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3B9C - Almost Ready ! |
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of the Day:
The 160m Titanex is prepared
The
3B9C team are almost ready as this update is prepared.
Almost all antennas are ready and tested. This afternoon, moved
the 160m Titanex, as it didn't perform well in the current position. One
of our special earth mats runs into the sea, but we have not been able to
secure it safely. Whatever weights we place on the mat, the tide washes it
straight back. Moving an 84ft high antenna is no simple task, so 15 team
members undertook the move over a period of almost two hours.
While on 160m matters, we have today run out two beverage antennas, one for
Europe/USA and one for Japan. In addition, two K9AY receive antennas.
The 6m antenna, designated for the band and for EME use should be completed
today. Yesterday, we had a problem with the 6m mast, as the ground wouldn't
hold standard guy stakes. One of the 20m beams had the same problem. Team
member Maury, W3EF travelled to the other side
of the island to locate some long lengths of angle iron. Eight angle irons,
each 1.5m in length are currently being hammered into the ground. Both
antennas should be ready by the end of the day, along with the 10m FM beam -
the final major antenna. Take a look at the antenna
farm listing.
 The
station equipment nears completion. Dues to some unusual issues, we have had
to re-configure several stations, which has also involved re-routing a
number of antenna and control cables. Several additional patch leads have
been required, with two members of the team busily making them for use later
today.
Our computer network with 24 machines is performing well. Internet access came to the network
a little later than we had hoped, but is working for us now.
Tests last night and again today have shown that everything is working well.
We have heard very strong signals from many parts of the world on most
bands.
3B9C is on target to launch by the end of today our time, so signals from
Rodrigues Island are not far away.
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