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Antenna Launch at KY6R

Posted by Jack on 9th December 2012

Rich, KY6R, wanted to hang a doublet for 40m up as high as he could get it. So he asked me to bring my pneumatic antenna launcher over to hang the wires.

For more information on the pneumatic antenna launchers by Alan and Chris: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/

Peter, W6DEI, was behind the camera and did an awesome job (it was the first time he ever used a GoPro). The camera was a modified (4mm lense) GoPro Hero2 purchased from Rage Cams.

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Internet Ham Atlas by SP6NVK- A Labor of Love

Posted by Jack on 14th April 2007

This morning I got an email from Darek, SP6NVK announcing his Internet Ham Atlas. Talk about a labor of love! Four years in the making and as of january 1st, 2007 it is ready for the world. Take a look, it’s gorgeous and pretty darn hip. After all, how many ham sites quote Frank Zappa?

What makes a country?

You can’t be a Real Country unless you have A BEER and an airline – it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a BEER.

Frank Zappa (1940-93), US rock musician

What I think makes this site extra special is you get to learn a bit about Darek, SP6NVK who has traveled extensively and put his knowledge to good use both on and off the air. It’s always an honor to be in the company of great minds and big hearts. The best part is what they do for fun!

Give it a try, you’ll be back for more:

73 and thanks Darek! You rock!!!

Jack, K6JEB

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