Well it is harder these days to get antenna help because a lot of the hams
are older now hi hi. I belong to a small club but the guys are older and
most are not climing to install antennas or towers. But fortunately managed
to get a friend who is very good at such things and now am enjoying 30
meters including all the other bands. Pretty neat.
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of John Miller
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:20 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Doesn't anyone belong to a ham club?
I'm lucky too in that of the 2 clubs I belong to and one more I'm active
with but haven't been able to afford to belong to as of yet, if I send
messages out to the key members in those clubs, they circulate word and
within 24 hours there's usually at least 4 people ready to come with in the
next week usually less. When I moved, we couldn't even coordinate schedules
so they got a crew together, asked me what to do with the antennas when they
took them off the old house and did it. They're always helping each other
too with different projects. We're working to get more active members.
----- Original Message -----
From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: Doesn't anyone belong to a ham club?
>I think for most people, elmers are a thing of the past.
> we've talked about this kind of thing on list before, and I think many
>blind hams have difficulty finding willing club members to help with
>antenna projects.
> You are very fortunate to have such dedicated ham ops in your area
>that can come and help.
> I too have a decent group of folks in the local club, and I have no
>doubt that if I needed help with antenna work, I would have a similar
>response as you do.
> We've got several members who climb towers for a living and install
>them all over the place...and they have been known to show up on a
>saturday afternoon to help put up a tower. They usually give lots of
>advice before hand as well to make sure you have your bass and
>foundation all done properly...so that when they do show up, it can go
>more smoothly.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pierre Berube" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:07 PM
> Subject: Doesn't anyone belong to a ham club?
>
>
>> Seems to me that lots of troubles of getting help on antenna work
>> will = be easy on asking your fellow club members to help.
>> For me it just takes a message on the club reflector or a shout on
>> = the radio by the next weekend I have a crew of 4 to 8 people. and
>> I = just furnish the Hot dogs, pizza and beer and pop, and it gets
>> all = done within 2 hours.
>> I have a favorite saying, "Use your resources"
>> This way you have experienced people, when it is all done they get
>> the = refreshments.
>> Also, if you get a new radio, your Elmer from the club will work with
>> = you on going through those troublesome manuals.
>> 73
>> Pierre
>> k9eye
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