Comments?

I plan to arrive in Huntsville Friday evening the 17th. I'm staying in the 
Hilton, across the street from the hamfest. I have three tables in the flea 
market.

73,
Robin E. Midgett KB4IDC
VHF+ Glutton



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