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The boat at the docks in Davis, NC
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Dockside |
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The view from the dock.
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| How Far? |
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Yeah, that looks like more than 200 yards....
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Curious Native |
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The natives seem both friendly and curious about these newcomers.
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| Another Local |
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More interest from the locals. This one seems less friendly.
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Land Ho! |
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Approaching the N4A QTH
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| N4A-Facing Europe |
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The view from the dunes at N4A facing Europe.
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N4A Hooch |
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Higher-res version
N4A temporary quarters for the weekend. The small hut in the foreground is the generator housing.
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| N4A Hooch-with antennas |
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Higher-res version
N4A Hooch-View from the sea side, dressed out with the antennas.
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| N4YDU |
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-Thinking positive thoughts
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W4KAZ |
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Better turn the keyer speed down a bit more...
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| N4A run station |
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The run station: Ten Tec Delta
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2007_0823N4Agear0014 |
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Hi-res version
A bundle of three mast sections, taped together for storage. DON'T get tape or other sticky gook on the male ends of the joints! This year, sand in the joints caused us a bit of trouble on take-down. I think I'll try using a dry graphite lubricant on the joints next time I use the mast. I'll also have a couple of strap wrenches handy to help move the stubborn joints. This tubing was obtained from K4TMC, The Mast Company. Henry has lots of other interesting items too.
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| 2007_0823N4Agear0015 |
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Hi-res version
Close up of the male end of the section joints.
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| 2007_0823N4Agear0013a |
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Hi-res version
End on Close up of the male end of the section joints.
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| 2007_0823N4Agear0020 |
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One of the guy stakes cut from pressure treated deck balusters. Its 21 inches(about 53 cm) long and 2.5 inches(6cm) square. Perfect for use in the sand. Easy to drive and easy to remove, with good holding power.
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2007_0823N4Agear0021 |
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Hi-res version
Photo of the hinge pin and guy plate(two seperate pieces), with the hinge pin u-bolted to a 3 foot( about 1 meter) long aluminum rod. The aluminum rod was bent while raising the mast, so a steel rod or tube would be a better choice. Some sort of extension is required for holding in the sand at a beach.
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| 2007_0823N4Agear0022 |
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Closer view of the hinge and guy plate.
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2007_0823N4Agear0024 |
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Close up view of home-brew hinge pin machined from a short length of aluminum square and attached to an aluminum pin.
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| 2007_0823N4Agear0026 |
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Close up of a 'ground anchor' purchased from Harbor Freight Tools. The close up shows the set screw and bushings used to hold a mast section. (Note: the ground anchors are apparently now a discontinued item at Harbor Freight.)
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2007_0823N4Agear0027 |
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Hi-res version
The whole pole anchor. This was perfect for use in deploying the vertical antennas quickly, and made a solid base. One section of surplus mast was inserted into this anchor and the verticals were attached to the mast about four feet above ground level. We used four radials on each vertical, but the water table was high enough that a four foot ground rod may have been sufficient.
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